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3rd Annual Tour de Hills
Tour Information
Registration Form & Fees
Tour Maps
Directions
Hotel Information
USA Cycling: www.usacycling.org
Event Info
The Third Annual Tour de hills will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008, and be comprised of
4 events: a road race, and two tours/rides. This year’s road race will be a 58 mile course known as the “Jasper Disaster” and will be a USCF sanctioned timed race. It is a very difficult course and is not for beginner cyclists. It has steep grades, between 6-15% and LOTS of climbing. Only serious experienced riders should attempt it. There are breathtaking Ozark Mountain views throughout. The race offers a total purse of $1200 divided in 5 categories and is a division D BAR/BAT race. The 58 mile course can be done as a tour if desired.
As in the past, the 15 & 26 mile tour rides are available for those non racing, leisurely riders. The 15 mile ride is obviously the easier of the two but does have several
rolling hills. It makes for a great family ride. The 26 mile ride has a couple of challenging climbs, followed by long straights and rolling hills.
Course Info
The road race and tours will start at the First National Bank Soccer Complex in Harrison, Arkansas. The actual finish is in front of Forest Heights Elementary School. Riders will
need to come back to the starting area for results and feed zone.
58 Miles Road Race/ Tour Ride: Known as the “Jasper Disaster”, not an easy ride, 3 very challenging climbs, 6-15% winding grade – but is manageable. Not for beginners.
Strictly for serious trained riders. Unbeatable Ozark view. Should allow 3-6 hours to complete.
26 Mile Tour/Ride: A light challenge, good work out. Does have a few challenging climbs followed by long flats. Please allow 2 to 3 hours to complete
15 Mile Tour/Ride: A leisurely ride with a few hills. The hills are nothing that can’t be handled by a beginner rider. This is a scenic ride. Please allow 1.5 to 2 hours to
complete.
Course Race Map
Turn by Turn Directions
58 Mile Road Race Course - The Jasper Disaster (signs in red)
Turn left onto Hwy 7 for 18.1 miles (Jasper, AR)
Turn right on Hwy 74w for 14.1 miles (Ponca, AR)
Right on Hwy 43n for 25.8 miles (Compton, AR)
Finish line is in front on Forest Heights Elementary
15 Mile Tour/Ride (signs in green)
Turn left on Clover Hill Rd for .9
Turn right on Walnut for .6
Turn right on Union Rd for .9 miles
Turn right at T intersection on Prairie View Rd for .5 mile
Turn right on Hudson for 1.6 miles
Cross Hwy 7s onto Valley View Church Rd for 3.8 miles
Turn right on 206 for .8 mile
Turn right on 43n for 5.6 miles to finish
26 Mile Tour/Ride (signs in orange)
Turn left on Clover Hill Rd for .9
Turn right on Walnut for .6
Turn right on Union Rd for .9 miles
Turn left at T intersection for 2.8 miles
Turn left at Blackshire for 1.8 miles
Turn right on 206 for 6.9 miles
Cross Hwy 7s staying on 206 for 6 miles
Turn right on Hwy 43n for 5.6 miles to finish
58 Mile Race Info
Payout
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Category
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Miles
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Start
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Purse
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Men 1,2,3
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58
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Group A 10:00 A.M
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$300
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95
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75
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60
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40
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30
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Men 3,4
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58
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Group B 10:10 A.M
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$300
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95
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75
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60
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40
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30
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Men 4,5
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58
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Group C 10:20 A.M
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$200
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85
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65
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50
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Men Masters 35+
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58
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Group B 10:10 A.M
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$200
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85
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65
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50
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Women Open
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58
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Group D 10:30 A.M
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$200
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85
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65
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50
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Total Cash Purse ………………………………………………………..…………$1200
This is a BAR/BAT Division D Race
All 2008 USCF rules are in effect.
- Event will be held rain or shine
- Valid and current USCF license must be presented at registration. Non-licensed riders are required to
purchase a one day $10 pass for the race only. No exceptions.
- Promoter reserves the right to adjust start times, mileage, cancel/combine events.
- USCF Permit #2008-399
58 / 26 / 15 Mile Tour/Ride Info
- Geared for more leisurely riders, but still challenging
- Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 finishers in the 26 mile tour and the 15 mile tour.
- Event will be held rain or shine.
- USCF Permit # 2008-400
Registration
To register online which is our PREFERRED method of registration click here.
Entry Fees:
58 Mile Race Before March 31st After March 31st
Adults (18 & up) $40 $45
Juniors $35 $40
58/ 26 / 15 Mile Tour/Ride
Adults (18 & up) $30 $35
Youth $20 $25
· Registration is available on-line at www.sportsbaseonline.com,by mail in entry form, or on race day.
Registration opens at 7:30am and is open until 9:30am. The first category will start at 10am sharp with 10 minute
intervals between each category. The 58, 26 & 15 mile tours will start after all racing categories have left. Entry fee
includes a $2 per day USCF insurance surcharge. Non-licensed riders will be required to purchase a $10 one day
USCF license (applies to race only). Unattached riders (riders who do not belong to a USCF club) will be charged a
$5 unattached rider fee on race day (applies to race only). Category 4-5 men, Women’s open, and Juniors will not be
charged the fee. All registration fees for riders include t-shirt, pre and post ride meals, goodie bags and eligibility for prizes.
Click Here for Mail in Entry Form
To register by mail, please send payment with mail in entry form to:
(make checks payable to Harrison Parks & Rec)
Harrison Parks & Rec
Attn: Tour de Hills
P O Box 1715
Harrison, AR 72602
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Area Accommodations:
Days Inn…………………..(870) 391-3297
Super 8 Motel…………. (870) 741-1741
Family Budget Inn…… (870) 743-1000
Ozark Mountain Inn… (870) 743-1949
Comfort Inn…………….. (870) 741-7676
Holiday Inn Express…. (870) 741-3636
Hotel Seville……………. (870) 741-2321
.Directions to Harrison Junior High School (for registration)
www.mapquest.com
515 S. Pine
Harrison, AR 72601
More info to come
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Tour Contact Information
Amanda Casey
Tour de Hills Coordinator
Harrison Parks and Recreation
(870)-741-2346 lifeisgood30@yahoo.com
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Sponsors
Pizza Hut
Wal Mart
Pepsi
Butch May
Neighbors Mill
Elete Water
NARMC
Community First Bank
1st National Bank of Green Forest
!st Baptist Church
Regions Bank
First Federal Bank
Nothstar Distributing
Hudsons
Wrights Steel
McDonalds
Edwards
Bicycle Outfitters
T-Shirt Techniques
Harrison Visiters Bureau
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