TIME TRIAL STARTS WILL BE POSTED BEFORE 7PM – FRIDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE EVENT (on the GC website homepage under Race Series). ALL Spincycle EVENTS ONLINE REGISTRATION ARE OPEN UNTIL 10PM THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE EVENT. THEREFORE, WE POST TT START TIMES FRIDAY BY 7PM.
Transponders (CHIP) rentals and purchases will be distributed along with your race numbers at registration Saturday morning before the start of the TT or first event. Directions to all 3 events are on the race flier (Found on the race menu on the race home page).
All events are sanctioned and Insured by USA CYCYLING
It is the responsibility of the racer to know and understand the rules of the series, as well as any adjustments on an event by event basis as described in the BELOW. Please familiarize yourself with the following:
Competitions
Podiums
Categories
Registration
Scoring
MAR & KOM
Time and Point Bonuses
Payout
Team Competition
Other Important Information
- Chip Timing - Below see how to purchase & sign up to My Laps
USCF Rules
Race Definitions
Protests
General Classification Series Leader [GC]. The 2011 Georgia Cup leader is determined by the addition of points collected in an event, including stage race, omnium, TT, Crit, Circuit, and RR. MAR does go toward this competition. The series winner will receive a custom plaque.
Most Aggressive Rider [MAR]. The 2011 Georgia Cup MAR is determined by the placing on designated laps in criteriums and/or circuit race courses, announced by the ringing of a bell. No series overall but points are used for calculating the overall Omnium.
These awards will be presented at the last race of the GC point’s series on Memorial Day at the Tour of Atlanta to the winners of these competitions: CAT 1/2 (no Pro's), CAT 3, CAT 4 & Masters 35+ (45+ must register as 35+).
Series Award Eligibility
CAT 1/2 | CAT 3 | Comp CAT 4 | Beg CAT 5 | Masters 35+ | Mastes 45+ | WPro1/2 | W3/4 | Juniors | |
GC Plaque | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | N | N | N |
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Y=YES N=NO
Podiums
Podium times are as follows unless other instructions are given: Time Trial podiums will follow the finish of the last racer. Criterium podiums will follow shortly after the finish of your race (Typically after 1 cool down lap). Road Race podiums will follow shortly after the finish of your race with the overall omnium/stage race podiums coming thereafter.
Categories
The 2011 Georgia Cup Championship Series uses the same system as USA Cycling. Listed below are the Georgia Cup categories and the corresponding USCF category descriptions. Please register accordingly.
ProAm
Professional with category 1 & 2
CAT 3
CAT 4
Category 4
WProAm (WOMEN)
Professional with category 1/2
Juniors
Age classification
Registration
For 2011, Georgia Cup events will be using BikeReg for all registration. There will be two prices offered for all races - standard and race day. Registration times and dates for the Tour of Atlanta will be adjusted accordingly. Standard online fees will go until 10:00pm Thursday, before the race. There WILL be race day TT registration! Race day registration for all events will incur a $10 late fee in addition to the standard fee per race.
TT start times will be posted online by 7:00pm the night before the race - First to register online = Last to start (race day entries go First).
Fees apply to Georgia Cup events except for the Tour of Atlanta. All categories will use the schedule below except Juniors and Women.
Omnium ALL | TT ALL |
| Crit ALL | RR ALL |
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$90 |
| $30 | $30 |
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There WILL be TT race day registration - Categories with Masters Age Groups!
Which side the number goes on will be determined on race day.
Registration for second criterium $20.
Pre-Registrants and race day registrants must check in no later than 30 minutes before your race or AMB chip timing will not record your finish.
Scoring
The 2011 Georgia Cup will be scored on a series points system. Competitors in every category will have the opportunity to earn points for each event in which they compete. The total of these points will go towards the leadership of the 2011 Georgia Cup. Omniums will use the same scale as the series points for scoring events. Points are NON-TRANSFERABLE between categories.
Minimum participation for Scoring
CAT 1/2 | CAT 3 | CAT 4 | Masters 35+ | CAT 5 |
| WPro1/2 | W3/4 | Juniors | |
Minimum to be scored per race for the Series | 30 | 30 | 30 | 20 |
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Minimum to be scored for the OMNIUM | 30 | 30 | 30 | 20 |
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There will NOT be a KOM or MAR compitition for 2011. The MAR's (points only for the overall) will be announced on race day during the officials pre-race announcements. A good rule of thumb will be that every race will have at least 1 MAR, never to exceed 3. The MAR will be announced during the race thus paying attention is very important. The announcer will make every attempt to make it very obvious but it is your responsibility to pay attention. MAR points will NOT count for the overall series (GC) only for the individual MAR. MAR points are not transferable to separate divisions. MAR will also serve as time bonuses and omnium points.
