Superfly Racing Albion Mass Start Race September 18, 2021 Technical Guide V 1.2 September 14, 2021
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Superfly Racing
Albion Mass Start Race
September 18, 2021
Technical Guide
V 1.2 September 14, 2021
Table of Contents
General Information ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Event Officials ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Registration & Pricing ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Categories/ Eligibility .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Schedule .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Prizes ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Team Area ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Course Map ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Pre-riding & Course Inspection ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Event Rules .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
General Rules & Regulations............................................................................................................................................... 8
Equipment Restrictions/ Regulations ................................................................................................................................. 8
Staging & Start Protocol ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Course Marking ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Feed Zones and Technical Assistance ................................................................................................................................. 9
Pulling Riders ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Bad Weather/Course Changes ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Safety and First Aid ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Parking .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Map and Directions to Closest Hospital ................................................................................................................................ 10
Location of Event .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
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sean@superflyracing.com Technical Guide V 1.2 Sept 2021 Revised 2021-08-10 12:54 PM
General Information
Due to popular demand, we have added a “Mass Start” regional race to the Saturday of the Albion O-Cup weekend.
Before we get to the nitty gritty, here’s a few acknowledgments.
Superfly Racing is excited to bring MTB racing back to Albion! After a year hiatus, participants will get to experience this
great venue to test out their legs and lungs. Albion is an ideal venue with courses catering to beginners, intermediate
and advanced MTB racers. Thanks to the ongoing partnership between Albion Conservation and Superfly Racing, we’re
able to experience these trails once more.
The Ontario Cycling Association and the event organizers are committed to creating a safe sporting environment for all
participants, officials and spectators. With that in mind, it is essential that all event participants agree and understand
that participating in an event during a pandemic presents certain challenges that will require the community to
overcome. The current situation related to the global pandemic is very dynamic and requires us to be understanding the
ongoing changes and challenges. The rules, guidance and regulations change frequently and are subject to local
interpretations that may at times be in conflict with each other, we are doing our best to interpret and apply how that
applies to event scenarios.
What we are doing:
• Detailed and flexible COVID Safety Plans
• Dedicated on site COVID compliance coordinator
• Additional sanitization, PPE and signage
• Training for volunteers, staff and Commissaires
• Applying appropriate design principles to start, finish and stage areas to encourage safe participation
What are asking:
• Be flexible, understanding and patient
• Self check - be healthy and follow the provincial health guidelines
• Keep your distance when possible
• Wash your hands!
• Practise safe respiratory etiquette (sneezing, coughing, spitting)
• Respect mask mandatory areas
• Please follow all on site expectations
We look forward to seeing you there!
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sean@superflyracing.com Technical Guide V 1.2 Sept 2021 Revised 2021-08-10 12:54 PMEvent Officials
Organizer: Sean Ruppel – sean@superflyracing.com
Timing: Al Hawley
First Aid Saturday: Odyssey Medical
Commissaire Panel:
PCP/Chief: Jeff Kerton
Registration & Pricing
Pricing for this race is the same as the Sunday race – EASY!
Here’s the great news: If you already have a OCA MTB Series Pass or a registration for the Sunday race – you
AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY for a $20 discount on this reg fee (will be applied on checkout)
Reg is now open and will remain open until Monday September 13th 2021, at 12 noon.
• Online registration will be available at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/albion-mass-start-race
• There will be no day-of registration
• Prices do not include online service fees or HST. These will be calculated at checkout during online purchase.
