Technical Guide. Monday, August 6, 2018 TourdeCaledon.com

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1 Technical Guide Monday, August 6, 2018 TourdeCaledon.com Updated: January 9,

2 Race Director s Message As the former Race Director of the Tour de Terra Cotta, I am proud to introduce the Tour de Caledon, a premier cycling event with race options for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Putting together a race of this magnitude would not be possible without the great support of our sponsors. Please take a moment to visit their website or better yet, support them by purchasing their products or services. In addition, we have assembled a group of experienced and knowledgeable volunteers and because of their enthusiasm and dedication that we plan on making this race a yearly tradition in Caledon. We have aimed to keep all of the things that racers indicated that they liked in previous races that we have run, like closed roads (no yellow line rule), a quality course, great road surface and strong volunteer base. We are also always looking at ways to and make improvements that will enhance the overall experience for participants, spectators and volunteers. The race will be run in Caledon East. We will be using the Caledon East Recreation Centre (CERC), which allows for easy and ample parking for participants, spectators and volunteers. This location will also speed up the registration process. From the CERC there are plenty of roads that can be used to warm-up. Importantly, using the CERC will allow us access to indoor washrooms! We are following a tried and proven race schedule, allowing all ages and abilities to have an amazing day. While the list of charities that will receive the net proceeds is not yet fully finalized, these charities will be receiving support from the Tour de Caledon. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Peel and Halton we will buy bikes, helmets, and locks for deserving little brothers and sisters in Peel and Halton The Paula Coats Memorial Scholarship we will contribute $1,000 scholarships to three deserving students in Caledon as they pursue post-secondary education The Dave Rutherford Memorial Scholarship we will donate to a trades school in the name of Dave Rutherford, past event director of the Tour de Terra Cotta and Caledon s 2015 volunteer of the year Kerry s Place Kerry s Place enhances the quality of life for persons with autism spectrum disorder and to empower them and their families, through evidenced-based, innovative and person-directed supports. We will contribute to this worthy cause. Palgrave and Bolton Rotary Club - Palgrave and Bolton Rotary members are dedicated to making the world a better place by having a positive impact on projects locally, nationally and internationally. We anticipate that we will be able to do substantially more based on sponsorship levels and racer participation. As the financial picture becomes clearer we will keep you updated on our charitable efforts. We look forward to your participation in this year s event. Continued safe cycling and may the wind always be at your back. Brad Hains Race Director Tour de Caledon Updated: January 9,

3 Events Start Time Event Categories Laps Total Distance 7:45 am OCA Youth Cup Time Trial ** All km 9:00 am OCA Youth Cup Road Race All km 9:00 am OCA Youth Cup Road Race All km 9:10 am OCA Youth Cup Road Race All km 10:30 am Adult Starter Road Race km 11:45 am Adult Intermediate Road Race km 1:30 pm Elite Road Race km 1:32 pm Adult Advanced Road Race km 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. Police, marshals and barricades will be stationed around the course to prevent traffic from entering the course. Escort vehicles circulate the course to assist motorists in exiting the course. NOTE: Adult events are classified as CITIZEN EVENTS. Age Group Categories - All Adult Races (No racing up or down, select age category based on your age as of December 31, 2018) 17 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70+ 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. ** 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. Updated: January 9,

4 Registration Fees Before July 20 July 20 to August 2 Race Weekend August 3 6 Non-Member Permit Youth Races** All Categories $40 $40 $45 Included 26 km Road Race $50 $60 $70 Add $8 53 km Road Race $65 $80 $90 Add $8 79 km Rod Race $75 $90 $100 Add $8 115 km Road Race $85 $100 $110 Add $8 Race Online Registration Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and is available online at the Ontario Cycling Association Online registration closes Thursday, August 2nd at midnight. Race Weekend Registration 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. Updated: January 9,

5 Youth Races Youth Cup Course Descriptions All youth riders will be subject to a roll out and will use the main course. Event Rider Description (per OCA) Total Distance Lap Dis- Number of Laps Youth Time Trial ALL 2.5 km 2.5 km 1 E GRADE D GRADE C GRADE B GRADE A GRADE U11 & U13 athletes who consistently finished in the 2017 Youth Cup Series U13 finishing in the pack U11 - top 5 in the 2017 Youth Cup Series New U15 riders U17 Female - finishing in the pack U15 Female - top 5 in the 2017 Youth Cup Series U15 Male - finishing in the pack U13 Male - top 5 in the 2017 Youth Cup Series U19 Female - top 5 in the 2017 Youth Cup Series U 19 Female - mid pack in the 2017 Ontario Cup Series U17 Female - top 5 in the 2017 Youth Cup Series U17 Male - finishing in the pack U15 Male - top 5 in the 2017 Youth Cup Series New U19 riders U19 Female -finishing in the 2017 Ontario Cup Series U19 Male - finishing in the 2017 Ontario Cup Series U17 Male - top 5 in the 2017 Youth Cup Series 8.85 km 8.85 km km 8.85 km km 8.85 km km 8.85 km km 8.85 km 3 Tour de Caledon Youth Time Trial START/FINISH LINE The course will be an out and back along Old Church Road. Starting East of the corner of Innis Lake and Old Church Road, the participants will head East on Old Church and turn around at the intersection of Old Church Road and Centerville Creek, returning in a Westerly direction to the finish line on Old Church. CALEDON REC COMPLEX The course is approximately 2.5 KM. Updated: January 9,

