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2013 UCI CXLA-Cross After Dark Weekend - Tech Guide

Event Summary:
Event: Date: UCI CXLA-Cross After Dark Weekend @ LA State Historic Park Sat/Sun, Nov 30-Dec 1st, 2013 Los Angeles State Historic Park C2 / C2

UCI Classification:

Start Time/Depart: Sat Nov 30th 12:30PM is the first race start (see detailed race schedule) Sun Dec 1st 9:00AM is the first race start (see detailed race schedule) Contact: Race Director: Dorothy Wong Dot@SoCalCross.org 626.622.2595 Technical Director: Jeff Herring Jeff@SoCalCross.org 626.622.5585 Venue Location: Los Angeles State Historic Park - 1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Registration: Opens at 11:00AM Saturday 11/30 at Race Venue. Anti Doping: All races are conducted under USA Cycling, UCI and USADA anti-doping regulations. Riders must check to see if they are required to submit to doping control. Doping Control will be located in the 2nd unit of the HQ mobile trailer and will include a private restroom.

Host Hotel: BEST WESTERN PLUS Dragon Gate Inn - 818 N Hill Street, Los Angeles, Ca 90012 Phone: 213/617-3077 - Fax: 213/680-3753 - Parking is $10.day Post Race Showers: There will be portable showers and changing rooms on site. Race-Media HQ- Internet: Race-Media HQ will be located in the mobile race HQ office trailer adjacent to Race Registration. Wireless internet access will be provided. Awards Stage: The awards Podium is located in the sponsor expo near the start-finish and will take place immediately following the race. Post Event Press Conference: Immediately following the awards ceremony at awards podium. Emergency Hospital: California Hospital Medical Center 1401 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 748-2411 www.chmcla.org_

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PART 1: Rules and Regulations

Regulations: The race shall be held under the 2013 USAC/UCI regulations: notably, safety, starting order, course guidelines, and duration of events. Participation: Categories: The weekend event will include UCI elite women, UCI elite men and UCI junior men 17-18 categories as well as USAC categories as part of the SoCalCross Prestige Series and shall be organized in accordance with USAC and UCI regulations. UCI categories will include: Elite Men, Elite Women, Junior Men 17-18. USAC categories will include: Youth Boys & Girls age 6-9,Junior Men and Women age 10-14 and 15-18, Master Men 35+ A (CX1-4), 35+ B (3-5), 45+ A (CX1-4), 45+B (CX3-5), Men 55+ (CX1-5), Women 35+ (CX1-4), Non UCI Men A (CX1-5), Non UCI Women A (CX1-4), Men B (CX3-5), Women B (CX3-4), Men C (CX4-5), Women C (CX4), Single Speed A (CX1-5), Single Speed Men B (CX3-5), Single Speed Women (CX1-4). Racing Age: A rider's 2013-14 racing age, according to UCI. 5.1.001 The category to which the license-holder belongs on 1 January of the civil year following will be used for his participation in events for the whole season. In other words, A rider's racing age for all categories is determined by his/her age on December 31, 2014. Race Headquarters & Press Room: Race HQ-Media will be located in the mobile office trailer next to Race Registration. Wireless Internet access will be provided. Anti-Doping: All races are conducted under USA Cycling, UCI and USADA anti-doping regulations. Riders must check to see if they are required to submit to doping control. Doping Control will be located in an event RV which will be designed and equipped with features to allow for Doping Control to take place separate from Race HQ and Press Room.

