2022 Spring Stage Race Bible Brought to You By: Arctic Bicycle Club
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2022 Spring Stage Race Bible
Brought to You By:
SPRING STAGE RACE BIBLE 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction 3
2 Spring Stage Race at a Glance 3
3 Important Details 4
4 Race Rules 4
5 Other Details 5
Unsportsmanlike Conduct 5
Protests and Disputes 5
6 Competitions 6
Omnium 6
Point Bonuses 6
7 Awards 6
8 Results 6
9 Overview of Stages 6
Stage 1 – Basher British Hill Climb Prologue 7
Stage 2 – Kincaid Classic 9
Stage 3 – Portage Glacier Time Trial 11
Stage 4 – Hope Road Race 13
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1 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 2022 Spring Stage Race! We are so happy that you have decided to participate
and hope that you have a safe and fun experience! Please read this race bible thoroughly; it
should answer most questions and provides details on each individual stage, as well as race
rules. Should you have any additional questions, please refer to the race director and/or club
president. We have done our best to summarize everything here, but note that some details may
be subject to change once the event is underway.
2 SPRING STAGE RACE AT A GLANCE
Here is a quick overview of the stages and event details. For more detailed information and course
maps, see below.
Overview of Stages
Sign-in
Event Start
Date Event Staging Location Cutoff
Time
Time
Thurs Stage 1: Basher British Hill North & Bivouac Lots on Campbell Airstrip 6:30 PM 7:00 PM
5/5/22 Climb Prologue Rd/Basher Dr
Fri Stage 2: Kincaid Classic Sand Lake Rd Pullout 6:30 PM 7:00 PM
5/6/22
Sat Stage 3: Portage Glacier Portage Visitors Center 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
5/7/22 Time Trial
Sat Stage 4: Hope Road Race Hope Highway Junction 2:00 PM 2:30 PM
5/7/22
Contact Information
General comments/questions:
Club website: Email: bike907@gmail.com
https://arcticbicycleclub.org/arcticroadhome/
For emergencies only:
Race Director, Justin Neff Phone:907.830.3511
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3 IMPORTANT DETAILS
● Registration for the Series or any Stage will be online only. Online registration will be
available for the entire series until 9 pm, Wednesday, May 4th. Registration for individual
stages will close at 9 pm the night prior to the stage.
● All racers (even if you are pre-registered) must sign-in at the registration table prior to
each stage. Racer sign-in will open 1½ hours prior to each event and will close 30 minutes
before the start. If you have not signed in at least 30 minutes prior to your event, you
risk having your name pulled from the start list.
● Racer meetings will occur 15 minutes prior to each event.
● Racers are free to choose their category based on ability level. Racers may not change
their category once the event is underway. In the interest of fairness, the race director may
upgrade a racer to a higher division if warranted by that racer’s performance. If you feel
that you have selected the wrong category, please contact the race director. For stage
series, categories with fewer than five racers will be combined with a similar
category for both racing and results.
● Timing will be conducted using RFID number tags attached to
your seat post. These tags must be picked up prior to the race
during check in and returned after the race at the pick up
location or to the race director.
4 RACE RULES
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with and adhere to these
rules – read them carefully! Failure to follow these rules may result in
disqualification from the race.
Number plates: RFID number tags must be attached to your seat post pointing away from your
rear end, and must be visible and unobstructed at all times.
Sign-in: Racers must sign in at least 30 minutes prior to each event! Failure to do so may result
in being excluded from your event.
Combined Categories: Categories of similar ability may be combined for mass start events.
Racers may draft and work with any other racers in the group with which they start, and will still
be scored within their individual category. Racers may not draft or work with racers from groups
with which they did not start.
Helmets: Helmets must be worn at all times while riding your bike. This includes before and after
events – even if you are just riding around the parking lot. Riding without a helmet at any time is
grounds for immediate disqualification. Helmets are not required while warming up or cooling
down on a stationary trainer.
