2012 USA CYCLING COLLEGIATE ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS OGDEN, UTAH MAY 4-6, 2012 OFFICIAL TECHNICAL GUIDE. 1 Official Technical Guide

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1 2012 USA CYCLING COLLEGIATE ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS OGDEN, UTAH MAY 4-6, 2012 OFFICIAL TECHNICAL GUIDE 1 Official Technical Guide

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Ogden!....3 Sponsors Host Hotel/Race Headquarters... 5 Additional Lodging Airports. 7 Event Staff Event Schedule... 9 Registration and Fee Info Courses Awards Banquet.. 20 Collegiate All-Stars. 21 Race Number Placement Anti-Doping. 23 Additional Race Details Rules, Regulations, and Eligibility Official Technical Guide

3 WELCOME TO OGDEN! Welcome to Ogden, Utah, the Crossroads of the West! The Ogden/Weber Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to serve host to USA Cycling athletes and fans with an experience that goes beyond the expected through the community s natural beauty, stimulating culture, and love-atfirst-sight appeal. The rich personality derives from a unique balance of downtown Ogden s vibrant shopping, dining, and nightlife with backyard access to year-round outdoor recreation and the majestic beauty of the Wasatch Mountain Range. Once a lawless frontier town teeming with largerthan-life legends and colorful characters (crime boss Al Capone himself was heard to comment that Ogden was too wild a town even for him), Ogden today is all about one thing: making you feel at home while setting the stage for genuine adventure. Ogden was incorporated as a city in 1851, making it the 3 rd incorporated city west of the Missouri River behind only San Francisco and Salt Lake City. Ogden is not your typical anything. Immerse yourself in the unique mountain to metro allure that makes this magnificent high adventure, natural playground the perfect travel destination for work, play, or a little bit of both. In just one day you can shop the eclectic boutiques and art galleries of Historic 25 th Street, plummet down a five-diamond backcountry bowl at Snowbasin Ski Resort, enjoy a sumptuous evening meal at a downtown restaurant, then settle in for a cozy evening in one of the many great hotels. Ogden s natural affinity to outdoor recreation and the community s support and passion for sports makes it the perfect destination for the 2012 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships. Go to to help assist you while you are here. Enjoy your time in Ogden! Average high/low temperatures for early May: 70 F/47 F Sunrise/sunset for early May: 6:20am/8:30pm 3 Official Technical Guide

4 SPONSORS 4 Official Technical Guide

5 HOST HOTEL / RACE HEADQUARTERS Marriott Ogden th Street Ogden, UT el/slcog-ogden-marroitt The Marriott Ogden is proud to serve as the Host Hotel and Race Headquarters of the 2012 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships. Make reservations now for a special event rate of $90/night at p=resvlink, or mention USA Cycling if reserving by phone. The Ogden Marriott Hotel is a gem among Ogden hotels. Situated in central Ogden, it is located near Historic 25 th Street. It features over 14,000 square feet of event space and 292 guest rooms, ideal for large events. Surrounded by breathtaking scenic beauty and in the heart of the mountain metro city, the Marriott Ogden is perfect for family vacations, business trips, corporate conferences and business meetings, and special events. Let the Marriott Ogden inspire your next adventure! 5 Official Technical Guide

6 ADDITIONAL LODGING Holiday Inn is proud to serve as the Official Hotel of all USA Cycling National Championships Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Ogden 2245 South 1200 West, Ogden, UT $90/night for singles and doubles Ben Lomond Suites Historic Hotel 2510 Washington Boulevard, Ogden, UT $99/night for singles and doubles (includes breakfast) Hampton Inn and Suites 2401 Washington Boulevard, Ogden, UT Other lodging, as well as dining and entertainment info, can be found at 6 Official Technical Guide

