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Sunday, August 25, 2013
USA Cycling Permit 2013-2133

Description: Starting at Mitcham's Barn, racers will climb the next 10 miles as the grade steepens from 5% to 15%, climbing over 3,500 vertical feet, and then finishing at the summit of Mount Spokane. Following the race there will be an all-team BBQ at Mitcham's Barn. 

$5.00 from each entry will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 

Details about the BBQ: All riders, families, friends, and sponsors are invited to the BBQ. The BBQ should start at about 11 a.m. Spokane Rocket Velo will be providing side dishes for everyone and use of their grills.  

Category	Start Time	Distance
Men 1/ 2 Men 3*	9 a.m.	10 miles
Master 40+ Master 50+* Women 1/2/3*	9:05 a.m.	10 miles
Men 4/5	9:10 a.m.	10 miles
Men 60+ Women 4*	9:15 a.m.	10 miles

*Category scored separately but racing in combined field. Masters 40+ and 50+ fields are open only to USA Cycling Category 1-4 racers. Category 5 racers (new racers) must race in the Cat 4/5 field with the exception of riders age 60 or above; they are welcome to race in the Masters 60+ field. Read more about this change here! For more information about categories, classes, and upgrades, please consult the USA Cycling Rule Book.

Five riders make a field! Fields with less than five riders may be cancelled or combined with another field. Prizes and money for fields with less than five riders will not be awarded. Fields that race together will still be scored separately.

Driving Directions: Parking may be limited! Please carpool when possible. Also all motor vehicles entering the state park must have a Discovery Pass.   You do not need a pass to park at the staging area. From Highway 2/Newport Highway, turn east onto Route 206/Mount Spokane Park Drive. Follow 206 for 12 miles. Parking, registration, and staging is at Mitcham's Barn, located on the right side of Mount Spokane Park Drive. Google map.

Entrance Fee: $25, with $5 from this entry fee is being donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. (Includes post-race party, all sales tax, USAC insurance charges, online registration fees, officials' pay, bribing volunteers with t-shirts and coffee, etc. Now that's a heck of a bargain, ain't it?) Entrance fee waived if racer provides two volunteers while active racers who volunteer receive two points toward the series. Click here for more info.

The Fine Print:

• WSBA Numbers  Required. Rental numbers available for $10 per race ($5 refundable/$10 refundable if not a Washington resident), but we recommend joining WSBA for the season.
• USA Cycling license required. $10 one-day licenses for Men Cat 5/Women 4 only.

Prizes: Each individual IRRS race awards a total cash payout of $495 plus merchandise awarded three places deep.  Overall IRRS winners are awarded a total cash payout of $1,500 plus merchandise awarded five places deep. For full details of IRRS prizes and merchandise, click here.

Other Information:

• Course Records, Mitchams Barn to Finishline (at the last hairpin in the road, by the chair lift) 
• Men: Eric Anderson, 46:33 in 2011
• Women: Jodie Bolt, 55:02 in 2011
• Any motor vehicle entering the state park must have a Discovery Pass. 
• Use both WSBA torso numbers and the frame number. Rental numbers on the right side.
• Use caution on your decent. The race is over!
• Results will be posted on this site shortly after the race.
  

Other Rules: All USA Cycling rules apply. Racers must present valid USA Cycling license at registration, no exceptions. Helmets must be worn anytime on the bike--before, during, and even after the race. Centerline rule is in effect for the entire course.

Organizer: Alan Jacob

Chief Referee:

Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 509.270.8347

Course Map: (Click map for interactive map.)
 

Elevation Profile:

• 2012 Mount Spokane Hill Climb results are posted, here by category, and here by race time. Note that times are in minutes and seconds.