Category Age Code Registration
Fee
Intro to MTB Boys 8-9 yrs U11-M $35.00
Intro to MTB Girls 8-9 yrs U11-W $35.00
U13 Peewee Boys 10-12 yrs U 13-M $46.00
U13 Peewee Girls 10-12 yrs U 13-W $46.00
U15 Minime Boys 13-14 yrs U 15-M $46.00
U15 Minime Girls 13-14 yrs U 15-W $46.00
U17 Cadet Sport Boys 15-16 yrs U 17 S-M $50.00
U17 Cadet Sport Girls 15-16 yrs U 17 S-W $50.00
U19 Junior Sport Women 17-18 yrs U 19 S-W $53.00
U19 Junior Sport Men 17-18 yrs JrS-M $53.00
Senior Sport Men 19+ 19+ yrs SrS-M $53.00
Master Sport Men 35-44 35-44 yrs 35 S-M $53.00
Master Sport Men 45-54 45-54 yrs 45 S-M $53.00
Master Sport Men 55-64 55-64 yrs 55 S-M $53.00
Master Men 65+ 65+ yrs 65+ S-M $53.00
Senior Sport Women 19+ 19+ yrs SrS-W $53.00
Master Sport Women 35-44 35-44 yrs 35 S-W $53.00
Master Sport Women 45-54 45-54 yrs 45 S-W $53.00
Master Sport Women 55-64 55-64 yrs 55 S-W $53.00
Master Women 65+ 65+ yrs 65+ S-W $53.00
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sean@superflyracing.com Technical Guide V 1.2 Sept 2021 Revised 2021-08-10 12:54 PMU17 Cadet Expert Men 15-16 yrs U17X-M $57.00
U17 Cadet Expert Women 15-16 yrs U17X-W $57.00
U19 Junior Expert Men 17-18 yrs JrX-M $62.00
U19 Junior Expert Women 17-18 yrs JrX-W $62.00
Senior Expert Men 19+ yrs SrX-M $62.00
Senior Expert Women 19+ yrs SrX-W $62.00
Elite / U23 Men* 19-22 yrs U23-M $62.00
Elite / U23 Women* 19-22 yrs U23-W $62.00
Master Expert Men 35-44 35-44 yrs 35X-M $62.00
Master Expert Men 45-54 45-54 yrs 45X-M $62.00
Master Expert Men 55+ 55-64 yrs 55X-M $62.00
Master Expert Women 35-44 35-44 yrs 35X-W $62.00
Master Expert Women 45-54 45-54 yrs 45X-W $62.00
Master Expert Women 55+ 55-64 yrs 55X-W $62.00
Categories/ Eligibility
The Albion Mass Start Race will be running the same categories as all other XCO MTB O-cups (except Canada Cups/
Canadian Championships, they may have different categories.) but with different category start times. See the above
table for available categories. All participants must race in their licensed category and be prepared to present it during
plate pick-up/check-in.
Non-member permits will not be sold for this event. However, special for 2021 ONLY, all categories may race on an OCA
Citizen permit.
Special Youth Introductory Race Category Added: An additional category has been included in several of this season’s
MTB OCup races for individual event sales designed to cater to beginner MTB racers 8 and 9 years of age. The MTB OCup
Series pass was offered to athletes ranging from 10-99 years of age, but organizers wanted to provide an introductory
race experience for youth riders beginning their journey into MTB racing by providing a stepping stone to the Pee-Wee
race category. The Intro to MTB (8-9) category is being offered at OCup’s #2,3 and 4 which have courses that can cater
to the recommended distance and challenge level as outlined in Cycling Canada’s adapted Long Term Athlete
Development Plan. We are proud to include a race category specifically to cater to these beginner MTB racers giving
them the opportunity to ride on a safe closed course tailored for beginner youth.
Age category is as of December 31, 2021.
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sean@superflyracing.com Technical Guide V 1.2 Sept 2021 Revised 2021-08-10 12:54 PMSchedule
Below is the proposed event schedule. Group/Session/Athlete start times are approximate and to be confirmed closer to
race day.
Distances are approximate, course maps and proper distances will be provided closer to race day.
