2006 Ramstein Mountain Bike Race
Hosted by Ramstein AB, Germany in the town of Schopp
16 July 2006

Seventh event of the U.S. Forces Europe Mountain Bike Series

RESULTS

PHOTOS (Coming Soon)

Eligibility: U.S. ID-card holders assigned to Europe or TDY to Europe for 30 days or more. Please inquire about specific eligibility rules if you need clarification.

Helmets are mandatory!

Categories:
Men's Open (age 18-29)
Men's Senior (age 30-39)
Men's Masters (age 40+)
Women's Open
Boys age 16-17
Girls age 16-17
Boys age 14-15
Girls age 14-15

Schedule:
Race 1: 1300 - 6km (3 laps X 2km) Boys and Girls age 14-15; Boys and Girls age 16-17
Race 2: 1330 - 16km (5 laps X 3.2km) Women's Open and Men's Masters (40+)
Race 3: 1500 - 28.8km (9 laps X 3.2km) Men's Open (18-29) and Men's Senior (30-39)

Race Venue:
The start and finish is at the velodrome (Radrennbahn) in the town of Schopp. Each lap travels through the velodrome and then into the surrounding forest and back.

Directions:
From Vogelweh, travel south on B270 approximately 10km to the town of Schopp. Schopp is a left turn off of B270. Follow the signs for "Radrennbahn" to the start area. Additional signs for "RTF" and "MTB" will also be posted

Awards:
Awards will be presented to the first, second and third place finishers in each category.

Rules:
This event will be conducted under BDR (German Cycling Federation) mountain biking rules. Rules specific to the U.S. Forces Europe Mountain Bike Series can be found on the official series web site.

Amenities:
The velodrome has rest room and shower facilities available. The Schopp cycling club will sell refreshments at this event - typically this includes coffee, soft drinks, bratwurst and cake. Please support the event by planning to purchase your food at Schopp!

Lodging: On-base lodging at Sembach has been reserved the nights of 15 & 16 July, but reservations must be made NLT Friday 7 July at 1500 . Thirty rooms have been reserved for this event on a first-come basis. The cost of a room is $32 per night and includes your spouse - children are not permitted in these rooms. For a reservation, e-mail the below information to steven.lowe@sembach.af.mil or call 496-7934. This information is required: Last name, first name, grade/rank, org/unit, APO or Zip Nr, SSAN or ID Nr, Credit Card info.

Following the 7 July deadline rooms may be reserved on a space available basis by calling the Ramstein Central Reservations at 480-4920 directly.

Preregister by 12 July to be eligible for the prize drawing
Preregistration is closed -- registration on race day is possible, please be at the race at least one hour prior to your event.

Entry is free thanks to USAFE Sports and the support of our corporate sponsors!