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SIGN-IN
FORMAT
Racers are grouped by categories and skill level for 30-40 minute races. 10-15 laps around a 1.6km circuit.
Meet at 6288 Stadium Rd. Vancouver BC for sign-in.
LOCATION
Races start with beginner categories at 6:00pm and run every 30 minutes until 8:00. Be there 15 minutes before your start time.
TIME
ABOUT THE SERIES
The World Tuesday Night Championships will have two distinct series, each with their own champion and prize purse. Win a series by racking up the most points on the following schedule
SERIES 1
Every Tuesday in May
May 5,12,19,26
SERIES 2
Every Tuesday in Aug
August 4,11,18,25
Place | Points |
|---|---|
1st | 25 |
2nd | 20 |
3rd | 15 |
4th | 13 |
5th | 11 |
6th | 9 |
7th | 7 |
8th | 5 |
9th | 3 |
10th | 1 |
Prime win | 10 + Prize |
WHAT YOU NEED TO RACE
DROP BARS
A working bike of any age with handlebars that look like this.
RACE LICENSE
Get one at CyclingBC. The "single event" license will work.
$25
Covers permitting, road closures, insurance, traffic control etc.
SOME GUSTO
It's not always the strongest rider who wins. Have courage.
CATEGORIES & UPGRADES
This is a CyclingBC sanctioned Grassroots 100 Plus event. It uses categories A-E vs the UCI categories 1-5. All participants must hold a Cycling BC membership or complete the necessary online forms before participating. Escape Velocity will provide single-day licenses for novice racers.
Your results at the WTNC can contribute to a subjective category upgrade request. Consult a coach or contact CyclingBC: membership@cyclingbc.net for more information on subjective upgrades.
UCI Category | WTNC Category |
|---|---|
Cat 1 & 2 | A |
Category 3 | B |
Category 4 | C |
Category 5 | D (Novice) |
Masters | Masters of Leisure |
NOVICES RACE FREE
If you're new to bike racing, come out 1 hour early for a free learn-to-race course. Your entry fee and one-day license will be covered courtesy of Escape Velocity and our generous race sponsors
RACE SCHEDULE
All athletes must check in between 17:15 and no later than 15 minutes before their race. The first wave of racing begins at 17:45. There will be two waves on the course at most times.
Wave | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race Start |
|---|---|---|---|
WAVE 1 | Youth U19 (5 Laps) | Women C/D (10 Laps) | 17:45 |
WAVE 2 | Men D (12 Laps) | Masters (12 Laps) | 18:15 |
WAVE 3 | Men C (13 Laps) | Women A/B (13 Laps) | 18:45 |
WAVE 4 | Men A (17 Laps) | Men B (15 Laps) | 19:20 |
*Races will start 15 seconds apart with an aim of separating them on the course as much as possible.