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Organizing A Cycling Race

This document outlines the key considerations for organizing a cycling race, including setting goals, determining the type and location of the race, mapping out the route, establishing dates, and implementing logistics. The organizer must determine why the race is being held, what format it will take, where it will be located, when it will take place, and how it will be implemented. Important elements are setting goals, selecting the appropriate race classification, securing permits, coordinating with authorities, and creating a technical guide. The route must be carefully inspected, mapped with measurements and notes on conditions, and start/finish locations clearly defined. Thorough preparation, trials, and continual learning are essential to organizing a successful cycling event.

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Organizing A Cycling Race

This document outlines the key considerations for organizing a cycling race, including setting goals, determining the type and location of the race, mapping out the route, establishing dates, and implementing logistics. The organizer must determine why the race is being held, what format it will take, where it will be located, when it will take place, and how it will be implemented. Important elements are setting goals, selecting the appropriate race classification, securing permits, coordinating with authorities, and creating a technical guide. The route must be carefully inspected, mapped with measurements and notes on conditions, and start/finish locations clearly defined. Thorough preparation, trials, and continual learning are essential to organizing a successful cycling event.

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Organizing a Cycling Race

Responsibility and Accountability

ORGANIZING RACES

 WHY/ GOALS, OBJECTIVES, RATIONALE


 WHAT/ TYPE, FORMAT
 WHERE/ LOCATION, ROUTE
 WHEN/ PERIOD COVERED (PRE, ACTUAL, POST)
 HOW/ IMPLEMENTATION DETAILS THE ASSIGNMENT

SET GOALS – WHY

 Valuable/Tangible (Resources, Financial, Popularity, etc.)


 Invaluable/Intangible (Happiness, Peace, Harmony, etc.)
Time Based:
 Long Term 5+ years
 Mid Term 2 to 4 years
 Immediate within 1 year

WHAT
 Type: Road (1 day, Stage/Multi Day, ITT etc), MTB (XC, DH, Enduro etc.)
 Men/Women- Master (35 Above), Elite (19 – 35), Junior (16-18), Youth (8-15)
 Class: National (Local) International (UCI)
o EX. Road Race: 1.2, 1.1 ,1HC, 2.2, 2,1 ,2HC,GT
o EX. MTB: Class 1, Class 2 etc.
 Sanctioned (National and/or UCI)
 Each answer to WHAT implies different set of Requirements/Rules/Regulations

WHERE
 Location or Multiple Location
 Course for singular Location
 Route for Multiple Locations
 Survey, Inspect way before the race
 FOCUS: How to Survey, Inspect and Define the Course or Route

ROUTE INSPECTION/MAPPING
 ON the Ground/ Road (walk, drive, bike)
 Take Actual and precise measurements (use reliable GPS instruments instead of just analog
odemeter)
 Inspect again for Confirmation and Adjustments/Changes
 ASSIGNMENT: KM/Direction/Description/Estimated Time of Passage (ETP) in SLOW, AVERAGE, &
FAST times
NOTES on Route Course Mapping

 Place Overall Course or Route Map in the beginning of the Page


 Illustrate the START & FINISH Locations in detail. Separate Page
 Describe Road, Course conditions (On note Column)
 Attention or Caution for Hazards (Detour, Construction, Road breaks, Rough Road etc On note
Column, Emphasize
 Option to place important Landmarks (Historical, Natural, Cultural, etc.)
 Place Start/Finish Notes for Special Announcements, Programs, Activities,
Hotel/Accommodation Location etc. on separate page/s

WHEN
 Dates Inclusive
 Preparation time line – How much time do you need or have?
 Make daily Start Schedule (including important prep before and post Start Acivity)
 Make daily Finish Schedule (including prep and post Finish Activity

HOW
 Know General Rules of the Sport
 Obtain Permits
 Coordination with Local and Concerned Authorities
 Specific Regulations SR – Rules specific to your Race (back to WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY)
 Complete A Technical Guide/ Race Manual
 Mobilize Capable and/or Train personnel
 Conduct Trials, Test Events, Get your feet wet
 Keep Learning/Improving

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