Rules

• Series points tally and placement are compiled using the the best x of y races. There is always at least one “throwaway” race, sometimes more.
  e.g. in a FIVE-race series, the best FOUR races are counted towards an individuals points tally. In a SIX-race series, the best FIVE races are counted. In a SEVEN-race series, the best FIVE races are counted.
• In order to be considered for series podium, racers must FINISH in a minimum number of races. That minimum number of race starts is the same number of races that are counted in the best x of y . x is the number of race FINISHES needed.
  e.g in a FIVE-race series, a racer must at least start in FOUR races. In a SIX-race series, FIVE race starts are needed 
• Tie-breaking Protocol
  • Step 1: Go to the “throwaway” (in this case sixth) race and tally those points. 
  • Step 2: If a tie still exists, go to highest number of FINISHED races 
  • Step 3: If a tie still exists, go to lowest ELAPSED TIME for all Finished races (stage race-style)
• Any Category that does not have a minimum of THREE riders competing in the minimum number of races needed for series consideration, may be determined ineligible for overall series prizes.
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Series Point Schedule for series standings

Mandatory Upgrade Policy

CCORS enforces a results-based Mandatory Upgrade Policy (MUP) that applies to some but not all race Categories.

The CCORS Mandatory Upgrade policy, or MUP, is not unilateral and may vary between categories. The goal of implementing a MUP is to encourage fair competition amongst all competitors. An “upgrade”, simply put, is when a racer transitions from one Category to a more challenging Category.

If a racer meets MUP criteria, their upgrade will be enacted at the beginning of the following CCORS Race Season (next year) and will be enforced the entire duration of that season.

There are special circumstances that nullify a mandatory upgrade instance. CCORS reserves discretionary rights to overrule, amend or redact any existing upgrade policy stipulation if and when the situation calls for such an action.

There may be circumstances where a mandatory upgrade is not in the best interest of a rider. Please contact us if you would like to be considered for an exemption to an impending mandatory upgrade.

First Timers, All Categories

• First Timers Men and First Timers Women MUP criteria:
  • More than one 1st place finish in any FIRST TIMER category race results in a mandatory upgrade to CAT 3 or higher for the remainder of the season.

CAT 3- ALL *

• CAT 3 MUP Criteria
  • Racer won the overall Series Championship in a CAT 3 Category
  • Racer placed 1st in THREE (3) (or more) CAT 3 races MUST upgrade the following year
• Examples of a CAT 3 upgrade
  • Moving to a category that races a longer distance
    •  i.e. CAT 3 40-49 move to CAT 2 40-49
  • Moving to a younger CAT 3 Category
    • i.e. CAT 3 40-49 move to CAT 3 30-39
• *Exemptions and exceptions:
  • CAT 3 exempt from mandatory upgrade are
    • CAT 3 50+
    • CAT 3 Women OPEN
  • If a racer is aged 50 or above they are exempt from the CAT 3 Mandatory Policy
  • If a racer competed in CAT 2 the previous year as a result of a mandatory upgrade from CAT 3 and did not podium for any individual race in CAT 2, you are allowed to downgrade back to CAT 3 the following year.

CAT 2- ALL

• CAT 3 Mandatory Upgrade Policy DOES NOT apply to Cat 2
• Upgrade from CAT 2 to CAT 1 is left to the discretion of the racer and in special cases, CCORS Race Organization.
• Retroactive; racers who would have been required to upgrade from CAT 2 to CAT 1 based on previous results will NO LONGER BE REQUIRED TO DO SO.

*CAT 2 Upgrade policy is subject to the discretion of CCORS Race Organization. Race Organizers reserve the right to require a race participant to upgrade from any given CAT 2 Category to a more challenging/competitive Category.

 The following  are NOT subject to MUPs:

• CAT 1
• Youth
• Racer Age 50+
• Cat 3 Women

CLASS 1 E-BIKES ONLY

BICYCLE ELIGIBILITY:

1. Class 1: Pedal Assist Bicycles with an electric motor Peak Power of <=750 watts that provides motor assistance only when the racer is pedaling and only up to a speed of 20 mph. Approved Drive Units only. Bicycles must remain locked, i.e., no modification of wheel sensor from factory circumference or any other modification to manipulate the factory set speed of the bike.
2. Production Rule: OEM drive unit and matching frame combination model required (matching year NOT required).  Electric conversion kits and after-market frames are prohibited.  Once qualified for the meet the bicycle’s frame may not be replaced.
3. Drive Units: Current list of approved drive units: Bosch, Shimano, Panasonic, Yamaha, Brose and Dyname. 

GENERAL EQUIPMENT STANDARDS:

1. Pedals must be fully operable.
2. Throttle mechanisms are prohibited.
3. Non-production electronic devices designed specifically for traction control are prohibited. This includes sensors that can determine front wheel speed and any electronic control to the brake systems.
4. Cracked or broken handlebars are prohibited.
5. Adequate and operating front and rear wheel brakes required.
6. Studded tires are prohibited.
7. A front number plate is required.
8. No headphones, earphones or sound devices permitted. Horns and bells are permitted.
9. Racers are required to wear an approved helmet at all times when riding a bicycle, including but not limited to practice sessions, qualifying sessions or while competing on course. The helmet must have a chin strap type “retention system”, be properly fastened, be of good fit and in good condition with no alterations and meet either the US DOT helmet standards or the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standard for bicycle helmets.
10. Pants or shorts, shirts and shoes are required. Shoe clips are permitted.
11. Body armor (i.e., knee pads, elbow pads, etc.) is recommended but not required.
12. Goggles, face shields or other protective eyewear is optional and must be shatter resistant.
13. All bicycles must pass a visual technical inspection no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the race. Bicycles may be tested by officials any time prior to, during or after the event.  A bicycle that passes a pre-race inspection is subject to further inspection or protest at any time during the race program.  A racer who refuses to turn over their bicycle for inspection or testing at the request of the Race Official is automatically disqualified from the program.

• “Race Age” is defined as the racer’s age on the date of the last race of the current season.
• “Race Age” is used for placement age-based Categories.
• Racers are allowed to race in Categories where the race age is lower than their actual race age. e.g. a 50-year-old racer is allowed to enter a 30-39 category
• “OPEN” indicates an open age Category, i.e. no age restrictions.