Candi Murray
Thank you for racing Cyclocross! The whole OBRA CCX staff appreciates your
participation and hopes that your love of this wacky sport will match our
own. There are a few things that will make the experience more enjoyable
for you and for us!
The number you can pick up at Pain on the Peak or any race after that date
should be worn at all your races. It is category dependent so if you ride
in more than one category be sure to wear the correct number for the
appropriate category. Also, if you are upgraded during the season you will
have to pick up an entirely different and separate number. Please keep your
numbers separate and wear the correct one for the correct race! The scoring
program will not recognize a number that is not within the designated range
for that category.
The number should be pinned on the left side for all races. The first pin
should go just down from the armpit and the others should keep the number
taut and secure on your left side. Feel free to use more than 4 pins. I f
you are unsure on how to put your number on ask!
Cyclocross is scored using human scorers and a high speed Finish Lynx camera
to record every number, every lap. At a regular Cross Crusade race this
means we will record between 8,000 and 10,000 numbers. Because this is so
labor intensive it is very important that your number placement is correct.
Incorrect or unreadable numbers will lead to many additional hours of work
for the officials and result in erroneous results. Our policy has been 'No
visible number, no score.' so you must take some responsibility in this.
Also, do not sit up until after you have crossed the finish line completely
and do not cross the finish line more than once.
Most races will be unable to post results at the event. You can find them
later at www.obra.org. If you feel a mistake has been made, it is your
responsibility to notify the judges within 24 hours of the internet posting.
For most races, send corrections to cmurray@obra.org. Make sure that you
include the race you participated in, your race number, what you were
wearing and what you think the error might be. Results will be considered
final 24 hours after the final posting on our website.
Remember:
1. The Finish Lynx camera is motion activated so please avoid walking,
or standing in front of it. Every time it is activated it takes the scorers
away from actually doing their job. Never ride or walk backwards past the
finish line after you have finished.
2. Once racing has begun, warm up on the course is not allowed. There
will be some short warm-up periods allowed; check on the race flyer or at
registration. Please do not ride while other categories are racing.
3. Rowdy spectators are a part of Cyclocross so please enjoy
yourselves; however, please do not ring any bells around the finish line.
The bell signifies the last lap and oxygen-deprived competitors are easily
confused. Take your cowbells to the run ups, and yell and ring to your
heart's content.
4. If an official removes you from a race, requests for you to put on a
helmet, or any other request please follow their instructions. Failure to
comply with requests from officials may result in you being excluded from
racing in the future.
5. If you have a suggestion or concern, contact the promoters, the
Chief Official or OBRA. Please do not complain to a volunteer or the
property manager.
6. Be a responsible citizen. Poor behavior reflects upon us all.
Don't urinate in public, litter, drink alcohol when not allowed, ride across
sports fields, or use foul language. Complaints from the general public
make it very difficult to secure a location for races the next year.
7. Have fun!
Candi Murray
Candi