FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Is
this Racing Series a Points Series? If so, what is a Points Series?
This racing series is a points series. By combining 11 existing races
on the Northern California Nevada Cycling Association racing calendar
into an overall series, we can keep track of performance and award points
to all women who finish each race. The higher you place in each race,
the more points you earn. The points are accumulated within each category
(women’s categories 3, 4, and 5) and tallied after the 5th race and
at the end of the series. The person with the most points in each category
wins the series for that category, and prizes will be awarded to at least
the top 10 women after the 5th race and at the conclusion of the 2002
Series. You do not have to do all the races on the Series schedule;
just do as many as you can.
Does
it cost anything to join the Series?
There is no extra charge, beyond normal race entry fees (usually $15-25),
to participate in the Series. Completing any of the races in the Series
Schedule automatically enrolls you.
Who is eligible to participate?
The Series is open to all Category 3, 4, and 5 women racers no matter what your age. You do not have to live in Northern California to participate in the Series. Simply register for (and finish) any of the races on the Series schedule, and you will be included.
If I’m new to racing, is there anything special I have to do at a race?
No, showing up and racing is usually enough! But if you have any questions, look for Brooke Kuhn at the race. She is the short blond woman in the yellow and purple Hancock/McGuire jersey, and she rides a blue Landshark.
What happens if I upgrade during the season?
Upgrading to a higher category is a great accomplishment and is one of the goals of having the Series. We hope that more women will graduate into the higher ranks and more women will try it as beginners. This grows the sport! If you’ve earned an upgrade, you will keep any accumulated points you have prior to your upgrade, and you are still eligible for prizes at the end of the season based upon the points you earned prior to your upgrade.
Participants can upgrade at any time by contacting the NCNCA. Upgrading information is also available at the NCNCA web site: http://www.ncnca.org/road/2002/upgrade.html. Or email the NCNCA upgrade coordinator, Casey Kerrigan: casey@caseykerrigan.com.
Do I have to upgrade?
No, it’s up to you. But if you race often enough and find yourself placing consistently in the top few, you may earn enough points that the upgrade is mandatory. If you are mandatorily upgraded, you will no longer be eligible to compete for additional Series points in the lower category. However, the points accumulated through that time will be retained for overall standings.
How do I know how many points I have?
The accumulated points totals will be tallied weekly throughout the season and will be available on our results page. Additionally, monthly standings will be printed in the NCNCA newsletter.
What happens if I’m disqualified from a race?
If you are disqualified either during or after a race, you will be removed from the Series results and not awarded any points for that event. You should check to see if there is a protest period or protest procedure if you disagree with the officials. All results are provided by the officials and the race promoters, and those results are final. We are not the arbiters of the final results!
What happens if I finished but my name is not on the results list?
Use the protest period to make sure you’re included! The promoters and officials will provide results as deep as they can, but it’s not always possible for eyes or cameras to see everyone. Make sure you are listed on the posted results and bring any discrepancies to the attention of the race officials before the end of the protest period. Again, the series organizers are not the arbiters of final results.
What are the Prizes?
Thanks to sponsors such as Fuji Bicycles, Terry Precision Cycles, Sugoi, Hind, Bell Helmets, Galaxy Granola, Clif, Shank Productions, etc. …. we have excellent merchandise prizes to be awarded to at least the top 10 women in each category after the 5th race and at the conclusion of the 2002 Series. In addition, most promoters offer race prizes to the top finishers on the day of their events.
There will also be a Leader’s Jersey for the individual winner of each Series event for each category. The winner of each race will be presented with the Jersey on the podium at the conclusion of each race. Winners’ pictures will be posted on the NCNCA’s results web page for the Women’s Category 3, 4, 5 Road Bicycle Racing Series.
What is Bay Area Women’s Cycling?
Bay Area Women’s Cycling is a local organization dedicated to increasing involvement and awareness of women’s racing in Northern California. The organization coordinates the Northern California Women’s Road Bicycle Racing Series and the Bay Area Women’s Cycling Clinic. For more information, contact Brooke Kuhn at 415-614-0713 or BAWcycling@hotmail.com.
What is “Cycling Made Real”?
Cycling Made Real is the name given to the national effort to help regions throughout the U.S. implement similar Series and Clinics for amateur women racers. Under the umbrella of one effort, Cycling Made Real approaches potential product sponsors on behalf of all regions to achieve economies of scale. A web site is maintained at www.cyclingmadereal.com to link to all the regional efforts.
In 2002, the following regional Women’s Series are under the Cycling Made Real umbrella:
> Northern California Women’s Road Bicycle Racing Series
> Got Milk? GU REI Mid Atlantic Women’s Cycling Series
> The Cycle Loft New England Women’s Race Series
> The Garden State Women’s Developmental Cycling Series
> The Northwest Women’s Race Series
> The Southeast Cycling Series
> The Ohio Cycling Series
> The Texas Cycling Series
> The Carolinas Cycling Series
Cycling Made Real Women’s Weekend Cycling Clinics:
> Portsmouth, New Hampshire: April 6-7, 2002
> San Francisco, California: June 29-30 2002
> Austin, Texas: September 2002
To learn more about Cycling Made Real, go to http://mailman.connactivity.com/mailman/listinfo/cyclingmadereal and sign up to be on the mailing list for New England Information. When there are Series announcements throughout the season, you’ll receive an email!
copyright ©2002 Bay Area Women's Cycling. All rights reserved.
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many points do I get for each race? It depends on where you finish. The top 15 finishers of a race receive the most points, but all finishers receive at least 25 points. Points are awarded following the schedule below: |
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