URA Car Free Sunday Share the Road Criterium Series

Sunday, 28 January 2018 – 5:30am – 8:30am

Race Chip Numbers: http://my.raceresult.com/89750/

Thank you again for supporting local racing and helping to grow the local cycling community. Together with Singapore Cycling Federation, we seek your help to read this briefing so you’re ready to race.

Kick pickup will be on race day. Please come down early enough to pickup your kit and get ready.

Before the Race:

• Place your race bib number on the left back pocket of your cycling jersey
• Place your bike sticker on your seatpost
• Place your timing chip on either the left / right fork as low as possible (with cable ties)

Bikes / Equipment Allowed
 

• For all events your bike should be a UCI approved road bike
• Tri Bikes / Tri Bars are not allowed. Bottle cages behind the seat are not allowed
• Bike cameras can be mounted to the bike (no protruding) but are not allowed on helmets
• You can bring spare wheels and hold these at the Crit Mechanic Area
• Please come prepared as there is limited mechanical support
• LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED (PLEASE POINT DOWN AND NON FLASHING)

Meeting Point: Corner McCallum and Cecil Street

• DO NOT USE Shenton Way or the Shenton Way Bus Lane (Our permit will be revocked if cyclists use the Bus Lane)
• Best to get to the race start via Telok Ayer Street onto McCallum Street
• There will be a holding area for race participants on McCallum Street (Near Cecil intersection)
• Please come warned up as once inside the circuit you can’t use it unless racing.
• When crossing intersections please obey the Police / Marshals at all times
• There will be a bag drop off area for participants. Please use the bag tag provided.
• Please be ready for your race at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start
• If there is heavy rain / lightning threats, you race maybe cancelled.
• Please return your chip after your race - $100 replacement fee for lost chips will apply

• We have two medics / ambulance teams for this event.
• Please seek the medics team assistance if you have any medical issue
• If you are feeling faint, tired or have chest pains, please do not race and consult the medics
• Pure will be providing free electrolyte drinks for participants.
• There are limited waters provided free of charge for cyclists. Please dispose of your rubbish

The races will follow the core UCI rules for criteriums. Please note the following:
 

• YELLOW FLAGS are used to highlight an obstacle ahead or a crash. Please race as normal but be aware of the warning and exercise caution
• RED FLAGS are used to neutralise a race (either to 20km per hour) or if instructed by the Marshal, riders should stop completely. Race can be neutralised for the following types of reasons:
  • Severe crash (early in the race) that impedes a majority of riders
  • Request by the Police / Lightning Warning where safety of the rider is compromised
• Please Obey the Police and Marshals at all times
• The estimated number of laps for each race is published, however the final lap count will be based on average speed of the first lap and calculated out.
• The last 5 Laps will be counted down with the “1” sign accompanied by a Bell.
• For this race there will be no sprint laps. We hope to introduce these into future races.

• As these are short Crits of 10 laps or less, there is no free lap rule. If you suffer a mechanical or puncture there is not enough time to get back on before the race concludes.
   

• The Marshals may ask you to pull over and take you out of the race if you have been lapped or are about to be lapped, especially if there is a large peloton bearing down on you.
• In some cases where the field is small, or strung out, you maybe allowed to stay in the race. In these cases please ensure you keep well to the left and do not interfere / “hang on” to riders who are a lap up. Be fair and let them ride their own race.

5:00 am                Setup Begins

5:15 am                Marshals arrive and head to their locations

5:40 am                Race 1 (Inter Insitution) Group to (McCallum & Cecil)

5:50 am                Race 1 Briefing

6:00 am                Race 1  Starts

6:10 am                Race 2 (Men's Open Points) Group to (McCallum & Cecil)

6:20 am                Race 2 Briefing

6:25 am                Race 1 Finishes

6:30 am                Race 2 Starts

6:45 am                Race 3 (Women's Beginner) Group to (McCallum & Cecil)

6:50 am                Race 3 Briefing

6:55am                 Race 2 Finishes

6:00 am                Race 3 Starts

7:30 am                Race 3 Finishes

7:40 am                Prize Giving

7:50 am                Cyclists Requested to Head to URA Flag Off (Padang)

8:00 am                URA Car Free Sunday Flag Off (Padang)        

Pedal Hard and Ride Safe, admin@cycosports.com, +65 9690 6077