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2009 MCF Cyclocross Race Event Summary: 9/26/2009 Red River Cyclocross Challenge Moorhead, MN John Struchynski jstruchy@hotmail.com 9/27/2009 Pork Chop Challenge St. Cloud, MN Matt Stone matthewstone@charter.net 10/3/2009 Hudson Riverfront Cyclocross Hudson, WI Dag Selander selanderdag@sbcglobal.net 10/4/2009 Planet Bike Orono Cyclocross Orono, MN Kevin Lennon klennon@grenergy.com 10/10/2009 Corcoran Cyclocross Corcoran, MN Kevin Lennon klennon@grenergy.com 10/11/2009 Wirth Classic Cup Minneapolis, MN Paul Schoening paul.schoening@comcast.net 10/17/2009 Baker Orchard Cyclocross Centuria, WI Jim Cullen j.cullen@sbcglobal.net 10/18/2009 Big Ring Flyers Cyclocross Hudson, WI Jeff Colbeth cyclingwild@live.com 10/24/2009 Jackson Meadow Cyclocross Marine on St. Croix, MN Olivier Vrambout info@thebikeryshop.com 10/25/2009 Green Acres Cyclocross Lake Elmo, MN Bob Sumuda rgsumada@gmail.com 10/31/2009 Red Barn Cyclocross Taylors Falls, MN Erik Erickson erik.shana@gmail.com 11/1/2009 Crossinacs Fridley Fall Back Cyclocross Fridley, MN Jared Roy jaredmroy@gmail.com 11/7/2009 Behind Bars Velodrome Cyclocross Blaine, MN Tim Hayes hayes.tim@gmail.com 11/08/2009 Back to School Cyclocross Northfield, MN Caitlin Marine marine@stolaf.edu 11/14/2009 MN State Cyclocross Championships Crystal, MN Chris Smith smithersmpls@gmail.com 11/15/2009 GP Zac Daab Cyclocross Crystal, MN Chris Smith smithersmpls@gmail.com 2009 CRY Categories Cyclocross Rider of the Year (CRY) will be a best 7 of 15 events for 2009. All races will be included, excluding the Saturday events of the MN State Cyclocross Championships. Here are the 11 CRY Categories for 2009: Junior Girls 10-14 Junior Girls 15-18 Junior Boys 10-14 Junior Boys 15-18 Cat 4 Men Cat 4 Women Cat 3 Men Cat 1/2/3 Women Masters 45+ Masters 35+ Cat 1/2 Men PROMOTERS ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO INCLUDE A SINGLE SPEED CATEGORY IN THEIR RACES, BUT IT WILL NOT BE A CRY CATEGORY. Recommended Race Formats: THE 4 RACE FORMAT IS REQUIRED FOR COURSES LESS THAN 2.5K IN LENGTH 3 Race Format: Race 1 (30min): Men 4, Women 4, Junior Boys 15-18, Junior Boys 10-14, Junior Girls 15-18, Junior Girls 10-14 Race 2 (45min): Men 3, Masters 45+, Women 1/2/3 Race 3 (60min): Men 1/2, Masters 35+ 4 Race Format: Race 1 (30min): Men 4, Women 4, Junior Boys 15-18, Junior Boys 10-14, Junior Girls 15-18, Junior Girls 10-14 Race 2 (45min): Men 3 Race 3 (45min): Masters 45+, Women 1/2/3 Race 4 (60min): Men 1/2, Masters 35+ Points will be awarded 10 deep this year (as opposed to 8 deep in previous years) 1st-20 points 2nd-17 points 3rd-15 points 4th-13 points 5th-11 points 6th-10 points 7th-9 points 8th-8 points 9th-7 points 10th-6 points Results will be tabulated on the MCF CRY Website. Top 3 in each CRY category will receive a personalized trophy at the MCF Awards Party in January. PRESS RELEASE FROM DAN CLEARY 2008 MCF CYCLOCROSS CRY SERIES MN Cyclocross is just around the corner and its huge this year. We have dates filled from mid-Sept through mid-Nov for every weekend. INTENT OF THE SERIES: The intent of the CRY Series is to determine the best overall racer in their appropriate category, as well as to encourage participation in most, but not all, of the events.It's a 'best 8 races' series to allow for a bad day, other commitments, etc., without affecting your placing...but like a raffle, the more you participate, the better your chance of winning! Appropriate Category - At all events there will be either 3 or 4 races (see below for specifics) that count towards CRY; some promoters may also be hosting separate races (singlespeed, kids races, etc.). Racers can participate in these or any other offered by the promoter but they don’t count towards CRY results. You must have a USAC Cyclocross (one-day or annual) license to participate, but one-day license holders may only race in the CX 4 races, and Junior races for Juniors. CATEGORIES: We've changed up the categories this year. Nothing is ever perfect but these ones try to address matching the abilities of riders and estimated size of field. Note that most of the larger races will use a 4 Race Format and the smaller races will use a 3 Race Format.Remember the MN State CX race is NOT a CRY event and may and likely will offer other/more categories for the MN State CX races. SCORING: 1st = 20pts, 2nd = 17, 3rd = 15, 4th = 13, 5th = 11, 6th = 10, 7th = 9, 8th = 8, (No participation points). Best 8 of your series races, with no minimum amount of races required. If upgrading to a higher category, points from your lower category races will not move up with you. You will only be eligible for one category award (1st - 3rd), and it will be for the highest race category in which you participated.Tie-Breakers: USCF Rule Book for Omniums (202) [a set of races in which riders compete for points...] 'In case of a tie on total points, the tie will be broken in favor of the rider who has: a) The most first place finishes or, if still tied, the most second place finishes, etc., or if still tied; b) The highest placing in the last race, or the race nearest the last race of the omnium in which at least one of the tied riders placed.' UPGRADES: Read the upgrade guidelines. They come along quickly. Once again, Matt Anderson approves these but only through submitting the request at www.usacycling.orgAll the cool kids request their upgrades well prior to the start of the season. Be a cool kid, don't make Matt's life miserable by requesting an upgrade at the event directly with Matt. More details are here Cyclocross CX Categorization Guidelines - Upgrades http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=2627 RACING AGE: IMPORTANT - Your Cyclocross age is your racing age in 2009 (2008 +1yr) THIS CAUSED A HUGE ISSUE IN THE PAST, ESPECIALLY AT THE JUNIOR LEVEL. YOU AS A RIDER/GUARDIAN ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTLY CATEGORIZING. FIGURE IT OUT AND ASK FOR HELP BUT REMEMBER, GET IT WRONG AND IT COULD COST YOU YOUR RESULT AND SERIES POINTS. Here are two examples: - Bill is currently 14 but turns 15 on November 14, 2009. His racing age for the 2008 CX season is FIFTEEN (15) - Andy is currently 39 but turns 40 on June 7, 2009. His racing age for the 2008 CX season is FORTY (40) |
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