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!

Categories for Cyclocross are primarily self selected. A general guideline
to help you pick the correct category is :

Category A- elite level riders
Category B- Cat 3 Road or Cat 2 MTB riders.
Category C- this category exists in the men's fields only. Cat 4/5 Road, Cat
3 MTB
Beginner- those new to the sport
Master's- CCX age 35+ unless noted on the race flyer. Master's may be
limited by categories listed above.
Juniors- CCX age of 11-18. Because of safety concerns, children with an
actual age of 12 and under may not race at the same time as adults.
Clydesdale- 200 pounds

Many of the races will provide their own numbers for your use. It is very
important that you keep the number and wear it only in that particular race
series. Don't assume that one number will work for all the races you attend.
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 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. The
photo below shows the rider on the left with perfect number placement, while
the rider on the right, unfortunately, does not.

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 unofficial policy has
been 'No visible number, no score.' Also, do not sit up until after you
have crossed the finish line completely and do not cross the finish line
more than once. Any movement in front of the camera activates it. Please do
not walk in front of the camera.

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.
You can find the email of the Chief Judge at the top of the results page for
that race. 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. The
penalty for this may be disqualification.

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