Regional Race SATURDAY, October 20, 2018 Technical Guide - Version 1.0 Published July 23, 2018
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General Information Back again (our fourth year!), we re keeping the tradition alive and racing at the infamous Pittock Dam in Woodstock, ON. Located only one hour west of Toronto, mad Cross will challenge racers with a technical course across grass, gravel, pavement, and sand, and of course send you over our massive flyover! If you re new to cyclo-cross or if you re wanting to see what this side of cycling is all about, this is the race for you! All bikes and all ability levels are welcome! Event Organizers Michael Jaffray & Mike Aston Michael Jaffray Contact: 226-231-1371 michael@damcross.com Registration Information U19 19+ Online Registration up to Oct. 11 th, 11:59pm $20 + fees $30 + fees Online Registration up to Oct. 18 th, 11:59pm $20 + fees $40 + fees Registration at event $40 cash $50 cash + fees refers to HST and CCN Administration fees $20 day-of cash only for a second race (ie single speed)! Registration will be available through CCN. Cash day-of registration will be available up to 45 min prior to race time starting at 8:00am and closing 45 minutes prior to the start of the last race. BRING YOUR OCA ISSUED BIB NUMBERS! Please ensure you ask for a second timing chip for your pit bike. Results 4 P a g e Races will be chip timed. Racetiming.ca will be looking after this for us. Start lists and results will be available online through www.racetiming.ca
Schedule Time Category Race Duration 9:30 M3/E4 Men* 40 Minutes * PLEASE NOTE * if 80 or more riders pre-register for M3/E4, the race will split into 2 starts (9:30 M3 and 10:30 E4) and 1 hour will be added to following schedule: 10:30 U17 / U15 / U13 30 Minutes 11:30 M2 / E3 / U19 Men 45 Minutes 12:45 Elite / U23 / Master Women 40 Minutes 13:55 E1/2 / M1 60 Minutes 13:56 Singlespeed 45 Minutes * PLEASE NOTE * if 80 or more riders pre-register for M3/E4, the race will split into 2 starts (9:30 M3 and 10:30 E4) and 1 hour will be added to the subsequent schedule. Final start times and start lists will be posted on www.racetiming.ca. It is your responsibility to verify when you race! Rider staging will begin 15 minutes prior to race time Equipment will be checked as riders enter the start corral Call-ups will begin 5 minutes prior to race time Riders not present for call-ups will lose their position Timing provided by Racetiming.ca. Live results available online at www.racetiming.ca Please pick up your timing chips at the registration tent Ensure to ask for a second if you have a pit bike PLEASE RETURN YOUR CHIPS AFTER YOUR RACE! 5 P a g e
Course Map *Course subject to change (as this is the 2017 map ) based on race day conditions and opinion of promoter/commissaries. Course Safety In case of emergency, call Michael Jaffray 226-231-1371 or Michael Aston 226-448-7790 or see the race officials at the start/finish First Aid will be offered at the washrooms near the parking lot. If there is an emergency that will require more than first aid can help with, see below for maps to the closest hospital. Interested in Volunteering? If you can assist in course marshalling, registration, or any other means, please contact Michael Jaffray via phone -226-231-1371 or email: mike_jaffray@hotmail.com Thanks! 6 P a g e
DIRECTIONS TO THE HOSPITAL 7 P a g e
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Event Rules The races will be held under the rules of the UCI/CCA with OCA modifications. Find CCA/OCA rules online at http://www.ontariocycling.org/events-organizers/commissaires/ The UCI penalty scale with CCA/OCA modifications will apply. All riders must sign on at registration at least 30 minutes before their scheduled start time. Registration will open at 8:30am and remain open until 40 minutes prior to the start of the last race. Call-up order will be determined as follows: 1. National Champion; 2. UCI points; 3. Outgoing Provincial Champion; 4. Top 10 riders in O-Cup / Eastern Series standings; 5. Random draw. Races will start promptly at the indicated start times. Warming up on course while races are going on is prohibited. As the lead rider crosses the finish line at the end of their race, riders will be advised when they may enter the course for warm-up. Riders must not interfere with racers completing their last lap. Please be courteous to other racers above all else. Any bicycle (i.e. mountain bike) is permitted provided bar ends (if equipped) are removed. Riders must wear a jersey corresponding to the club/team on their license. Independent riders must wear a plain jersey with no significant logos. Helmet mounted cameras are not permitted. No neutral support will be provided. Feeding is not permitted. Water bottles are permitted on spare bicycles. Riders must supply their own spare wheels and bicycles. All service and equipment changes must take place in the pit area. Any rider dropping out of the race shall immediately notify a commissaire. If you drop out of a race and do not report it to a commissaire you will be considered an Unreported DNF and will be assessed a penalty. A double pit is located on course for servicing equipment and changing bikes or wheels. The pit must be accessed by the designated entrances and riders may not travel backwards or cut the course to reach the entrance with the exception of a mishap occurring AFTER the pit entrance but BEFORE the pit exit (travel backwards to pit entrance in this case) Lapped riders may be pulled at the order of the commissaires, either after being overtaken or just before being overtaken. All riders finish on the same lap as the winner. The 80% rule will be enforced at the discretion of the Chief Commissaire. The prize list will be displayed at registration and is subject to change based on field size. Additional primes may be announced on the start line. 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. No refunds if the race is cancelled. 9 P a g e
License Requirements CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR OCA LICENSE Upgrade Points Being a Regional Race, upgrade points are available to be won. 10 P a g e
Prize List and Protocol Prizes will be awarded to the top three racers in each category. Merchandise and/or Beer prizes provided by To Wheels and Upper Thames Brewing Company! A full list of prizing will be published at a later date. 11 P a g e
Directions to Event Address: Pittock Park Conservation Area 221 Pittock Park Road (Formerly 725138 Pittock Park Rd) Woodstock, ON N4S 7W2 GPS Coordinates UTM Zone - 17 X - 519840 Y - 4778200 Latitude: 43.1563 Longitude: -80.7559 From the East & West Take Exit 230 off the 401 Proceed north on HWY 59 (Mill Street) From Turn the right South: onto Dundas Street (follow signs for HWY 59) From Turn left the onto QEW Vansittart E Merge onto Ave (HWY Gardiner 59) Expy E Take Turn Right the Don onto Valley Pittock Parkway Park Road exit on the left Merge Entrance onto gate Don will Valley be on Pkwy your right N Take the Eglinton Avenue E exit Merge onto Eglinton Ave E Take the Wynford Drive/Saint Dennis Drive exit Turn right onto Wynford Dr 12 P a g e