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• Elite Men and Women
• Master Men and Women 40+ (40 as of December 31, 2017)
• Intermediate Men and Women
• Beginner Men and Women
• Single Speed
• U13 to U19 Boys and Girls

A riders accumulating 2 wins or 3 top five finishes in races within a specific category will be required to up-grade to the next category level. It is the responsibility of the riders to self-upgrade.

For categories averaging 10 or less riders, 3 wins brings an automatic up-grade. All riders are eligible to appeal any up-grade.

Master 40 + riders with the required up-grade requirements are recommended to race with the Elite group, but not required.

All lapped riders will finish on the same lap as the first place finisher. If there are 45+ in a category, lapped riders may be pulled by the commissaire.

Points will be awarded to the top 75 finishers according to the points table below. In the case of a tie, placing at the last race of the series will be considered the tie breaker.

In the case of a category up-grade, riders will be permitted to carry 50% of their points over to the next category. Once upgraded, the rider is no longer part of the previous category ranking.

Each rider’s best 5 out of 6 races will count towards their final series standings.

Points will be published on the Cycling BC calendar no later than the 4 days following a series race.

Riders are eligible to race Beginner, Intermediate, Master, and Single Speed categories with a Cycling BC provincial race license.

Elite (A) riders must hold a UCI race license.

One-day licenses will also be available for $5 (youth) and $10 (adult).

US riders with domestic license can purchase a one-day license for $12.   Proof of out-of-country medical coverage is also required.

Presentation of the overall series winner will be awarded at the end of the series.

There will be equal prizing for men and women.

Riders must wear cycling apparel in accordance with UCI rules for final award presentation.  Failure to do so will result in loss of award.

All athletes who have placed on the podium must attend the ceremonies. Failure to do so will result in loss of award.

All riders receiving awards are required to attend the podium presentation, and wear proper cycling attire (clean cycling kit), as per UCI rules.   In theme based races, which involve costumes, your team/club jersey is still required. Failure to do so can result in loss of prize or award.

Particular to cyclocross – UCI rules 5.1.055 reads that for the official ceremony those involved are permitted to wear additional clothing.

There will be a minimum of two Commissaires attending BC Premier Series races.

Elite races will be subject to UCI rules when it comes to equipment. This is to help prepare our Elite racers for Nationals and other UCI races.

Mountain bikes will be limited to beginner categories. Riders in categories other than Elite may race on a mountain bike, but will not be eligible for series points if doing so.

Due to hosting venues, fat bikes will not be eligible for series points.

Other than the above restrictions, there are no additional restrictions in regards to type of bike or tire size for Beginner and Intermediate races.

Riders are not permitted to ride on courses prior to race day, unless special permission is granted.  Courses may also be subject to modification or cancellation due to heavy rain, snow or weather below -15º C.

It is also suggested that all racers allow extra time post-race to assist organizers with clean up and restore the race site.

For info on the 2015 BC Premier Cyclocross Series, including standings and series winners, click here.