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Tampa Bay , F lor ida
March 25- Apr i l 2 , 2017
Race Guide
DRAFT VERSION V5.0 For updates and additional information, please visit:
Website: http://www.sunshinegrandprix.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineGrandPrix Twitter: @Sunshinegp https://twitter.com/Sungrandprix Hashtags: #SunshineGrandPrix, #SunshineGP
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Table o f Contents
Overview ................................................................................................................ Page 2 Sponsors & Charities ........................................................................................ Page 3 Contacts & Affiliations ..................................................................................... Page 4 Master Schedule ................................................................................................. Page 5 Registration & Entry Fees .............................................................................. Page 6 Omnium Points System ................................................................................... Page 6 Omnium Categories .......................................................................................... Page 7 Omnium Prizes & Awards .............................................................................. Page 7 Omnium Payout Schedule .............................................................................. Page 7 Regulations ........................................................................................................... Page 8 Venue Information Wed, Mar 29 -‐ EPIC “Hills” Training Ride ....................................... Page 9 Fri, Mar 31 -‐ Tampa Bay Criterium ................................................ Page 10 Sat, Apr 1 -‐ Brooksville Criterium ................................................... Page 11 Sun, Apr 2 -‐ Powell Hill Time Trial ................................................. Page 12 Sun, Apr 2 -‐ Ice Cream Hill Road Race .......................................... Page 13
Please visit www.sunshinegrandprix.com for more information.
Overv iew The Sunshine Grand Prix will be held during the week of March 25 to April 2, 2017 at various venues throughout the Tampa Bay area. This major event brings the best of Professional & Amateur Cycling races and a variety of Fun Community & Healthy Living activities. The Sunshine Grand Prix is an initiative of the Florida Cycling Foundation, Inc, our 501(c)(3) non-‐profit charitable organization, which was established to foster cycling and healthy communities through advocacy, education, and promotion. All funds received for the Sunshine Grand Prix will be used to cover the operational deficit to produce the event and to activate the marketing & communications requirements of our sponsors. The surplus will be used to impact the local charities selected by our board of directors and sponsors, and to fund our primary goals that improve:
• Collaboration among all cycling stakeholders • Access and safety of cycling in our communities • Programming of cycling related activities in our schools • Promotion of our region as a cycling and healthy living destination
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Sponsors
Char i t ies
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Contac ts Event Director: Pablo Santa Cruz, [email protected], 727-‐741-‐7250 Venue Directors: Brandon Hicks, [email protected], 813-‐230-‐0121 Marty Bates, [email protected], 813-‐500-‐1787 Event Services: Tim Molyneaux, [email protected], 407-‐256-‐7971 USAC Representative: Stuart Lamp, [email protected], 719-‐209-‐8211 USAC Chief Official: Not Assigned Yet
Af f i l ia t ions
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Master Schedule
Date Event Location
Sat, Mar 25 8:00am -‐ Opening Ceremony 8:30am – SPBC’s St. Pete “Shines” Touring Ride
St. Petersburg
Sun, Mar 26 8:00am – Gran Fondo Florida 8:00am – Tour de Cure
San Antonio
Lake Nona
Wed, Mar 29 1:00pm – EPICS “Hills” Training Ride Hillsborough, Pasco & Hernando Counties
Fri, Mar 31 2:00pm – Tampa Bay Criterium Races 8:00pm – Tampa Bay Celebration
Tampa
Sat, Apr 1
8:00am – Get Healthy’s Criterium Races (NRC/ARC Event) 12:00pm – Bike Build Challenge 8:00am – Brooksville Touring Ride
Brooksville
Sun, Apr 2 8:00am – Powell Hill Time Trial Race 11:00am – Ice Cream Hill Road Race
Hernando County
USAC National Race Calendar Race: Saturday’s Criterium is part of the NEW American Road Calendar. USAC Junior DEVO Race Series: All 4 races have been designated part of the Juniors DEVO Race Series. Training Ride: The EPIC Hills Training Ride is now sanctioned under USA Cycling thanks to the donation and support of the Florida Bicycle Racing Association. Registration is FREE! A representative from the FBRA will be present to collect signed waivers and to join us on our ride. We request that each rider sign a waiver before the start of the event so please arrive early OR bring a completed copy and drop it off. By participating, YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS, known or unknown, incidental to these rides and all other activities related to anyone involved on these rides, all participants, the Florida Cycling Foundation, Inc., the Sunshine Grand Prix, its sponsors, affiliates, and any and all related and non-‐related parties.
