Grey County Road Race May 24, 2015 The Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada Technical Guide Version 1.2 A UCI World Cycling Tour Event The Canadian Qualifier for the Amateur Road World Championships & Junior Ontario Cup Overview Participation Rights Registration Race Numbers Schedule Maps Equipment Regulations Awards Expo Race Regulations Safety Regulations Directions Accommodations Contact Information With Support From: 1
UCI World Cycling Tour (UWCT) Event Overview The Grey County Road Race (May 24th, 2015) will be the sole Canadian qualifier events for the 2015 UCI Amateur World Championships. The Road Race event will include junior groups that will count towards the Ontario Cup Series In 2011 the UCI created the UWCT as a series of UCI-sanctioned races held all over the world. In 2015 there are 15 qualifier events where the top 25% in each age group qualified for the Amateur Road World Championships and the champions are awarded with the coveted rainbow jersey. My Focus - Introduction In Ontario Canada we have world class facilities, beautiful countryside, great roads and the infrastructure in place to create and host fantastic cycling courses and world class events. After having participated in hundreds of races I decided to apply my learning to hosting races here in Ontario starting in 2012. My main goal is to build challenging courses that put the rider s experience first; limiting peloton size and providing for increased caravan support puts the rider s safety and experience at the forefront. In 2014 I was honoured with being named Road Organizer of the year by the OCA ( ). By adopting best practices from the most successful amateur cycling events and soliciting and incorporating feedback from participants, I continue to look for ways to improve my events. After agreeing to a 3-year agreement with the UCI and the UWCT, I look forwards to hosting the Canadian Amateur World Qualifier event in 2015 through 2017. Initially this event will draw on cyclists primarily from the GTA. Some of you will also be drawn to the event from the entire Northeast region and across North America. Once you experience the challenging course, the great facilities in the Blue Mountain Village and the overall quality of the event, I hope to see you return in following years bringing your families, team mates and friends. It is only through the support of Wheels of Bloor, the UCI, the UWCT, the Canadian and s, the Ontario Provincial Police, Share the Road Cycling Coalition, The County of Grey, the Town of Blue Mountains, Blue Mountains Village, Clearview Township, The Town of Collingwood, Sportsnet, Racer Sportif, Collinwood Cycling Club, and many others, that this event is possible, Thank you. I look forward to seeing you in May Bruce Bird - Race Director XTB Consulting Inc. 2
Grey County Road Race: Participation Rights Riders can start with: A one event permit A UCI license An elite license with exception of: o Any rider who has during the current year been a member of a team registered with the UCI. o Any rider who has taken part in a World championships, the Olympic Games, Continental Championships or Games, Regional Games, the Commonwealth games, or a World Cup during the current year o Any rider who scored UCI points in any discipline at the moment of the qualifier event in 2015. Master license Cycling for All license OCA Junior O-Cup participants must follow OCA regulations for participation. Age groups The events offer results in 8 different age groups (rider's age on December 31st of that year), for both women and men: 19-34y 35-39y 40-44y 45-49y 50-54y 55-59y 60-64y +65y A qualifier event can always organize a separate age category above 70, 75 and if more than 6 riders register, the tickets granted for The World Championships are also given to this age category. In The World Championships, an additional jersey and medals will only be given to the winners of these categories if more than 6 riders register. Granting of participation rights for the Amateur World Championships Each UWCT event will grant participation rights for the Amateur World Championships. By the end of each race, the first 25% athletes of each age group, will be awarded with guaranteed entry to the Amateur World Championships and be able to race for the World Champion title. The first three of each age category will always qualify directly for the World Championships, independent of the number of starters in that age group. Riders have to finish the race to