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Date: February 19, 2022
Event: Holland TX Classic
Route Distances: 23, 45, 68 miles
About the Ride:
February 19, 2022 will be HOLLAND TX CLASSIC – HEARTBREAKER edition for our challenging gravel and road 22 mile circuit starting in Holland, Texas. Gravel sections are fast and smooth, so skinny gravel or road bikes are acceptable. Riders are expected to self-maintain their own tires, tubes and equipment. This event is promoted and sanctioned by USA Cycling under permit #2022-5047 – USAC licenses are not required, but helmets are mandatory at all times when on a bicycle.
RACE CATEGORIES – NO AERO BARS .. SORRY .. learn how to draft + be safe
GROAD FONDO CATEGORIES – AERO BARS OK + be safe + use good judgement
COURSE DETAILS
Sector # 1 – 1.9km to 3.7km
Sector # 2 – paved summer 2019
Sector # 3 – 6.6km to 12.3km
Sector # 4 – 14.3km to 18.2km (big dog chase, he’s really fast)
Sector # 5 – 21.3km to 25.6km
Sector # 6 – reverse of Sector #2 31.7km to 32.2km
Sector # 7 – reverse of Sector #1, paved summer 2019
36.6km – END ONE LAP plus feed zone u-turn 200m
STRAVA ROUTES
STRAVA Holland TX Classic – 1 lap 22.75mi
https://www.strava.com/routes/17093326
STRAVA Holland TX Classic – 2 laps 45.74mi
https://www.strava.com/routes/23874144
STRAVA Holland TX Classic – 3 laps 68.63mi
https://www.strava.com/routes/23875033
GARMIN CONNECT Holland TX Classic – 3 laps 68.63mi
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/30554182
Advanced Cue sheet for 1-2-3 laps on Google Sheets
Late start times allow riders to travel from Waco, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio to the event and return home on the same day. 200 METER and 1KM markers before the finish line will be in place – because that’s bike racing.
This event and parking lot is held on a Texas State School property, so please be advised of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code § 101.75. Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Near Schools and Tobacco/E-cigarette restrictions as well. Please be good citizens and do not drink or smoke at a sporting event on Texas State property.
Bathrooms will be available at the High School’s gymnasium.
Please bring your own drinks, fluids, filled water bottles, coolers, nutrition and spare bottles in coolers to set up for self-support in the feed zone of the high school parking lot. 180 Feed Zone stops of 30 seconds are mandatory at this series. Respect your fellow riders and allow for a quick bottle grab and go. If you do not require a bottle swap, you will still be required to stop for 30 seconds out of respect for hydration for others. The race will not be won in the feed zone. You can leave your CamelBak at home (unless it’s your “special needs” CamelBak that makes you feel like you’re being hugged and loved by its chest straps), be euro and bring your un-insulated tiny bottles for the feed zone. We’re going to enforce 30 second feed zone stops, foot down to show sportsmanship and hydrate properly.
Podium presentations will take place within 10 minutes of the third place finisher. Podium etiquette is encouraged.
Location: 101 Rose Street, Holland, TX 76534
Event Website: http://www.velofest360.com/
Registration: Online Registration
Contact info: info@velofest360.com
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