Southwood Circle Cx

New location from last year. Located at the corner North of Markham Road on the old Southwood golf course

Physical address: Markham Road Winnipeg, MB Canada

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Parking: Markham Road

When is it?

Saturday Sept 14 7PM Fun Night Races

Sunday Sept 15 10AM Cat A, B, C and kids races

Who can race?

· UCI or Manitoba licensed racers can race in categorized races.

· There will be 2 kids races. 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 MCA LICENSE TO RACE (or need to purchase a day permit if have a general MCA license)

• University students and staff with valid university ID may enter the Tri-a-Race. The first 50 registered are free, any additional are $20. Per person. If students and staff wish to race in the C category an additional $45 per person is required.

· Note – there is NO OPEN adult race

How do I register for this?

https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=36392 Online Registration Closes Friday Sept 13th @ 7PM.

DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST SECOND SINCE THE RACE WILL BE PRETTY AWESOME!

How much is it?

· Saturday night $30. MCA licensed racers.

Sunday Regular races:$45.00 U17 $35.

· All Kids racing in the kids race are free if they have a MCA RACE license otherwise will need to purchase a day permit ($5).

Racers are required to have a valid MCA race license for 2024 or purchase a $20 Day Permit per race. 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 $100.00 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.

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

These are fun races in the dark. (Sunset 19:42) These races will be a shorter course.They don’t count towards overall series points.There will be some overhead lights on the course. No headlights or blinking taillights allowed. Decorative lights on frame or wheels are ok. There may be fireworks at the end of races and there may be fire juggling performers, subject to availability. There will be a beer garden, an mc with music and possibly a food truck or hot dog stand.

Saturday: Three race categories. These may be combined based on registration numbers.

~ 18:00 Registration opens. Pick up new plate numbers.

~ 19:00 C race staging

~ 19:10 C race starts (20 minute race)

~ 19:45 B race staging

~ 19:55 B race starts (30 minute race)

~ 20:45 A race staging

~ 21:00 A race starts (40 minute race)

~ 22:00 races over, please exit the site.

Arrive in plenty of time to sign in for your event, especially if you need a new number!!!

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

• 9:30 – Student and staff Tri-a-Race start

• 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 U17 Juniors – boys and girls) (call ups at 2:50) The C events may be combined based on the amount registered, an announcement will be made prior to the start of the day.

• 3:30 – C Event (Men) (call ups at 3:20)

• 4:15 – Prizing for C Event

Note: The C race may be been split to keep field sizes from being too large, If the registration numbers are low we will combine the C race into one event at 3:pm.

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

· 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. Do not cross the finish line with your hands in the air.

· 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.

OTHER

Race is being held on the University of Manitoba 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.