2001 National Racing Calendar
July 22, 2015
Greetings Road Cycling Race Director:
Welcome to the National Racing Calendar (NRC) and the National Criterium Calendar (NCC).This is the application you need to apply for these top-tier calendars in the sport of domestic road cycling.
There are two applications below - one for NRC events and the other for the NCC events. Please fill out the appropriate form for your event.While we know there will be some conflicts between the two calendars, we will continue to attempt to minimize the date conflicts as we have in the past.
Please complete all of the required forms and return to USA Cycling by the end of the working day on Monday, August 17, 2015. Anyone who submits an incomplete package will receive a call and e-mail requesting the missing information.If the requested information is not received by USA Cycling by the deadline, the bid will not be accepted.
The sooner you can get the information to us, the sooner we can resolve scheduling issues or address concerns.We will do our best to work with each event to create the best schedule possible in terms of dates and team travel flow.
Within this document you will find attached the proposed 2016UCI road events in the U.S. Please review the proposed schedule for possible conflicts with your event.Please note that these are the dates that have been requested and will not be final until the UCI has approved them in September.
Once your completed application has been received, wewill be in contact with you to finalize the date of your event.
The 2016NRCand NCC calendars will be released shortly after the UCI approves the UCI calendar at the end of September 2015. If your race is not selected for inclusion, you will receive an explanation from USA Cycling outlining the reasons your race was not selected.USA Cycling reserves the right to exclude any existing NRC/NCC event that didn’t follow the requirements from last year’s bid package in their 2015event.Some events may be put on probationary status for one year and will be reassessed for 2017.
When filling out this application, please refer to the rules and guidelines in the attached document named “Current NRC (or NCC) Requirements and Procedures.”
Please include the following information to be considered for the 2016calendars:
2016NRC or NCC Application (at the bottom of this document)
2015Race Bible including course maps
- Copy of 2015post event media report (or 2014if your event hasn’t happened yet)
- Copy of 2015Chief Referee Race report (or 2014if your event hasn’t happened yet)
- Most recent race results for the Men’s Pro/1 and Women’s Pro/1-2 races.
- Estimate of crowds (police version is preferable)
- Photo of start/finish banner with calendar logo, podium area and link to webcast/video production information
- Bid fee and RaceClean contribution
Event Classifications
As in 2015, we will not have different classifications for the NCC—all events will have equal points available.If the NRC does have both UCI and non-UCI events in 2016, then UCI events will have a higher classification as they have in the past.
Bid Application Procedures:
Application Deadline:The application deadline for the 2016NRC and NCC is August 17, 2015.
Application Fee:Fees are the same for 2016 as they were for 2014 and 2015exceptthere will be a charge of $100 per month that the fees are late after September 1, 2015. This means that if your fee is not paid in full, there will be a charge of $100 for each month they are late (for example, fees that come in on December 15th, 2016 must include a late fee of $300).Bid fees for the 2016 calendar will include the standard permit fee, so this fee will NOT have to be paid in 2016.This pre-paid fee does not include the additional per rider/per day insurance surcharge or any additional products like auto/moto insurance or additional insurance certificates.We are also including the RaceClean contributions in this fee (please see the USA Cycling website for more information on this program).Please make checks or a money order payable to “USA Cycling” with the bid application.USAC will return all but $250 of the bid fee to the race director if the race is not selected to be on the calendar. Please note that this entire fee is non-refundable after the announcement of the calendars. If your race is not selected and you are given a refund, you are still invited to attend the November race director’s summit for an additional fee.
Fee structure*:
NCC:
One day criterium: $2,350 plus RaceClean contribution (see below)
Two day criterium omnium: $3,550 plus RaceClean contribution
Three day criterium omnium: $4,750 plus RaceClean contribution
Four day criterium omnium: $5,950 plus RaceClean contribution
NRC:
One day event: $2,150 plus RaceClean contribution (see below)
Two day event: $2,850 plus RaceClean contribution
Three day event: $3,550 plus RaceClean contribution
Four to seven day event: $4,250 plus $700 each additional day over 4 days plus RaceClean contribution
RaceClean Contribution for both NRC and NCC:
$800 for first day and $400 per day for each additional event day
*Please remember that this fee includes the payment of your chief referee(s) for the entire event as well as their per-diem and travel (airline ticket or driving mileage) to and from your event.Transportation during the event and lodging are the responsibility of the Race Director.
