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RC3 River City CYCLING CLASSIC August 14 & 15, 2021 2021 Technical Guide
River City CYCLING CLASSIC
August 14 & 15, 2021
Racers,
Welcome to the “second-inaugural” River City Cycling Classic (RC3)! While COVID may
have beat-up the race calendar in 2020, 2021 is a new year and we look forwar to safely
hosting our omnium and providing an event for everyone to enjoy. Our goal as the Inland
Empire cycling community is to provide a race of exceptional competitiveness and quality
that will serve as the capstone of the road racing season here and serve as a segue into the
cyclocross season.
We believe that a healthy season of road racing should last through the spring, summer,
and into the fall months. There is no better time to race than under the sunny blue skies and
perfect temperatures offered in abundance here. Also, we believe we have some of the
best roads to race on in the entire region, and we want to showcase what we have to offer
on this side of the state.
The team that is putting this together is still rather new. So, this event is serving two
purposes. First, to provide the race, and second, to provide our team training on how to
organize a race like this. With this newfound knowledge and experience, we hope to
provide even more races in the future to help strengthen and unify our community. The
great news is we’re young (we’re claiming 30s and 40s as youthful, because we can), and
we’re not going anywhere for quite some time. RC3 is only the beginning folks. Hold tight
while we take the reins and figure out how to drive this wagon train.
~ Team RC3
Washington State Bicycling Association
CHAMPIONSHIPS
RC3 RC3 has been selected to host the following regional championships!
Master/Senior Road Race Championships (Liberty Road Race)
Master Criterium Championships (Riverbend Criterium)
USA Cycling Permit: #2021-3457 | Facebook: @RCCyclingClassic | IG: river.city.cyclingGeneral Information
The River City Cycling Classic is a cycling omnium, including a time trial and road race on Saturday, August 14, and
a criterium on Sunday, August 15. Unlike a stage race, racers can compete in events individually with no need to
pass one event to qualify for the next. Do one or all three!
COVID Protocols
The River City Cycling Classic will follow all COVID related rules and recommendations as required by both
Washington, Idaho, and USA Cycling. Due to the ever evolving situation, more information on event-safety protocols
will be announced via social media as the race nears.
Please see the addendums at the end of this tech guide for the latest COVID information.
Race Committee
Role Name Phone / Text Email
Race Director John Stoker 509.998.8711 spokane@teamodz.com
Volunteer Coordinator Jason Mower 509.868.7935 themow@comcast.net
Technical Director Mike Sirott 509.868.8604 mikesirott@gmail.com
Communications Director Nathan Gallahan 208.771.2099 nathan.gallahan@gmail.com
Bob Stoker Memorial Time Trial [Course Profile]
SATURDAY MORNING
New to the Inland Empire, our time trial is 6.5+ miles heading into the hills via East Dishman-Mica Road. The route
features 608 feet of elevation gain with a maximum grade of 9.9%. The course is along an active road, with a nice
shoulder. The turn-around is well placed along a decent road and shouldn’t present a challenge for amateur or
experienced riders. [Time trial bikes are allowed.]
Liberty Road Race [Course Profile]
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
This is a fast course on a 29-mile loop in the rolling farm country of the Palouse. There are a few large rollers with
grades of 4-6 percent. There are no steep climbs. Team tactics and the wind often decide the result of this race. The
finish line is on top of a gentle climb just west of the start location. Registration and staging is at Liberty High School ,
near Spangle Wash. Although this race also starts at the Liberty High School, it is a completely different course than
Ronde van Palouse: no gravel, less hills, and different direction.
Riverbend Criterium [Course Profile]
SUNDAY
Riverbend is the quintessential “industrial park criterium.” The 1-mile loop within the Riverbend Commerce Park in
Post Falls, Idaho features wide streets, good pavement, and safe turns. The Start/Finish is at the Buck Knives factory.
River City Time Trial Road Race Criterium
Entrance Fees Cycling Classic Only Only Only
Before June 15 (Early Bird) $100 $45 $50 $50
June 15 – August 10 $125 $45 $60 $60
August 14 & 15 (onsite) $150 $50 $65 $65
Team Two TeamODZ
Wheeler /
Specialized
Our Spokane
SponsorsCompeting Categories
Men Men Pro/1/2
Men 3
Men 4/Novice
Masters Men 40+ 1/2/3
Masters Men 40+ 4/Novice
Masters Men 50+
Masters Men 60+
Masters Men 70+
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Women Pro/1/2
Women
Women 3 USAC Licensing
Women 4/Novice
USA Cycling license required to race. Online
Registration is $50. One day licenses for
Masters Women 40+ 1/2/3
novice men and novice women is $10 and
Masters Women 40+ 4/Novice
available at the race. All other categories must
Masters Women 50+
have an USA Cycling annual license which
Masters Women 60+ can be purchased at www.usacycling.org (not
Masters Women 70+ for sale at the race).
