Cyprus Sunshine Cup 2012 #2 -‐ Afxentia 2012
Technical Guide
CYPRUS SUNSHINE CUP #2 -‐ AFXENTIA 2012
TECHNICAL GUIDE
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1. HISTORY OF THE RACE.................................................................................................................................................. 3 3. RULES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 4. CATEGORIES:................................................................................................................................................................. 4 5. INSCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 4 6. REGISTRATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 4 9. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................................................... 6 10. TEAM MANAGERS MEETING .................................................................................................................................... 7 11. RACE CLOTHING ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 12. PROGRAM................................................................................................................................................................... 8 13. CEREMONIES .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 14. PRIZE MONEY............................................................................................................................................................. 9 15. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSES .............................................................................................................................. 10 16. CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................ 11 17. ACCOMMODATION ................................................................................................................................................. 12 19. TEAM SPACE BOOKING ........................................................................................................................................... 12 20. ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER SERVICES FOR TRAINING CAMPS. ..................................................................... 12 “BIKERS’ VILLAGE” IN LIMASSOL .................................................................................................................................. 12 21. CAR RENTAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 22. MAPS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14 COURSE MAP FOR STAGES 1 & 3: ................................................................................................................................ 14 23. HOSPITALS NEAR THE VENUE.................................................................................................................................. 19
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1. History of the Race Afxentia Stage race has been organized for the past 16 years as a UCI Race, which makes it one of the oldest, if not the oldest existing stage race in Europe. It is organized in honor of the National hero Grigoris Afxentiou who died in the area of Macheras Forest in 1957, during the fight for freedom in 1955-‐1959. The race is a useful test for many Elite riders, where they can find high-‐level competition and top-‐level courses that will challenge them to a last check of their performance after their winter preparation. Many riders have said that “If you can complete the Afxentia Stage race, then your season starts good” The number of participants steadily increased from the first days that it was organized and in 2010 more than 100 Elite riders from 26 countries all over the world stood on the start line! Macheras Forest is under the authority of the Cyprus Forestry Department and is one of the most beautiful areas in the island the year round. The entire area has been nominated as a "NATURA 2000" site and as such it is protected so there will be no interference of the races courses with any construction projects. The biggest part of the race (app. 98% ) takes place in forest roads and single trails, something that makes it a pure mountain bike race for the riders. In the entire route there is only a part of 1,5 km on which the riders roll over on asphalt road. This gives the organizers the freedom to plan for many years ahead to improve the standard of the race and open it to many more participants from the Cycling for all categories. The choice of many riders to participate in the Afxentia stage race comes undoubtedly by the uniqueness of the route and the landscape as well the format of the race. Three days, three stages full of action and a great challenge for performance! Many well known riders have take part in the past in this event including Jaroslav Kulhavy, Bart Brentjens, Alban Lakata, Adam Craig, Maarten Tjallingii, Horgan-‐ Kobelsky Jeremy, Frederik Kessiakof, Oli Beckingsale, Al Thijs, Marc Hanish, Lene Byberg, Annika Langvad, Sabine Spitz, Irina Kalantieva, Irmiger Heather, Petra Henzi and many more.
3. Rules The Cyprus Sunshine Cup #2 -‐ AFXENTIA 2012 stage race is organized under the rules of UCI and the Cyprus Cycling Federation and the specific rules mentioned in this guide. The race will be held from the 24th until the 26th of February 2012 inside the Macheras forest.
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4. Categories: For the Afxentia Stage race only the following categories are allowed: UCI: Women and Men Elite: aged 19+ (born before1994) Other races: • Junior Men Stage race • National Cup XCO race: U15 Boys and Girls, U17 Boys and Girls (only on 26th Feb) • Junior Women, Masters 1 (31+), Masters 2 (41+), OPEN (Cycling for all Event) • Macheras Marathon (Cycling for all Event) • Kids Competition U14
5. Inscriptions The participants can register using the following ways: -‐Online, Email, Fax. Online inscription closes 22nd February 2012
6. Registration Registration of the riders (with distribution of Race number plates and timing chips) can be done only at the Registration office during the following working hours: 22 & 23 February 2012: 10:00 – 13:00 and 13:30 -‐ 16:00 On the spot Registrations closes 2 hours before the Team Managers meeting. UCI License is kept and returned with the return of the number + chip. Please note that training will not be authorized without a number plate Riders who don’t return the timing chip after the event will be charged 80 Euro for replacement. Registration fee: 90 euros per rider for the stage race Participants in one day events 20 euros The Registration office will be located in Kapedes Village 3kms from the Start / Finish Area next to the Community Council office.