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Regis t ra t ion & En t ry Fees
Category Omnium by Feb 28
Omnium By Mar 14
Omnium Onsite
Per Race By Feb 28
Per Race By Mar 10
Per Race Onsite
All Juniors NA NA NA $10 $15 $20 All Adults $100 $120 $140 $35 $40 $45
There are no registration fees for the Touring Rides and Festival Activities. We ask that you please make a donation to help us offset some of the costs. Please visit our website, www.sunshinegranprix.com, for instructions on how to register for the Omnium competition or each individual race, and to make a donation.
Omnium Po in ts Sys tem
Finish Place Points 1 40 2 35 3 31 4 28 5 26 6 25 7 . . . . 30
24
descending 1 point per place
1
Bonus Points 1st
Place 2nd Place
3rd Place
Criterium Sprints – 3 per race 5 3 1 Road Race KOM – 1 per lap 5 3 1
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Pr izes & Awards Prizes and Awards will be distributed in accordance to the following table. All prizes and awards will be distributed on Sunday, April 2 at road race venue.
Category Total Prizes & Awards
Omnium Prizes
Brooksville Criterium ARC/NRC
Event Prizes
Payout Places
Minimum Fields
Men Elite -‐ Pro/1/2 $3,000 + Jersey $1,000 $2,000 10 50 Women Elite -‐ Pro/1/2/3 $3,000 + Jersey $1,000 $2,000 10 25 Masters A -‐ 40+/50+ 1/2/3 $1,000 + Jersey $1,000 5 35 Masters B -‐ 40+/50+ 4/5 $1,000 + Jersey $1,000 5 35 Men 3 $1,000 + Jersey $1,000 5 35 Men 4/5 $500 + Medals $500 5 35 Women 4/5 Medals 3 15 Juniors 9-‐14 Medals 3 Juniors 15-‐16 Medals 3 Juniors 17-‐18 Elite 1/2/3 Jersey + Medals 3 15 Juniors 17-‐18 Non-‐Elite 4/5 Medals 3 15 Seniors 60+ Jersey + Medals 3 10
Promoter reserves the right to reduce Omnium Prize Money by up to 50% if minimum fields are not met.
Payout Schedule
Prizes & Payouts
Place
$2,000 $1,000 $500 1
$550 $350 $150
2
$350 $250 $125 3
$250 $175 $100
4
$150 $125 $75 5
$150 $100 $50
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$150 7
$100
8
$100 9
$100
10
$100
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Regula t ions • Permitting: All races part of the Sunshine Grand Prix will be held under USA Cycling event permit and subject
to the governing rules in the USAC Rule book. Licensed USAC officials will be responsible for all start/finishes, rulings, and determining end results and scoring. For further explanation of race rules and regulations, please go to www.usacycling.org.
• Licensing: All race participants must have a valid USA Cycling racing license and will be required to race in the Category listed on that license. One-‐day licenses and annual USAC licenses will be available for purchase daily at the Sunshine Grand Prix registration tables, but in the interest of saving time, you are encouraged to please purchase your license prior to the event. All license purchase information and rates can be found at www.usacycling.org. USAC rules will govern all races.
• Anti-‐Doping: All races are conducted under USA Cycling and USADA anti-‐doping regulations. • Waivers: All Athletes must have waivers signed prior to picking up race numbers. All Juniors must have
waivers signed by parent or guardian prior to racing. • Timing Chips: Electronic chips will be used to time and score these events. MyLaps chips will be available to
rent for $10 for the weekend. • Refunds / Transfer Policy:
o No credits or refunds will be given for rain or weather conditions. Rain or Shine! o No refunds or credits due to rider accident or mishap. o No transfer of registration fees to other teammates or friends. o You may transfer your rider registration fee to another race day but no refunds. o No refunds or credits will be granted to a rider who misses or shows up late for a race.
• Entry Discounts: See the Entry Fees section on page 5 for applicable discounts. • No Wait Lists: Once fields are maxed out for a respective venue and category, that category’s race is closed
and no additional registrations will be accepted. For avoidance of doubt, if a registered race field has maxed out, and you are not registered, you will not race.
