2015 North Star Bicycle Festival Omnium Technical Guide

2015 North Star Bicycle Festival
presented by
Downtown
Saint Paul Criterium
Wednesday PM, June 17
Stillwater Criterium
Sunday, June 21
Uptown Minneapolis
Criterium
Friday PM, June 19
Menomonie Criterium
Saturday, June 20
Omnium Technical Guide
Draft June 9
Table ofInformation
Contents
General
North Star Bicycle Festival Omnium
Table of Contents
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4
5
6
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Technical Summary - Overall
Results, Traffic, Changes & Clarifications
Event Staff
Race Officials and Services
Meeting Schedule
Stage Race Regulations
Organization
Type of Event
Participation
Race Headquarters
Neutral Support
Competitions
Prizes
Antidoping
Awards Ceremonies
Controls
Starts
Results
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10
11
12
15
19
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26
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Helmets
Rider & Team Conduct
Penalties
Dismissal
Rider Identification
Riders Falling Behind
Parking
Medical Assistance
Omnium points
Prize Money
Prolouge - Downtown St. Paul Criterium
Race 1 - Uptown Minneapolis Criterium
Race 2 - Menomonie Criterium
Race 3 - Stillwater Criterium
Appendix - USADA information
Amateur race flyer
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Sprinter
Best Woman
Presenting Sponsor
Benefiting:
Best Masters 40+
Neutral Support
Best Young Rider
Best Category 3
Twin Six - City of Saint Paul
North Star Bicycle Festival Omnium
Day
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Start
6:15 PM
6:15 PM
3:30 PM
11:45 AM
Finish
7:10 PM
7:00 PM
4:30 PM
12:35 PM
Activity
Prologue
Race 1
Race 2
Race 3
Stage Name
Downtown Saint Paul Criterium
Uptown Minneapolis Criterium
Menomonie Criterium
Stillwater Criterium
Distance
30 laps
20 laps
25 laps
14 laps
North Star Bicycle Festival
Omnium Summary
The Downtown Saint Paul Criterium is a “prologue” for the Omnium. Jerseys will be awarded to riders registered for the omnium and those riders will receive callup at the Uptown Minneapolis Criterium. However,
points awarded in Saint Paul will not carry over to the Omnium, which starts on Friday at the Uptown Minneapolis Criterium.
Dates
Classification
Prizes
Race Offices
Wednesday, June 17 & Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21
USA Cycling Category 1, 2, 3
$4,000
HQ RV near start/finish of each race
General Information
Results
Results for all stages will be distributed daily at the HQ hotel or on-line at:
www.NorthStarGrandPrix.com/amateur/results
(note: no “/” at end)
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Traffic and Road Construction
There are two seasons in Minnesota: Winter and Road Construction. To find the latest on traffic
congestion and road construction, you can visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s
web site:
http://www.511mn.org/
Note in particular that Hwy 36 in Stillwater, the Sunday stage, is often congested. The directions in that section should allow you to avoid the worst of it, but allow extra time.
Changes & Clarifications
Changes in the final version will be listed here!
Podium schedule
Stage podiums will be immediately after each race
Classification podiums will be held after the last race of the day so that photographers and
videographers can be present.
Staff, Meeting, Regulations
North Star Grand Prix Staff
Executive Director
Race Director
Results
Media Relations
Host Housing
David LaPorte
Brendon Hale
Russ Loucks
Todd Butcher
Mike O’Day
Stage Managers
Dwntn St Paul Crit
Uptown Mpls Crit
Menomonie Crit
Stillwater Criterium
Carlos Villalpando
Paul Merwin
Jerry Porter
Lee Stylos
Host Housing Concerns: (612) 309-7192
Race Issues: Mark Stewart (612) 839-3271
Race Officials and Services
Chief Referee
Saint Paul & Uptown Mimi Newcastle
Menomominie Mike Busch
Stillwater Leslie Newman
Chief Judge
Saint Paul & Uptown Sara Rodney
Menomominie & SW Michael Cisek
Timing and Results
Neutral Support
Split Second Services
Shimano
Race Regulations
North Star Grand Prix
Page 10. All bicycles used in The North Star Bicycle
Festival must comply with the current UCI regulations
[1.3.001].
ARTICLE 3. PARTICIPATION
The North Star Grand Prix is open to women and men
who hold Category 1, 2 or 3 USA Cycling license.
Field limit is 125 riders. Twenty five (25) preregistration spots will be reserved for women. These spots will
be released when preregistration closes.
ARTICLE 4. RACE HEADQUARTERS
Tuesday
I-35W Holiday Inn (see directions on left)
3:00 - 10:00 PM
Wednesday & Friday – Sunday
HQ RV near the finish line
Open two hours before the first race until one hour after
the last race.
