2015 USA CYCLING COLLEGIATE ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS MAY 8-10, 2015 TECHNICAL GUIDE

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1 2015 USA CYCLING COLLEGIATE ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS MAY 8-10, 2015 TECHNICAL GUIDE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Asheville! Sponsors Lodging Airports..7 Event Staff... 8 Event Schedule....9 Registration and Fee Info Courses Awards Banquet.. 26 Team Leaders Forum 27 Race Number Placement 28 Anti-Doping..29 Additional Race Details Rules, Regulations, and Eligibility Updated 05/04/2015

3 WELCOME TO ASHEVILLE! Welcome to Asheville and Madison County! We are thrilled to host USA Cycling competitors and fans for the 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championship! Photo Courtesy of northlodge.com Asheville is that type of unique, special place that lingers sweetly in your mind and memories for years to come. The city's rich architectural legacy with its mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles is the perfect retro-urban backdrop to the edgy energy that emanates from the locally owned-shops and art galleries, distinctive restaurants and exciting entertainment venues. Known as an art colony, a healing resort and a home to notable luminaries, statesmen and bohemians, Asheville is one of the most welcoming, vibrant cities in America. overhauls in past decades, Asheville's historic and architecturally diverse downtown remains beautifully preserved. There's something special about Asheville, and the world is just beginning to discover it. This thriving mountain city features a funky and eclectic downtown, 30-plus art galleries downtown alone, a burgeoning culinary scene, a thriving live music scene and, of course, the awe-inspiring scenery of the Appalachian Mountains. Asheville is the ultimate playground, with a wide diversity of outdoor adventures and the ideal destination for an active and healthy getaway. Photo courtesy of visitmadisoncounty.com Photo Courtesy of northlodge.com A bastion of cutting-edge art and technology in the Blue Ridge, the city also prides itself on its fascinating Appalachian past and celebrates this culture with annual events such as Shindig on the Green. While many cities underwent major Just minutes from Asheville, NC, Madison County is full of ways to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Within the Pisgah National Forest, the Appalachian Trail and hiking trails provide a wide range of opportunities for hiking. Other outdoor activities include whitewater rafting on the French Broad River, bicycling on scenic and lightly-traveled mountain roads; horseback riding on trails which provide unique vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains; fishing in our mountain streams and rivers. Check out to help plan your unforgettable Asheville experience, and to assist you while you are here. Best of luck to all race participants! We hope you enjoy your time in the Asheville Region! Average high/low temperatures for early May: 75 F/53 F Sunrise/sunset for early May: 6:35 a.m. / 8:20 p.m. 3 Updated 05/04/2015

4 Welcome to Asheville, a world renowned bustling tourist destination, named one of 15 must-see travel destinations in the world by Frommer s travel guides. We are very excited to be your host for the 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships! Mountain adventures await your visit to the Asheville area, whether you re planning a culinary travel experience with a tour of restaurants and microbreweries, or if you re checking out the areas top-rated cycling or whitewater kayaking. There s so much to see and do in Asheville, that the only problem is narrowing the options! You may also find it interesting to know that the President and the First Lady chose Asheville as the destination for a romantic spring getaway, enjoying southern BBQ and a day hiking along the trails near Blue Ridge Parkway. Outdoor adventure possibilities never end in Asheville, with four navigable rivers, winter skiing, and all kinds of biking challenges: curvy roads for motorbike, miles of off-road trails for mountain bike, and the Blue Ridge Parkway and great roads for road bike. The area s reputation continues to grow as an outdoor mecca, with an annual festival devoted strictly to mountain sports and consistent ratings by publications as a top adventure town in the U.S. Asheville also appeals to those seeking art and culture. Asheville has more art deco architecture than any other city outside of Miami. If shopping is your thing, check out the local crafts at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway, just outside of downtown. Many of the craftspeople offer demonstrations and are happy to talk about their craft. The Blue Ridge Parkway, which connects the Great Smoky National Park with the Shenandoah National Park and runs right through Asheville, is a great launching point for hiking and biking, or for those looking for a scenic picnic at an overlook. Madison County, this Blue Ridge gem in Western North Carolina just 20 minutes from Asheville is home to over 55,000 acres of National Forest providing a majestic backdrop to the world s third oldest river our mighty French Broad. Our timeless tradition of musical history which is known worldwide will accompany you as you share the majesty of nature and the rural abundance of our small town heritage. Plan to visit us one of the nineteen Madison Counties in the United States. We offer outdoor sports for all enthusiasts whether a rafting trip suits your fancy, a cycling adventure along our country roads or a good horseback ride. Better yet experience our natural hot springs, one of only two east of the Mississippi. Come and you ll see. Life in Madison County is the way life should be easy living with a song in the air. We hope you enjoy your stay here in Asheville and Madison County and we hope to see you back in the future! Ben VanCamp Executive Director Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission 4 Updated 05/04/2015

