7th Annual Menlo Park Grand Prix
presented by Mike's Bikes

July 22, 2012



2012 Menlo Park Grand Prix

Part of the BikeReg.com NCNCA Premier Series

2012 NCNCA Women's Masters State Criterium Championship



Category Start Duration Prize Value Places Reg. Fee Field Limit
Elite 4
Sponsored by Gary Brustin - BicycleLawyer.com
7:30am 40:00 $150 5 $35 100
Elite 3
Sponsored by Sports Basement
8:20am 40:00 $200 5 $35 125
Master Men 3/4 35+
Sponsored by Gary Brustin - BicycleLawyer.com
9:10am 40:00 $150 5 $35 100
Mini Prix Kids' Race 10:00am   Medals to all! $0  
Master Men 1/2/3 45+
BikeReg.com NCNCA Premier Series Race
10:30am 40:00 $200 5 $35 125
Master Women 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+*
NCNCA State Championship Race
11:20am 40:00 $150 5 $35 75
Master Men 1/2/3 35+
BikeReg.com NCNCA Premier Series Race
12:10pm 40:00 $200 5 $35 125
Master Women 35-39, 40-44*
NCNCA State Championship Race
1:00pm 40:00 $150 5 $35 75
Pro/1/2
BikeReg.com NCNCA Premier Series Race
1:50pm 60:00 $500 10 $35 150
Women 1/2, Women 3**
BikeReg.com NCNCA Premier Series Race
3:00pm 60:00 $500/$200 10/5 $35 100
Women 4, Women 4 35+**
Sponsored by Lady Parts Automotive
4:10pm 40:00 $150/$150 5 $35 75
Elite 5
Sponsored by Savvy Bike
5:00pm 40:00 Adoration + Kisses 5 $35 50
*raced together, picked separately for championships, picked together for race podium/prizes

**raced together, picked separately

Course: 1.4 miles running counter-clockwise. Start/Finish on Jefferson, Constitution, Independence, Chrysler - left, left, sweeper, left, right!

Directions to the course: From 101, exit at Marsh Road Eastbound and turn right onto Bayfront, and right on Chilco Street. From the Dumbarton Bridge (84), continue on Bayfront, left onto Chilco. Park in designated areas only. No on-street parking this year.

Registration: On-site registration is located on Jefferson and opens at 6:30am and closes 30 minutes before scheduled starting times. Please bring USAC license and photo ID. 2012 USAC license required (one-day license available at race for Women's CAT4 and Men's CAT5). Register online at USACycling.org.

Rules: Promoted under permit with USAC. All USAC rules apply. Free lap rule applies. Helmets required at all times at race site.

Prizes: All women's categories pay out cold, hard cash. All other categories are cash, merchandise, or gift cards.

How to Enter

  • Register online at USACycling.org by July 19th, 2012. No mail-in registration.
  • $10 discount for all entries by June 30th, 2012 (so it's just $25!).
  • On-site registration fee is $40 ($20 for a 2nd race).
  • 2011 NCNCA National and District Criterium Champions race for $20 if you wear your championship duds.
  • NCNCA Juniors race for $20.
  • Race a second race for just $15 if you register for both races on-line at the same time.
  • Entry fee includes USAC & NCNCA insurance surcharges. All on-line registration processing fees are paid by the promoter.

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It's More than a Race

The Menlo Park Grand Prix is a party for the whole family, celebrating bicycles and racing!

  • NCNCA BikeReg.com Premier Series race (Pro/1/2, Women 1 / 2, Masters 35+ 1/2/3, Masters 45+ 1/2/3).
  • NCNCA Masters Women's State Championship Race
  • Full production elements by Pilarcitos Cyclesport, including truss, stage, podium, and sound system
  • Racing announcing by Big Rick Cunningham with guest announcing by Michael Hernandez
  • SRAM Neutral Support providing wheels and bikes!
  • On-site EMTs (just in case).
  • 80+ amazing staff + volunteers
  • Free Kids' Fun Race - the Menlo Mini-Prix at 10:00am
  • Bouncy house for the kids (or the kids at heart)
  • Lots of fun at the sponsor expo (adjacent to the start/finish line)
  • Full podium presentations for each race
  • Sexy winners' jerseys provided by Pactimo!
  • Free massage provided by the National Holistic Institute (NHI)
  • Live results by Richard Brockie
  • The national anthem sung by Team Velo Girls member Annie Gianakos
  • Gourmet Food Trucks: Drip! Mobile Espresso, Curry Up Now, Kara's Cupcakes, Let's Be Frank Dogs, and Peter's Kettle Corn
  • And the best-smelling porta-potties in California!




Thank you to all our generous event sponsors & partners:

Velo Girls, Mike's Bikes, Gary Brustin - BicycleLawyer.com, Lady Parts Automotive Services

DeFeet, GU Sports, Highnote Coffee, Matadorvino, NHI, Pactimo, Savvy Bike, Sheila Moon, Sports Basement, Tri-Flow Superior Lubricants, Genesolve Racing, Touchstone Climbing
MPGP Sponsors