2014 Cascadia Dirt Cup Rules

By White Lotus Sports on March 14, 2014 • ( 1 )

All info from the Cascadia Dirt Cup.
http://cascadiadirtcup.org

Rules
1. Description

a. Cascadia Dirt Cup (CDC)- is a mountain bike race series in the emerging enduro discipline. The CDC is made up of a coalition of race promoters, racers, trail advocacy groups and generous sponsors with the same vision and goals: to raise funding and awareness for our local trail stewards.
b. Enduro- mountain bike racing is designed to be the definitive test for the mountain biker, with the focus of each event on creating a great atmosphere, community, competition and adventure for the competitor, including the best riding on the best terrain available in Cascadia.

2. Racing Licenses

a. No license is required to race in CDC events.

3. Age and Race Categories

a. Age is based on rider’s age on December 31st of the competition year.
b. Medals 5 Deep
c. A minimum of 3 racers to make a category.
d. Must participate in 3 races to compete in series overall standings.
e. Racers may upgrade categories and take series points with them to the new category before the third race in the series. Racers may upgrade a category after the third race but will start over with their series points.
f. Pro Male – Pro Purse 3 Deep
g. Pro Female – Pro Purse 3 Deep
h. Hardtail Open
i. Expert Male – 18 to 29
j. Expert Male Senior – 30 to 39
k. Expert Male Masters – 40+
l. Expert Female
m. Sport Male – 18 to 29
n. Sport Male Senior – 30 to 39
o. Sport Male Masters – 40+
p. Sport Female – 18 to 39
q. Sport Female Masters – 40+
r. Veteran Male (50+)
s. Beginner Male
t. Beginner Female
u. Junior M/F 17 & under
Teams
v. Teams and Clubs are eligible to compete in the team category.
w. Teams shall consist of maximum 4 riders.
x. Substitute riders are prohibited.
y. Teams may consist of members within the same category.
z. Teams or Clubs fielding more than one team must be identified by their team/club name plus special identifier; i.e. House Wine Racing – Team Red, House Wine Racing – Team White.
aa. Team points will consist of each team members individual series points. The team with the most points at the end of the series will be the winning team.

4. Course

a. The course will be announced 7 to 10 days prior to race day.
b. The course will be available and completely marked for practice by noon the day before raceday. Racers may shuttle each individual Special Stage during practice upon local land managers approval.
c. All Special Stages must follow a predominantly descending route and focus on testing the rider’s technical skills given the trails and terrain available. This may include, at a minimum, nonsustained climbing within a Special Stage based on terrain of the trail. There is no minimum or maximum duration for a Special Stage.
d. The composition of each Liaison Stage is at the discretion of the organiser. Mechanical uplift (chairlift, truck etc), rider power (pedaling) or a combination of both is acceptable.
e. Course tape and signs can be used to identify the course. Where two pieces of tape, on opposite sides of the course, are installed, the riders must pass between them. In these areas, missing, crossing or passing the course tape on the wrong side will be deemed as course cutting.
f. Racers must follow entire course, including transition stage routing.

5. Timing

a. Each rider receives a timing chip on the morning of the event, which must be worn on your left or right wrist.
b. Riders can start as soon as they reach the beginning of the special stage, there are no start times or running order. However, Pro category riders will depart the first special stage first at a predetermined time followed by the rest of the field.
c. There will be minimum 30 second time intervals between riders starting a special stage.
d. Depending on the nature of a course, time checks may be enforced along the course. If racer fails to meet a time check they will be withdrawn from the race.
e. There will be a predetermined cut-off time to complete the entire course.
f. The timing system is accurate to the nearest second. In the event of a tie, the competitor with the fastest final stage shall be awarded the fastest. In the event of a tie on the final stage, the preceeding stage time will be used until there is no tie.
g. After completing the course or withdrawing from the race, riders must report to timing tent and turn in timing card. Racers will receive a printout of times for each Special Stage.

6. Results

a. The General Classification (GC) of each race will be calculated by adding all Special Stage times together.

7. Safety

a. An emergency action plan (EAP) will be available at race headquarters. The EAP will be reviewed with all staff and volunteers prior to race.
b. The organiser must supply each competitor with emergency contact details that can be used in the event of an accident on course.
c. Man Down Rule- if a racer comes across a downed racer, he/she is reqiured to stop and see if the down racer is uninjured before continuing on. If immediate medical aid is needed call 911 or wait for the next racer to come by. Then one racer goes to inform a race official and one racer stays with the down racer.
8. Equipment Requirements

a. CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL certified bicycling helmets must be worn and buckled at ALL times while on a bike. Racers caught by staff riding a bike without a helmet will receive a time penalty. Two helmets are allowed to be carried (XC and fullface). Body armor is allowed.
b. No Ipods, earphones or etc.
c. Each rider must be self-sufficient during the entire duration of the race. Personal responsibility and self-sufficiency are a large part of the spirit of enduro racing and riders are encouraged to carry adequate equipment for operating in mountainous environments. Each rider should remember that they are solely responsible for themselves but should also help other competitors on course where possible.
It is strongly recommended that all competitors carry:
Suitable backpack
Waterproof jacket
Emergency blanket
Innertubes/ puncture repair kit
Multi tool
Basic, well maintained first aid kit
Map
Food and fluids
Eye protection (glasses or goggles)
Emergency contacts supplied by organiser

d. Only one frame, one front and rear suspension unit (fork/rear shock) and one pair of wheels can be used by a competitor during a race.
e. Any rider needing to replace a wheel, frame or forks during the competition must present the broken item at the race headquarters for review by the race director.
f. Any rider found to have replaced a named/marked part without consent from the Race Director will be subject to disqualification.

9. Rule Violations

a. Course Cutting – Taking short cuts on course in order to gain an advantage can both damage the environment and brings the sport and spirit of enduro mountain biking racing into disrepute.
b. Therefore, any rider trying to save time by choosing a line that lies outside of the marked course will be disqualified.
c. Racers must follow entire course, including transition stage routing.
d. The race organiser may choose, in exceptional circumstances, to apply a time penalty, not a DQ to a rider found to have cut the course without intention. However, any rider leaving the obvious line must be aware that they risk a DQ.

10. Illegal Outside Assistance

a. Racers are encouraged to help fellow competitors on course.
b. Any competitor receiving outside assistance from a non-racer without prior agreement from the Race Director will be disqualified. This includes using team staff/outside help to carry equipment around the course or perform repairs during the race.

11. Point Structure

1st = 600 17th = 128
2nd = 500 18th = 126
3rd = 420 19th = 124
4th = 360 20th = 122
5th = 300 21st = 120
6th = 260 22nd = 118
7th = 240 23rd = 116
8th = 220 24th = 114
9th = 200 25th = 112
10th = 190 26th = 110
11th = 180 27th = 108
12th = 170 28th = 106
13th = 160 29th = 104
14th = 150 30th = 102
15th = 140 31st = 101
16th = 130 32nd = 100
From 31st to 130th decreased by 1 point for each position.
b. In the event of a tie at the end of the series the winner will be who had the most points from the prior race.
c. Racers may upgrade categories and take series points with them to the new category before the third race in the series. Racers may upgrade a category after the third race but will start over with their series points.