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TECH GUIDE
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2010 Wenatchee Omnium Masters/Juniors State Championship
Wenatchee, WA
General Information
1. Held under USAC Permit # 2010-1678. USA Cycling regulations and scale of penalties applies.
2. WSBA race numbers will not be used; numbers will be issued at registration. Both race numbers and frame number must be used for all stages. Your number goes on your RIGHT and LEFT sides. The bottom edge should be on the side seam of your jersey and the top of the number should be pointing toward the middle of your back.
3. Results will be posted at the sign-in areas of each stage.
4. Canadian and other foreign riders must show proof of international insurance coverage, or will have to buy one day licenses at $10 /day.
5. One day licenses will be available on site for $10 per day. Annual licenses will not be available for sale.
Omnium Rules, Omnium Points: Omnium points will be awarded to top finishers after each event. Overall Omnium prizes (cash & merchandise) will be awarded to those with highest point totals after all three events are completed. You do not need to START all events to gain points.
Mandatory Sign-In: It is mandatory that all riders sign in before the start of each event to verify participation. Time Trial and Road Race sign-in will be located in the Alcoa parking lot and Criterium sign-in will be at the park shelter in Centennial Park. Racers must sign in 15 minutes prior to race start time. Omnium points will be awarded to top placing riders, (check each stage description for distribution of points per race). Failure to sign-in will result in being penalized with a $20 fine in order to remain in contention for overall prizes.
Tie Breaker: In case of a tie on total points, the tie will be broken in favor of the rider who has: (a) The most first place finishes or, if still tied, the most second place finishes, etc., or if still tied; (b) The highest placing in the Road Race.
Results: Omnium Results will be posted at the sign-in area of each stage. Protests: Protests concerning the Omnium points will be accepted up to one hour before the start of the next event and will be Final 15 minutes after they are posted at the conclusion of the Road Race.
Field Limits: Field limits will be in affect and are projected as follows. Men’s Cat. 1/2 - 75*
Cat. 3 – 50*
Cat 4 – 50*
Cat. 5 – 50*
Mstr. A – 37*
B – 37*
C – 37
D - 37
Women’s Cat1/2 - 50*
Cat. 3 – 50*
Cat. 4 – 50*
Mstr. A – 25*
B – 25*
*Please keep in mind the above numbers are ONLY projections
Note: We are limited to 450 total racers due to time
constraints required to setup for the Crit. *Field limits will be adjusted up or down due to registration numbers. Wait lists will be available.
Masters Category Definitions:
Master Men
Master A Cat 1,2 35+ Cat 3 (35-39)
Master B Cat 3 (40-49) Cat 4 (35-44)
Master C Cat 4 (45+) Cat 5 (35+)
Master D 50+ All categories
Master Women
Masters Women A (35+ Cat 1-2-3 or **50+)
Masters Women B (35+ Cat 4 or 50+ Cat 1-2-3)
*If you are age 45+ you can choose to race down a category if you feel this better suits your ability level.
**If you are age 50+ you can choose to race down a category if you feel this better suits your ability level.
Time Trial – Saturday Morning – ALCOA Parking Lot
(South on Wenatchee Avenue, stay straight to Malaga Alcoa Highway for 8 miles) Parking: Parking is available in the Alcoa parking lot. Overnight camping is not allowed. Alcoa is in operation and would appreciate your consideration. There will be no parking allowed within 200 yards before or after the finish line. Please walk from the Alcoa parking lot if you want to watch the finish.
Warming Up: There is NO warming up or down on the course. Riders doing so will be disqualified from the event!
Sign-In: Sign-in is located in the Alcoa parking lot.
Start Procedures: Riders will start in 30 sec. intervals. Holder for start will be provided for each category.
Open Road: The road is open to traffic. When racing stay to the right side of the road near the white line. Please use caution while on the course and be courteous to any motorists.
Centerline Rule: Riders must stay on the right side of the road and not cross the centerline at ANY TIME.
Drafting Penalties: No drafting of any riders or vehicles at any time. We will have officials on course watching for drafting. This course is very open so you may be seen for a long distance. First offense is a 30 sec. penalty. Second offense is Time Trial disqualification.