Selection Criteria:The bids will be reviewed by USA Cycling and the following criteria will be factored in (in no particular order):
- Calendar flow
- Chief Ref, Regional Coordinator and Team reports from your 2015 race.
- All bills paid; officials, prizes, RaceClean, and post event fees.You may be asked to provide proof of this.
- Results submission and marketing requirements upheld in past years.
- Photos of the event; particularly start/finish area.
- USAC NRC/NCC branding.
- Production value of your event
Finally, we are planning to host the annual Race Directors Summit on October 15-18, 2015 in Colorado Springs, CO. Attendance at the summit is mandatory if your race is selected for inclusion on the 2016NRC or NCC.
During the summit, we plan to discuss the changes we have in store for the NRC and NCC in 2016and beyond, and we really want to hear everyone’s thoughts and opinions as we make decisions moving forward.This summit will also count as a Race Director’s Certification CEU’s, so please contact our Race Director Certification Manager Cindy Weisinger if you have questions about CI teams are alsobeing asked to send a representative.
We look forward to working with you to make the 2016NRC and NCC calendars successful.
Sincerely,
Micah Rice
Vice President of National Events
USA Cycling
719.434.4283
Proposed 2016UCI/National Championship events (NOT finalized):
TBD: Pro CriteriumNational Championships (Greenville, SC) (m+w)
TBD: Team Time Trial National Championships (Greenville, SC) (m+w)
April 21-24: Joe Martin Stage Race (Arkansas) (2.2) (m+w)
April 27-May 1: Tour of the Gila (New Mexico) (2.2) (m+w)
May 15-22: Tour of Cali (2.HC) (men) (Women on 2nd weekend)
May 28-June 1: Pro Road and TT Nationals (Winston-Salem) (m+w)
May 29-30: Winston-Salem Open (m+w)
June 5: Philly Cycling Classic (men), World Tour (women)
June 22-26: Amateur Road NationalChamps(Lake Tahoe, CA) (Cat1/U23/Jr men, U23/Jr women)
August 1-7: Tour of Utah (2.HC) (men)
August 15-21: USA Pro Challenge (Colorado) (2.HC) (men)
September 10: Bucks Co. Classic (1.2) (men)
2016USA Cycling National Racing Calendar (NRC)
Bid Application
Name of event: ______
____Stage Race ____One day road race ____Mixed Omnium
Number of event days:______
First Event Date Choice ______Second Event Date Choice______
Do you have any flexibility outside of the dates listed above? YesNo
Prize list: ______Pro/1 men, ______Cat 1/2 women
Event Location
Host city______
Please list past winners:2015______
2014______
2013______
Event Website______
Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
Organization Name______
Name of Primary Contact______
Mailing Address______
Phone______Email______
LOC Event Organizing Experience
(Please list events the LOC has organized, both cycling and non-cycling)
Timing and Scoring
Please outline the method to be used for timing and scoring the event, i.e. finish lynx cameras, active chips, passive chips, etc.Please also list the name of the company you use for this service.
Is the company above responsible for uploading results to the USAC website? ______
Courses
Please attach maps of all the courses to be used for the event and include these items:
- Length of course
- Elevation gain and loss per lap
- Explanation of course closure. In the case of a rolling enclosure, give the details of how many police cars and motors will be available for each race.
Neutral Support
Who is providing neutral support for your event?______
2015 NRC Requirements
Were all 2015 Requirements (technical, media and marketing) adhered to?______
If not, please explain______
Operating Budget
Please attach a basic event budget.It will be kept confidential.
Please list below the people from your organization who are planning on attending the Race Director Summit on October 15-18, 2015 in Colorado Springs, CO.
Information for USADA
Exact address of finish line venue(s):
______
Name, cell phone, and email of person who will act as site coordinator/liaison for USADA:______
Finish times for events (please list for both men and women and each day if applicable):
______
BIDDER STATEMENT
I, ______, on behalf of (Bidder), the entity seeking inclusion on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar, represent and warrant that I have thoroughly read and reviewed the foregoing bid application and guidelines. I understand all the requirements for inclusion on the National Racing Calendar and I have the express authority to submit this bid application on behalf of Bidder. If included on the National Racing Calendar, I understand and agree that I must comply with each and every requirement stated in the bid application, as well as all applicable USAC and UCI Rules and Regulations. Each and every statement, promise, chart, photograph, or submission made in conjunction with the submission of this bid application is true and accurate, as of the date of this submission, and do not omit or misrepresent a material fact or seek to promise to deliver on a promise that is incapable of being fulfilled. If, due to subsequent events or inaction, any statement, promise, chart, photograph, or submission made herein is no longer true or capable of being fulfilled as required by the bid guidelines, then I shall immediately notify USAC of this fact. For purposes of the preceding sentence, I understand that I am obligated to notify USAC, within forty-eight (48) hours, of the discovery that any aspect of the attached bid application has become untrue or is incapable of performance. I further understand and agree that USAC reserves the right to withdraw its award of National Racing Calendar designation due to Bidder’s inability to fulfill the conditions and promises stated in its original USAC National Racing Calendar bid application.
