Welcome to the 2009 Cycle Solutions Super D, DH and 4X Race Season! Rules, Regulations and FAQ's

Super D Comes to Ontario

This timed event is a perfect mix of XC and DH racing, a little up and lots of down. It’s a great race for XC and DH competitors or for trail riders who love a flow filled ride. Come out and ride with your friends in the amateur class or press for the fastest time of the day in the open class. Medals and prizing for every Super D race, plus overall series points.

- ages 13+, men and women

- Saturday’s 9am-12pm practice, 1pm race

- 18 and under amateur, 18 and under Open

- 19-29 amateur, 19-29 Open

- 30+ amateur, 30+ Open

- womens class

- Once registered for a Super D race, you will have access to the Super D course and DH practice course (full face required), however DH practice day registrants will not be allowed on the Super D course, the Super D course is for registered Super D racers only.

The Ontario/Quebec DH Open

A single event Interprovincial Championship Trophy will be awarded to the Province that wins the most DH categories (cadet, junior sport, senior expert etc), points will be awarded from 1st place (25pts) to 22nd place (1pt). The province with the most points in each category will win that category, the Province with the most categories wins the Championship Trophy! This is also a regular series points race for both provinces, so everyone will be grabbing points for their provincial overall series championship too!

Fees, Rules and Regulations:

a. DH and Super D Pre-registration and AT EVENT Fees:

v If you register, either online at www.ontariocycling.org or at the event, for the O-Cups, your entry fee’s are as follows:

v Pre-Registration online at www.ontariocycling.org closes the Thursday 12pm noon before each race weekend.

-$26 Saturday for minime DH practice and/or Super D race (Super D race fee also gives you access to DH course practice with full face helmet for DH course)

-$26 Sunday Race for Minime DH

-$35 Saturday Practice DH pre-registration /at event fee for all categories online at www.ontariocycling.org or at the event.

-$39 Saturday Super D pre- pre-registration /at event fee for all categories online at www.ontariocycling.org or at the event.

-$39 Sunday Race pre-registration fee for all categories online at www.ontariocycling.org only!

-$49 Sunday Race AT EVENT registration fee, available at event only.

b. Upgrades:

will be handed out after 3 races have been completed or on a per case basis. Go to www.ontariocycling.org for upgrade list

c. Safety:

this will be of the highest priority. Full face helmets are required at DH and 4X races. Full body are is heavily recommended. Open face helmets are permitted for Super D racing. DH/Super D courses will be open for foot inspection 8:30am. Please refer to OCA DH rulebook for all DH safety rules and regulations.

d. Minime Class:

This class will not have any DH races in Quebec due to their rules. Therefore Camp Fortune races will not be a part of their series. The minime Provincial Championships will be at Sir Sams Ski Resort.

e. 4X Racing in Ontario:

All 4X races will take place at Track2000 in Milton, track 2000 also allows 4X racing 1 or 2 times a week in high season, see http://www.track2000bmxracing.com/ for more information.

f. 4X National Championships:

 will be taking place for the first time ever!!!! If you are 17 and over (UCI race age) then you can head to Bromont on July 4 and 5 and race the downhill 4X. Check it out at www.mondialduvelo.com Let’s take some Ontario 4Xr’s and own the podium!!!!

g. 4X Commissaire Training:

The 2009 Provincial Commissaire Training will take place at the Toronto International Bike Show on Saturday March 14th and Sunday March 15th. This is for new commissaries. We may be able to get it all done in one day, including the practical portion on the track. Each track MUST SEND 2 PARTICIPANTS. And not those that are already certified. Please send 2 participant’s names and contact information to the OCA ASAP. The refresher course for currently certified Commissaires will take place in Milton on Saturday May 16th in conjunction with the Gate Certification Program (see below).

h. What age do I need to be to race?

1. For 4X racing you can race if you are 10 yr (Peewee category) old by December 31, 2009

2. For DH racing you can race if you are 13 yr (Minime category) old by December 31, 2009

NOTE: The new DH Minime (13/14yr old) category unfortunately cannot participate at both Camp Fortune (DH#4 June 27/28 and Sept 19/20) events due to insurance regulations. Their Provincial Championships will be at Sir Sams Aug 15/16.

i. What do I need to start riding in your events?

Participant's will need a mountain bike in good working order, a certified Full Face bicycle helmet (Super D will allow traditional open face helmets), armour and padding is highly recommended. It really isn't too difficult to get involved in mountain bike racing. Pre-register online or register on the day of for any event. All licences, or one day permits, must be purchased on site.

j. What are the licence/insurance requirements for your events?

An Ontario Cycling Association or UCI Race Licence will cover you for any Sirbikealot Racing event over the entire race season. You can purchase this licence by calling the OCA at 416-426-7416 or by visiting their website at www.ontariocycling.org.

k. What are the 4X bike requirements?

The bike frame must be a mountain bike frame, there are no Cruiser BMX bikes allowed. All bikes must have at least a working rear brake. Single speed and rigid bikes are allowed.

l. What are the rules for DH, Super D and 4X racing?

Please visit www.ontariocycling.org and click on the DH O-Cups (Super D follows the same rules as DH racing) and 4x O-Cups links on the right hand side. They will give you all the details on rules, race day set up and upgrade rules.

For those who are new to 4X racing please take a good look at the race format as it is very different from DH racing.

m. Why is insurance necessary?

Mountain biking is a potentially dangerous sport so we are required to provide insurance protecting our organization, volunteers, racers, and venues. This insurance is paid by the Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) and by having you registered with the OCA they can better track riders, events, and ensure everyone contributes to the insurance pool based on their level of racing. Race Licences allow you to race internationally and at any mountain bike race.

n. Why is event day registration more expensive?

Pre-registration ensures that we know how many racers to take care of. We would prefer everyone pre-registers for our events, therefore we offer a price incentive. We close pre-registration every Thursday before the race weekend at 12pm noon.

o. I want to be a paid marshall, volunteer, or volunteer my husband, wife or friend. How do I do that?