Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/berkeley
click here for Race Info Package
Online Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT
Total Event Registration Limit: 2000
Berkeley Omnium Prizes
All Open (except Men’s Novice) and Collegiate omnium winners will receive a Berkeley Omnium winner’s jersey.
There is a cash prize provided by our generous sponsors KaiVelo and Mr. Dewie’s Cashew Creamery for both the men and women’s P/1/2 omnium winners (1st - $2,500, 2nd - $1,000, 3rd - $750, 4th - $500, 5th - $250). All other prizes are merchandise from our sponsors.
We are profoundly greatful for the generous support of our Sponsors. Thanks to DOC Zeme, Beaune Import, Law Office of Daniel H. Rose, Harder, On the Trail Financial Planning, and Okmilo.
ATTENTION IF YOU ARE TAKING BART TO BHRR! Kindly note that there are ongoing enhancements to the BART trackway connecting Rockridge, Orinda, and Lafayette stations. The closure of Orinda station will be replaced by bus service to the stations. BART riders can anticipate a 30-minute delay on April 27, 2024.
Berkeley Streets Criterium
April 28, 2024
The Berkeley Streets Criterium has a new course!
Join us this year for an exhilarating race experience,
complete with live music and an announcer at the Berkeley Streets Criterium.
Berkeley Hills Road Race
April 27, 2024
Elite 1/2 & U23
District Championship
Berkeley Hills Road Race
course
https://www.strava.com/routes/2927070857541963972
The longest continuously-run road race in America returns for yet another year around the classic 3 bears loop in Orinda, CA.
Registration Location: Orinda Bart, East Lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/oexoVpaesLaGpGRn6
Directions: Note that Wildcat Canyon Road is closed to cars, if you are planning on driving there.
Registration, results, medic, staging: ORINDA BART north end parking lot, 11 Camino Pablo, Orinda, CA 94563
Berkeley Streets Criterium
Course
https://www.strava.com/routes/3190869617122366078
The Berkeley Streets Criterium has a new course! Join us this year for an exhilarating race experience, complete with live music and an announcer at the event.
Registration Location: Hearst Avenue at McGee
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8tnfZMMCJYxPRyQE9
The Berkeley Streets Criterium has a new course!
Join us this year for an exhilarating race experience,
complete with live music and an announcer at the Berkeley Streets Criterium.
Berkeley Hills Road Race
Berkeley Streets Criterium
Omnium Scoring
To score in the Omnium, you must start both races for your category. You may enter multiple criterium fields but you will only receive omnium points for the race category in which you registered for the omnium. Omnium points will be awarded for both the road race and crit as shown in the table below. Your final omnium score will be the sum of your points from the road race and crit. Pre Registrants and day-of racers alike are eligible.
Omnium points are awarded based on placement in the race, including non-omnium racers.
Note: there will be no prime points this year (there will be primes for other prizes).
Berkeley Hills Road Race Schedule
| Place | Points | Place | Points | Place | Points | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 25 | 2nd | 22 | 3rd | 20 | 4th | 18 |
| 5th | 16 | 6th | 15 | 7th | 14 | 8th | 13 |
| 9th | 12 | 10th | 11 | 11th | 10 | 12th | 9 |
| 13th | 8 | 14th | 7 | 15th | 6 | 16th | 5 |
| 17th | 4 | 18th | 3 | 19th | 2 | 20th | 1 |
Berkeley Hills Road Race Schedule
| Category | Distance | Time | Prizes | Places | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Pro 1/2/3 | 90 miles | 8:00am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Men's Open 3 + Collegiate A* | 71 miles | 8:00am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Men's Master's 35+ 1/2/3 | 71 miles | 8:00am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Women's Long Race** | 71 miles | 8:00am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Men's Masters 50+ 1/2/3 | 52 miles | 8:15am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Men's Masters 60+ 1/2/3/4 | 52 miles | 8:15am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Men's Open 4 + Collegiate B * | 52 miles | 8:15am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Master's 35+ 3/4 | 52 miles | 8:15am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Master's 50+ 3/4 | 52 miles | 8:15am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Men's Novice | 33 miles | 8:30am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Men's Collegiate C/D | 33 miles | 8:30am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Women's Short Race** | 33 miles | 8:30am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Juniors 17-18, 15-16 (Boys and Girls) | 33 miles | 8:30am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Juniors 13-14, 11-12 (Boys and Girls) | 16 miles | 8:30am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
| Juniors U10 (Boys and Girls) | 16 miles | 8:30am | Sponsor | 3 | 100 |
* Collegiate and open results are scored separately in the indicated races.
No cash prizes for collegiate fields. In the event of a collegiate winner, the cash prize goes to the top open rider.
**Racers of ALL CATEGORIES may choose to race the LONG COURSE or SHORT COURSE. However, if you want to score in the District Championship, Omnium, or Women’s Series, please use the following guidelines:
| Elite District Championship | Omnium (BHRR + BSC) | Women's Series |
|---|---|---|
| P/1/2/3 and U23 P/1/2/3: Long Course | P/1/2/3: Long Course 3, 4/N, Masters 40+/50+/60+: Short Course | P/1/2: Long Course 3, 4/N, Master's 50+: Short Course |
Berkeley Hills Road Race Course Rules
DO NOT LINGER IN THE FINISH AREA.
Bring your own water; no running water on course
Feed zone near the bottom of Papa Bear has neutral water support. Personal support is permitted here, and we will also have neutral bottle handouts while supplies last.
