Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct

Sara E Davidson

2017-11-08

To be extremely clear on that point - the person involved sent me a very heartfelt apology, and I consider that side of the issue closed. My concern at this point is to clarify the rules about warnings and the system in place to deal with people IF they don't change their behavior after getting warned at a single race.


Jeff Tedder

2017-11-08

Well I guess my thought is, this should be dealt with quicker than waiting for the board to figure out how to deal with people like this….when someone feels like their personal space have been violated and been touched physically by that person as well…..Really, why wait….deal with the person now….I do not know Sara, but its hard to believe that someone would go to the extent of going on the chatline to voice her opinion unless there is truth to this…..I would think all the men and fathers on this list should feel the same, if your wife or daughter, GF whatever got touched by someone and it was not asked for you, you would want it dealt with, or in my case I wopuld just deal with it myself….. just sayin….THERE IS NO ROOM for this kind of behavior within our racing community or any community……NUFF said….

From: OBRA [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of Sara Davidson via OBRA
Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 9:29 AM
To: cmurray@obra.org
Cc: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct

I was told specifically by Cross Crusade officials that their powers extended to their series only. Their response was perfect, but I felt that I had no recourse other than to repeat the process should this rider misbehave at another race - and that doesn't work for me. I wanted to see this rider get an official warning from OBRA, and I was told that this wasn't possible because Kenji felt it wasn't warranted. The process was followed, clearly, but as the recipient of unwanted contact, I found the results of that process deeply unsatisfying.

On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 9:04 AM, Candi Murray wrote:

I think it is important to point out that officials work at the direction of OBRA at the events. They are our representatives and responsible for the results and supervising the action of the participants. When the original action occurred it was reported to the ED and he referred it to the officials. Which would be the appropriate chain of command. The officials would investigate and recommend a course of action which could back to the ED for more disciplinary action.

Candi

From: OBRA [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of T. Kenji Sugahara via OBRA
Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 7:41 AM
To: Sara E Davidson
Cc:
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct

Let me rephrase-

I understand Sara's frustration. However, this is something that the board has been discussing over the past 6 months or so. We definitely applaud the Cross Crusade on their quick actions over the controversies over the last few months. However, our organization needs to ensure that the rules are narrowly tailored and appropriate. We could have done a better job communicating that we have been working on this- and we apologize for this.

Our community has been welcoming and inclusive- and we hope that this spirit continues.

k-

On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 7:17 AM, T. Kenji Sugahara wrote:

That is completely untrue.

We are discussing a code of conduct at the next board meeting. We have also been working on how to include elements of SafeSport into our new rules.

On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 8:53 PM, Sara E Davidson via OBRA wrote:

Interesting. After my recent experience of extremely unwanted physical contact by a spectator, the Cross Crusade promoters and referees bent over backwards to make sure that I felt like the matter had been handled in a way that made me feel welcome and safe. OBRA execs declined to get involved, deferring entirely to the Cross crusade people. What's the point of having rules if they're not willing to use them? I applaud the Cross Crusade team for this new code of conduct - you guys are absolutely amazing.
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Mike Murray

2017-11-08

The information that Sara received was incorrect. The officials at any race can give a rider a warning. Kenji is not empowered to remove that warning or prohibit it unless there is an appeal. Accrued warnings at subsequent event may lead to penalties including suspension. For sufficiently serious offenses the Chief Referee can request suspension which obviously would extend to future races. Suspension requests are referred to Kenji.

It is my expectation that the source of the misinformation will be investigated and efforts will be made to correct that.

An semantic but important distinction is the officials are not “Cross Crusade” officials. They are OBRA officials working at the Cross Crusade. The officials are the representation of OBRA at races.

Mike Murray
Sent from a mobile device.