7 AIRPORTS Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) 210 S Rio Grande Street Salt Lake City, UT Directions to downtown Ogden: (41 miles approx. 45 minutes) 1. Take I-80 East from airport to City Center/Ogden/Provo 2. Take exit 117 toward I-215 North/Ogden 3. Merge onto I-215 North 4. Merge onto I-15 North 5. Take exit 342 for UT-53 toward 24 th Street 6. Turn right onto UT-53 East/Pennsylvania Avenue for downtown Ogden 7 Official Technical Guide

8 EVENT STAFF STAFF: OFFICIALS: Tony Leko USAC - National Events Manager Chuck Hodge Chief Referee Micah Rice USAC - Managing Director of National Events Boris Decourt Chief Judge Tom Mahoney USAC - Results, Rankings and Registration Manager Cindy Yorgason Commissaire Jeffrey Hansen USAC - H.S. and Collegiate Program Manager Jeff Helgerson Commissaire Jesse Hammond USAC - New Media Manager Holly Blanco Judge Sara Toliver Ogden/Weber CVB - President/CEO Harry Lam Judge Rich Koski Ogden/Weber CVB - Director of Sales Brett Griggs Moto Chad Sperry Breakaway Promotions - Operations Director Bob Maddocks Moto Brad Sohner Announcer James Abbott Moto One2Go Event Services Timing Tim Schaars Moto Shimano Neutral Support Richard Blanco Timeboard Kimberly Garvie Timeboard WEBSITE: USA Cycling s Official Event Page: 8 Official Technical Guide

9 EVENT SCHEDULE 9 Official Technical Guide

10 REGISTRATION AND FEE INFO ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION Opening Date: April 4, 2012 at 11:00am EDT Fee: $50/person/race (including TTT) ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION INCREASE N/A *Online Reg closes May 1, 2012 at 11:59pm EDT* ON-SITE REGISTRATION Opening Date: May 3, 2012 at 2:00-6:00pm (local) (See event schedule for additional times) Fee: $70/person/race (including TTT) *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. 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 2012 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships. For any FAQ about USA Cycling s online registration system, click here. Under no circumstances will riders be allowed to register for a race on the day of the event, as start sheets will have already been finalized and printed. There will be no registration on Sunday. Riders may pick up their packet for free during hours at the race headquarters or during listed on-site hours. 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 or a photo ID at registration/packet pick-up. 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 and timing chip. 10 Official Technical Guide

11 COURSES TEAM TIME TRIAL 32K ANTELOPE ISLAND COURSE Online Map: West 1700 Street South, Syracuse, UT Driving directions from the Marriott Ogden: 20 miles approx. 30 minutes 1. Head west on Pennsylvania Ave toward I-15 South 2. Take I-15 South to Exit 335 for 650 North/UT Turn right onto UT-103 West/East 650 North/M Street 4. Turn left onto North Main St 5. Turn right on West 300 North 6. Turn left on North 4500 West 7. Turn right on West 1700 South 8. Continue onto Antelope Island State Park 11 Official Technical Guide

12 The TTT course is an out-and-back, and thus the centerline rule will be in effect for all portions of the course (including turns). Staging will take place 20 minutes prior to each start. Warm-up may be done on the causeway and on the road north of the parking lot, but please stay to the right and do not impede traffic. The course is closed once racing has started. Parking will be available north of the Start line, in the parking lot near the marina (on the right after the causeway). Shimano will be providing neutral support at the Start and assistance along the course. Start order will be based on 2011 s team results, with new teams starting first in random order. No team vehicles are allowed. IMPORTANT: Antelope Island State Park Fee We are excited to bring you one of the most amazing time trial venues in the state of Utah. The Antelope Island Team Time Trial course is a rolling 20 miles on beautiful asphalt with views of the Wasatch Mountain Range on the horizon. Antelope and bison roam the grasslands on either side of the road, giving it an old west feel. Antelope Island is a Utah State Park and they have a small usage fee for participants and spectators to access the course, so be prepared to pay a park fee before crossing the causeway to the island. You may pay with cash, debit card, or credit card. Please see the fees below for pricing: $9.00 Per car for spectators $2.00 Per car plus $3.00 per racer in the vehicle for participants $3.00 Per cyclist that ride across the causeway by bike Free Race organizers, officials, and volunteers ***We strongly encourage all island guests to carpool if possible to help keep your costs down.*** 12 Official Technical Guide