6 Which Event Should I Register In? 26 km Road Race This is a race and distance designed for the first time racer who wants to enjoy the experience, while still having the feeling of competition. Most individuals in this race could be categorized as weekend warriors that do not want to challenge the 53 km distance. 53 km Road Race This is a race and distance that is designed for the cyclist that wants to test his or her training and endurance in a competitive environment. These individuals are for the true cycling enthusiast who enjoys taking on challenges and comparing him/herself to their peers. If you have had a great season and are really hitting your stride, perhaps you would consider moving up to the 78 km race? 79 km Road Race This is a race and distance that is designed for the cyclist that wants to test his or her training and endurance in a very competitive environment. These individuals are the true cycling enthusiast who enjoys taking on challenges and comparing him/herself to their peers. They would also be known as M2 & E3 racers. If you have had a great season and are really hitting your stride, perhaps you would consider moving up to the 115 km race? This race will have a separate lead out Motorcycle, Neutral Service Vehicle (Wheels) and an OCA follow car (both of which will follow the lead group). 115 km Road Race This is a race and distance that is designed for the cyclist (racer) that wants to test his or her training and endurance in a very competitive environment. These individuals are the true cycling enthusiast who enjoys taking on challenges and comparing him/herself to their peers. They would also be known as E1, E2 and M1 racers. This race will have a separate lead out Motorcycle, Neutral Service Vehicle (Wheels) and an OCA follow car (both of which will follow the lead group). Updated: January 9,

7 About the Road Race Course Main Course The roads are closed and there is no yellow line rule. The Start/Finish line is located on Old Church Road just East of Robert F Hall school. Racers will head West on Old Church road, turn left (South) on Innis Lake Road, turn left (East) on Castlederg Side Road, turn left (North) on Centreville Creek Road, turn left (West) on Old Church Road to the start finish line. Each lap is approximately 8.85KM in distance and has about 23 meters of elevation change. Race organizers expect that this will be a fast course. The roads are recently paved, all corners will be swept. The course will be marshalled at all intersections. START/FINISH LINE CALEDON REC COMPLEX Updated: January 9,

8 Event Rules This 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. 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, 53, 79 & 115K races. 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. 53k 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 Robert F Hall school 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. 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. Updated: January 9,

9 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. Updated: January 9,

10 Awards & Prizes ALL results, and awards, are based on a participant s age (Dec 31, 2018) NO exceptions. Prize money may change at the discretion of the Organizer and is dependent on registration numbers and sponsorship. Youth Events 26 km Race Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category (both male and female) Prizes will be awarded based on a random bib drawing Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category (both male and female) for both the Time Trial and Road Race Prizes will be awarded based on a random bib drawing 53 km Race 79 km Race Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category (both male and female) Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category (both male and female) Cash awards and prizes will be determined based on sponsorship and entry fees Cash prizes will be determined based on sponsorship and entry fees 115 km Race Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category (both male and female) Cash prizes will be determined based on sponsorship and entry fees Updated: January 9,

11 Race Numbers & Chips 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 Updated: January 9,

12 Parking & Spectator Information 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. Parking Caledon Community Centre on Old Church Directions to Headwaters Hospital (Orangeville) Caledon Community Complex 6215 Old Church Rd, Caledon East, ON L7C 1J7 Head southwest on Old Church Rd/Peel Regional Rd 22 toward Marilyn St Turn right onto Airport Rd/Peel Regional Rd 7 Turn left onto ON-9 W Turn left onto Rolling Hills Dr Headwaters Health Care Centre 100 Rolling Hills Dr, Orangeville, ON L9W 4X9 Directions to Brampton Civic Hospital Caledon Community Complex 6215 Old Church Rd, Caledon East, ON L7C 1J7, Canada Head southwest on Old Church Rd/Peel Regional Rd 22 toward Marilyn St Turn left onto Airport Rd/Peel Regional Rd 7 Turn right onto Bovaird Dr E/Peel Regional Rd 10 (signs for Bovaird Drive/Regional Road 10) Brampton Civic Hospital: Emergency Department 2100 Bovaird Dr E, Brampton, ON L6R 3J7, Canada Updated: January 9,