2016 le Tour de Terra Cotta

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1 2016 le Tour de Terra Cotta Monday, August 1, 2016 TECHNICAL GUIDE letourdeterracotta.com Presented by 1

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3 Events Time Event Ages Laps Distance 7:45 am OCA Youth Cup Time Trial ** k 9:00 am OCA Youth Cup Road Race 8 to k 9:00 am OCA Youth Cup Road Race 11 to K 9:10 am OCA Youth Cup Road Race 13 to k 10:30 am Beginner Road Race K 11:45 am Intermediate Road Race k 1:30 pm Elite Road Race k TBA Masters/Open Road Race k In order to maintain the schedule ALL events are timed and riders might be removed from the course under any of the following scenarios once the leader has completed the race, the time limit has been reached and/or at the organizers discretion if the racer has dropped below the minimum lap time allowance. NOTE: Adult events are classified as CITIZEN EVENTS. Age Group Categories (No racing up or down) 26k & 52k Road Races k Elite Race NA NA Select age category based on your age as of December 31, 2015 ** Youth Time Trial is included with a Youth Race registration but is not mandatory. ALL Events are capped. No day of registrations for time trial. Youth Events Both the Road Race and Time Trial events are included in the registration fee, but it is not mandatory for each rider to participate in both events; this must be specified during registration. Youth participants presenting their race number will receive a post-race meal. 3

4 Registration Fees Race Before July 17 Midnight July 18 to Midnight July 28 Race Weekend July 29 to August 1 1 Day License Fee for Non-OCA Members Youth Races** Ages 8 to km Beginner Road Race Ages km Intermediate Road Race Ages km Masters-Open Road Race Ages km Elite Road Race Ages 17 to 59 $40 $40 $45 Included $50 $60 $70 Add $8 $65 $80 $90 Add $8 $75 $90 $100 Add $8 $85 $100 $110 Add $8 Registration Register Online Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and is available online at the Ontario Cycling Association Riders who register before July 17 th at Midnight, will receive a LTDTC cotton tee shirt. Online registration closes Thursday July 28th at Midnight. Register on Race Weekend Registration on race day is by cash and credit card only and is subject to late fees as stated above. No cheques will be accepted. No day of registration for time trial. 4

5 Youth Races Police, marshals and barricades will be stationed around the course to prevent traffic from entering the course. Escort vehicle circulate the course to assist motorists in exiting the course. All youth riders will be subject to a roll out. Youth Time Trial Course Start is located at the Northwest corner of Isabella and King Streets. Racers will travel west on King to the turnaround point (1K), they will then travel back to the finish at the Terra Cotta Inn finish line for all races will be clearly marked: Course Descriptions for Youth Cup Youth Time Trial (All) 2k 2k 1 Road Race: Squirt ages k 8.68k 1 Road Race: Pee Wee ages k 8.68k 2 Road Race: Minimum ages k 8.68k 3 Road Race: Cadet ages k 8.68k 3 Road Race Course The course is a distance of 8.68 K on Closed Roads (no yellow line rule). The start line for the Youth Time Trial is at the Northwest corner of Isabella and King Street. The staging area for all races (except) the time trial will be North of King on Winston Churchill Road North. You access this area by heading North on High Street or Isabella Street. There will be signs leading you to the staging area. Please seed yourself on your ability. The lead out car will maintain a constant pace along King Street prior to releasing the group to head South on Heritage, please endure that you are in the appropriate gear to climb the hill. The start finish line for all races will be located on King Street west of the Terra Cotta Inn and east of Winston Churchill Road North. Riders will travel east from the start, turn South on Heritage road (climbing the only hill on the circuit) to Old School Road turn west to Winston Churchill Blvd, north to King St. where they will take a right hand turn returning to Terra Cotta. 5

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7 Event Rules This is a unique Citizen s Event and is subject to the Rules of the organizers and the OCA. All riders must go to registration in the Forge Pavilion at least 40 minutes before the start of their event. 15 minutes before race time all riders will proceed to the staging area described above. All riders (or parent/guardians) are required to sign the OCA and Cycling Canada waivers, unless they have an OCA issued license. There will be OCA licensed Commissaires officiating at this event. There will not be any team vehicles permitted on the course. The race provided water station will be located on Heritage Road South. It is the rider s responsibility to have a mechanically sound bicycle for all races. There will be a neutral start vehicle for the 26, 52, 78 & 104K races. For the Elite Road Race all feed zone activity must take place on the right side of the road only. Feeding will only be permitted on laps 6, 7, 8 & 9. Neutral feed will not be provided. Any rider dropping out of the race must notify a Commissaire as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in a penalty. As this is a Road Race, there will be no free laps for mishaps (e.g. crashes or punctures) Riders suffering mishaps can be serviced from the support vehicles and must continue the race from the point of the mishap. In the event of a mishap, riders are forbidden from drafting behind vehicles for lengthy periods in attempting to catch up. Such drafting may result in disqualification. Riders may not ride backwards on the course, you must continue in the direction of the race or dismount your bike and exit the race course, if you are stopping racing. It is the rider s responsibility to ensure that their race numbers are readable. Riders whose numbers are unreadable at the finish may not get a placing and may forfeit their prizes. Riders who are dropped by the main bunch must proceed at their own risk and should always, when possible ride on the right side of the road. When the winner crosses the finish line in all events, the race is over and lapped riders will cross the finish line and not complete remaining laps. 26k race participants will have an hour time limit to complete the course. 52k race participants will have a 90 minute time limit to complete their course. The Age Group Category Results will be posted in the awards area on the grounds of the Terra Cotta Inn as soon as possible after the race. Awards will be presented shortly after each race. Winners must appear in their race kit, (jersey, shorts and no sunglasses), in order to collect their prizes. 7

