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Ultracycling Cup & World Cup
2009 Season
by John Hughes

"The race schedule is like a personal travel agent. It's similar to, 'Where would you like to go and what would you like to do on your ultimate vacation?'" - Nancy Guth


Ultracycling Cup   Overview   |   12- and 24-hour Challenge   |   Current Standings   |   12/24 Challenge Standings   |   Events   |   Complete Rules   |   Registration Form   |   Event Submission Form   |   Event Verification   |   John Marino Competition History  ]



Thanks to Hammer Nutrition
As part of their continuing commitment to ultra cyclists Hammer Nutrition is sponsoring the Ultracycling Cup. Ultra Cup participants receive discounts on Hammer Nutrition products. For more information go to: www.hammernutrition.com or contact Steve Born at Hammer Nutrition: sborn @ hammernutrition.com or by phone at 1-800-336-1977.

Many thanks to our Ultra Cup sponsors, who provide prizes. Prizes are awarded by lottery to Ultra Cup participants who earn at least five difficulty points.

Hammer Nutrition
Gift certificates
www.hammernutrition.com

Race Across America
RAAM videos
www.raceacrossamerica.org

UMCA
UMCA jerseys and memberships
www.ultracycling.com

VeloPress
Books
www.velopress.com

Bouré Sportswear
Gift certificates
www.boure.com

B & B Gear
Gift certificates
www.bgear.com

Davis 12/24 Hour
Complimentary entries
www.davisbikeclub.org

Calvin's Challenge
Complimentary entries
www.geocities.com/
Colosseum/Field/4526/


Planet Ultra
Complimentary entries
www.planetultra.com

National 24-Hour Challenge
Complimentary entries
www.n24hc.org

Fireweed 400 RAAM Qualifier
Complimentary entries
www.fireweed400.com

Race Across Oregon
Complimentary entries
www.raceacrossoregon.com

Ring of Fire 12/24
Complimentary entries
www.raceacrossoregon.com

Ultracup Format
In 2009 there are three competitions within the Ultracup:

12- & 24-Hour Triple Challenge

Ultracup & World Cup Points Series
Ultra racers compete in a series of double centuries, 12- and 24- hour races, 500-mile races and multi-day ultra races to determine the best ultra riders of the season. A rider searn performance points based on the Difficulty Points (DP) of an event times the rider's average speed. The DP are based on the length of and amount of climbing in an event.

The World Cup is a series of premier races drawn from the European and Americas Cup races. The winners of the World Cup truly earn the title of World Champions.

Team Championships

Calendar: The 2009 calendar is on-line.

Register: Sign up for the Ultracup 2009.


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