5 SPONSORS 5 Updated 05/04/2015

6 LODGING RACE HEADQUARTERS Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville One Resort Drive Asheville, NC (828) Make Reservations Now Make your reservations now by calling the resort at (800) , by ing the resort, or by clicking the reserve online button for Crowne Plaza s online booking engine. RESERVATIONS Photo courtesy of ashevillecp.com 6 Updated 05/04/2015

7 AIRPORTS AVL Asheville Regional Airport 61 Terminal Dr, Fletcher, NC (828) To Asheville Crowne Plaza: 14.2 miles 16 minutes(approx.) Crowne Plaza Registration Headquarters Address: Crowne Plaza 1 Resort Dr, Asheville, NC (828) Updated 05/04/2015

8 EVENT STAFF USA CYCLING Tara McCarthy Tom Mahoney Emily Palmer Kellan Egelston Shimano Cath Jett John Jett Chad Andrews Joe Jefferson ADDITIONAL EVENT STAFF National Events Manager Technical Programs Manager Interscholastic Cycling and Club Development Coordinator National Events Intern Neutral Support Timing Timing Announcer Announcer REFEREE AND JUDGES Dot Abbott Ken Hart Sean McNeal Judith Rhyne Bobby Threatt Brent Lyons John Ormand Marijn Braadbaart Duke Spinelli Larry Norris Chief Referee Chief Judge Panel Panel Judge Motor Referee Motor Referee Motor Referee Motor Referee Motor Referee 8 Updated 05/04/2015

9 EVENTSCHEDULE 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships EVENT SCHEDULE May DATE TIME EVENT NOTES Thursday May 7 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration/Packet Pick-Up 6:30 p.m. Rider and Team Meeting Arts Council 90 S. Main St. Marshall, NC Arts Council 90 S. Main St. Marshall, NC Friday May 8 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Packet Pick-Up ONLY Blannahassett Island, Marshall, NC 8:00 a.m. Road Race Collegiate Female D km (2 laps) 8:15 a.m. Road Race Collegiate Female D km (2 laps) 12:00 p.m. Road Race Collegiate Male D km (3 laps) 12:15 p.m. Road Race Collegiate Male D km (3 laps) Saturday May 9 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration/Packet Pick-Up Start/Finish Area 8:00 a.m. Non-Championship Cat 3/4 Men 40 min; Coxe Ave. Criterium 8:45 a.m. Non-Championship Masters 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4* 45 min; Coxe Ave. Criterium 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Team Leaders Forum Asheville Pizza Company 9:40 a.m. Non-Championship Junior min; Coxe Ave. Criterium 9:40 a.m. Non-Championship Junior min; Coxe Ave. Criterium 10:15 a.m. Non-Championship Cat 3/4 Women 30 min; Coxe Ave. Criterium To Follow Awards AM Races Finish Stage 11:00 a.m. Criterium Collegiate Female D2 50 min + 3 laps; Coxe Ave. Criterium 12:15 p.m. Criterium Collegiate Female D1 50 min + 3 laps; Coxe Ave. Criterium 1:30 p.m. Criterium Collegiate Male D2 70 min + 3 laps; Coxe Ave. Criterium 3:00 p.m. Criterium Collegiate Male D1 70 min + 3 laps; Coxe Ave. Criterium 4:30 p.m. Criterium Pro 1/2/3 Women / Non-Championship 50 min; Coxe Ave. Criterium 6:15 p.m. Awards (Collegiate) Collegiate Banquet at Crowne Plaza 5:30 p.m. Criterium Pro 1/2/3 Men / Non-Championship 60 min; Coxe Ave. Criterium To Follow Awards (Pro Women, Pro Men) Finish Stage Sunday May 10 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration/Packet Pick-Up Start/Finish Area 8:30 a.m. Team Time Trial Collegiate Male D2 30km Marshall Course To Follow Team Time Trial Collegiate Male D1 30km Marshall Course To Follow Team Time Trial Collegiate Female D2 30km Marshall Course To Follow Team Time Trial Collegiate Female D1 30km Marshall Course To Follow Omnium awards Blannhassett Island 11:00 a.m. Tandem Para-cycling Male 25km Marshall Course To Follow Tandem Para-cycling Female 25km Marshall Course 11:40 a.m. Para C4 Male 25km Marshall Course To Follow Para C5 Male 25km Marshall Course To Follow Para C1 Male 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para C2 Male 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para C3 Male 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para C1 Female 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para C2 Female 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para C3 Female 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para C4 Female 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para C5 Female 20km Marshall Course 12:30 p.m. Para H1 Male 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para H2 Male 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para H3 Male 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para H4 Male 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para H5 Male 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para T1 Male 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para T2 Male 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para H1 Female 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para H2 Female 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para H3 Female 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para H4 Female 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para H5 Female 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para T1 Female 20km Marshall Course To Follow Para T2 Female 20km Marshall Course 1:30 p.m. Individual Time Trial Collegiate Male D2 20km Marshall Course To Follow Individual Time Trial Collegiate Male D1 20km Marshall Course To Follow Individual Time Trial Collegiate Female D2 20km Marshall Course To Follow Individual Time Trial Collegiate Female D1 20km Marshall Course To Follow Awards Marshall Courthouse _ 9 Updated 05/04/2015

