2nd Annual
Giro del Cielo
Womens Stage Race
July 15-16,
2005
Sussex
County, New Jersey
Race Manual
Updated: 7/10/06
CONTENTS
WELCOME
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GENERAL
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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GENERAL
RACE INFORMATION
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INDIVIDUAL STAGE RULES
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HOTELS AND MOTELS
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DIRECTIONS
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WELCOME
Dear
Giro Del Cielo Competitor:
Skylands
Cycling and Team Somerset are pleased to welcome you to the second annual Giro
Del Cielo Womens Stage Race. The Giro offers the safety of closed courses and
the excitement of large, separate category one/two, three and four womens
fields with large prize lists. In
addition to the womens events, mens open (category 1-4) races will be held
each day. All proceeds from the mens
races will be split between the top five mens places (50% of proceeds) and
additional prizes for the overall general classification of all the womens
fields (50%)
Skylands
Cycling and Team Somerset are committed to the development of womens racing.
In addition to holding the Giro Del Cielo, which will showcase the talents of
some of the best women in New Jersey and Eastern United States, our clubs are
actively recruiting women to race.
Our
club members and officers will be present at registration and at all races. If
there is anything we can do to help make your experience at our event more
enjoyable, please let us know. If we can be of assistance to you personally in
any way, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or by email. We sincerely hope you enjoy your weekend in
Sussex County.
Heather
Labance Brooke
Wilson
Skylands
Cycling Team
Somerset
973-764-8404 973-377-3818
labances@warwick.net brooke_wilson@hotmail.com
General Rules and Regulations
The Giro Del Cielo Womens Stage Race is sanctioned and
permitted by USA Cycling and the United States Cycling Federation. All rules and regulations in the 2006 USCF
Rulebook are applicable to the races in this event. General liability and rider
accident insurance coverage is provided through USA Cycling.
FEEDING: There
will be no feeding or water hand-ups from the side of the road allowed during
any event.
HELMETS: All competitors must wear an approved and
securely fastened helmet whenever mounted on a bicycle. USCF rules provide for a $20 fine and
disqualification for failing to wear a helmet.
MECHANICAL
SUPPORT: There is no support for the time trial during the event. Wheel
pits will be present for the Skylands Criterium and the Sussex Fairgrounds
Circuit Race. All riders must provide
their own spare wheels.
RACE NUMBERS: Each rider will be assigned one number for
use in all three stages. For all stages, the number must be placed vertically
on the right side, over the rib cage. It is the riders responsibility to
correctly position her number. Numbers
may not be crumpled or folded.
SIGN-IN: All riders must sign in before the start of
the time trial and circuit race.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT: Any rider
using profane language, expressing anger or hostility toward another rider,
official, coach or spectator, or otherwise engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct
of any kind is subject to immediate disqualification without warning.
Rule
Enforcement: The rules of this event have been
established to promote and ensure a fair competition, a sportsmanlike
environment, and a positive and rewarding experience for all competitors and
their families. In the event that strict enforcement of any rule would be
inconsistent with these goals, the chief referee may in his or her discretion
enforce these rules in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives of
this event.
General
Race Information
REGISTRATION
Pre-registration is $60 for the entire stage race for every
category of racer. Racers who have not
pre-registered for the event will be subject to a $10 late fee for race-day
registration.
Riders wishing to enter single events in the three-stage
race may do so as long as the field limits have not been reached. There is a
field limit of 50 riders in each category.
Single event registration is $30 per womens event. Single event registration for the non-stage
race mens events is $25 per race. Racers
who have not pre-registered for an event will be subject to a $10 late fee for
race-day registration.
At the beginning of the event and for the first stage, race
registration will take place at the Sunrise Mountain Time Trial Course from 8:00
a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2006.
For riders competing in single day events, registration is available at
the sign-in table at the start of the Skylands Ballpark Criterium and Augusta
Circuit Race.
All riders must have a current, valid USCF license in
their possession at time of registration, or purchase a one day license for $10.00
at the time of registration for each day of racing (up to $20 for the complete
event). All racers must sign a completed
2006 USA Cycling Standard Athlete's Entry Blank and Release Form, which will be
available at registration or can be obtained at http://www.usacycling.org/forms/rider_release.pdf
Racers who have pre registered using Bikereg.com do
not have to complete the Entry Blank and Release Form. A completed release will be ready for
signing at registration.
