2016 North American Para-Cycling Point Series

Starting January 1^st 2016, ending December 31^st 2016.

Minimum requirements of all race levels

• Race must be listed on USA Hand Bike Circuit a minimum of 1 month before race start.
• Basic race listing procedure should be followed as outlined under Race Director support on USA Hand Bike Circuit website.
• Points will be awarded 10 positions deep per category for level B and C races. Level A races will be awarded to the highest 10 overall.
• Results must be communicated to USAHBC within 1 week post-race.
• Follow race listing instructions. Detailed steps found here. To list race please use our contact form found here.
• Race levels as described in the below paragraphs include four disciplines of racing. Time trial, criterium, circuit and road race.

                -Time trial is a timed individual race.

                -Criterium racing is a timed or multi lap event. Laps are typically less than 1 mile.

                -Circuit race is a multi-lap event with laps that are more than 1 mile in length.

                -Road race is an event that can be point to point or large laps greater than 7 miles.

                 Typical road race is a large loop.

Racer requirements and points accumulation

• Division Champions will be based on total points. Tie breaker is total points earned at “C” level races.
• Team bonus. Teams racing at an event with 3 riders or more wearing same kits (jerseys) registering under the same team name will be awarded 1 bonus points per race. The bonus point will be added to each of the attending racers on the team ( this must be verified by the race director)
• Classification is defined as MH1-MH5, WH, T and C.

A level race

“A” level races are defined as organized races containing 5 racers or more. They will not have a prize purse greater than $200. Because of the event size points will not be awarded by classification. They will be awarded by finishing position. Approved marathons are included under “A” Level races.

B level race

“B” level races are defined as State championship events or events containing 15 or more racers and a prize purse greater than $200. Points will be awarded by classification regardless of field size.

C level races

“C” level races are defined as races that are multi day events. These events have no prize purse or field size limitations. Points will be awarded by classification. Points will be awarded for each event and not general classification.

Classification

Classification information can be found starting at the bottom of page 14 of this UCI document.

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Helmet Color

Helmet color information can be found on page 33 of the UCI document below. Helmet colors are used to designate racing classification.

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Rules and Regulations

Ultimately rules and regulations exist to add structure and safety to our sport. A detailed listing of these rules can be found at the UCI link below.

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