Lucarelli & Castaldi Club Race #1 - Pre-Race Instructions
FIELD STRUCTURE
Quick Clarification: For the purposes of our internal club competition, we will provide separate Master's results but submit combined results to USAC.
We are also aware that the new upgrade from Novice to Cat4 may affect the composition of the B field. We will monitor our field compositions and adjust accordingly throughout the season.
It is recommended that first-season Men’s field racers begin racing in the C field for experience prior to applying for their upgrade to Cat4.
W - Women’s Cat 1/2/3/4/Novice
WDev - Women’s Cat 4/Novice
A - Men’s Cat 1/2/3, Master’s 40+ Cat 1/2/3
B - Men’s Cat 4, Master’s 40+ Cat 3/4
C - Men’s Novice, Master’s 40+ Cat 4
RACE INFORMATION
Race Date: Sunday, 3/1/20
Technical Guide: Link
Marshal check-in: 5:35 AM
Registration open / close: 5:40 AM / 6:25 AM
Start time: 6:35 AM
Fields (Laps):
W - 5
WDev - 3
A - 6
B - 5
C - 4
Format: Scratch
Finish: Cat’s Paw
CHECK-IN
In-person check-in is no longer necessary with the advent of chip timing! As long as you properly start the race and ride over the finish line on lap 1, you will automatically be included in the race results.
If you’re a Master’s racer, you should be able to change your field selection in the CRCA member portal
MARSHALS
NYC Parks strictly enforces our marshal requirements. As recently noted in other communications, we’ve seen an alarming uptick in no-shows for marshal assignments.
Races cannot start until 15 minutes AFTER all marshals are at their assigned posts. If marshals arrive late, do not show or are not at their precise assigned post we may lose our race permits. Teams with assigned marshals that do not show will have to forfeit another team member to serve as a marshal if there’s a marshal deficit.
Check our updated Marshal Assignment List to see if you’re scheduled for the upcoming race, and remind your friends and teammates. Please refer to the Marshaling Instructions and Marshaling Policy for addition information.
PODIUMS & LEADERS JERSEYS
The podium ceremony will be at Rambles. Please report to Rambles after your race if you believe you placed within the Top 3. If you’re in contention for the leader’s jersey, be sure to report to Rambles to receive your jersey.
NUMBERS/CHIPS & NUMBER PICKUP
Numbers are pinned on your right side and rear pockets. You must have both numbers pinned in order to race. You must have your chip affixed on your bike in order to be scored! Please refer to the chip placement instructions for guidance on how to install your chip on your bike.
If you haven’t received your number and chip, you may pick them up at the Boathouse parking lot under the Lucarelli & Castaldi tent. The replacement fee for lost numbers and chips will be $20 per set of new numbers and $60 for a lost chip. Number and chip handout ends 15 minutes prior to race start. Expect a line for the first few races, so please arrive early if you need to pick up numbers or a chip.
ClOTHING POLICY
In early season races, we are not as stringent with our kit policy as you all should be wearing more outerwear to combat the early morning tundra. Please make sure you are wearing the proper club or subteam kit and/or patches compliant with our club policy as it gets warmer. CRCA heat transfer logo patches will be available for purchase at the Boathouse for $5ea.
RIDER CONDUCT
After Club Series races, riders have been reported by NYC Parks for riding backward on the Central Park loop and/or riding on walking paths. This conduct threatens the existence of our races and will be subject to an immediate DQ and possible suspension.
ROSTERS
To confirm your eligibility to race please check the CRCA Roster. Don’t forget to upload your signed USAC event waiver before your first race. You can email membership@crca.net in advance if there are any issues. We may not be able to fix membership issues on race morning.
RESULTS
The CRCA Club Series now features professional results. Results will be posted at the finish line, posted on CRCA.net, and uploaded to USAC. The CRCA Club Series may be utilized for USAC upgrade points.
If you have any questions about your placement in a Club Race, please use the form linked here. After results are posted, there will be a 72 hour window to request revisions to the USAC results.
Any riders that are dropped from the main peloton and finish their race alone are encouraged to check in with the finish line staff.