13 CRITERIUM 1.6K DOWNTOWN OGDEN COURSE Online Map: 25 th Street and Kiesel Avenue, Ogden, UT Driving directions from the Marriott Ogden: 0.3 miles approx. 1 minute 1. Head east on 24 th Street toward Grant Avenue 2. Turn right on Kiesel Avenue Staging for each race will take place 20 min prior to each start on Kiesel Avenue at 25 th Street. Call-ups will be performed according to rule 7L3b and 7b2j, and will be posted with start lists the night before the event. There will be six point primes in each race. Shimano will be providing neutral support in a fully-staffed neutral wheel pit. Free laps will be allowed until 5 laps to go. After that, no one may re-enter the race. 13 Official Technical Guide

14 WOMEN S ROAD RACE 101K PINEVIEW RESERVOIR COURSE Online Map: East 1900 North, Eden, UT Driving directions from the Marriott Ogden: 18 miles approx. 35 minutes 1. Head east on 24 th Street 2. Turn left on Washington Boulevard 3. Turn right onto East 2600 North 4. Turn left onto North 1050 East 5. Turn right onto East 3100 North 6. Turn right on North 3500 East/Nordic Valley Way 7. Turn slight left onto North Highway Continue straight onto East 2500 West/5100 East/State Route Turn slight right onto North 5500 East 10. Turn left onto East 1900 North/State Route 166 to Valley Elementary School 14 Official Technical Guide

15 Parking will be available at Valley Elementary School. Staging for each race will take place 20 min prior to each start. Call-ups will be performed according to rule 7L3b and 7b2j, and will be posted with start lists the night before the event. There will be Shimano neutral support follow vehicles with licensed mechanics. Feed zones will be located in Huntsville and near the final climb up North Ogden Divide. Team feeders should wear a team jersey/jacket/etc and feed from the right. There is no neutral feed. It is best to drive reverse of the course when leaving the far feed zone to return to the Start/Finish. Women will complete TWO (2) small loops (pass the Start/Finish line twice), before heading out for ONE (1) complete large loop. One small loop is approximately 24km; one large loop is approximately 53km. No team vehicles are allowed. FINAL 3K MAP 15 Official Technical Guide

16 Women's Road Race: Turn-By-Turn Mile Location 0.0 Valley Elementary School (Start) 1.4 Stay Right 4.2 Straight onto SR Right onto Dam (SR 158) 13.6 Stay Right onto E 2200 N 14.2 Right on N 5500 E 14.5 Left E 1900 N (SR 166) 15.3 Valley Elementary School (Start 2nd Small Loop) 16.7 Stay Right 17.7 Feed Zone 19.5 Straight onto SR Right onto Dam (SR 158) 28.9 Stay Right onto E 2200 N 29.5 Right on N 5500 E 29.8 Left E 1900 N (SR 166) 30.6 Valley Elementary School (Start 3rd Lap Large Loop) 32.0 Stay Right 33.0 Feed Zone 34.8 Straight onto SR Right onto Harrison (SR 203) 47.0 Straight through 9th 47.1 Straight through 7th 49.8 Keep right onto Mountain Road 51.2 Left onto E 2600 N 51.8 Right onto N 1050 E 52.5 Right on North Ogden Canyon Road 55.6 Summit of North Ogden Divide 58.4 Right onto 3500 E 59.0 Left onto SR Straight through SR Right onto 5500 E 62.6 Left E 1900 N (SR 166) 63.1 Right onto N 5900 E 63.5 Finish 16 Official Technical Guide