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For directions on how to get there please visit http://tinyurl.com/kapedes
7. Start List, Start Procedure, Start order Start List: Elite Men and Women start list for riders registered is drawn as follows: Winner of Last year’s Cyprus Sunshine Cup #2-‐ AFXENTIA, Reigning World Champion MTB XCO (Elite and U23), last published UCI individual MTB XCO classification -‐ ranking. Non ranked riders will be placed after the last ranked rider on a first registered basis. For last minute registered riders rankings are not considered, they are placed after the last normally registered rider. Start Order: Stage 1 (XCT): Riders start in one-‐minute intervals. Elite Women Start first followed by Elite Men. Stage 2 (XCP): Staging as follows: Race Leader first to be called followed by Reigning World Champion (Elite and U23). Rest of riders are staged based on Stage 1 results. Stage 3 (XCO): Staging as follows: Race Leader first to be called followed by Reigning World Champion (Elite and U23). Rest of riders are staged based on so far General Classification.
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Starting Procedure: Stage 1 (XCT): Start order will be announced at the Team Managers meeting. Riders should be present near the start line 15 minutes before their start time. Riders will be called and should be present in the Staging area (or start preparation area) 5 minutes before their start time. Stage 2 (XCP) & 3 (XCO): Riders will be called in the Staging Area 20 minutes before the scheduled start time of the race. Staging will begin 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the race. Riders will be lined up as described in the Start Order above. Eight riders will be placed on each line (might change by decision of the President of the Commissaires' Panel). The rider him/herself can decide his/her position on the line. Once the riders are lined up, warm-‐up (by rollers, turbo trainer etc.) is excluded inside or outside the start area. The start will be given by the Start Commissaire using the following procedure: Announcements at 3, 2, 1 minutes and 30 seconds before the start, then a final announcement that the start will be given within the next 15 seconds. The President of the republic of Cyprus or the President of the Republic of Cyprus Parliament will be invited to give the Start on the last stage. A starting pistol, whistle or horn will be used to give the start. The Start Commissaire will be in sole control of the public address system from three minutes before the start until the start has been given.
9. Technical Assistance Technical assistance during the race is permitted subject to the conditions below: Authorized technical assistance during a race consists of repairs to or the replacement of any part of the bicycle other than the frame. Bike changes are not permitted and the rider must cross the finishing line with the same handlebar number plate that he / she had at the start. Technical assistance shall only be given in the feed/technical assistance zones. Spare equipment and tools for repairs must be kept in these zones. Repairs and equipment changes can be carried out by the rider himself or with the help of a teammate, team mechanic or neutral technical assistance. Small items such as an inner tube or a small tool may be handed up from the feed/technical assistance zones. All people inside the Feed/Technical assistance zone must have on them in a visible place a Feed/Technical Assistance zone pass. People without a pass will be removed from the Feed/Technical Assistance zone. Passes will be handed during the Team Managers’ meeting under the supervision of the President of the Commissaires panel (1 pass for every 3 riders for each Feed/Technical Assistance zone)
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The Organizer will provide Neutral Technical assistance. In addition to technical assistance in feed zones, technical assistance is permitted outside these zones only between riders who are members of the same UCI MTB team or of the same national team (if riders are registered in the race as part of the National team). Riders may carry tools and spare parts provided that these do not involve any danger to the rider himself or the other competitors. Any changes to UCI regulations regarding feed/technical assistance will be applied to the above, Transportation to feed / tech zones For the second stage (XCP) there will be a leading car for the 1st and 2nd zones Feed/Tech zone 1: Departure of the cars, 30 mins before first start (4X4 car required). No car is allowed to leave the zone before the last rider passes. Feed/Tech zone 2: Departure of the cars, 5 mins after the first start.
10. Team Managers Meeting Each team shall designate a Team Manager who shall represent the team during the Cyprus Sunshine Cup #2 -‐ Afxentia 2012 and at the team managers meeting. Any contact with the teams will be made through the team manager. Riders racing without a team can represent themselves or can assign a person to represent them. This must be specified during their registration. The Team Managers Meeting will take place in Kapedes Village Community Council office, 3kms from the Start/Finish Area. Aim At the team managers meeting the President of the Commissaires panel and the Organizer will inform the participants on all the latest race information and last minute changes. Start Lists and Stage 1 Start Order lists will be handed out. Feed/Technical assistance zone passes will be handed out (1 pass for every 3 riders for each Feed/Technical Assistance zone).
In order to be informed about the latest information it is essential for team managers to attend the team managers meeting.
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11. Race Clothing Race Leader, Cyprus Sunshine Cup 2012 series leader, World Champion, National Champions must participate wearing the jersey identifying their title. National team members must participate wearing their National team jersey. Race Leader Jerseys will be presented to the Race Leaders (Women and Men Elite) during the awards ceremony after each stage. National and UCI MTB teams are encouraged to provide the organizer in advance with the desired Team and Sponsors logos to ensure that the Race Leader jerseys will be prepared for race day with the correct logos.
