Please read below for important information regarding the third race of the Lucarelli & Castaldi CRCA Club Series.
Race Date: Sunday, 7/18/21
Technical Guide: Link (please be aware of, and abide by, the COVID safety protocols)
Mandatory COVID-19 Questionnaire: Link
Marshal check-in: 4:45 AM
Number Pickup open / close: 4:35 AM / 5:20 AM
Start time: 5:35 AM
Fields (Laps):
W - 6.1
A - 8.1
B - 7.1
C - 6.1
Women’s Dev - 5.1
Format: Scratch
Finish: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Please read below for important information regarding the first race of the Lucarelli & Castaldi CRCA Club Series.
Race Date: Sunday, 6/20/21
Technical Guide: Link (please be aware of, and abide by, the COVID safety protocols)
Mandatory COVID-19 Questionnaire: Link
Marshal check-in: 4:40 AM
Number Pickup open / close: 4:30 AM / 5:15 AM
Start time: 5:30 AM
Fields (Laps):
W - 6
A - 8
B - 7
C - 6
Women’s Dev - 5
Format: Scratch
Finish: Cat’s Paw
Please read below for important information regarding the first race of the Lucarelli & Castaldi CRCA Club Series.
Race Date: Saturday, 6/5/21
Technical Guide: Link (please be aware of, and abide by, the COVID safety protocols)
Mandatory COVID-19 Questionnaire: Link
Marshal check-in: 4:40 AM
Number Pickup open / close: 4:30 AM / 5:15 AM
Start time: 5:30 AM
Fields (Laps):
W - 5
A - 7
B - 6
Men’s Clinic - 3
Women’s Clinic - 3
Format: Scratch
Finish: Cat’s Paw
The CRCA Board is very excited to announce that the 2021 CRCA Membership Portal is now open for registration!
The 2021 Lucarelli and Castaldi Club Series is slated to begin Saturday June 5! (Full Season Calendar) This is subject to change, but the Board is doing everything we can to make it happen. Below is all the info you need for the 2021 season. Please read carefully and standby for any updates.
As the largest and oldest racing organization in the United States, CRCA has typically relied on being a USA Cycling member club in order to pass along the greatest value to our approximately 800 members. Unfortunately, we are finding it increasingly difficult to continue partnering with USA Cycling while they demonstrate an inability to comprehend the severity of this threat to the human rights of their members and the population at large. The anti-trans legislation that recently passed in Arkansas is an injustice that subsequently affects both our athletes and all athletes. The fact that similar legislation is slated to pass in 20 other states is not a reason to continue business as usual.
Thank you so much for participating in the survey we sent out in January! We received some very helpful data and a lot of enthusiasm to get back to racing.
In accordance with your responses, guidelines set by USAC and the Parks Dept., and the current state of the pandemic, the Board is excited to announce that we are still aiming for a June start to the 2021 CRCA Club Racing Season! In the interest of full transparency as we navigate this year, we’d like to share our thought process and current plan of events.
Why June? The health and safety of our racers, volunteers, staff, and community members remains our top priority. We are closely monitoring COVID numbers and calendars of other organizations, and June reopening is in line with most (including USAC). Also, over 60% of survey participants responded that they would need either required or recommended vaccinations in order to feel comfortable racing again. With the current rollout, it seems likely the public will have access to the vaccine and ample time to build immunity by June.
No Really Why Not Now? We are aware there are racing events happening in this city and neighboring states, but it is not possible to hold races at our scale and up to our safety standards at the moment in NYC.
The COVID-19 guidelines from the Parks Department will not allow any event that prevents members of the public from reasonable simultaneous use of the park, requires vehicles, or allows participants to be closer than 6 feet without masks. Even if races contained smaller waves of racers, there couldn't be marshals at every checkpoint or lead/follow motos for safety. Plus, everyone would be in masks for the duration, which was not a popular survey response. (See Parks Department Safety Guidelines for more info.) We are in contact with Parks and are closely monitoring the monthly updates to the Executive Order that affect these limitations on outdoor gatherings.
There are still some moving parts that could present a challenge to June start, such as race staff and moto availability, but the CRCA Board has secured permits and is working hard to get everything in place for summer!
Provisional Schedule for Resuming CRCA Activities
Coming soon (Phase 1):
Zwift Race series (with prizes!) - Dates TBA
Membership open - You will be able to roll over your membership from last year at no extra cost during an opt-in period. More details and dates to follow. Time to renew your USAC license if you haven't already!
Coming next (Phase 2):
CRCA Coaching - These will be in smaller groups with mask requirements. Look for the announcement and updated calendar in April.
Online Events - Info sessions, guest speakers, etc.
June - September: Racing!
FAQ
Yes, you should still have your timing chip! You will use the same chip for the life of the chip (at least 5 years) or as long as you race as a CRCA member. If you need a replacement at membership renewal, there will be a fee.
We are still exploring options for alternative races, but it is unlikely we’ll be able to extend the CRCA Central Park series into the fall. We will keep you updated!
Thank you all for all your input and understanding! We can't wait to ride with you again.
- 2021 CRCA Board
The all-volunteer CRCA Board held its December meeting of 2020 on Monday, December 14th. Minutes from that meeting, in draft form pending ratification by the full Board as part of the next meeting, follow below. If you have any questions or concerns about meeting minutes please reach out to Travis Torsky (Secretary), or any CRCA Board Member.
Virtual Attendance: Kevin, Lucia, Randy, Emily Alex, John, Tara, Mitchell, Jeff, Travis
Incoming Board Members in attendance: Euan, Nathan, Evan
PRESIDENT
New board members introduced
Discussed potential partnerships with developmental groups to help diversify our membership. Incoming Director of Advocacy will be taking up these initiatives.
Discussed the need to have a conversation with the NYC Parks Dept. regarding rider safety in Central Park.
TREASURER
Taxes have been finalized and submitted
Current state of finances and operating costs
MEMBERSHIP
Membership portal ready to go for 2021 membership drive
MARSHALING
Transition to incoming board member.
CLUB RACING
Dates for 2021 Club Race Calendar submitted to Parks Dept.
Started the discussion on what qualifies a safe race for 2021
OPEN RACING
Update to potential winter Zwift series.
RIDER DEVELOPMENT
Beginning the process to organize clinics for 2021.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Transition to incoming board member.
SECRETARY
Extended window for election nominations
Set date and timeline for election process
