Velocicross
Entry fee:
Both days: $60
One day: $35
U19: $20
Race Schedule
| Saturday, November 10, 2012 | ||
| 9:00 am | sign-on open | |
| 9:30 am | course open for training | |
| 11:00 am | Sport men | 40 minutes |
| 12:00 pm | Expert men | 50 minutes |
| 1:30 pm | Open women | 40 minutes |
| 2:30 pm | Elite men | 60 minutes |
| Sunday, November 11, 2012 | ||
| 8:00 am | sign-on opens | |
| 8:30 am | course open for training | |
| 10:00 am | Sport men | 40 minutes |
| 11:00 am | Expert men | 50 minutes |
| 12:30 pm | Open women | 40 minutes |
| 1:30 pm Elite men | 60 minutes |
Call-ups will be done in all categories based on UCI points, then Alberta Cyclocross Cup standings, and then crossresults.com points. Riders shall assemble in the call-up zone 10 minutes before the start.
The course will be open during the scheduled times and between races at the Commissaires discretion.
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.
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.
Course
The course is located in a public park and off leash area. 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.
Sign on
License check will be held at the big white tent near the start line License check begins at 9am. All riders must sign on at registration on race day with a valid ABA or UCI license 15 minutes prior to category start time. Failure to bring your license will result in a $10 fine.
Single Event licenses are not available for this event.
Race Numbers
Bring your ABA cyclocross body numbers. If you don’t have them yet, you can get them at the race from the ABA. Numbers placement is one body number lower right back.
Bikes
The ABA follows UCI International rules when it comes to the type of bike you can ride in a cross race. This means that for Expert and Elite you will need a cyclocross bike. For the Sport and Women’s Open group you can use a mountain bike. Please remove any unnecessary bells & whistles during the race.
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.
Awards
Awards will be presented 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…
Cash prizes will be awarded based on the number of entrants. The prize list will be posted at sign-on. Minimum prize money will be equal to the registration fee.
Alberta Cup Series Points will be awarded to Top 8 finishers according to Points Schedule B (20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2).
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.
Rider Ammenities
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.
Location
Capilano Community Park 10810 54 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta
Parking
Parking will be available in the Capilano Community League Parking lot and the Suzuki Charter School Parking lot. There is also some street parking available, but please be courteous to our neighbours!
- Velocity Cycling Club
- Edmonton, AB