12. Program 22/2/2012 10:00 -‐13:00 & 13:30 -‐ 16:00 Inscriptions / Registrations near the Start / Finish area 23/2/2012 10:00 -‐13:00 & 13:30 -‐ 16:00 Inscriptions / Registrations near the Start / Finish area 10:00 -‐ 16:00 Unofficial Training in all three courses of the stage race. 18:00 -‐ 18:15 Technical Meeting 24/2/2012 Time Trial. The race course is 5.6 km long (full lap of the XCO) 13:00 Start of Juniors and Masters 14:00 Start of Women Elite and Men Elite categories 15:45 Award Ceremonies for all races 25/2/2012 XC Point to Point 11:00 Start for Men Elite 11:20 Start for Women Elite, Juniors, Masters and Cycling for All Categories 14:00 Award Ceremonies for all races 26/2/2012 XCO 10:00 Start of Women Elite, Juniors and Masters Categories 10:15 Start of the “Kids” Competition 12:00 Start of Men Elite category 12:30 Award Ceremonies for Juniors, Masters and Kids races 15:00 Award Ceremonies for Men and Women Elite categories
13. Ceremonies The following points apply to the award ceremonies: Within 15 minutes following the Finish of the top three riders (unless otherwise mentioned in the race program or team managers meeting), the Stage winner, the second and the third placed riders shall be ready for the award ceremony that will be conducted under the supervision of the President of the Commissaires Panel.
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Within 20 minutes following the Finish of the top three riders of stages 2 and 3 (unless otherwise mentioned in the race program or team managers meeting), the General Classification leaders shall be ready for the award ceremony that will be conducted under the supervision of the President of the Commissaires Panel. Within 25 minutes following the end of Stage 3 (unless otherwise mentioned in the race program or team managers meeting), the Stage Race winners together with riders placed 2-‐5 in the final General Classification shall be ready for the award ceremony that will be conducted under the supervision of the President of the Commissaires Panel. Riders shall appear in racing attire, wearing their Team Racing outfit, until the official ceremony concludes. World Champion and National Champions must wear their jersey identifying their title.
14. Prize Money According to the UCI Financial Obligations (Europe 2): MTB Stage race HC Europe 2 Prize Money (Europe 2) -‐ 60% of UCI Table General Classification: Class HC prize money one-‐day race + 50% Elite Per Stage: Places Elite Men Women As per Class 2 one-‐day races € 1st € 837.00 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th
1,080.00 € 837.00 € 598.50 € 477.00 € 360.00 € 297.00 € 238.50 € 180.00 € 148.50 € 117.00 € 90.00 € 72.00 € 58.50 € 58.50 € 58.50
€ 598.50 € 418.50 € 297.00 € 180.00 € 148.50 € 117.00 € 90.00 € 72.00 € 58.50
Total
€ 4,671
€ 2,817
Total Prize Money for General Classification: €7,488
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Places
Elite Men
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th Total
€ 180 € 138 € 99 € 78 € 63 € 54 € 48 € 39 € 33 € 27 € 18 € 18 € 18 € 18 € 18 € 849
Elite Women € 159 € 120 € 78 € 60 € 39 € 30 € 18 € 18 € 18 € 18 € 558
Cyprus Sunshine Cup 2012 #2 -‐ Afxentia 2012 Total Prize Money for each stage: €1,407
Technical Guide Total Prize money for all Stages: €4,221
Total Cyprus Sunshine Cup #2 – Afxentia 2012 Prize Money: €11,709.00 All participants may also benefit of the Overall Classification of Cyprus Sunshine Cup series that takes part the week before and the week after the Afxentia Stage race.