ARTICLE 5. NEUTRAL SUPPORT
Neutral support will be provided in Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Stillwater by Shimano.
There will be no neutral support in Menomonie. A pit
will be provided on a wheels in / wheels out basis.
ARTICLE 6. CRITERIUM RULES
ARTICLE 1. ORGANIZATION
All races will be run under USA Cycling rules.
The North Star Grand Prix is organized by Minnesota Bicycle Festivals, Inc, 3020 Simpson St.,
Roseville, MN 55113. It is governed by the rules
of USA Cycling. Held under USA Cycling Permit
number 2015-1934.
All races will utilize a free lap rule which will allow riders who suffer a mishap to seek service and then return
to their position within the group they were with when
the mishap occurred. Riders suffering a mishap after
free laps have expired will have the options of either
chasing or of receiving a calculated finishing position
ARTICLE 2. TYPE OF EVENT
The North Star Bicycle Festival criteriums are an
omnium. An omnium points table can be found on
3D8. Field finish option. If two or more riders have
lapped, or are about to lap, a substantial group of riders, the bell will be rung at 3 laps to go indicating the
final lap for the group of riders. The group will sprint
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Regulations
General Information
at 2 laps to go, then retire immediately. The bell will
be rung at 1 lap to go for the leaders, who shall alone
contest the final sprint. No continuing rider may take
pace from a rider who has finished [penalty per UCI
12.1.040.8.2]
North Star Grand Prix
7.3 K’ul Chocolate SPRINT CLASSIFICATION
Sprint points will be contested with intermediate sprints
at all races. There will be three (3) sprints per race.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• The Chief Referee shall have the discretion to
reduce the number of laps that must be completed.
Riders must be pulled by a race official and have
their number recorded to qualify for an assigned
finishing position.
ARTICLE 7. COMPETITIONS
Only riders who are registered for the omnium will
be eligible for the jerseys. The leaders in individual
classifications will wear the following jerseys, in order
of priority:
General Classification: Yellow Jersey
Sports Beans Best Woman: Polka Dot Jersey
K’ul Chocolate Sprinter: Black Jersey
Greg LeMond Best Young Rider: White Jersey
Penn Cycle Best Masters 40+: Red Jersey
Luther VW Best Category 3: Green Jersey
Should a rider be awarded a jersey in more than one
classification, the next eligible rider in the lower priority classification will wear the jersey, unless required
to wear their Championship jersey
If two or more Individual riders are awarded the same
total number of points for any competition, the tiebreaker system shall the order of finish at the most
recent event..
7.1 GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
Int Sp
1st
7
2nd
5
3rd
3
4th
2
5th
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7.4 Greg LeMond BEST YOUNG RIDER
A leader’s jersey will be presented to the best placed
rider racing age 22 or under in the omnium overall.
7.5 Penn Cycle Top Masters
A leader’s jersey will be presented to the best placed
rider age 40 or over in the general classification.
7.6 Luther Volkswagen BEST CATEGORY 3
Leader’s jerseys will be presented to the best placed USA
Cycling Category 3 rider.
ARTICLE 8. PRIZES
A grand total of $4,000 in prizes will be awarded. Prizes
lists may be found on page 11.
Prizes for each race will be distributed after the results
are final each day. Omnium and final jersey prizes will
be distributed after the results are final in Stillwater.
ARTICLE 9. ANTIDOPING
The North Star Grand Prix MAY have antidoping control
daily. Please refer to the appendix for more information.
7.2 SPORTS BEANS BEST WOMAN RIDER
The list of riders to be tested will be posted each day
near the finish stage and also on the entrance to the antidoping control facilities. It is the rider’s responsibility to
personally check to see if his or her name is on the list.
A leader’s jersey will be presented to the best placed
rider woman in the general classification.
Once a rider’s name is put on the list as a leader, selected, or reserve, only the Lead Doping Control Officer can
General Classification will be determined by the number of points accumulated in overall race finishes.
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tell the rider that he/she is not needed for testing.
ARTICLE 12. STARTS
All riders listed as reserves must personally appear to
verify if they are to be tested or not.
Please check the start list at sign in to see if you will be
called up during introductions (yellow highlight) and
position yourself accordingly.
Doping control stations are designated for each stage.
However, USADA may change those locations, provid- Rider Staging: The staging area will be marked with
ed that they give the teams clear and timely notification. signs reading “Staging Line” on the fences and with
tape on the road or a retaining rope. Riders not receiving call ups MUST line up behind the staging line. Any
More information is available in the appendix.
rider not receiving a call up who is staged ahead of the
staging line will be subject to a $100 fine.