be qualified. The 25% is calculated based on the number of starters, not on the number of finished riders. The winners of the slots will be announced on the UWCT website and will be invited by e-mail. Qualifier events hosting a separate Road Race and road race will grant the participation rights for the Amateur Road Race World Championships in the Road Race qualifier and for the Amateur Road World Championships in the road race qualifier. In addition, riders who participate in 3 qualifier events during the season will also get their ticket to The World Championships. They don't have to finish in the 25% first in their age category. Please contact info@uciworldcyclingtour.com to ask for your wildcard. The World Champions of Ljubljana 2014 are automatically qualified for the 2015 World Championships. This rule is valid for both Road Race and Road Race, and the World Champions can register for both events. Silver and bronze medal winners will have to qualify again. Registrations for the World Championships are only possible via a registration form on the UWCT website. The UWCT Corporation will keep records of the 50% first athletes of each age group to make a recall, in order to allocate the slots for the Worlds that were not taken by the first 25%. This recall is made by mid-july for all events up till mid-june and by the end of July 2015 for all following events. 3
Grey County Road Race: Registration Registration is available exclusively at CCN: https://ccnbikes.com/#/events/2015-grey-county-road-race Online registration closes at midnight on May 21 st, 2015. The Registration Office will open on Saturday May 23 rd from 3:00pm to 6:00pm in the Grand Central Lodge in Blue Mountain Village and the on Sunday May 24 th starting at 6am (please see start area map). Registration closes 30 minutes before start times Grand Central Lodge Blue Mountain Village 56 Jozo Weider Blvd, Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 3Z2, Canada Registration Fees to Feb 28 to Apr 15 to May 21 UWCT Age Groups $110* $125* $135* Junior OCUP $50* $55* $60* * Race day registration will be available for a $150 * Registration fees do not include HST and online processing charges * Entries are none-refundable and non-transferable License Requirements You do not need a cycling license to participate in this event. If you do not have a cycling license you can purchase an event permit when you register. You will be required to sign a release waiver prior to participating Junior O-Cup participants require a UCI license. For any OCA membership related questions please contact: Chris Baskys - OCA Membership Coordinator P: 416-426-7017 E:info@ontariocycling.org Information There will be event information available within the registration area within the Grand Central Lodge 4
Grey County Road Race: Race Numbers Race Numbers Race numbers will be provided by the organization. Numbers must not be folded or modified and must clearly display the advertiser's logo. 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. The race numbers must be positioned as follow for the Road Race: On the back and right side of the jersey The organizer will also indicate at the registration area where the race number must be placed. Proof of age Participants must produce proof of age at race number pick up either by showing a current UCI license with a photo or by showing photo identification with year of birth listed. The following images depict number placement and bib colours 5
Grey County Road Race: Start Times The following chart demonstrates the starting times Category Course Start Time Total Distance Pace (kph) Elevatio n Gain Estimated Finish time UWCT Qualifier Men 19-34 Long 08:00 AM 160.km 36.0 2257m 12:32:39 PM Top 25% Men 35-39, 40-44 & 45-49 Medium 08:05 AM 128.9km 35.0 1763m 11:51:58 AM Top 25% of each age group Junior Men - OCUP Race Medium 08:15 AM 128.9km 35.0 1763m 12:01:58 PM n/a Cylco- Share The Road - Cyclo Sportif Sportif 08:20 AM 54.7km 30.0 586m 10:15:24 AM n/a Women 19-34, 35-39 Medium 12:00 PM 128.9km 31.0 1763m 04:09:29 PM Top 25% of each age group Men 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 & 65+ Short 01:05 PM 86.2km 33.0 1284m 03:41:43 PM Top 25% of each age group Junior Women - OCUP Race Short 01:10 PM 86.2km 30.5 1284m 03:59:34 PM n/a Women 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+ Short 01:15 PM 86.2km 30.5 1284m 04:04:34 PM Top 25% of each age group There will be three distances that the riders will complete based on category (see course maps). Groupings have been set up based on expected number of participants for each of the age groups along with projected speeds for the groups. More modifications to the groupings may be required based on attendance with the following guiding principles; Groups of less than 80 riders may be combined with another group Due to the yellow line rule and with safety in mind, no group shall exceed 200 riders If an age grouping exceeds 300 riders, that group will be divided alphabetically by last name; the top 25% of each divided group will qualify for the World Championships Groupings will not be moved between the morning wave and the afternoon wave (if you have a morning start planned you will not me moved into an afternoon start) Final adjustments will be announced 24hrs after online registration closed on the event website and through an email communication to all registered participants Combined groups will be differentiated by the UWCT colour coding for of the numbers. All of the riders will begin the race in the Blue Mountain Village Event Plaza. The road race will begin with a 2.7km neutralized section of road leading up the kilometer zero where racing will begin as directed by the Commissaire in charge of each group. The finish line will be located on 4th Line. Blue Mountain Village will be the host location for the event and the base for all activities. 6
Grey County Road Race: Feed Zones Feed Zone 1 is located just after the corner of Pretty River Road and 31 at kilometre 20.5. Feed Zone 2 is located just after the intersection of 4th Line and 18, 19 side road at kilometer 54.8 (see Feed Zone maps for details). Feed Zone 1 Finish Area & Feed Zone 2 7
Grey County Road Race: Schedule The following chart demonstrates the estimated schedule 8
Grey County Road Race: Maps Grey County Road Race Short Course 86.2km Elevation for the Road Race Short Course (1284 meters gain) 9
Grey County Road Race Medium Course 128.9km Elevation for the Road Race Medium Course (1763 meters gain) 10
Grey County Road Race Long Course 160km Elevation for the Road Race Long Course (2257 meters gain) 11
Start Area (Parking, Wheel Drop, Registration, Podium) Neutral Start Map 12
Grey County Road Race: Equipment Regulations Rules Gear restrictions will be in effect for U19 categories participating in the Junior O-Cup. Junior O-Cup participants must follow UCI/OCA regulations regarding equipment for road races. UWCT participants can choose any bike they want (road bike, mountain bike, city bike, hybrid bike, cross bike) with the exception of tandem bike or recumbent. Time trial bikes are forbidden. Handlebar extensions including time-trial bar extensions or other types of tri-bars are not permitted. Disc wheels are not permitted. For more information: see: http://www.uci.ch/modules/builtin/getobject.asp?menuid=mtywnzq&objtypecode=file&type=file&id=nzg4otm&langid=1 13
Grey County Road Race: Awards Award ceremonies will be held at the main stage in the events plaza in the center of Blue Mountain Village once race results are deemed official from the finish line commissaire (typically 30-45 minutes following the race finish for each group). Results will be posted on racetiming.ca UWCT Ceremony for women and men The top three first riders of every age category (women and men) will be called to the podium to be receive medals and a jersey for the winner UWCT Finisher Medal Every rider to finish in the first 25% of his age group in the UWCT qualifier events shall be given a medal UWCT Age Group winners' jersey All winners of their age group get an official UWCT jersey on the podium during the award ceremony Age groups: 19-34y 35-39y 40-44y 45-49y 50-54y 55-59y 60-64y +65y Ontario Cup Medals The top three first riders of every category will be called to the podium to be awarded medals: Men Junior Women Junior 14
Grey County Road Race: Expo Expo There will be an event in the events plaza at Blue Mountain village during the following times: - Saturday May 23 rd from 3:00pm to 6:00pm - Sunday May 24 th from 6:30am to 4:00pm Expo groups The following groups will be participating in the event expo* - Sports Message Specialists; www.nfrmt.com - Champion Systems - Endurance Challenge Series - Grey County Tourism - Share The Road - Velofix - Kurzawinski Coach *note: This is subject to change Expo Area Map in Blue Mountain Village 15
