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 2000 Connecticut Mountain Bike Challenge Series - Series Specifications - Page last updated on 09/29/2001 |
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| The 2000 Cannondale Connecticut Mountain Bike Challenge Series is a series of six cross-country type mountain bike races held at six different venues throughout the state of Connecticut between April 16, 2000 and August 27, 2000. This is the second year for the series which has expanded this year to become the most diverse mountain bike race series in Connecticut for 2000, having races at six unique venues. The series contains 4 well-established races - Mountain City Madness; Blood Rock Bike Boogie; Mohawk Mountain Bicycle Madness; Dooley's Run; a new version of a standing favorite – Winsted Wild Ride (a continuation of the former Winsted Woods) at a new venue; - as well as the second year running of The Lime Rock 'n Roll Mountain Bike Classic, with a great venue at the Lime Rock Park racing facility in Salisbury, Connecticut. The series offers free events for children 5-11 years old, easy-to-enter races for first-time racers 12 years and older, age divisions for all women's categories, as well as 50 and older age groups in men's points categories. |  |
| How the Series Works & Series Scoring Rules and Policies | back to index |
| - The top 10 finishers at each series race in each age group of the Junior, Beginner, Sport, Expert, Semi-Pro, and Pro divisions obtain and accumulate points throughout the series. | |
| - The racer with the most points, according to the Series Scoring Rules and Policies, in his or her points category is the series winner in that category and age group. | |
| - Missing an event is like not finishing in the top 10 and counted as a zero score for that race | |
| - No scores are dropped | |
| - NOTE: Use your age on 12/31/2000 for registration (related to the next point below) | |
| - Points must remain in the category they were scored in | |
| - Series race directors and race-day officials rule final on all disputes, protests, and/or exceptions | |
| - Series races are NORBA races. NORBA licenses (one-day or otherwise) are required and all NORBA rules apply. | |
| - Series or race update information as well as results and series point standings will be posted at each event and online at www.goodtiming.com | |
| Series Points System | back to index | |||||
| Place | Points | Place | Points | |||
| 1 | 60 | 6 | 40 | |||
| 2 | 54 | 7 | 38 | |||
| 3 | 49 | 8 | 36 | |||
| 4 | 45 | 9 | 35 | |||
| 5 | 42 | 10 | 34 | |||
| Series Points and NORBA National
Ranking Categories |
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| NOTE:
These are currently acknowledged NORBA category and age
groupings as used in their National Rankings Program. See http://www.usacycling.org/rankings/rankings_promoters.html See also About the new NORBA Junior Class - Why Juniors? |
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| Junior Men (1-10), (11-12), (13-14), (15-16), (17-18) - "beginner/sport" level groups | |
| Junior Men (JuniorX) - "expert" level group for 18 & under | |
| Junior Women (1-18) - "beginner/sport" level group | |
| Junior Women (JuniorX) - "expert" level group for 18 & under | |
| Beginner Men (19-24), (25-29), (30-39), (40-49), (50 +) | |
| Beginner Women (19-29), (30-39), (40 +) | |
| Sport Men (19-24), (25-29), (30-39), (40-49), (50 +) | |
| Sport Women (19-29), (30-39), (40 +) | |
| Expert Men (19-24), (25-29), (30-39), (40-49), (50 +) | |
| Expert Women (19-29), (30-39), (40 +) | |
| Semi-Pro Men (1-99) | |
| Pro Men (1-99) | |
| Pro Women (1-99) |
| Other Categories (NOTE: not for Series Points or NORBA National Ranking) | back to index |
| Children (5-8), (9-11) | |
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Timer Men (12-18), (19 +) : You may not race First Timer Men (12-18) more than twice. You may race First Timer Men (12-18) twice ONLY IF you have not placed in the top 3 at any previous Series event. You may not race First Timer Men (19 +) more than once. |
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Timer Women (12-18), (19 +) : You may not race First Timer Women (12-18) more than twice. You may race First Timer Women (12-18) twice ONLY IF you have not placed in the top 3 at any previous Series event. You may not race First Timer Women (19 +) more than once. |
| Series Awards and Points Standings | back to index |
| - The top 3 overall finishers in each points category will receive an award in an afternoon awards presentation held at the final series race. | |
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the case of ties, Series prizes go to the top 3
point-earning riders. The order of precedence for determining placing in a given category shall be as follows: (this order of precedence is designed to break ties in placing compared to using total score as the sole criterion) (1) total score (2) average of non-zero race scores (3) most recent non-zero race score (4) most recent race scored at |
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| - You must be present at the awards presentation to claim your award or have someone represent you there. | |
| - Current series points standings will be displayed at each series event and on-line along with race results at goodtiming.com . | |
| - Thanks to Spinergy, Inc. of Wilton, CT, in addition to the regular series awards, the CT Mountain Bike Challenge Series is proud to offer one pair of 2000 Spinergy Spox M1 mountain bike wheels to one lucky recipient in the top three of his/her overall series points category who will be determined at the final race. One wheelset total will be given away. Click here for a wheel image |
| How To Pre-Register For Series Events | back to index |
| 1) Fill out the entry form for the race you want to participate in. click here for registration forms | |
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| 2) Select the appropriate fee and category options | |
| 3) Mail your entry and check (payable as instructed) to the address provided on the entry. Be sure to pay attention to postmark/hand-in deadlines. RETURN THE ENTIRE FORM. | |
| 4) On race day, go directly to the Pre-Registered line IF you have a valid NORBA license with you. Have a picture ID ready to show. If you arrive at the venue without a valid NORBA license, be sure to stop by the NORBA table FIRST to settle your license needs PRIOR TO picking up your bib number. |
| Day-Of-Race Registration Instructions | back to index |
| 1) Go to the registration materials area and complete an entry form in full. | |
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| 2) Get your valid NORBA license (card or receipt) and picture ID out and ready for inspection. If you arrive at the venue without a valid NORBA license, be sure to stop by the NORBA table FIRST to settle your license needs PRIOR TO proceeding. | |
| 3) Prepare either a check (payable to the appropriate party) or cash for the correct amount before you get into the proper registration line. | |
| 4) Get into the appropriate registration line. DO NOT get into line without a license. You cannot register without one. Go to the NORBA table first if necessary. | |
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