ARTICLE 10. AWARDS CEREMONIES
Awards ceremonies will be held after each race. Riders
failing to appear for ceremonies will be subject to substantial fines, as specified by UCI Article 12.1.040.36.
The following riders must attend the award ceremonies
on a daily basis:
• The first three of the stage
• All Classification Leaders
In addition, at the general finish of the event after the
Stillwater Criterium, the following riders must also
present themselves at the final awards ceremony:
• Second and third on the General Classification
PODIUM SCHEDULES
• STAGE PODIUMS will be held immediately after
each finish.
• JERSEY PRESENTATIONS will be held at the
completion of the day’s racing (i.e. when both the
omnium and men’s races have finished.)
Awards presentations may take place before the protest
period has expired, in which case they will not be considered to be official.
ARTICLE 11. CONTROLS
The K’ul Chocolate sprint line at the Stillwater
Criterium will be near the start line before Chilkoot
Hill and will be marked with K’ul Chocolate or other
banners on an overhead truss.
It will be at the finish line on all other venues.
Rider receiving call ups will stage at the green tape line
ahead of the start/finish line and will be called back.
ARTICLE 13. RESULTS
Results will be distributed daily at the HQ hotel or online at:
www.NorthStarGrandPrix.com/amateur/results
(Note no “/” after results)
You may also receive race information and results by E
mail. Give your E mail address to Registration.
• A protest regarding the final results must be made
within 15 minutes after the announcement of results
in order for riders to be eligible for prizes.
• For any protests made after the protest period has
expired, any rider’s right to prizes is waived.
• Once the results have been finalized on-site and
the awards have been given out, any further results
protests may be submitted directly to USA Cycling,
who will consider them at its discretion. Any such
results protests must be submitted at the latest 30
days after the results are posted on the USA Cycling
website.
ARTICLE 14. HELMETS
Helmets are mandatory when riding from the time sign
in opens until the awards ceremony is completed each
day.
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ARTICLE 15. RIDER & TEAM CONDUCT
The provisions listed herein will be binding and enforceable against all competitors. Any infringement of
the rules and regulations applying to the race by any
rider, team staff or helper will render the entire team liable to fines or disqualification.
Riders will be issued two hip numbers.. Advertising
must show at all times, with a white border remaining around the advertising. Place numbers as shown
below.
Riders must wear the same number in all four events.
There is a $20 “lost number” fee for riders who
ARTICLE 16 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS, SCALE need their number to be reissued.
OF FINES AND PENALTIES
1. Race commissaires have the ability to fine, relegate
or disqualify as it relates to team and rider behavior.
2. Indecent exposure and public urination are
against regulations and also illegal. A $100 fine will
be levied against the team of any competitor, team
staff or helper who violates this regulation. Violators will also be subject to penalties from local law
enforcement.
3. Individuals will be responsible for any expenses incurred due to loss or damage to hotel rooms or host
homes. Prize winnings may be withheld to cover
any such expenses.
ARTICLE 17. PENALTIES
The North Star Bicycle Festival Omnium will utilize
the current UCI schedule of fines and penalties [UCI
article 12.1.040 “other events”]. These regulations
can be found at www.uci.ch . Where no fine or penalty description exists in the UCI regulations, USAC
regulations shall be the default. Additional regulations,
fines, and penalties of the North Star Bicycle Festival
Omnium will enforce the following regulations in this
article. Fines will be issued on the USAC Fine Form,
and may be given to the individual rider and/or to the
team manager either in person or by e-mail. Payment
is due within 14 days to USA Cycling, unless indicated
otherwise below.
ARTICLE 18. DISMISSAL
See penalties in UCI Section 12
ARTICLE 19. RIDER IDENTIFICATION
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In addition to all USAC regulations, the North Star
Grand Prix will also enforce the following regulations:
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ARTICLE 20: RIDERS FALLING BEHIND
Criteriums: Riders who are about to be lapped will
be instructed to retire by the officials by whistle blasts,
verbal commands and hand gestures. These riders will
receive a place and may continue at the next event.
Riders failing to follow these instructions immediately will be disqualified from the omnium and will
not be allowed to continue the next day.
Riders MUST be pulled by an official and ensure that
their numbers are recorded. Riders who simply abandon the race will not be allowed to start subsequent
stages.
ARTICLE 21: PARKING
Racer parking is designated for each venue. Parking
in “No Parking” areas or in lots designated for customers only may result in your vehicles being towed.
Do not block driveways, alleys or sidewalks.
ARTICLE 22: MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Medical support will be provided by the North Memorial Health Care with assistance from medical providers in each community.
North Star Grand Prix
Medical services will be available at the North Memorial Health Care tent by the Start/Finish (not the tent in
the expo) starting two hours before each day’s racing.
