May 14-15, 2016 Race Bible

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1 May 14-15, 2016 Race Bible

2 Ron Berry Insurance Agency Rockwood Events Center

3 Racers, On behalf of KnoxVelo, Southern Cycling Operations, the race committee, and our sponsors, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2016 Three River Rumble and the 2016 State Championship Criterium! The goal of the Three River Rumble (TRR) is to showcase Roane County and the cities of Harriman, Kingston and Rockwood, all charming, historic and vibrant communities. We also hope to expose the local residents to the healthy, exciting, and colorful sport of cycling. We hope you enjoy Roane County, get to know the residents, and take in some of the beautiful countryside as you re rolling past. We also hope you will visit all of our sponsors and thank them and our volunteers, as we would be unable to bring you the Three River Rumble without their generous support. Thank you for your participation and support. We re excited that you have chosen to join us and look forward to a safe and successful race weekend for all. Tim Tidwell Race Director 2016 Three River Rumble TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule of Events Page 4 Registration Information Page 5 Race Hotel Page 6 General Rules Page 7 Time Trial Information Page 8 Criterium Information Page 11 Road Race Information Page 16 Omnium Points Competition Page 20

4 Friday, May 13, 2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 6:30 pm 8:00 pm Number pick-up and registration Roane Alliance 1209 North Kentucky Street Kingston, TN Registration available for road race and crit with NO LATE FEES No registration for time trial or omnium (pre-registration only) Saturday, May 14, :00 am 10:00 am Time trial number pick-up (race registration not available) 9:01 am Time trial start Tennessee College of Applied Technology 1729 Hannah Highway Harriman, TN :00 pm Crit registration opens Homecoming Park 100 North Front Avenue Rockwood, TN :00 pm Criteriums start Sunday, May 15, 2016 Registration available for road races and/or crits WITH NO LATE FEES Registration for individual crits will end 15 minutes before that race starts 7:00 am Road race number pick-up and registration 8:00 am Road races start Southwest Point Park 1226 South Kentucky Street (Highway 58) Kingston, TN Registration for each road race will end 15 minutes before start time (Day-of-race registration = $50)

5 REGISTRATION Omnium = $85 Road race = $35 (day of race = $50) Time trial = $20 Crit = $35 Juniors race FREE!! Pre-register at (surcharges apply). Online registration available until Friday, May 13, at 9:00 am Eastern time. Omnium and time trial are PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. No exceptions. On-site crit registration is available Saturday, May 14 until 15 minutes before each race start. No late fees for crit registration anytime. After registering for one crit, race additional crits for $10 each. Register for road race with no late fee at packet pick-up on Friday May 13 or at crit registration on Saturday May 14. Road race registration available Sunday, May 15 for $50 until 15 minutes before each start time. If you are an unlicensed rider there will be an additional $10.00 USA Cycling one-day license fee for each day of racing. Unlicensed riders are ONLY eligible for Category 5 men, Category 4 women, Master 50/60 and junior races. Surcharges included in your entry fee: $3.75 USAC insurance charge and $2.00 TBRA fee. Current TBAR Champions: In accordance with TBRA series rules, current 2015 TBAR champions are eligible for entry fee reimbursement for one road race and/or one criterium. To qualify, the rider must: A. Register and pay for your races. B. Wear your championship jersey in the road race and/or crit; and, C. Contact the TRR race director on-site May to receive cash reimbursement.

6 RACE HOTEL Super North Kentucky Street Kingston, TN FOR DISCOUNT, ASK FOR BIKE RACE RATE

7 GENERAL RULES All races held under USAC permit All 2016 USAC rules are in effect. Valid and current USAC license must be presented at packet pick-up/registration. All racers are required to complete a USAC Event Release. Pre-registration via the USA Cycling website will include the release for most riders. Others will be required to sign the release at the race sites. Omnium participants must pre-register for an omnium and start each event (RR, TT and crit) in order to qualify for omnium payouts. Promoter reserves the right to adjust start times and race distances, cancel/combine events, remove riders from events, and modify prize lists if deemed necessary. Events will be held rain or shine. Helmets MUST be worn AT ALL TIMES while on the bike. Race numbers supplied by the promoter must be used. No folding or cutting of numbers is allowed. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate race scoring due to incorrect number placement. After completing your races, please do not congregate at the finish line and do not re-cross the finish line. There will be corner marshals and/or signs at all intersections on the courses. Ultimately, it is the riders responsibility to know the courses! Please dispose of your trash properly. Littering will not be tolerated, whether on or off the bike. Our ability to hold this race in the future is dependent on everyone following this rule, racers and non-racers alike. Penalty for this offense may result in disqualification. The race promoters are not responsible for dogs, vehicles, or other hazards that may occur. Race at your own risk. Precautions have been taken to ensure a safe, fair event. The race promoters are not responsible for personal belongings or equipment. To claim prize money, you must present your USAC license or race number. To claim prize money for a teammate/friend, you must present his/her USAC license or race number. In downtown Rockwood at the criteriums DO NOT RIDE BIKES ON SIDEWALKS!!

