NOT FINAL UNTIL AFTER 2017 AUGUST 31.
RACE START TIMES, ENTRY FEES, RACE DURATION, AND MINIMUM PRIZE LIST *
2017 Race-Day Schedule, Maximum Entry Fees and Minimum Payouts |
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Start Time |
Race |
Duration |
Payout |
Online / Day Of Entry Fee |
9:00 |
Masters 35+ 4/5 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$25 / $35 |
9:01 |
Masters 50+ 4/5 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$25 / $35 |
9:45 |
Junior Boys 15-18 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$10 |
9:46 |
Cat 5 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$25 / $35 |
10:30 |
Men Cat 4 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$25 / $35 |
11:15 |
Women Masters 35+ Open |
30 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
11:16 |
Women Cat 4 / 5 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$25 / $35 |
11:17 |
Junior Girls 15-18 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$10 |
11:17 |
Junior Girls 9-14 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$10 |
11:17 |
Junior Boys 9-14 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$10 |
11:45 |
Course Inspection |
30 |
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12:15 |
Women Cat 1/2 |
45 |
$75-60-45 |
$30 / $40 |
12:17 |
Women Cat 3/4 |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
1:15 |
Masters 35+ 1/2/3 |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
1:16 |
Masters 50+ 1/2/3 |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
2:15 |
Men Cat 1/2/3 |
60 |
$75-60-45 |
$30 / $40 |
3:30 |
Single Speed |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
3:31 |
Cat 3 |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
3:32 |
Masters 35+ Cat 3 |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
POINTS & SERIES OVERALL
RACE EVENT INFORMATION:
○ Link to the USA Cycling Race Page from www.wicycling.org/cx, then click “Event Website”
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN
○ Link to the USA Cycling Race Page from www.wicycling.org/cx, then click “Online Registration”
RACING AGE
RACE NUMBERS
PRE-RIDING
STAGING AND CALL-UPS
STARTING
RACING
FINISHING
DAILY RESULTS & REWARDS
PODIUM SCHEDULE
UPGRADES
RACE SERIES OVERALL
All Rules and Regulations of the regular season Trek WCA CX Series races listed above apply to the unless noted in this section.
SERIES OVERALL
CATEGORIES
The Trek WCA CX Series will score overall series points for the following categories:
Note: No overall prizes will be awarded for Women Category 4, Men Category 4, Men Category 5, or Men Masters Category 4/5. These are beginner’s races and meant for people new to the sport or just trying it out.
TREK WCA CX SERIES OVERALL POINTS SCORING
Place Points
1st 25
2nd 20
3rd 16
4th 13
5th 11
6th 10
7th 9
8th 8
9th 7
10th 6
11th 5
12th 4
13th 3
14th 2
15th 1
Scoring Notes:
SERIES OVERALL AWARDS *subject to change prior to 8/31/17 per sponsorship agreement*
1st $150.00 + $100 Trek Dealer Gift Card
2nd $100.00
3rd $75.00
1st $100.00 + $100 Trek Dealer Gift Card
2nd $60.00
3rd $40.00
TEAM SERIES POINTS AND AWARDS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS
Q: What is cyclocross?
A: Cyclocross is a circuit race where competitors ride multiple laps on a set course. The courses generally offer a mix of terrain including grass, pavement, hills, dirt, and barricade portions to force riders into a partial run each lap. Due to the compact layout of the typical course it is spectator friendly, with easy opportunities for cheering on riders at multiple sections of the course.
Q: Do I have to start in Category 5?
A: If this is your first bicycle race of any kind, you must begin in Category 5 (Men) or Category 4 (Women). If you have raced before, you should begin racing CX in the same category as your USAC road or mountain biking category.
Q: Do I need a license to race?
A: Yes. If you are Category 5 and you do NOT have an annual USAC license, you need a One Day License. One Day Licenses may be purchased at registration with your race entry. Only Cat 5 Men, and Cat 4 Women are eligible to race on a One Day licenses in those categories.
If your category is above Cat 5 you MUST purchase a USAC Annual License. Annual Licenses can be purchased at registration, but purchasing or renewing online before race day is recommended. Licenses purchased on or after December 1 are also good for the next racing year.
