*** Nature Valley Grand Prix ***

Nature Valley Grand Prix Pro/Elite Stage Race Pro,1,2 Men & Pro,1-3 Women Minnesota

National Racing Calendar (2.3) - $41,000 in Prize Money

Name "Best Organized Pro/Am race" by Team 7UP's John Lieswyn

June 12-15, 2003 Thurs - Iron Range Road Race, Finish in Virginia, MN Fri am - Mesabi Trail
Time Trial (6 miles) Fri pm - Downtown Minneapolis Classic Sat - Winona Road Race Sun -
Stillwater Criterium

The Minneapolis Downtown Classic will take place on a 1.2 Km course in the entertainment district.
This race will be partnered with the popular Alive After 5 concert, which is held next to the course
in Peavey Plaza. A large and enthusiastic crowd is expected.

The top amateur man and top under-23 woman will receive a leader's jersey after each stage. There
will be an additional prize list for final GC and the top finishers will be recognized on National
television.

Teams of 4 or more will receive a $100 travel subsidy. Teams of 5 or more can submit a rider for
pre-race call up and can have a car in the roadrace caravans. Substantial host housing is available
on a first-come-first-served basis.

Amateur racing in Winona and Stillwater.

More information and the Technical Guide can be found at:

http://www.MinnBikeFestival.com