8 TIME TRIAL Saturday, May 14, 2016 TBRA Road Series Division II Juniors 9-14 Group 1 Juniors Group 2 Men Cat 5 Group 3 Men Cat 4 Group 4 Men Cat 3 Group 5 Women Cat 4 Group 6 Masters 50+ Cat 1-5 Group 7 Masters 60+ Cat 1-5 Group 7 Masters 35+ Cat 1-4 Group 7 Masters 45+ Cat 1-4 Group 8 Women Cat 1/2/3 Group 9 Pro/1/2 Group 10 Parking, registration and staging: Tennessee College of Applied Technology 1729 Hannah Highway (Use this address for GPS on Android/Google devices) 1745 Harriman Highway (For ios devices) Harriman, TN GPS: , ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING ALLOWED AT THE FINISH LINE AREA! All vehicles must park in the Tennessee College of Applied Technology parking lot. Directions from Knoxville: I-40 West to Exit 350 (Midtown), right on TN 29, 2.1 miles to light at Highway 27, right turn on Hwy 27, 4.2 miles to TN College of Applied Technology on the left Directions from Nashville: I-40 East to exit 347, East on Hwy 27, 6.1 miles to TN College of Applied Technology on the left Time trial rules/notes: First rider in Group 1 starts at 9:01 am EDT. Racers will start at 30 second intervals. The course is not available for warm up after 9:00 am EDT. There will be corner marshals and/or signs at some intersections on the course. Ultimately, it is the riders responsibility to know the course! All roads on the course will be open to traffic. Remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Time trial results will be posted at the registration area at Tennessee College of Applied Technology after the race.

9 Time trial course description: The 2.2-mile time trial will start on Highway 27 in front of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology parking area. The right lane of westbound Highway 27 will be closed to vehicles for approximately one-quarter mile to allow for the start of the time trial. All roads following this brief lane closure will be open to traffic. The first 1.3 miles of the course are on Highway 27. The first quarter-mile of the course is slightly uphill, and the next mile is downhill and extremely fast! At the 1.3 mile mark, the course turns right onto Webster Road. After approximately 200 yards on Webster Road, the course makes a hard right turn onto Old Roane Street. The finish line is on Old Roane Street at mile 2.2. The first quarter-mile of Old Roane Street is flat and the last half-mile is an uphill drag to the finish line. Upon completion of your time trial, PLEASE DO NOT TURN AROUND AND RIDE BACK ON THE COURSE! After going past the finish line, go straight on Old Roane Street a quarter-mile, then turn left on Highway 27 and ride approximately one-half mile back to registration/parking. Directional signs will be posted. Time trial course map:

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11 TENNESSEE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CRITERIUM Saturday, May 14, 2016 TBRA Road Series Division I Juniors :00 PM 20 minutes Juniors :30 PM 25 minutes Men Cat 5 2:05 PM 25 minutes Men Cat 4 2:40 PM 30 minutes Women Cat 4 3:20 PM 25 minutes Masters 50+ Cat 1-5 3:55 PM 35 minutes Masters 60+ Cat 1-5 3:55 PM 35 minutes Men Pro/1/2 5:00 PM 50 minutes Men Cat 3 6:00 PM 40 minutes Women 1/2/3 6:50 PM 40 minutes Masters 35+ Cat 1-4 7:40 PM 40 minutes Masters 45+ Cat 1-4 7:40 PM 40 minutes Registration and staging: Homecoming Park 100 North Front Avenue Rockwood, TN GPS: , Directions from Knoxville: I-40 West to Exit 347 (Harriman/Rockwood), left on Highway 27, go 6.5 miles, then right on Wheeler Street, two blocks to parking on the left Directions from Nashville: I-40 East to Exit 347 (Harriman/Rockwood), left on Highway 27, go 6.5 miles, then right on Wheeler Street, two blocks to parking on the left

12 Racer Parking: We will have new road closures in Rockwood this year, to protect parking for the downtown merchants who are open during the crit. As a result, we will also have dedicated racer parking this year, accessible by Wheeler Street or Rathbun Street. See the detailed map below and please park in the yellow zones. Please respect the Rockwood merchants and the designated local parking zones. These merchants support our race and allow us to restrict access to their businesses in order to hold our event. We want and need their support in order to continue this event in the future!