15. Description of the courses The event takes place in two different courses. One course of 5.6km is used for the 1st and 3rd stages and a separate course of 41km for the Men Elite and 32km for the Women Elite is used for the 2nd stage. Course for the Time Trial and XCO races (stages 1 & 3): The course which was rebuild almost from scratch and was first introduced in the 2011 race, consists of singletrack and forest roads. It has the form of a loop inside another loop using a bridge specially built for the race to connect the two loops. The start finish area is located at the “Mantra tou Kampiou” picnic area. Each lap is 5.6 km long and the total ascend per lap is 217m. For the 1st stage, the time trial, the riders will do one complete lap of the course. For the 3rd stage, the XCO race, the riders will complete a start loop of 4km on forest roads before they enter in the normal lap. Immediately after the start area the course enters in singletrack for a short climb before descending into newly build singletrack which climbs for approximately 2 minutes. The climb continues for a further 1 minute using dirt and fire roads to reach the 1st technical downhill section. The first Feed / Technical Assistance zone is located immediately after the 1st technical downhill section. Then the course slightly ascends through dirt and fire roads before entering also newly build singletrack which take the riders to the 2nd technical downhill section. Being at the lowest point of the course which is also the middle of the course, the riders take the longest dirt road of the course, with a length of 1,5 km, to climb back to the “Mantra tou Kampiou” area. Right before they pass under the bridge the riders go through the second Feed / Technical Assistance zone. After exiting the picnic area the riders will climb through fire roads, dirt roads and newly build singletrack to the highest point of the course which is located approximately 600m
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before the finish, before descending through the 3rd technical downhill section and a steep fire road to reach a spectacular passing over the bridge and enter the finish straight which is about 80m long. View the course online in Garmin Connect and download GPS and Google Earth files: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/63662360 Course for the Point to Point race (Stage 2) The course starts in the middle of Kapedes village. The first 3-‐4 km are held on an uphill tarmac road. The riders will do a ceremonial start and will be accompanied by cars at a slow pace for the first kilometer of the race. Cars will leave at the small round-‐about at the exit of Kapedes village. The riders will enter the dirt roads at the “Mantra tou Kampiou” pic-‐nic area. The most of the course is on forest roads and two sections of singletrack. The first 20km are on a wavy course until they enter the first sigletrack. The first singletrack is 7km long mainly uphill with several sections for passing. As the riders exit the singletrack they are entering a tarmac road for 1,5km which takes them to the entrance of the downhill singletrack of 6kms. American rider Adam Craig was heard commenting about this singletrack: “If I had a third thumb I give it three thumbs up!” Exiting the section they have just 6 km remaining for the finish line on a forest road. The stage has a total ascent of 1471m. View the course online in Garmin Connect and download GPS and Google Earth files: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/41317264
16. Contact Information If you need further information about the Cyprus Sunshine Cup 2012 #2 – Afxentia 2012 stage race please contact the Organizers: MH BikinCyprus Thermopylon 20, Apt 7, 2007, Nicosia Cyprus T: +35799694900 info@mtbcyprus.com www.cyclingcy.com
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17. Accommodation Every year the Organizer in cooperation with the Accommodation Partner offer very low prices for the participants of Cyprus Sunshine Cup. For More information and bookings please visit http://www.directcyprus.com/
19. Team Space booking The Organizer will provide upon request a Tent (3x3m or 3x6m) for a small fee. All requests for tent bookings must be finalized until the 15th February 2012
20. Accommodation and other services for Training Camps. “Bikers’ Village” in Limassol As Cyprus is becoming a gathering place for many bikers at the beginning of the year, we are continuing in 2012 what we first launched in 2010, the “Bikers’ Village” concept in the area of Limassol. Limassol is an ideal destination for the participants to stay and combine their racing with a training camp. We have organized it in such a way that all of the riders will have the concentration they need for their training on the one hand, but also fun and joy on the other hand during their stay and train in Cyprus. For sure will be no problem to find a training group or company during your stay here. Most of the riders will be in located in the "village", so will be easy to organize training meetings or even coffee meetings while not on the bike! Bikers Village will also include: • • • •
Organized “Bike service center” in the central hotel Free Internet wi-‐fi connection to most of the Hotels, Bike rooms in the hotels "Start of the Season Party"
Discounts in many restaurants cafeterias and pubs in the "Village"
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21. Car rental As in the past three years, in 2012 we are teaming up once again with Astra, the largest car rental company in Cyprus, to offer the participants of the Cyprus Sunshine Cup series the best car rental options. Together with ASTRA we offer to the participants of the Cyprus Sunshine Cup series the best car rental options in competitive prices. For more info please visit www.cyclingcy.com
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22. Maps Course Map for stages 1 & 3:
View the course online in Garmin Connect and download GPS and Google Earth files: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/63662360
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Course Map for Stage 2:
View the course online in Garmin Connect and download GPS and Google Earth files: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/41317264
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Altitude charts Altitude chart for stages 1 & 3
Altitude chart for stage 2 Men Elite:
Women Elite:
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Start Finish Area
-‐Start Finish Area
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How to get to the Race venue
LON 34°57'4.89"Β LAN 33°13'43.92"Α To find your way to the Start area of Cyprus Sunshine Cup #2 – Afxentia stage race please visit www.geomatic.com.cy
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23. Hospitals near the venue Nicosia General Hospital, Latsia Tel 22 60 30 00 Cyprus Emergency Phone: 199 LA 35° 7'40.67"Β LO 33°22'38.42"Α
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Instructions on how to get to the hospital from the race venue:
http://tinyurl.com/nichospital
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