Race Categories

XC
Collegiate Men A Collegiate Men B Collegiate Men C Collegiate Men D Colleg. Women A Colleg. Women B Colleg. Women C Junior Cat 1 Junior Cat 2 Junior Cat 3 Singlespeed Pro/1 Singlespeed 2/3 Women Pro/1 Women Cat 2 Women Cat 3 Open Pro Men Cat 1 19-34 Men Cat 1 35-44 Men Cat 1 45+ Men Cat 2 19-34 Men Cat 2 35-44 Men Cat 2 45+ Men Cat 3 19-34 Men Cat 3 35-44 Men Cat 3 45+ $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $30 $30 $30 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40

Dist.
24 15 9 9 15 9 9 24 15 9 24 15 24 15 9 24 24 24 24 15 15 15 9 9 9

DS
Collegiate Men A Collegiate Men B Collegiate Men C/D Colleg. Women A Colleg. Women B/C Women Pro Women Cat 1 Women Cat 2 Women Cat 3 Men Pro Men Cat 1 Men Cat 2 Men Cat 3 Masters 45+ Junior Cat 1 Junior Cat 2 Junior Cat 3 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $30 $30 $30

STXC
Collegiate Men A Collegiate Men B Collegiate Men C/D Colleg. Women A Colleg Women B/C Junior Cat 1 Junior Cat 2 Junior Cat 3 Singlespeed Pro/1 Singlespeed 2/3 Women Pro/1 Women Cat 2 Women Cat 3 Open Pro Men Cat 1 19-34 Men Cat 1 35-44 Men Cat 1 45+ Men Cat 2 19-34 Men Cat 2 35-44 Men Cat 2 45+ Men Cat 3 19-34 Men Cat 3 35-44 Men Cat 3 45+ $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $30 $30 $30 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40

Time
30 25 20 30 20 30 25 20 30 25 30 20 20 30 30 30 30 25 25 25 20 20 20

DH
Collegiate Men A Collegiate Men B Collegiate Men C Collegiate Men D Colleg. Women A Colleg. Women B Colleg. Women C Junior Cat 1 Junior Cat 2 Junior Cat 3 Open Pro Men Cat 1 19-34 Men Cat 1 35-44 Men Cat 1 45+ Men Cat 2 19-34 Men Cat 2 35-44 Men Cat 2 45+ Men Cat 3 19-34 Men Cat 3 35-44 Men Cat 3 45+ Women Pro/1 Women Cat 2 Women Cat 3 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $30 $30 $30 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40

Collegiate Riders Receive $15 discount on second race per day All Dual Slalom(DS) and Downhill(DH) racers are required to wear a full face helmet

Race Descriptions
Gates Open Friday Quiet camping under the stars on the V6 ranch! We'll be staying up late and waking up early again this year to get more people registered. We'll have the college kids separated from families and early birds as usual. All noncollegiate racers get a BBQ ticket included with their race! Cross Country Parkfield has just the right brew for you. All courses come with our own flavor: narrow single track, big lung busting fire road climbs and long, screaming fast descents. Dual Slalom Two courses all the way down means the battle isnt over until the very end. Big berms and jumps make this one sweet course. One qualifying run. The 16 fastest qualifiers in each category will go head to head in single elimination rounds. Fastest qualifier in each race gets lane choice. Short Track Fast paced and action packed XC racing that is as fun to watch as it is to race. Laps will be around the same course as last year with long fast sections as well as some more challenging technical areas. USAC racers will race with corresponding collegiate category due to time constraints. Downhill When we brew downhill, we use nothing but heaps of fresh single-track. We enrich the flavor with flowing turns, high speed G-outs, and exciting drops. Single Run format. Bypass options are given for most obstacles. Riders are encouraged to wear protective gear as necessary. BBQ provided by Parkeld Caf This year's BBQ will take place both Saturday and Sunday by the slalom course so you can sit down and cheer for your racers. $5 for a delicious cheeseburger, chips, and a tasty beverage. Non-Collegiate racers get a free meal with each day they race. Prizes The coveted Parkfield Pint Glasses are awarded 3 deep for all categories