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Earpieces and Headphones: Devices with earpieces and/or headphones are not permitted at
any time while riding (including before and after racing), during any stage. Headphones may be
worn for trainer warm-ups, but not at any time when your bicycle is in motion.
Aerobars: Aerobars are permitted on Stage 3. Fertility-threatening skinsuits, however, are
encouraged on ALL stages.
Drafting: Drafting is permitted in Stages 2 & 4. Drafting is prohibited in Stages 1 & 3.
Yellow line: The yellow line rule is in effect for all stages. Riders may not cross the yellow line
lane divider at any time. If a painted yellow line is not present, riders must stay as far to the right
as possible. This is extremely important to ensure riders’ safety. Failure to follow this rule may
result in disqualification.
Support: Support/follow cars will not be provided by the race organizers, and follow cars for
individual racers are prohibited. Where appropriate there will be designated pit areas for spare
wheels and other equipment. Outside support is permitted only within these pit areas. Racers may
take assistance from teammates or other racers. Outside support is not permitted on course.
Accepting a hand-up from a moving vehicle is not permitted in any stage.
Neutral zones: In Stages 2 & 4, the feed zone is a neutral zone, except during prime laps and
the last lap of the race. Attacking and passing are not permitted if a racer is clearly attempting to
take support within the neutral zone. Please be courteous of your fellow racers, and allow others
to collect food and clothing safely. Racers taking support should signal their intention to do so.
Riding Position: Racers may not support themselves on their top tubes and/or assume the
“supertuck” position at any time. Racers are encouraged to maintain hand contact with their bars
or brake hoods at all times, especially when riding in groups. Riders may place their forearms on
the handlebar in the mock TT position, but should exercise caution when doing so. Specifically,
they should take account of other riders, action within the group, wind and weather, vehicle traffic,
road condition and surface. Whenever turning on course or maneuvering around the group, hands
must be holding bars or brake hoods.
5 OTHER DETAILS
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT
Unsportsmanlike conduct of any kind will not be tolerated – period. When you are on your bicycle,
you are a role model for other racers, cyclists, and the club. Be competitive, but be courteous and
respectful of others. None of us are getting paid to do this.
PROTESTS AND DISPUTES
Race officials will not be present on the road with the racers, so racers must be self-governing.
All perceived rule violations must be reported within 30 minutes after the race finish. Perceived
errors in the results must be reported in a timely manner to the race director after results are
posted, and at least one hour before the start of the next stage. Disputes will be resolved by the
members of the Arctic Bicycle Club – Road Division Committee.
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6 COMPETITIONS
OMNIUM
All racers competing in at least one event will be eligible for points. Racers who cannot complete
a stage due to a mishap or major mechanical problem may be given finish points, at the race
director’s discretion (see also “free laps” under rules).
Placing will be based on highest overall accumulated points, including any bonuses earned and/or
penalties incurred. Finish points will be infinitely as follows: 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,... (i.e.,
every rider will receive at least one point).
POINT BONUSES
Bonuses will be awarded as indicated in the individual stage descriptions.
Bonuses are applied to overall standings and do not affect the stage placing. Racers who are
relegated or disqualified may be stripped of their bonuses for that stage only, in which case the
bonuses would roll down to the next racer(s) in the finishing order.
7 AWARDS
Awards may include post-race beverages and other goodies. There will be no commemorative
awards such as medals or plaques, but if you win you’ll never forget it and you should constantly
remind others if they forget.
8 RESULTS
Results will be posted after each stage on the road division website:
https://arcticbicycleclub.org/arcticroadhome/
In addition, live timing will be available at the events.
To stay updated with the latest news and be informed as soon as results are available, be sure
to follow the road division on Facebook and Strava.
9 OVERVIEW OF STAGES
The following pages provide added detail and maps for each stage and should answer most
questions. Please contact the race director or club president should you have additional questions
regarding any stage or event details.
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STAGE 1 – BASHER BRITISH HILL CLIMB PROLOGUE
Date Thursday, May 5
Sign-in 5:30-6:30 PM
Registration Online Only
Race start 7:00 PM
Details:
● Directions – Take the Tudor Rd east to Campbell Airstrip Road. Follow Campbell Airstrip
Rd until it turns into Basher Dr.
