SCNCA Race Skills Clinic

SCNCA Race Skills Clinic
at the Dana Point Grand Prix
Tailored for introductory bike racers.
No prior race experience needed!
Ever considered trying bike racing for the first time? Want to be more comfortable riding in a large
group? This clinic is the perfect way to enter the sport under professional and supportive
supervisions. This version of the SCNCA Race Skills Clinic is for novice riders 11 and older
seeking to learn.
What is the SCNCA Race Skills Clinic?
The SCNCA Race Skills program works with professional coaches in our region to help new
racers get the essential skills they need to become comfortable competing in bike racing. The
curriculum of the Dana Point Grand Prix Clinic will cover: Basic Pack Skills, Cornering and
elements of Pack Awareness. The day will consist of a professionally coached on-the-bike clinic
and the coaches will participate in the category 5 mens, and category 3/4 womens races and will
facilitate post-race discussions.
Who can attend?
All non-licensed (first-time racers) and Cat. 5 /4 or Cat. 4/3 racers are welcome to attend this
Racing Skills Clinic. All licensed riders will receive ONE participation upgrade point toward their
Cat. 4 (male) or Cat. 3 (male or female) upgrade for attending the clinic. Juniors with race ages 11
and older are also encouraged to attend the skills clinic.
If you are not a USA Cycling license holder you will need to purchase a one-day license for the
event.
Dates and Times:
Saturday April 30th. Registration opens at 10:00 AM.
Skills clinic - 11:00 AM - Noon.
Mentored Race Sessions for Women 3/4 at 1:20 PM and Cat 5/public at 1:55 PM. Post
Race discussion to immediately follow each mentored race.
Entries: Pre event registration @USACycling.org and Race-Day registration, $15. Online
Registration closes Thursday 4/28 at 11:59 PM. 1-Day USAC licenses $10.
Directions: Easy to locate. From 1-5 freeway exit Beach Cities / Dana Point PCH HWY 1 North.
Proceed on PCH past Golden Lantern St. Parking is within the downtown area between Golden
Lantern to Blue Lantern. Please see: www.danapointgrandprix.com/parking for details and map.
More Information Contact Coach Sean Wilson; seanwilson@scnca.com
Held under USAC permits: 2016-1831