Rules
Registration
Registration opens at 6:00 am to 6:45 am. After that, your number might be re-sold. You may download the event waiver and fill it out prior to the race to speed up the process.
Start
The event starts promptly at 7:00 am. An air horn at the start line will announce the beginning of the event. Riders start in 30 seconds interval.
Finish
All racers must come through the chute at the finish house to complete the race. Be sure to call out your number when approaching the finish line. You may not cool down on the island after finishing.
Number Placement
Number should be placed on the right side, and parallel to the body as shown in this photo.
Safety
Helmets are always required while on the bike. Absolutely no drafting. If passing another rider, announce your intentions. No following vehicle allowed.
Rules for Merckx
Merckx division is designated for road bikes. Must use a USAC mass start legal road bike, no aerobars, no fixed gears, no disc wheels.
Starting 2017, Merckx division is divided into two categories:
Modern Merckx - Standard road bike, 80mm wheel maximum, NO Time Trial specific helmets. Aero ROAD helmets are allowed, modern aero ROAD bars are allowed (no aero extensions of any kind are allowed). Skinsuits are allowed. Booties/Overshoes are allowed.
Classic Merckx – As it states. Bicycles, and equipment as it was in the 1960’s/1970’s. No modern AERO “anything”.
Rules for Fixie (new)
Fixed gear, bicycle must have a brake and you must wear a helmet.
Rules on Categories
Except juniors, all USAC and ABR licensed racers under the age of 35 should sign up in designated racing categories.
All USAC and ABR licensed master racers over the age of 35 can choose to race either in age categories or racing categories.
All non licensed racers should race in age categories.
Team time trials will be available in every race either as two person or four person TTT. These are open categories, with no age and gender restrictions.
Registration opens at 6:00 am to 6:45 am. After that, your number might be re-sold. You may download the event waiver and fill it out prior to the race to speed up the process.
Start
The event starts promptly at 7:00 am. An air horn at the start line will announce the beginning of the event. Riders start in 30 seconds interval.
- Junior 12 or under: 1 lap
- Junior 13-14 and 15-16: 2 laps
- Junior 17-18: 3 laps
- All 20K's: 3 laps
- All 40K's: 6 laps
Finish
All racers must come through the chute at the finish house to complete the race. Be sure to call out your number when approaching the finish line. You may not cool down on the island after finishing.
Number Placement
Number should be placed on the right side, and parallel to the body as shown in this photo.
Safety
Helmets are always required while on the bike. Absolutely no drafting. If passing another rider, announce your intentions. No following vehicle allowed.
Rules for Merckx
Merckx division is designated for road bikes. Must use a USAC mass start legal road bike, no aerobars, no fixed gears, no disc wheels.
Starting 2017, Merckx division is divided into two categories:
Modern Merckx - Standard road bike, 80mm wheel maximum, NO Time Trial specific helmets. Aero ROAD helmets are allowed, modern aero ROAD bars are allowed (no aero extensions of any kind are allowed). Skinsuits are allowed. Booties/Overshoes are allowed.
Classic Merckx – As it states. Bicycles, and equipment as it was in the 1960’s/1970’s. No modern AERO “anything”.
Rules for Fixie (new)
Fixed gear, bicycle must have a brake and you must wear a helmet.
Rules on Categories
Except juniors, all USAC and ABR licensed racers under the age of 35 should sign up in designated racing categories.
All USAC and ABR licensed master racers over the age of 35 can choose to race either in age categories or racing categories.
All non licensed racers should race in age categories.
Team time trials will be available in every race either as two person or four person TTT. These are open categories, with no age and gender restrictions.