13 Crit rules/notes: Free lap rule will be in effect. No free laps within the final 8 kilometers of the race. Wheel pit area will be provided (wheels in, wheels out). The course will be closed to traffic. Riders may compete in all categories for which they are eligible. Riders who fall behind and are considered to be out of contention may be pulled from the race at the discretion of the officials. Riders who have lost contact with the field, and are then caught by a breakaway from the field, may NOT lead [disqualification]. Riders off the front of the field may not accept assistance from riders who have lost contact with the back of the field [disqualification for accepting such assistance]. Lapped riders may rejoin and race with the field if they are not pulled from the race by officials. Primes will be announced at the start/finish line during the race. Crit results will be posted at the registration area at Homecoming Park following each race. Crit course description: A downtown crit with an L shaped course. The course is very flat and fast, with six turns. From the last turn on the last lap, the final 150 meters are wide, straight and flat. Crit course map:

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15 State championship MEDALS will be awarded to the top three eligible finishers in these categories: Men Pro/Cat 1 Boys 9-12 Masters 35+ Cat 1-4 in five year increments Men Cat 2 Boys Masters 45+ Cat 1-4 in five year increments Men Cat 3 Boys Masters 50+ Cat 1-5 in five year increments Men Cat 4 Boys Masters 60+ Cat 1-5 in five year increments Men Cat 5 Girls 9-12 Women Cat 1/2 Girls Women Cat 3 Girls Women Cat 4 Girls State championship JERSEYS will be awarded to the top eligible finisher in these categories: Men Pro/Cat 1 Boys 9-14 Masters 35+ Cat 1-4 Men Cat 2 Boys Masters 45+ Cat 1-4 Men Cat 3 Boys Masters 50+ Cat 1-5 Men Cat 4 Girls 9-14 Masters 60+ Cat 1-5 Women Cat 1/2 Girls Women Cat 3 Girls Women Cat 4 To be eligible for state medals and/or jerseys, a rider must: 1. Be listed as a Tennessee resident on their license; and, 2. Hold an annual USAC license; and, 3. Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien. Riders holding a one-day license and out-of-state riders are eligible for cash payouts but NOT eligible for state championship medals or jerseys.

16 ROAD RACE Sunday, May 15, 2016 TBRA Road Series Division I Start Distance Pro/1/2 8:00 AM 74 miles Cat 3 8:05 AM 74 miles Masters 35+ Cat 1-4 8:20 AM 50 miles Masters 45+ Cat 1-4 8:20 AM 50 miles Cat 4 8:25 AM 50 miles Masters 50+ Cat 1-5 8:30 AM 50 miles Masters 60+ Cat 1-5 8:30 AM 50 miles Women 1/2/3 8:35 AM 50 miles Juniors :30 PM 17 miles Juniors :40 PM 26 miles Cat 5 12:50 PM 26 miles Women Cat 4 1:00 PM 26 miles Parking, registration and staging: Southwest Point Park 1226 South Kentucky Street (Highway 58) Kingston, TN GPS: , Directions from Knoxville: I-40 West to Exit 352 (Kingston), right on Highway 58 (Kentucky Street), two miles to Southwest Point Park Directions from Nashville: I-40 East to Exit 352 (Kingston), right on Highway 58 (Kentucky Street), two miles to Southwest Point Park Road race rules/notes: There will be corner marshals and/or signs at all intersections on the course. Ultimately, it is the riders responsibility to know the course! ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING ALLOWED AT THE FINISH LINE AREA! All vehicles must park at Southwest Point Park. Wheel trucks will be provided for every race. Wheels in, wheels out. Wheels must be placed in wheel truck at least 15 minutes prior to your race time. Wheels can be picked up at Southwest Point Park after the race. All roads on the course will be open to traffic. Remain aware of your surroundings at all times.