Q: When should I come to race?
A: To register, familiarize yourself with the course, prepare to race and warm up it is recommended that you arrive 1.2-2 hours before your race.
Q: Can I use a mountain bike?
A: Yes, but bar-ends are not allowed. Please be courteous if you are being passed, move over, slow down, yield the faster line. Thank you. (Mountain bikes are allowed in all non-UCI races, which limit tire width to 33mm.)
PERMITS REQUIRED
❏ Race Director License with USA Cycling (included with team registration or can be purchased separately)
❏ Team registration with Wisconsin Cycling Association
❏ USA Cycling Race Permit and Insurance
❏ Venue permit (as required)
ADDITIONAL COSTS
❏ WCA Rider Fees ($2 per racer per day per event.)
❏ Payment of USAC Officials
❏ Prizes
❏ Additional Equipment not provided by the WCA
SUPPORT FROM THE WCA CX COMMITTEE:
❏ Technical support to assist with course design and logistics
❏ Use of cyclocross-specific equipment (barriers, staking, signage, ribbons, etc.) owned by the WCA
❏ Advertising
❏ Posting of race results on the WCA website
❏ Posting of Trek WCA CX Series Overall results on the WCA website
❏ Support with computer-generated registration and results
PREPARATION TO HOLD A RACE
❏ Hold current Wisconsin Cycling Association club membership.
❏ Submit race application to WCA CX.
❏ Attend the WCA Race Promoter’s Meeting and work with the WCA CX Committee to obtain a race date.
❏ All drivers who will transport the WCA equipment trailers should check with their insurance to confirm that their personal insurance coverage extends to the trailer they are pulling.
RACE PLANNING
❏ Secure a venue with necessary features for a cyclocross course as well as appropriate facilities for registration, bathrooms, adequate parking, and a water source. If possible an enclosed and heated building for registration is preferred.
❏ Submit a course plan to the WCA CX Committee by 2017 August 15. The Committee will either approve or return to the Promoter for corrections or physical examination of the race site.
❏ For all new events, or significant course changes to an existing event, a WCA CX Committee Member is required to walk / ride the event course a minimum of 30 days prior to the event.
❏ Submit race flyer to CX Committee [email] no later than 45 days prior to race date.
❏ After flyer is approved, Complete the online USA Cycling race permit application by eight weeks before race day (see next section for details).
❏ Include the venue’s street address and an event website on the USA Cycling race page.
❏ Use of Google Docs, Facebook Event page, or team website is recommended.
❏ At least two (2) weeks before your event; please post a map showing parking, registration, start line, finish line, and pit. Also include which side to pin number on jersey, food options on site, and other relevant event information.
❏ Post pre-ride video, photos, course information, venue information, prizes, special elements information on the WCA CX page.
❏ Send the USAC permit number of your race to the WCA CX Committee; p.bro769@gmail.com
❏ Create a medical plan, which may be as simple as calling 911 for emergencies. WCA strongly recommends having first-aid supplies on site (wound-cleaning, bandages) and someone with at least basic first-aid certification. Please consider using the Wisconsin Bike Patrol emergency/medical services. They do a great job and don’t ask for anything (although a donation is sort of important – consider giving them $100 for a race). A promoter must have some form emergency/medical services available per the USAC race permit requirements.
RACE START TIMES, ENTRY FEES, RACE DURATION, AND MINIMUM PRIZE LIST
❏ Use USA Cycling online pre-registration. Entry fees shall include all USAC surcharges, WCA fees, and any other fees charged to event organizers by local entities.
❏ Entry fee with all fees included must be equal to or less than the maximum entry fees.
❏ Online Registration must close on Wednesday at 23:59 (11:59 pm) the week of the race. Use the fee schedule Listed in Table 2.
❏ 2nd race is $10
❏ There can be NO penalties for pre-registration. Pre-registration, with fees, must be at least equal to standard entry. $10 day-of registration fee for all categories, except Juniors
❏ If a promoter elects to pay more than the minimum prize list, purse must be equal between respective men’s and women’s races. Non adherence to this section WILL result in exclusion from the series.