FRIDAY, September 17, 2021:
Course pre-riding: 10:00am – 7:00pm
- Fee: included in park entry fee paid at gate
- PDF of license and/or race entry confirmation needed to pre-ride
Plate Pickup: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
SATURDAY, September 18, 2021:
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Race office open for plate pick up
- no day-of registration
Please note wave start times are different than initially posted
9:00 AM: Start 1 Youth (Distances are Approximate)
12.5km Minime Boys, Minime Girls
12.5km Peewee Boys, Peewee Girls
7km Intro to MTB Boys, Intro to MTB Girls (one lap of 4.5k with 8-9 year old course diversion)
10:00 AM: Start 2 Sport (Distances are Approximate)
25km Senior Sport Men, Master (35-44/45-54) Sport Men
25km Master (55-64/65+) Sport Men, Cadet Sport Men, Junior Sport Men
25km Cadet Sport Women, Junior Sport Women, Senior Sport Women, Master Sport Women
12:00 PM: Start 3 Expert/Elite and Super Enduro (Distances are Approximate)
25km Cadet Expert Men, Junior Expert Men, Senior Expert Men, Master Expert Men, Elite Men
25km Cadet Expert Women, Junior Expert Women, Senior Expert Women, Master Expert Women, Elite
Women
50km *NEW* Super Enduro (Marathon) race open to all athletes 13+ years of age
4:00 PM: Course pre-riding available
- Fee: included in park entry fee paid at gate
- PDF of license and/or race entry confirmation needed to pre-ride
7:00 PM: OCup course pre-ride closes
Prizes
Due to COVID protocol, podiums and awards will not be presented.
Results will be available online in real time.
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sean@superflyracing.com Technical Guide V 1.2 Sept 2021 Revised 2021-08-10 12:54 PMTeam Area
Should teams be permitted to set up a team area, it is the sole responsibility of team leadership to create and maintain a
safe space that is compliant with local regulation and expectations The following expectations should be considered a
minimum:
• Set tents and structures to encourage maximum air flow (at least two full open sides)
• Maintain social distancing
• Masks should be worn when not racing, eating, or drinking
• Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces (coolers, tools etc)
• Avoid sharing equipment
• Maintain a log of persons that are permitted in the team area
• Register for team space by emailing request to sean@superflyracing.com
Course Map
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sean@superflyracing.com Technical Guide V 1.2 Sept 2021 Revised 2021-08-10 12:54 PMPre-riding & Course Inspection
The race is taking place at the Albion Hills Conservation Area. Please be conscientious and respectful of other trail users
who are allowed access to the trails during any pre-riding. Designated pre-riding time is noted below during which time
race participants will gain access to the course by having their competition number plate on their bike.
Scheduled pre-rides will showcase most of the race course and give riders a good idea of it. Sometimes it isn’t possible
to mark the course in its entirety, and we reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the course right up to the
start of the event. Any changes we make to the course from pre-riding will not include the addition of major technical
features. On occasion we must change sections of the course due to poor weather and or course conditions prior to the
start of the event. In event these changes are made we will make announcements and post the changes on the
information board.
Pre-rides are only intended to give you an idea of the race course, as course conditions, trail width and obstacles on the
trail may change. A mountain bike course is not a permanent ideal, as it evolves with weather, moisture content,
number of riders, and changes that we must perform to make it safer.
Often pre-rides will be preliminarily marked, with our final marking going up on event morning. In certain areas vandals,
other riders, pedestrians and horseback will destroy course markings if they are left up too long. As well we are adjusting
our course markings as to our race officials’ suggestions up to the evening prior the event.
Please pre-ride with extra care as the race course is not fully marked and our marshals and safety crews are not on
course. Treat pre-riding as just another mountain bike ride and ride within control and with maximum caution.
Course inspection and pre-riding will be available on the following dates and times:
Friday, September 17, 2021: 10:00am-7:00pm (plate pick up from 4-7pm)
Saturday, September 18, 2021: 4:00pm-7:00pm (no plate pickup available)
Fee: Included with park entry payment at gate
Event Rules
General Rules & Regulations
• The event will be run under UCI rules with Ontario Cycling Association/Cycling Canada modifications.