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PART 1: Rules and Regulations (contd)
Start Order & Staging Protocol: UCI rule 5.1.043 Elite: The start order will be determined by the order of latest published UCI cyclocross points classification from highest to lowest. Riders without UCI points will receive start position by drawing lots. Bike Washing Area: Spray washing will be available within the pit area as needed. There will be an auxiliary wash area near the team Pro Parking as well can be set up as needed for pre-post race cleanup at the North end of the park. Pit Pass & Mechanics Protocol: Mechanics pit passes for UCI elite men and womens races will be issued at Registration/Packet Pick-up. No other personnel will be allowed in the pit zone. Awards Area: Riders finishing in the top 5 of UCI elite men and Top 3 U23 men, Top 5 elite women and Top 3 U23 women and Top 5 Junior Men 17-18 categories shall report IMMEDIATELY to the podium waiting area. Only riders and staff are allowed in the podium waiting area. NO EXCEPTIONS. Mechanics must post bikes in the winners rack within 5 minutes of the finish. Mechanics are to stay with the bikes until after their riders press conference. Registration: Pre-registration is available online via BikeReg.com and found at www.SoCalCross.org/register. Online registration ends Thursday November 28th at 11:59pm Pacific Time. Registration will also be available on race day at venue for all USAC Categories. USAC race registration opens 2 hours before each category start and closes 20 minutes prior to each race wave start UCI race day registration WILL NOT be allowed. All UCI registration MUST be done on-line BEFORE on-line registration closes Thursday 11.29. Rider confirmation and race number pick-up closes 1 hour before start of the UCI races. License: USAC licenses are required to participate. One-day licenses will be available for purchase for $10 at race for non-UCI events categories CX4-5. Annual USAC licenses are required for CX cat 1-3. For UCI events Elite Men, Women and Juniors are required to hold a valid 2013 or 2014 UCI International License.

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PART 1: Rules and Regulations (contd)
Pre-Reg/Online Entry Fees: A $5.00 race day fee will be added to those not pre-registering.

UCI Elite Men $45 UCI Elite Women $45 UCI Junior Men 17-18 $35 USAC Masters Men & Women (all ages) $30 USAC Categories (Non UCI & Single Speed) $30 USAC Juniors $15 Youth Age 6-9 race (one lap) $10 First Timer Race (one lap) $10 2nd race and additional are $5.00 after higher race price is paid.

Prize Money Scale:

Prize money will be awarded per the UCI C2 race 2012-13 Prize money scale for all UCI races EXCEPT SoCalCross will pay equal prize money to top 5 UCI elite men and elite women.

PART 2: Venue - Course Description

THE COURSE IS OPEN FOR RIDER INSPECTION DURING THESE HOURS: 2:00PM on Friday 11.29, 12:00PM Saturday 11/30 and 8:30AM on Sunday 12/1. Also the course is open for warm up in between race waves throughout the race day when directed by the race officials.

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PART 2: Venue - Course Description
ABOUT THE COURSE: This 3.5km long course consists of a mix of tight turns and long straights

mostly flat grass and hard packed dirt while taking advantage of the natural elevation changes around the venue. There will be one cross over-under bridge, one double-stairs section, one log section, one double-barrier section, one sand section and one dirt burm-whoops section. There will be a double pit (2-way) location in the center of the course, splitting the midway points in each direction of the course. It will include a bike wash station for races in progress. Auxiliary wash stations will be located in the bike pit as needed and near the north and south end of parking lot.

First Aid-Medical will be located at the medical tent located near the VIP Team Parking Lot including two ELS certified EMTs will be on site for the duration of the race day from course open to close closure. An ambulance with two ALS certified personnel AND medical doctor will be standing by at the medical area for the UCI races.

PART 3: Park information and Directions

ABOUT THE VENUE Los Angeles State Historic Park: Los Angeles State Historic Park is located at 1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles CA, 90012. The park is open to the public from 8:00am to sunset, 7 days a week. A California State Park, LASHP also figures prominently in revitalization of the Los Angeles River with a plan for native wetland habitat on the site and a future physical connection to the River. Coupled with efforts to connect with other green spaces of urban Los Angeles through a series of bike paths and pedestrian walkways, LASHP is, as it has always been, a gateway in the 21st century to a greener and newly imagined urban Los Angeles. MORE PARK INFO AT: http://www.lashp.com

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Los Angeles State Historic Park (California State Park)

1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 GOOGLE MAP LINK TO THE PARK: http://g.co/maps/wjmb6

