We are excited to bring you another race by one of Cincinnati’s most seasoned event directors, Rob Westendorf.
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IMPORTANT: The schedule has changed! Due to very low participation numbers across OVCX in the Women Elite and Cat 3 wave, these categories have been moved into Wave 1 (11:00 AM), and Wave 3 has been eliminated. The subsequent waves have been moved forward in time.
NEW!!! Wave 7 – Four Rider Relay:
Open to teams made up of four riders who raced another category earlier in the day.
Teams will be given handicaps based on rider’s: Age, Gender, USAC License Category.
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This will be a new wave to be conducted as the last race of the day. Teams of four riders will complete one lap each on a shortened course (U15 bypass will be used for all riders). Riders do not need to all be of the same club to compete as a team. This event will be free, however, all team members MUST have previously competed in one or more of the prior waves. (This is required for insurance coverage.) There will be scratch and net results. A team can only place in one of those categories, and will be placed into whichever category yields the highest placing. Teams consisting of only cat 1, 2, or 3 men, or cat 1 or 2 women, are only eligible for the scratch category. (Cat 3 men who are 50+ and cat 2 women who are 50+ can compete in the net division.)
Each rider will complete one lap. A different rider must do each lap – no rider can do multiple laps for their team.
Teams can start their riders in any order they choose.
Riders must touch hands when switching.
Time handicaps will be based on rider category, age, and sex, as outlined below. Each individual handicap will be added together for the team total.
Teams that are composed of only cat 1, 2, 3 men and/or cat 1, 2 women (any age) are not eligible for the net category.
There are no prizes other than podium pictures.
This event is purely for fun! “Don’t get dead”! - Jerry Hayes
Rider Handicaps
Rider Category Time Bonus
Male cat 1, 2, or 3 none
Female cat 1 or 2 none
Male Cat 3 50+ 20 seconds
Male Cat 4 (any age) 20 seconds
Male Cat 5 (any age) 30 seconds
Female Cat 3 30 seconds
Female Cat 4 40 seconds
Female Cat 5, Cat 3/4/5 50+ 50 seconds
Male U15 any cat 40 seconds
Male U17 4/5 20 seconds
Female U15 60 seconds
Female U17 40 seconds
Master 50+ Male (cat 3/4/5) 25 seconds
Master 60+ Male (cat 3/4/5) 30 seconds
Master Female Cat 2 50+ 30 seconds
Master Female Cat 2 60+ 45 seconds
Master 40+ Female (cat 3/4/5) 45 seconds
Master 50+ Female (cat 3/4/5) 60 seconds
Master 60+ Female (cat 3/4/5) 75 seconds
Details
Registration: Closes thirty minutes before each wave. ALL registration is handled through BikeReg. There are no race-day paper entry forms. Riders should access registration through their own electronic devices. If you fail to sign your release on BikeReg you will experience a delay picking up your race bib and earn the scorn of the volunteers working registration.
Second Race Discount: The discount for a second race is automatic during your initial registration transaction. A coupon code will be required for separate transactions. Contact event registration via BikeReg.
Course: Harbin Park is a hilly site, and this will be reflected in the course design. Expect hard climbs and fast descents, off-camber, tight turns, sand, and more!
Prizes: Category winners will receive limited edition podium hats if they take part in the podium photo. Medals will be awarded to the top three in each category. Podium finishers will also receive access to a free high resolution digital download of their podium photo, if they participate in the podium presentation. All participants will also be in the running for overall OVCX Series prizes and awards.
Category Scoring/Results: Categories listed with the same start time will be started together but scored separately.
Field Size: Combined field limits are 75 for all waves. Races will go rain or shine. No refunds.
Call Ups: Call ups will be based on current standings in the OVCX Series.
Fine Print Details
OVCX Series Questions: Information regarding the OCX Series is available at OVCX.com and their Facebook page Ohio Valley Cyclo-Cross (OVCX). We cannot answer any specific questions regarding the series.
Results: Results will be posted after each race. Series results will be posted OVCX.com.
Permitting: All races will be held under USA Cycling event permit #9709 and subject to the governing rules of the current USAC rule book. $5.99 of each entry is paid to USAC.
Race Numbers: All numbers issued to you must be worn during your race. DO NOT WRINKLE YOUR NUMBER unless you want it to be difficult for the finish cameras to read!
Racing License: Annual USA Cycling licenses are only available from USA Cycling for $110 ($40 for Juniors). USA Cycling One-Day license ($15 Beginner, $35 Experienced) are available during registration through BikeReg.
Location, Parking, Check-In
Directions: Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014. Alcohol is not permitted in the park outside of the picnic shelter areas.
Parking: Parking is in the lower lots and neighborhood streets. Do NOT Park in the grass. The upper lot is reserved for staff, and will not be accessible after 10:00 AM. No tents or bike racks taking up parking spaces is permitted.
Team Tents: Due to limited parking lot space team tents, work stands and bike racks are not permitted in the parking lot. Tents may be set up anywhere adjacent to the parking lots or any other grass areas except for within fifty meters of the start/finish.
Rider Check-In: Rider check-in will open at 9:30 and close thirty minutes before the start of each wave. To avoid being delayed at check-in please be sure to sign your USAC release via BikeReg. There will be no paper copies of releases available onsite.
Post-Event Party: At the conclusion of racing there will be a post-event party open to all participants and spectators where we will be tearing down all event structures and course materials. Please feel free to join in on the festivities as events like this really do take a village.
Questions: Rob Westendorf, HarbinParkCX@gmail.com or email us via BikeReg.
Images from 2023