10 REGISTRATION AND FEE INFO ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN Monday, April 6th, 11:00am EDT Individual $70 TTT Team $195 *ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSE Tuesday, May 5, 11:59pm EDT* ONSITE REGISTRATION Begins Thursday, May 7, :00pm EDT Individual $100 TTT & ITT $300 ONSITE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP TIMES* Thursday, May 7, :00pm-6:00pm Friday, May 8, :00am-11:00am Saturday, May 9, :00am-4:30pm Sunday, May 10, :00am-12:00pm (Packet Pick-Up Only) *There is NO day-of registration allowed* In order to register, each collegiate rider must be marked as qualified by his or her conference director, indicating that the rider has participated in his or her conference season, and earned one of the conference s start spots. If you are unable to register, please contact your Conference Director. When registering for the team time trial, teams should register 1 rider only and then confirm the remainder of the team at packet pick-up/registration. Team Time Trial and Individual Time Trial registration will be online only. There will be no onsite registration for the team time trial or individual time trial. Pre-registration will be available at Log into your online account and from your My USA Cycling page, follow the link to register for the 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships. For FAQ about USA Cycling s online registration system, Click Here. All registration and packet pick-up will be at different locations, please see schedule. Under no circumstances will riders be allowed to register for a race on the day of the event; however a rider may pick up his or her packet and number. Start sheets will have already been finalized. There is no registration on Sunday. You may not pick up someone else s packet for them. All riders must pick up their own packet in person. You must present your valid USA Cycling license/government issued picture ID at pick-up. Minors must have a LEGAL guardian (not coach) sign their release form. Important Note: What s the difference between Packet Pick-Up and Registration? Registration is when you sign up to do a race and pay the entry fee. Packet Pick-Up is when you sign your waivers and receive your bib number. Note: there will also be non-championship criterium races held on Saturday. For additional information or to register, click here. 10 Updated 05/04/2015

