Race ConditionsThere are two discrete competitions this weekend.
1. 2010 DBR Australia Junior & Women’s Canberra TourThis is the main event conducted in four stages for all categories from Under 11 boys and girls through to the U19 men and women and Open Women. All Categories will have two Road Races, a Criterium and an Individual Time Trial. The Second Road Race for each grade is the ACT Junior Road Championship; and the criterium provides the ACT Junior Criterium Championship. Open Women and U19W will be competing equally in a combined grade in each race, both may ride on open gearing but only the U19W will be entitled to the Junior Championship medals. The tour also incorporates a KOM/QOM competition for all grades U15 and above which is determined on cumulative results from each Road Race stage of the Tour.
2. National Road Series 2010The DBR Australia Tour is recognised as a Category 1 NRS tour. The Open Women and the U19W will be competing equally for points towards the NRS competition. These points will be awarded in accordance with NRS guidelines, based on finishing places for each stage.
Race Conditions
The DBR Australia Tour is conducted under the ACT Cycling Regulations. Riders must obey ACT road rules and follow Officials’ directions at all times.
No following cars are allowedThere will be official Lead and Spares Vehicles which will be in contact with the Commissaires’ Vehicle. Unauthorised following vehicles may attract a penalty to riders associated with the vehicle. Riders must not pass the Lead Vehicle.
Intersections will be marshalled by flags wherever possible. While every effort has been made to ‘mark out’ and officiate the race route, it is still the competitor’s responsibility to be fully conversant with the race route. The promoters and officials take no responsibility for competitors travelling ‘off course’.
Riders must complete each stage to compete in the next stage and be eligible for General Classification and KOM/QOM prizes. Dispensation for mechanical mishaps or accidents will be at the discretion of the Chief Commissaire.
Spares
Spares vehicles will be provided for most grades. Riders not placing spares in a vehicle (where available) are to carry spare tyres, tubes and a pump. Spares once placed in the Spares Vehicle will be considered NEUTRAL. Riders are encouraged to carry a pump and spare tube as there may be long periods before a rider will encounter a spares vehicle in a position to assist if they flat while separated from their main race bunch.
Rollout
Gear checks will be carried out. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure they have the correct rollout before each stage. Immediately following the completion of each race the top 6 places in all grades, and other riders at the discretion of the Commissaire are required to have their rollout checked (exception, Open Women and U19W do not have to rollout). Note: All riders (except Open Women and U19W) must present their bikes for rollout immediately prior to the time trial. Non compliance with this condition may exclude that rider from any results in that stage.
ACTCF rollout distances: U11 5.5m, U13 5.5m, U15 6.0m, U17 6.5m, U19M 7.93m.
Claiming Places
Riders will have their places recorded at the end of each stage via the automated timing and results system. If a rider loses or damages the RFID tag during a stage then they should speak to the Commissaire immeadiately after the completion of the stage in regards to claiming their place.
General Classification
The Tour will be decided on points for U11s and U13s. The top 8 riders in each stage will be awarded the following points:
1st—10 points, 2nd—8 points, 3rd—6 points, 4th—5 points, 5th—4 points, 6th—3 points, 7th—2 points and 8th—1 point.
A riders place is determined by an automated timing device once the RFID wheel tag attached to the rider's front fork crosses the finish line. Any problems should be reported to the relevant Commissaire before the next stage. In the event of riders being tied on overall points finishing order will be determined by the times recorded in the Individual Time Trial (ITT).
The Tour will be decided on elapsed time for U15s to Open Women. Riding time, less any bonuses, is taken for all four stages. The rider with the lowest aggregate for the four stages will be the first on general classification, the rider with the next lowest aggregate will be second, and so on. The ITT will not be credited with a time bonus. In the event of a tie the result will be decided on the position achieved in the final stage.
The following time bonuses will be awarded in each stage (less ITT):
1st 20 seconds
2nd 10 seconds
3rd 5 seconds
4th 2 seconds
A rider who has established a breakaway before the sprint zone will be awarded the additional time at the discretion of the timekeeper and Commissaire.
KOM/QOM Competition
A KOM and QOM competition will be contested over the Road Races, combined results determine KOM and QOM.
KOM/QOM Points: 1st—7 points, 2nd—5 points, 3rd—3 points, 4th—1 point.
KOM and QOM will be contested only by Open/U19 Women, U19M, U17M/W and U15M/W. There are no time bonuses associated with the KOM/QOM competition.
ACT Championship Medals
The top three receive ACT Championship medals in medal races. In the case of the Open Women/U19 races, the first three U19s only win the Championship medals. A medal will also be presented for the first ACT rider to finish in a championship event.
National Road Series
Open Women and U19W will both be competing together on open gearing within the NRS Cat 2 guidelines. Either will be eligible for NRS category points based on their placing. Scoring for the NRS will be based on the Stage placings. NRS points are not included in the Tour results.
Numbers
Two race numbers and an RFID wheel tag will be provided to each competitor. Numbers and wheel tags will be retained by, and be the responsibility of, each competitor until the end of the Tour. Retiring riders are to return numbers and wheel tags as soon as practicable. Loss of RFID wheel tag will incur a $25 cost to cover the replacement of the tag. Your Licence will be retained by ACT Cycling until the matter is resolved. Instructions on how to fit the wheel tag can be found here.
Race Penalties
First Infringement Rider will be warned by a Race Official
Second Infringement Rider will be fined $50
Third Infringement Rider will be disqualified
Prize Money
Prize money will be awarded in accordance with the table published in the Program.
Timetable
An Outline Timetable will be included in the centre of the program and is available for download from here. The Timetable should be used as a guide and may be adjusted throughout the Tour as required to ensure the smooth running of the event. Where changes are necessary they will be announced over the race Public Address system.
Riders should report at least 10 minutes prior to the advertised start time to be checked off by the Start Marshal. For the Individual Time Trial, riders will need to rollout immediately prior to their start and they should allow sufficient time for this to occur.
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