2017 Springbank Road Races Technical Guide. Saturday, May 7, 2017 Springbank Park, London ON

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1 2017 Springbank Road Races Technical Guide Saturday, May 7, 2017 Springbank Park, London ON

2 Springbank Road Race 2017 Technical Guide 2 The London Centennial Wheelers proudly present the 49th Annual Springbank Road Races Part of the 2017 Ontario Cup Road Series Sunday, May 7, 2017 ***Over $4,000 in cash and prizes*** Start Category Laps Distance Fee 8:30 am Master 3/Elite 4 Men km $60 10:00 am 10:02 am Master 2 Men Elite 3 Men/ U19 Men km 40 km 40 km $60 $60 $45 11:30 am 11:32 am Elite 1/2 Women Elite 3 Women/ Master Women/ U19 Women km 30 km 30 km 30 km $65 $60 $60 $45 FREE 12:45 pm Kids Race n/a 100m-1km depending on age 1:15 pm M1 Men km $60 2:45 pm Elite 1,2 Men km $65 **Riders must pre-register online via ** **Pre-registration will close at 11:59pm on Thursday, May 4, 2017** **There will be no event day registration** Race Location: West end of Springbank Park, London, ON. Directions: From Highway 401 take the Wellington Rd. North exit and go north. Turn left at Commissioners Rd. and follow Commissioners to Springbank Park. From Highway 402, take the Colonel Talbot Rd. exit and follow Colonel Talbot Rd. north to Springbank Park. Enter the park at the main entrance at the corner of Commissoners Rd. and North St. For more information Visit the Springbank website at or Andrew Botterell (Race Director) at

3 Springbank Road Race 2017 Technical Guide 3 I. Course Description The Springbank Road Race course consists of a relatively technical 2.2km circuit with one short hill and a maximum elevation change of approximately 15m. The width of the course varies, combining a wide start/finish straight with a narrow road beside the river and a bike path at the southwest end of the course. Riders are encouraged to preview the course but are not permitted to warm up on the course or otherwise ride the course while other events are in progress. The Start/Finish is located on the south side of the course, approximately 100m from the main entrance to Springbank Park. The main entrance is located at the intersection of Commissioners Rd. and North St. Although the racecourse itself will be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic on race day, Springbank Park will remain open to pedestrians throughout the day. Riders are therefore advised to keep a watch out for pedestrians at all times. Geese have occasionally been a problem, especially on the north end of the course beside the river. Do not expect geese to yield the right of way. Marshals and barricades will be stationed around the course to help direct riders and control traffic at key locations. Marshals will be in their assigned places beginning at the start of the first race at 8:30AM. Riders and spectators must park in designated parking areas and must not park along the roadsides on or near the racecourse. There will be no parking for riders or spectators on the grass near the start/finish line. II. Event Rules The Springbank Road Races will be held under the rules of the UCI/CCA with OCA modifications. The CCA/OCA rules are available online at The penalty scale of the OCA rulebook will apply. Rider sign-in closes 30 minutes before the start of each race. Riders must pre-register online at There will be no event day registration All UCI-licensed riders are eligible to register. One-event Racing Permits will not be available. There are no plans to sell UCI licences on race day. Foreign riders with foreign domestic licences (e.g., USAC domestic licences) are not eligible to participate in the Springbank Road Races. Only foreign riders holding a UCI International licence are eligible to register; they may do so in the age or skill category listed on their UCI licence. All foreign licensed riders other than U.S. riders must produce a letter of permission from their country s federation. Races will start promptly at the indicated start times. There will be a minimum of three licensed commissaires officiating at this event. There will not be a team managers meeting. No team vehicles will be permitted on the course. There is no feeding allowed in this race. Any rider dropping out of the race must immediately notify a Commissaire. Failure to do so may result in a fine. Free laps will be available for recognized mishaps such as crashes, punctures, and damage to essential race equipment. Riders suffering mishaps will be serviced