11 COURSES ROAD RACE COURSE MAP ELEVATION (Meters) 11 Updated 05/04/2015

12 . 1 Lap = 39.43km/ 24.5mi 12 Updated 05/04/2015

13 ROAD RACE COURSE LOG 18mph 28.9kph 20mph 32kph 22mph 35.4kph 24mph 38.6kph Point to Point Miles Ridde n Miles to Go KM Ridden KM to Go Action Taken Course Direction 0:00:00 0:00:00 0:00:00 0:00: Start Race start at stop sign at exit of old glove factory parking 0:01:00 0:00:54 0:00:49 0:00: vright onto Bailey Branch Rd. 2nd Feed Zone after first lap 0:02:00 0:01:48 0:01:38 0:01: cs end first climb 0:03:40 0:03:18 0:03:00 0:02: cs start second climb 0:07:40 0:06:54 0:06:16 0:05: cs 0:11:40 0:10:30 0:09:33 0:08: cs end second climb 0:13:20 0:12:00 0:10:55 0:10: Left onto Bear Creek Rd. 0:16:40 0:15:00 0:13:38 0:12: cs 0:17:40 0:15:54 0:14:27 0:13: cs start third climb 0:20:00 0:18:00 0:16:22 0:15: cs end third climb 0:23:20 0:21:00 0:19:05 0:17: cs 0:23:40 0:21:18 0:19:22 0:17: Left onto Jarrett Farm Rd. 0:24:40 0:22:12 0:20:11 0:18: Right onto Old Hwy 20 0:26:20 0:23:42 0:21:33 0:19: cs caution narrow, twisting descent 0:29:00 0:26:06 0:23:44 0:21: Left at narrow one lane bridge 0:29:20 0:26:24 0:24:00 0:22: cs 0:29:40 0:26:42 0:24:16 0:22: cs enter into Buncombe County 0:31:40 0:28:30 0:25:55 0:23: cs start fourth climb 0:34:20 0:30:54 0:28:05 0:25: vright onto Old Hwy 20 0:34:40 0:31:12 0:28:22 0:26: Left onto Fletcher Martin Rd. 0:37:00 0:33:18 0:30:16 0:27: Left onto Curtis Parker Rd. 0:38:20 0:34:30 0:31:22 0:28: cs start fifth climb 0:40:00 0:36:00 0:32:44 0:30: cs end fifth climb 0:43:40 0:39:18 0:35:44 0:32: Left onto Fletcher Martin Rd. 0:45:00 0:40:30 0:36:49 0:33: cs 0:45:20 0:40:48 0:37:05 0:34: Left onto Hwy 251 0:47:20 0:42:36 0:38:44 0:35: cs 0:53:40 0:48:18 0:43:55 0:40: cs caution landfill traffic 0:58:40 0:52:48 0:48:00 0:44: cs enter back into Madison County 1:08:20 1:01:30 0:55:55 0:51: cs 1:11:00 1:03:54 0:58:05 0:53: cs 1:12:00 1:04:48 0:58:55 0:54: vleft onto Hwy 251 1:17:00 1:09:18 1:03:00 0:57: cs 1:19:00 1:11:06 1:04:38 0:59: cs Finish Line at Depot building on Main St. 1:19:40 1:11:42 1:05:11 0:59: cs through traffic light 1:20:00 1:12:00 1:05:27 1:00: Left onto Bailey Branch Rd. 13 Updated 05/04/2015

14 1:20:20 1:12:18 1:05:44 1:00: cs caution railroad Xing 1:20:40 1:12:36 1:06:00 1:00: Right onto Bailey Branch Rd. 1:21:40 1:13:30 1:06:49 1:01: vright onto Bailey Branch Rd. 1:22:40 1:14:24 1:07:38 1:02: cs end first climb 1:24:20 1:15:54 1:09:00 1:03: cs start second climb 1:28:20 1:19:30 1:12:16 1:06: cs 1:32:20 1:23:06 1:15:33 1:09: cs end second climb 1:34:00 1:24:36 1:16:55 1:10: Left onto Bear Creek Rd. 1:37:20 1:27:36 1:19:38 1:13: cs 1:38:20 1:28:30 1:20:27 1:13: cs start third climb 1:40:40 1:30:36 1:22:22 1:15: cs end third climb 1:42:40 1:32:24 1:24:00 1:17: cs Feed Zone 1:44:00 1:33:36 1:25:05 1:18: cs 1:44:20 1:33:54 1:25:22 1:18: Left onto Jarrett Farm Rd. 1:45:20 1:34:48 1:26:11 1:19: Right onto Old Hwy 20 1:47:00 1:36:18 1:27:33 1:20: cs caution narrow, twisting descent 1:49:40 1:38:42 1:29:44 1:22: Left at narrow one lane bridge 1:50:00 1:39:00 1:30:00 1:22: cs 1:50:20 1:39:18 1:30:16 1:22: cs enter into Buncombe County 1:52:20 1:41:06 1:31:55 1:24: cs start fourth climb 1:55:00 1:43:30 1:34:05 1:26: vright onto Old Hwy 20 1:55:20 1:43:48 1:34:22 1:26: Left onto Fletcher Martin Rd. 1:57:40 1:45:54 1:36:16 1:28: Left onto Curtis Parker Rd. 1:59:00 1:47:06 1:37:22 1:29: cs start fifth climb 2:00:40 1:48:36 1:38:44 1:30: cs end fifth climb 2:04:20 1:51:54 1:41:44 1:33: Left onto Fletcher Martin Rd. 2:05:40 1:53:06 1:42:49 1:34: cs 2:06:00 1:53:24 1:43:05 1:34: Left onto Hwy 251 2:08:00 1:55:12 1:44:44 1:36: cs 2:14:20 2:00:54 1:49:55 1:40: cs caution landfill traffic 2:19:20 2:05:24 1:54:00 1:44: cs enter back into Madison County 2:29:00 2:14:06 2:01:55 1:51: cs 2:31:40 2:16:30 2:04:05 1:53: cs 2:32:40 2:17:24 2:04:55 1:54: vleft onto Hwy 251 2:37:40 2:21:54 2:09:00 1:58: cs 2:39:40 2:23:42 2:10:38 1:59: cs Finish Line at Depot building on Main St. 2:40:20 2:24:18 2:11:11 2:00: cs through traffic light 2:40:40 2:24:36 2:11:27 2:00: Left onto Bailey Branch Rd. 2:41:00 2:24:54 2:11:44 2:00: cs caution railroad Xing 2:41:20 2:25:12 2:12:00 2:01: Right onto Bailey Branch Rd. 2:42:20 2:26:06 2:12:49 2:01: vright onto Bailey Branch Rd. 14 Updated 05/04/2015

