How to Race Like a Champ While Staying Out of Trouble

Righto, here's the gist: stay left like you're avoiding your ex at a party. Slap on that race number like it's a backstage pass. Listen at the briefing—you'll regret it like a dodgy kebab if you don't. Support cars, think "film set" but less drama. And if you snag a prize, show up for it or it might just re-gift itself. Helmets off for the podium selfies, alright?

Cycling Canterbury SBA Series: Road Racing Rules & Conditions

General Racing Rules

  1. Stay Left: All riders must adhere to NZ road rules, including staying left of the centre line at all times. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
  2. Race Numbers: Riders must wear a clearly visible race number for easy identification by marshals and vehicles.
  3. Cycling NZ Rules: All grades and marks will be governed by Cycling NZ road racing rules.
  4. Membership Requirements: Riders must have an RTX sport membership or a Cycling NZ race license to participate.
  5. Race Briefing: Attendance at the pre-race briefing is mandatory for all riders.
  6. Know Your Course: Riders are responsible for familiarising themselves with the course prior to the race.

Support / Follow Vehicles

  1. Signage and Lights: All follow/support vehicles must display appropriate signage and have their headlights on. NZ road rules apply.
  2. Authorised Vehicles: Only vehicles designated by race management may follow the race. Unauthorised vehicles will result in the disqualification of their riders.
  3. Driver Qualifications: All drivers must hold a current Full NZ driver's license.
  4. Hi-Vis Requirement: Hi-vis wear must be donned if a driver or passenger exits the vehicle.
  5. Vehicle Limit: Only one follow/support vehicle is allowed per grade/mark.

Mechanical Issues

  1. Roadside Repairs: In case of mechanical issues, riders must pull over to the left side, completely off the road, to fix the issue.
  2. No Motor Pacing: Follow/support vehicles may assist in mechanical repairs but are not allowed to motor pace.

Race Etiquette: Graded Races

  1. Respect: Aggressive remarks or actions will be reported to race management and may result in sanctions or disqualification.
  2. Self-Grading: Riders should honestly grade themselves; race management reserves the right to adjust grades as needed.

Race Etiquette: Handicap Races

  1. Fair Play: All riders must contribute equally within their mark. Failure to do so may result in removal from results or other penalties.

Prize-Giving Etiquette

  1. Attendance: Prize-winners must attend the ceremony. Failure to attend without prior notice may result in forfeiting any prizes won.
  2. Podium Etiquette: Helmets and sunglasses are not to be worn on the podium.
  3. Speeches: Thank-you speeches at the prize-giving are strongly encouraged.