Category 6 Racing Oddities & Freaks

Race lengths may be modified due to weather or light conditions
Closed course, wide streets, relatively flat
Alternating courses: 2 x Traditional, 2 x L-Course
Registration in the Progress Center Parking Lot each week
Ninja Primes every ? laps. More in-race competitions?
Medals for Juniors. Merchandise prizes for all other combined fields, awarded 3 deep
On GC Series evenings, called Time Bonus primes
Series GC prizes based on Total Time minus time bonuses

USAC licenses are required. A one day license can be obtained at registration for $10.
Men one day license holders may only race the Men Category 4/5 race on GC Series evenings or Men Category 5 race on ROY evening.
Women one day license holders may only race the Women Category 3/4 race on GC Series evenings or Women Category 4 on ROY evening.

$25 each race walk-up & pre-reg on c6rs.com (pending). $5 extra race
$25+ online registration fees each race pre-reg on usacycling.org. $5 extra race
$15 Juniors each race walk-up & pre-reg c6rs.com
$15+ online registration fees each race pre-reg on usacycling.org (use JUNIOR coupon code)
$2 timing chip refund for owners of endurance promotions compatible chips (use ChipOwner coupon code on usacycling.org or in person refund race walk-up & pre-reg on c6rs.com)
$100 lost timing chip

4:15p Sign-in begins — Registration closes 15 mins before each race
Awards Ceremony begins 20 mins after each race

GC Series Race Schedule:
5:15p Women Category 3/4 (30 mins) combined field limit 75
5:15p Junior Boys (30 mins) combined field limit 75
5:15p Junior Girls (30 mins) combined field limit 75
5:55p Women Category Pro/1/2/3 (40 mins)
6:45p Category Pro/1/2/3 Men (50 mins)
7:45p Category 4/5 Men (30 mins) field limit 75
8:25p Category 3/4 Men (40 mins)

ROY Criterium Race Schedule:
5:15p Women Category 4 (30 mins) combined field limit 75
5:15p Junior Boys 15-18 (30 mins) combined field limit 75
5:15p Junior Girls 15-18 (30 mins) combined field limit 75
5:15p Junior Boys U15 (30 mins) combined field limit 75
5:15p Junior Girls U15 (30 mins) combined field limit 75
5:55p Women Category 1/2 (40 mins)
5:55p Women Category 3 (40 mins)
6:45p Category 1/2 Men (50 mins)
6:45p Category 35+ Men (Cat 1-4 only) (50 mins)
7:45p Category 4 Men (30 mins) combined field limit 75
7:45p Category 5 Men (30 mins) combined field limit 75
8:25p Category 3 Men (40 mins) combined field limit 75
8:25p Category 50+ Men (40 mins) combined field limit 75

Race Competitions

Ninja Primes!
Can’t win a called prime at the local criterium? Neither can Cat6. Not wanting to miss out on the potential glorious crossing the Finish line first photo opportunity, for years, Cat6ers have been sprinting for the line on laps when it just doesn’t matter — the Ninja Prime. Now we’re race promoters, and everyone has an opportunity race Sixy. How do you win a Ninja Prime? Cross the finish line first. How do you know what laps Ninja Primes are called? You don’t. Only the MC and the Officials know. How do you know when you’ve won a Ninja Prime? The very loud sound of a guitar is your first indication, while the MC will let you know. It’s the essence of racing — be at the front, and win. What do you win? If you’re of age, a growler of locally brewed tasty goodness. If you’re too young to enjoy the fruits of our local brewmasters’ labors, we have gift certificates from our sponsoring bike shops.
Combined Fields Race Prizes.
Merchandise awards will be given out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places across the finish line as the race Officials call it, for all combined fields — not separate categories. (except Juniors races, who will get medals). Prizes will be awarded in the following races on GC Series evenings: Women 3/4, Women Pro/1/2/3, Pro/1/2/3 Men, 4/5 Men, 3/4 Men.
On the ROY evening: Women 4, Women 1/2/3, Cat 1/2 & 35+ Men, 4/5 Men, Cat 3 & 50+ Men.
General Classification (GC) Series for Individuals
On GC Series evenings, we will be tracking the Total Time, minus Time bonus primes for determining the Series leaders. The following races will have an Individual GC competition: Women 3/4, Women Pro/1/2/3, Pro/1/2/3 Men, 4/5 Men, 3/4 Men
Mid-race Time Bonuses (sec): 5, 3, 1
Finish Time Bonuses: 15, 10, 7, 5, 3
30 min race = 2 primes + finish; 40 min race = 2 primes + finish; 50 min race = 3 primes + finish. NOTE: Subject to change due to weather or lighting conditions on the course
On the 12th and 26th races, leaders in the GC competition will be required to wear the Angry Catfish Leaderhosen, which will be provided to leaders at Registration

c6rs.com/crit for details and changes.
crit@c6rs.com contact
Results on MCF.net
Held under USA Cycling event permit. USAC rules apply

Women Multiple Race Eligibility
Women can race in multiple races, based on your category. Your first race — Women’s or Men’s — is $25. Each additional race is only $5. See table below for which races your are eligible.

Driving Directions:
Hwy 36 E or W exit to Snelling Ave N, turn South. Turn West on Dan Patch Ave
or
I-94 E or W exit to Snelling Ave N, turn North. Turn West on Dan Patch Ave
Biking Directions:
Take Transitway from U of M East Bank to Fairgrounds

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