15 2:43:20 2:27:00 2:13:38 2:02: cs end first climb 2:45:00 2:28:30 2:15:00 2:03: cs start second climb 2:49:00 2:32:06 2:18:16 2:06: cs 2:53:00 2:35:42 2:21:33 2:09: cs end second climb 2:54:40 2:37:12 2:22:55 2:11: Left onto Bear Creek Rd. 2:58:00 2:40:12 2:25:38 2:13: cs 2:59:00 2:41:06 2:26:27 2:14: cs start third climb 3:01:20 2:43:12 2:28:22 2:16: cs end third climb 3:02:40 2:44:24 2:29:27 2:17: cs Feed Zone 3:04:40 2:46:12 2:31:05 2:18: cs 3:05:00 2:46:30 2:31:22 2:18: Left onto Jarrett Farm Rd. 3:06:00 2:47:24 2:32:11 2:19: Right onto Old Hwy 20 3:07:40 2:48:54 2:33:33 2:20: cs caution narrow, twisting descent 3:10:20 2:51:18 2:35:44 2:22: Left at narrow one lane bridge 3:10:40 2:51:36 2:36:00 2:23: cs 3:11:00 2:51:54 2:36:16 2:23: cs enter into Buncombe County 3:13:00 2:53:42 2:37:55 2:24: cs start fourth climb 3:15:40 2:56:06 2:40:05 2:26: vright onto Old Hwy 20 3:16:00 2:56:24 2:40:22 2:27: Left onto Fletcher Martin Rd. 3:18:20 2:58:30 2:42:16 2:28: Left onto Curtis Parker Rd. 3:19:40 2:59:42 2:43:22 2:29: cs start fifth climb 3:21:20 3:01:12 2:44:44 2:31: cs end fifth climb 3:25:00 3:04:30 2:47:44 2:33: Left onto Fletcher Martin Rd. 3:26:20 3:05:42 2:48:49 2:34: cs 3:26:40 3:06:00 2:49:05 2:35: Left onto Hwy 251 3:28:40 3:07:48 2:50:44 2:36: cs 3:35:00 3:13:30 2:55:55 2:41: cs caution landfill traffic 3:40:00 3:18:00 3:00:00 2:45: cs enter back into Madison County 3:49:40 3:26:42 3:07:55 2:52: cs 3:52:20 3:29:06 3:10:05 2:54: cs 3:53:20 3:30:00 3:10:55 2:55: vleft onto Hwy 251 3:58:40 3:34:48 3:15:16 2:59: Right onto Hayes Run Rd. DEVIATION 3:58:20 3:34:30 3:15:00 2:58: cs 4:00:20 3:36:18 3:16:38 3:00: cs Finish Line at Depot building on Main St. ROAD RACE NOTES Staging for each race will take place 20 min prior to each start Call-ups will be performed according to rule 7I3 and will be posted with start lists the night before the event 15 Updated 05/04/2015

16 There will be Shimano neutral support follow vehicles with licensed mechanics Feeding is not allowed on the first lap Team staff should plan to walk from Team Parking to Feed Zone. No parking available in Feed Zone. Parking is at the Redmon Baptist Church on Bear Creek Rd. Team feeders should wear a team jersey/jacket/etc. and feed from the right There is no neutral feed No team vehicles will be allowed 16 Updated 05/04/2015

