The 26^th Annual        MARCH 2^nd-4^th 2012 $7,000 PURSE, PLUS PRIZES What: A three day USA Cycling stage race (time trial, road race, circuit race). Riders MUST complete each stage in order to start the next stage. When: TT- Friday afternoon, March 2^nd; Road Race Saturday a.m., March 3^rd, Circuit Race Sunday a.m., March 4^th  2012 . Where: West Tucson / Southwest Tucson area. For exact locations and detailed maps (Info coming soon) Safety: CPSC or ASTM approved hard-shell helmets and current USA Cycling or approved international license are mandatory. Online registration is now OPEN: http://www.prerace.com/races/event/31787/Tucson-Bicycle-Classic-Tucson-AZ Download the Race Bible for detailed race maps and info >> Click Here << Entry Fee   Category Prize  (GC Placement Only) $85 Pro/SR  I $2,000 awarded to top 15 places $75 SR. Men  II $1,000 awarded to top 10 places $75 Women Pro/ I-II $1,200 awarded to top 10 places $65 Women  III $400 awarded to top 7 places $65 Women  IV  $400 awarded to top 7 places $60 Women  35+ $200 to 1^st-3^rd  places $60 Women  45+/55+/65+ Plaques to top finishers   in each age group $65 Men SR  III $400  awarded to top 7 places $65 Men SR  IV $400 awarded to top 7 places $65 Men SR  V Plaques to 1^st-3^rd  places $65 Men SR 35-44 $400 awarded to top 7 places $65 Men SR 45-54 $400 awarded to top 7 places $65 Men SR 55+ $200 & Plaques to 1^st-3^rd places $60 Men SR 65+/70+/75+ Plaques to top finishers   in each age group $45 JR 17-18 Medals to 1^st-3^rd  places $45 JR 15-16 Medals to 1^st-3^rd  places $40 JR 13-14 Medals to 1^st-3^rd  places $30 JR 10-12 Medals to 1^st-3^rd  places PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY - NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!! Mailed registrations must be postdated no later than Feb. 21, 2012. Online-Registration Closes Feb. 27th at 11 PM PST.     NO EXCEPTIONS! CHECK-IN: All categories check-in at Stage 1 on Friday, March 2nd between 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Stage 1 Time Trial starts are approximate. NO RESTARTS. No late start requests, category changes or race day registration. Check-in for racers closes at 4:00 p.m. Late Fees: A $10 late fee for Juniors and a $15 late fee for all others will be added to ALL online & mailed entries postdated after Feb 17, 2012. REFUNDS: A $15 processing fee will be retained on all pre-registered entries who cancel prior to Feb 26, 2012. No Refunds after February 26, 2012. NO EXCEPTIONS. JR. RACERS: Boys and Girls will race together in their respective categories but be scored separately as part of Junior Olympic Road Race Series COLLEGIATE RACERS: No points on offer this year. FIELD LIMITS: 100 per USA Cycling category except Cat V Men (50). If more than 50 Cat V men wish to register, there may be two categories made. ENTRIES: Checks or money orders made out and mailed to: Tucson Bicycle Classic, 8117 S. Pistol Hill Rd, Vail, AZ 85641. Online registration at: Prerace.com INFO: 520-444-7607. Remember this is a private number so please think about what hours you are calling. Also see Race Bible for all the fine details online at our website! EVENT-LICENSE: $30.00 for the 3-day event for unlicensed racers. Unlicensed racers may only race in Category 5 men or Category 4 women. Must have an annual license in order to race Masters. Updated on Dec26th 2011 USA CYCLING PERMIT 2012-57