> On Nov 8, 2017, at 09:28, Sara Davidson wrote:
>
> I was told specifically by Cross Crusade officials that their powers extended to their series only. Their response was perfect, but I felt that I had no recourse other than to repeat the process should this rider misbehave at another race - and that doesn't work for me. I wanted to see this rider get an official warning from OBRA, and I was told that this wasn't possible because Kenji felt it wasn't warranted. The process was followed, clearly, but as the recipient of unwanted contact, I found the results of that process deeply unsatisfying.
>
>
>
>> On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 9:04 AM, Candi Murray wrote:
>> I think it is important to point out that officials work at the direction of OBRA at the events. They are our representatives and responsible for the results and supervising the action of the participants. When the original action occurred it was reported to the ED and he referred it to the officials. Which would be the appropriate chain of command. The officials would investigate and recommend a course of action which could back to the ED for more disciplinary action.
>>
>> Candi
>>
>>
>>
>> From: OBRA [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of T. Kenji Sugahara via OBRA
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 7:41 AM
>> To: Sara E Davidson
>> Cc:
>> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct
>>
>>
>>
>> Let me rephrase-
>>
>>
>>
>> I understand Sara's frustration. However, this is something that the board has been discussing over the past 6 months or so. We definitely applaud the Cross Crusade on their quick actions over the controversies over the last few months. However, our organization needs to ensure that the rules are narrowly tailored and appropriate. We could have done a better job communicating that we have been working on this- and we apologize for this.
>>
>>
>>
>> Our community has been welcoming and inclusive- and we hope that this spirit continues.
>>
>>
>>
>> k-
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 7:17 AM, T. Kenji Sugahara wrote:
>>
>> That is completely untrue.
>>
>>
>>
>> We are discussing a code of conduct at the next board meeting. We have also been working on how to include elements of SafeSport into our new rules.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 8:53 PM, Sara E Davidson via OBRA wrote:
>>
>> Interesting. After my recent experience of extremely unwanted physical contact by a spectator, the Cross Crusade promoters and referees bent over backwards to make sure that I felt like the matter had been handled in a way that made me feel welcome and safe. OBRA execs declined to get involved, deferring entirely to the Cross crusade people. What's the point of having rules if they're not willing to use them? I applaud the Cross Crusade team for this new code of conduct - you guys are absolutely amazing.
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>> Phone: 503-278-5550
>> http://www.obra.org
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Sara Davidson

2017-11-08

I was told specifically by Cross Crusade officials that their powers
extended to their series only. Their response was perfect, but I felt that
I had no recourse other than to repeat the process should this rider
misbehave at another race - and that doesn't work for me. I wanted to see
this rider get an official warning from OBRA, and I was told that this
wasn't possible because Kenji felt it wasn't warranted. The process was
followed, clearly, but as the recipient of unwanted contact, I found the
results of that process deeply unsatisfying.

On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 9:04 AM, Candi Murray wrote:

> I think it is important to point out that officials work at the direction
> of OBRA at the events. They are our representatives and responsible for the
> results and supervising the action of the participants. When the original
> action occurred it was reported to the ED and he referred it to the
> officials. Which would be the appropriate chain of command. The officials
> would investigate and recommend a course of action which could back to the
> ED for more disciplinary action.
>
> Candi
>
>
>
> *From:* OBRA [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] *On Behalf Of *T. Kenji
> Sugahara via OBRA
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 8, 2017 7:41 AM
> *To:* Sara E Davidson
> *Cc:*
> *Subject:* Re: [OBRA Chat] Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct
>
>
>
> Let me rephrase-
>
>
>
> I understand Sara's frustration. However, this is something that the
> board has been discussing over the past 6 months or so. We definitely
> applaud the Cross Crusade on their quick actions over the controversies
> over the last few months. However, our organization needs to ensure that
> the rules are narrowly tailored and appropriate. We could have done a
> better job communicating that we have been working on this- and we
> apologize for this.
>
>
>
> Our community has been welcoming and inclusive- and we hope that this
> spirit continues.
>
>
>
> k-
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 7:17 AM, T. Kenji Sugahara wrote:
>
> That is completely untrue.
>
>
>
> We are discussing a code of conduct at the next board meeting. We have
> also been working on how to include elements of SafeSport into our new
> rules.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 8:53 PM, Sara E Davidson via OBRA <
> obra@list.obra.org> wrote:
>
> Interesting. After my recent experience of extremely unwanted physical
> contact by a spectator, the Cross Crusade promoters and referees bent over
> backwards to make sure that I felt like the matter had been handled in a
> way that made me feel welcome and safe. OBRA execs declined to get
> involved, deferring entirely to the Cross crusade people. What's the point
> of having rules if they're not willing to use them? I applaud the Cross
> Crusade team for this new code of conduct - you guys are absolutely amazing.
> _______________________________________________
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> obra@list.obra.org
> http://list.obra.org/mailman/listinfo/obra
> Unsubscribe: obra-unsubscribe@list.obra.org
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> Kenji Sugahara
> Executive Director
> Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
> Phone: 503-278-5550 <(503)%20278-5550>
> http://www.obra.org
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> Kenji Sugahara
> Executive Director
> Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
> Phone: 503-278-5550 <(503)%20278-5550>
> http://www.obra.org
>