Grey County Road Race: Race Rules Jerseys OCA Junior O-Cup participants must wear the jersey listed on their license. UWCT riders are free to wear any jersey they want in the qualifier events. Exceptions to this rule: Reigning World Champions are obliged to wear their official jersey in UWCT qualifier events Mechanical assistance There will be one neutral service vehicle following each start wave to provide basic mechanical assistance. 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. Although efforts will be made to provide a rider s own spare wheels in the event of a mishap, in the interests of servicing riders quickly, a service vehicle may supply wheels at random. The organization is not responsible for damage to wheels even when resulting from use by other riders. Timekeeping and ranking The event is timed for all the participants, during the whole course. Timekeeping will provide an overall final ranking, a ranking for women and another for men. Event Specific Rules This course is not closed. The Yellow Line Rule will be strictly enforced for riders safety o In order to keep the event safe, you must, stay on the right side of the road. Any rider caught crossing the center line may be disqualified and eliminated from the race. If you are removed from the race and ignore the instruction to do so, you may be subject to further penalties. In case of lightning, the race may be delayed or cancelled. If you are informed that the race has been stopped due to lightning, you are advised to seek shelter until the race can resume. If the race is cancelled, there will be no refund issued. For your safety, if you withdraw from the event for any reason, you must inform the nearest Commissaire that you are no longer racing. Any unreported DNF may result in a severe penalty. In the event of a mishap, riders are strictly forbidden from drafting behind vehicles for lengthy periods in attempting to catch up to their group. Such drafting may result in disqualification. 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. The races will be held under the rules of the UCI and UCI UWCT with CCA and OCA modifications. The CCA & OCA rules are available on-line at: http://www.ontariocycling.org/commissaires/commissaires-rules/ The penalty scale of the UCI rulebook and the OCA rulebook for the Junior O-Cup will be applicable. All Non-OCA members must sign a Cycling Canada Waiver at registration or they will not be allowed to start. Races will start promptly at the indicated start times. There will not be a team managers meeting.. Team vehicles and private vehicles with spare parts/bikes are forbidden to follow the race. Only race organization vehicles are permitted to follow the race while in progress. Awards will be presented according to the published schedule. Top-3 finishers are required to attend award presentations or risk forfeiting their awards. Riders must wear their competition uniforms for the presentation. Radio communication is not permitted between riders and anyone else There shall be no parking on race course Photographers must obey traffic laws; do not obstruct traffic The use of glass containers is strictly prohibited during the race. 16
Safety Regulations Mandatory helmet: The UCI takes a very hard line on the wearing of a helmet. Wearing a helmet will be compulsory for all UWCT events, throughout the whole race. Participants are barred from the start or their race number will be immediately withdrawn if they are caught by a member of the organization without their helmet. Per CCA rule 1.3.031 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. Medical certificate: To confirm the physical capability of a cyclist to take part in a UWCT bike race, the organizer requires one of the following guarantees: a) Either that the participant holds a license (which is issued on presentation of a medical certificate to the effect that there is no medical reason why the participant should be unable to practice cycling) issued by a national cycling federation affiliated to the UCI b) Or that the participant holds a medical certificate to the effect that there is no medical reason why the participant should be unable to practice cycling, which has been issued by a doctor c) Or that the participant attests to (and signs) the fact that he is in perfect health and fit for the physical effort required for such a cycling race, UWCT declines all liability if health problems are experienced during the event. As the good health of cyclists is one of the overriding concerns of the UCI, we prefer options a) and b) above. Accident and third party liability insurance: UWCT organizing events