17 MEN S ROAD RACE 125K PINEVIEW RESERVOIR COURSE Online Map: East 1900 North, Eden, UT Driving directions from the Marriott Ogden: 18 miles approx. 35 minutes 1. Head east on 24 th Street 2. Turn left on Washington Boulevard 3. Turn right onto East 2600 North 4. Turn left onto North 1050 East 5. Turn right onto East 3100 North 6. Turn right on North 3500 East/Nordic Valley Way 7. Turn slight left onto North Highway Continue straight onto East 2500 West/5100 East/State Route Turn slight right onto North 5500 East 10. Turn left onto East 1900 North/State Route 166 to Valley Elementary School 17 Official Technical Guide

18 Parking will be available at Valley Elementary School. Staging for each race will take place 20 min prior to each start. Call-ups will be performed according to rule 7L3b and 7b2j, and will be posted with start lists the night before the event. There will be Shimano neutral support follow vehicles with licensed mechanics. Feed zones will be located in Huntsville and near the final climb up North Ogden Divide. Team feeders should wear a team jersey/jacket/etc and feed from the right. There is no neutral feed. It is best to drive reverse of the course when leaving the far feed zone to return to the Start/Finish. Men will complete THREE (3) small loops (pass the Start/Finish line twice), before heading out for ONE (1) complete large loop. One small loop is approximately 24km; one large loop is approximately 53km. No team vehicles are allowed. FINAL 3K MAP 18 Official Technical Guide

19 Men's Road Race Mile Location 0.0 Valley Elementary School (Start) 44.8 Right on N 5500 E 1.4 Stay Right 45.1 Left E 1900 N (SR 166) 4.2 Straight onto SR Valley Elementary Schl (Start 4th Lap Large Loop) 9.8 Right onto Dam (SR 158) 47.3 Stay Right 13.6 Stay Right onto E 2200 N 48.3 Feed Zone 14.2 Right on N 5500 E 50.1 Straight onto SR Left E 1900 N (SR 166) 61.8 Right onto Harrison (SR 203) 15.3 Valley Elementary School (Start 2nd Small Loop) 62.3 Straight through 9th 16.7 Stay Right 62.4 Straight through 7th 17.7 Feed Zone 65.1 Keep right onto Mountain Road 19.5 Straight onto SR Left onto E 2600 N 25.1 Right onto Dam (SR 158) 67.1 Right onto N 1050 E 28.9 Stay Right onto E 2200 N 67.8 Right on North Ogden Canyon Road 29.5 Right on N 5500 E 70.9 Summit of North Ogden Divide 29.8 Left E 1900 N (SR 166) 73.7 Right onto 3500 E 30.6 Valley Elementary School (Start 3rd Small Loop) 74.3 Left onto SR Stay Right 76.7 Straight through SR Feed Zone 77.5 Right onto 5500 E 34.8 Straight onto SR Left E 1900 N (SR 166) 40.4 Right onto Dam (SR 158) 78.4 Right onto N 5900 E 44.2 Stay Right onto E 2200 N 78.8 Finish 19 Official Technical Guide

20 AWARDS BANQUET Following the conclusion of the Men s Division I Criterium on Saturday evening, a luxurious all-you-can-eat buffet dinner will be held the same night at the beautiful and historic Union Station to celebrate the 2012 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships and the winners determined so far. The banquet will feature a few words from USA Cycling President and CEO Steve Johnson, as well as Collegiate All-Star Team Manager John Barron. The awards to be presented at the Saturday night banquet will be the Team Time Trial and Criterium National Championship titles. Dinner begins at 7:30pm, with award presentations at 8:30pm. The dinner cost is $30 per person. 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. Road Race, Individual Omnium, and Team Omnium awards will be presented on Sunday will take place on-site at the Pineview Reservoir Road Race, near the Start/Finish. These presentations will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Men s Division II race. Located at the west end of Historic 25 th Street, Union Station is the heart of Ogden and remains a gathering place for the community. Formerly a major railway hub built in the late 1800s, it now houses the Utah State Railroad Museum, as well as many fine art galleries, archives, weddings, and special events. Union Station was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places in Visit for more information. Union Station is a convenient 7-minute (0.5 miles) walk from the Marriott Ogden: 1. Head west on 24 th Street 2. Turn left onto Wall Avenue 3. Union Station will be on the right (2501 Wall Avenue) 20 Official Technical Guide

