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Q: I do not race. Must I become a USAC member?A: Yes, you must. This is a USAC permitted Competitive Event Category D. The USAC provides insurance for the event. All event participants must be members. Back to TopQ: I'd like to ride, but I don't have a teammate. Can I still participate?A: "You only get out what you put in." If you don't have a teammate, then you have not been looking! The EBCC alone has over 150 members, an extremely active website, and multiple group rides each week, to enable you to find a partner. One goal of the PVTTS is to encourage bicycle riding. Therefore, of course, you may participate. Back to TopQ: How is the Elapsed Time of the Team TT determined?A: Team riders line up at the Start, side by side. Team riders MUST finish within two bicycle lengths to qualify as a team. The front wheel of the second rider stops the clock and determines the Elapsed Time. Remember that drafting provides a 30% reduction in work effort at race speeds. You need a team member of exactly equal strength ONLY if you intend to lead exactly 50% of the time. Back to TopQ: What is my Race Age?A: A rider's Racing Age is his or her age on December 31 of the current year. Please refer to USA Cycling Rule 1A14.Q: May I ride one loop, 8 miles, instead of two loops, 16 miles?A: Yes, but times will be recorded only for the scheduled event. Special exception will be made for younger juniors with prior coordination. The 16 mile TT was added to train riders for other New England TTs. However, it was not popular nor well attended. For 2006, the 16 mile TT is not scheduled. IF a rider(s) would like to try it, THEN send me a note and I'll add it to the end of another event. Back to TopQ: To whom do I write payment check to?A: Please make checks payable to JAT Race Productions. Back to TopQ: I'm a Junior. Must I become a USAC member?A: Yes, you must. This is a USAC permitted Competitive Event Category D. The USAC provides insurance for the event. All event participants must be members. Back to TopQ: I completed, signed, and submitted the USAC Rider Release form at a previous Pleasant Valley TT. Must I complete and submit another one?A: Yes. RIDERS MUST LEGIBLY COMPLETE THE USAC RELEASE EACH TIME THEY PARTICIPATE. You may download the USAC Rider Release (click here), print it out, fill it out at home, and bring it to the event. Back to TopQ: Where do I pin my race number?A: 2006 ... New for 2006, a race number and ties will be provided for the bicycle frame. This number is in addition to the jersey number. Please attach it at the top tube and head tube. Keep the same number for the entire year! 2005 ... On the right side of your jersey and approximately on your "shoulder blade" in order that officials may read it from the right side, road shoulder. The number is read from bottom to top, left to right, buttock to shoulder. It is difficult to read race numbers when they pass by at 35mph. Your effort will help accurate timing. (ref: USAC rulebook, rule 1K4b regarding racing numbers) Back to TopQ: When do I start? Where am I in the starting line queue?A: All rides start at 6:00pm. Riders assemble in the parking lot adjacent to the Town Hall. A starting order is assigned at this assembly area. The fastest riders start last. Riders are encouraged to estimate their own position in the queue. Please be prompt in assembling. Please note that 30 riders are set off in 15 minutes (e.g. 30 second intervals). Don't be late! Back to TopQ: How do I get my Official Elapsed Time and Results?A: Preliminary results are verbally announced at the registration desk and after the last rider has exited the course. Do not congregate at the Finish Line. Official Results are posted here. Back to TopQ: How can I win the much coveted Golden Chain Wheel?A: The Coveted Golden Chain Wheel is awarded to a male and a female rider based on the following three categories:
Back to TopQ: How can I determine if the event has been rain delayed?A: If it is raining in the Farmington River Valley, then the event is probably postponed one day to Wed. Official notice will be posted on the EBCC Message Forum no later than 3:00pm on the day of the event. Back to TopQ: Do you have change for a $100 bill?No, I don't. I arrive at the event with the change in my pocket. It is unlikely that I can change a $20 bill. Please plan on bringing exact change. Back to TopQ: If I arrive late and there are no volunteers to register with, may I ride and register after the event?No, you may not. All riders must complete the appropriate USAC registration documents, pay the race fee, and receive a race number before participating. Race officials and volunteers move to the Start/Finish and Turn-around at 5:45pm. Therefore, plan on registering before 5:45pm. Back to TopQ: When are the results posted?Do not gather at the Finish Line. Informal individual results are provided to individuals immediately after the event and at the Registration Desk. Official results are posted here. My goal is to post within 24 hours. While I'm improving, I sometimes miss the goal due to my work schedule and/or woeful web skills. Results are also posted to the USA Cycling Database. Back to TopQ: Are there sanitation facilities available?A "port-a-pottie" is available to the left side and rear of the Town Hall against the tree line. Please preserve our access to the venue by using the "port-a-pottie" and not the bushes. Back to TopQ: May I ride a fixed gear bike?Yes. I encourage their use. The bike must have a brake. Back to Top
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