4 Springbank Road Race 2017 Technical Guide 4 from the wheel pit next to the Start/Finish line and will be allowed to rejoin the race at the discretion of the Commissaries. Riders may NOT travel backwards on the course to get to the pit area. In cases where more than one group is on the course at the same time, riders must remain separate when overtaking or being overtaken by riders from other groups. Lapped riders may be pulled at the order of the Commissaires, either after being overtaken or just before being overtaken. Radio communication is not permitted between riders and anyone else. All riders within a category will finish on the same lap. Therefore, lapped riders will complete fewer laps than the winner. The prize list will be displayed at registration. Additional primes may be announced on the start line and throughout the race. Awards will be presented immediately after the conclusion of each race. Top-3 finishers are required to attend award presentations or risk forfeiting their awards. Prizes not picked up by 5:00PM on the day of the race will be forfeited. Riders are expected to wear their competition uniforms for the presentation. III. Equipment Rules UCI Rule : Only wheel designs granted prior approval by the UCI may be used. Consult the list of approved non-traditional wheels at Disc brakes are not permitted (rule (N)) Only standard drop handlebars are permitted. Flat handlebars and handlebar extensions, including time-trial bar extensions or other types of tri-bars, are not permitted. Only bicycles conforming to UCI rules are permitted for use. Riders are required to wear jerseys corresponding to the club or team printed on their licence. Independent riders are required to wear plain-coloured jerseys with no significant logos, team names, or advertising displayed on them. Sleeveless jerseys are not permitted. Riders are encouraged to place spare wheels in the wheel pit located next to the Start/Finish line before the start of their race. Wheels must be clearly marked with the rider s number or with the rider s team name if they are intended for use by members of a particular team. The race organization is not responsible for damage to wheels, even resulting from use by other riders. Per CCA rule N), at all times when participating in or preparing for an event held in Canada, all licensees who are mounted on a bicycle shall wear a securely fastened helmet that meets a recognized cycling standard for the specific discipline. Riders shall provide documented proof of this, such as a manufacturer s label, upon request by event officials Gear restrictions will be in effect for U-19 categories, plus U-19 Elite 1/2 riders. The use of glass containers is strictly prohibited during the race.

5 Springbank Road Race 2017 Technical Guide 5 IV. Bib Number Placement Riders must place their bib numbers on the right hand side of their jerseys. The images below show examples of numbers that are placed correctly (top two images) and numbers that are incorrectly placed (bottom two images).

6 Springbank Road Race 2017 Technical Guide 6 V. Prizes The tentative prize list is described below. The overall winner of the Elite 1/2 Men s race will receive the Greg Curnoe trophy. The organizer reserves the right to change the value of the prize list depending on the number of entries. Category 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Prize Depth Junior Men $100 $75 $50 3 M1 Men $300 $200 $100 5 M2 Men $200 $100 $80 3 M3 Men $100 $75 $50 3 Elite 3 Men $100 $75 $50 3 Elite 4 Men $50 $35 $20 3 Cadet Women $50 $35 $25 3 Junior Women $50 $35 $20 3 Masters Women $50 $35 $20 3 Elite 3 Women $50 $35 $20 3 Elite 1/2 Men $500 $300 $250 5 Elite 1/2 Women $500 $250 $150 3 VI. Course Map The race will be raced on a closed, paved loop in the west end of Springbank Park. Riders will ride counterclockwise on the course. The start-finish line is located approximately 100m before Turn #1.

7 Springbank Road Race 2017 Technical Guide 7 VII. Lightning and Race Cancellation Policy In case of lightning, the race may be delayed or cancelled. If there is an announcement that the race has been stopped due to lightning, riders are advised to seek shelter until the race can resume. There are no refunds if the race is cancelled for any reason. VIII. Start/Finish Line Diagram IX. Directions The main entrance to Springbank Park is located at 1080 Commissioners Rd. W., at the intersection of Commissioners Rd. and North St. From Hwy 401 Exit the 401 at the Wellington Rd. exit and follow Wellington Rd. north to Commissioners Rd. Turn left and follow Commissioners Rd. approximately 7.5 km to Springbank Park. From Hwy 402 Exit the 402 at the Colonel Talbot Rd. exit and follow Colonel Talbot Rd. north to Springbank Park. Enter the park at the main entrance at the corner of Commissoners Rd. and North St.

8 Springbank Road Race 2017 Technical Guide 8 X. Parking Parking will be available in designated parking lots in Springbank Park. The closest parking lot to the Start/Finish line is next to Storybook Gardens, and is accessible from the Main Entrance to the park. Parking is also available at the West Entrance to the park. There is no parking on Commissioners Rd. W., and vehicles will not be allowed to park on the grass behind the Start/Finish line. Volunteers will be available at the Main Entrance to Springbank Park to direct vehicles to parking lots.

9 Springbank Road Race 2017 Technical Guide 9 XI. Medical Facilities / Hospitals First aid will be provided by Odyssey Medical, who will be stationed on site near turn #1 throughout the event. The nearest emergency medical centre is the Emergency Department at Victoria Hospital, located at 800 Commissioners Rd. East, at the intersection of Commissioners Road and Wellington Rd. South; the telephone number is (519) Detailed driving directions are available here, and a map can be found below. Emergency services are also available at the Emergency Department at University Hospital, at 339 Windemere Rd. on the campus of the University of Western Ontario; the telephone number is (519) Detailed driving directions are available here, and a map can be found below.

10 Springbank Road Race 2017 Technical Guide 10 An Urgent Care Centre is also located at St. Joseph s Hospital, at 268 Grosvenor St., at the intersection of Grosvenor St. and Richmond St. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.