SEPT 4 2010
Big Shark Bicycle Company – St. Louis Hills
The St. Louis Hills Francis Park Criterium – For the second year in a row, the historic
St. Louis Hills neighborhood is host to the second leg of the Gateway Cup!
Francis Park, named after David Rowland Francis- President of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition in 1889, is know for its wide, tree lined streets and for
having beautiful churches on every corner. Today the St. Louis Hills neighborhood
showcases gingerbread bungalows, stately homes and some of the tidiest
landscaping in St. Louis. Home to St. Louis cultural and iconic Ted Drewes-
our homegrown ice cream oasis. We hope you enjoy the new and improved
race course selection for this second stop of the Gateway Cup! St. Louis Hills will be serving up delicious food and cold beverages until 6:00 pm. Dig in!
Racer parking will be at Bishop DuBourg High school, 5850 Eichelberger St.
Check out the real estate!
www.stlouis.missouri.org/stlouishills
Tour de Unite
Tandemonium and a Community Bicycle Ride!
Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments will be hosting a fabulous pre-race recreational ride. Three different distances- 2.4 miles, 11 miles and 27 miles. All rides will start at the Tour des Hills/Gateway Cup Finish Line. The ride will feature celebrity riders paired with visually impaired children on tandems and will also be open to riders of all stripes and all bikes. More information and registration can be found on the Tour de Unite/Delta Gamma website. There will be Race Day registration. Cost is $30 adult/$10 kids and includes Dry Fit Shirt, bib number and gifts for kids. Registration Opens at 9:00 am, Ride Starts at 10:00 am.
Apres Race Festivities
After the Race- St. Louis most Bicycle Friendly hotspot, the Atomic Cowboy- will be hosting a fiesta for Gateway Cup Racers. Take advantage of Sunday’s late start- and enjoy an awesome smoke free venue. The Party is on the Patio. Located between the Giro della Montagna course and the Residence Inn by Marriott St. Louis Downtown- for more information on how to get your par-tay on… Atomic Cowboy $10 Buffet for racers and bicycle friendly cocktails. No cover- but you’ll need to show your cycling tan or race number to be a VIP. DJ’s dishing it out all night.
Today’s race is brought to you by Big Shark Bicycle Company.
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START
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CATEGORY
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DISTANCE
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PLACE/PRIZE
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FIELD LIMIT
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| 10:00 am | Registration Opens- Tour de Unite/Tandemonium Begins |
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11:00 am
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Cat 4/5 and Women 3/4
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40 min + 5 laps
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3/Medals/Glory and 6/$300
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75
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12:00 pm
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Masters 40+/50+ Cat 1 – 4
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45 min + 5 laps
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15/$800
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100
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1:00 pm
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Cat 4
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45 min + 5 laps
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15/$600
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125
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2:00 pm
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Cat 3
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45 min + 5 laps
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15/$800
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140
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3:00 pm
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Kids races – Cost: $5.00 and a suggested donation
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Sprint
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Big Wheels – Age 12
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none
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3:30 pm
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Gateway Cup Women’s Series
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45 min + 5 laps
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P,1,2,3-20/$1999 ($500 primes)
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150
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4:30 pm
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Pro,1,2
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75 min + 5 laps
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20/$1999 ($500 primes)
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150
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| Post Race | Gateway Cup Racer Par-tay | Atomic Cowboy | Food! Beer! Band!!! |
1.3 mile rectangle bounded by Nottingham, Eichelberger, Tamm Ave and Donovan Avenue. From Hwy 40 or Hwy 44 take Hampton Avenue south. Right on Nottingham. Bingo.
Tour des Hills Local Sponsors:
Eagle Bank and Trust Company of Missouri is located throughout St. Louis County, Jefferson County and in Perryville. We offer great products and services like high interest checking accounts, free checking, and online banking. With our amazing customer service, it’s no wonder area families and businesses have been flying high with Eagle Bank for almost a century.
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St. Louis Hills Neighborhood Association The St. Louis Hills Neighborhood Association (SLHNA) encourages activity and participation in all aspects of community living in our St. Louis Hills neighborhood.
St. Louis Hills is rich in its architecture, strategic location, and its history. “Country living in the City” was the phrase used to market St. Louis Hills in the 1930’s, since St. Louis Hills was so far west of any other residential or commercial buildings located within the City limits.
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St. Raphael’s Parish he parishioners of Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish seek to foster an environment of care and welcome in our faith community. Inspired by the bonds of charity and mutual concern that knit together the Holy Family and the early Christian Church, the parish community supports people in times of difficulty or need, offers opportunities that encourage fellowship among parishioners, and works to sustain and nurture the spirit of hospitality that is a hallmark of Saint Raphael.
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Bartolino’s Osteria Bartolino’s Osteria is located in the new Drury Inn and Suites at Forest Park, just two blocks north from the original Bartolino’s location. This is the largest of the Saracino’s restaurants featuring a Tuscany style dining room, chic bar, outdoor patio, and meeting and banquet facilities for up to 250 people. The Osteria which means a gathering place to enjoy delicious food traditionally connected with a hotel. Bartolino’s Osteria invites you to be a part of our traditions, where outstanding Italian food and drink served in a warm and friendly atmosphere is our priority.