Eric Aldinger

2017-11-08

Irrespective of what OBRA is actually doing, and I believe you are working
on this already, it is important to listen to our racer's statement. She
did not feel heard by the sanctioning body.

That is an area OBRA can improve, not a terrible thing to know. Perhaps we
can work out an improved ombudsmen process with an official communication
channel and reporting guidelines. I don't see anything clear on the
website. Looking at the various communication channels published on the
OBRA website, I see nothing that clearly points me to complaints not
related to scoring.

http://obra.org/mailing_lists

We could start there.

On Nov 7, 2017 8:54 PM, "Sara E Davidson via OBRA"
wrote:

Interesting. After my recent experience of extremely unwanted physical
contact by a spectator, the Cross Crusade promoters and referees bent over
backwards to make sure that I felt like the matter had been handled in a
way that made me feel welcome and safe. OBRA execs declined to get
involved, deferring entirely to the Cross crusade people. What's the point
of having rules if they're not willing to use them? I applaud the Cross
Crusade team for this new code of conduct - you guys are absolutely amazing.
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Candi Murray

2017-11-08

I think it is important to point out that officials work at the direction of OBRA at the events. They are our representatives and responsible for the results and supervising the action of the participants. When the original action occurred it was reported to the ED and he referred it to the officials. Which would be the appropriate chain of command. The officials would investigate and recommend a course of action which could back to the ED for more disciplinary action.

Candi

From: OBRA [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of T. Kenji Sugahara via OBRA
Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 7:41 AM
To: Sara E Davidson
Cc:
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct

Let me rephrase-

I understand Sara's frustration. However, this is something that the board has been discussing over the past 6 months or so. We definitely applaud the Cross Crusade on their quick actions over the controversies over the last few months. However, our organization needs to ensure that the rules are narrowly tailored and appropriate. We could have done a better job communicating that we have been working on this- and we apologize for this.

Our community has been welcoming and inclusive- and we hope that this spirit continues.

k-

On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 7:17 AM, T. Kenji Sugahara > wrote:

That is completely untrue.

We are discussing a code of conduct at the next board meeting. We have also been working on how to include elements of SafeSport into our new rules.

On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 8:53 PM, Sara E Davidson via OBRA > wrote:

Interesting. After my recent experience of extremely unwanted physical contact by a spectator, the Cross Crusade promoters and referees bent over backwards to make sure that I felt like the matter had been handled in a way that made me feel welcome and safe. OBRA execs declined to get involved, deferring entirely to the Cross crusade people. What's the point of having rules if they're not willing to use them? I applaud the Cross Crusade team for this new code of conduct - you guys are absolutely amazing.
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Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
Phone: 503-278-5550
http://www.obra.org


T. Kenji Sugahara

2017-11-08

Let me rephrase-

I understand Sara's frustration. However, this is something that the board
has been discussing over the past 6 months or so. We definitely applaud
the Cross Crusade on their quick actions over the controversies over the
last few months. However, our organization needs to ensure that the rules
are narrowly tailored and appropriate. We could have done a better job
communicating that we have been working on this- and we apologize for this.