Omnium Points: Points go 10 deep for each group listed on the schedule. 15,12,10,8,6,5,4,3,2,1.
Junior Roll-Out: Each junior must report to the whip official (not the starter) near the start of the TT immediately following their TT race. Failure to report to official for roll-out or failing roll-out will result in disqualification.
Course Description: The course is out and back. A road marshal will be at the Junior turn around which is 2.5 miles out. Everyone else will turn around at the cone / turn around sign which is approximately 4.5 out. An official will be stationed at the turn around.
Start Times: Time Trial start times will be posted next to sign-in located in the ALCOA parking lot and at the Red Lion Hotel. Approximate start times are listed in table below.
Category TT Approx Start Time Distance
- Juniors A/B/C/D 7:30 5 miles
- Cat 4 Women 7:40 9 miles
- Mstr C/D Men 8:05 9 miles
- Cat 5 Men 8:30 9 miles
- Cat 4 Men 8:55 9 miles
- Mstr A/B Men 9:40 9 miles
- Cat 1/2/3 Women 10:00 9 miles
-Mstr A/B Women 10:20 9 miles
- Cat 3 Men 10:35 9 miles
- Cat ½ Men 10:50 9 miles
Criterium – Saturday Evening – Downtown Wenatchee Avenue
(Centennial Park on Wenatchee Ave. between Orondo St. and Yakima St.)Sign-In: Sign-in will be at the park shelter in Centennial Park.
Course Description: 4-corner 1 mile course, running clockwise with a downhill into corner 2; high speeds may be attained through corner 2 and into the back stretch. Watch for uneven payment between corners 2 and 3. After corner 3 the course turns to a short up hill back to the start/finish line straight away. Some of the Cat 1/2 men’s race will run after sundown and the course will be lighted appropriately
Primes: Primes in the race will be cash and/or merchandise. The exact number of each will be determined at race time.
Lapped Riders: Lapped riders may be pulled from the race. This will be announced before each race by the Chief Official. Riders pulled before their race is halfway completed will be considered as NOT finishing and will not be placed. Riders pulled after their race is halfway completed will be placed and will be considered to have finished. Riders who withdraw on their own will not be placed and will be considered to have not finished the race; they should check in with an official. Riders who do not leave the race after being pulled will be disqualified.
Pit: Pit is located at the start finish line across from the announcer’s truck. Do not assume the wheel pit is neutral. Teams will be required to provide at least one set of wheels for the pit. Riders can never ride backwards on the course to reach the pit. Riders may cut the course to reach the pit.
Free Laps: Free lap rule will apply for mishaps up until 10 minutes to go in each race.
Junior Roll-Out: Each junior must report to the pit official immediately following their race. Failure to report to official for roll-out or failing roll-out will result in disqualification.
Omnium Points: Points go 10 deep for each group listed on the schedule:15,12,10,8,6,5,4,3,2,1.
Start Times:
Category Start Time Duration
Junior C/D 2:40 15 min
Junior A/B 2:55 15 min
Cat 5 Men 3:10 20 min
Cat 4 Women 3:30 20 min
Master C/D Men 3:55 25 min
Cat 4 Men 4:25 25 min
Master A/B Women 4:55 25 min
Master A/B Men 5:30 30 min
Cat 1/2/3 Women 6:05 30 min
Kid’s Races 6:40 15 min
Community Race 7:00 20 min
Cat 3 Men 7:25 35 min
Cat 1/2 Men 8:05 55 min
Road Race – Sunday – ALCOA Parking Lot
(South on Wenatchee Avenue, stay straight to Malaga Alcoa Highway for 8 miles) Sign-In: Sign-in is located in the Alcoa parking lot.
Staging: Staging for the road race start will be on the driveway entering ALCOA.
Parking: Parking for the Road Race is available in the Alcoa parking lot. Overnight camping is not allowed. Alcoa is in operation and would appreciate your consideration. There will be no parking allowed within 200 yards before or after the finish line. Please walk from the Alcoa parking lot if you want to watch the finish.
