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E V E N T S EVENTS/EVENT CODES 5K Time Trials CY021 10K Time Trials CY022 5K Time Trials Recumbent CYR01 10K Time Trials Recumbent CYR02 5K Time Trials Enclosed Recumbent CYM01 10K Time Trials Enclosed Recumbent CYM02 20K Road Race (18K) CY023 40K Road Race (40.5K) CY024 DATES Thursday, December 7 – 5K & 10K Time Trials Saturday, December 9 – 20K & 40K Road Race SITE Fort De Soto Park – Time Trials 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, FL 33715 Crest Lake Park – Road Race 201 S. Glenwood Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755 Course maps can be found online at floridaseniorgames.com. SCHEDULE Thursday 9–9:30 a.m. .............................5K Time Trial Check-in 18 Check-in will be held at the start/finish line 10 a.m. ....................................5K Time Trial Competition begins 9–9:30 a.m. .............................10K Time Trial Check-in Check-in will be held at the start/finish line 30 minutes following the 5K ......10K Time Trial Competition begins Saturday 6:30–7 a.m. .............................20K Road Race Check-in 7:30 a.m. .................................20K Road Race Competition begins 6:30–8 a.m. .............................40K Road Race Check-in 30 minutes following the 20K ....40K Road Race Competition begins FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES QUALIFYING RULES Top 5 in each age group at a Series Qualifier site. Participants that qualify in one Cycling event are eligible for all Cycling events. (Note: qualifying is only applicable to the Florida resident divisions). ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1. Cycling entry fee is $30 for the first event and $10 for each additional event for Florida residents. Entry fee is $35 for the first event and $15 for each additional event for non-residents. Entry fee includes an event T-shirt. T-shirts will be available on-site at designated competition check-in times. A short survey will be required to be completed at check-in. This survey can be found online at floridaseniorgames.com, and can be completed in advance and brought to check-in. 2. All entries must be received by November 17, 2017, or register online by November 19, 2017, at floridaseniorgames.com. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Event Director. Athletes registering after November 19, 2017, will not be guaranteed a T-shirt and may be subject to a $10 late fee and will be subject to a $50 day of competition late fee. 3. Entry forms, waiver of liability and entry fee should be made payable to the Florida Sports Foundation (FSF). Save a stamp and beat the deadline! Register online at floridaseniorgames.com. 4. Cyclists must provide their own bicycles and helmets. 5. All bicycles must be certified by race officials prior to the competition. FORMAT 1. Starting times for the time trials will be at equal intervals, usually one minute, but no less than thirty seconds. No allowances will be made for mishaps, mechanical or otherwise. 2. Starting order for the time trials will be from youngest to oldest starting with males and ending with females. 3. Time Trials Enclosed Recumbent divisions will begin prior to the youngest male rider of the standard Time Trials. Starting order will be from youngest to oldest. 4. Time Trials Recumbent divisions will begin following the oldest female rider of the standard Time Trials. Starting order will be from youngest to oldest starting with males and ending with females. 5. If a rider appears later than the appointed starting time, the start will be allowed only to the extent that in the judgment of the officials it does not interfere with other riders starting on schedule. If it does interfere, the rider may be further delayed. In case of a late start, the appointed starting time shall be used in computing results. 6. The start sheet with the starting order and appointed starting times will be available for the rider’s perusal at least one hour before the start of each event. 7. The road races will be a staggered start by age divisions, youngest male divisions to oldest female divisions. The Event Director reserves the right to combine divisions as necessary. 8. The Time Trials will be held on a 5K and 10K out and back road course. The Road Race will be held on a 4.5K closed circuit road course. The 20K (18K) race will consist of four (4) laps and the 40K (40.5K) race will consist of nine (9) laps. 9. Fourth place ribbons will be awarded in addition to Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for Florida residents. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to top overall athletes, if non-residents are in contention for medals. SPORT RULES 1. All cycling events will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Cycling Federation (USCF) rules, except as modified herein. 2. Helmets are mandatory (Ansi or Snell approved with sticker affixed). 3. Multi-gear (free wheel) bikes with front and rear brakes are required. Fixed gear and recumbent bicycles are not permitted. Recumbent bicycles may only race within the 5K and 10K Time Trials Recumbent Bicycle Division. All bicycles must be certified by race officials prior to the competition. CYCLING


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