Race Bible

When: August 18, 2013 (all-day)
Location: Birch mountain bike trails
Cost:   Online Pre-registration:                            Adults $25 U17 and younger $10 Race Day In-person Registration:  Adult  $40               U17 and younger $20      Manitoba Mountain Bike 2013 Provincials Entry Form       Waiver
Contact: cyclingcoachdave@gmail.com

Host Club: MCA Mountain Bike Committee with the support of Junk Yard Dogs

Race Organizer: David Dorning

Driving Directions:

Eligibility: The race is open to all those with a valid UCI/CCA/MCA license. MCA citizen license holders do not qualify for the provincial championships. There is no citizen category.

Categories*:

• Senior Elite (19-29)
• Senior Sport (19-29)
• Senior Expert (19-29)
• Master A 30+ Sport (30-39)
• Master A 30+ Expert (30-39)
• Master B 40+ Sport (40-49)
• Master B 40+ Expert (40-49)
• Master C 50+
• Junior Expert (17-18)
• Junior Sport (17-18)
• U17
• U15
• U13
• U11
• U9

* The provincial championships adhere to the CCA divisions and categories. Racers must compete in the category listed on their 2013  license. Note: racers who competed in the Comp category will be competing in the Sport category for Provincials. 

On-line Pre-registration: Closes Friday August 16th at 11:59 pm. 

Race Day Registration:

Registration can be completed on race day and is CASH ONLY for $40.00. Please bring a completed registration form and signed Waiver a long with payment. Registration opens at 9:00 and ends 1 hour before your event start. 

Manitoba Mountain Bike 2013 Provincials Entry Form 

waiver 

Sign-In: Sign-in opens at 9:00 am and closes 1/2 hour before your event start. No exceptions.

Cost:

• $25 for pre-registration for those holding a UCI/CCA/MCA license
• $40 the day of the race for those holding a UCI/CCA/MCA license

Race Start Times:

• Event #1: U9, U11, U13 – 11:00 p.m.
• Event #2: Senior Elite, Senior Expert, Junior Expert, Master A Expert, and Master B Expert – 12:00 p.m.
  
  
• Event #3: Senior Sport, Junior Sport, Master A Sport, Master B Sport, Master C – follows the 2nd event, (12:00 p.m.).
  
  
• Event #4: U15, U17 – follows the 3rd event, (12:02 p.m.).

Length of Race by Category*:

• Senior Elite Male 105-120 minutes (TBA laps)
  
  
• Elite Female, Senior Expert Male, Junior Expert Male , Master A Expert Male, and Master B Expert Male: 90 – 105 minutes (TBA laps)
  
  
• Master Expert A Female, Master B Expert Female, Senior Sport Male, Junior Sport Male, Master A Sport Male, Master B Sport Male, Master C Male 60 – 75 minutes (TBA laps) Senior Sport Female, Junior Sport Female, Master A Sport Female, Master B Sport Female , Master C Female, U15, U17, Citizen: 45 – 60 minutes (TBA laps)
  
  
• U13 male and female: 40 minutes (modified kid’s course)
  
  
• U11 male and female: 25 minutes (modified kid’s course)
  
  
• U9 male and female: 15 minutes (modified kids course)

* The number of laps listed above is an estimate; the race commissaires will determine the number of laps needed the day of the race.

Race Course:

IMPORTANT – The course may change by race day. It is the responsibility of the racer to pre-ride the course, and listen to final race instruction on the line.

2013 Manitoba Mountain Bike Provincial Championships

The adult course GPS files will be posted ASAP

Race Course: Map

Race Rules:

• All racers bikes must operate a bicycle with both front and rear working
  brakes.
• All racers must wear a CSA approved helmet while riding on OR off-course (even
  the parking lot).
• Riders shall act and race with caution and respect for their fellow racers. They
  shall be held responsible for any accidents that they cause.
• Racers must have their license with them at all times during a race event.
• It is a racer’s responsibility to familiarizing yourself with the race course
  before the race (marshals will not be obligated to give out directions to
  confused riders).
• A racer must act in a sporting manner at all times and shall permit any
  faster rider to overtake without obstructing.
• If a rider exits the course for any reason, he/she must return to the course at
  the same point from which they exited.
• Music players and electronic devises are NOT allowed by any racers during any
  events.
• Sleeveless jerseys are NOT allowed.
• You can only wear a jersey of a club or team you currently belong to, no pro
  team jerseys that you are not a member of; if you do not belong to a club
  wear any jersey that is not a pro jersey nor a club jersey where you are
  not a member of that club.
• The current, defending Manitoba Cup winners should wear their Manitoba Cup
  jersey at cup races. Previous years jerseys should not be worn by previous
  winners.
• Handlebars must have end caps.
• Glass containers are not allowed on the course, including the feed zone.

Please consult the UCI and CCA rules to see all applicable rules and regulations

Parking: Parking is available at the site.

Courtesy and Safety: The course is open and the public can access the course at any point. Signs will indicate that bike race is in progress, but be aware that marshals do not have authority to prevent people from entering the course. Keep your head up at all times.

Be courteous to others on and off the trails.

• The Chalet is provided by Falcon Trials Resort.
• Please respect the facility.
• No bikes or muddy shores are permitted in the facility at any time.
• A bike wash will be provided should the need arise.

Washrooms: Washrooms on site. 

Please respect the facility.