CYCLING
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 6 – 5K & 10K Time Trials
Saturday, December 8 – 20K & 40K Road Race
SITES
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 and 10K Time Trials Check-in
Check-in will be held at the start/finish line
10 a.m. ..................5K Time Trial Competition begins
30 minutes .............10K Time Trial Competition begins
following the 5K
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 .............40K Road Race Competition begins
following the 20K
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 $35 for the first event and $10 for each
additional event for Florida residents. Entry fee is $40 for
the first event and $15 for each additional event for nonresidents.
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 mailed entries must be received by November 16,
2018, or register online by November 18, 2018, at
floridaseniorgames.com. Late entries may be accepted at
the discretion of the Event Director. Athletes registering
after November 18 are not 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.
4. There may be no protective shield, faring, or other device
on any part of the bicycle (including, but not limited to, the
frame, wheels, handlebars, chainwheel or accessories)
that has the effect of reducing air resistance, except those
allowed by the USCF. Bicycles with such modifications can
be approved to participate in the 5K and 10K Time Trials
Enclosed Recumbent Bicycle Divisions ONLY. Motors are not
permitted in any classification.
5. If in doubt about your qualification, check for an official
ruling from the chief referee before your appointed starting
time. Once the clock begins, your time is running and will not
be adjusted.
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