Our community has been welcoming and inclusive- and we hope that this
spirit continues.

k-

On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 7:17 AM, T. Kenji Sugahara wrote:

> That is completely untrue.
>
> We are discussing a code of conduct at the next board meeting. We have
> also been working on how to include elements of SafeSport into our new
> rules.
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 8:53 PM, Sara E Davidson via OBRA <
> obra@list.obra.org> wrote:
>
>> Interesting. After my recent experience of extremely unwanted physical
>> contact by a spectator, the Cross Crusade promoters and referees bent over
>> backwards to make sure that I felt like the matter had been handled in a
>> way that made me feel welcome and safe. OBRA execs declined to get
>> involved, deferring entirely to the Cross crusade people. What's the point
>> of having rules if they're not willing to use them? I applaud the Cross
>> Crusade team for this new code of conduct - you guys are absolutely amazing.
>> _______________________________________________
>> OBRA mailing list
>> obra@list.obra.org
>> http://list.obra.org/mailman/listinfo/obra
>> Unsubscribe: obra-unsubscribe@list.obra.org
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Kenji Sugahara
> Executive Director
> Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
> Phone: 503-278-5550 <(503)%20278-5550>
> http://www.obra.org
>

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Executive Director
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Phone: 503-278-5550 <(503)%20278-5550>
http://www.obra.org


T. Kenji Sugahara

2017-11-08

That is completely untrue.

We are discussing a code of conduct at the next board meeting. We have
also been working on how to include elements of SafeSport into our new
rules.

On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 8:53 PM, Sara E Davidson via OBRA wrote:

> Interesting. After my recent experience of extremely unwanted physical
> contact by a spectator, the Cross Crusade promoters and referees bent over
> backwards to make sure that I felt like the matter had been handled in a
> way that made me feel welcome and safe. OBRA execs declined to get
> involved, deferring entirely to the Cross crusade people. What's the point
> of having rules if they're not willing to use them? I applaud the Cross
> Crusade team for this new code of conduct - you guys are absolutely amazing.
> _______________________________________________
> OBRA mailing list
> obra@list.obra.org
> http://list.obra.org/mailman/listinfo/obra
> Unsubscribe: obra-unsubscribe@list.obra.org
>

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Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
Phone: 503-278-5550
http://www.obra.org


Sara E Davidson

2017-11-08

Interesting. After my recent experience of extremely unwanted physical contact by a spectator, the Cross Crusade promoters and referees bent over backwards to make sure that I felt like the matter had been handled in a way that made me feel welcome and safe. OBRA execs declined to get involved, deferring entirely to the Cross crusade people. What's the point of having rules if they're not willing to use them? I applaud the Cross Crusade team for this new code of conduct - you guys are absolutely amazing.


paul bourcier

2017-11-06

Here is what Arnold has to say about the pic!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HrnWC8zBcE

On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 11:14 PM, Matt via OBRA wrote:

> How does the current OBRA cover photo square with the first rule of the
> code?
> Looks to me like one of these guys is in the wrong, there is really no
> reason to be throwing elbows period. When there is room and no other
> riders around (based on what I can see in the photo), even more so. Sagan
> got tossed from the tour for less than this (granted, I think that was a
> bullshit call), but still. Can't tell the context of the photo, who was
> being overtaken, was someone trying to block someone else?
>
> In all seriousness, this cover photo has been bothering me. I personally
> think this kind of riding is uncalled for at any level and especially in
> recreational racing. Sure the photo looks dramatic, but is this a standard
> of riding we support as a community?
> What do you think? What do the riders in this photo think?
>
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Mike Murray

2017-11-06

It is a misinterpretation to think that OBRA conduct rules only cover
on-course behavior. Fraud, theft, violations of laws and ordinances, and
public urination and defecation, doping violations, assault are all
explicitly stated in the OBRA rules and are not limited to on-course
behavior. Arguably all the items listed in the recently stated Crusade
rules are already covered by the existing OBRA rules although there are
some items that the Crusade rules have listed that are not specifically
stated in the OBRA rules. I would also question that USAC’s conduct rules
are significantly more expansive.

I should also point out that there is a process delineated in the OBRA
rules to allow event specific rules which I expect that the Crusade
organizers have followed.

Mike Murray

For reference:

11. Rider Conduct

11.1 General

Riders are responsible for their own conduct, including arriving

on time with the correct equipment. No rider shall benefit from his

or her misconduct. No team shall benefit from its misconduct, or

the misconduct of one of its members. Laws and ordinances of

appropriate jurisdictions shall be observed during participation in

any event.

11.2 Misconduct

11.2.1 Punishment

Misconduct may be punished at the discretion of the Chief

Referee.

