Bud Harris Cycling Park

Sponsored by the Allegheny Cycling Association.
Sanctioned by the United States Cycling Federation.
USA Cycling Race Permit 2010-564
0.5 mile banked oval.

Series Schedule

• Every Wednesday beginning April 7 through September 8, 2010
• Races begin at 6:15pm very promptly

Entry Fees

Entry fee $10..includes USCF and City of Pittsburgh surcharge.

Categories

• USCF 1-2-3 (Class A), 3-4 (Class B) Race.
  
• Categories are strictly enforced.
  
• Distances depend on light conditions.
  
• Fields may be combined according to field sizes, weather and light conditions.
  
• Field sizes of 40(B), 45(A) are strictly enforced

NOTE: Season pass holders are considered pre-registrants whose entry in their race is guaranteed until 6:00pm. Season pass holders for all races must sign in in person by 6:00pm in order to be guaranteed entry into their race. Season pass holders and day-of-race registrants that sign in after 6:00pm are accepted into their race on a first-come, first-served basis until the field limit of 40(B) or 45(A) is reached. After the limit is reached all racers beyond that limit will be denied entry in the race.

Series Points and Awards

• Series points begin June 2
• Points awarded to top eight in the Class A and B races - 10,8,6,5,4,3,2,1.
  
• Team points A,B classes awarded to top eight finishers on registered teams 10,8,6,5,4,3,2,1 (max three team members can score points per event)
  
• If a non-ACA member places in the top 8 places, those points are discarded, they are not passed down to the next ACA member.
• 1 prime worth 1 individual series point each evening in each race*.
  
• Series Most Aggressive Rider Class A and B
  MAR points awarded to top three in the Class A and B races - 3,2,1**
  Rider with most MAR points at end of series is the series MAR winner.
  
• NOTE: MAR points do NOT count toward regular series points.
  
• Trophies to top six at annual ACA Awards Banquet.
  
• Only currently-paidup 2010 ACA members may accumulate points. (No retroactive points!)
  
• You must register as an ACA member BEFORE the race in which you participate in order to score points
  (You will be able to join the ACA by contacting Jack Neyer, John Fite or Chris Popovic at the race...but WE PREFER THAT YOU JOIN ONLINE!)

* Prime series points are individual only. They do not count in the team competitions.
** Tiebreaker is the rider's place in the final sprint.

Prize Money

• Class A: $20 (1st), $15 (2nd), $10 (3rd and 4th), $5 (5th thru 8th), $15 (Most aggressive rider)
  
• Class B: $15 (1st), $10 (2nd and 3rd), $5 (4th thru 6th), $10 (Most aggressive rider)
  
• Nominal cash prizes for fields fewer than 15 riders.
  
• Primes will be awarded as they're available.

Directions
The Bud Harris Cycling Park is located at the site of the old driver's training course at 1401 Washington Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

If you're coming across the Highland Park Bridge toward the zoo, skip the zoo exit off the bridge and take the next exit onto Allegheny River Blvd (Rt 8 south). At the first light, make a right and proceed 1/2 mile on Washington Blvd to the next light. Make a right into the Pittsburgh Police parking lot. You'll be able to see the course from Washington Blvd.

If you're coming from Oakland, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill area, follow Fifth Avenue until it becomes Washington Blvd. Continue on Wash Blvd past the Pgh Fire Fighters Training School. At the next light, make a left into the Pittsburgh Police parking lot and park in the lot to the right of the building.

Notes
All USCF Rules apply.
Standard Athletes Release must be signed at race registration.
ACA members can sign one waiver for the entire season.
Please be on your best behavior!!! Abusive or Foul language WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!

Rules and Regs and etc.
This is a Pittsburgh City Park. ACA does not own or have exclusive use of this facility.
The ACA does have a permit from the city to use this course on Wednesday evenings. However, please be courteous to other citizens who may be using the course when you arrive. There are restroom and vending facilities in the police building adjacent to the course which we are permitted to use. So, please use the toilets there instead of the woods. Wash. Blvd is busy and there will be persons and police coming and going from the parking lot, so the last thing we need is an irate motorist complaining of public urination. This year you'll be DQ'd for this violation.

Do NOT use the parking lot for warmups or cooldowns. The police complain (and enforce this) every week about this, so either warmup in the infield, use the roads or bring trainers or rollers. If you use the infield, please warmup in a clockwise direction (opposite of the race direction).

Do NOT park in the lot reserved for the police. The Oval parking is separated from the police parking.

Weather Conditions

• Event is held rain or shine, except in downpour/dangerous weather situations.
  
• Promoters reserve the right to combine classes in inclement conditions.
  
• Check the web site for cancellations at 5:00pm.
  
• The ACA mail list will also be used to announce cancellations or changes.

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