17 Centerline rules will be strictly enforced! On unmarked roads, the center of the roadway is the enforcement line. Road race results will be posted at Southwest Point Park after the race. Road Race course description for all races except Juniors 9-14: The road race course will leave Southwest Point Park and turn right on Highway 58. There will be a short neutral zone on Highway 58. Once you are released to begin racing, the first leg of the course is a two-mile stick on Highway 58 which leads to the course loop. You will warm up quickly on the stick, with a climb from mile 1.5 to the turn onto the loop. The loop begins when you turn right onto River Road, where the climb continues for one-half mile. This is followed by a fast one mile descent, and the next eight miles on River Road are mostly flat. The second half of each loop is much more rolling; with several sustained hills at 5% and one short, steep pitch that hits 15%. The final mile of each lap is a climb on Highway 58, with an average gradient of 4%. Each loop is approximately 23.5 miles. The races will complete the following number of laps on the loop: One lap Juniors 15-18, Men Cat 5, Women Cat 4 Two laps Masters 35+/45+, Men Cat 4, Masters 50+/60+, Women 1/2/3 Three laps Pro/1/2, Men Cat 3 For multi-lap races, you will complete the loop on Highway 58 and turn left onto River Road to begin second and third laps. On your last lap, when you complete the loop, you will remain on Highway 58 to the finish line, which is just past the River Road intersection. Feed zone: The feed zone will be located at Midway Elementary School at 130 Laurel Bluff Road in Kingston (37763). This is located on the loop of the road race course at mile 20. The feed zone will only be open for the second and third laps. There is no feed zone for one-lap races. Road race course map:

18 Road Race course description for Juniors 9-14: The road race course will leave Southwest Point Park and turn right on Highway 58. There will be a short neutral zone on Highway 58. Once you are released to begin racing, the first leg of the course is a two-mile stick on Highway 58 which leads to the course loop. You will warm up quickly on the stick, with a climb from mile 1.5 to the turn onto the loop. The loop begins when you turn right onto River Road, where the climb continues for one-half mile. This is followed by a fast one mile descent, and the next six miles on River Road are mostly flat. At mile 10.4, you will turn left on Mans Hollow Road. The rest of the course is much more rolling, with several sustained hills that reach 5% grade. At mile 12.5, you will turn left on Highway 58 and proceed to the finish line. The final mile is a climb on Highway 58, with an average gradient of 4%, and the finish line will be on Highway 58, just past the River Road intersection. Road race course map for Juniors 9-14:

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20 THREE RIVER RUMBLE OMNIUM Points Competition Pro/Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 3 Cat 4 Women 1/2/3 Women Cat 4 Masters 35+ Cat 1-4 Masters 45+ Cat 1-4 Masters 50+ Cat 1-5 Masters 60+ Cat 1-5 Omnium participants must pre-register for an omnium and start each event (RR, TT and crit) in order to qualify for omnium payouts. To be considered a starter for each event, you must be entered into the final results for that event, whether it is an actual finish position, DNF (did not finish), or DNP (did not place). IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY (not the promoter s) to make sure that your results (even DNF s and DNP s) are documented for each event in order to maintain your eligibility. Riders DO NOT have to finish each event to retain omnium eligibility. If you are in a race with combined fields who have separate omniums (Pro/1/2, Masters 35/45, Masters 50/60), you will receive omnium points based on your placing among the riders in your omnium category. For example, Pro/1 and Cat 2 are separate omniums but they race together. If a Cat 2 rider is fifth overall in the Pro/1/2 road race but first in Cat 2, he would receive first place points in the Cat 2 omnium. If a Pro/1 rider is tenth overall but eighth among the P1 riders, he will receive eighth place points in the Pro/1 omnium. Men Cat 2 will have a separate omnium category and payout. For the individual Pro/1/2 races (RR, TT and crit) the payouts are based on Pro/1/2 with Cat 2 bonus. Masters 35/45 will have separate omnium categories and payouts. For the individual Masters 35/45 races (RR, TT and crit) the payouts are based on Masters 35/45 with Masters 45+ bonus. Masters 50/60 will have separate omnium categories and payouts. For the individual Masters 50/60 races (RR, TT and crit) the payouts are based on Masters 50/60 with Masters 60+ bonus.

21 Omnium points for each event (RR, TT and crit) will be awarded from top to bottom of the event results, without regard to the omnium eligibility of each rider. For example, if you are the second place road race finisher, you will receive second place omnium points regardless of whether or not the race winner is eligible for the omnium. We score the omnium this way because we do not want the omnium points awarded in an event to change throughout the weekend, which would be the case if we only awarded points to the omnium-eligible participants. Omnium eligibility for riders can and will change throughout the weekend as riders potentially do not start an event. That would cause a change in points for all prior events, creating a scenario where the omnium points are a moving target all weekend. Omnium points will be awarded according to the following scale: Place RR TT Crit Please be aware that omnium results posted after the time trial and crit will reflect the riders at that point in time who have started each stage. It is possible that this list will shrink throughout the weekend as riders DNS stages. Complete and final omnium results will be posted after the protest period is complete for each corresponding road race. Omnium ties will be broken as follows: 1. Greatest # of 1st place finishes, then greatest # of 2nd place finishes, greatest # of 3 rd place finishes, etc. until the tie is broken. 2. In the event that two or more riders are still tied after the above tiebreakers, the highest placing rider in the Road Race will win the tie.

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