11.2.2 Examples of misconduct

The forms of misconduct include, but are not limited to:

- Unsportsmanlike conduct

- Theft

- Fraud (including falsifying information on an entry)

- Causing any race to have a result other than on the merits of the

competitors

- Dangerous Riding

- Making an abrupt motion which interferes with the forward

progress of another rider

- Using foul or abusive language or conduct toward any individual

- Pushing or holding another rider (whether on a different team

or not) except in Madison where riders may only push their

teammate.

- Failure to follow a referee’s order

- Completing any part of the course without a bicycle. (It is not

required to ride the bicycle the entire course.)

- Not maintaining equipment properly so that it is dangerous (i.e.

insufficient glue on tires, etc.)

- Riding on a race course when not entered in an event in progress.

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- Taking pace from a vehicle or from a rider in a different race

- Violating any of the OBRA Racing Rules

11.3 Public Urination and/or Defecation

Riders who are caught urinating and/or defecating in public will be

subject to penalties up to and including suspension. In general,

the chief referee shall take into account the following when

imposing a penalty or making a recommendation for a suspension.

1. availability of toilet facilities

2. type of event

3. type of venue

4. presence of the public and/or minors

5. sophistication of the rider

6. location of behavior

7. any extenuating circumstances (medical condition etc)

8. previous violations

In any recommendation for suspension, the Chief Referee shall

document the above criteria and submit to the Executive Director.

The Executive Director shall consider the above criteria in

determining the appropriateness and duration of a suspension.

Any rider punished for public urination and/or defecation must

send a note of apology to the venue owner if appropriate and to

the promoter of the event.

If the behavior results in a direct loss of a venue e.g. the urination/

defecation is cited in a letter denying use of a venue, the Board

of Directors may impose any punishment up to a permanent

suspension from the organization.

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11.4 Rider responsibilities

It is the rider’s responsibility to know the course and the rules of

the event. It is forbidden to take any other route.

11.5 Later discovered misconduct

Misconduct may be punished after expiration of the protest period.

Only the Board of Directors can imposed punishment under 11.4.

11.5 Accrual of warnings

Riders who accrue 3 misconduct warnings from a Chief Referee

within one calendar year may be suspended for a period of 30

days with the approval of the Board of Directors. If, after the

suspension, the rider accrues another warning within the same

calendar year, the Board of Directors may deem the rider ineligible

to ride for the rest of the calendar year. Calendar year shall be

defined as the season running from January 1st of the year to

December 31st of the same year.

13. Suspensions

13.1 Suspendable offenses

A rider or club can be suspended for the following:

13.1.1 any violation of rule 11.2

13.1.2 Assaulting a race official or another rider

13.1.3 Grossly un-sportsmanlike conduct

13.1.4 Failing to meet a financial obligation to OBRA or an entity

associated with OBRA. The suspension will last until the debt is

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made good. This includes but is not limited to:

-Not paying club dues

-Not paying operational surcharges

-Not paying insurance surcharges

-Writing a bad check to a race organizer or race official.

13.1.5 Associated entities wishing to have a rider or club

suspended under 13.1.4 must provide supporting documentation.

19. Anti-Doping Policy

19.1 General

In the spirit of ethics, fair play and honesty OBRA does not allow

doping in any OBRA sponsored or affiliated event. By participating

in an OBRA sponsored or affiliated event, the athlete agrees not to

commit an anti-doping violation and will willfully submit to testing

of his or her bodily specimens when required to do so by any

OBRA official.

19.2 Violations

The following constitute anti-doping rule violations:

19.2.1 Presence of prohibited substance, metabolites or markers

The presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or

Markers in an Athlete’s bodily Specimen. It is each Athlete’s

personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited Substance enters his or

her body. Athletes are responsible for any Prohibited Substance

or its Metabolites or Markers found to be present in their bodily

Specimens. Accordingly, it is not necessary that intent, fault,

negligence or knowing Use on the Athlete’s part be demonstrated

in order to establish an anti-doping violation.

19.2.2 Use or attempt

Use or Attempted Use of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited

Method

19.2.3 Refusal to provide sample

Refusing, or failing without compelling justification, to submit to

Sample collection after notification as authorized in these AntiDoping

Rules or otherwise evading Sample collection.

