BC Cup Virtual Race Series presented by Cobotix
Cycling BC, in collaboration with the Echelon Racing Promotions, is pleased to introduce the first-ever BC Cup Virtual Race Series presented by Cobotix.
The virtual BC Cup will provide a platform for riders of all levels to stay connected, committed, and will continue to build on the camaraderie of the cycling community.
The series will consist of four events between April and May on the RGT Cycling online platform and will be open to men and women at all levels including pro team riders and amateur cycling enthusiasts alike.
Riders are welcome to participate on a race-to-race basis, however, as a BC Cup, riders will have a chance to accumulate points based on their results after each race, chasing the opportunity to ultimately be crowned the BC Cup Virtual Race Series winner.
Series information
Registration and Categories
Registration closes at midnight on each Thursday before the weekend’s race. All registration via CCNbikes.com
Pro Registration Pro / Cat 1 races are open to registered trade teams by invite only. Rosters of 4-6 racers are recommended and should be submitted 72 hours before race day. Contact cory@cyclingbc.net for more information.
Amateur Registration – register for the entire series here.
Pro races
| Category | Eligibility | Entry price for licensed racers – including USAC members | Price for non-licensed racers |
| Pro/Cat 1 Men | Trade team invite only | free | N/A |
| Pro/Cat 1 Women | Trade team invite only | free | N/A |
Amateur races
Racers may seed themselves into the most appropriate category based on the eligibility criteria listed below.
| Category
|
Eligibility | Price for members
———— including USAC members |
Price for non-members | ||
| Priority 1
License category |
Priority 2
FTP |
Priority 3
Zwift Category |
|||
| Cat 2* | Cat 2 Elite, Jr or Masters | 3+ w/kg | A | free | $5 per race / $15 for series |
| Cat 3* | Cat 3 Elite, Jr or Masters | 2.5-2.9 w/kg | B/C | free | $5 per race / $15 for series |
| Cat 4* | Cat 4 Elite, Jr or Masters | <2.5 w/kg | C/D | free | $5 per race / $15 for series |
| Open Women | Open to any category | Any w/kg | E | free | $5 per race / $15 for series |
*Amateur female racers have the option to race women’s open field or suitable category based on power output.
RGT Platform
RGT Cycling is a virtual reality cycling simulator that is available for PC, Mac, and Apple TV. It is used in conjunction with iOS and Android Apps and supported training hardware. Users from around the world are able to Go Beyond and connect, ride, race and train together in a virtual reality that creates the real-life cycling experience using advanced physics and better drafting.
RGT believes the future of digital cycling is as an open platform accessible to all cyclists. Therefore, using RGT’s basic features, including joining races and groups rides, is free.
Technical Support Links
RGT getting started guide (Apps and how to)
RGT system support guide (accessibility, resolution and connectivity issues)
Performance verification through ebiopassport.com
Prizing
- Virtual series leader’s jersey will be made available for the overall point leader to wear during subsequent races.
- Real life winner’s jersey for series winner (pro men/women only)
- Cash prizes for pro men/women:
| Pro Men | Pro Women | |
| 1st | $40 | $40 |
| 2nd | $25 | $25 |
| 3rd | $15 | $15 |
| Total race purse | $80 | $80 |
| Total series purse | $640 | |
livestream info
All races and categories will be streaming live online with live commentating by Brad Sohner and guests.
Livestreamed via
Cycling BC Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CyclingBC
Cycling BC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu0Pg-WT91xv1slM9943Jfw
Echelon Racing Promotion Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXU_M_7fYfWYgCkGM_yVtA
Other resources
Race website – https://cyclingbc.net
/about/disciplines/road/bc-cup-virtual-race-series/
Results website – RBTDB.com
Photos – https://tlbvelophotography.pixieset.com/
Rider Interviews – https://cyclingbc.net
/news/2021/04/08/meet-the-riders-of-the-bc-cup-virtual-race-series/
Series Schedule & Courses
| Race | Date | Course | Course Distance / Elevation |
| #1 – Road Race – register | Saturday April 3 | Paterberg | 4.2km / 102m |
| #2 – Criterium – register | Saturday April 10 | Canary Warf | 1km / 5m |
| #3 – Gravel Race- register | Saturday April 17 | Dirty Reiver | 17.7km / 225m |
| #4 – Road Race- register | Saturday May 1 | Mt. Sequoyah | 72.35km / 1000m |
Pro Registration Pro / Cat 1 races are open to registered trade teams by invite only. Rosters of 4-6 racers are recommended and should be submitted 72 hours before race day.. Contact cory@cyclingbc.net for more information.
Amateur Registration – register for the entire series here.
Race Day Schedule
| Category | Start time PDT | Race Length in minutes | Race #1 Laps | Race #2 Laps | Race #3 Laps | Race #4 Laps |
| Pro / 1 Men | 12:00pm | 90min | 8 | 40 | 3 (12:15 start) | 1 |
| Pro / 1 Women | 10:30am | 60-90min | 6 | 36 | 3 (10:45 start) | 1(11am start) |
| Category 2 | 9:30am | 60-70min | 6 | 32 | 2 | 1(10am start) |
| Category 3 | 9:30am | 45-60min | 6 | 32 | 2 | 1(10am start) |
| Category 4 | 8:30am | 45-60min | 4 | 30 | 2 | 1(8am start) |
| Open Women | 8:30am
|
45-60min | 4 | 30 | 2 | 1(8am start) |
*Amateur female racers have the option to race women’s open field or suitable category based on power output.
Contact Info
| Position | Name | Contact |
| Chief Organizer | Eric Hill | erhill88@gmail.com |
| Course Director | Matt Usborne | |
| Race Services Director | Cory Ostertag | cory@cyclingbc.net |
| Marketing Director | Jerrick Barroso | |
| Live Commentators | Brad Sohner & Ryan Cousineau | |
| Photographer | TLBvelo |
The BC Cup Virtual Race Series is brought to you in partnership with Echelon Racing Promotions
