Sandia Peak Omnium Races
2012 Race Results
These are the results from 2012. Thanks to everyone that came out to support the race and ALS research. Let us know if there are any issues: race@mountaintopcycling.com
We still have t-shirts for sale if anyone is interested.
2012 Photos
Ryan Fellows took photos both days, and you can see them here:
http://blueskyimages.shootproof.com/
Race Bible
We have a race bible that explains everything (almost). Read it! (updated July 11)
Raffle
We raised over $2,000 for ALS support from the raffle.
This year we have a raffle to support ALS Fundraising. You can win a 2012 Kona Kahuna 29er bike, and other cool prizes. Tickets can be purchased at Sport Systems prior to race day, and at the race venue July 28 and 29. The prize drawing is July 29 at the race.
See the Raffle Flyer for details.
Venue Information:
This year’s New Mexico Cross Country, Hillclimb and Super-D One-Day Championships races will be held at the Sandia Peak Ski Area on Saturday and Sunday July 28/29, 2012
XC Race Information:
Date: July 28, 2012
Start Times:
| Category | Times | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mens Pro/Cat 1 | 9:00:00 | 1 Full Lap, 1 Med Lap (~20 miles) |
| Womens Pro/Cat 1 | 9:03:00 | 1 Short Loop, 1 Full Lap (~15 miles) |
| Mens Singlespeed | 9:06:00 | 1 Short Loop, 1 Full Lap (~15 miles) |
| Mens Cat 2 Age 0-39 | 9:09:00 | 1 Short Loop, 1 Full Lap (~15 miles) |
| Mens Cat 2 Age 40+ | 9:12:00 | 1 Short Loop, 1 Full Lap (~15 miles) |
| Womens Cat 2/Singlespeed | 9:15:00 | 1 Short Loop, 1 Medium Lap (~12.5 miles) |
| Mens Cat 3 | 9:18:00 | 2 Short Loops (~7 miles) |
| Womens Cat 3 | 9:21:00 | 2 Short Loops (~7 miles) |
| Mens Dude (First time racer) | 9:24:00 | 1 Short Loop (~3.5 miles) |
| Women Dudette (First time racer) | 9:27:00 | 1 Short Loop (~3.5 miles) |
Kids Race: Immediately following XC race finish
Location: Sandia Peak Ski Area
Hill Climb Race Information:
Date: July 29, 2012
Course:
The Hill Climb race will use the King of the Mountain trail at Sandia Ski Area.
Start Times: (mass start by category)
Note: start times may be adjusted as we get closer to race day, please check back.
| Category | Times |
|---|---|
| Mens Pro/Cat 1 | 9:00:00 |
| Womens Pro/Cat 1 | 9:03:00 |
| Mens Singlespeed | 9:06:00 |
| Womens Singlespeed | 9:09:00 |
| Mens Cat 2 | 9:12:00 |
| Womens Cat 2/Singlespeed | 9:15:00 |
| Mens Cat 3 | 9:18:00 |
| Womens Cat 3 | 9:21:00 |
| Mens/Womens Dude/Dudette (First time racers) | 9:24:00 |
Location: Sandia Peak Ski Area
XC-TT (Super-D) Race Information:
Date: July 29, 2012
Course:
The XC-TT (Super-D) race will use the Golden Eagle trail at Sandia Ski Area. One run down the trail.
Start Time:
Racers will start at a 30 sec interval. The start times will be based on the XC race finish order, and posted at the race venue. If a XC-TT (Super-D) racer didn’t race the XC race, they will start behind the XC racers.
Your USAC XC category will be used for the Super-D event. If you only race the Super-D, you may use your USAC gravity category.
Note: start times may be adjusted as we get closer to race day, please check back.
| Category | Times |
|---|---|
| Mens Pro/Cat 1 | ~10:30am (30 sec interval) |
| Womens Pro/Cat 1 | ~10:35am (30 sec interval) |
| Men Singlespeed | ~10:45am (30 sec interval) |
| Mens Cat 2 | ~10:50am (30 sec interval) |
| Womens Cat 2/Singlespeed | ~10:55am (30 sec interval) |
| Mens Cat 3 | ~11am (30 sec interval) |
| Womens Cat 3 | ~11:05am (30 sec interval) |
| Mens/Women Dude | ~11:10am (30 sec interval) |
Location: Sandia Peak Ski Area
Race Flyer: (click to enlarge)
Questions: race@mountaintopcycling.com
Registration Cost
| Race | Race Day | Discounted Early Registration Ends: 7/18/2012 11:59PM | Week Before Registration Ends: 7/26/2012 11:59PM | Day Before Registration at Sports Systems |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon Classic XC Race | Saturday | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| Kids Race | Saturday | Free | Free | Free |
| King/Queen of the Mountain Hill Climb | Sunday | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| Double Eagle Bomber Super D | Sunday | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| Omnium Total: Save $5 by registering for all events | $60 | $75 | $90 |
The race fee includes a cool water bottle and a donation to the ALS Association – Fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Juniors are 1/2 price.
Note: The entry to the Super-D race does NOT include the lift ticket. You can race the KOM, ride to the top, or use the chair lift. The lift rate is $8 ($4 discount).
T-Shirt
This year we will be selling technical t-shirts along with registration. Please consider purchasing, you can add them to your registration at New Mexico Sports Online. This race is working to raise as much money and awareness for ALS Association, and the t-shirts are another way to do that. You can also order a t-shirt at packet pickup, for later pickup at Sport Systems.
This is the t-shirt design :
Registration:
Online registration through Thursday, July 26. Register at: New Mexico Sports Online
Register at Sport Systems on Friday July 27 with a late fee as outlined above
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!!
Packet pick-up
At Sport Systems on Friday, July 27 at 3pm – 7pm
Saturday: Sandia Peak Base Area (Race Site): 7am – 8:30am
Sunday: Sandia Peak Base Area (Race Site): 7:30am – 9:30am
Omnium Format:
Races counts for omnium points, where an overall omnium winner per category will be crowned.
The omnium scoring is as follows:
Points and Awards:
The XC count toward the New Mexico Off-Road Series (NMORS). Except the “dude” category.
All races are the NM State Championship in each category.
Prizes awarded to top three omnium finishers in each category.
The following categories will be used, but the promoter may combine categories:

We also have the “dude” category, for someone that never has raced before. No age group, just men and women.
Accommodation:
There is no camping at the ski area, but plenty of hotels in Albuquerque.
Kids Race
We’ll have a free kids race around noon on Saturday.
Post Race Activities:
We’ll have food after the race.
Come to race, and stay for the after-party.
XC Race Course Map (Click to enlarge):
Feed Zone:
There will be a neutral feed zone near the finish line. You can put your own bottles there.
Race Directions:
From Albuquerque, I-40 East to the Cedar Crest Exit 175, North on NM HWY 14 to the Crest Scenic Byway 536, then 6 miles to the ski area.
Prior Year Results:
2010 Race Results:
Alison Dunlap Junior Mountain Bike Series Results
2009 Results:





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