Riders needing medical attention must report to the
medical RV no later than 1 hour after the end of the last
race of the day.
Locations of the First Aid stations can be found in the
Notes at the end of each stage.
Medical services can also be obtained at North Memorial Hospital:
North Memorial Hospital
3300 Oakdale Ave N,
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
(763) 520-5200
On-site medical staff are NOT responsible for major
medical treatments. Patients will be assessed and, if
necessary, an ambulance will be dispatched. On-site
staff will also NOT provide optional treatments such as
intravenous rehydration or massage.
There will be no charge for examinations, first aid, consultations or referrals.
AREA HOSPITALS
Emergencies: Dial 911
Saint Paul
Regions Hospital
640 Jackson Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
General Information: (651) 254-3456
Emergency Center: (651) 254-5000
Minneapolis
North Memorial Hospital
3300 Oakdale Ave N,
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
(763) 520-5200
Menomonie
Red Cedar Medical Center
2321 Stout Road
Menomonie, WI 54751
General Information: (715) 235-5531
Stillwater
Lakeview Hospital
927 W Churchill St, Stillwater, MN
General Information: 651-439-5330
Emergency Room: (651) 430-4508
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General Information
Overall Omnium Points
Race Finishes
Place
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
13th
14th
15th
10
Points
20
18
16
14
12
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
K’ul Chocolate Sprints
Intermediate Sprints
Place
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Points
7
5
3
2
1
Other Competition Points
Race Finishes
Place
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Points
7
5
3
2
1
North Lists
Star Grand Prix
Prize
General Information
Total Prize List: 4,000
Omnium Overall
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Total Payout $
Payout $
100
85
70
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
500
Cat 1-3 Daily Payout
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Total Payout $
Payout $
100
85
70
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
500
Best Sprinter Jersey
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Total Payout $
Payout $
100
80
50
40
30
300
Best Female Jersey
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Total Payout $
Payout $
100
80
50
40
30
300
Best Category 3 Jersey
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Total Payout $
Payout $
100
80
50
40
30
300
Best Master’s Jersey
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Total Payout $
Payout $
100
80
50
40
30
300
Best U23 Jersey
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Total Payout $
Payout $
100
80
50
40
30
300
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Downtown Saint Paul Criterium
Start Time: 6:15 PM
Start Time: 6:15 PM
Points #1
25 Laps to go
Points #2
15 Laps to go
Points #3
5 Laps to go
Course length: 1.2 km
30 Laps
Registration until 5:55 PM
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
Time Limit:
NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION
Downtown Saint Paul
Criterium
Jersey will be awarded.
Points will not carry over into the Omnium,
Start & Finish on Sibley at 6 th St.
Registration Next to the HQ RV
Neutral pits Finish area
5th & Wall
Free laps Until 6 laps to go
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Downtown Saint Paul Criterium
30 Laps
Approx. Finish Time: 7:10 PM
10th St. Exit
Directions from West or South:
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Start Time: 6:15 PM
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Stage Notes
Jerseys
Jerseys will be awarded to riders registered for the omnium. Jersey holders who participate in the Uptown Minneapolis Criterium will get call ups.
IMPORTANT: You must be pulled by an official and have your number recorded to
receive an assigned place in each of the Jersey competitions.
Prologue
The Downtown Saint Paul Criterium is a “prologue” for the Omnium. Although jerseys
will be awarded (see above), points will not carry over the Omnium, which starts on
Friday at the Minneapolis Uptown Criterium.
First Aid:
North Memorial Health Care tent will be in Mears Park at the corner of 6th St E and
Sibley (the start/fiinish line)>
Anti Doping Control
YMCA. See course and parking maps.
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Uptown Minneapolis Criterium
Start Time: 6:15 pm
Points #1
15 Laps to go
Points #2
10 Laps to go
Points #3
5 Laps to go
Course length: 1.4 km
20 Laps
Finish Time: 7:00 pm (approx)
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Registration until 5:55 pm
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
Time Limit:
Uptown Minneapolis Criterium
Start & Finish on Hennepin at 31st
Registration Next to the HQ RV
Neutral pits Finish area
Irving, between 31st and Lake
Free laps Until 6 laps to go
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Uptown Minneapolis Criterium
Start Time: 6:15 pm
Directions
35W
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Irvine
Lagoon Ave
Lyndale Ave S
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Midtown Greenway
(Bike path)
W Lake Street
20 Laps
From I-35W by car
• Take the exit for W 35th St
• West to Hennepin Ave (1.1 miles)
• Turn right (North) on Hennepin
Midtown Greenway by Bicycle
The Midtown Greenway is a high-quality bike
path that is mostly below grade (i.e. few intersections). It runs from West River Road on the
Mississippi River into the Western Suburbs.
www.MidtownGreenway.org
• Take the Greenway to Bryant
• South two blocks to 31st
• West five blocks to the course
W 31st St.
