Thornhill Circuit Race

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Date: August 1, 2021                                                           

Location / Address:   Arcus Community Resource 25598 100^th Ave,  Maple Ridge

Registration:

• Online registration only. Registration will open July 10 at 12:01 am and closes July 30 at 6:00pm.  Register at:  bikereg.com
• No refunds. Riders can substitute their registration to another rider for no charge up to registration cut-off date.
• If the event is postponed, your entry fee will be transferred to the new date.
• If the event is cancelled due to reasons beyond our control, registered riders will receive a 50% refund.

Course Maps and additional details:  www.localride.ca

Race Organizer and Contact:  Barry Lyster / localrideracing@gmail.com / 604-312-3318

Race Summary

Race Distances, Start Times and Categories Subject to Change

*GST and service charges will be added at check-out.

UCI Rules, Licenses, Upgrade Points

• This race will follow UCI road race guidelines. There will be commissaires on course to enforce these guidelines to ensure a safe, competitive, fair play environment for all participants.  It is the responsibility of all riders to know the rules set-out by the UCI.
• UCI or Cycling BC Provincial License required. No one day licenses available.
• Category up-grade points are available. https://cyclingbc.net
  /membership/category-upgrades/

Numbers

• If you raced Jeremy’s Roubaix use those numbers.
• You will receive 2 numbers: 1 for your jersey and 1 for your bike.  The jersey number is to be pinned on the left side of your jersey.  The frame number is to be mounted on the seat post.  Please bring your own pins for the number.  If you will be attending more Local Ride races, keep your number.  If you will not be attending additional races, please return the numbers.

Course Information

• The course is a 6 km circuit with a short, punchy climb, a fast decent with a sharp right hand turn at the bottom and some flats leading into the finish of the circuit containing an uphill finish.
• All bikes must be road style drop bar bikes and conform to UCI bike rules. No mountain bikes or flat bars.  Bikes cannot have fenders, racks, mirrors or other accessories that may pose a safety risk to the race.  No E-bikes allowed in any category.
• The course will be marked along with Traffic Marshals in place. The roads are open to the public, so please ride responsibly, be courteous to those you encounter, do not litter.  IT IS THE RIDERS REPSONSIBILITY TO KNOW THE COURSE. 
• While on the paved roads, centre line rule is in effect. It is recommended to ride close to the right side of the road at all times.

Race Day Package Pick-Up,  Sign-On and Waivers

• Sign-in closes 30 minutes prior to start time.
• Riders with numbers from Jeremy’s Roubaix can just sign on a the table. Those needing numbers will be issued them on-site.
• All waivers have been signed on-line. No paper copies required.

Parking

• Team parking will be along 100^th in front of the school. Additional parking will be North of 100^th Ave along 256^th street.  Please respect the neighboring properties and do not toss anything in their yards.  This includes banana and orange peels, apple cores etc.

Washrooms

• Portable toilets will be used for this event.

Rider Behavior

• All riders are to conduct themselves in a professional, respectable manner at all times. Any rider, parent, coach or spectator who display’s abusive and/or violent actions, uses foul language, or who’s behavior is deemed inappropriate will be disqualified from the event and asked to leave the area.  Further disciplinary actions may be taken.
• There is to be no littering or urinating in public places. Fines and/or disqualifications will occur.
• Helmets are to be worn anytime you are on a bike.
• Riders are only allowed to race in the category and start wave they are registered in. There is to be no racing with other groups outside of this.  If you are passed by another category group during the race, you must let it pass and continue on your own.
• If you are dropped, you must keep to the right side of the road. No riding side-by-side.
• Centre line rule is in effect at all times.
• Once your race is done, you must immediately exit the finish line area. There is to be no standing or loitering near the finish.

Feed Zones and Mechanical Support

• Feed Zone is located along 256^th street across from the school entrance. It will be marked by cones.  Riders and their support staff are responsible to remove all their garbage, empty bottles etc.  Feeding is not allowed on first and last lap.
• There is no neutral mechanical support for this race. It is the responsibility of all riders to be self sufficient on the course.  Wheel service is available at the feed zone.

Time-Cuts

• Time cuts will be in effect. You will be notified of the time prior to your race.  If you are outside of the time limit, you will be stopped once crossing the finish line.  You will get a result.  Everyone will finish on the same lap as the winner in your category.

Podiums and Prizes

• Top 5 results will be posted immediately following the race. There will be a 15 – minute time limit to protest these results.  Podiums will proceed immediately after this time.  Only top 3 riders will be on the podium and must attend the ceremony in full podium attire.  Failure to do so will result in forfeit of prizing.  Prizing will be given out at the podium ceremonies.  Final results will be posted within 24 hours at localride.ca.  Full results will not be posted or available on site.