NO warming up on the course.
No wheel support or other unauthorized support vehicles are allowed ANYWHERE on the course. Unauthorized follow vehicles will result in rider/team DQ
No road closure. Watch for traffic and road hazards. Use caution
Berkeley Hills Road Race Staging
Racers will stage at the Orinda BART parking lot, like last year. The times mentioned above are staging times, and racers will conduct a neutral start in three waves from the Orinda BART to the starting line under the supervision of a car and a USAC official. Races will then start (separately) from the start line.
The staging area takes place on the northeast side of the Orinda BART parking lot, near the registration table (coordinates: 37.8804152,-122.1832872). Show up at your designated time, ready to race.
Food: Rincon del Cielo Taqueria will be on-site at the registration area to sell burritos, tacos, and drinks at 9:00 a.m.
Berkeley Streets Criterium
Sunday, April 28, 2024
The Berkeley Streets Criterium moves to a brand new course around the historic Ohlone Park. Start/Finish is on Hearst Ave, with two long straightaways (Hearst and Berkeley Way) connected by the two quick sprints along California and Grant Streets. This is a fun course for riders, with plenty of pleasant spectator spaces and local businesses less than a block away.
Berkeley Streets Criterium location and directions
REGISTRATION: Ohlone Park - Google and Apple Maps both direct you to the correct intersection, between Hearst Ave and McGee Ave. Registration will be on McGee Ave on the inside of the racecourse.
PARKING: Carpooling strongly advised. Nearby street parking is free on Sunday but extremely limited, do not count on it. Plan your parking before you arrive. Slightly further away, parking lots are available at North Berkeley BART, but do not count on these being free or available.
TENTS: If your team would like to have a tent / warm up area, get in touch. We have limited availability.
Berkeley Streets Criterium Course Rules
Water on site is limited, bring your own water.
Free lap applies, bring wheels. ANSI/Snell helmets are required for all riders.
Please obey all traffic laws, including stop signs, red lights, and yielding to pedestrians, while on city streets. This is vital to our partnership with the city, and failure to do so may jeopardize the future of the event.
Berkeley Streets Criterium Race Schedule
| Category | Time | Minutes | Prizes | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Open Novice/D | 30 | 7:30am | Sponsor | 75 |
| (*^) Women's 4/N + Women's Collegiate C | 30 | 8:05am | Sponsor | 75 |
| Juniors U10, 11-12, 13-14 | 30 | 8:40am | Sponsor | 50 |
| Juniors 15-16, 17-18 | 30 | 9:15am | Sponsor | 50 |
| (^) Men's Masters 35+/50+ 3/4 | 40 | 10:10am | Sponsor | 100 |
| Kids Race | 10 | 10:55am | Sponsor | 50 |
| (*) Men's Open 4 + Collegiate C | 50 | 11:10am | Sponsor | 100 |
| (^) Men's Masters 50+ 1/2/3, 60+ 1/2/3/4 | 50 | 12:15pm | Sponsor | 100 |
| (^) Women's 3, Collegiate A/B, Masters 40+/50+/60+ | 40 | 1:10pm | Sponsor | 75 |
| (*) Men's Open 3 + Collegiate A/B | 45 | 2:05pm | Sponsor | 100 |
| (^) Men's Men's Masters 35 1/2/3 | 50 | 2:55pm | Sponsor | 100 |
| (#) Women's Pro/1/2/3 | 60 | 4:00pm | Sponsor | 100 |
| Men's Pro/1/2/3 | 60 | 5:05pm | Sponsor | 100 |
Berkeley Streets Criterium Scoring
* Collegiate and open results are scored separately in indicated races.
^ Open categories are scored separately in indicated races.
# No cash prizes for collegiate fields. In the event of a collegiate winner, cash prize goes to top open rider.
Race-day check-in opens at 6:45 am and closes 15 minutes before each race.
Discounted Race Fees for Volunteers
We will have a limited number of discounted race fees for racers willing to volunteer. Volunteers will be assigned to a course marshal position shift for ~3 hours during the criterium (not during their own race, of course).
To sign up for the discounted volunteer race fee, register using code volunteer2024. Volunteer codes are limited to 20 and can be used for $40 off either an omnium or criterium entry and must be used before Friday, April 19th, 11:59 PM.
USAC License Required. USAC 1-Day Beginner’s license: $10/day, only for Open Novice, Women, Juniors, or Youth. Can be purchased online at www.usacycling.org/events/?state=CA , select the appropriate event, and then click on Purchase One-Day License. Bring receipt to the race. USAC 1-Day Experienced license: $35/day, available to all former USAC Cat 1-4 racers. Must be purchased online, prior to the event.
Juniors. We are excited to offer separate junior races this year at the Berkeley Omnium.
Results will be posted at https://www.ontheday.net/
All races are held rain or shine; all sales final no refunds.
FREE KID’S RACE AT THE CRITERIUM
There will be a FREE KID’S RACE at 10:55 at the Berkeley Streets Criterium on Sunday, April 28th. Bring your kiddos and send them around the course for a lap and take some pictures! Show up to the registration.
In Support of Local High School Mountain Bikers
The Berkeley Omnium is also a fundraiser for the local NICA teams at Berkeley High School, El Cerrito High School, Albany High School and and Oakland Composite. A portion of each entry fee goes DIRECTLY to the NICA teams and helps make cycling accessible for young student-athletes. Last year’s event raised $10,000 for the teams.
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