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2013 UCI CXLA-Cross After Dark Weekend - Tech Guide PART 3: Park information and Directions (contd) Traveling by Car?
From the 110 freeway NORTHBOUND: Take exit 24 to merge onto N Hill St Turn left onto W College St 0.2 mi. Turn left onto N Spring S. Park will be on the left. From the 110 freeway SOUTHBOUND: take exit 24C on the left to merge onto N Hill St toward Civic Center. Turn left onto W College St. Turn left onto N Spring St. Park will be on the left. From the 5 freeway SOUTH BOUND: Merge onto the 110 Freeway South. Take exit 24C on the left to merge onto N Hill St toward Civic Center - Turn left onto W College St - Turn left onto N Spring St. Park will be on the left. From the 5 freeway NORTHBOUND: Take exit 136B for Broadway - Turn left onto North Broadway - Continue onto North Spring Street. Park will be on the right.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS AN EASY WAY TO LA STATE HISTORIC PARK! UNION STATION IS LESS THAN A MILE AWAY!
Flying? LAX is the best option Plus you can take the LAX FlyAway bus (just $7) right from your baggage claim to Union Station. Bikes roll free! Burbank airport is not far either and Metrolink stops right at BUR airport! Take the train to CXLA! Amtrak TO Union Station another great alternative! Amtrak - http://www.amtrak.com GO METRO! Dont want to drive to the race? Take the Metro Rail Gold Line to Chinatown Station literally 50 yards from the Park! Go Metro Trip Planners: Metro http://www.metro.net AND Metrolink http://www.metrolinktrains.com

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PART 4: CXLA Weekend Event and Race Schedule

11.27 WEDNESDAY COURSE SET UP DAY 1 8a-5p BUILD: FLYOVER, BMX SECTION, SAND PIT

11.28 THURSDAY COURSE SET UP DAY 2 8a-5p 10am BUILD STAIRS SECION, INSTALL BARRIERS, STAKE COURSE DELIVER POTTIES, TRAFFIC SAFETY SIGNS, BARRIERS & FENCING

11:29 FRIDAY COURSE SET UP DAY 3 8A-5PM TAPE COURSE, BUILD FINISH & AWARDS TRUSS, HANG BANNERS 8AM DELIVER LIGHTING, WATER BUFFALO, POTTIES, TRAFFIC SAFETY SIGNS, BARRIERS & FENCING 1:00PM 2:00PM 3:00PM 5:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM EXPO LOAD IN VENDORS, PRO TEAMS COURSE OPEN FOR PRE-RIDE INSPECTION CX RIDE & CLINIC WITH THE PROS TEST-TUNE UP LIGHTS FOR NIGHT RACE COURSE CLOSED FOR THE NIGHT. CXLA WELCOME PARTY

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2013 UCI CXLA-Cross After Dark Weekend - Tech Guide PART 4: Weekend Event and Race Schedule (contd)
11.30 - SATURDAY CROSS AFTER DARK FINAL (USAC RACES LIMITED TO 100 RIDERS) 8A-10AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00PM 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM EXPO TEAM LOAD IN DAY 2 RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS PACKET PICK UP AT VENUE BEGINNER'S CX CLINIC COURSE OPEN FOR WARM-UP-INSPECTION ALL CATEGORIES USAC RACING BEGINS (see separate schedule) UCI RACE CATEGORIES BEGIN (JUNIOR, WOMEN, MEN) RACE DAY ENDS ELECTRIC LIGHT RIDE TO THE AFTER PARTY CXLA DAY TWO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP AVAILABLE COURSE OPEN FOR WARM-UP-INSPECTION ALL CATEGORIES USAC RACING BEGINS (see separate schedule) UCI CATEGORY RACING BEGINS (see separate schedule) UCI CATEGORY RACING ENDS

12.1 SUNDAY 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2013: CXLA day one

EVENT SCHEDULE
Start Wave/Categories Duration Prizelist Online Entry Fee: nd Race Day+$5, 2 Race+$5
after higher entry paid

11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:01 PM 1:02 PM 2:00 PM 2:01 PM 2:02 PM 3:00 PM 3:01 PM 3:02 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:01 PM 4:02 PM 5:00 PM 5:01 PM 5:02 PM 5:30 PM

Race day registration opens BEGINNERS CX CLINIC (infield demo course) Course open for warm up and inspection TOUR DE TASTE AT CXLA OPENS: Food & Brew Garden by Sierra Nevada benefiting LACBC Junior Boys 15-18; Junior Girls 15-18 Junior Boys 10-14; Junior Girls 10-14 First Timer; Youth 6-9 Masters Men 35+ B: CX 3-5 Masters Men 45+ B: CX 3-5 Masters Men 55+ Men C: CX 4 Beginner Non-UCI Women A: CX 1-4; Women 35+ Women B: CX3-4; Women C: CX4 Beginner 30 min 30 min 1 lap 40 min 40 min 40 min 40 min 40 min 40 min Top 3 Medals Top 3 Medals Top 3 Medals Top 3 - Prizes Top 3 - Prizes Top 3 - Prizes Top 5 Prizes Top 3/5 $100/Prizes Top 5 Prizes/Cat $15 $15 $10 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30

