Rules Regs forVelo29.com Croft Spring Races
11:00amHandicapped15 Laps4 GroupsSlowest First
Handicap Times
The groups and time gaps may be changed on the day depending on number of riders at organiser’s discretion.
First Group ≤ New Racers@0:00
Second Group ≤ Cat 4@1:30
Third Group ≤ Cat 3 @3:00
Fourth Group ≤ Cat E,1,
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Overall Prizes
1st£30
2nd£20
3rd£15
4th£10
5th£5
6th£5
Primes
There may be spot primes at the organiser’s discretion.
All cash prizes in both events are subject to confirmation depending on number of riders.
Podium Protocol
Club / team jerseys must be worn on the podium; failure to do so willresult in prize money being withdrawn. Velo29 will enforce this rule on behalf of clubs and teams who expect their jerseys to be worn for photo opportunities.
Podium presentation will take place immediately after each race.
Rider Categories/ Numbers
Riders will be categorized according to their BC licence. In the event of a rider not having a BC licence they will go in the “New Racers” group unless they wish to go in a later group or the organizer feels based on previous results they should go in a later group.
New Racers0 – 40
4th Cat Riders41 – 80
3rd Cat Riders81 – 120
E/1/2 Riders121 - 150
Series Rules
The Croft Spring Races are a 2 race series.
For each round points will be given for the first 10 places. There will be a prize presentation each week for the leader of the point’s competition. There will be an additional overall prize in the final round for the winner of the point’s competition.
Signing On
Open from 10:00am until 15 minutes before each race. Please present your licence at the signing on desk, where you will receive one number and a timing chip.
Entry on the line is possible for £10 up to 200 riders.
Bikes are NOT to be taken through the signing on hall under any circumstances!
The Circuit
There will be access to the circuit from 10:30am. The finish area and circuit may not have been set up / checked for problems yet, so please take advice from race officials before heading for your warm-up. Do not warm up on the circuit whilst other races are taking place!
Spectators
You can watch from anywhere on the circuit, but please take care when crossing.
Litter
Please do not jeopardise our use of this circuit by leaving litter – this goes for both spectators and riders. Riders may be penalised if seen littering the circuit.
Race Regulations
This is a non BC event so ran under the rules of Velo29 Events.
Helmets must be worn by all riders
Any rider over 16 can take part
No licence is needed
Bikes must be standard road bikes (drop handle bars, front and rear brakes, no mudguards, no lights or other extrusions)
No specific bike inspection will take place however the organiser retains the right to remove anyone from the race whose bike is not fit for purpose or is behaving in a way unsafe or inappropriate for the event
No gear restrictions for under 18 riders
No race radios permitted
There is no official Commissaire on site, the organiser will run the race, any appeals, judging, safety need to be addressed to the organiser in writing at the event or via email within 24 hours to
Laps Out
Laps out are permitted down to 5 laps to go for series mechanical issues only. Riders must return to start line and report to the organiser who will record the lap out. Only 1 lap out per rider is allowed. Riders are to return to the start line by the shortest safe route and re-join the race at the same position they left.
Lapped Riders
May continue but should not take part in the racing. Any lapped rider racing/ influencing the outcome of the race will be immediately disqualified.
Results
Race report and results will be available at shortly after the end of the event.
Race Location
Timing Chip Installation