Event Schedule
Friday, September 30 4 pm 6 pm 10 pm 6 am 7:45 am 7:45 am 8 am 9 am 11 am 12 pm 5 pm 6 pm Gates Open Registration open for all events Saturday, October 1 Registration for XC only XC racer meeing XC start (every 5 minutes) DS open DS qualifying and race start XC & DS awards top 3 in all categories Raffle 6 am 7:45 am 8 am 8:30 am 9 am 9:30 am 10 am 7 am 10 am 10:30 am 11 am 3 pm Sunday, October 2 Registration opens for STXC only STXC Mens A & cat 1 start STXC Womens A & Cat 1 start STXC Mens B & Cat 2 start STXC Mens C/D & Cat 3 start STXC Womens B/C & Cat 2/3 start DH practice start shuttle provided All DH racers to top of course for racer meeting DH start Clean up and go home

9 am 11:30 am Registration opens for DS only

8:30 am 10 am Registration open for DH only

Race Details

Times subject to change. Riders wishing to race ALL events must note and prepare for limited practice times. Must be present for drawing and awards. Awards include signature Parkfield trophies for the top three riders in each category. The V6 Ranch in Parkfield, CA is generously loaned to the racers of the Parkfield Classic year after year. Please make it easy for us as race promoters and easy for our hosts by being safe and picking up your trash. Pack out what you pack in. The Cal Poly Wheelmen Cycling Club is a grassroots collegiate cycling club and racing team. We strive to put on the best races year to year, while offering an opportunity for new students to host the race. Parkfield Classic is the clubs primary event, and nothing else comes close in scale. Increasingly, as the event grows, and university regulations change, we must improve and tighten the race. Our Medical plans and preparedness are second to no collegiate race, our registration system is custom built, the best awards, and the greatest looking t-shirts. However, please excuse the increasing volume of paperwork and the rising costs as they provide for better insurance and better medical coverage. Parkfield is legendary, but some things can bring it to its knees. Races may be cancelled in the event of rain. No refunds in the event of inclement weather. Parkfield is a remote area-considered not rural, but wilderness. That's part of what makes camping so enjoyable being able to see stars and listen to the wildlife (not the college kids, the animals...) BUT, Please take every precaution. On-site we have incredible EMTs with years of experience, but an ounce of prevention will save you tons of pain in Parkfield. Pay attention to the trail, ride within your ability, and be extra cautious off the course. Have a great weekend, and thanks for being here when it happens!

Parking/Camping is $10.00 per a vehicles plus $10 for trailers. All entrants, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, must sign guest waivers, or will be asked to leave the event. NO Fires! NO Motorcycles! Be smart and bring plenty of water, toilet paper, food, and camping equipment. Camping is primitive, but

campgrounds have basic flush toilets and working showers. For the less adventuresome, lodging is available at the Parkfield Inn: (805) 463-2421. Be sure to call early because they will fill up fast! Held under USA Cycling event permit Check out our website www.cpslowheelmen.org/parkfield for more info and to pre-reg

Contact us at [email protected]

Race Directions

South Bound

North Bound

South Bound Take exit 309 for CA-41 toward Kettleman City/Paso Robles go 0.3 mi Turn Right at CA-41 S go 27.6 mi (merges with CA-46)

North Bound

Take exit 241A toward San Take exit 239A toward San Miguel 0.2 mi Miguel 0.2 mi Merge onto Mission St. go 1.6 Merge onto Mission St. go 1.6 mi mi Turn left at River Rd go 0.6 Turn Right at River Rd go .6 mi mi Turn Left at Cross Canyons Rd go 0.1 mi Turn Left at Indian Valley Rd go 1.3 mi Slight right at Vineyard Canyon Rd go 16.7 mi Turn right to stay on Vineyard Canyon Rd go 16.7 mi Turn left at Parkfield Coalinga Rd go 3.5 mi

Take exit 44 to merge onto CA-46 toward Wasco/Paso Robles go 64.0 mi

Turn right at Cholame Valley Rd go 5.1 mi Continue on Cholame Rd for 10.4 mi Turn right at parkfield Coalinga Rd go 3.5 mi

Use Caution! Drive below 20 MPH through the town of parkfield. After passing through a steel bridge, go approximately 1 mile. After passing over the next bridge (a flat concrete one), the first gate on your left leads to the campground. Please close the gate behind you under all circumstances. There will be signs, please do not speed Use extreme caution! Do not drive over 5 MPH on dirt ranch roads.