100 rider field limits for all waves per USAC rulesUSAC license required or 1-Day $10 UCI races require UCI license

KIDDIE CROSS RACE (kids course) = AWARDS TO ALL ENTRY: FREE!!! Masters Men 35+A CX1-4 Masters Men 45+ A: CX 1-4 Men B: CX 3/4; Non UCI Men CX1-5 Single Speed A: CX 1-5 Single Speed B: CX 3-5 Single Speed Women: CX 1-4 45 min 45 min 45 min 40 min 40 min 40 min Top 3 - $100 Top 3 - $100 Top 3 - $100 Top 5 Prizes Top 5 Prizes Top 5 Prizes $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30

INTERMISSION: COURSE OPEN FOR WARM UP-PREVIEW ELECTRIC CROSS RACE (Light up your bike best lights best costume awards) $5/donation LACBC UCI Junior Men 17-18 UCI Elite Women/Cross After Dark Final UCI Elite Men/Cross After Dark Final 40 min 40 min 60 min Top 15 - $1,048 Top 15 - $1,655 Top 25 - $2,034 $35 $45 $45

6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

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SUNDAY, December 1st, 2013: CXLA day two

Start Wave/Categories Duration Prizelist Online Entry Fee: nd Race Day+$5, 2 Race+$5 after higher entry paid 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:31 AM 8:32 AM 9:10 AM 9:11 AM 9:12 AM 10:00 AM 10:01 AM 10:02 AM 11:00 AM 11:01 AM 11:02 AM 12:00 PM 12:01 PM 12:02 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Expo opens, Race day registration opens Beginners CX Clinic Course open for warm up and inspection 100 rider field limits for all waves per USAC rules Junior Boys 15-18; Junior Girls 15-18 Junior Boys 10-14; Junior Girls 10-14 First Timer; Youth 6-9 Masters Men 35+ B: CX 3-5 Masters Men 45+ B: CX 3-5 Masters Men 55+ Men C: CX 4 Beginner Non-UCI Women A: CX 1-4; Women 35+ Women B (CX3-4); Women C (CX4) Beginner Masters Men 35+A CX1-4 Masters Men 45+ A: CX 1-4 Men B: CX 3/4; Non UCI Men CX1-5 Single Speed A: CX 1-5 Single Speed B: CX 3-5 Single Speed Women: CX 1-4 30 min 30 min 1 lap 40 min 40 min 40 min 40 min 40 min 40 min 45 min 45 min 45 min 40 min 40 min 40 min Top 3 Medals Top 3 Medals Top 3 Medals Top 3 - Prizes Top 3 - Prizes Top 3 - Prizes Top 5 Prizes Top 3/5 $100/Prizes Top 5 Prizes/Cat Top 3 - $100 Top 3 - $100 Top 3 - $100 Top 5 Prizes Top 5 Prizes Top 5 Prizes $15 $15 $10 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30

Kiddie Cross Race (kids course) - Course open for inspection UCI races UCI Junior Men 17-18 UCI Elite Women UCI Elite Men 40 min 40 min 60 min Top 15 - $1,048 Top 15 - $1,655 Top 25 - $2,034 $35 $45 $45

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UCI ELITE MEN, WOMEN, JUNIOR DAILY CASH PURSE EQUAL PAYOUT TO TOP 5 MEN & WOMEN PLACINGS!

NON UCI CASH DAILY PURSE SAT 11/30 & SUN 12/1:
MASTER MEN 35+ A (CX1-4) = $100 TOP 3 (50/30/20) MASTER MEN 45+ A (CX1-4) = $100 TOP 3 (50/30/20) NON-UCI MEN A (CX1-5); Men B (CX3-5) = $100 TOP 3 combined (50/30/20) NON-UCI WOMEN A; MASTERS WOMEN 35+ (CX1-4)= $100 TOP 3 combined (50/30/20)

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