There will be also be a youth race at the Riverbend Criterium
Youth Kid’s Ride 8 and below Free registration & prizes (15-min race)
Rider Registration
Rider’s licenses will be checked prior to picking up race packets, bib numbers, and other info. Everyone is required
to check in at the registration tent and sign the USA Cycling Competitive Release Form. All international riders with
a UCI license from another National Federation will be permitted to race. Your registration acknowledges that you
have read this tech guide. Please take a screen shot of your license as cell service may not be available.
Please note: All racers must sign in at least 30-minutes prior to the start of each event.
TT Sign In Road Race Sign In Criterium Sign In
Saturday, August 14, 6 to 9 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chester Community Church Liberty High School Buck Knives
11703 E Dishman Mica Rd 6404 E Spangle Waverly Road 660 S Lochsa Street
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Spangle, WA 99031 Post Falls, ID 83854
RESULTS
Results will be posted near the registration
table located at the time trial, road race,
and criterium. Results will also be
found at https://gcracingllc.comRace Regulations & Procedures
Number Placement Feed Zones
• WSBA Numbers will be used, but not mandatory. There will be one feed zone during the Liberty
• A race number will be issued at sign-in if a WSBA Road Race, which will be handled in accordance
number is not available. with USAC rules 3C5(a), 3C5(b), 3C5(c). The feed
• Riders with race numbers that are altered (e.g. cut or zone will be provided for all competing categories
folded), mutilated, badly positioned, or covered shall be depending on the distance each group is racing.
subject to penalties.) If you have trash or bottles you need to discard,
• Bib numbers should be worn on either side of a racer’s please only do so within the zone. Neutral water
jersey and positioned such that each number is legible support will be provided
and approximately horizontal when the racer is on their
bike.
Omnium Rules
• Omnium tie breaker. In case of a tie on total points, the tie will be broken in favor of the rider who has: (a) the
most first place finishes or, if still tied, the most second place finishes, etc., or if still tied; (b) the highest placing in
the road race, followed by the highest placing in the crit., followed by the highest placing in the TT.
• Omnium payouts with take place following the podium ceremonies Sunday.
• Prize money will be handed directly to participants. All prize money not picked up will be mailed within
10 business days. Racers must contact the race director to provide a mailing address. Merchandise will be
distributed at podium presentation for each event. Merchandise cannot be shipped, racers must be present to
claim merchandise prizes.
Omnium Scoring Omnium Payouts
Place TT RR Crit Men Men Pro/1/2 $200 / $100 / $50
Men 3
1 17 20 20 $150 / $100 / $50
Men 4/Novice Prizes
2 14 17 17
Masters Men 40+ 1/2/3 Prizes
3 12 15 15 Masters Men 40+ 4/Novice Prizes
4 10 13 13 Masters Men 50+ Prizes
Masters Men 60+ Prizes
5 8 11 11
Masters Men 70+ Prizes
6 7 10 10
Women Women Pro/1/2 $200 / $100 / $50
7 6 9 9 Women 3 $150 / $100 / $50
8 5 8 8 Women 4/Novice Prizes
Masters Women 40+ 1/2/3 Prizes
9 4 7 7
Masters Women 40+ 4/Novice Prizes
10 3 6 6 Masters Women 50+ Prizes
11 2 5 5 Masters Women 60+ Prizes
Masters Women 70+
12
Prizes
1 4 4
13 3 3
14 2 2 Payouts will be adjusted in conjunction
with the number of registrants
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Memorial Time Trial
Time trials start Saturday at 8 a.m.
The time trial is 6.5+ miles long, heading into the hills via
East Dishman-Mica Road. The route features ~ 608 feet of
elevation gain with a maximum grade of 9.9%. The course
is along an active road, with a nice shoulder. The turn-
around is well placed along a road and shouldn’t present
a challenge for amateur or experienced riders.
[Time trial bikes are allowed.]