Open Road: The road is open to traffic. When racing stay to the right side of center line. Please use caution while on the course. Before and after your race there is NO standing around on the road. This road is open to traffic and there are many races going on, not just yours.
Centerline Rule: Riders must stay on the right side of the road and not cross the centerline at any time, including in the final 200 meters of the race. However, riders are permitted to cross the centerline ONLY in the controlled corners provided they are in between the lead and follow car. Once out of the corner you need to get back on the other side of the corner as soon as possible. Break the centerline rule and you will be disqualified from the race.
Rolling Enclosure at Corners Only: The races are run as a “Rolling Enclosure” at the corners only. You have a lead car and a follow car and as long as you are in between these two cars the marshals will control the corners. If you are outside the rolling enclosure you need to keep your head up through the corners to make sure the marshals see you coming. Marshals are not required to stop traffic for riders that are not within the enclosure but will make every effort to assist dropped riders through the corner.
Caution: Once out of the rolling enclosure, you must exercise due care and caution while on the roadways and obey all traffic laws. Be aware that you are responsible for signaling your intention to turn.
Final 200 Meters: Riders DO NOT have both lanes to sprint. You will not need it. Center line rule is in effect.
Wheel Support: Wheels will be wheels in wheels out, EXCEPT for Cat 1/2 Men and Women. (Wheel support for Cat 1/2 ’s may be neutral) Will be based on number of racers in fields. You will have a car following your race with spare wheels. Please put spare wheels next to the indicated car before the race. Each team should provide a set of wheels for the race and should be clearly marked with your name and contact number. KOM/QOM: King/Queen of the Mountains (KOM/QOM) competition in Cat 1/2 Men, Cat 3 Men, Cat 1-2 Women, Cat 3 Women, and Master A races. Points 3 deep each lap (3, 2, 1,) Ties are broken by last lap points. Location will be 1/8 mile before the feed zone at the start of the false flat before the white church.
Feed Zone: Feed zone is located on Joe Miller Road on the false flat next to the white church before turn 3. Neutral water will be provided also. Feeding is permitted from the right side of the road only. Drivers should leave ahead of the race to arrive at feed zone before the rider.
Omnium Points: Road Race Omnium points go 15 deep for the each group listed on the schedule. 20,17,15,13,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Course Description: The course is a mix of rural country roads, and highway. The “Loop” contains a short rolling section on the Malaga-Alcoa Highway followed by a sustained five mile climb through orchard county roads with a single 100 meter section of 15% grade. Once over this section you'll reach the feed zone then travel straight through the four way intersection and descend back to the Alcoa highway. The descent is sustained and high speeds may be attained, ride with care. “Loop +” is the Time Trial course followed by the loop described above.
Junior Roll-Out: Each junior must report to the area near the finish line indicated during pre-race announcements, and to the official who was with their race, immediately following their race. Failure to report to official for roll-out or failing roll-out will result in disqualification.
Start Times:
Category Start time Distance Description
Junior C/D 9:00 9 m TT
Cat 4 Women 9:05 34 m 2 loops
Cat 4 Men 9:10 44 m TT plus 2 loops
Cat 5 Men 9:15 34 m 2 loops
Master C/D Men 9:20 44 m TT plus 2 loops
Junior A/B 9:25 20 m 1 loop
Cat 3 Men 12:30 61 m 4 loops
Masters A/B Men 12:40 60 m 4 loops
Cat 1/2 Men 12:45 70 m TT plus 4 loops
Cat 1/2/3 Women 12:50 44 m TT plus 2 loop
Master A/ B Women 12:55 44 m TT plus 2 loop
New Lap Counts:
Cat 1/2 Men 4 loops + TT 70 miles
Cat 3 Men 4 loops 61 miles
Cat 4 Men 2 loops + TT 44 miles
Cat 5 Men 2 loops 34 miles
Cat 1/2/3 Women 2 loops + TT 44 miles
Cat 4 Women 2 loops 34 miles
Master Men A/B 4 loops 60 miles
Master Men C/D 2 loops + TT 44 miles
Master Women A/B 2 loops + TT 44 miles
Junior A/B 1 Loop 20 miles
Junior C/D TT course 9 miles
