KOM Birch Race- June 22,
2013
Host Club: Portage Junk
Yard Dogs
Date: Saturday June 22, 2013
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.
Eligibility: The race is open to all
those with a valid KOM UCI/CCA/MCA race license. 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.
Categories:
§ U17, male and female
§ U15, male and female
§ U13 male and female
§ U11 male and female
§ U9 male and female
§ U7 male and female
Pre: Registration: 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. See link below for the waiver.
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
Race Start
Times:
§ Pre-ride: 8:30
§ 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
Length of
Race by Category:
§ U17 Male: 1:15 – 1:30
§ U17 Female: 1:00 – 1:15
§ 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
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.
General Race
Rules:
§ 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.
§ 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
Canteen:
Canteen is available on site.
