GVBC’s Colin Craig Memorial Series (CCMS)
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1. FEES & NUMBERS: The training ride series fee for the 2011 season will be $25, to cover this year’s insurance and other associated series costs. All riders MUST be members of GVBC ($10) (arrangements can be made for out-of-town guests). If you only want to attend a couple of rides, they can be done for $5 each, with the first ride being free if you want to come out to try out the series.
When you pay your Colin Craig Memorial Series fee and have signed up to volunteer two times, you will receive a number for your bike. This will show that you are a series member in good standing. A simple clamp as may be purchased at Owenhouse is recommended for easy attachment. You MUST have your number to race.
2. REQUIREMENTS: All participants must be members in good standing of GVBC on the day of the race. All participants must BRING, a SIGNED a waiver form to EACH ride. Waivers will NOT be available at the start. Out-of-town guests may participate – see the race director the night of the race for sign-up.
3. VENUES/TIMES: The series will expand in 2011 to generally rotate between a criterium and a road ride on Tuesday evenings with a time trial every other Thursday. See schedule for dates for each ride. Each will start at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted on the schedule. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to drop off your waiver and sign-up for each ride.
4. CATEGORIES: A minimum of two groups will be offered at each ride unless there are fewer than 15 total riders. The “A” group will consist of riders with race experience (typically USAC Cat 1-3 and strong 4′s). The “B” group will consist of less experienced riders and will generally not be quite as fast as the A group. Master’s and Women are welcomed in either field based on fitness level and desired ride speed. The “C” group will be offered when riders desire and will consist of new riders and those looking for a brisk ride pace. If you participate in the B field and win three events, you will automatically be upgraded to the A field for all events. Also, A riders are asked to ride as an A in all events, even if that event is not your strong point. After all, it is a “TRAINING” Series and the improvement of every rider is the goal.
5. CANCELLATIONS will be emailed to the Colin Craig Memorial Series Email List (please provide your email address when signing up for GVBC or when signing the waiver at the training ride series so you can be contacted for cancellations and other changes, details, etc). Alternatively, go to the “Join Mailing List” button on the home page of the website and add your email to the Colin Craig Memorial Series email list.
6. SAFETY: In addition to requiring helmets and no parking on the race venues:
a) PLEASE STAY OFF THE ROAD AT THE BRIDGER CANYON STAGING AREA!!!! Riders must stay off the road at all start/finish areas and not impede traffic. Riders who don’t stay off the roads in these areas will not be allowed to participate in the ride.
b) DO NOT CROSS THE YELLOW LINE!!!! You MUST stay on the right side of the road. Riders who cross the yellow line will be kicked out of the ride and possibly the series!!!
7. VOLUNTEERS: We will only conduct rides if there are adequate volunteers to help with event safety and organization. All racers are required to volunteer a minimum two (2) times throughout the season. In the event that we do not have the minimum number of volunteers required, for safety’s sake, the ride will be canceled. Also, once you have committed to a volunteer slot, it is your responsibility to make sure that slot is filled. Failure to do so may result in suspension from the CCMS. Additional information may be found on the Volunteer Page.
