Saturday, March 22, 2008

THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT THE GC!!

Time bonuses and points will be allotted to riders for MAR, KOM, and stage placings। MAR and KOM points do not go into the overall GC points (Yellow Jersey)। These points go towards a season long MAR and KOM competition only.
Riders will receive Georgia Cup (GC) points towards the series overall for the top 10 places in Time Trial, top 15 places in Criterium, top 20 in the Road Race, and top 25 places on GC.
Series MAR & KOM points are 5 deep: 7,5,3,2,1 for the year long competition.

Riders MUST participate in all three events to be eligible for the General Classification (GC)। In order to be eligible for the General Classification (GC) you must register for the Stage race BEFORE the start of the Time Trial. Signing up for individual events “as you go” will not allow you to be eligible for the General Classification (GC).

Podiums for Road Race & Crit/Circuit: will be immediately following your race – 3 minutes. TT results and Podiums will be announced for each race but typically: Results posted 30 minutes before the start of your race as well as podiums.

General Classification Podiums: will be 30 minutes after the finish of the race. Jersey will be awarded to leader. (starting in Chattanooga). Jersey’s MUST be returned or you will be charge $125.

KOM: Time bonuses will be awarded and will be announced on race day. We will give you the distance (s) from the start line to the KOM on race day. There will be a minimum of one for each race.

Patrons racing in the CAT 4/5 division that are 35 and older can race both the U35, 35+ Competitive divisions and the Masters 30+. However, keep in mind that Masters 30+ comprises of mostly CAT1/2’s.

If you fall behind the trail vehicles, you are considered dropped from the race and must obey traffic laws.

Centerline Rule: Centerline rule will be in effect and will be strictly enforced by event officials. Riders may have the entire road for the last 200 meters to contest the sprint per officials’ decision.

Course Markings: All turns will be marked with a Georgia Cup directional sign and arrow pointing in the direction you need to turn. Volunteer Marshals will be present at important turns. Police will be located at busy intersections. All riders are encouraged to keep a course map. It is still your responsibility to KNOW the course. Don’t assume.

Feed Zone: All feeding during the road race shall be conducted in the designated area only- TBA। Feedings allowed from the right side only। DO NOT DISPERSE OF ANYTHING ANYWHERE ALONG THE COURSE!!! LITTERING IS AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION. REMEMBER, FEED OFF THE BACK. NOT in the middle of the pack & please be careful.

TRANSPONDERS
The Georgia Cup, GC S7 and GC ToA will be using AMB Chip-X transponders for scoring as it allows us to score races based on time, as well as give lap times, score MAR and KOM, and provide instant results. Transponders are required to race. Failure to rent a transponder or install your purchased transponder will result in DNS.

Riders will need to purchase ($109) or rent ($10/rental) their transponder। Once you have purchased your own transponder, your personal information will be loaded into the database and will always be associated with your Chip-X। You can use your Chip-X at any race that scores with Chip-X transponders।

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