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Boone Roubaix: the Hell of the High Country

Boone-Roubaix: the Hell of the High Country Todd, NC 2011-04-23 - 2011-04-23 USAC Permit Number 2011-756

  Event Description Boone-Roubaix, the Hell of the High Country, is America's next great Classic. A road race featuring unpaved roads and multiple selective climbs will test riders, while the breathtaking scenery and unmatched hospitality will combine to make for one of the most memorable races of the year.
Once again, River Girl Fishing Company will be our host. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day on the New River fishing, tubing, paddling, or just hanging out with Petunia the Pig.
This year we are offering cash prizes for the P123 Men and Women and Master's races, and River Girl tubing, fishing, and paddling packages for Cat 4/5 Men and Cat 4 Women.
Once again this race will be a fundraiser for Wine-to-Water, a 501(c)(3) international aid organization focused on providing clean water to needy people around the world, and volunteers from the Appalachian State University Wine-to-Water campus group will be manning wheel trucks and acting as course marshals.

Course Description Cat 4/5 Men and Women will ill be subjected to a 43 miles course with 2.5 miles of pavé in 6 sections, and 3,682 feet of climbing, including the Koppenberg of the High Country, a long, unpaved climb with grades over 20%.
Pro/1/2/3 and Masters’ races will use Le Grand Parcourse: 54 miles, four of pavé, and 4,565 feet of ascending including two trips up our Koppenberg.
The finish for all races is in Todd near the start and is preceded by 10 flat miles on Railroad Grade road, with no unpaved sections.

Race Schedule

Start Time	Gender	Discpline	Category	Age	Prizes	Places	Length	Field	Fee
10:00 am	Mens	Road Race	Cat 4/5		Gift Certificates	3	43	75	$30
10:10 am	Womens	Road Race	Pro/Cat 1/2/3		$300	5	43	50	$30
10:10 am	Womens	Road Race	Cat 4		Gift Certificates	3	43	25	$30
12:45 pm	Mens	Road Race	Pro/Cat 1/2		$499	7	54	65	$40
12:45 pm	Mens	Road Race	Cat 3		$350	5	54	45	$40
12:55 pm	Mens	Road Race	Masters	35+	$300	5	54	50	$35
12:55 pm	Mens	Road Race	Masters	45+	$250	5	54	25	$35

Registration Registration: Pro/1/2 and Cat 3 Men start and finish together, but are scored and awarded separately
Pro/1/2/3 and Cat 4 Women start and finish together, but are scored and awarded separately
35+ and 45+ start and finish together, but are scored and awarded separately
On-site registration open 8:30-9:30 and 11:15 to 12:15. $10 Late fee.
There are no refunds.
USAC License required. One-day license for Men 5 and Women 4 available for $10.

Notes Rules: USAC rules to govern all races.
Held under USAC Permit 2011-756
All participants must sign a waiver.
Riders must wear CPSC approved helmets and wear them at all times when riding a bicycle.
Centerline rule will be strictly enforced.
Organizer reserves right to combine or cancel fields and/or prize for fields with fewer than 10 (ten) riders
Cancellation, postponement or re-routing of course due to dangerous conditions at the discretion of USA Cycling officials, law enforcement, and the promoter.
Warnings:
Variable weather conditions leading up to or on the day of the event may result in extreme riding conditions.
We strongly advise running 25c or larger diameter tires. Bring multiple spare tubes and flat kits.
Wheels in/wheels out, but you may wait a really long time before you see the wheel vehicle.
Walking is a distinct possibility, consider wearing MTB-style shoes.
The rider and bicycle should be in top condition before attempting this race.
Each lap contains steep, unpaved roads that may be extremely rough, covered in deep potholes and/or muddy. Each lap also contains 10 miles of very flat paved roads that may have a strong tailwind. Choose your equipment wisely.
This race will be epic.
Don’t give up.

Lodging

4 Seasons Vacation Rentals is the official lodging partner for Boone-Roubaix Deux. They offer 14 beautiful cabins right on the course. Bring the family for the weekend: the Easter Bunny will love having new hiding places, and will appreciate having a hot tub to rest his feet. Book online or call Toll Free 866-207-4837 or reach Sherrie Matthews directly at 336-977-2597 to request the perfect weekend getaway

Directions
River Girl Fishing Company, 4041 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd, NC 28684
From US HWY 421
North on NC-194
Follow for 11 miles
Right on Todd Railroad Grade Rd
Follow signs to parking

For More Information:

Andrew Stackhouse River Girl Fishing Company, 4041 Todd Railroad Grade Rd Todd, NC (828) 719-8448 www.booneroubaix.com

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