Portage Junk Yard Dogs Host the 2nd Annual The Republic of Manitobah Cyclocross

The Republic of Manitobah Cyclocross September 21, 2013

Host Club: Portage Junk Yard Dogs with the cooperation of Portage Regional Recreation Authority Inc (PRRA).

Contact: portagejunkyarddogs@gmail.com

Date: September 21, 2013

Location: Republic of Manitobah Park

Driving Directions: Google Map Direction to the Republic of Manitobah Park

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.

Categories and Start Times:

• C Race:  CX 4 men, CX 4 women, citizen men, and citizen women (beginner, U13 and U15 racers with less racing experienceand MCA citizen, male and female): 1:00 PM (30 min )
• Kids U11 kids and younger, U13 kids with less racing experience: 2:00 (2 laps of a short circuit)
• B Race:  CX 3 men and CX 1/2/3 women (U15; U17; sport level male; sport, expert, and elite female): 2:45 PM (40 min )
• A Race;  CX 1/2 men (expert and elite male) 3:50 PM (60 min )
• A bell will be rung to notify riders of the start of the last lap. 

Online Registration:

Pre: Registration:

The pre-registration deadline is Thursday September 19, 2013 at midnight.

         Click here to register online

Race Day Registration:

Race day registration for the events opens at 11:00 am and ends 30 minutes before your event starts. Please print out and bring the entry form and waiver with you to the registration table. 

New race numbers will be issued for cyclocross this year that are UCI compliant (one on body and one on each arm). EVERYONE WILL NEED A NEW CYCLOCROSS NUMBER (except open and kids racers). The numbers are reusable so everyone will need to leave a $20.00 deposit which will be returned when the numbers are returned in good condition at the end of the year. If people lose one or more of the numbers they need to pay for a new set. 

Check In: All pre-registered riders must "Check-in" at the registration table with their racing license.
Check in opens at 11:00 am and closes 30 minutes before your event start.

Cost:

This race is included for Season Pass Holders.
$20 for pre-registration for those holding a UCI/CCA/MCA license

$35 the day of the race for those holding a UCI/CCA/MCA license

$10  for those holding a MCA citizen license

No entry fee for those U11 and younger or U13 with less experience racing in the kids race

Race Course:

The course will be open for pre-riding at about 11:00 am on race day. The course will consist of hard packed gravel paths, grass fields and an ascent of “Lookout Hill”.

Assembly and Seeding:

•         Riders in the C, B, and A races will assemble 10 minutes before the scheduled race start and will be called to the start line in seeded order. Only pre-registered riders who are present at the start line at least 10 minutes prior to race time will be seeded
  
•      Seeding is based on placement in prior races of the 2013 season.
•      Riders who have not raced yet will start at the back of their group.
•      Riders must start in their seeded position or be relegated.
  
  
    All riders must start the race with one foot on the ground.
  
  

General Race Rules:

• Riders are required to wear a hard-shell ANSI or SNELL approved helmet while racing, warming up, and cooling down.
• Hand-ups (food, tools, or supplies) are not allowed anywhere on the course.
• A rider may NOT take on any additional water or food at any time during the race.
• Mechanical work, bike exchange, and wheel exchange may take place, but only within the designated pit lane.
• Riders may never cut across the course and may never backtrack along the course to get to the pit lane.
• Road, mountain, and cyclocross bikes are allowed in the C and B category, road and cyclocross bikes only are allowed in the A race. Tires in the A group are restricted to a maximum width of 1.5” for 26”wheels and 35mm for all others.
• MTB handlebars must not have bar-ends.
• All bikes must have functional front and rear brakes.

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 available

Race Map:

Click here to view map