17 Directions to Road Race 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships Parking is on Blannahassett Island 17 Updated 05/04/2015

18 ROAD RACE PARKING AND VENUE MAP 18 Updated 05/04/2015

19 CRITERIUM COURSE MAP For a printable PDF version, visit 1 Lap= 1.61km/.84 mi ELEVATION (Feet) 19 Updated 05/04/2015

20 CRITERIUM CRITERIUM NOTES Staging will begin 20 minutes prior to each race start Call-ups will be performed according to rule 7I3 and will be posted with start lists the night before the event Course will travel in a clockwise direction Shimano will be providing neutral support at a fully-staffed neutral wheel pit, located just before the start/finish line Free laps will be allowed until 8 kilometers to go after that, no one may re-enter the race Dropped riders will be pulled at the discretion of the race officials 20 Updated 05/04/2015

21 INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM TIME TRIAL COURSE MAP 1 Lap= 15.53km/ 9.65mi ELEVATION (meters) 21 Updated 05/04/2015

22 TIME TRIAL INFORMATION TIME TRIAL NOTES Start times will be available at packet pick-up for both TTT and ITT Complete teams and individual riders must report to bike check 15 minutes prior to their start. Failure to do so may result in a delayed start. Bike check/start ramp is located on South Main St, roughly one block from the finish line The course is closed to training once racing has started It is recommended that athletes use trainers to warm up, considering the busy downtown location of the event Shimano will be providing neutral support at the Start and assistance along the course. Start order for TTT will be based on 2014 s team results, with new teams starting first in random order Top 10 ITT finishers from 2014 will receive preferred seeding, preceded by riders seeded in reverse order based on USAC TT rankings Teams for the team time trials shall consist of three or four riders. Teams will be timed on the leading wheel of the third rider, per rule 7I7(e) No team follow vehicles are allowed 22 Updated 05/04/2015

23 Driving Directions to Time Trial (*Different than Road Directions*) 23 Updated 05/04/2015

24 TIME TRIAL PARKING AND VENUE MAP 24 Updated 05/04/2015

25 MEDICAL LOCATIONS MAP 25 Updated 05/04/2015

26 AWARDS BANQUET 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships Please join us at the conclusion of the men's Division I Criterium on Saturday, May 9 at the Asheville Crowne Plaza for a night of great food, entertainment and awards. The banquet will feature a delicious BBQ dinner buffet. The dinner will be a celebration of the 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships and will showcase the winners from Friday s and Saturday s events as well as scholarship recipients, graduating seniors and the 2014 Spring Academic All-Stars. The menu for this year s banquet will offer a variety of options including BBQ chicken and pork, potato salad, coleslaw, corn, beans, corn muffins, apple pie, chocolate cake and iced tea. Vegetarian options are available for pre-order only through the registration page. Tickets will be sold through the online registration page. The Road Race and Criterium National Championship titles will be presented at the Saturday night banquet as well as recognition of other athletes, including graduating seniors, scholarship recipients and academic allstars. Dinner begins at 6:15 p.m., with award presentations at 7:00 p.m. The dinner cost is $28 per person. Tickets are ONLY available for purchase online by clicking here. Tickets will not be available at the door, so be sure to purchase in advance. For those who prefer not to eat at the banquet but wish to attend the awards ceremony, there will be standing room available after dinner. Attending only the awards ceremony is free of cost. Plan to arrive no earlier than 6:50 p.m. to attend the awards ceremony. 26 Updated 05/04/2015

27 TEAM LEADERS FORUM 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships Don t miss this year s Team Leaders Forum, an opportunity to learn from other club officers and some of the most successful teams in the country about how to grow and maintain a thriving collegiate cycling team. The greatest threat to any collegiate cycling team is also the most unavoidable: graduation. What will happen to your team when the essential officers and strongest racers leave for the real world? Will it fade away, like so many collegiate cycling teams, or stay strong and continue to grow, perhaps even winning national championships in the future? Make sure it s the latter by attending this open forum. This is your opportunity to ask and answer any kind of questions you have on successfully leading a collegiate cycling team into the future. Snacks, coffee and soda will be provided. Topics to be covered: Maintaining a legacy for your team Recruitment and retention Growing women in cycling Sponsorship and fundraising Gaining school support and funding When: Saturday, May 9 th, 9:00-10:00 a.m. EDT Where: Asheville Brewing Company Registration for this event is free, but please make sure you register as part of your event registration. 27 Updated 05/04/2015

