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Organizing A Cycling Race
Organizing A Cycling Race
Organizing A Cycling Race
ORGANIZING RACES
WHAT
Type: Road (1 day, Stage/Multi Day, ITT etc), MTB (XC, DH, Enduro etc.)
Men/Women- Master (35 Above), Elite (19 – 35), Junior (16-18), Youth (8-15)
Class: National (Local) International (UCI)
o EX. Road Race: 1.2, 1.1 ,1HC, 2.2, 2,1 ,2HC,GT
o EX. MTB: Class 1, Class 2 etc.
Sanctioned (National and/or UCI)
Each answer to WHAT implies different set of Requirements/Rules/Regulations
WHERE
Location or Multiple Location
Course for singular Location
Route for Multiple Locations
Survey, Inspect way before the race
FOCUS: How to Survey, Inspect and Define the Course or Route
ROUTE INSPECTION/MAPPING
ON the Ground/ Road (walk, drive, bike)
Take Actual and precise measurements (use reliable GPS instruments instead of just analog
odemeter)
Inspect again for Confirmation and Adjustments/Changes
ASSIGNMENT: KM/Direction/Description/Estimated Time of Passage (ETP) in SLOW, AVERAGE, &
FAST times
NOTES on Route Course Mapping
WHEN
Dates Inclusive
Preparation time line – How much time do you need or have?
Make daily Start Schedule (including important prep before and post Start Acivity)
Make daily Finish Schedule (including prep and post Finish Activity
HOW
Know General Rules of the Sport
Obtain Permits
Coordination with Local and Concerned Authorities
Specific Regulations SR – Rules specific to your Race (back to WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY)
Complete A Technical Guide/ Race Manual
Mobilize Capable and/or Train personnel
Conduct Trials, Test Events, Get your feet wet
Keep Learning/Improving