Table 2
2017 Race-Day Schedule, Maximum Entry Fees and Minimum Payouts |
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Start Time |
Race |
Duration |
Payout |
Online / Day Of Entry Fee |
9:00 |
Masters 35+ 4/5 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$25 / $35 |
9:01 |
Masters 50+ 4/5 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$25 / $35 |
9:45 |
Junior Boys 15-18 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$10 |
9:46 |
Cat 5 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$25 / $35 |
10:30 |
Men Cat 4 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$25 / $35 |
11:15 |
Women Masters 35+ Open |
30 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
11:16 |
Women Cat 4 / 5 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$25 / $35 |
11:17 |
Junior Girls 15-18 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$10 |
11:17 |
Junior Girls 9-14 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$10 |
11:17 |
Junior Boys 9-14 |
30 |
merch/3 |
$10 |
11:45 |
Course Inspection |
30 |
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|
12:15 |
Women Cat 1/2 |
45 |
$75-60-45 |
$30 / $40 |
12:17 |
Women Cat 3/4 |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
1:15 |
Masters 35+ 1/2/3 |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
1:16 |
Masters 50+ 1/2/3 |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
2:15 |
Men Cat 1/2/3 |
60 |
$75-60-45 |
$30 / $40 |
3:30 |
Single Speed |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
3:31 |
Cat 3 |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
3:32 |
Masters 35+ Cat 3 |
45 |
$35-30-25 |
$25 / $35 |
Table 1
❏ 2nd race is $10
❏ $10 day-of registration fee for all categories, except Juniors
❏ Online pre-registration for all races closes Wednesday at 11:59PM the week of the race.
❏ The 80% rule may be enforced, especially in the Men Cat 1/2/3 race; pull over, slow down and allow lapping racers to pass quickly and safely.
FLYER REQUIREMENTS
❏ Use sponsor-provided header (2017: Trek WCA CX Series *not available from sponsors as of 8/2/17*).
❏ Include race categories, times, entry cost, durations, and awards as listed above.
❏ If possible, include any non-racing activities that will draw people to the event.
COURSE SET-UP
❏ Pick up trailer after helping take down the previous course. Refer to Trailer Schedule document for pickup dates and information.
❏ Create a start grid in rows of 8. (start [and finish] area should be a minimum of 5m wide, flat, to slightly uphill, straight).
❏ Course should be 2.5 to 3.5 kilometers long (1.55 – 2.17 miles).
❏ Course should be a minimum of three meters wide (10 feet), with a minimum of 5m wide in start and finish areas. The course can be as wide as you’d like.
❏ Maximum of six man-made barriers (with a maximum of 3 in any one set); barriers should be 4m apart (13 feet).
❏ Dangerous objects should be avoided. Any potentially dangerous objects should be marked (with orange spray chalk, for instance, or course tape or other visually obvious designation).
❏ See USAC Cyclocross Rulebook for more details.
❏ Add course features for advanced categories, and reroutes around these features for other racers.
❏ examples include steep hills, off-camber turns, and sand pits.
❏ Post signs at these course splits to direct riders onto the correct course
❏ Recommended: Add a Kid’s Course separate from the primary course for young riders to play on.
❏ Make spectator areas around features/dismounts (slow the race by the crowd).
❏ Have the course pass through the same area multiple times per lap for better spectating.
❏ Use small breaks in the tape to allow for easy course and pit access.
❏ Install tape low on stakes when high winds are expected.
❏ Avoid features that create bottlenecks in the near the course start.
❏ Entrance and exit to equipment pit should be on straight sections of the course
❏ Utilize CX Committee members for course design advice and suggestions.
RACE DAY
❏ Provide call-up list for each race based on pre-registered riders and USA Cycling points.
❏ Hold a podium ceremony immediately after each race with payouts and awards. See section titled “Podium Schedule” for recommended format.
POST-RACE
❏ Pay WCA surcharges in full at the conclusion of the event – failure to do so will incur a $250 fine and possible exclusion in subsequent WCA CX Series schedules.
❏ Take down your course and return materials to trailer.
❏ Transfer the WCA trailer to the promoter of the next race.
❏ High fives and cold beverages all around!
❏ Thanks for putting on a race for the cx community. We appreciate it!