14th Annual Giro del Cielo

July 7 & 8, 2018
USAC Permit# 2018-1266
 Race Manual
Revised 5/6/2018

  • Over $1500 in prizes for each category
  • $500 GC Team prize for each category
  • Prizes 5 deep for each stage
  • Prizes 5 deep for GC
  • Cat 3 women will be scored separately in W123 race

Page 2 … Welcome
Page 3 … General Rules and Regulations
Page 4 … General Race Information
Page 5 … Stage Venues & Rules
Page 6 … Lodging
Page 7 … Directions

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Welcome

Dear Giro del Cielo Competitor:

Skylands Cycling is pleased to welcome you to the 14th annual Giro del Cielo Stage Race. This race started as a Stage race to develop women’s cycling and has grown over the years to include a number of men’s fields. This year we have made a number of changes to provide a better race and experience for all.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your experience at our event more enjoyable. If we can be of assistance to you 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.
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General Rules and Regulations

The Giro del Cielo Stage Race is sanctioned and permitted by USA Cycling. All rules and regulations in the 2018 USA Cycling 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. USA Cycling 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. A wheel pit will be available for the Criterium and riders may supply wheels for the follow car in the Road Race.

RACE NUMBERS: Each rider will be assigned two numbers for use in all three stages. For all stages, the number must be placed vertically on the Right and Left sides, over the rib cage. It is the rider's 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 Criterium and Road 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.

CATEGORIES: The promoter reserves the right to combine categories

TEAMS: To be considered for the Team GC prize, there must be a minimum of 3 riders and a maximum of 6 riders per team in each stage. A team cannot have more than 6 riders in any stage.

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General Race Information

REGISTRATION
The race is Pre-registration only. BikeReg

There is a field limit of 100 riders in W123, M123, M3 and M45+, 75 riders for W4/5 and M4/5 for the stage race.

All riders must have a current, valid USA CYCLING license in their possession at time of registration. A completed release will be ready for signing at registration.

LITTERING
Please do not litter at any of the venues. Avoid throwing 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 High St/Rt. 94 in Newton, New Jersey, approximately 6 miles from the criterium and road 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 8, 2018 . Any protests of overall results or scoring must be made to the race director or chief judge within 15 minutes of posting, after which the results will become final and will not be changed.

POSTING LOCATIONS

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 5 finishers of each stage for each category will receive cash prizes. There will also be cash and merchandise primes in the criterium and road race. Individual championships will be awarded in each classification based on total points earned. The top 5 overall finishers in each category will receive cash and/or merchandise. The top 5 Cat 3 women in each stage and the overall GC of the W123 competition will receive cash prizes.

Prize List (Cash) for Each Stage - RR, TT, Crit
Place W123 W3 W4/5 M123 M3 M45+ M4/5
1st place $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75
2nd place $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60
3rd place $45 $45 $45 $45 $45 $45 $45
4th place $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35
5th place $25 $25 $25 $25 $25 $25 $25
Stage Total $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240

 
Prize List (Cash) for General Classification
Place W123 W3 W4/5 M123 M3 M45+ M4/5
1st place $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100
2nd place $80 $80 $80 $80 $80 $80 $80
3rd place $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60
4th place $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50
5th place $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40
GC Total $330 $330 $330 $330 $330 $330 $330
Team GC $500 $0 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION POINTS DISTRIBUTION
Points will be assigned to the first 15 GC finishers in each stage towards the General Classification:
i.e. If a GC rider places 7th but is the 5th stage racer, 5th place points will be awarded to that rider.

Points Distribution for Each Stage
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 point
≥16th ½ point

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION TEAM COMPETITION
Each team must have a minimum of 3 riders and a maximum of 6 riders per team to be eligible for the Team GC. The points scored from the top 3 riders from each team, in each stage, will be totaled for the Team competition. Ties will be broken by totaling the number of 1st place finishes, then 2nd place finishes, then 3rd place finishes, etc., until a clear winner is established.
There is no Team GC for Cat 3 Women.

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.

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Individual Stage Venues & Rules

Road Race
Saturday, July 7, 2018

The road race will take place on a new 5.8-mile road course through Sussex County, NJ.
The Staging/Parking area is at the High Point Regional High School. MAP

Circuit on Ride with GPS # 27458944

Roads are not closed to traffic. Yellow line rule is in effect! Any rider violating the yellow line rule is subject to disqualification.

Race distances and approximate start times are:

Category Laps Distance(~miles) Start Time
Men 123 10 58 8:00 AM
Men 45+ 8 47 8:05 AM
Women 123 7 41 10:20 AM
Women 4/5 5 29 10:25 AM
Men 3 9 46 12:30 PM
Men 4/5 6 34 12:35 PM
There will be lead and follow vehicles for each event. Riders may place wheels in the follow vehicle. Any rider experiencing a flat tire or other mechanical problem will have to catch the field. There is no free lap.
RR Course Map:
Start: High Point Regional High School (green pin) mile 0
south-west on Pidgeon Hill Road [1]
Right at Stop onto Beemer Church Road (nw) near mile marker [2]
Right onto Haggerty Road (ne) near mile marker [3]
Right onto Pidgeon Hill Road (big sweeper) after mile marker [5]
Finish: High Point School - approx 5.8 miles/lap
Time Trial
Sunday, July 8, 2018

The time trial route is the original Old Mine Rd TT course and will be a 13 mile rolling loop starting from the Walpack Inn along Old Mine Rd and returning on Walpack Flatbrook Rd to the Walpack Inn. Google Map
The road will be open to cars during the race, so riders should ride on the right side of the road at all times.
Registration will be at the Walpack Inn.

The first rider will start at 8:00 AM. Riders will start at thirty (30) second intervals. Start times will be emailed the day before, and made available at registration on Saturday, July 7. Riders will start in the following order M123, M45+, W123, W4/5, M3, M4/5. It is each rider's responsibility to know their 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 NPS 615, East of the Walpack Inn.

TT Course Map:
Start: Walpack Inn
Walpack Flatbrook Rd / NPS 615 South (ssw) - 0.0 mile
bear right & up - ~0.8 mile
Pompey Road - view the Delaware River
Pompey straight/merge into Old Mine Rd. - ~1.9 mile
(a big loop) - view the Mill Brook
bear right/straight - ~12.4 mile
Walpack Flatbrook Rd / NPS 615 North (nne)
Finish: Walpack Inn - ~13.2 mile
Criterium
Sunday, July 8, 2018

The criterium will take place on a 1.4 mile loop at The Sussex County Fairgrounds, Plains Rd, Augusta, New Jersey.

Race distances and approximate start times are:

Category Duration Approx. Start Time
Men 123 60 min. Noon
Men 45+ 45 min. 1:05 PM
Women 123 45 min. 1:55 PM
Women 4/5 35 min. 2:45 PM
Men 3 45 min. 3:25 PM
Men 4/5 35 min. 4:15 PM

It is each rider’s responsibility to be aware of the start time of her race and be at the starting line on time.

Officials will track the time for the first few laps and then will use the lap cards to indicate the number of laps remaining.

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 scored for GC points.

There will be a wheel pit near the start/finish. Any rider experiencing a flat tire or other mechanical problem as defined by the USA CYCLING rules will be allowed one free lap, until there are 4 or less laps remaining.

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Lodging

Nearby Hotels and Motels (PL=Pool, P=Pets, R=Restaurant)
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Directions

Table of Contents
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Welcome
Rules
Information
Venues
Lodging
Directions