• The penalty scale of the OCA rulebook will be applicable.
• Races will start promptly at the indicated start times.
• Any rider dropping out of the race shall immediately notify a commissaire.
• Protests are considered from the point of the incident up to 15-minutes after the posting of results for the
related event. All protests are to be made to the chief commissaire. All determinations made by the commissaire
are final.
• There will be no Ontario Cup Series Points awarded for the mass start racing as this is not part of the OCup race
series.
Equipment Restrictions/ Regulations
• Approved helmets are mandatory at all times while riding a bicycle at Albion
• Per CCA rule 1.3.031 N): At all times when participating in or preparing for an event held in Canada, all licensees
who are mounted on a bicycle shall wear a securely fastened helmet that meets a recognized cycling standard
for the specific discipline. Riders shall provide documented proof of this, such as a manufacturer’s label, upon
request by event officials.
• The use of cameras (helmet mounted, mounted on the bicycle, or worn on the body) is not permitted by
athletes during competition.
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sean@superflyracing.com Technical Guide V 1.2 Sept 2021 Revised 2021-08-10 12:54 PMStaging & Start Protocol
• Start wave staging will need to follow Ontario Provincial Government Spacing Protocols (Currently 2m)
• Riders are to report to staging 5 minutes prior to start and follow instructions for maintaining proper distancing
• Category staging (order) within each start wave will be determined and announced the day of the event based
on registration numbers and grouping of similar abilities
Course Marking
• Superfly Racing uses barricade or caution tape to close off intersections. This tape is affixed to trees, stakes and
strung across pathways or along pathways to show riders where to go, or where not to go. Barricade tape can
show participants where not to go, or it can be used to outline the outside (or inside) of a corner, or to keep
riders out of a certain area.
• Superfly Racing uses arrows on chloroplast to indicate direction on the course
• At intersections we may indicate where not to go using a do not enter sign indicating the wrong way.
Feed Zones and Technical Assistance
• Feeding is allowed during the MTB mass start races
• The feeder and recipient of the feed are encouraged to be from the same household or “bubble” so as to
minimize potential transmission of COVID-19
• Feeders are asked to practice proper masking, distancing and sanitization protocols
Pulling Riders
• Riders may be pulled from the event if they don’t make some kind of time standard. This is something only
utilized in order for the race day not to be impeded and because participants fall outside of a “reasonable” time
to complete an event. i.e. less that 5% of competitors. Pulled Riders will appear in the results as having finished
the race. They will be placed based on the number of laps completed and the time they were pulled.
Bad Weather/Course Changes
• Changes to the course may be required in case of severe weather or changing atmospheric conditions. Changes
will be announced at the start of all races. In all conditions riders should ensure they are riding within their limits
and dismount if the terrain exceeds their technical comfort level.
• OCA Lightning Policy: http://www.ontariocycling.org/forms/lightning-policy/
Safety and First Aid
Onsite First Aid will be provided by Odyssey Medical
First Aid will be stationed near the start/finish area. For exact location, see Start/Finish Map
Parking
Parking will be located at the venue. Limited spaces will be available to bring team equipment into the designated teams
area. To book team space please contact Sean at: sean@superflyracing.com (Please include team space in subject line.)
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sean@superflyracing.com Technical Guide V 1.2 Sept 2021 Revised 2021-08-10 12:54 PMMap and Directions to Closest Hospital
Headwaters Health Care Centre
100 Rolling Hills Dr, Orangeville, ON L9W 4X9
Location of Event
16500 Peel Regional Rd 50, Caledon, ON L7E 3E7
Directions from Toronto
• Take HWY 427 N
• Exit the highway by turning left onto Highway 7
• Turn Right onto HWY 50
• Turn left onto Duffy’s Lane
• Arrive at destination
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