Where is it?

• Valley View Bible Camp
• located 5 miles south of MacGregor, Manitoba on Road 59W (Rosehill Road) and 1 mile west on Rd 60N.
• Physical address: 60070 Rd 60 North, MacGregor, MB.
• Signs are posted eastbound and westbound on Trans-Canada Highway #1
• Google Map link
• When is it?
• Sunday, October 22, 2023

Who can race?

• UCI or Manitoba licensed racers can race in categorized races.
• There will be 2 kids races (depending on registration #s). One for the U13 kids with a bit more experience (such as Kids of Mud kids) and a second race for the younger kids with less racing experience. Kids WILL NEED A LICENCE TO RACE.
• Note – there is NO OPEN adult race

How do I register for this?

• Registration is through Zone4.

Registration deadline is Friday Oct 20th at 11:59PM

• DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST SECOND SINCE THE RACE WILL BE PRETTY AWESOME!
• Reach out if you have issues registering (Marty – 204-751-0364)

How much is it?

• $45 Adult licensed racers. (includes food)
• U 17 Kids racing in the adult races pay $35. (includes food)
• All Kids racing in the kids U13 race are free.*
• Racers are required to have a valid MCA race license for 2023 or purchase a $20 day race permit. *U13 without a valid MCA race license can purchase a $5 day permit. This must be done online when registering. The Day Permit is NOT insurance
• Please note that the fees include an MCA Cyclocross Committee levy, a Manitoba Cup levy, and a rental charge for the timing system.
• NEW** - If timing chips are not returned at the end of the race, the racer will be charged $75.00 timing chip replacement fee.
• ALL Riders MUST sign in before their race or they will be considered a “Did Not Start” – no refund will be given. Sign in closes 30mins prior to your event. Please arrive in plenty of time to register your event, especially if you need a new number, and this is a new venue to navigate to.

SCHEDULE

• 9:30 – Registration opens. All riders MUST sign in before their race or they will be considered a “Did Not Start”. Sign in closes 30 minutes prior to your event, please arrive in plenty of time to register for your event, especially if you need a new number!!!
• 10:00 – Course opens for pre-riding for kids
• 10:30 – Kids Event: U11 kids and younger, U13 kids with less racing experience; male and female. (Kids will be broken into two groups based on age)
• 11:30 – Course opens for pre-riding
• 12:00 – B Event (call ups at 11:50)
• 12:50 – Course opens for pre-riding
• 1:00 – Prizing for B Event
• 1:20 – A Event (call ups at 1:10)
• 2:30 – Course open for pre-riding
• 2:40 – Prizing for A Event
• 3:00 – C Event (Women & all U13 – U17 Juniors – boys and girls) (call ups at 2:50)
• 3:30 – C Event (Men) (call ups at 3:20)
• 4:15 – Prizing for C Event
• Note: The C race has been split to keep field sizes from being too large (This may change depending on registration #s) An update will be provided by Saturday Oct 21 to registered riders as well as during the day of the race.

ASSEMBLY AND SEEDING

• Riders will assemble 10 minutes before the scheduled race start and will be seeded according to the race officials. They are all knowing, so don’t mess with them.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Regular Cyclocross rules will be enforced. For example, all racers in the ‘A’ and ‘B’ events (Cat 1/2/3 women and men) require a Cyclocross style bike. This means:
• Maximum width of tires = 33 mm
• Road style handlebars (NO straight bars)
• Maximum width of handlebars = 50 cm
• Citizen and C racers will be allowed to race on a mountain bike if you don’t have a cross bike.
• A safe bicycle in good working order is required. The Commissaires can exclude bikes that are deemed unsafe. A proper cycling helmet must be worn...NO EXCEPTIONS.
• All racers must operate a bicycle with both front and rear working brakes.
• Riders shall act and race with caution and respect for their fellow racers. They shall be held responsible for any accidents that they cause.
• It is a racer’s responsibility to know the race course and the number of required laps before the race starts. Marshalls are not obligated to give out directions to confused riders.
• If a rider exits the course for any reason, he/she must return to the course at exactly the same point from which they exited (i.e. do not cross over tape to re-enter the course).
• Sleeveless jerseys are NOT allowed.
• Handlebars must have end caps. Kickstands should be removed. Water bottle holders must be secured in appropriate locations on the bicycle frame or seat post.
• Before the race, know exactly where the finish line is situated. Your finish time is recorded on the finish line. Do not stop your race until you cross the finish line. Once finished, exit the area immediately.
• The finish line is for finishers. Never cross the finish line twice.
• If you leave the race for any reason you MUST alert one of the Commissaires as soon as you are able. It is not fun to look for a "lost" rider who has left the race course unannounced.

PRIZING

• For the top 3 of each race (men and women will be prized separately) prizes will be handed out while you are surrounded by your adoring fans.
• We'll be bringing the mountains back to Manitoba again this year!! TransRockies has provided one entry to their 2024 Gravel Royale stage race (Aug 23-26th, 2024 in Nipika, BC). All registered adult athletes (that select to join the draw on race day) will have the chance to win this amazing prize worth over $1600! Must be registered and in attendance during the C race awards.

https://www.transrockiesgravelroyale.com/

• Who doesn't love some Pickle juice? All racers will be pickled with some Pickle Juice after the race sponsored by the Pickle Juice company! https://picklepower.com/
• We will also have some great sponsors for the event providing us with some fun prizes for our winners!

FOOD

• There will be food! Registered athletes will receive food as your reward for racing! Spectators can also purchase food - bring cash :-)
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• Race is being held on private property. Please treat the area with respect. The washrooms are for use of the toilet and washing your hands, not for cleaning dirty equipment or clothing. Leaving a mess will jeopardize our future use of this great facility.
• There is no liquor, or non-prescription drugs permitted at the event. As such, please don’t bring, consume, or supply alcohol to others.

RACE CANCELATION / REFUND POLICY

If the race is cancelled for any reason, refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis, less an administrative fee as costs to host this event are set if the race proceeds or not.

Event (“race”) Organizer: Marty Gaudet - 204-751-0364