CHILD CARE SERVICES
Free
child care services will be available at all venues. Advance sign-up, including age of children, and completion of a
release form for each child will be required.
LITTERING
Please do
not litter at any of the venues. Avoid
throwing power bar wrappers, water bottles or other debris on the ground.
Please be considerate of our hosts, the venue owners, and help protect the
environment.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
First aid
supplies will be present at the three venues and Emergency medical personnel
will be on call. Newton Memorial Hospital is located on Rt. 94 in Newton, New
Jersey, approximately 4 miles from the criterium and circuit race venues.
RESULTS
Results for each stage will be posted as soon as possible
and no later than one hour from the completion of each event. Each rider is responsible for checking her
result in a timely manner to make sure it is accurate. All protests for
individual events must be made to the chief judge within 15 minutes of posting,
after which the results will become final and will not be changed. Overall individual results will be posted
within one hour of the completion of the final stage on July 16, 2005. Any protests of overall results or scoring
must be made to the race director or chief judge within 20 minutes of posting,
after which the results will become final and will not be changed.
POSTING LOCATIONS:
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Final
results for the Sunrise Mountain Time Trial will be posted at or near the start/finish line at the Sklyands
Park Criterium.
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Final
results for the Skylands Park Criterium will be posted at or near the
start/finish line at Skylands Park, Rt. 565, Augusta, New Jersey following the
completion of each race and the next morning at or near the start/finish line
at the Augusta Circuit Race. Current overall standings will also be posted after
the last event of the Skylands Park Criterium and in the morning at or near the
start/finish line at the Augusta Circuit Race.
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Final
results for the Augusta Circuit Race and final overall standings will be posted
at or near the start/finish line at the Augusta Circuit Race, Sussex County
Fairgrounds, 67 Plains Road, Augusta, New Jersey and at www.skylandscycling.com and www.somersetwheelmen.com.
PRIZE PRESENTATION: Prizes for each individual stage will be awarded
immediately following the protest period.
Overall prizes will be awarded immediately following the final stage
awards. Riders placing in any stage or
general classification are asked to report to the results area in person for
the award ceremony and photos following each event.
PRIZE LISTS:
The top 3 finishers of each stage for each category will receive cash
prizes. There will also be cash and merchandise primes in the criterium and
circuit race. Individual championships will be awarded in each classification
based on total points earned. The top 8 overall finishers in each category will
receive cash and/or merchandise. In
addition, the top three finishers in each category will receive trophies.
Prize List (Cash) for Each Womens
Stage
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Place |
Prize |
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1st place |
$25 |
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2nd place |
$20 |
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3rd place |
$15 |
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Total |
$60 |
Minimum Prize List
(Cash/Merchandise) for Overall General Classification
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Place |
Prize |
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1st place |
$100 + trophy |
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2nd place |
$80 + trophy |
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3rd place |
$70 + trophy |
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4th place |
$55 |
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5th place |
$50 |
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6th place |
$45 |
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7th place |
$40 |
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8th place |
$35 |
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Total |
$475 |
This prize list will increase
based on the registration fees received in the open mens events. Fifty-percent of the total registration fees
earned for both mens open events will be summed and then split equally among
the eight places and three womens fields, up to $50 per place, if a minimum of
50 men register for each race.
Prize List (Cash) for Each Mens
Event
|
Place |
Prize |
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1st place |
20% of total race fees, up to $250 |
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2nd place |
13% of total race fees, up to $163 |
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3rd place |
9% of total race fees, up to $113 |
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4th place |
5% of total race fees, up to $63 |
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5th place |
3% of total race fees, up to $38 |
The
maximum prize amount per place is based upon a full field of 50 riders per
event.
Primes
Primes
will be provided in the form of cash, merchandise and general classification points.
Primes will be announced by the ringing of a bell on the lap prior to
the prime lap.
INDIVIDUAL POINTS
DISTRIBUTION
All riders will automatically receive 5 points for each
stage they complete. In addition, the
first 15 finishers in each stage will receive the following points towards the
overall individual championship:
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Points Distribution for Each
Stage |
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1st 25 points 2nd 20 points 3rd 16 points 4th 14 points 5th 12 points 6th 10 points 7th 9 points 8th 8 points 9th 7 points 10th 6 points 11th 5 points 12th 4 points 13th 3 points 14th 2 points 15th 1 points |
BREAKING TIES
In the
event that two or more riders are listed in the official results with the same
time (or place), both riders will be given the point value of the highest
place, and no rider will be given the point value of the lower place(s). For
example, if two riders tie for third in a race, each of the riders will be
given the points for third place, and no rider will be given points for fourth
place.