19.2.4 Tampering or attempted tampering

Tampering or attempting to tamper, with any part of Doping

Control.

19.2.5 Possession

Possession of Prohibited Substances and Methods

19.2.6. Trafficking

Trafficking in any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method.

19.2.7 Administration or attempted administration

Administration or Attempted administration of a Prohibited

Substance or Prohibited Method to any Athlete, or assisting,

encouraging, aiding, abetting, covering up or any other type of

complicity involving an anti-doping rule violation or any Attempted

violation.

OBRA members participating in, or at the site of, an OBRA

sponsored or affiliated event found in possession or observed

using questionable substances must be prepared and willing to

provide proof of the contents of the substance.

19.2.8 Prohibited substances and methods

The current “Prohibited Substance and Prohibited Method” list is

available from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). This list is

subject to change at any time, and it is the athlete’s responsibility

to be familiar with the current list.

*From:* OBRA [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] *On Behalf Of *Brad
Davidson via OBRA
*Sent:* Monday, November 06, 2017 09:51
*To:* Obra
*Subject:* Re: [OBRA Chat] Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct

Re: the Code of Conduct: I think this is fantastic! I hope promoters and
the OBRA board will take more steps like these to ensure that everyone
continues to feel welcome, safe, and supported before, during, and after
the race. I'm honestly surprised that OBRA doesn't have more guidelines
around behavior outside the race course - the USAC Code of Conduct for
example is much more expansive in terms of proscribed behaviors - while our
Racing Rules almost exclusively cover on-course behavior, and even within
that limited scope leave pretty much everything up to the promoter and head
ref.

https://www.usacycling.org/usa-cycling-code-of-conduct.htm

Re the current picture - anyone complaining about 'throwing elbows' at the
top of the run/ride-up hill at Deschutes has clearly never been there in
person.

-Brad

On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 11:25 PM, John Wilger via OBRA
wrote:

o_O

Out of curiosity, were you there, and do you recognize the part of the
course where this was taken?

On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 11:20 PM Matt via OBRA wrote:

How does the current OBRA cover photo square with the first rule of the
code?
Looks to me like one of these guys is in the wrong, there is really no
reason to be throwing elbows period. When there is room and no other
riders around (based on what I can see in the photo), even more so. Sagan
got tossed from the tour for less than this (granted, I think that was a
bullshit call), but still. Can't tell the context of the photo, who was
being overtaken, was someone trying to block someone else?

In all seriousness, this cover photo has been bothering me. I personally
think this kind of riding is uncalled for at any level and especially in
recreational racing. Sure the photo looks dramatic, but is this a standard
of riding we support as a community?
What do you think? What do the riders in this photo think?

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Brad Davidson

2017-11-06

Re: the Code of Conduct: I think this is fantastic! I hope promoters and
the OBRA board will take more steps like these to ensure that everyone
continues to feel welcome, safe, and supported before, during, and after
the race. I'm honestly surprised that OBRA doesn't have more guidelines
around behavior outside the race course - the USAC Code of Conduct for
example is much more expansive in terms of proscribed behaviors - while our
Racing Rules almost exclusively cover on-course behavior, and even within
that limited scope leave pretty much everything up to the promoter and head
ref.

https://www.usacycling.org/usa-cycling-code-of-conduct.htm

Re the current picture - anyone complaining about 'throwing elbows' at the
top of the run/ride-up hill at Deschutes has clearly never been there in
person.

-Brad

On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 11:25 PM, John Wilger via OBRA
wrote:

> o_O
>
> Out of curiosity, were you there, and do you recognize the part of the
> course where this was taken?
>
> On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 11:20 PM Matt via OBRA wrote:
>
>> How does the current OBRA cover photo square with the first rule of the
>> code?
>> Looks to me like one of these guys is in the wrong, there is really no
>> reason to be throwing elbows period. When there is room and no other
>> riders around (based on what I can see in the photo), even more so. Sagan
>> got tossed from the tour for less than this (granted, I think that was a
>> bullshit call), but still. Can't tell the context of the photo, who was
>> being overtaken, was someone trying to block someone else?
>>
>> In all seriousness, this cover photo has been bothering me. I personally
>> think this kind of riding is uncalled for at any level and especially in
>> recreational racing. Sure the photo looks dramatic, but is this a standard
>> of riding we support as a community?
>> What do you think? What do the riders in this photo think?
>>
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John Wilger

2017-11-06

o_O

Out of curiosity, were you there, and do you recognize the part of the
course where this was taken?