28 RACE NUMBER PLACEMENT 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships 28 Updated 05/04/2015

29 ANTI-DOPING ADDITIONAL RACE DETAILS UNITED STATES ANTI-DOPING AGENCY The United States Anti-Doping Agency is the independent anti-doping agency for the Olympic Movement in the United States. USADA is dedicated to eliminating doping in sport, preserving the well-being of sport, and ensuring the health of athletes through drug testing, research initiatives, and educational programs. AWARDS AND AWARDS BANQUET Saturday s Awards Banquet will be held at the Asheville Crowne Plaza. The banquet will be at 6:15 p.m. and the awards presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. Sunday awards will be held on the main finish stage immediately following the last race. CALL-UPS Call-ups will be performed according to rule 7I3, and will be posted with start lists the night before the event. MEDICAL Medical support will be provided by the nearest hospital, Mission Hospital: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC See map on page 22. SELECTION OF RIDERS FOR DOPING CONTROL By registering to compete at this event you have consented to be subject to drug testing and adhere to the penalties associated with an anti-doping rules violation. Noncompliance or refusing to be tested will result in the same penalties as a doping violation. For more detailed information concerning USADA protocol and banned substances, please visit the USADA website at All athletes should check the results board once they complete their race. If athletes are selected for testing, numbers of selected riders will be posted next to the results. NEUTRAL SUPPORT Shimano will be providing neutral technical support throughout the event. RESULTS Results will be posted near the finish line after each race. The protest period is 15 minutes after posting, after which time they become FINAL. Final results will be posted to the USA Cycling website. RADIOS Riders may not use radios, telephones, or other communication devices. No earpieces may be worn. Audio playback devices are forbidden. VEHICLES No team vehicles are allowed in any race. OFFICIAL EVENT WEBSITE 29 Updated 05/04/2015

30 RULES AND ELIGIBILITY The following is an excerpt of USA Cycling National Championships rules. For the full rulebook, please visit: ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS 1. All riders/teams must bring this form with them to packet pick-up to verify their full-time status: Riders will not be allowed to start their races without this form. 2. To register, each rider s Conference Director must first check off that the rider has met both the minimum race requirements (#3-4 below), and qualified for one of the conference s allocated start spots (#5 below). 3. To compete in the criterium or road race, riders need to have competed as a category A rider in at least three conference mass start races this season, and must hold a USA Cycling Collegiate license. 4. To compete in the team time trial, riders must have competed as a category A rider in at least two races this season, and must hold a USA Cycling Collegiate license. (This means that any category collegiate rider can enter the National Championship TTT event, so long as they have entered two category A TTTs this season.) 5. Each conference is allocated a finite number of start spots in the criterium and road races. To earn one of these spots, in addition to the minimum requirements (#3-4 above), riders must rank highly enough in the conference either as a team or individual. Each conference determines differently how many of these spots go to teams and how many go to individuals, so ask your conference director or team leader for details. If you don t think you will earn enough points either as a team or individual to qualify, there may be extra start spots available from other conferences, so ask your conference director. 6. For each gender, teams may enter up to 6 riders in the road race, 4 riders in the criterium, and one team of 3 to 4 riders in the team time trial (time taken on the third wheel). There are no limits on the number on the number of entrants per team in the ITT, although teams may only enter a total of 10 men and 10 women at the National Championships. 7. Full rules for the event and collegiate cycling in general can be found in sections 6 and 7 of the USA Cycling Rule Book, including explanations of scoring and call-up procedures. Questions on the eligibility and qualification process for USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships should be directed to Emily Palmer, USA Cycling High School and Club Development Coordinator, at or epalmer@usacycling.org. EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 1. Bicycles used in all events must conform to the current UCI and USAC regulations for mass-start legal bicycles. 2. No handlebar extensions, including "aero bars," or other forms of bars offering forearm support, shall be allowed. 3. Wheels used in all events must conform to USA Cycling mass-start legal regulations. The UCI maintains a website with the information of approved wheels. Generally, this means that all wheels must have at least 16 spokes, each spoke must be no more than 2.4mm thick in any dimension, and the rim must be no more than 25mm deep. A list of wheels that can be excepted from those requirements can be found here: Disc brakes will be allowed. 30 Updated 05/04/2015