2007 Eifel Classic Bike Race
Spangdahlem AB, Germany
16-17 June

Events:
June 16 - Individual Time Trial
June 17 - Road Race

Spangdahlem's Martin Heinz and Vilseck's Amy Calkins took top honors by sweeping the men's masters and women's open events. Heinz won the road race by breaking away in the first lap for a solo effort the entire race. The main group organized a chase but their efforts were in vain as Heinz proved he was the strongest rider of the day, crossing the line 31 seconds ahead of the chasers.

Trent Hornus, Ramstein, captured first in the men's masters after winning the time trial by setting a new course record of 15 minutes, 44 seconds. He lost to Matthew Stehr in the final sprint of the road race but placed second and claimed top honors in the general classification. The men's open title was claimed by Benjamin Holskin of Mannheim with a second place finish in the time trial followed by a win in the road race. Benjamin Martinelli, Heidelberg, finished first in the time trial but was nipped by Holskin in the final sprint of the road race.

The Eifel Classic was the second event in the 2007 U.S. Forces Europe Road Cycling Series. The next event will be held at Vilseck, 21-22 July. The 4 Aug race hosted by Ramstein and the 1-2 September Sembach event will round out the series.

Thanks to Race Director Kim McElfresh and the entire Spangdahlem Fitness Center Staff for doing an outstanding, first-class job in hosting this event!

Results:
Eifel Classic Individual Time Trial
Eifel Classic Road Race
Eifel Classic General Classification

U.S. Forces Europe Road Cycling Series Rankings

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.

Course Profiles

Race Info & Rules

Helmets are mandatory!

Categories:
Men's Open
Men's Senior (Birth years 1968-1977)
Men's Masters (Birth year 1967 and earlier)
Women's Open
Men who are eligible for either the Senior or Masters category may compete in their age category or the open, but not both. The category can not be changed after participation in a series event.

Lodging: On-base lodging has been reserved the nights of 15 & 16 June, but reservations must be made NLT 11 June. Forty 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, contact SrA Brianna Flores SrA Brianna Flores @ DSN 452-6634/6635 or Com 0656561 6634/6635 or brianna.flores@spangdahlem.af.mil

TLF rooms (family lodging for individuals with children) may be reserved on a space-available basis at a cost of $48 per night. To make a reservation, call DSN 452-0500 & follow instructions or
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Entry is free thanks to USAFE Sports and the support of our corporate sponsors!

Awards: Awards will be presented to the top three in each category based upon general classification results (TT and RR combined) 

All Participants will be eligible for prize drawings -- we'll be giving away hundreds of dollars in prizes!

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Please preregister by 13 June

PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSED -- ON-SITE REGISTRATION IS POSSIBLE

June 17 - Road Race

Schedule of Events:
1000 Check-in and race number pickup
1100 Race Starts -- all categories

Time trial bars will not be permitted for the road race.

Course Map

Race Distance:
All men's categories - 5 laps = 51.5km
Women - 3 laps = 30.9km

Awards: Awads for overall winners of the Eifel Classic (TT & RR combined) will be presented to the top three finishers in each category.  Award ceremony will immediately follow the road race.