2012 UCI CXLA-Cross After Dark Weekend - Tech Guide

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Event Summary: Event: UCI CXLA-Cross After Dark Weekend @ LA State Historic Park Date: Sat/Sun, December 1-2, 2012 Los Angeles State Historic Park UCI Classification: C2 / C2 Start Time/Depart: Sat

1 Event Summary: Event: UCI CXLA-Cross After Dark LA State Historic Park Date: Sat/Sun, December 1-2, 2012 Los Angeles State Historic Park UCI Classification: C2 / C2 Start Time/Depart: Sat 12/1 12:30PM is the first race start (see detailed race schedule) Sun 12/2 11:30AM is the first race start (see detailed race schedule) Contact: Race Director: Dorothy Wong Dot@SoCalCross.org Technical Director: Jeff Herring Jeff@SoCalCross.org Timing/Results: Chris Bassett Chris@SoCalCross.org Venue Location: Los Angeles State Historic Park N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA Registration: Opens at 11:00AM Saturday 12/1 at Race Venue. Anti Doping: All races are conducted under USA Cycling, UCI and USADA anti-doping regulations. Riders must check to see if they are required to submit to doping control. Doping Control will be located in the 2 nd unit of the HQ mobile trailer and will include a private restroom. Host Hotel: BEST WESTERN PLUS Dragon Gate Inn N Hill Street, Los Angeles, Ca Phone: 213/ Fax: 213/ Parking is $10.day Post Race Showers: There will be portable showers and changing rooms on site. Race-Media HQ- Internet: Race-Media HQ will be located in the mobile trailer adjacent to Race Registration tents. Wireless access will be available at the HQ trailer and at the officials-scoring platform at the finish line. Awards Stage: The awards Podium is located in the sponsor expo near the start-finish and will take place immediately following the race. Post Event Press Conference: Immediately following the awards ceremony at awards podium. Emergency Hospital: California Hospital Medical Center 1401 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA (213)

2 PART 1: Rules and Regulations Regulations: The race shall be held under the 2012 USAC/UCI regulations: notably, safety, starting order, course guidelines, and duration of events. Participation: Categories: The event will include UCI elite women, men and junior men categories as well as USAC categories as part of the SoCalCross Prestige Series and shall be organized in accordance with USAC and UCI regulations. UCI categories will include: Elite Men, Elite Women, Junior Men USAC categories will include: Youth ages 6-9, Junior Men and Women 10-14, 15-18, Master Men 35+ A (CX1-4), 35+ B (3/4), 45+ A (CX1-4), 45+B (CX3/4), Men 55+ (CX1-4), Women 35+ (CX1-4), Non UCI Men A (CX1-4), Non UCI Women A (CX1-4), Men B (CX3/4), Women B (CX3/4), Men C (CX4), Women C (CX4), Single Speed A (CX1-4), Single Speed Men B (CX3/4), Single Speed Women (CX1-4). Racing Age: A rider's racing age, according to UCI The category to which the license-holder belongs on 1 January of the civil year following will be used for his participation in events for the whole season. In other words, A rider's racing age for all categories is determined by his/her age on December 31, Race Headquarters & Press Room: Anti-Doping: Race HQ-Media will be located in the mobile trailer next to Race Registration. Wireless Internet will be provided. All races are conducted under USA Cycling, UCI and USADA anti-doping regulations. Riders must check to see if they are required to submit to doping control. Doping Control will be located in an event RV which will be designed and equipped with features to allow for Doping Control to take place separate from Race HQ and Press Room. Start Order & Staging Protocol: UCI rule Elite: The start order will be determined by the order of latest published UCI cyclocross points classification from highest to lowest. Riders without UCI points will receive start position by drawing lots. 2