8 Top three finishers in each category are required to attend award presentations or risk forfeiting their awards and/or prizes. Race numbers distributed at registration must be worn during the race. Race numbers must be presented post-race to receive the provided meal. Equipment Rules Only standard handlebars are permitted in the all races. Neutral service vehicles will be supplied by the organization and will follow the race. Riders are encouraged to bring their own spare wheels to be placed in the service vehicles before the start of the race. Wheels must be clearly marked with the rider s number or with the rider s team name if it is intended for use by any member of a particular team. Although efforts will be made to provide a rider s own spare wheels in the event of a mishap, in the interests of servicing a rider quickly, service vehicles may supply wheels at random. The organization is not responsible for damage to wheels, even resulting from use by other riders. Per Cycling Canada 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 The use of glass containers is strictly prohibited during the race. Awards & Prizes ALL results, and awards, are based on a participant s age (Dec 31/2016) NO exceptions. Prize money may change at the discretion of the Organizer and is dependent on registration numbers and sponsorship. Youth Events Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category, male and female for both the Time trial and Road Race. 20% of the registration fee will be awarded in the form of prizes. These prizes will be awarded in a random draw of bib numbers. 8

9 26k Beginner Race Medals will be awarded to 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in each category both male and female. 20% of the registration fee will be awarded in the form of prizes. These prizes will be awarded in a random draw of bib numbers. There will also be a $250 gift certificate from Pedalinx awarded to the most improved rider based on last years (2015) time. 52k Race Prize Money Medals will be awarded for first, second and third based on age categories for Men and Women. The Men s age categories are under 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69 and The Women s age categories are under 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and % of the registration fee will be awarded in the form of cash and prizes. The prizes will be awarded in a random draw of bib numbers. Cash prizes will be paid out for positions 1 to 5 both male and female. ($250, $150, $75, $65, and $60) Based on last year s number of participants we will be awarding approximately $2,400 in cash and prizes. This split will be 50/50 between cash and prizes. There will also be a $250 gift certificate from Caledon Hills Cycling awarded to the most improved rider based on last years (2015) time. 78k Race Prize Money Medals will be awarded for first, second and third based on age categories for Men and Women. The Men s age categories are under 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and The Women s age categories are under 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and % of the registration fee will be awarded in the form of cash. Since this is the first year of this distance we are not able to put a dollar value on the total cash payout. Once we have greater than 75 participants pre-registered 30% of the registration fee will go to the prize pool. Over 125 then 40% of the fee will go to the prize pool. 9

10 104k Race Prize Money Medals will be awarded for first, second and third based on age categories for Men and Women. The Men s age categories are under 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and The Women s age categories are under 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and % of the registration fee will be awarded in the form of cash. Every participant that preregisters over last year s pre-registrants (86), 40% of their entry fee will go towards the prize pool. To a maximum of $2,500. Last year 86 pre-registered x 85 = $7310 x 20% = ~$1,500 An additional 50 participants x 85 = $4250 x 40% = $ 1,700 Making the cash prize pool a total $3,200 Based on the above, cash prizes will be awarded as follows. Men Women 1st $650 1st $650 2nd $350 2nd $350 3rd $200 3rd $200 4th $170 5th to 10th $105 Adult Events Medals will also be awarded for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd for Men and Ladies after each race. Le Tour de Terra Cotta Cups will be displayed year round at the Terra Cotta Inn. 10

11 Race Numbers Your race number will be attached to the lower area and side of the back of your jersey with the safety pins provided (see photos). The race number is yours to keep as a souvenir of the event. Adults will be required to have this with them in order to receive their post-race meal at the concession area. Timing Chips Attach the timing tag on the seat post using the supplied cable tie so that it is (the tag) parallel to the ground and pointing straight back. Parking & Spectator Information Riders and spectators must park in the designated areas (highlighted in orange on the map below) and must not park along the roadsides of the course, on or near, the race site. Shuttle bus service will be available to transport spectators from parking to Terra Cotta Inn Primary parking (A) is available on King Street approaching Heritage road, access is from Mississauga road. Alternate parking areas are: B, C, D and E, illustrated on the map below. Participants and spectators may also park at Creditview P.S. located at King St and Mississauga Rd and enjoy the use of the Tour de Terra Cotta Courtesy Shuttle that delivers people to the race course. Spectators must stay off the road at ALL times and only cross with the assistance of a Marshal, for the both the safety of the spectators and participants. Food for spectators will be available at a nominal cost during the race at the Concession area. Beer Garden for post-race refreshments. Visit the Exhibits in the awards area with multiple bike shops and 11

12 other merchants represented. Directions to Georgetown Hospital Head southwest on King Street /Regional Road 9 toward Winston Churchill Blvd/Regional Road 19 Continue onto Winston Churchill Blvd/Regional Road 19 Turn right onto Sideroad 22 Continue onto Main Street Turn right to stay on Main Street Continue onto Wildwood Rd Turn right onto Ontario Street Turn left onto Main Street Turn right onto Main Street Take the 2nd right onto James Street Continue straight onto Charles Street Continue onto Princess Anne Drive Hospital will be on the right 12