21 COLLEGIATE ALL-STARS 2012 Collegiate All-Stars to be selected at USA Cycling Collegiate National Road Championships Calling all women of Collegiate Cycling! Are you ready to take your cycling career to the next level? For the sixth consecutive year, the Collegiate All- Stars will be competing in the Nature Valley Grand Prix, June 13-17, in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Collegiate All-Stars is a team of the top six women in collegiate cycling, selected from the final Individual Omnium standings at the 2012 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships in Ogden, Utah. This tremendous opportunity is a chance to be discovered: nearly half of the Collegiate All-Stars alumnae have gone on to ride for professional teams over the past five years. Benefits include: free entry, a generous travel stipend, host housing, ground transportation, coaching and a full team support crew including a manager, mechanic, massage therapist, soigneur and photographer. Additionally, the team will hold a training camp on the Saturday through Tuesday before the Nature Valley Grand Prix in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Menomonie is the location of the race s 5th stage, offering riders a chance to preview the hilly and challenging course, get to know their teammates and support staff, work on tactics, and review additional situations that are common in the pro peloton, such as receiving assistance from neutral support and the team car and other skills needed to excel in the country s top stage race for women. How to qualify: the top three women in the Division I and Division II Individual Omniums, who aren t already on a team going to the Nature Valley Grand Prix, will be invited to join the team. Only one qualifying woman per college team will be invited and invitees must have a USAC Road category 1 or 2 license before Friday, May 11 to be eligible. Team Manager John Barron will be in attendance in Ogden to answer questions and formally invite six women to join the Collegiate All-Stars team. Please visit the team web page, ( for more information and view past team rosters to see alumnae who are now riding with pro teams. Finally, be sure to mark June on your calendar, especially if you will need to rearrange your final exam schedule to take advantage of this great opportunity. Please send questions about the program to Collegiate All-Stars team Manager, John Barron, at jb@velostuf.com. 21 Official Technical Guide

22 RACE NUMBER PLACEMENT 22 Official Technical Guide

23 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. For complete rules, please see the 2012 USA Cycling Rule Book, online at AWARDS Team Time Trial (Fri) and Criterium (Sat) awards will all be held at Saturday evening s Awards Banquet at Union Station. Road Race (Sun), Team Omnium, and Individual Omnium awards will be presented following the conclusion of Sunday s Road Races on-site at Pineview Resevior. Refer to the event schedule for times. Subject to change. CALL-UPS Call-ups will be performed according to rule 7L3b and 7b2j, and will be posted with start lists the night before the event. 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 MEDICAL Desert Orthopedics will be providing medical support for all races. Ambulances will be on site at each course. NEUTRAL SUPPORT Shimano will be providing neutral technical support at all races throughout the event. RADIOS Riders may not use radios, telephones, or other communication devices. No earpieces may be worn. Audio playback devices are forbidden. 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. VEHICLES No team vehicles are allowed in any race. 23 Official Technical Guide

24 RULES, REGULATIONS, AND ELIGIBILITY The following is a brief overview of USA Cycling National Championship rules. For full details, please see: 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). Teams may enter a total of 8 men and 8 women at the National Championships. 7. Full rules for the event can be found in section 7L 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 Jeffrey Hansen, USA Cycling High School and Collegiate Program Manager, at or jhansen@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 UCI 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: 24 Official Technical Guide