[hacksaw]

The University of Nevada Cycling Team Presents:

Sky Tavern Classic Downhill 2006
Nevada State Downhill one-day Championship
NORBA Nationals qualifier for 2007
August 19th, 2006.
Course Description: Technical, rocky course with a couple of steep sections. We plan on using the same course as in years past, but with the changes that are in store for the mountain, this is subject to change.
Directions: From Reno go south on U.S. 395 to the Junction of S.R.431/ Mt. Rose Highway and head west. Follow the highway approx. 10 miles to the Sky Tavern Ski area on the right hand side of the road, 3 miles before Mt. Rose Ski area. Park in designated areas. No camping permitted.


Male Categories Start Time
Female Categories
Start Time

Pro/Semi-pro
Expert/Senior 19-29
Expert/Master 30-39
Expert/Master 40+
~2:30
Pro
Expert/Senior 19-29
Expert/Master 30-39
Expert/Master 40+
Noon

Sport/Senior 19-29
Sport/Master 30-39
Sport/Master 40+
~3:30
Sport/Senior 19-29
Sport/Master 30-39
Sport/Master 40+
~12:30

Junior Sport/18 & under
Junior Expert/18 & under
~4:00
Junior Sport/18 & under
Junior Expert/18 & under
~12:45

Beginner/Senior 19-29
Beginner//Master 30-39
Beginner//Master 40+
~4:30
Junior Beginner/14 & under
Junior Beginner/15-18
~1:15

Junior Beginner/14&under
Junior Beginner/15-18
~5:00
Beginner/Senior 19-29
Beginner//Master 30-39
Beginner//Master 40+
~1:30


Registration opens at 7am at Sky Tavern and closes at 11:45 for the women and 2:00 for the men. Racing starts at noon. Race day registration only. Fee is 30$ per rider. Helmets mandatory, no exceptions. All N.O.R.B.A. Rules apply. N.O.R.B.A. licence required, licences available at registration. DH start times are approximate. Times will be given at registration and will follow the order stated above. DH practice will be open in the morning.
Questions/info contact Scot Ferguson ferguso5@unr.nevada.edu ph 775-742-3162
Or Tom Skiles tskiles@unr.edu ph.775-813-5143
Please check out The Reno Wheelmen website for information on the rest of the Nevada State series.
http://www.renowheelmen.org/mtb/nevada_cup/2005/nv_cup_05.htm

 

[amydalayna]

Heya. Do you know what the course is like? I'm thinking about heading out that way... but need to get my bike in working order.

 

[hacksaw]

Tech DH with a few little wide open areas . Kinda reminds me of old school Squaw Valley world Cup but not as gnarly. 6" of travel is more than enough for it.
"SAW"

 

[amydalayna]

Is this course open for riding on Saturday?

 

[hacksaw]

The race is Saturday
friday you can ride it or even today if you want the directions are on the flier I posted.
see you there.

 

[matt12]

I'll be there. Sounds fun.

 

[amydalayna]

Quick question:
Can it be shuttled? How do you get to the top?
I'm going to drive out there after work today and check it out.

 

[Tattooo]

You can get to the top from Mt. Rose Hwy. Go to just below the entrance to Mt. Rose Ski Area, it will be a gate/chain off the side of the road on the right. Go up the hill, down the gully, then up towards the ski lift. Basically keep to the right the entire way.

 

[amydalayna]

You can get to the top from Mt. Rose Hwy. Go to just below the entrance to Mt. Rose Ski Area, it will be a gate/chain off the side of the road on the right. Go up the hill, down the gully, then up towards the ski lift. Basically keep to the right the entire way.

and just leave another car here?:

Follow the highway approx. 10 miles to the Sky Tavern Ski area on the right hand side of the road, 3 miles before Mt. Rose Ski area.

sorry for all of the questions. don't want to drive out there tonight if i can't figure out where to park and ride.

 

[amydalayna]

not sure who all is going to try and make it out their tomorrow, but if i can get my act together i'll be the blonde out there on a red bullit. see ya.

 

[byoung]

ill be out there on sat. i ride a kona stinky-delux. see you guys tomarrow.

 

[matt12]

See you guys out there. I'll be on the Turner DHR/888 with a sick 661 helmet and Rogue jersey.

 

[Tattooo]

Its a much better ride if you run two cars, and one shuttle bitch...

Then you can go ride Karpellis too...

 

[goodtobeIrie]

the race was lots of fun!!! thanks for putting it on peeps...and thanks for designing the course Hacksaw...

 

[matt12]

Yeah, the course was a ton of fun. Nice length too.

I heard Sky Tavern may be open next summer for MTB? Anyone care to expand on this? Race series?

Thanks


Yeah, again, the race was awesome.

 

[hacksaw]

Ohhhh Man that race was fun .anyway Sky Tavern is pretty much open all the time just remember to respect the neighbors and no trash (give a hoot don't pollute) we will be talking to the city of Reno regarding the entire mountian as soo as I get ahold of someone who knows...Hope everyone enjoyed themselves.
"SAW"

 

[amydalayna]

Yeah, the course was a ton of fun. Nice length too.

i thought it was a bit short.
but again, i didn't race it... just came out in the morning for practice.