W 35th St.
W 36th St.
Start/Finish & Parking Locator Map
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Road Closed at 5:45 PM - Black
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Holmes
Humbolt
Hennepin
Sons of Norway lot
1:00 pm Team Parking
5:00 pm Team parking
Irving
James
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Team
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Enter
There is a limited amount of team parking on Humbolt inside
the course. Parking is on a first-come-first-served basis.
DO NOT BLOCK THE STREET. You will be ticketed and
towed.
Extensive team parking is available in the Sons of Norway
lots starting at 5:00 pm. WEST SIDE ONLY. Enter off of
Humbolt Ave.
The course closes at 5:45 pm. If you want to park on Humbolt or the Sons of Norway lot, plan to arrive before that time
and don’t plan to depart until the course reopens at 9:00 pm.
A CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS permit IS REQUIRED to
park on any road with NO PARKING signs, even if inside the
course. Permit handed out at Packet Pickup - one per team.
Do NOT setup up on sidewalks - this is a violation of Minneapolis public safety codes.
Vehicles parked illegally will be towed by the city. No parking in closed or barricaded areas even if not currently open to traffic. Park in clearly designated parking spaces or lots only.
Or you can park anywhere along the Greenway and ride to the events (see above).
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Uptown Minneapolis Criterium
20 Laps
Finish Time: 7:00 pm (approx)
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A second team lot is available at Saint Mary’s
Greek Orthodox Church at 35th Ave and Irving
St. Enter off of Irving St. and display our team
parking pass on your dashboard.
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Uptown Minneapolis Criterium
Start Time: 6:15 pm
20 Laps
Stage Notes
First Aid: North Memorial Health Care tent at 31st & Humbolt.
Anti doping control is on the third floor of Calhoun Square. This floor is not open to the public, so
you will need an escort.
IMPORTANT: You must be pulled by an official and have your number recorded to receive an assigned place in the Omnium and each Jersey competitions.
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Menomonie Criterium
Start Time: 3:30 PM
Sprint #1
Sprint #2
Sprint #3
Course length: 1.4 km
20 Laps to go
15 Laps to go
5 Laps to go
25 laps
Approx. Finish Time: 4:30 PM
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Registration until 3:10 PM
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
Time Limit:
Menomonie Criterium
Start & Finish on Main St. at 3rd St.
Transfer to start 80 minutes (60 miles)
Registration In the expo, near the Information tent
Pit Finish area. Not Shimano. Wheels in / wheels out
Anti-doping Menomonie Chamber, Main & 4th (Corner #1)
Media Center Media tent in the expo
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Menomonie Criterium
Start Time: 3:30 PM
25 laps
Menomonie Road Race
94
35E
694
36
94 35W
Minneapolis
35E 694
St. Paul
494
Stillwater
52
61
94
94
95
35
Caravan
Start/Finish
Start / Finish Locator & Parking map
Staging
Main St.
Parking
10th Ave
29
20
3rd St.
Broadway
2nd St.
25
From Hwy I-94
Exit at Hwy 25 (exit 41)
Turn right (south) 2 miles
Rider Parking
25/29
Menomonie
y
Broadwa
35E
494
From Saint Paul: 60 miles (1 hour)
Take I-94 East (58 miles)
South on Hwy 25 (Exit 41), turns into Broadway (2 miles)
Arrive prior to 11 am:
• Continue south on Hwy 25/29
• Take right on Hwy 29
• Turn right into Rider Parking
Arriving after 11 am:
• Follow detour signs for Hwy 2
• Turn Left on Hwy 29
• Left on Broadway into Rider Parking.
Menomonie Criterium
25 laps
Approx. Finish Time: 4:30 PM
2
Stage Notes
Wheel Pit: This is the one stage that will not be serviced by Shimano. A wheels in / wheels out pit will
be located near the start/finish line.
IMPORTANT: You must be pulled by an official and have your number recorded to receive an assigned
place in the Omnium and each Jersey competitions.
First Aid: North Memorial Health Care tent, behind stage on 3rd.