3 Bike Washing Area: PART 1: Rules and Regulations (cont d) Spray washing will be available within the pit area as needed. There will be an auxiliary wash area and set up as needed for pre-post race cleanup at the North end of the park. Pit Pass & Mechanic s Protocol: Mechanics pit passes for UCI elite men and women s races will be issued at Registration/Packet Pick-up. No other personnel will be allowed in the pit zone. Awards Area: Riders finishing in the top 5 of UCI elite and Top 3 U23 men, Top 5 elite and Top 3 U23 women and Top 5 Junior Men categories shall report IMMEDIATELY to the podium waiting area. Only riders and staff are allowed in the podium waiting area. NO EXCEPTIONS. Mechanics must post bikes in the winner s rack within 5 minutes of the finish. Mechanics are to stay with the bikes until after their rider s press conference. Registration: Pre-registration is available online via AthletePath.com and can be found at Online registration ends Thursday November 29th at 11:59pm Pacific Time. Registration will also be available on race day at venue for all USAC Categories. USAC race registration opens 2 hours before each category start and closes 20 minutes prior to each race wave start UCI race day registration WILL NOT be allowed. All UCI registration MUST be done on-line BEFORE on-line registration closes Thursday Rider confirmation and race number pick-up closes 1 hour before start of the UCI races. License: USAC licenses required. One-day licenses will be available for purchase for $10 at race for non-uci events. For UCI events Elite Men, Women and Juniors are required to hold a valid UCI International License. Pre-Reg/Online Entry Fees: A $5.00 race day fee will be added to those not pre-registering. UCI Elite Men $45 UCI Elite Women $45 UCI Junior Men $35 USAC Masters Men & Women (all ages) $30 USAC Categories (Non UCI & Single Speed) $30 USAC Juniors race is FREE with USA Cycling License or $10 1 day license fee applies. Youth Age 6-9 race (one lap) $10. First Timer Race (one lap) $10 2nd race is $5.00 except UCI category races. 3

Prize Money Scale: Prize money will be awarded per the UCI C2 race 2012-13 Prize money scale for all UCI events EXCEPT SoCalCross will offer equal prize money to top 5 UCI elite men and women.

4 Prize Money Scale: Prize money will be awarded per the UCI C2 race Prize money scale for all UCI events EXCEPT SoCalCross will offer equal prize money to top 5 UCI elite men and women. PART 2: Venue - Course Description THE COURSE IS OPEN FOR RIDER INSPECTION DURING THESE HOURS: 1:00PM on Friday 11.30, 12:00PM Saturday 12.1 and 10:30AM on Sunday then in between race waves throughout the race day when directed by the race officials. ABOUT THE VENUE Los Angeles State Historic Park: Los Angeles State Historic Park is located at 1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles CA, The park is open to the public from 8:00am to sunset, 7 days a week. A California State Park, LASHP also figures prominently in revitalization of the Los Angeles River with a plan for native wetland habitat on the site and a future physical connection to the River. Coupled with efforts to connect with other green spaces of urban Los Angeles through a series of bike paths and pedestrian walkways, LASHP is, as it has always been, a gateway in the 21st century to a greener and newly imagined urban Los Angeles. MORE PARK INFO AT: ABOUT THE COURSE: This 3.5km long course consists of a mix of tight turns and long straights mostly flat grass and hard packed dirt while taking advantage of the natural elevation changes around the venue. There will be one cross over-under bridge, one double-stairs section, one double-barrier section, one straight sand section and one dirt BMX-style berm-whoops section. There will be a double pit (2-way) location in the center of the course, splitting the midway points in each direction of the course. It will include a bike wash station for races in progress. Auxiliary wash stations will be located in the bike pit as needed and near the north and south end of parking lot. First Aid-Medical will be located at the medical tent located near the VIP Team Parking Lot including two ELS certified EMTs will be on site for the duration of the race day from course open to close closure. An ambulance with two ALS certified personnel will be standing by at the medical area for the UCI races. 4

5 PART 3: Park information and Directions Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA GOOGLE MAP SHORT LINK TO THE PARK: 5

PART 3: Park information and Directions (cont d) Traveling by Car? From the 110 freeway NORTHBOUND: Take exit 24 to merge onto N Hill St Turn left onto W College St 0.2 mi. Turn left onto N Spring S.

