The Arlington races are the eighth events on the 2001 BMC Cycling Grand Prix, a series of four races within the Professional Cycling Tour, a 14-event cycling tour, linking professional cycling races with a definitive professional points series. At stake in the BMC Cycling Grand Prix, in addition to Tour points, is a purse of $200,000 to the cyclists who accumulate the most points in all four BMC Grand Prix events.
This year’s BMC Software Grand Prix marks the third year in a five-year agreement BMC Software signed with USA Cycling, the national governing body for the sport of cycling, to sponsor the Grand Prix series.
BMC Software/Nicole Reinhart Memorial Ride
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10:00am |
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BMC Software HQ - 880 Winter Street - Waltham, MA |
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Approximately 15 miles. Registration is available online @ www.bikereg.com or 8-10 a.m. on-site. Neutral support will be provided by Mavic and Saturn. |
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Nicole Reinhart Interfaith Memorial Service
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12:00pm |
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Arlington Town Hall - Massachusetts Avenue |
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An interfaith service will be held from 12pm-1pm. |
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The Nicole L. Reinhart Memorial Playground Dedication
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1:00pm |
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Cutter Park, School Street, just past Massachusetts Avenue. |
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Presented by Saturn and the Town of Arlington |
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The BMC Software/The Ride Magazine Reception at the Ride Magazine Headquarters
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1:30pm |
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1173 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington Heights |
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Come enjoy the afternoon following the ride. The event is open to all ride participants, media, and the community. |
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| Supporting Events – Sunday, July 8th |
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Lifestyles and Fitness Expo
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11:00am |
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Massachusetts Avenue close to the Start/Finish line, near the Town Hall |
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Enjoy an array of merchants, including bike shops, sporting goods and lifestyle and fitness products. There will also be food vendors, entertainment, children’s activities, cycling safety clinics and a bike raffle. This will be a full day of activities surrounding a great day of racing. |
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| Race Events – Sunday, July 8th |
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BMC Software Tour of Arlington
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Hilly and technical 3.5 mile circuit that winds through the Town of Arlington. Good place to watch the action is at the crest of the hill at the top of Eastern Road and Park Ave. (at the Water Tower).
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Women’s Road Race: Cat 1,2
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| When: |
12:30pm |
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Massachusetts Avenue close to the Start/Finish line, near the Town Hall |
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42 |
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12 |
| Teams: |
View Women’s Team Roster |
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Men’s Road Race: Pro/1 Invitational
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2:30pm (estimated start time following the women’s event) |
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Massachusetts Avenue close to the Start/Finish line, near the Town Hall |
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63 |
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18 |
| Teams: |
View Men’s Team Roster |
| Purse: |
Men - $15,000
Women: $10,000
Total - $25,000 |
| Points: |
PCT Tier 2 and BMC Season Bonus Points |
| Feed Zone: |
Eastern Avenue Park across from Middle School. No parking or driving on the course during race. |
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Ambulance and EMT at start/finish. Medical Control info will be posted on announcer’s stage. To be conducted in Town Hall. |
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Both ceremonies to be held after the finish of the men’s event. |
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Pre-race registration - Sheraton Boston
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Saturday, July 7
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4:00pm – 6:00pm (men and women)
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Arlington Town Hall on Massachusetts Ave
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Sunday, July 8
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Time:
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8:00am – 12:30pm (men and women)
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| Media HQ: |
Sheraton Boston and on site at Arlington Town Hall |
| Race Hotel: |
Sheraton Boston
39 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02199
617.236.6033 phone
617.236.6061 fax |
Entry Info:
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Robin Morton, 908 832 6808; rmorton@thresholdsports.com
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Media Inquiries:
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Susanne Harrison, M Streets Media, 214-841-1000; sharrison@mstreetsmedia.com
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Media Credentials:
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Media Credentials Information
Media Credentials Request Form
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Expo & Event Inquiries Contact:
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Ravi Rajcoomar, 610 676 0390, ravirajcoomar@rocketmail.com
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