Anti Doping Control is located in Menomonie Chamber of Commerce, Main St & 4th (corner #1)
Showers & Locker Room: UW Stout Recreation Center at S. Broadway and 13th Aves (see circuit
map)
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3
Stillwater Criterium
Start Time: 11:45 AM
Start Time: 11:45 AM
Sprint #1
Start line
Sprint #2
Start line
Sprint #3
Start line
Course length: 2.3 Km
14 Laps
Registration until 11:25 AM
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
First lap
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
10 Laps to go
Sprint Points: 7, 5, 3, 2, 1
5 Lap to go
Time Limit:
Stillwater Criterium
Start on 2nd at Olive ------- Finish on 2nd at Pine
Registration Next to the HQ RV
Neutral pits Bottom of Chilkoot Hill
Willard & 2nd
Free laps Until 5 laps to go
Anti-doping Building in Teddy Bear Park, bottom of Chilkoot Hill
Media Center Media tent in the expo
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Stillwater Criterium
14 Laps
Finish Time: 12:35 PM (approx)
95
Downtown
Stillwater
3
36
tle
Myr
36
94
Stillwater
35E
694
36
94 35W
Minneapolis
35E 694
St. Paul
35E
94
494
95
52
61
Take Hwy 36 East from I-694
35
St
2nd Team Area (from Eastbound Myrtle):
• Right on 2nd St.
• Enter lot at Nelson (just before Chilkoot Hill)
t
6th S
3rd S
t
To avoid congestion on Highway 36 in Stillwater
• Turn left (North) from Hwy 36 onto Manning Ave just before entering Stillwater
• Turn right (East) on County Road 12 (75th St N), which becomes Myrtle St.
Start
Team
s
tle
Myr
tnut
s
Che
e
Oliv
ing
Park
NO NG
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K
PAR
Pine
Other Parking (from Eastbound Myrtle):
• Right on 3rd St.
• LOWER parking lot on right before Pine
• or parking lot behind office building on left
IMPORTANT: the UPPER parking lot, across
from the historic County Court House, is off limits
for racer parking.
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Nels
ing
Park
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Histourt
Co se
Hou
36
Note: Vehicles can not enter or leave these lots
when the course is closed. (10:30 AM - 3:00 PM).
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3
Stillwater Criterium
Start Time: 11:45 AM
14 Laps
3rd
le
Myrt
r
Wate
2nd
Start
tnut
Ches
oot
k
Chil
Hill
h
Finis
36
Pine
First St. Hill
Willard
Churchill
Pit
Sprints
Stillwater Criterium
700 ft
0 mi
0.3 mi
0.6 mi
Distance (miles)
24
0.9 mi
Chestnut
3rd
Pine
Churchill
Start
750 ft
Pine
800 ft
6th
Finish
850 ft
Broadway
Profile
1.2 mi
Stillwater Criterium
14 Laps
Finish Time: 12:35 PM (approx)
3
Stage Notes
This course is technical. Chilkoot Hill has an average grade of 18%.
A 39 x 25 is recommended. Also note that the intersection of Chestnut and 2nd is slightly off camber.
Riders will be pulled at the pit at the bottom of Chilkoot Hill.
IMPORTANT: You must be pulled by an official and have your number recorded to receive an assigned
place in the Omnium and each Jersey competitions.
Anti doping control: Building at the back of Teddy Bear Park, to your left at the bottom of Chilkoot
Hill
First Aid: North Memorial Health Care tent in US Bank drive-through, to the East (left) of the start line
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Drug Testing
North Star Grand Prix
INFORMATION REGARDING DRUG TESTING
SELECTION OF RIDERS FOR DOPING CONTROL
By registering to compete at this event you have consented to be subject to drug testing and adhere to the penalties associated with an
anti-doping rules violation. All registered competitors are subject to testing and, if chosen for drug testing, are required to comply
with the applicable rules. Noncompliance or refusing to be tested will result in the same penalties as a doping violation.
When the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (“USADA”) is conducting testing at your race the list of cyclists selected for doping control will
be posted at the finish line (or location where the cyclists leave the course or track) and at the Doping Control Station.
All riders, including any athlete who has abandoned the competition, are responsible for ensuring personally whether they are required
to appear for doping control. All posted riders are required to report to the Doping Control Station unless their release from testing is
documented by a USADA Official in the field. If, after reporting to the Doping Control Station a posted rider is not required to
provide a sample for purposes of doping control, their dismissal will be documented by a USADA Official.
NOTIFICATION OF ATHLETES
It is your responsibility to check the doping control posting even when chaperones are provided at events where USADA is testing.
While USADA plans to have chaperones available to locate and escort all cyclists selected for testing, this is not the norm at UCIsanctioned events. Given this, the lack of a Chaperone or Escort does not excuse a rider from testing. Should a rider fail to report to
doping control within 60 minutes of notification, that rider will be subject to sanctions.
APPLICABLE RULES
USADA will conduct testing in accordance with its Protocol. A copy of and additional information concerning the USADA Protocol
are available online at http://www.usantidoping.org. You should also review the applicable anti-doping rules of the Union Cycliste
International (UCI), the International Federation for the sport, at http://www.uci.ch/.