While the
stage race is in progress, all riders with the same total points will be given
the same place in the standings. At the
end of the stage race, if two (or more) riders are tied for any place, ties are
broken by totaling the number of 1st place finishes, then 2nd place finishes,
then 3rd place finishes, etc., until a clear winner is established.
Individual Stage
Rules
Sunrise Mountain Time Trial
The time trial will be a 4.6 mile uphill course on Sunrise
Mountain Road through the deep woods of Stokes State Forest, with spectacular
views of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The grade is mostly gentle,
with a few flat sections. The road will
be closed to vehicular traffic during the race. Some riders may be returning from the finish while others are
still racing the time trial, so riders should ride on the ride side of the road
at all times.
The time trial start will be at
the Culver's Gap Parking Area of Stokes State Forest, Rt. 636 and Sunrise
Mountain Road, Frankford Township, New Jersey, approximately 1/4 mile from Rt.
206. Registration will be at the same
location.
The first rider will start at 10:00
AM. Riders will start at sixty (60) second intervals. For pre-registered riders, start times will be made available at
registration on Saturday, July 15, and written on the race number. Category 4 riders will go first, followed by
category 3 riders, followed by Category 1-2 riders. Riders who have not pre-registered will be given start times
after the last pre-registered rider. It
is each riders responsibility to know her start time and to be at the start
area on time. Results will be
calculated based on the assigned start time, even if the rider is late.
Riders may warm up on Route 636.
Rest rooms are located at Park Headquarters, located on
Rt. 206, approximately 1/2 mile north of Route 636.
There is
no mens open event at the Sunrise Mountain Time Trial.
Course Profile:
Skylands Park Criterium
The
criterium will take place on a 1/2 mile rectangular loop, with a small chicane,
at Skylands Park, Rt. 565, Augusta, New Jersey.
Race distances and approximate start times are:
|
Category |
Laps |
Distance |
Start Time |
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Women
4 |
40 |
20 |
2 PM |
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Women
3 |
40 |
20 |
3 PM |
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Women
1-2 |
40 |
20 |
4 PM |
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Mens
Open |
30 |
15 |
5 PM |
Each
race will begin with a neutral lap, which will count toward the lap total.
There will be prizes for intermediate sprints (primes). In the event of a
breakaway, the officials will announce whether the prime is for the breakaway
or the field. It is each riders
responsibility to be aware of the start time of her race and be at the starting
line on time.
The
officials may direct out-of-contention riders to withdraw from the race and
leave the course, in the interest of safety. Any rider so directed must do so
immediately, in a sportsmanlike manner.
Such riders will be placed in the finish order and will be permitted to
participate in the remaining stages of the event.
There will be a wheel pit near
the start/finish. Any rider experiencing a flat tire or other mechanical
problem as defined by the USCF rules will be allowed two free laps, until there
are 4 or less laps remaining. Riders
receiving free laps are not eligible for intermediate sprint prizes in the
first two laps following re-entry. Riders may warm up on the course in between
races.
Augusta Circuit Race
The
circuit race will take place on a 1.4
mile closed course at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, New Jersey.
Race distances and approximate start times are:
|
Category |
Laps |
Distance |
Start Time |
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Women
4 |
25 |
35 |
9 AM |
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Women
3 |
25 |
35 |
10 AM |
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Women
1-2 |
25 |
35 |
11 AM |
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Mens
Open |
14 |
20 |
12 PM |
There will be a wheel pit and neutral support area
near the start finish. Any rider experiencing a flat tire or other mechanical
problem as defined by the USCF rules will be allowed a free lap, until there
are 3 or less laps remaining, after which there will be no free laps. Riders receiving a free lap are not eligible
for intermediate sprint prizes in the first lap following re-entry. Riders may
warm up on the course in between races.
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Directions
Directions to
Sunrise Mountain Time Trial
From Port Jervis,
New York, take
Rt. 6 (Main Street) east to Rt. 23 in Montague, New Jersey. Turn right on Rt.
23 south. Go 4/10 miles to Clove Road
and turn right (County Route 653).
Continue on Clove Road for 7.2 miles to Rt. 206. Turn left on Rt. 206 south. Follow Rt. 206 south for 8.1 miles to County
Route 636. Turn left on County Route
636 and go 2/10 mile to Sunrise Mountain Road.