assure that all cyclists who wish to take part in an event forming part of the UWCT hold accident insurance and third party liability insurance. Safety on the course Safety plan: The event Emergency Action Plan has been prepared by Odyssey Medical Identification of danger points: The organizer takes care to indicate all the danger points on the course Following vehicles: For sporting fairness and to avoid possible problems, riders will be eliminated immediately if they are caught benefiting from vehicular assistance from a third party not belonging to the organization. First aid Emergency system: Odyssey Medical will be providing medical support for the event and be positioned at the Start / Finish area A first responder will be following behind each group on the road The organizer provides a first aid kit to provide minor assistance to cyclists at the start, finish and at all feed zones. For the complete UCI regulations, please click: http://www.uci.ch/ 17
Grey County Road Race: Directions Directions to Blue Mountain Village: From Barrie, ON 1. Head east toward Clapperton St 2. Slight left onto Clapperton St 3. Take the 1st left onto Collier St 4. Turn right onto Bayfield St 5. Turn left onto ON-26 W 6. Turn right onto County Rd 7 (signs for County Road 7) 7. Turn left onto Nottawasaga 27/28 Sideroad/County Rd 96 8. Turn right onto ON-26 W 9. At the roundabout, continue straight onto ON-26 10. At the roundabout, continue straight to stay on ON-26 11. Turn right onto Pretty River Pkwy/ON-26 W Continue to follow ON-26 W 12. Continue onto First Street Extension 13. Continue onto Mountain Rd 14. Continue onto Grey County Rd 19 15. At the roundabout, continue straight to stay on Grey County Rd 19 16. Turn left onto Jozo Weider Blvd Destination will be on the left Blue Mountain Resorts 108 Jozo Weider Blvd Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 3Z2 18
Grey County Road Race: Nearest Hospital Directions Directions to Collingwood General and Marine Emergency Hospital from Blue Mountain Village 1. Head south on Jozo Weider Blvd toward Lucille Wheeler Crescent 2. Turn right onto Grey County Rd 19 3. At the roundabout, continue straight to stay on Grey County Rd 19 4. Continue onto Mountain Rd 5. Continue onto First Street Extension 6. Continue straight onto First St/ON-26 E Continue to follow ON-26 E 7. Turn right onto Minnesota St 8. Take the 2nd left onto Ontario St 9. Take the 2nd right onto Peel St 10. Take the 3rd left onto Moberly St/Parke St 11. Take the 1st left onto Hospital Dr Destination will be on the left General & Marine Hospital Collingwood, ON 19
ACCOMODATIONS Blue Mountain has over 1,000 different accommodation units to choose from. Whether you are looking for comfort and value in the newly renovated Blue Mountain Inn, or boutique-style suites in Mosaic, Blue Mountain provides a wide variety of lodging to suit your needs. http://www.bluemountain.ca/lodging_quickfacts.htm The Westin Trillium House at Blue Mountain On-line Booking Now Available! A special site with event discounts has been setup for booking rooms at The Westin Trillium, you can book a room by following the link here: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/stargroupsweb/res?id=1501243853&key=d3960a9 Blue Mountain Resort On-line Booking with Promo Code Now Available! If you want to stay at the heart of the action there s no better place than at Blue Mountain Resort! The folks at the resort have been kind enough to provide a promo code, simply follow these steps: 1. Go to: https://lodging.bluemountain.ca/booking/#availability 2. Check Availability, Room Type and Package/Rate Features 3. Enter Promo Code: GRP113724 4. Complete the process You can also download a one page pdf that details the process. Images of Blue Mountain Village: Including a picture of the Events Plaza where the Road Race Sign-in, Start and Awards will all take place. There are also many other options for accommodations in the surrounding areas, many of which are listed here on the Georgian Triangle Tourism site. 20
Grey County Road Race: Technical Personnel Commissaire Panel: Chief: Anne Cobban Finish Judge: Chantal Thompson Members: Brad Day, Steve Head, Andy Jenner, Edward Sitarski UCI Technical Delegate: Erwin Vervecken Timing: racetiming.ca Medical: Odyssey Medical Announcer: Steve Fleck Grey County Road Race: Contacts Race Director: Bruce Bird 416-702-5801 brucebird68@yahoo.com Race Website: http://www.greycountyroadrace.com Sport Coordinate: Greg Rawson 416-426-7241 21