6 PART 3: Park information and Directions (cont d) Traveling by Car? From the 110 freeway NORTHBOUND: Take exit 24 to merge onto N Hill St Turn left onto W College St 0.2 mi. Turn left onto N Spring S. Park will be on the left. From the 110 freeway SOUTHBOUND: take exit 24C on the left to merge onto N Hill St toward Civic Center. Turn left onto W College St. Turn left onto N Spring St. Park will be on the left. From the 5 freeway SOUTH BOUND: Merge onto the 110 Freeway South. Take exit 24C on the left to merge onto N Hill St toward Civic Center - Turn left onto W College St - Turn left onto N Spring St. Park will be on the left. From the 5 freeway NORTHBOUND: Take exit 136B for Broadway - Turn left onto North Broadway - Continue onto North Spring Street. Park will be on the right. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS AN EASY WAY TO LA STATE HISTORIC PARK! UNION STATION IS LESS THAN A MILE AWAY! Flying? LAX is the best option Plus you can take the LAX FlyAway bus (just $7) right from your baggage claim to Union Station. Bikes roll free! Burbank airport is not far either and Metrolink stops right at BUR! Take the train to CXLA! Amtrak TO Union Station another great alternative! Amtrak - GO METRO! Don t want to drive to the race? Take the Metro Rail Gold Line to Chinatown Station literally 50 yards from the Park! Go Metro Trip Planners: Metro AND Metrolink 6

www.socalcross.org PART 4: Weekend Event and Race Schedule 11.28 WEDNESDAY COURSE SET UP DAY 1 8a-4p BUILD: FLYOVER, STAIRS, BMX SECTION, SAND PIT 11.

8A-6PM TAPE COURSE, POSITION: LIGHTS, FINISH TRUSS, BANNERS 11:00AM EXPO LOAD IN VENDORS, TEAMS 2:00PM COURSE OPEN FOR INSPECTION 3:00PM CX RIDE & CLINIC WITH THE

7 PART 4: Weekend Event and Race Schedule WEDNESDAY COURSE SET UP DAY 1 8a-4p BUILD: FLYOVER, STAIRS, BMX SECTION, SAND PIT THURSDAY COURSE SET UP DAY 2 8a-4p CON T BUILD PLUS INSTALL BARRIERS, STAKE COURSE 12N DELIVER POTTIES, TRAFFIC SAFETY & FENCING 11:30 FRIDAY COURSE SET UP DAY 3 8A-6PM TAPE COURSE, POSITION: LIGHTS, FINISH TRUSS, BANNERS 11:00AM EXPO LOAD IN VENDORS, TEAMS 2:00PM COURSE OPEN FOR INSPECTION 3:00PM CX RIDE & CLINIC WITH THE PROS 5:00PM TEST-TUNE UP LIGHTS FOR NIGHT RACE 6:00PM COURSE CLOSED FOR THE NIGHT. 6:00PM WELCOME to LA PARTY at DOWNTOWN LA BICYCLES 1626 S. Hill Street, LA CA

8 PART 4: Weekend Event and Race Schedule (cont d) SATURDAY CROSS AFTER DARK FINAL (USAC RACES LIMITED TO 100 RIDERS) 8A-10AM EXPO LOAD IN DAY 2 11:00 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS PACKET PICK UP AT VENUE 11:30 AM BEGINNER'S CX CLINIC 12:00 PM COURSE OPEN FOR WARM-UP-INSPECTION ALL CATEGORIES 12:30 PM RACING BEGINS (see separate schedule) 9:30 PM RACE DAY ENDS 10:00 PM RIDE & PARTY AT GOLDEN ROAD BREWING! 12.2 SUNDAY CXLA DAY TWO 9:00 AM RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP AVAILABLE 10:30 AM COURSE OPEN FOR WARM-UP-INSPECTION ALL CATEGORIES 11:00 AM UCI CATEGORY RACING BEGINS (see separate schedule) 2:00 PM RACE DAY ENDS 2:30 PM WRAP CXLA EXPO STAYS OPEN UNTIL 5PM 8

SATURDAY, December 1st, 2012: CXLA day one EVENT SCHEDULE Start Wave/Categories Duration Prizelist Online Entry Fee Race Day add $5 2nd Race add $5 11:00 AM Race day registration opens 11:30 AM

