Velo Promo and Golden Chain Cyclists present the 5th :
SHEA CENTER
CRITERIUM
In Livermore
An Event of the 2026 California Cup Omnium
Held under USAC rules and permit 2026-16072
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Date: Sunday August 9, 2026
Location: Livermore, CA - Constitution at Collier Canyon Rd.
Registration: ONLINE ENTRY preferred, but day-of is available. (see below) https:www.bikereg.com/sheacentercriterium Check-in opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes 15 minutes before each event. Registration at Constitution at Collier Canyon, Livermore.
Directions: From Fwy 580 in Livermore, take the Airway Blvd exit and head north one block to North Canyons Parkway. Turn right and right again onto Constitution Drive. After passing Costco on your left, turn left and watch for signs indicating “Bike Race Parking”, in parking lots to the right. Registration and race HQ are at the front of the parking lot, facing Constitution Drive. Portable toilets are at the back of the parking lot. Follow signs and instructions to parking. Please do not take shorter routes via GPS suggestions.
Location for GPS: 2401 Constitution Drive, Livermore, CA 94551, (but please follow above instructions)
Course: 0.88 mile flat lop, including the usual Shea/Early Birds course AND a long block out-and-back dogleg with a hairpin turn on Constitution. Three 90-degree right turns, and one left, as well as one hairpin right. Route: Collier Canyon, Gateway, Shea Center, Constitution (to hairpin), Collier Canyon. (Same as Oakland/Shea race last September). PLEASE stay out of business parking lots in the center of the course loop; while warming up in the area, obey stop signs and traffic lights. There is usually a great deal of traffic around Costco, only one block away.
Events*: minutes places value fee start limit
Category 3 45 6 $100 $50 8:00 a.m. 50
Category 4 40 6 $100 $50 8:55 50
Master 60& 65+ 1/2/3/4 45 6 $100 $50 9:45 50
Mast. 35+ 1/2/3 45 6 $100 $50 10:45 50
Master 50*+ 1/2/3 45 6 $100 $50 11:40 50
Shea Kids Race** 10 all awards $0 12:35 p.m. 50
Women 1/2/3/4/P 50 10 $200 $50 12:55 p.m. 50
Cat. 1/2/3/Pro 60 10 $200 $50 1:55 p.m. 65
2^nd Race $20 (may need to pay full fee online and get refund at reg)
Prizes: For the events listed as races, only .Cash (min. 30%) & tee shirts
How to Enter:
---Enter On-line at www.bikereg.com from now to August 2, 2026 for above fees plus on-line surcharge. From Aug 3-5, the fee on-line is $15 additional. No on-line entry after Aug 5 at midnight PST. You may need to sign and date your entry form/release at race registration desk. Race day entry available, see below.
---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 Friday July 31) to Velo Promo/Shea, 19780 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville, CA 95372. For those postmarked after, add $15. 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 $15
2026 USAC license required (available at race). Entry fees include $3 NCNCA and $5.99 USAC insurance surcharges. Numbers will be provided. .One day licenses available for Novice (Cat 5).
Credit for another VP race will be given if you follow the below procedure by 5 pm Wednesday 8/6 letting us know 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 Criterium Champions and National Criterium 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: Free lap rule applies; bring wheels.
Further Info: (209) 604-1354. [email protected] www.velopromo.com