ROAD – Training Criterium

Provincial Program Criterium 

Wednesday, May 24th

 Where: Danko Dr & Old River Road, off Henderson Hwy,~5km south of Narol, MB. Sign in and registration will be at the southeast corner of course at Danko and Old River Road.

 Host Club: Manitoba Cycling Provincial Program

 Race Organizer: Jayson Gillespie (204-333-5503; cycling.coach@sportmanitoba.ca)

 Race Categories & Race Start Times: Race(s) are open to Cat 3, Cat 4, Cat 5, and Citizen License holders.  Citizen license holders will race with in the Cat 5 category.

• Event 1: Cat 5 – 6:30pm
• Event 2: Cat 4 – 7:15pm
• Event 3: Cat 3 – 8:00pm

Race Format – Timed Raced:

• Classification based on a riders position at the finish of the last lap
• Primes may be offered at the discretion of the race organizer and event commissaire, and will take place on the finish line
• Race Length:

• Cat 5: 20min + 2 laps
• Cat 4: 25min + 3 laps
• Cat 3: 30min + 3 laps
• Lapped riders will not be allowed to contest any primes or finishes; however, they will be allowed to rejoin the main pack as long as they don’t interfere with the outcome of the race.
• * The length of race listed above is an estimate; the race commissaires will determine the race length used the day of the race based on attendance, weather, and road conditions.

Race Course: The Danko drive – Old River road Loop is approximately 1100m in length, running in a clockwise direction.  Start finish is located approximately 250m south of the fourth corner coming off Danko drive onto Old River Road.

Parking: Limited parking is available at the site, along Old River road, between DJ Cruze and Danko road.  Please do not park in DJ Cruise.

Eligibility: The race is open to all those with a valid UCI/CCA/MCA license. MCA citizen license holders will participate in the category 5 race.

Cost: Payable to “Manitoba Cycling Association”. Costs are minimal to cover the expenses of hosting the races.

• Youth (18 years or younger): $5
• Adult (19+ years of age): $10

Race Day Registration: Race day registration for the Provincial Program Criterium opens at 5:45pmand ends 15min before your event start. Please print out and bring the entry form and waiver (Adult 18+ ; Youth U18 ), fill out, and bring with you to the race.  You must present your race license, payment, entry form and waiver at registration to participate in the Provincial Program Criterium race. All participants under the age of 18, must have a parent signature on the forms to participate.

• Cat 5 Registration: 5:45pm – 6:15pm
• Cat 4 Registration: 6:15pm – 7:00pm
• Cat 3 Registration: 7:00pm – 7:45pm

Courtesy and Safety: The course is semi-closed, with public access open to traffic but controlled by marshals. 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.

 Washrooms: No Washrooms are available at the course. The closest washroom is the Esso along Henderson Hwy between Hoddinott Rd & Pritchard Farm Rd.

 Race Cancellation based on Weather: The Provincial Program Criterium race will be cancelled if it is raining on the course at 6:00pm on race nights.  We will update the Twitter Account (@ManitobaCycling) of any cancellations.   If rain occurs during a race, the race will be stopped at the discretion of the race commissaire. 

 Complete Race Bible CLICK HERE

Forms:

– Registration Form CLICK HERE

– 18 & Older Waiver Form CLICK HERE

– Under 18 Waiver Form CLICK HERE