Turn left and parking area is immediately on left.
From Interstate 84
East, take Exit
51 in Pennsylvania. Follow Rt. 6 east
toward Milford. At the intersection of
Rt. 6 and 209 in the center of Milford, go straight on Rt. 209 south for 8/10
mile. Turn left at Milford Bridge, following signs for Rt. 206 and New
Jersey. After crossing bridge, follow
Rt. 206 south for 9.2 miles to County Route 636. Turn left on County Route 636 and go 2/10 mile to Sunrise
Mountain Road. Turn left and parking
area is immediately on left.
From Interstate 84
West, take Exit 1
in New York. At bottom of ramp, turn
left on Rt. 6. At first traffic light,
turn left on Rt. 23 south. Go 4/10 miles to Clove Road (County Route 653) and turn right. Continue on Clove Road for 7.2 miles to Rt.
206. Turn left on Rt. 206 south. Follow Rt. 206 south for 8.1 miles to County
Route 636. Turn left on County Route 636
and go 2/10 mile to Sunrise Mountain Road.
Turn left and parking area is immediately on left.
From Sussex, New
Jersey, take
County Route 639 south 1.4 miles. At
traffic light, go straight on County Road 565 south. Follow County Route 565
for 7.3 miles to traffic light. Turn right on Rt. 206 north. Follow Rt. 206 north for 6 miles to County
Road 636. Turn right on County Route
636 and go 2/10 mile to Sunrise Mountain Road.
Turn left and parking area is immediately on left.
From New York City, take Rt. 80 west to Rt. 15
north. Take Rt. 15 north to its
intersection with Rt. 206, which is the end of Rt. 15. Follow Rt. 206 north for
6 miles to County Road 636. Turn right
on County Route 636 and go 2/10 mile to Sunrise Mountain Road. Turn left and parking area is immediately on
left.
Directions from Sunrise
Mountain Time Trial to Skylands Park Criterium
Exit Sunrise Mountain
Road to County Road 636. Turn right and go 2/10 mile to Rt. 206. Turn left and
follow Rt. 206 south for 6 miles. Turn left at traffic light on County Road 565
north. Entrance to Skylands Park is 2/10 mile on left.
Directions to
Augusta Circuit Race
(Sussex County
Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822
From
Rt. 80, take
Rt. 15 north to its intersection with Rt. 206. Go straight through intersection
onto Rt. 206 for one mile to first traffic light, Plains Road. Turn right.
Entrance to Sussex County Fairgrounds is one half mile on right.
From Rt. 23, take Rt. 639 north from Sussex
Boro 1.2 miles. Continue straight at traffic light on Rt. 565 for 7.5 miles to
Rt. 206. Turn right onto Rt. 206 for one mile to first traffic light, Plains
Road. Turn right. Entrance to Sussex County Fairgrounds is one half mile on
right.
From Rt. 206
North, take
Rt. 206 north through Newton to its intersection with Rt. 15. Turn left to
continue on Rt. 206 north for one mile to first traffic light, Plains Road. Turn
right. Entrance to Sussex County Fairgrounds is one half mile on right.
From Portland, PA bridge, follow Rt. 94 north
to intersection with Rt. 206 in Newton. Take Rt. 206 north 3 miles to
intersection of Rt. 206 and Rt. 15. Turn left to continue on Rt. 206 for one
mile to first traffic light, Plains Road. Turn right. Entrance to Sussex County
Fairgrounds is one half mile on right.
From Easton, PA, take Rt. 22 east to Rt. 57
east. Turn left on Rt. 519. Follow Rt. 519 for approximately 35 miles to
intersection with Rt. 94. Take Rt. 94 north to Rt. 206 north. through Newton to
its intersection with Rt. 15. Turn left to continue on Rt. 206 for one mile to
first traffic light, Plains Road. Turn right. Entrance to Sussex County
Fairgrounds is one half mile on right.
From Middletown,
New York.
Take I84 exit 3W. Turn left at 1st light onto Rt. 6 west. Turn left on Rt. 284
south in Village of Slate Hill. Follow 284 south 15 miles to 1st traffic light
in Boro of Sussex. Turn right onto Rt. 23 north, make quick left and go
straight at light to follow Rt. 639 north. Continue straight at next light onto
Rt. 565 for 7.5 miles to Rt. 206. Turn right onto Rt. 206 north for one mile to
first traffic light, Plains Road. Turn right. Entrance to Sussex County
Fairgrounds is one half mile on right.