Candi Murray
See note below. I also have heard back from multiple riders about urination
by the grandstands. If this happens again and you are caught you will be
suspended for a minimum of 30 days. There are multiple bathrooms at this
venue.
Candi
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From: David Hart [mailto:suckwheel@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 2:22 PM
To: OBRA, Mother
Subject: Fwd: PIR 'free lap'
I am having a system failure so could you please forward on to obrachat,
thanks.
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From: David Hart
Date: Jun 20, 2006 9:59 PM
Subject: PIR 'free lap'
To: "chat, bike"
It has come up a few times so I will cover it here so it's fair to all. I
know some of you have dropped out of PIR as you thought you were done when
you had a mechanical or crash which is not the case. I have also heard
riders dropping out for a lap or two for "who kows what" then jumping back
in-not ok.
PIR has been using crit rules when it comes the 'free lap' rule so here is a
definition and when you can use the free lap. The yellow highlites would be
the most important when it comes to PIR.
Thanks
David Hart
Chief Ref
PIR
Definition:
2.11 Mishap - a crash, puncture, or failure of an essential part of the
bicycle. Problems caused by inadequate preparation or failure to adequately
tighten or fasten components to the bicycle are not mishaps.
17.4.6 Free laps may be granted for mishaps as follows :
A. If the race announcement states that the free lap rule is not in
effect, no free laps will be given.
B. No free laps will be granted during the last 8 km. of a race. A rider
having a mishap during the last 8 km. must make up any distance lost.
C. In case of a mishap, the rider(s) will report to a pit with his
bicycle. Riders may not ride backward on the course to get to a pit, but may
cut through the course to reach a pit. A rider my proceed backwards to the
pit carrying his bicycle.
D. A referee will inspect the bicycle and rider to determine if the
mishap was legitimate. The pit referee will inform the Chief Judge and Chief
Referee of all free lap decisions as soon as possible
E. Normally a rider must return to the race within one lap. In case of a
very short course (generally under 1 kilometer) the Chief Referee may allow
two laps per mishap.
F. If the mishap was legitimate the rider will be returned to the place
he was in the race at the time of the mishap. If he was in a group he will
be returned to the rear of that group. The rider will be ineligible for any
sprint prize for one lap after his return.
G. A rider is entitled to one free lap per mishap