Copper Valley Circuit Race

COPPER VALLEYCIRCUIT RACE At Copperopolis Town Square Sunday 2/22/2026 Now part of the NCNCA Junior Series Held under USAC Rules and Permit 2026-15209Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026Location: Copper Town Square, just off Hwy 4 in Copperopolis, CADirections: From Hwy 4 just west of Rock Creek and O’Byrnes Ferry roads in Copperopolis (Calaveras County, east of Stockton), take the turn into the well marked Town Square project and follow the signs to parking and registration. Do NOT park around the Square itself, follow the signs.Registration: Opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes 15 minutes before each event's start on Tower Street.Course: This is Not the Copperopolis Road Race. It is very similar to Lee Shuemake’s Copper Town Circuit Race up until 2016, and the same as the Copper Valley race in 2019, 2022-2025. Starting from the Square (corner of Town Square and Tower Streets), and heads west out to a left onto Little John Road. The circuit is closed to traffic and is 2 3/4 miles out and 2 3/4 miles back on Little John, a well paved rolling divided roadway. Hairpin turnarounds at either end. Finish is on Littlejohn about 500 meters down from the parking areas. The race does not actually go around the Town Square.Events: Limit Time Start Fee Places Min ValueCategory 3 60 60 min 9:00 am $50 5 $100Category 4 60 60 min 9:03 am $50 5 $100Cat. 5(novice) 50 60 min 9:06 am $50 5 T shirts Mstr 50+ 1/2/3 50 60 min 10:15 am $50 5 $100Mstr 35+ 3/4/5 50 60 min 10:18 am $50 5 $100 Wm 3,4 & 5 (novice) 50 40 min 10:21 am $50 5 $100 Category 3/4 50 60 min 11:30 am $50 5 $100Masters 50+ 4/5 50 60 min 11:33 am $50 5 $100Mstr 60+ 1/2/3/4 50 60 min 11:36 am $50 5 $100Mstr 65+ 50 60 Min 11:36+ $50 5 $100 Wm 3 & Wm 40/50/60 50 60 min 12:40 pm $50 5 $100*Jrs 15-16/17-18 50 40 min 12:42 pm $35 5 $100*Jr Girls 15-16/17-18 50 40 min 12:43 pm $35 5 $100*Jrs 11-12/13-14 50 25 min 12:45 pm $35 5 $50 *Jr Girls 11-12/13-14 50 25 min 12:46 pm $35 5 $50 Pro 1/2/3 60 90 min 1:55 pm $50 5 $200Mstr 35+ 1/2/3 60 90 min 1:58 pm $50 5 $100Wmn Pro 1/2/3/4 50 90 min 2:01 pm $50 5 $200*Junior fields: Each field has two age groups, starting together, picked separately for Junior points2nd race $15 pay full fee up front, get refund at reg.Prizes: Merchandise, tee shirts, cash (40% in $100 races)How to Enter: ---Enter On-lineat www.BikeReg.com from now to February 15 2026 for above fees plus on-line surcharge. From Feb 16 - 18 the fee on-line is $12 additional. No on-line entry after February 18 11:59 p.m. PST. You’ll need to sign and date your entry form/release at race registration desk. ---By Mail: You may still enter by mail, but if a group is filling, go on-line. By mail, send standard USAC entry form/release along with fee above (if Postmarked by Feb 13) to Velo Promo/Copper Valley, 19780 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville, CA 95372. For those postmarked after, add $12. Note: indicate what category you are entering on check or form. Entries for several races in one envelope ok, but be sure to list race names on the outside. Envelopes without names of races on the outside may go to the wrong race. ---At Race: You may enter at the race, provided your event is not filled, for the above listed fee plus $12. 2026 USAC license required (available at race). One day licenses are available only for Novice (cat 5). . Entry fees include $3.00 NCNCA and $5.99 USAC insurance surcharges. Numbers will be provided.Credits: Credit for another VP race will be given if you follow the procedure below by 5 pm Wednesday 2/13 that you can't compete. No credit issued if you plan to enter another race instead; no cash refunds. No substitutions (transferring to another rider) for cancellations. Procedure: Go to "Edit My Entry" link on the BikeReg.com registration page, in your confirmation email, or in your BikeReg account to access this credit system.Champion Discounts: Champions pay normal fees up front; Current NorCal/Nevada District Road Champions and National Road Champions will get a refund at the reg desk of all but $9 per day if 1) their entry is received by the deadline above (otherwise they pay full fee, including late fee) and 2) they ride in the category they won the championship in (Master Cham­pions may ride down in age, and ride for $9, and Juniors may ride up. District jersey is not required.Rules: Official follow vehicles only (volunteer today!!). Bring a pump and a spare, there may be no follow vehicles. It is possible (though highly unlikely) that there will be other traffic on the roadway; always be aware of it and be prepared to slow and/or maneuver; warn riders behind you of hazards. Please read rules/info poster at registration.Further Info:(209) 604-1354. velopro1@gmail.com www.velopromo.com Course Map: