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2014 USA CYCLING CYCLO-CROSS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

JANUARY 8 - 12, 2014

TECHNICAL GUIDE (POSTED 1/6/2014)

2014 USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross National Championships

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TABLE OF CONTENTS_________________________________________

Welcome to Boulder!................……………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………. 3

Valmont Bike Park……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4

Sponsors………………………………..……..………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………... 5

Lodging……………….…….…..……………..………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………… 6

Airports……………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………… 7

Event Staff………………..……………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………….. 8

Event Schedule……………………………………………..………………………………………………………….……………………………………….9

Registration and Fee Info……………………………….……………………….………..……….………………………..…………………………. 11

Courses………………………………..……………………………….…………………………….….……………………………………………………… 12

Parking/Getting There………..……………………………….…………………………….….……………………………………………………….. 14

College Recruitment Fair and Collegiate Team Relay Guidelines…………………………………………………………………….. 15

Anti-Doping…………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………… 16

Additional Race Details……..……………….……………………………….…………..……………………………………..……………………… 16

Eligibility, Rules & Call-Ups………………………….……………….……….……………………………………………………………………….. 17

Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20


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WELCOME TO BOULDER! If you drove into Boulder in daylight, you could not have missed its stunning mountain backdrop and the wide swath of undeveloped land encircling it. Thanks to the foresight of its citizens, Boulder has not been absorbed into the urban sprawl of neighboring communities because it owns a 40-mile long continuous ring of undeveloped land around itself. In 1959, Boulder residents created the 5,750-foot “Blue Line” boundary to construction in the mountains behind; in 1967, they voted in a tax to set aside land as Open Space, which now comprises 97,000 acres permanently free from development, and in 1976, Boulder capped residential growth at 2 percent annually. Its vibrant economy is testament to the wisdom of not growing too quickly. Boulder is home to many of America’s top cyclists and cycling teams as well as to top runners, triathletes, and climbers. This is due to a sunny, temperate climate with four distinct seasons, over 300 days of sunshine a year, abundant recreational areas, a network of more than 300 miles of dedicated bikeways and multi-use paths, close proximity to a major international airport, and events like the Bolder Boulder 10K running race that fills its 50,000-runner field limit every year. Athletes come for the opportunity train with world-class competitors, the 5,430-foot altitude and yet greater elevation immediately to the west, clean air, healthy food, and a plethora of low-traffic roads ranging from flat to mountainous. Here to serve these athletes is a vast support system of body workers, coaches, training facilities, and the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, which offers any athlete access to the kind of sports health care only top professionals normally enjoy. Bike racers began flocking to Boulder with the 1975 inception of the Red Zinger Classic stage race. In 1980, the race became the Coors Classic, and its Boulder stages attracted hundreds of thousands of spectators every year. The USA Pro Challenge stands on its shoulders and continues to bring in top riders from all over the world. Cyclo-cross racing in Boulder dates back to the beginning of the 1980s and now features over 30 races each season within an hour’s driving radius In addition to being a top tourist destination, Boulder is regularly acknowledged for being one of the country’s most livable cities, thanks both to its quality of life and economic opportunities. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics ranked Boulder the #1 Most Educated Metro Area, and an August 2013 Kauffman Foundation study found that Boulder has six times more high-tech start-ups per capita than the nation's average, and twice as

manyper capita as the second-placed city. An average of 10 bioscience companies alone are formed each

year based on technologies developed at the University of Colorado, the state’s largest, and the University’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) has designed and built instruments that have visited every planet in the solar system. Boulder has long been a leader in high-quality and organic food, and many natural and organic food products companies are based here, as is the state’s largest outdoor farmer’s market. With over 300 restaurants featuring local, regional and international cuisine serving a population of 100,000, Bon Appetite magazine named Boulder “America’s Foodiest Town.″ So drink in the ambience and hospitality of one of the healthiest cities in the nation. And above all, enjoy the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships at one of the crown jewels of Boulder’s cycling infrastructure: the Valmont Bike Park!

Average high/low temperatures for January: 47˚F/22˚F Sunrise/sunset for January: 7:19 a.m./ 4:51 p.m.


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VALMONT BIKE PARK

Welcome to Valmont Bike Park, a unique 42-acre, natural surface cycling facility in Boulder, Colorado. In addition to offering a world-class Cyclo-cross training and racing venue, Valmont’s unique design and diversity of features, make it perfect for a wide range of cycling experiences. From tots and beginners to the most daring and advanced, Valmont was designed for all ages and abilities to enjoy their favorite sport – cycling. Built in 2011 around the city’s largest urban park (132-acre Valmont City Park), the bike park attracts families, youth and adults from near and far. At its core, Valmont celebrates and extends Boulder’s long-history and passion for cycling. The nation’s first, large-scale, public natural surface bike park, Valmont is open year-round, dawn to dusk and free of charge to everyone. In addition to daily users reaching over 500 riders per day, the park also hosts private and small group instructional programs, youth summer camps and special events such as this year’s USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships. Innovative and diverse riding opportunities are found throughout the park including more than four miles of cross country trails, competition grade cyclo-cross features, dual slalom tracks, pump tracks, structural jumps, dirt jumps, slopestyle trails, tot riding area and skillz loop. The park’s bike features are complimented by appealing native grasses, lush green spaces and a variety of trees that encourage visitors to enjoy the sights of family and friends playing, walking, riding and racing. The recently renovated historic Platt Farmhouse, constructed around 1908, provides an intact example of an early twentieth century Colorado farmhouse. Designated a local landmark in 1999, the Platt family’s former home connects Boulder’s agricultural history with its present role as a leader in outdoor recreation, health and wellness. The City of Boulder is proud to partner with USA Cycling to host the 2014 Cyclo-cross National Championships at Valmont Bike Park where on any given day; you will find visitors of all ages riding in the park, from across the street and across the nation. We hope you’ll be one of them, by returning to Valmont Park to enjoy all Boulder has to offer. Thank you for joining us for this event! Please follow Bike Park Safety Standards

Glass containers prohibited at the park No alcohol or consumption outside of the designated Beer Garden areas No pets in the park during the event Cross the course at designated crosswalks only Do not walk on Terrain Features or Jumps

How to get to the Valmont Bike Park / Venue

By Bike – create a bike path route by using www.gobikeboulder.net By Bus – create a bus route using google.com with destination ‘Valmont Bike Park’ By Car - carpool and park in the free Kidder+ Real Estate lot at 3327 Airport Rd.

http://www.gobikeboulder.net/


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SPONSORS__________________________________________________


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LODGING

Holiday Inn Express

4777 N. Broadway

Boulder, CO 80304

Distance from event: 4.6 miles

Millennium Harvest House

1345 28th Street

Boulder, CO 80303


Best Western Plus Boulder Inn

770 28th Street

Boulder, CO 80303


Days Hotel Boulder

5397 South Boulder Road

Boulder, CO 80303


Other lodging, as well as dining and entertainment information can be found at http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/things-to-do/cyclocross/

http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/things-to-do/cyclocross/


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AIRPORT

Denver International Airport

8500 Peña Boulevard Denver, CO 80249

To Boulder: 44 miles – approx. 45 min

Registration Headquarters Address:

Gebhardt Volkswagen

2470 49th Street

Boulder, CO 80301

Valmont Bike Park Address:

3160 Airport Road

Boulder, CO 80301

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2014 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships

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EVENT STAFF______________________________________________________ USA CYCLING

Rachel Leif National Events Manager Micah Rice Vice President of National Events Tony Leko National Events Director Tom Mahoney Technical Programs Manager Shawn Farrell Technical Director Kurt Bathelt National Events Intern Jeffrey Hansen Regional Programs Manager Kristen Uhlemann Interscholastic Cycling and Club Development Coordinator Rob Borland Chief Marketing Officer Jocelyn Buras Sponsorship and Member Benefits Manager Bill Kellick Communications Director Dave Gaylinn Communications Manager Jesse Hammond New Media Manager Stephanie Sexton Member Services Coordinator

ADDITIONAL EVENT STAFF Michael Eubank City of Boulder Callie Hayden Valmont Bike Park Mike Rossi Valmont Bike Park Chris McGee BRAC Aaron Bouplon BRAC Clint Bickmore BRAC Keegan Schelling Course Director Pete Webber Course Consultant Brad Diggans Event Coordinator Deirdre Moynihan Volunteer Coordinator Jayson Swigart Expo Coordinator Larry Ramona Stage Manager Sports Base Events Timing Shimano Neutral Support WD-40 Bike Wash Brad Sohner Announcer Richard Fries Announcer John Lefler Announcer Larry Grossman Announcer Orange Guy Fence Fencing

OFFICIALS Cyndi Smith President Diane Fortini Commissaire Marco Vasquez Referee John Bickmore Referee Heather Allen Secretary Leslie Ramsay Chief Judge Lynn Taylor Judge Mark Guthart Apprentice Joe Morgan Apprentice


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EVENT SCHEDULE_______________________________________

*The course will ONLY be open to riders that have signed the USA Cycling waiver for the event

DATE TIME EVENT NOTES

Tuesday 1/7 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration/Packet Pick-Up Gebhardt Volkswagen

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Course Open

Wednesday 1/8 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration/Packet Pick-Up Gebhardt Volkswagen

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Course Open Closed 15 min prior to first race

9:00 a.m. Women All / Non-Championship 40 min.

10:00 a.m. Men 10-29 / Non-Championship 40 min

11:00 a.m. Men 30-44 / Non-Championship 40 min

12:00 a.m. Men 45+ / Non-Championship 40 min

1:00 p.m. Awards (All Non-Championship) Valmont Bike Park

1:00 p.m. Valmont Bike Park Industry Race 40 min

1:05 p.m. Pre J Event (kids age 6-9) 20 min, Pre J Course

2:00 p.m. Women Single Speed 40 min

3:00 p.m. Men Single Speed 40 min

4:15 p.m. Awards (All Single Speed) Valmont Bike Park

5:00 p.m. Course Closed

Thursday 1/9 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration/Packet Pick-Up Gebhardt Volkswagen


9:00 a.m. Masters Men 60-64 40 min


9:02 a.m. Masters Men 70+ 40 min

10:00 a.m. Masters Women 55-59 35 min

10:01 a.m. Masters Women 60+ 35 min


12:15 p.m.

Awards (Men 60-64,65-

69,70+,Women 55-59,60+) Valmont Bike Park

1:00 p.m. Masters Women 45-49 35 min




3:00 p.m. Masters Men 50-54 45 min

4:15 p.m.

Awards (Women 45-49, 50-54, 40-44,

Men 50-54) Valmont Bike Park


Friday 1/10 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Packet Pick-Up Only Gebhardt Volkswagen




11:00 a.m. Juniors Women 17-18 30 min

11:01 a.m. Juniors Women 15-16 30 min


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11:45 a.m. Juniors Men 15-16 30 min

12:30 p.m. Juniors Men 13-14 20 min

1:00 p.m. Juniors Women 13-14 20 min


1:45 p.m. Juniors Men 11-12 20 min

1:46 p.m. Juniors Women 11-12 20 min

2:15 p.m. Juniors Men 9-10 20 min 2:16 p.m. Juniors Women 9-10 20 min 3:15 p.m. Collegiate 4x4 Lap Team Relay 4 Laps

4:00 p.m.

Awards (Friday Masters and Juniors

Events) Valmont Bike Park


Saturday 1/11 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration/Packet Pick-Up Gebhardt Volkswagen 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Course Open Closed 15 min prior to first race



10:50 a.m. - 11:20

a.m. Elite/U23 Rider Practice Only 30 min 11:30 a.m. Collegiate Women D1 40 min 11:31 a.m. Collegiate Women D2 40 min 12:30 p.m. U23 Men 50 min 1:30 p.m. Masters Men 35-39 45 min 2:30 p.m. Masters Men 30-34 45 min 3:45 p.m. Awards (All Saturday Events) Valmont Bike Park

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Elite/U23/Collegiate Rider Practice Only 60 min

Sunday 1/12 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration/Packet Pick-Up Gebhardt Volkswagen


9:00 a.m. Collegiate Men D2 50 min 10:00 a.m. Collegiate Men D1 50 min 11:00 a.m. Juniors Men 17-18 40 min

12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. Elite/U23 Women Rider Practice Only 40 min 12:40 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Elite Men Rider Practice Only 40 min

1:30 p.m. Elite/U23 Women 40 min 2:45 p.m. Elite Men 60 min

4:00 p.m.

Awards (Collegiate Men D2, D1,

Collegiate Team Relay, Collegiate

Omnium, Elite/U23 Women, Elite Men) Valmont Bike Park


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REGISTRATION AND FEE INFO

Early Registration

11/1/13 11:00 am EST Price Increase

12/6/13 11:59 pm EST Onsite Registration

Non-Championship $50 $65 $80

Juniors $50 $65 $90

Elite/U23/Single Speed $65 $85 $125

Masters $65 $85 $125

Collegiate $50 n/a $90

Industry Race $50 n/a $80

*Please be aware that online registration for this event will close on January 3, 2014, at 11:59 p.m. EST. *Registration and Packet Pick-Up will be located at Gebhardt Volkswagen. See Event Schedule for times.

*There is NO day-of registration allowed*

Pre-registration will be available at www.usacycling.org. Log into your online account and from your “My USA Cycling” page, follow the link to register for the 2014 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships. For FAQ about USA Cycling’s online registration system, Click Here. All registration and packet pick-up will be at Gebhardt Volkswagen, near the race venue. Under no circumstances will riders be allowed to register for a race on the day of the event; however a rider may pick up his or her packet and number. Start sheets will have already been finalized. There is no registration on Sunday. You may not pick up someone else’s packet for them. All riders must pick up their own packet in

person. You must present your valid USA Cycling license/government issued picture ID at pick-up. Minors must have a LEGAL guardian (not coach) sign their release form. Important Note: What’s the difference between Packet Pick-Up and Registration? Registration is when you sign up to do a race and pay the entry fee. Packet Pick-Up is when you sign your waivers and receive your bib number. In order to register, each collegiate rider must be marked as qualified by his or her conference director, indicating that the rider has participated in his or her conference season, if one is held. If you are unable to register, please contact your Conference Director.

http://www.usacycling.org/

http://www.usacycling.org/national-championship-online-reg-faq.htm


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COURSE MAP

*Please Note: The course will not be open for preview until Tuesday, January 7th at 2:00 p.m. **The course will ONLY be open to riders that have signed the USA Cycling waiver for the event


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AREA MAP

*Please Note: No overnight parking or camping is allowed in event parking lots.


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EVENT PARKING

Event parking is hosted by Kidder+ Real Estate and is located just north of Valmont Bike Park. The large

parking lot can accommodate 2,000 vehicles and is roughly a five minute walk to the venue.

When arriving at Valmont Bike Park on Valmont Road, turn north on Airport Road. Continue past Valmont Bike

Park and follow signs for parking.

Parking spaces near Valmont Bike Park can be scarce but thanks to Kidder+ Real Estate as parking hosts, there

are plenty of spaces for all. A few things to keep in mind when parking for the event:

Parking is free to all athletes and spectators No overnight parking or camping is allowed in the event parking lot Be respectful of nearby local businesses during event week. Please avoid parking in business parking

lots near the venue. Be respectful of nearby residents. Please avoid parking in residential areas near the venue. Consider carpooling

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GET THERE Please also consider these alternative ways to get to Valmont Bike Park:

By Bike Create a bike path route by using www.gobikeboulder.net. Log in as a guest or with your user name and begin planning your route to Valmont Bike Park, to dinner or just around Boulder. This website shows all bike paths around the city. Enter your start address, end address and whether you prefer on- or off-street routes and instantly receive turn-by-turn directions around the city.

By Bus Create a bus route using google.com with destination ‘Valmont Bike Park’. You can also find more information on RTD (Regional Transportation District) routes and fares by visiting the following webpage: https://bouldercolorado.gov/goboulder/bus-fares-maps-routes-and-schedules or by calling RTD bus services at 303-299-6000.

http://www.gobikeboulder.net/

https://bouldercolorado.gov/goboulder/bus-fares-maps-routes-and-schedules


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COLLEGE RECRUITMENT FAIR

USA Cycling is pleased to offer junior and U23 riders attending the 2014 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships an opportunity to talk with collegiate cycling program directors, team leaders, and admission officials from across the country. Collegiate cycling offers riders of all ability levels the chance to race in a team-focused environment while representing their colleges or universities. In the words of Ted King (Cannondale Pro Cycling), who started racing in collegiate cycling for Middlebury College, “Collegiate cycling is awesome. I can thank collegiate cycling almost exclusively for getting me where I am today. In a word, collegiate cycling is just fun… week in and week out you get to see the same awesome people from across the collegiate spectrum, have a blast racing with them, witness their ridiculous antics, and just have a great time doing it.” Collegiate cycling is not something you’ll want to miss out on, and neither is this recruitment fair, so be sure to stop by!

Where: Awards tent at Valmont Bike Park When: Thursday, January 9th 1:30pm-3:30pm

In attendance will be representatives from schools including:

Fort Lewis College Lindenwood University Ripon College Lees-McRae College Milligan College Virginia Intermont College

Marian University Mars Hill University University of Colorado Boulder Western State Colorado University King University Colorado Mesa University

COLLEGIATE TEAM RELAY GUIDELINES___________________

Each team will have up to four riders with at least one woman and one man, and no more than two men or two women. Potential team compositions would be: WM; WMM; WWM; WWMM

One representative of each team starts the race and at the end of each lap, there is an exchange to another rider. The race will be 4 laps long and riders may not do consecutive laps, so exchanges are mandatory each lap, even if a team has fewer than four riders.

Any two laps must be completed by women.

The exchange area will be divided into two lanes. Riders finishing their lap will funnel into one lane, and from the other lane, riders waiting to start their lap will start moving once their teammate has crossed the exchange line in the other lane.

Riders may not exit their start stalls until their incoming teammate has entered the exchange zone.

The rider finishing a lap MUST cross the finish line BEFORE his/her teammate. [10 second penalty]

Teams pick start stall at time of call-up. This stays the team’s start stall for the entire race.

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ANTI-DOPING___________________ADDITIONAL RACE DETAILS___

UNITED STATES ANTI-DOPING AGENCY

The United States Anti-Doping Agency is the

independent anti-doping agency for the Olympic

Movement in the United States. USADA is

dedicated to eliminating doping in sport,

preserving the well-being of sport, and ensuring

the health of athletes through drug testing,

research initiatives, and educational programs.

SELECTION OF RIDERS FOR DOPING CONTROL

By registering to compete at this event you have

consented to be subject to drug testing and adhere

to the penalties associated with an anti-doping

rules violation. Noncompliance or refusing to be

tested will result in the same penalties as a doping

violation.

For more detailed information concerning USADA

protocol and banned substances, please visit the

USADA website at www.usantidoping.org.

All athletes should check the results board once they complete their race. If athletes are selected for testing, numbers of selected riders will be posted next to the results.

OFFICIAL EVENT WEBSITE

http://www.usacycling.org/2014/cyclo-cross-

nationals

AWARDS Award ceremonies will be held each day at the Awards Tent in Valmont Bike Park, near the finish line. See the event schedule for each day’s times. Awards will be distributed according to rule 7C.

MEDICAL

Boulder Community Hospital will be providing medical

support for all races. The nearest hospital is Boulder

Community Foothills Hospital, at 4747 Arapahoe

Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303.

NEUTRAL SUPPORT/PIT

Shimano will be providing neutral technical support at

all races throughout the event. Pit passes will be

required for anyone in the pit during the UCI category

races (Elite, U23 and M17-18). Pit passes can be

obtained at the registration room. Pit passes will only

be given to individuals that have any type of USAC

license and will be limited to two passes per rider.

CYCLEOPS WARM-UP TENT CycleOps will provide a neutral warm-up tent for all athletes, fully equipped with CycleOps trainers. Tent will be located in the athlete zone, near Valmont Road.

RESULTS Results will be posted near the finish line after each race. The protest period is 15 minutes after posting, after which time they become FINAL. Final results will be posted to the USA Cycling website.

RADIOS Riders may not use radios, telephones, or other communication devices. No earpieces may be worn. Audio playback devices are forbidden.

STAGING Rider staging will take place 20 minutes prior to each race start. Please be at the start line staging area well before your scheduled race start. The call-up procedure is detailed in the “Eligibility, Rules & Call-ups” section on page 16.

ELITE PRIZE PURSE There will be a $1,000 prize purse for the top five Elite Men and $1,000 for the top five Elite Women. Payout breakdown:

1st: $400 4th: $125 2nd: $250 5th: $75 3rd: $150

http://www.usantidoping.org/

http://www.usacycling.org/2014/cyclo-cross-nationals

http://www.usacycling.org/2014/cyclo-cross-nationals


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ELIGIBILITY, RULES & CALL-UPS RACING AGE

Your cyclo-cross racing age is determined as of December 31, 2014.

CITIZENSHIP

Junior 17-18, U23, Elite: Must be a United States citizen or member of US Armed Forces. Masters, Singlespeed, and Juniors 16 and under: May be a United States citizen or permanent resident.

LICENSING

National Championships: Riders must have an annual USA Cycling license in order to compete. Riders may register for championship events before December 1 ONLY if they have a 2013 USA Cycling annual license. Riders must have a 2014 USA Cycling annual license prior to picking up their packet at race registration. 2014 USA Cycling annual licenses may be purchased beginning on December 1, 2013.

Non-Championships: Riders may have an annual USA Cycling license or purchase a one-day license at race registration.

CATEGORY REQUIREMENTS AND FIELD LIMITS (Riders are eligible to compete based on their category at time of registration)

ELITE

Male Categories 1-2 Field Limit: 150

Female Categories 1-3 Field Limit: 150

U23

Male Categories 1-3 Field Limit: 150

Female Categories 1-3* Field Limit: 150 *The U23 Females are being ridden with the Elite Female race, so the U23 follows the Elite Female category requirement and field limit.

MASTERS

Male 30-54 Categories 1-3 Field Limit: 150 per age group

Male 55+ None Field Limit: 150 per age group

Female 30-44 Categories 1-3 Field Limit: 150 per age group

Female 45+ None Field Limit: 150 per age group

JUNIORS

Male 17-18 Categories 1-3 Field Limit: 100

Female 17-18 None Field Limit: 100

Male 15-16 None Field Limit: 100

Female 15-16 None Field Limit: 100

All Other Male & Female None Field Limit: 75 per age group**

SINGLESPEED

Male & Female None Field Limit: 150 per gender

COLLEGIATE ELIGIBILITY

Please refer to the USA Cycling Rulebook **When age groups are scheduled to be on course at the same time, field limit will be a combination of male and female riders.


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ONLINE REGISTRATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN – Friday, November 1, 2013 @ 11:00am EDT

Juniors, Non-Championship $50

Elite, U23, Masters, Singlespeed $65

Collegiate $50

ONLINE REGISTRATION FEE INCREASE – Monday, December 6, 2013 @ 11:59pm EST

Juniors, Non-Championship $65


Collegiate $50

*ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSE – Friday, January 3, 2014 @ 11:59pm EST*

ONSITE REGISTRATION FEE – Begins Tuesday, January 7, 2014 @2:00pm MST ( Boulder, CO time)

Juniors $90


Collegiate $90

Non-Championship $80

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP LOCATION

ONSITE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP TIMES* (all times local to Boulder, CO) TBD

Tuesday, January 7, 2014 2:00pm-6:00pm

Wednesday, January 8, 2014 8:00am-2:00pm

Thursday, January 9, 2014 8:00am-2:00pm

Friday, January 10, 2014 8:00am-2:00pm

Saturday, January 11, 2014 8:00am-2:00pm

Sunday, January 12, 2014 8:00am-2:00pm

*Registration will close the night before each event. Day-of registration is not allowed.

Call-up Procedures

Call-ups will be determined by methods specific to each class. Priority is indicated by numerical order below (next page). UCI rules mandate that riders must pre-register (online) in order to maintain their call-up position for Juniors 17-18 Males, U23, and Elite classes.


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ELITE/U23

1 Defending National Champion from previous year (same class)

2 Order of UCI rankings as of Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11:59pm EST

3 USA Cycling Rider Rankings as of Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11:59pm EST

4 Riders without pre-reg, UCI or USAC ranking points will be called-up by random order

JUNIORS


2 Finishers 2-7 returning to the same age class from the previous year’s National Championships

3 The National Champion from the next younger age class the year before if he/she has since moved to the next age class

(4-Male 17-18) Order of UCI rankings as of Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11:59pm EST

4 (5) USA Cycling Rider Rankings as of Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11:59pm EST

5 (6) Remaining riders will be called-up by random order after the first four (4) methods

MASTERS/SINGLESPEED


2 Finishers 2-7 returning to the same age class from the previous year’s National Championships

3 The National Champion from the next younger age class the year before if he/she has since moved to the next age class

4 USA Cycling Rider Rankings as of Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11:59pm EST

5 Remaining riders will be called-up by random order after the first four (4) methods

COLLEGIATE


2 Conference Champion, as determined by each Conference Director (in random order)

3

One rider per team, called one team at a time, in order of the Team

Omnium results from the 2013 National Championships, followed by teams that did not attend in random order. Once each team has a rider called to the line, the method will be repeated until all riders

have been staged.

RULES Elite, U23, Juniors 17-18 UCI rules will be applied

Masters & Collegiate

UCI rules will be applied: exception that the 33mm tire width rule will not be enforced. Riders must have no larger than 35mm tire & compete on CX bike. No flat bars. No spiked or studded tires.

Singlespeed

UCI rules will be applied: exception that the 33mm tire width rule will not be enforced. Riders must have no larger than 35mm tire & compete on CX bike. No flat bars. No spiked or studded tires. Riders must have a free wheel, one cog, and drop bars.

Junior 16 and younger USA Cycling rules. No spiked or studded tires. No other bike restrictions.


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BICYCLE RACING ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO____________________

Founded in 1976, the mission of the Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado (BRAC) is to expand and develop the sport of amateur bicycle racing in the Rocky Mountain region while ensuring quality experiences for all involved. As part of this mission, BRAC coordinates and funds an extensive Junior Development Program and burgeoning Women’s Development Program. In the future, to continue our commitment and efforts to attract and retain new racers, BRAC will extend these programs to our senior and master beginner men. The BRAC Junior Program consists of:

Juniors Ride Free – at most BRAC events, juniors have a $0 entry fee and BRAC pays the insurance surcharge for

these young athletes.

Junior Road Camp –each year in the last decade, 115+ juniors learn cycling skills, nutrition, training

fundamentals, camaraderie and FUN at our two-day spring camp.

Junior Cross Camp – each year in the last decade, 125+ juniors learn cross skills, nutrition, training, camaraderie

and FUN at our two-day fall camp.

Colorado Mini Classic – inspired by the Red Zinger Mini Classics of the 1980s, BRAC hosts a three stage,

development-only race in western Colorado each year. In 2013, 135 juniors and U23 Men enjoyed the event,

making the Mini Classic the largest development-only race in the country.

1st Bike – With the cooperation of partner bike shops, BRAC assists families with the purchase of a first racing

bike for young athletes.

Pre-J – for those youngsters not yet in the juniors (kids aged 6-9), BRAC provides free non-competitive events at

most criterium and cyclo-cross race days. The Pre-J Program makes its national debut at the 2014 USA Cycling

Cyclo-cross National Championships.

For more information on BRAC’s Junior Program, please see: http://coloradocycling.org/juniors

The BRAC Women’s Program consists of:

Senior Women Mentoring – at select criteriums, experienced racers mentor the SW4 field for cornering,

pacelines, shifting, braking and pack dynamics. 115 women were mentored at four races in 2013.

Women’s Racing Camp – BRAC hosted this first year camp in May, 2013 with much success. With a professional

coach, friendly volunteers, and a beautiful setting in Golden, 42 women attended the six hour camp to learn

about the fundamentals of training, pack dynamics, cornering, and the thrill of racing.

Women’s Cross Camp – BRAC hosted this first year camp in September, 2013. We hired Olympian and super

coach Ann Trombley, staffed the camp with wonderful volunteers, and provided more than 70 women with a

fun and instructive afternoon of cross skills, race starts, braking, shifting, and cornering.

Women’s Summit – BRAC hosts a Women’s Summit each fall to discuss women’s cycling and to provide input

and direction for BRAC’s Board of Directors.

For more information on BRAC’s Women’s Program, please see: http://coloradocycling.org/womens-programs

http://coloradocycling.org/juniors

http://coloradocycling.org/womens-programs

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