On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 11:20 PM Matt via OBRA wrote:

> How does the current OBRA cover photo square with the first rule of the
> code?
> Looks to me like one of these guys is in the wrong, there is really no
> reason to be throwing elbows period. When there is room and no other
> riders around (based on what I can see in the photo), even more so. Sagan
> got tossed from the tour for less than this (granted, I think that was a
> bullshit call), but still. Can't tell the context of the photo, who was
> being overtaken, was someone trying to block someone else?
>
> In all seriousness, this cover photo has been bothering me. I personally
> think this kind of riding is uncalled for at any level and especially in
> recreational racing. Sure the photo looks dramatic, but is this a standard
> of riding we support as a community?
> What do you think? What do the riders in this photo think?
>
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How does the current OBRA cover photo square with the first rule of the code?
Looks to me like one of these guys is in the wrong, there is really no reason to be throwing elbows period. When there is room and no other riders around (based on what I can see in the photo), even more so. Sagan got tossed from the tour for less than this (granted, I think that was a bullshit call), but still. Can't tell the context of the photo, who was being overtaken, was someone trying to block someone else?

In all seriousness, this cover photo has been bothering me. I personally think this kind of riding is uncalled for at any level and especially in recreational racing. Sure the photo looks dramatic, but is this a standard of riding we support as a community?
What do you think? What do the riders in this photo think?


Cross Crusade

2017-11-05

Dear OBRA Community,

Due to some unfortunate recent events in the OBRA cyclocross community, the Cyclocross Crusade has come together to create a Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct, which include expectations to help foster and support a community where everyone can feel welcome, safe and valued. We ask that you read over this code and adhere to it while attending Cyclocross Crusade events. If you have any question, comments, concerns or feedback, please email info@crosscrusade.com so we can hear them.

Thank you,

- The Cyclocross Crusade Crew
Andy, Bret, Chipp, Emily, Jim, Joe, Jon, Kevin, Rick, Sherry, Steven & Tony

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Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct:

The Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct is set out to provide a safe and accepting environment for all peoples to enjoy the sport of cyclocross.

We expect all participants, spectators, officials, staff, sponsors and other people associated with any Cyclocross Crusade event or activity to adhere to this code of conduct as a principle of being a steward of the sport and spirit of cyclocross. In the unfortunate event in which a violation of these codes of conduct occurs, please contact any Cyclocross Crusade Crew member or race official, or email info@crosscrusade.com, to ensure everyone feels welcome and safe at Cyclocross Crusade events.

Failure to adhere to the Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct may result in expulsion and future exclusion from Cyclocross Crusade events and activities.

Code of Conduct:

(a) Be decent and kind to one another, and treat each other with the same respect you would like to receive.

(b) Follow all crew members��� and officials��� instructions without question or hesitation.

(c) Have fun and participate well.

(d) Be active in building and promoting the community of cyclocross.

Violations of the Cyclocross Crusade Code of Conduct:

(a) Violation of rules established by OBRA, or other governing bodies of the Cyclocross Crusade events.

(b) Discrimination or harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, or national origin.

(c) Any non-consensual physical or sexual contact or advance or other inappropriate sexually oriented behavior or threatening action directed towards any person. This includes, but is not limited to, physical, sexual, verbal or emotional abuse of any person attending a Cyclocross Crusade event.

(d) Any act of fraud, deception, or dishonesty in connection with any Cyclocross Crusade-related activity.

(e) Providing alcohol to a person under 21 years of age or the consumption of alcohol by a person under 21 years of age.

(f) The illegal possession, use or dissemination of drugs or any controlled substances.

(g) Excessive alcoholic or drug consumption while at Cyclocross Crusade events.

(h) Any obscene language or gesture, or other threatening language or conduct directed towards any person at Cyclocross Crusade event.

(i) Any intentional damage to or theft of private or public property while at a Cyclocross Crusade event.

(j) Public urination, indecent exposure or any similar inappropriate public display or conduct.