Omnium Point Bonus
Omnium point bonuses for MAR and race finishes will be set the same for the series for symmetry. They will be for the top 3 per MAR, KOM, and finish (excludes time trial). 1st = 5 seconds/points, 2nd = 3 seconds/points, and 3rd = 1 second/point.
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Guaranteed Race Payout
| PLACE | PRO 12 | CAT 3 | MASTERS 35+ |
TT | 1ST | $65 | $40 | $40 |
2ND | $50 | $20 | $20 | |
3RD | $35 | $15 | $15 | |
ALL PAYOUTS ARE GUARANTEED | ||||
Crit & RR | 1ST | $100 | $60 | $60 |
2ND | $75 | $30 | $30 | |
3RD | $60 | $30 | $30 | |
4TH | $45 | $20 | $20 | |
5TH | $35 | $10 | $10 | |
6TH | $35 | - | - | |
7TH | $30 | - | - | |
ALL PAYOUTS ARE GUARANTEED | ||||
OMNIUM | 1ST
| $100 | $50 | $50 |
2ND | $75 | $30 | $30 | |
3RD | $60 | $20 | $20 | |
4TH | $35 | - | - | |
5TH | $30 | - | - | |
3 highest Omnium point totals (Cumulative for all Categories) receive FREE Omnium entry into next GC (non-transferable). Not for each individual Category but all combined. Ties go to best finisher. | ||||
Omnium Points Grid
| TT | CRIT/ CIRC | RR | MAR | GC Series |
1st | 15 | 20 | 25 | 5 | 25 |
2nd | 12 | 17 | 22 | 3 | 22 |
3rd | 10 | 15 | 20 | 1 | 20 |
4th | 8 | 13 | 18 |
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5th | 6 | 11 | 16 |
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6th | 5 | 10 | 15 |
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7th | 4 | 9 | 14 |
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8th | 3 | 8 | 13 |
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9th | 2 | 7 | 12 |
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10th | 1 | 6 | 11 |
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Team Competition
NO 2011 Team Competition.
Other important information
TT start times will be posted online by 7:00pm the night before the race.
The Georgia Cup 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. Riders will need to purchase ($109) or rent ($10/weekend or $5/per race) 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. We highly recommend you purchasing your own personal transponder - The GC is NOT the only event promoter that uses them in Georgia. You will get a lot of use out of it and the ease at registration will be that much quicker.
The chip should be mounted on the outside left side of the front fork, as far down as possible. Use two zip ties to fasten the transponder on the fork. If you need help with mounting the transponder, please ask at registration.
Chip Return Instructions:
Please return your chip immediately after your last race of the weekend. There will be a drop-off location near the finish line. Chips are nontransferable!! By using the chip for the race, you agree to be held financially accountable for an unreturned chip.
USCF Rules
All riders must have a USCF license. These may be purchased online at www.usacycling.org or at the event. One-Day licenses are also available for $10 for each day of competition.
All riders must have appropriate equipment, helmet, clothing, and compete in accordance to the USCF Rulebook.
USCF Officials will serve as the officiating body of the 2011 Georgia Cup and all decisions made by them will be final and binding, including relegation, disqualifications, and suspensions.
All events are subject to USCF Rules. Racers should be familiar with the 2011 USCF Rulebook.
Race Definitions
Stage Race
An event adding the cumulative time for each race to declare a winner. Time trials are scored to the 1/1000th to break ties.
Omnium
An event adding the cumulative points for each race to declare a winner.
Time Trial
A race in which competitors start one-at-a-time, usually at 30 second or one-minute intervals. The winner is the cyclist who completes the course in the shortest time.
Criterium
A mass-start race consisting of multiple laps around a short course of a kilometer to two kilometers in distance. Race length is often indicated by time rather than laps. Primes and MAR’s are signified with the ringing of a bell where racers compete to be first across the line on the next lap. Primes may be cash and/or prizes. MAR’s will be for time bonuses/omnium points and series points. Wheel pit provided for mishaps occurring prior to the final laps. Pit is wheel in/wheel out.
Road Race
A mass-start race consisting of multiple laps on a course of five to fifty kilometers. Race length is indicated by distance. KOM points are awarded at a designated spot on the course. KOM will be for time bonuses/omnium points and series points. Motor officials, police escort, wheel support vehicles and feed zone will often be provided as well. If provided, wheel support vehicles are wheel in/wheel out. In MOST cases, the GC does NOT provide wheel trucks. If you are not informed that there is a wheel truck, assume they are not available. Races without support vehicles will, instead, have a ‘sweeper’ vehicle on the course! The sweeper vehicle will be able to help with mechanical issues along with transport to the finish.
Protests
Once results are posted you will have 15 minutes to protest. See USA Cycling rules - http://usacycling.org/forms/RdTrkCx_rulebook.pdf