“Refusing, or failing without compelling justification, to submit to sample collection after notification as authorized in
applicable anti-doping rules or otherwise evading sample collection” is an anti-doping rule violation.
UNITED STATES ANTI-DOPING AGENCY
The United States Anti-Doping Agency is the independent anti-doping agency for the Olympic Movement in the United States.
USADA is dedicated to eliminating the practice of doping in sport, preserving the well-being of sport and ensuring the health of
athletes through drug testing, research initiatives and educational programs.
PROHIBITED CLASSES FOR EVENT TESTING
USADA will test for the classes of substances and methods prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Code. For in-competition testing,
urine samples are tested for the following categories of substances: anabolic agents, hormones, beta-2 agonists, anti-estrogenic
substances, diuretics, stimulants, narcotics, cannabinoids (i.e. marijuana), glucocorticosteroids, alcohol and beta-blockers;
additionally, the following methods such as blood doping, gene doping and pharmacological, chemical and physical manipulation are
also prohibited.
For more detailed information or a non-exclusive list of substances within each category listed above, visit the USADA web site at
http://www.usantidoping.org/prohibited_sub/wallet_card.asp for the USADA Wallet Card.
Further information about the drug testing, the protection of your rights and the status of specific medications on the 2009 WADA
Prohibited List is available from the USADA Drug Reference On-Line at http://www.usantidoping.org/dro
When in doubt athletes should check with these resources.
Please remember that even over-the-counter or prescription medications can contain a banned substances that could cause a positive
test result and a doping offense. Dietary/nutritional supplements including vitamins, minerals and amino acids is completely at the
athlete’s risk, even if the supplements are labeled ‘approved’ or ‘verified.’ If you take dietary/nutritional supplements you may test
positive for a prohibited substance which is not disclosed on the product label. This would result in a doping violation and sanction.
Always check with your team doctor or the USADA Drug Reference Line before taking any medication.
North Star Bicycle Festival
Amateur Criteriums
June 17, June 19 – 21, 2015
St. Paul, Minneapolis, Menomonie, WI & Stillwater, MN
$5,600 in Cash Prizes
Benefiting Special Olympics of Minnesota. Held in conjunction with the
North Star Grand Prix. Each race is on the same venue as the pro venue!
Bring the entire family to watch you and the best professionals in the country!
EVENTS, FIELDS, TIMES, and PRIZES:
June 17, Downtown Criterium, St. Paul, MN
Course……………………………..1.2 KM Criterium
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Location: Start & Finish on Sibley at 6 St.
6:15 pm
Amateur Category 1-3………30 laps
Prizes……………………………….$500/10 Places
June 19, Uptown Criterium, Minneapolis,MN
Course……………………………..1.4 KM Criterium
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Location: Start & Finish on Hennepin at 31
6:15 pm
Amateur Omnium Category 1-3…….20 Laps
Prizes……………………………….$500/10 Places
June 20, Menomonie Criterium, Menomonie, WI
Course……………………………..1.4 KM Criterium
Location: Start & Finish on Main St. at 3rd St.
12:00 pm
Category 4/5 Men……….40 minutes
Prizes………………………….$300/10 Places
12:45 pm
Category 4 Women…….30 minutes
Prizes………………………….$300/10 Places
*Please note the Professional Men’s race begins
following the Category 4 Women’s Race
2:00 pm
Juniors……………………………………....25 minutes
Junior Boys Merchandise Prizes………Top 2
Junior Girls Merchandise Prizes………Top 1
*Fields start together but scored separately
2:30 pm
Category 1-3 Women…….50 minutes
Prizes……………………………….$500/10 Places
3:30 pm
Amateur Omnium Category 1-3...60 minutes
Prizes……………………………….$500/10 Places
EVENTS, FIELDS, TIMES, and PRIZES (con’t):
June 21, Stillwater Criterium, Stillwater, MN
Course……………………………..2.3 KM Criterium
Location: Start 2nd at Olive -- Finish 2nd at Pine
10:45 am
Category 1-3 Women……….10 laps
Prizes……………………………….$500/10 Places
11:45 am
Amateur Omnium Category 1-3…….14 laps
Prizes……………………………….$500/10 Places
OMNIUM and JERSEY CATEGORIES and FINAL PRIZE LISTS:
The Omnium Leader shall wear the yellow jersey for the
subsequent stage
Prizes…………………………$500/10 Places
The Best Female rider shall wear the Sports Beans Polka
Dot jersey
Prizes…………………………$300/5 Places
The Sprint Leader shall wear the K’ul Chocolate Sprinter’s
jersey
Prizes…………………………$300/5 Places
The Greg LeMond Best Young Rider (U23) shall wear the
white jersey
Prizes…………………………$300/5 Places
The Best Category 3 rider shall wear the Luther VW
green jersey
Prizes…………………………$300/5 Places
The Best Master’s Rider (40+) jersey shall wear the Penn
Cycles red jersey
Prizes…………………………$300/5 Places
*Prizes for the Omnium and Final Jersey placings will be
distributed upon completion of the final Omnium
event in Stillwater
*Sprint leaders jersey will be determined based on
points earned during designated 3 designated Sprint
Laps during each race. Sprint points will be awarded
to top 5 riders using the schedule 7, 5, 3, 2, 1.
