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Thanks to all the racers, volunteers and spectators who helped make the inaugural Miller Chill Cross race a success! 119 individual racers was our grand total, which greatly exceeded our first year expectations.
2012 Race Results
2012 Race Media
Race Location
Miller Park
1020 South Morris Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61701
Parking
Some race day parking is available immediately north of the Miller Park Pavilion (Start/Finish is also near the pavilion). Zoo parking lot and street parking can also be used. See map below for more details.
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Categories & Start Times
Time
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Category
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Length
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Prizes
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10:00am
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Men’s 4 (Beginner) and RST Rentals 1st Timer
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30 min.
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$30, $25, $20
Chris Tuma 1st Lap
Prime $25
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10:45am
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Men’s 1/2/3
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60 min.
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$75, $50, $40
Chris Tuma 1st Lap
Prime $25
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12:00pm
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Women’s Open (All categories) RST Rentals 1st Timer and
Juniors
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30 min.
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Women: $75, $50,
$40
Juniors:
merchandise
Chris Tuma 1st Lap
Prime $25
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12:45pm
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Men’s Open (All Categories)
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30 min.
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$30, $25, $20
Chris Tuma 1st Lap
Prime $25
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Registration
All races $30 pre-registered, $35 day of registration (registration closes 1 hour before each race). Second race $10. First-time cyclocross racers can participate for 1/2 price ($15 pre-registered only) thanks to a sponsorship from RST Rentals. Juniors race for free. A USA Cycling license is required for all events. One day licenses are available during registration. Online pre-registration will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 6.
Mountain bikes (without bar ends) are welcome in all races.
Register Through USA Cycling Here! (Will update for 2013)
Chris Tuma Primes
Each race will have a $25 prime for the first place rider after the first lap. Chris Tuma introduced your race director to cyclocross and has been known to take it out a little too hard the first lap!
Volunteers Needed!
Every race takes a ton of behind-the-scenes work from volunteers. We are trying to recruit enough volunteers for staggered shifts so that people can both race and volunteer. If you just want to volunteer that will get you free entry into the Flingers Pizzza Post-Race Party! Sign up here.
Flingers Pizza Post-Race Party!
Race sponsor Flingers Pizza and Pub is hosting a post-race party with free pizza for racers and volunteers from 3:30-5:30. Address is 608 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701.
Live Streaming Race Day Coverage
We are going to attempt to stream live race day coverage from a fixed camera near the finish line. This should also give you audio from our announcers. We *think* this will work, but it is just an experiment! The best way to experience a cross race is always to be there in person! On race day click here for streaming coverage.
Sponsorship
Interested in race sponsorship opportunities? Click Here!
Bring the Whole Family!
The Miller Park Zoo is literally right next to the race course. The zoo is open 9:30-4:30pm. For more details click here!
Lodging
The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington is offering a block of rooms for Miller Chill racers at the very good rate of $69. This rate includes complimentary breakfast. The Chateau is about 15 minutes from the race course. When calling for reservations you must ask for the "Miller Chill Block". Reservations must be made by Nov. 29.
Course Details
This is a classic course with all the standard cyclocross elements: 2 stone bridges, sandy beach crossing, some hills, some pavement, barriers and a small creek crossing. Click on the image below and switch to satellite view for more details.
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| Click image for more detail. |
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| This main bridge will be a "flyover" (stairs going up, ramp going down)! |
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| Second bridge leading into Forest Park. We can only hope for great cross conditions like this! Special thanks to local photographer Charlie Whelton for use of this pic! |
Contact
Race Promoter: Chris Sweet
christopherasweet@hotmail.com
Held under USA Cycling event permit # 2012-3712