Course Profile
Staging Area Overflow Parking
Chester Community Church Craft & Gather
11703 E Dishman Mica Rd 4403 S Dishman Mica Rd
Spokane Valley, WA Spokane Valley, WA
99206 99206
Schedule
The time trial start list will be published on the RC3
Facebook Page the Friday before the race (Please
register before 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 to be on
this list). The start list for those who register on the day of
the time trial, will be developed as people register on a
first-come/first-to-race basis following those who pre-
registered.
The will be no parking at the start line.
Please stage at the Church and minimize
warming up on the course itself.Liberty
Road Race
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Road races start Saturday @ 1 p.m.
This is a fast course on a 29-mile loop in the rolling farm country
of the Palouse. There are a few large rollers with grades of 4-6 percent.
There are no steep climbs. Team tactics and the wind often decide the
result of this race. The finish line is on top of a gentle climb just west of the
start location. NOTE: There is a railroad track crossing at mile 25. The
tracks are fairly safe but use some caution and common sense.
Course Profile
Race Notes Staging Area
• Please bring an extra set of wheels. Liberty High School
Wheels are wheels in/out unless 6404 E Spangle Waverly Rd
declared neutral by race official. Spangle, WA 99031
• Centerline rule will be enforced.
Schedule Category Start Time Distance Caravan
Men Men Pro / 1 / 2
Men Cat 3 1 p.m. 86 miles 1
Masters Men 40+ 1 / 2 / 3
Men Men Cat 4 / Novice 1:05 p.m. 57 miles 2
Men Masters Men 40+ 4 / Novice
Masters Men 50+
Women Women Pro / 1 / 2 1:10 p.m. 57 miles 3
Women Cat 3
Masters Women 40+ 1 / 2 / 3
Men Masters Men 60+ and 70+
Women Women 4/Novice
1:15 p.m. 29 miles 4
Masters Women 40+ 4 / Novice
Masters Women 50+, 60+, and 70+Riverbend
Criterium
Crits starts Sunday @ 9 a.m.
Riverbend is the quintessential “industrial
park criterium.” The 1-mile loop within the
Riverbend Commerce Park in Post Falls, Idaho
features wide streets, good pavement, and
safe turns. The Start/Finish is at the Buck
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Knives factory.
Course Profile
Staging Area
Buck Knives
Note: The Riverbend Criterium is only hosting
660 S Lochsa Street
the WSBA Masters Regional Championships.
Post Falls, ID 83854
Schedule Category Start Time Race Time
Men Men Cat 4/Novice 9 a.m. 45 min
Men Masters Men 40+ 4/Novice
Masters Men 50+
Women Women Pro / 1 / 2 10 a.m. 45 min
Women Cat 3
Masters Women 40+ 1 / 2 / 3
Youth Kids Ride (Ages 8 & below) 11 a.m. 15 min
Men Masters Men 60+ and 70+
Women Women 4 / Novice 12 p.m. 45 min
Masters Women 40+ 4 / Novice
Masters Women 50+, 60+, and 70+
Men Men Pro/1/2
Men Cat 3 1 p.m. 60 min
Masters Men 40+ 1/2/3Addendums Current as of August 8, 2021
COVID Protocol
• All sign-in locations and activities will be held outdoors
• Hand sanitizer will be made available at sign-in locations and portable restrooms
• As of today, both Spokane (time trial and road race) and Kootenai Counties (criterium) are
listed as having High levels of community transmission – along with most of the country
• Per CDC guidance, except in certain circumstances, people who have been in close contact
with someone who has COVID-19 should quarantine
Resources
https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
https://covid.srhd.org/topics/current-phase
Air Quality Watch
You, our racers, and our amazing volunteer’s safety are of utmost concern. As such the RC3
planning and officiating teams have been closely monitoring the smoke and air quality situation in
the Spokane area. Conditions have been steadily improving and we hope they continue to trend
positively!
However, per Spokane Regional Health District guidance and in conferring with our USAC
Chief Referee, we do plan to cancel any individual event and/or the full Omnium should
conditions be “Unhealthy” (e.g. 151+ AQI) as listed on Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency’s
website at the start of the event.
Clearly this is completely outside of our control – something we’re all quite accustomed to over
the last year and a half – and while we hope to provide guidance as early as possible should we
believe we may reach Unhealthy levels for the event, smoke/air quality forecasts are limited and
can change quickly.
We understand and respect everyone is making financial investments in registration, lodging
and/or travel and will do our best to provide guidance as soon as possible should we have to
cancel. Should we have to cancel, we will provide additional guidance at that time on ability to
transfer registrations to 2022 and/or provide refunds to the extent that we are able.
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