Fact Sheet

WHAT:  

The Exergy Tour will take place May 24-28, 2012 over the Memorial Day weekend in five Idaho cities. 16 of the top ladies pro cycling teams from 7 countries around the world will compete in the inaugural race, which was founded by Boise-based Exergy Development Group. It is one of the last races to provide international ranking points crucial to qualifying for the upcoming Olympic Games in London. The Exergy Tour is sanctioned by USA Cycling and is the only ladies race in North America in 2012 with a 2.1 designation by the International Cycling Union (UCI).

The National Association of Girls and Women in Sport is the Official Charitable Partner of the 2012 Exergy Tour.

WHEN:                   

Thursday, May 24 – Monday, May 28, 2012

WHERE:                 

The five-day stage race starts in Boise with an evening Prologue and travels around Southwestern Idaho finishing back in Boise for the final day of racing. The race travels to Nampa, Kuna, Crouch/Garden Valley and Idaho City.

WHY:     

“The Exergy Tour shall showcase the power and excitement of women’s professional cycling and its growing influence globally, while working at all levels to engage our communities in teaching young girls the benefits that individual and team sports competition can bring throughout their lives. Our vision with the Exergy Tour is to communicate this global message and align with relevant organizations dedicated to advancing self confidence, self-esteem and overall well-being of girls and women through physical activity.”

- James Carkulis, CEO, Exergy Development Group.

QUICK FACTS:     

• 16 teams / 117 riders representing 7 countries will compete for a $100,000 prize purse. These professional teams are registered with the Union Cycliste International (UCI) and/or USA Cycling.
• Over 10,300 feet / 3,150 meters of climbing over five days
• 6 Queen of the Mountains (QOM) competitions
• 3 Sprint Lines

Five Jersey Competitions

• Exergy Overall Leader
• St. Luke’s Sports Medicine Best Young Rider
• Colavita Queen of the Mountains
• PowerBar Sprint Leader
• Exergy Most Aggressive Rider

ROUTE SUMMARY:

Prologue:              Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. – Julia Davis Park – Boise – 2.0 miles / 3.2 km – Time Trial

Stage 1:                  Friday, May 25 at 11 a.m. – Nampa Rec Center – Nampa – 76.7 miles / 123.5 km – Road Race

Stage 2:                  Saturday, May 26 at 11 a.m. – Downtown Kuna – 10.4 miles / 16.7 km – Individual Time Trial

Stage 3:                  Sunday, May 27 at 12 p.m. – Crouch/Garden Valley to Idaho City – 59.7 miles / 96.0 km – Road Race

Stage 4:                  Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. – Hyde Park – Boise – 46.7 miles / 75.1 km – Road Race

Additional stage information, including maps, are available online at exergytour.com