This year in particular, there is a big increase in the number of riders at the TT series and in an attempt to improve the experience, we are making the following changes for the 3rd and final race in the TT series.
Subject: Change to Start Procedure DE TT Series #3
In order to cut down on the amount of time riders are standing in line cooling down before their time trial start, we are instituting a new start procedure. After checking in WITH your number at registration, go north to the water table and pick your start time. Times available are from 08:31:00 to 09:44:30. Yes, you will be able to decide what time you will start from the list of available start times. First come, first served. It would be a good idea to take note of the numbers of the 2 riders preceding you so as to help facilitate lining up in correct order. Once you have selected a start time, please do not attempt to switch with anyone else or come back and change it. This will only lead to more than the usual chaos and may jeopardize other riders getting started in the correct order.
Pick only one start time slot, if you are planning a second run, you must pick a second start time AFTER completion of your first run. If you have a mechanical or DNF, return to the start area and pick a new time from any available slots.
Please come to the start area at least 3 minutes before your selected time so we can keep everyone in order. If you miss your start time, the clock will start without you. Just like at state championships, nationals and most other TT events. If you are late, you must come to the line, stop briefly, and put one foot down before starting.
If you wish to ride a second time you may do so on a space available basis. After your first ride, please come to the start area and select an open time if any are left.
While this is a significant change in our process, we anticipate it will allow you to have the correctly timed warm-up for your race.
Again in summary:
1. Come to registration table to check in ( if preregistered) or register
2. Proceed to North table to select a start time, and remember it or write it down.
3. Be at the start line 3 minutes before your selected start time.
4. A staging volunteer will help line everyone up in start order, be attentive.
5. If you are late and miss your start, you must still stop at start line, put one foot down before starting.
6. After completion of your first run, you may then sign up for a second run as available time slots permit.
7. If you DNF return quickly to the start area and pick a time for a restart on a space available basis.
Being preregistered will help smooth out the process and for race #3 the cost to preregistered riders is $20, without any additional USAC fees tacked on. A full $10 savings over same day registration.
Juniors holding an annual USAC license race at no charge.
Register at:
https://www.usacycling.org/register/2015-1961
Hope to see you Sunday!
Jeff Huser
505-228-9150