Bring A Friend MTB Cup # 4- June 23 & 24, 2012

Host Club: Portage Junk Yard Dogs

Contact: portagejunkyarddogs@gmail.com

Date: June 23 & 24, 2012

Location: Birch Ski Area, Birch Ski Area is approximately 27K west of Carman. Head west of Winnipeg on Hwy 2 and follow the link below. There’ll be a downhill ski sign just before your need to left (south). There’s a large blue sign (“Birch Ski Area”) at that corner. Drive south on this gravel road ~3K, turn right at the intersection with the white shed. Stay to the left once on this road; summer parking is at the end of this road at the bottom of the valley. There will be signs.

Driving Directions: Google Maps point to point directions from Winnipeg

Eligibility:

The race is open to all those with a valid UCI/CCA/MCA license. MCA citizen license holders are eligible to race in the Citizen category only. This race is the last of four that are included in the Kids of Mud (KOM) program. See www.kidsofmud.ca for information on the KOM program.

In addition, this is a BRING A FRIEND RACE, which means we want you to be able to ride with your friends and show them the love of the sport. Each day, the racers will run their race first as indicated by the time frames outlined below; then once all racers are finished, the Bring A Friend Ride will occur. This is the time to ride the course with your friend at any pace your friend is comfortable with. We want your friends to have fun, get introduced to the sport of racing & enjoy a great course in the process!!! 

Categories:

§  Elite, male and female

§  Expert, male and female

§  Comp, male and female

§  Sport, male and female

§  Citizen, male and female

§  U17, male and female

§  U15, male and female

§  U13 male and female

§  U11 male and female

§  U9 male and female

§  U7 male and female

Online Registration:

Pre: Registration:

The pre-registration deadline is Thursday June 21, 2012 at midnight.
KOM program participants (with race licenses, not general memberships) are automatically pre-registered but must bring a signed waiver to the race day registration/check in table.

          
Click Here to Register

Race Day Registration:

Race day registration for the events opens at 8:30 and ends 1 hour before your event start. Please print out and bring the BAF Entry Form and  Waiver with you to the race

Check In:
All registered riders must "Check-in" at the registration table.
Check in opens at 8:30 and closes 1/2 hour before your event start.

Cost:

§  KOM – no fees

§  Non-KOM Cup Race Participant U7, U9, U11 – $10

§  Non-KOM Cup Race Participant U13, U15, U17 – $15

§  $25 for pre-registration for those holding a UCI/CCA/MCA license

§  $40 the day of the race for those holding a UCI/CCA/MCA license

§  Free for those holding a MCA citizen license

§  Bring A Friend Rider- $5.00

Race Start Times:

Saturday June 23, 2012

§  Kids Pre-ride: 8:30 (Adult event riders scheduled to ride Sunday June 24, 2012 risk disqualification for riding during this time)

§  Event 1: U7/U9 (male and female) – 10:00

§  Event 2: U11, U13 (male and female) – 10:45

§  Event 3: U15, U17, male and female) – 11:45

§  Event 4: Bring A Friend Ride -12:45

Sunday June 24, 2012

§   Pre-ride: 8:30

§  Event 1: Elite, Expert, Comp, Sport, Citizen – 10:00

§  Event 2: Bring A Friend Ride -12:30

Length of Race by Category*:

§  Elite Male: 1:45 – 2:00

§  Expert Male, Elite Female: 1:30 – 1:45

§  Comp Male, Expert Female, U17 Male: 1:15 – 1:30

§  Sport Male, Comp Female, U17 Female: 1:00 – 1:15

§  Sport Female, U15, Male and Female: 0:45 – 1:00

§  U13, Male and Female: 0:30 – 0:45

§  U11, Male and Female: 0:20 -:30

§  U9 / U7, Male and Female: 0:15 -0:20

* The number of laps listed above is an estimate, the race commissaires will determine the number of laps needed the day of the race.

Race Course:

The race surface is a combination of hard packed trails and grass. There are small rocks and roots to go around and over. There is a combination of single and double track on an up and down course. There will be a couple of bridges to cross. The adult course is a shorter course in terms of length with more technical sections in both climbing and descending. There will be several small new cuts used as connectors from one established trail to another to keep the flow, and, there will also be a new set of very technical switchbacks, (12), used as a descent with a planned B-line for the Friends and those not wishing to attempt them.

There will be a start loop for all categories so the spectators can get a good look at the racers.

General Race Rules:

§  Adult Riders pre-riding the course on Saturday during the KOM event risk disqualification from their race on Sunday.

§  Pre-riding may only be done during the designated times for your category

§  All racers bikes must operate a bicycle with both front and rear working brakes.

§  All racers must wear a CSA approved helmet while riding on OR off-course (even the parking lot).

§  Riders shall act and race with caution and respect for their fellow racers. They shall be held responsible for any accidents that they cause.

§  Racers must have their license with them at all times during a race event.

§  It is a racer’s responsibility to familiarizing yourself with the race course before the race (marshals will not be obligated to give out directions to confused riders).

§  A racer must act in a sporting manner at all times and shall permit any faster rider to overtake without obstructing.

§  If a rider exits the course for any reason, he/she must return to the course at the same point from which they exited.

§  Music players and electronic devises are NOT allowed by any racers during any events.

§  Sleeveless jerseys are NOT allowed.

§  You can only wear a jersey of a club or team you currently belong to, no pro team jerseys that you are not a member of; if you do not belong to a club wear any jersey that is not a pro jersey nor a club jersey where you are not a member of that club.

§  The current, defending Manitoba Cup winners should wear their Manitoba Cup jersey at cup races. Previous years jerseys should not be worn by previous winners.

§  Race Plates must be secured to the handle bar so that the number can be clearly read by the Commissaires at the Finish line. Do not alter the plate in any way. Ensure the plate is not obscured by brake cables or bent such that the numbers are difficult to read from a distance. Ensure that the bottom of the plate is secured so that it cannot flip up.

§  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 left the race course unannounced.

§  Handlebars must have end caps.

§  Glass containers are not allowed on the course, including the feed zone.

Please consult the UCI and CCA rules to see all applicable rules and regulations

Parking:

Parking is available at the site.

Courtesy and Safety:

The course is open and the public can access the course at any point. Signs will indicate that bike race is in progress, but be aware that marshals do not have authority to prevent people from entering the course. Keep your head up at all times. Be courteous to others.

Washrooms:

Washrooms are outhouses

Race Map:

The Blue Loop is a starter loop for the KOM race.

U7/U9 is currently marked with Red arrows but not view-able on this map. A portion of the course is the same as the yellow loop outlined below.

Yellow U11/U13

Black U15/U17/Adult

Star & Circle in Red represent start & finish

Accommodations: 


Camping sites can be booked at Stephenfield Provincial Park approximately 10 minutes from the race course.


FAQ:

 1) Does at least one member of the bring the friend team need to be a member or can both be non-members ? 

 All BAF participants can be non-members, but they can only ride the BAF course, after the races have occurred.  In the past, the BAF was a race, but the format for this year’s event is a ride after the races (both KOM and Cup race) that non-members can ride.  It is designed to both showcase the Birch facility and introduce/encourage Mtn biking in general.

2) If they are a non-license holder they will only be allowed to race in the lowest category (sport for example, not comp).  

In order to participate in any of the actual races, an individual needs to have a minimum Citizen license and race in that category. The cost of the one day Citizen Licence is $50.00.

3) Are non-members/BAF riders entitled to collect Cup Points ?  

Cup points are not awarded to non-members or Citizen races.