• Race Numbers: PLEASE KEEP YOUR NUMBERS FROM DAY TO DAY – all numbers issued to you must be worn. • No Littering: Please do not litter on the course or surrounding areas. Please leave the course and surrounding
areas as you found them. Littering may be grounds for disqualification. • Prize Money & Minimum Fields: Promoter reserves the right to reduce individual races and/or omnium prize
money if minimum fields are not met. • Omnium: Riders may participate in as few or as many participating events as they choose. Every race counts
and will be scored. Riders will have an opportunity to earn points at each of the qualified events and their combined score will determine their Omnium total points and final position in the Omnium. If two or more Individual riders are awarded the same total number of Omnium points, the following tiebreaker system shall be used:
o The Individual with the most first place finishes o The Individual with the most second place finishes o The Individual with the most third place finishes o The highest points earned in the final participating even
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017 EPIC “Hills” Training Ride
16216 FL-‐54, Odessa, FL 33556 28.186798, -‐82.547023
Start Time Duration Groups 1:00pm 40/60/100 miles Everyone
We will ride for 100 miles at tempo pace with a few speed changes to keep it interesting and fun. The first 20 miles will be on the Suncoast trail, and we will ride warming up at 18-‐22mph. We will then ride east towards the rolling hills in Pasco and Hernando counties, adding a few high speed and intensity sections and a couple of sprints to keep the horses happy. After every faster section, we slow things down a bit to allow everyone to stay together. We will stop 1 time only at about the half-‐way point to rest a bit and refuel. This a non-‐supported ride -‐ please check your equipment prior to the ride, and bring proper hydration and flat tire repair items. There will be some riders turning around earlier for a total of 40 and 60 miles. The EPIC Hills Training Ride is now sanctioned under USA Cycling thanks to the donation and support of the Florida Bicycle Racing Association. Registration is FREE! A representative from the FBRA will be present to collect signed waivers and to join us on our ride. We request that each rider sign a waiver before the start of the event so please arrive early OR bring a completed copy and drop it off. By participating, YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS, known or unknown, incidental to these rides and all other activities related to anyone involved on these rides, all participants, the Florida Cycling Foundation, Inc., the Sunshine Grand Prix, its sponsors, affiliates, and any and all related and non-‐related parties.
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Friday, March 31, 2017 Tampa Bay Criterium
28th Street North & MCI Drive, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 27.863828, -‐82.671571
Start Time Duration Category 1:00pm 45 Men 4/5 + Juniors 17-‐18 4/5
2:00pm 45 Women Pro/1/2/3 3:00pm 60 Masters A (40+/50+) 4:00pm 45 Masters B (40+/50+) & Seniors 60+ 5:00pm 70 Men Pro/1/2/3 + Juniors 17-‐18 1/2/3
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Saturday, April 1, 2017 Brooksville Criterium
S Main St & W Liberty St, Brooksville, FL 28.554157, -‐82.387899
Start Time Duration Category 8:00am 20 Juniors 9-‐14 8:30am 40 Men 5 + Juniors 15-‐16 9:15am 30 Women 4
9:50am 45 Women Pro/1/2/3 11:35am 60 Masters A (40+/50+) 12:40pm 45 Masters B (40+/50+) & Seniors 60+ 1:30pm 50 Cat 3/4 + Juniors 17-‐18 4/5 2:15pm 70 Men Pro/1/2 + Juniors 17-‐18 1/2/3
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Sunday, April 2, 2016 Powell Hill Time Trial
5283 Neff Lake Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601 28.509185, -‐82.319603
Start Time 8:00am (Same Start order as the Road Race) Start times will be published at 5:00pm on Saturday on:
www.topviewsports.com/sunshinegrandprix and on https://www.facebook.com/SunshineGrandPrix/
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Sunday, April 2, 2016 Ice Cream Hill Road Race 5283 Neff Lake Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601
28.509185, -‐82.319603
Start Time Duration Category 11:00am 51 miles Masters B (40+/50+) & Seniors 60+ 11:05am 34 miles Women 4 11:07am 12 miles Junior 9-‐14 1:15pm 51 miles Masters A (40+/50+) 1:20pm 51 miles Men 4/5 + Juniors 15-‐16 + Juniors 17-‐18 4/5 1:25pm 51 miles Women Pro/1/2/3 3:00pm 68 miles Men Pro/1/2/3 + Juniors 17-‐18 1/2/3