*The Best Female Rider, Best Young Rider, Best Category
3 Rider, and Best Master’s Rider (40+) jerseys will be
awarded after each stage with points assigned to top
5 eligible riders per Jersey competition using the
following schedule 7, 5, 3, 2, 1.
*If two riders are tied on points for a Jersey following a
stage that day’s final placings will be used as the tiebreaker to determine the placings
*If a rider has earned multiple jerseys, the priorities will
be determined as follows: Overall Omnium Leader,
Category Leader, Sprint Leader
North Star Bicycle Festival
Amateur Criteriums
June 17, June 19 – 21, 2015
St. Paul, Minneapolis, Menomonie, WI & Stillwater, MN
$5,600 in Cash Prizes
Benefiting Special Olympics of Minnesota. Held in conjunction with the
North Star Grand Prix. Each race is on the same venue as pro venue! Bring
the entire family to watch you and the best professionals in the country!
OMNIUM RULES:
1. The North Star Amateur Category 1-3 Omnium Race is a
points-based competition.
2. The omnium is open to male and female USAC racers who
have achieved a racing Category from 1-3.
3. The Saint Paul Criterium will determine which riders wear
the jerseys and receive call-ups when the Series starts in
Uptown, but will not be scored for the omnium.
4. The Series is comprised of the following events: Uptown
Minneapolis Criterium, Menomonie Criterium, and the
Stillwater Criterium.
5. Overall scoring and placement from each event will be
awarded using the following system:
st
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8 8 Points
1 20 Points
nd
th
9 7 Points
2 18 Points
rd
th
10 6 Points
3 16 Points
th
th
11 5 Points
4 14 Points
th
th
12 4 Points
5 12 Points
th
th
13 3 Points
6 10 Points
th
th
14 2 Points
7 9 Points
th
15 1 Point
6. Riders may participate in as few or as many events as they
choose. The rider's will have an opportunity to earn points
at each of the qualified events and their combined score for
all 3 series races will determine their total points and final
position in the North Start Amateur Category 1-3 Omnium.
7. Tie-breaker: If two or more Individual riders are awarded
the same total number of Omnium points, the following tiebreaker system shall be used: The order of finish at the final
event in Stillwater.
ENTRY FEES:
4 North Star Category 1-3 Races…$100
This includes the St. Paul, Minneapolis, Menomonie, and Stillwater
Category 1-3 races
Omnium (3 events)…………………….$75
This includes the Minneapolis, Menomonie, and Stillwater Category
1-3 races
Individual Event…………………………$30
This is for an individual event entry for any of the St. Paul,
Minneapolis, Menomonie, and Stillwater Category 1-3 races
Category 1-3 Women ………………..$15
This includes the Menomonie, and Stillwater Women's Category 1-3
races
Category 4/5 Men……………………..$15
This is for the Menomonie Men's Category 4/5 race
Category 4 Women……………………Free
This is for the Menomonie Women's Category 4 race
Juniors………………………………………Free
This is for the Menomonie Junior's race
REGISTRATION:
On-site registration closes 20 minutes prior to the start of each
event.
Registration is limited to 125 riders for the Amateur Category 1-3
Omnium (25 pre-registration slots will be reserved for Female
riders)
INFORMATION & CONTACT:
Held under USA Cycling permit #2015-1934. All kid’s races
held under separate permit. All USA Cycling rules apply.
Approved helmets, sleeved jerseys, no mangled numbers.
Racers must show their USA Cycling road racing license for
permit to race OR purchase USA Cycling license at
registration. Races may be shortened to fit available time.
CONTACT: Brendon Hale at bmanin1@yahoo.com for
more information OR go to http://bit.ly/1s7ByK4
Registration for all additional fields is limited to 100 riders
REGISTER ONLINE
Register for all North Star Amateur races at:
https://northstarbicyclefestival.webconnex.com/2015_NSBF_AmateurCrits
*Preregistration closes June 16 at 10:00 p.m. C.D.T.