● Parking – At the North and South Bivouac parking lots on either side of the road. Overflow
parking at Campbell Airstrip Trailhead or Benny Benson school.
● Warm-up – warming up on course is permitted until the first racer goes out.
● Start – individual TT start in 30 second intervals. Exact start times will be posted 30
minutes prior to race start. Faster riders will go out first to minimize passing on course.
Seeding will be at the discretion of the race director.
● Equipment – Road bikes only! No TT bikes or aero bars allowed. Merckx TT format refers
to the era of Eddy Merckx – the good old days of steel frames and downtube shifting and
five cog cassettes. Unlike Merckx, however, you will need to wear a helmet!
● Distance – ~1 km (.62 mile) @ 9.5%
Drafting is not permitted. Pass on the left only. Road will be open to normal traffic. Use
caution at the start/finish line and be alert for starting/finishing racers.
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STAGE 2 – KINCAID CLASSIC
Date Friday, May 6
Sign-in 5:30-6:30 PM
Registration Online Only
Race start 7:00 PM
Details:
● Directions – Head south on Sand Lake Rd until just past the junction with Kincaid Rd
● Parking – Sand Lake pullout
● Warm-up – warming up on course is permitted until the race begins.
● Start – mass start by category. Exact start times will be posted 30 minutes prior to race
start. Categories of similar ability may be combined for this event.
● Distance – 3.6 mile laps.
● Primes – Prime laps will be announced during the race with a cowbell when racers pass
the start/finish area. During prime laps, points will be awarded for the first five across the
start/finish line in each division. Points are as follows: 6,4,3,2,1
● Pagodaberg Strava Prizes – fastest times for the Pagodaberg segment for each
category will receive a special prize. To qualify, you must have a Strava account and join
the ABC Road Racing Strava Club.
● Yellow line rule is in effect. Roads will be open to normal traffic.
Distance in Miles
Divisions Start Time Laps
(approximate)
A Men 7:00 PM 9 32.5
B Men
Master Men 45+ 7:02 PM 9 32.5
A Women
C Men
Master Men 60+
7:04 PM 6 22
B Women
Master Women 45+
C Women
Master Women 60+ 7:06 PM 4 14.5
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STAGE 3 – PORTAGE GLACIER TIME TRIAL
Date Saturday, May 7
Sign-in 9:30 – 10:30 AM
On-site registration? Yes
Race start 11:00 AM
Details:
● Directions – From Anchorage, take New Seward Hwy south - turn left onto Portage
Glacier Rd. Drive all the way to the end of the road and turn on Portage Lake Loop to the
Visitor Center.
● Parking – Portage Visitors Center.
● Warm-up – Warming up on course is permitted until the first racer starts.
● Start – individual TT start in 30 second intervals. Exact start times will be posted 30
minutes prior to race start. Faster riders will go out first to minimize passing on course.
Seeding will be at the discretion of the race director.
● Distance – ~10 miles.
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STAGE 4 – HOPE ROAD RACE
Date Saturday, May 7
Sign-in 1:30-2:00 PM
Registration Online Only
Race start 2:30 PM
Details:
● Directions – South on Seward Highway to Hope Hwy Junction.
● Parking – Hope Hwy Junction parking lot
● Warm-up – warming up on course is permitted.
● Start – mass start by category. Exact start times will be posted 30 minutes prior to race
start. Categories of similar ability may be combined for this event.
● Distance – ~31 mile laps.
● Yellow line rule is in effect. Roads will be open to normal traffic.
Distance in Miles
Divisions Start Time Laps
(approximate)
A Men
B Men 2:30 PM 2 ~62
Master Men 45+
A Women
2:32 PM 2 ~62
B Women
C Men
Master Men 60+ 2:34 PM 1 ~31
Master Women 45+
C Women
Master Women 60+ 2:36 PM 1 ~31
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