2005 Virginia Cyclocross Series Rules

1. Definitions
1. SERIES - The Virginia Cyclocross series will consist of a number of cyclocross events that had been designated by the Virginia Cyclocross series director earlier in the year.
   For the fall 2005 season, this series consists of the following 6 events:

1. ELIGIBLE PROMOTERS – VACX promoters must have promoted a Cyclocross race prior to being a VACX series promoter.
2. EVENT - The entire slate of racing offered by a promoter on a given day. The event comprises the set of races for the given classes.
3. RACE - A specific competition, denoted by a separate prize list, but possibly sharing a starting time with another class, at a given event.
4. CLASS - The identifier of the field for a given race.
5. SERIES WINNERS - In each class, the rider having accumulated the greatest number of series points is eligible for series awards.
6. SERIES TEAM AWARDS – The team having accumulated the greatest number of series points based on individual point earnings.
7. DISPUTES - All disputes or appeals shall be directed to the VACX Cyclocross Coordinator. Appeals of decisions made by the Cyclocross Coordinator will be heard by the VACX promoters at its discretion.
8. AWARDS - Series awards are those given out at the series end in the form of winners jersey’s/trophies and medals. These are separate from the individual events awards.
9. TIE-BREAKERS – in the situation that series class winners end in a tie for points, it will be the placing of those riders at the series final event to determine the tie-breaker. In the situation that series team points ends in a tie, it will be the team with the most attendance at the series final event.
10. RESULTS – Results MUST be distributed, electronically, for public viewing within 12 hours from the end of the event.

1. Eligible Events
1. VACX events can be sanctioned by USCF or run privately. It is strongly suggested that events be sanctioned by USCF as to promote a tiered system for racers and be recognized by our national federation within the sport of cyclocross.
2. Events must follow the Cyclocross course guidelines listed on the UCI cyclocross website and the New England Cyclocross Series Technical guide.
3. Courses design and layout must be taken seriously for the sport of cyclocross. Quote from NECCS technical guide line: “There are common aspects of mountain and road racing but it would be a mistake to view it as a variation of either. Cyclocross racing is a race of transitions and courses need to take this into consideration when planning.” It is the intention and goal of the VACX series to promote the best possible cyclocross courses within the series.
4. Singletrack is NOT acceptable in cyclocross!
5. Cyclocross races should be races of transitions and therefore, be interesting and challenging course design in the interest of a cyclocross bike.
6. Promoters: all series promoters will be responsible for splitting the costs of any series items. Items such as winner’s jerseys’, trophies and medals are paid for by all series promoters.

1. Classes
1. There are 8 classes within the VACX Cyclocross Series:
   

1. Other Classes may be added to individual events such as “cub juniors” which MUST be stated on the individual events flyer, but only the event listed will be series races.
2. VACX classes may be combined to run concurrently or separately. Due to the varied attendances within our series, it is our intention to make it easier on the promoter by doing this.
3. Classes listed must have separate, pre-determined, prize lists and be scored separately
4. Minimum race durations are listed below

1. Eligible Races
1. Each event in the series must offer separate races for each of the 8 classes. This rule does not prohibit multiple classes racing concurrently. This rule does not prohibit offering other classes or categories. The event announcement must list a set of awards, or a prize list for each race.
2. Races must be open to all licensed riders and non-licensed riders for any event that has no affiliation with USAC.

1. Allocating Points - SCORING
1. The VACX Cyclocross Series is open to all riders, regardless of residence or club affiliation.
2. Riders will earn points in the class of their race, rather than in the class of the rider. For example, if a woman rides the Men A race, she earns points in the Men A class. Points are not transferable between classes. Points are awarded to the top 15 finishers by the following table:

1. Team Points will be tabulated based on individual point totals. Riders racing for team points must remain with the same team throughout a single cyclocross season.
2. Individual points cannot be scored twice! A single rider competes in 2 races at a single event will only be scored points based on the best finish. i.e. a 3 rd place finish ranks higher than a 4 th place so the 3 rd place will be scored points.
3. Racer upgrade – Series class winners MUST upgrade from classes that support a higher class. Example: the series winner of the B classes shall upgrade to the A classes. This is an effort to promote racers among the classes appropriate.
4. Individual point leaders will be given a ‘series leaders jersey’. Series leaders jersey’s will only be given to the following 6 classes:

Last modified: Sunday – Wednesday, February 02, 2005