9 SATURDAY, December 1st, 2012: CXLA day one EVENT SCHEDULE Start Wave/Categories Duration Prizelist Online Entry Fee Race Day add $5 2nd Race add $5 11:00 AM Race day registration opens 11:30 AM BEGINNER S CX CLINIC (infield demo course) 12:00 PM Course open for warm up and inspection 100 rider field limits for all waves per USAC rules USAC license required or 1-Day $10 UCI races require UCI license 12:30 PM FIRST TIMER (one lap) 1 lap Top 3 Medals $10 12:31 PM YOUTH - Age 6 to 9 (one lap) 1 lap Top 3 Medals $10 12:45 PM 12:46 PM Junior Boys 15-18; Junior Girls Junior Boys 10-14; Junior Girls min Top 3 Medals each category 1:30 PM Masters Men 35+ B: (CX 3/4) 45 min Top 5 - Prizes $30 1:31 PM Masters Men 45+ B: CX 3/4) 45 min Top 5 - Prizes $30 1:33 PM Masters Men 55+: (CX 1-4) 45 min Top 5 - Prizes $30 2:30 PM Men C: (CX 4) Beginner 40 min Top 5 Prizes $30 2:31 PM Masters Women 35+ (CX1-4) 40 min Top 5 - Prizes $30 2:32 PM Women C (CX 4) Beginner 40 min Top 5 Prizes $30 5:15 PM Young Riders Kids Cross Race (kids course) 3:30 PM Non-UCI Men A: CX 1-4 *No SERIES points awarded. 45 min Top 3 - $100 $30 3:31 PM Masters Men 35+ A: CX min Top 3 - $100 $30 3:32 PM Masters Men 45+ A: CX min Top 3 - $100 $30 4:30PM Men B: CX 3/4 45 min Top 5 - Prizes $30 4:31 PM Non-UCI Women A: CX 1-4; Women B CX 3/4 *Race together for prizes; Women B earn SERIES points. 45 min Top 5 Prizes Top 3 - $100 5:30 PM Single Speed A: CX min Top 5 Prizes $30 5:31 PM Single Speed B: CX 3/4; Single Speed Women 40 min Top 5 Prizes $30 5:32 PM Single Speed Women 40 min Top 5 Prizes $30 6:10 PM Course open for UCI inspection and warm up 6:15 PM KNOGS Light Up Your Bike Parade! a flash-mob by bike loop around the Park! 6:30 PM UCI Junior Men min Top 15 - $1,040 $35 7:30 PM UCI Elite Women/Cross After Dark Final 40 min Top 15 - $1,637 $45 8:30 PM UCI Elite Men/Cross After Dark Final 60 min Top 25 - $2,013 $45 FREE with Annual or Add $10 for USAC 1-Day or $30 for Junior annual $30 9

10 SUNDAY, December 2nd, 2012: CXLA day two UCI EVENT SCHEDULE Start Wave/Categories Duration Prizelist Online Entry Fee: Race Day add $5 2 nd Race add $5 after higher entry paid except Juniors 8:00 AM Expo Opens 9:30 AM Women s Ride with the Pros 9:30 AM Kids Ride the Pros 10:00 AM Young Riders Kiddie Cross Race (kids course) 10:00 AM UCI Registration Packet Pick Up 10:30 AM Course open for warm up and inspection UCI Categories 11:00 AM UCI Junior Men min Top 15 - $1,040 $45 12:00 PM UCI Elite Women 40 min Top 15 - $1,637 $45 1:00 PM UCI Elite Men 60 min Top 25 - $2,013 $45 10

11 UCI ELITE MEN AND WOMEN EQUAL CASH PURSE TO TOP 5 PLACINGS! NON UCI CASH PURSE SATURDAY 12/1: MASTER MEN 35+ A (CX1-4) = $100 TOP 3 (50/30/20) MASTER MEN 45+ A (CX1-4) = $100 TOP 3 (50/30/20) NON-UCI MEN A (CX1-4) = $100 TOP 3 (50/30/20) NON-UCI WOMEN A/B (CX1-4)= $100 TOP 3 (50/30/20) 11

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