EVENT RACE DIRECTOR/BIDDER
Name:______
Title:______
Date:______
Please submit application and bid fee to the address below by close of business, August 17, 2015. Bid fee may either be check or money order.If a race is not accepted or included on the calendar, all but $250of the bid fee will be returned to the race director. Due to the nature of the application, please remit application via USPS Priority Mail or similar.Electronic submissions will be accepted as long as a check is received by the deadline.
Tara McCarthy
USA Cycling
Attn:NRC Bid
210 USA Cycling Point, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
2016USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC)
Bid Application
Name of Event:______
____One day criterium ____Multi-day criterium omnium
Number of event days: ______
First Event Date Choice ______Second Event Date Choice______
Do you have any flexibility outside of the dates listed above? YesNo
Prize list for both Pro Men and Pro Women:______
Event Location(s)
Host city(cities)______
Please list past winners:2015______
2014______
2013______
Event Website______
Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
Organization Name______
Name of Primary Contact______
Mailing Address______
Phone______Email______
LOC Event Organizing Experience
(Please list events the LOC has organized, both cycling and non-cycling)
Timing and Scoring
Please outline the method to be used for timing and scoring the event, i.e. finish lynx camera, active chips, passive chips, etc.Please also list the name of the company you use for this service.
Is the company above responsible for uploading results to the USAC website? ______
Courses
Please attach maps of all the courses to be used for the event and include length of course.
2015 NCC Requirements
Were all 2015 Requirements (technical, media and marketing) adhered to?______
If not, please explain______
Neutral Support
Who provides neutral support for your event?______
Operating Budget
Please attach a basic event budget.It will be kept confidential.
Please list below the people from your organization who are planning on attending the Race Director Summit on October 15-18, 2015 in Colorado Springs, CO.
______
Information for USADA
Exact address of finish line venue(s):
______
Name, cell phone, and email of person who will act as site coordinator/liaison for USADA:______
Finish times for events (please list for both men and women and each day if applicable):
______
BIDDER STATEMENT
I, ______, on behalf of (Bidder), the entity seeking inclusion on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar, represent and warrant that I have thoroughly read and reviewed the foregoing bid application and guidelines. I understand all the requirements for inclusion on the National Criterium Calendar and I have the express authority to submit this bid application on behalf of Bidder. If included on the National Criterium Calendar, I understand and agree that I must comply with each and every requirement stated in the bid application, as well as all applicable USAC and UCI Rules and Regulations. Each and every statement, promise, chart, photograph, or submission made in conjunction with the submission of this bid application is true and accurate, as of the date of this submission, and do not omit or misrepresent a material fact or seek to promise to deliver on a promise that is incapable of being fulfilled. If, due to subsequent events or inaction, any statement, promise, chart, photograph, or submission made herein is no longer true or capable of being fulfilled as required by the bid guidelines, then I shall immediately notify USAC of this fact. For purposes of the preceding sentence, I understand that I am obligated to notify USAC, within forty-eight (48) hours, of the discovery that any aspect of the attached bid application has become untrue or is incapable of performance. I further understand and agree that USAC reserves the right to withdraw its award of National Criterium Calendar designation due to Bidder’s inability to fulfill the conditions and promises stated in its original USAC National Criterium Calendar bid application.
EVENT RACE DIRECTOR/BIDDER
Name:______
Title:______
Date:______
Please submit application and bid fee to the address below by close of business, August 17, 2015. Bid fee may either be check or money order.If a race is not accepted or included on the calendar, all but $250of the bid fee will be returned to the race director. Due to the nature of the application, please remit application via USPS Priority Mail or similar.Electronic submissions will be accepted as long as the bid fee check is received by the deadline.
Tara McCarthy
USA Cycling
Attn:NCC Bid
210 USA Cycling Point, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80919