Reminder to all! This weekend is the Ohio State track championships in Cleveland, OH. If you are a track verteran or a track newbie this is a good weekend to check it out. They are offering Wednesday sessions to certify racers on the track and also offering rental track bikes if you don’t have your own. Please see http://clevelandvelodrome.org for more information!
Ohio Crit Cup – Upgrades
This past weekend was a great kickoff to the 2014 Ohio Crit Cup. Attendance was high, fun was had, and there was some great racing.
One item we have decided to address after the weekend is upgrades and allowing riders to upgrade and keep their points after moving forward. This will encourage upgrades during the series.
A few rules for upgrades:
- Riders upgrading will be allowed to take 70% of their points up to the next category in the series.
- Previous results from the series races will be removed from the series points, but results will not be adjusted for the removed result.
- If a rider raced two races in their last race before upgrading they will be allowed to keep their result in the higher category of the two races.
Please contact us at ohiocyclingboard@gmail.com with any questions regarding the upgrade process.
Bib Numbers
One of the most frequent questions at a race is placings and contesting results. One of the best ways to ensure your place is properly recorded is to pin your number on correctly. USA Cycling has several rules on number pinning that we have included below. Rules aside your placing in the race is dependent on the official being able to recognize you via your bib number on a video tape.
Here are a few tips:
- DO NOT fold your number in any way. Recognizing a bib number on video depends on the outer frame of white helping to place the number.
- Bibs should be pinned so that they remain flat against your jersey and not loose.
- Bibs should be pinned on the appropriate side so that when you bend forward they are right side up. 999 looks like 666 when pinned upside down.
For more information, please read this info on number pinning done by our friends in Indianapolis, Ken and Cindi Hart.
USA Cycling rules on bib numbers:
1J7. Racing numbers.
(a) Racing numbers are provided by the Race Director, who may require a deposit that shall be refunded on return of the numbers in good order. The figures shall be printed in block letters using black waterproof ink. Numbers shall be constructed from materials sufficiently durable to last the race without tearing or disintegrating, even in adverse weather. The name of the race or race sponsor may appear on a competitor’s number. Race Directors who fail to provide numbers meeting the above requirements to all riders shall be fined as specified in the Schedule of Fees.
(b) Riders shall place their numbers as prescribed by the Race Director or officials and in such a way that they are visible when the rider is in a racing position. When shoulder numbers are provided for cyclo-cross, they are worn on the upper arm to be visible from the front. Hip numbers shall be attached securely at least at the four corners and no accessory or hair may obstruct a clear view of the number. If shoulder or frame numbers are provided, they too shall be placed as prescribed. Numbers may not be folded, trimmed, or otherwise defaced.
(c) A Local Association may impose additional number requirements.
Junior Road Grant Deadline = June 14th
A reminder that if you are a junior racer and planning to participate in road nationals or international competition, the Ohio Cycling Association would like to help you. You can submit a grant request to have your entry fees at these events reimbursed by the state – up to $50/event for road nationals events. Take a look at the application and send it in before June 14th!
Final OSRS Series Standing
The final series standings are posted. Thanks to all the riders, promoters, officials, and most importantly the volunteers for making it an excellent series.
OSRS Standings – after Germantown
The standings after Germantown are now updated for the Ohio Spring Racing Series. Remember the series is the best 6 races out of the possible 8 starts. Take a look and if there are any issues, email us at ohiocyclingboard@gmail.com.
Standings for OSRS
The standings for the Ohio Spring Racing Series have been updated and provided to the OCA for publishing. Check them out and if you have any issues, contact the folks at ohiospringraceseries.com.
CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED STANDINGS
If you have standings from a series in Ohio that you would like to publish, please email them to ohiocyclingboard@gmail.com.
2014 Ohio Cycling Junior Grants
Juniors! If you live in Ohio and are planning to attend Road Nationals, or other large International junior events, please let us help you! Download the application and submit to ohiocyclingboard@gmail.com and we will help you with the costs of making these trips.
2014 Ohio Crit Cup
Ready for some crit action? The Ohio promoters are setting up their events for 2014 and the association is bringing the biggest and best events into a series for 2014. This year will feature nine events on the calendar, most categories will have a best 6 of 9 format. While we are still awaiting a few permits, we know that one or two events will be limited on time and may not have all categories offered in conjunction with the Cup.
Be sure to look at Page 3 of the document! This has the exact time of the category of the event that qualifies for the Cup for each rewarded category. We will also update the page and Facebook with the links to registration as the event permits are completed and registration opens.
Watch this space, we will publish updates as they develop!
2014 Ohio Cycling Officials Clinic
The Ohio Cycling Association is planning to put on a entry level clinic for those wishing to become race officials. This will be an entry level (C) clinic with an open book test. Upon completion of the clinic and 70% passing grade on the test participants can purchase their first officials license for $35. Checks, cash or Visa will be required for license application. Due to USOC regulations, they will also need to have a background check and take a webinar on Safe Sport through the USOC website before licenses are issued. The clinic will last for about 4 to 5 hours, covering the disciplines of road, track, cyclocross and mountain bike, as well as officials structure and duties. Participants will need to bring a pencil and notebook to take notes on the presentation. Rulebooks will be provided by USA Cycling.
At this time, we do not have a date and location selected. Please notify Mitch Beckner at mbeckner@woh.rr.com if you are interested in attending.
Also, for 2014, the Ohio Cycling Association has decided to provide some additional motivation for brand new and renewing C Level officials. Every Level C race official that works at least 5 races during the year will receive a $100 incentive on top of their normal Officials pay. Apprentice fees will also be available for new officials who are just getting their feet wet or who want to get some experience at larger events.