2015 Dana Point Grand Prix Official Event Guide

& CYCLE DE MAYO STREET FESTIVAL

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015

P RE SE N TE D BY DANA P OIN T TIMES

DANAPOINTGRANDPRIX.COM

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015

WELCOME

to the ninth annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling This exclusive sporting event has become the premier one-day cycling competition on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar.

is run clockwise with small undulations, wide turns and a long, straight sprint along Del Prado to the finish line.

Vendors will enjoy exposure to over 12,000 spectators from Dana Point—our compelling demographic is affluent, well-educated and avid participants in outdoor athletic pursuits and the purchase of active lifestyle products— as well as throughout Southern California and beyond.

The event offers something for the whole family and the action is non-stop.

In addition to multiple classes of professional and amateur USA Cycling competition there will also be free youth races—

The much anticipated day of fast-paced action draws many world-class professionals and talented amateur cyclists to compete, with our beautiful coastal city as the backdrop.

The start/finish line is located on Del Prado Avenue and the races run on a dynamic L-shaped, six-turn, 0.8-mile course through the city’s Lantern District. The race

Race Schedule Category

Start Time

Duration

Places

Entries

Prize Purse

Cat 5 / Open*

7:00 am

0:20

3

75

MEDALS

30+ 4/5

7:25 am

0:20

6

75

$250

55/60+ 1-4**

7:50 am

0:40

6/6

125

$250/$250

Wn 3/4

8:35 am

0:35

6

125

$250

50+ 1-4

9:15 am

0:45

6

125

$500

Cat 2

10:05 am

0:50

10

125

$750

Cat 3

11:00 am

0:55

6

125

$500

KIDS EVENTS

12:00 pm

0:30

ALL

ALL

MEDALS

30+ 1-3

12:35 pm

0:50

10

125

$1,000

Women NCC Pro 1/2

1:30 pm

1:00

20

150

$12,000

40+ 1-3

2:35 pm

0:50

10

125

$1,000

Cat 4

3:30 pm

0:40

6

125

$500

John Johnson Family Pro NCC Classic

4:10 pm

1:30

20

150

$12,000

*1-Day Licenses Available; **Scored Separately

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHARITY

separated by age categories—providing opportunities for families and kids to learn about the healthy, safe and fun aspects of the sport of cycling.

The Cycle de Mayo Street Festival will also include food, beer gardens, and a Kids Zone with face painting, bike safety demonstrations and other fun activities.

Every year this event draws bigger crowds, so plan on arriving early for the best viewing areas.

We are delighted to continue partnering with sponsors and volunteer organizations such as the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club and the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley and the 5th Marines.

Carlos N. Olvera Mayor

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 CYCLE DE MAYO STREET FESTIVAL

Event Map

Free admission for spectators and kids’ event racers