2014 Tech Guide
November 8-9, 2014
Race Director
Shaun Adamson
[email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator
Peter Boychuk
Sponsorship Coordinator
Paul Ermantrout
Shaughn Butts
Food coordinator
Perry Dalmer
Kevin Coghlan
Registration and Sign-on
Pre-registration is available online at zone4.ca and closes Thursday, November
6, at 11:59pm. There is no race day registration.
Registration Fee:
U19:
All others:
$22/event ($44 for both days)
$32/event ($59 for both days)
Categories
• New cross racers will compete in the Cyclocross category corresponding to
their respective Road or Mountain Bike category, whichever is higher.
• Once you have raced cross you upgrade only via cyclocross requirements.
CROSS ROAD MTB Novice Men Men: U15, U17, Master 50+, Category 4 and 5 Men: U15, U17, Novice, Master 50+, Sport Sport Men Men: Category 3, 4 and 5 Men: Expert, Sport Expert Men Men: Category 1/2, 3 Men: Elite, Expert Open Men Men: Category 1/2 but open to all license-‐holders Women: Category 3, 4 and 5 Men: Elite but open to all license-‐holders Women: Category 1/2/3 but open to all license-‐holders Women: Elite and Expert but open to all license-‐holders Sport Women Open Women Last updated: October 24, 2014 Women: Expert, Sport, Novice Single Event Licenses (SEL)
Non-licensed riders may participate. A Single Event License (SEL) must be
purchased at a cost of $10. This may be done online at time of registration or day
of from the ABA (bring cash).
Club Row
Any club with riders registered in the race can also purchase a team tent area in
Club Row, as noted on the course map. Each spot includes premier parking
along the course near the start/finish, sign-on, and BBQ with room for one
vehicle and a 10x10 area on the grass beside the parking spot for a tent. The
price is $10 for the whole weekend. Clubs may purchase multiple spots. How
many spots are there available Is it first come first booked?
License Check
License check will be held in the tennis clubhouse, beginning at 9am. All riders
must attend registration on race day with a valid ABA or UCI license 15 minutes
prior to category start time. Failure to bring your license may result in a $10 fine.
Race Numbers
Bring your Verge/Cycle-Smart/ABA cyclocross numbers. If you don’t have them
yet, you can get them at the race from the ABA. Numbers placement is one body
number middle lower back and two shoulder numbers (front facing).
Race Schedule
Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9
9:30 am
10:30 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
1:45 pm
1:46 pm
2:45 pm
Sign-on opens, course open for training
Novice Men (40min)
Sport men (40min)
Expert men (50min)
Open women (40min)
Sport Women (40min)
Elite men (60min)
Call-ups will be done in all categories based on UCI points, then Alberta
Cyclocross Cup standings. Riders shall assemble in the call-up zone 10 minutes
before the start.
The ABA and the organizer may shorten races and/or alter the course dependent
on weather, time delays and combine categories if necessary. Please know your
start time.
Last updated: October 24, 2014 Course
The course is located in a public park. Please expect people to cross the course
during warm-up. Be courteous and slow down. Marshalls will direct the public
during the race but not all areas can be controlled. There will be some changes
made to the course from Saturday to Sunday. The organizer reserves the right to
change the course based on weather and safety of the riders.
Course Pre-riding
The course is open for training from 9:00 am to 10:20 am. The course will be
closed during all races. Any rider on the course during another category’s race
may be fined. The course may be open for training in between races. Racers
must receive permission at the start line (check with commissaires) before
entering the course. Helmets must be worn during all riding.
Regulations
This event will be run according to ABA/CCA/UCI regulations. Riders are
responsible for knowing and understanding the rules. They are available online.
Last updated: October 24, 2014 Bikes
The ABA follows UCI International rules when it comes to the type of bike you
can ride in a cross race. For Expert Men and Open Men/Women you will need a
cyclocross bike. For Novice Men and Sport Women categories you can use a
mountain bike. Please remove any unnecessary bells & whistles during the race.
Pit zone
In the mechanical zone you can leave spare wheels, bikes, or anything else you
might need. Make sure you label your stuff and collect it after your race. The
mechanical zone is NOT neutral.
First Aid
First aid will be located at the Capilano Community League and Tennis Club. Any
emergencies will be taken to the Royal Alex Hospital.
Awards
Awards will be presented as soon as possible after each race, but we hope that
you will stick around to watch, cheer, and heckle all your friends in the following
races! There may just be some good surprises for those who are there at the end
of the day…
This race will award Alberta Cyclocross Cup series & upgrade points to the Top 8
finishers according to points schedule B (20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2).
Rider Amenities
Washrooms are located in the Capilano Community League and Tennis Club.
There will be some water, pop, and food, but riders are encouraged to bring
everything they know they will need.
Last updated: October 24, 2014 Location
Capilano Community Park - 10810 54 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta
Parking
There is currently construction in the parking lot at the Suzuki Charter School.
Parking may or may not be available by the time of the race. However, there is
also street parking available, but please be courteous to our neighbours! Clubs
may also purchase a prime parking spot and team tent area in club row for just
$10 for the whole weekend.
CX Alberta
The CXAlberta Fund is aimed at Aspiring Junior and U23 cyclocross racers.
CXAlberta believes that offering young racers a little bit of financial support to
attend bigger and better races will increase your chance of success. The funding
will allow you to focus on training, not on working a part time job or canvassing
the neighbourhood trying to raise money.
For more information contact: [email protected]
There is an opportunity to support CXAlberta on zone4 during registration.
Last updated: October 24, 2014