2016 Adoption Exchange Classic April 2-3

Read on for the full scoop on this very well run omnium in ABQ!

Recent update: (scroll down for more info on race)

Dear Bike Racers:

Due to the generous increase in sponsorship, 2016 The Adoption Exchange Classic has deepen and increase its prize list for the race.Numbers in green denotes ca$h and the white numbers will be given out as a gift certificates from Sport Systems. I would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this increase possible. Sport Systems, Dahlicious, PJ Motorcycles, Car Crafters,P2M Cycling Studio, New Mexico Orthopaedics, Zoe Fitness, New Mexico Chiropractic Center, Rebel Donuts, Fast Signs, Cliff, Caruso Cycle Works, Roger Cox,Sustainable Endurance, 505 Cycling, Castelli, Elevate and Stages Power Meter.

In addition to the Omnium Prizes the race will be rewarding $250.00 dollars to any Men or Women P/1/2/3 that can win all 3 events. If the Omnium prize is not in your reach, but you can sprint to the top of HeartBreak hill, you could win $100.00 dollars and you will be the 2016 M/W P/1/2/3 King/Queen of Hill!! Must finish the race to collect any prize!! If all this is not enough, P2M Cycling Studio is donating a Stages Power Meter that will be auction off during the race. Plenty of prizes to go around and all you have to do to be eligible is to register to race @ New Mexico Sports on Line.

Are you worry about feed?? Do you have enough bottles?? Zoe Fitness has put this worry to rest by providing H2O bottles for the feed zone. The race will provide a neutral feed zone for all racers and all categories on top of HeartBreak Hill. If you have special feeding needs, the race encourage you to provide your own feeder.

If you plan to stay in our host hotel, reservation will be taken until 3/18/2016.

Host Hotel:

Ø Courtyard Albuquerque Airport

1920 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

PH: 505.843.6600

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/abqca-courtyard-albuquerque-airport

Ø Sleeping rooms in your room block are $79.00 for a King room with a sleeper sofa.

Ø You can utilize the group rate beginning 4/1/2016 and ending 4/4/2016.

Ø Reservations for the group rate must be made prior to 3/18/2016.

Ø You may call 800.228.9290 and reference the Adoption Exchange April 2016 Group Block at the Courtyard by Marriott Albuquerque Airport to make their reservations at the group rate. They may also book directly online by via the links below:

http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Adoption%20Exchange%20April%202016%5EABQCA%60AEAAEAA%6079.00%60USD%60false%602%604/1/16%604/4/16%603/18/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call, text or e-mail. I can be reached at 505.401.0247. For additional information please visit 505 Cycling under our events tab.

Thanks….

Silvio Menezes | Sport Systems 505 Cycling

Sport Systems 505 Cycling Road Race Director

USAC Race Director Level C

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Bike racers:

All the permits are in and Sport Systems 2016 The Adoption Exchange Classic is ready to roll. The race will take place on the weekend of April 2^nd&3^rd and this year the race is being brought to you by a new formed team 505 Cycling. Registration is now open @ New Mexico Sports On Line. For more information about 505 Cycling please visit us @ our website or like us on Facebook . Please share this e-mail with anybody that you feel is relevant. Below are a few highlights for 2016 race:

· As with the previous years the race will have 3 stages in 2 days and will have an Omnium format. The stages will be:

o Saturday am: Car Crafters ITT. New course for 2016 starting from the same location as previous years.

o Saturday pm: Dahlicious Lassy Criterium. Sandia Speedway course is back for 2016.

o Sunday: PJ Motorcycles Road Race. Longer courses than previous years for some categories.

· Feed zone water bottles provided by Zoe Fitness.
· Equal and deeper payout for M & W P/1/2/3.
Gift certificates from Sport Systems & other sponsors for all categories.
· As with 2015, the race will pay a bonus of $250.00 dollars to any M or W P/1/2/3 if they can win all 3 events.
· King and Queen of Heart Break Hill $$ bonus for M & W P/1/2/3.
· P2MCycling Studio will be donating a Stages Power Meter to be raffle off among register racers. P2M Cycling Studio is proud to provide a Stages power meter for the Adoption Exchange Classic. Due to the variations in stages products, P2M will provide a stages power meter equivalent to an Ultegra 6800. Once the winner is selected P2M and the winner will determine the Stages that fits their bike for ordering.
· Discount registration fee for Collegiate racers.
· All leading Omnium riders leading to the CRIT and Road Race will sport a leader’s jersey provided byCastelli.
· The race offers 2 ways to save money on registration.

(a) Donate $250.00 dollars or more to The Adoption Exchange and your registration fee will be waived. One registration fee waived per $250.00 donated. NO LIMIT!! The Adoption Exchange is a 501(c) (3) Organization. Federal Tax ID 84-0793576. Donations and in kind contributions are tax deductible.

(b) Register as a team. As with the previous 2 years save $10.00 dollars per rider, when you register as a team, 5 riders minimum.

· Need a place to stay?? The race has partnered with Courtyard Marriot and they will offer a special rate during your stay. Mention The Adoption Exchange Classic and ask for the group discount rate. Reservation must be made prior to 3/18/2016. Below is their information and a link to make your reservation: