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2020 Posies Cycling Series Race Bible
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POSIES RACE BIBLE 2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 4
2 Posies Series at a Glance ................................................................................................... 4
3 Important Details ................................................................................................................. 5
Race Categories..................................................................................................................... 5
4 Race Rules ......................................................................................................................... 6
5 Other Details ....................................................................................................................... 7
Unsportsmanlike Conduct....................................................................................................... 7
Protests and Disputes ............................................................................................................ 7
6 Competitions ....................................................................................................................... 7
General Classification............................................................................................................. 7
7 Awards ................................................................................................................................ 7
8 Results ................................................................................................................................ 7
9 Overview of Stages ............................................................................................................. 8
Stage 1—Eagle River North Fork Time Trial ........................................................................... 9
Stage 2—Potter Valley Hill Climb ..........................................................................................11
Stage 3—Kincaid Loop Road Race (Strava/GPS Timed) ......................................................13
COVID-19 Registration Process and Start-Line Overview .....................................................15
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POSIES RACE BIBLE 2020
1 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 2020 Posies Series! We are so happy that you have decided to participate and
hope that you have a safe and fun experience! Please read this race bible thoroughly; it should
answer most questions and provides details on each individual stage, as well as race rules.
Should you have any additional questions, please refer to the race director and/or club president.
We have done our best to summarize everything here, but note that some details may be subject
to change once the event is underway. Note that there are several changes this year due to
COVID-19. Event formats have changed a bit, so please carefully read through all of the
details.
This series is designed to cater to women of all abilities—we think that there is a little something
for everyone! For those of you who are new to the sport, we hope that you have a fun experience
and consider racing with the road division again in the near future. For those of you who are
returning participants, welcome back! We are glad you have your support!
2 POSIES SERIES AT A GLANCE
Here is a quick overview of the stages and event details. For more detailed information and course
maps, see pages 9-14.
Overview of Stages
Date Event Staging Location Sign-in Event Start Cost
Cutoff Time
Time
Mon Stage 1: Eagle River Eagle River North Fork 6:30 PM 7:00 PM $20
6/15/20 North Fork TT Campground Lot
Wed Stage 2: Potter Valley Hill Potter Valley Mailboxes, Old 6:30 PM 7:00 PM $20
6/17/20 Climb Seward Hwy. / Potter Valley
Rd.
Mon-Wed Stage 3: Kincaid Road Sand Lake Road None Varies Free
6/22-24/20 Race (Strava/GPS timed)
Contact Information
General comments/questions:
Club website: www.arcticroad.org Email: bike907@gmail.com
For emergencies only:
Race Director(s), Heather Helzer and Justin Neff Phone: 907.351.2232
Club President, Justin Neff Phone: 907.830.3511
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3 IMPORTANT DETAILS
• Registration will be online only for the series and will close at 9 PM the night before each
event. This allows us to adequately plan and prepare for events with COVID-19
precautions in mind, avoiding in-person registration lines and giving race directors
adequate time to set up the timing system.
• All racers (even if you are pre-registered) must sign-in at the registration table prior to
each stage. Racer sign-in will open 1 ½ hours prior to each event and will close 30 minutes
before the start. If you have not signed in at least 30 minutes prior to your event, you
risk having your name pulled from the start list. Please see attached COVID-19
registration and start-line process for details on how the sign-in process will work.
• No in-person pre-race meetings will be held. Pertinent details will be communicated via
email and/or Facebook. Please see the race directors if you have any questions on race
day.
• Racers are free to choose their category based on ability level. Racers may not change
their category once the event is underway. If you feel that you have selected the wrong
category, contact the race directors. Please note that if you are too fast for your category,
you may be automatically upgraded to a faster category.
• There will be no pre-event bib pickup as we do not have cloth bibs this year. Instead, you
will receive a timing chip at check-in. The timing chip has an attached strap that will attach
to your seat post. Please be sure that the timing chip matches your race number. At the
end of the race, you will need to return your timing chip by simply placing it in the
designated return bucket.
RACE CATEGORIES
Posies will have eight categories for racers to choose from. Unique to the Posies Series, we have
a “rookie” category for those who are very new to the sport or may not have road bikes (although
riders without road bikes are not forced to enter this category). The rookie category is designed
to provide a less competition-centric and more skill-growth oriented division to introduce
new riders to the sport. Please note that if you are too fast for your category, you may be
upgraded to a faster category. Categories and upgrade times are outlined in the table below.
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Race Categories and Time-Based Upgrades
Category Description Time Trial Upgrade Times*
Any rider who is very new to the sport or feels
that the novice category is too competitive for
Rookie Sub 31 minutes
their ability level. Focus is on growing skills,
not competition.
Riders with some previous cycling experience
Novice Sub 29 minutes
or a higher level of general fitness.
Experienced riders who aren’t quite fast or
Intermediate Sub 27 minutes
comfortable enough to ride in open.
Open Expert level riders with extensive experience. None
Master 45, 60, and 70+ Riders over 45, 60, respectively. None, age-based category
Juniors Riders under the age of 18. None, age-based category
*Any rider who finishes the stage 1 time trial in their respective category faster than these times listed will be subject to upgrade. The race director
and/or event organizers may use their discretion when upgrading participants (i.e., if a rookie division rider is truly new to cycling and not
comfortable with the pace of the novice group but finishes in 30:30.)
4 RACE RULES
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with and adhere to these rules—read them carefully!
Failure to follow these rules may result in disqualification from the tour.
Bib numbers: A timing chip must be properly attached to your bike. Failure to adequately attach
your timing chip may result in missing results. Please see a race director or volunteer if you need
help attaching your chip.
Sign-in: Racers must sign in at least 30 minutes prior to each event! Failure to do so may result
in being excluded from your event.
Helmets: Helmets must be worn at all times while you are on your bike!! This includes before and
after events—even if you are just riding around the parking lot. Riding without a helmet at any
time is grounds for disqualification.
Earpieces: Devices with earpieces are not permitted at any time while riding (including before
and after racing), during any stage. Earpieces may be worn during stationary trainer warm-ups,
but not at any time when your bicycle is in motion. This rule applies during the Kincaid Loop Strava
event as well.
Aerobars: Aerobars are permitted during the stage 1 time trial only. No TT bikes and/or aerobars
are allowed for the stage 3 Strava event out of fairness.
Drafting: Drafting is not permitted in any of this year’s events. Fastest divisions will go out first in
order to limit the amount of passing on-course.
Yellow line: The yellow line rule is in effect for all stages. Riders may not cross the yellow line
lane divider at any time. If a painted yellow line is not present, riders must stay as far to the right
as possible. This is extremely important to ensure riders’ safety. Failure to follow this rule may
result in disqualification.
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Support: Support/follow cars will not be provided by the race organizers, and follow cars for
individual racers are prohibited. Accepting a hand-up from a moving vehicle is not permitted in
any stage.
Neutral zones: In the stage 1 time trial, 100 meters before and after the turnaround is a neutral
zone. Passing is not permitted within the neutral zone.
5 OTHER DETAILS
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT
Unsportsmanlike conduct of any kind will not be tolerated—period. When you are on your bicycle,
you are a role model for other racers, cyclists, and the club. Be competitive, but be courteous and
respectful of others. None of us are getting paid to do this.
PROTESTS AND DISPUTES
Race officials will not be present on the road with the racers, so racers must be self-governing.
All perceived rule violations must be reported within 30 minutes of the race’s finish. Perceived
errors in the results must be reported in a timely manner to the race director after results are
posted, and at least one hour before the start of the next stage. Disputes will be resolved by the
members of the Arctic Bicycle Club—Road Division Committee.
6 COMPETITIONS
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
All racers competing for the entire series are eligible for the general classification (GC). Racers
must complete each stage to remain in the GC. Racers who cannot complete a stage due to a
mishap or major mechanical problem may be given a prorated time, at the race director’s
discretion, and permitted to advance to the next stage (see also “free laps” under rules).
The GC placing will be based on lowest overall accumulated time, including any time bonuses
earned and/or time penalties incurred.
7 AWARDS
There will be no awards banquet for this year’s Posies. Awards will be announced via Facebook,
Strava, and email.
8 RESULTS
Results will be posted after each stage on the road division website: www.arcticroad.org
To stay updated with the latest news and be informed as soon as results are available, be sure
to follow the road division on Facebook and join the ABC Road Racing Strava club.
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9 OVERVIEW OF STAGES
The following pages provide added detail and maps for each stage and should answer most
questions. Please contact the race director or club president should you have additional questions
regarding any stage or event details.
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STAGE 1—EAGLE RIVER NORTH FORK TIME TRIAL
Date Monday, June 15
Sign-in 5:30-6:30 PM
Registration Online only, closes 9 pm Sunday, June 14. No on-site registration.
Race start 7:00 PM
Details:
• Directions—Take the Glenn Highway north to the Eagle River Loop Rd exit. At the exit,
continue north/east on Eagle River Loop Road. Turn right on Eagle River Road, follow the
road to the Chugach State Park North Fork Eagle River parking area, on the south side of
the road.
• Parking—Park in the Eagle River North Fork gravel lot.
• Warm-up—warming up on course is permitted until first racer goes out.
• Start—individual TT start in 30 second intervals. Exact start times will be posted 30
minutes prior to race start. Faster groups will go out first, but individual start order will be
random, with race director to use discretion to seed faster riders first within each group
based on previous results from this season.
Drafting is not permitted, passing on the left only. Turnaround is a neutral zone. Roads
will be open to normal traffic. Use caution at the start/finish line, be alert for finishing
racers, and stay out of the road when finished riding. Be aware of wildlife in the area.
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NORTH FORK
TIME TRIAL START/FINISH
PARKING
OUT & BACK
Distance: 9.2mi
Elev. Gain: 470ft
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STAGE 2—POTTER VALLEY HILL CLIMB
Date Wednesday, June 17
Sign-in 5:30-6:30 PM
Registration Online only, closes 9 pm Tuesday, June 16. No on-site registration.
Race start 7:00 PM
Details:
• Directions—follow the Seward Highway south to Potter Marsh. At mile 115.5
(approximate), turn left onto Potter Valley Road. The paved parking area immediately to
your left is where event sign-in and parking for this event will be.
• Parking—Potter Valley mailbox area. Please do not block access to the mailboxes. Be
courteous to the local residents who will also be using this parking area.
• Warm-up—Old Seward Highway offers good access to hillside roads, and warming up on
the course (Potter Valley Road) is allowed. Warming up on the Seward Highway is not
recommended due to heavy, high-speed traffic.
• Staging—on the shoulder of Potter Valley Road, just back from the start line. Stage as
far to the right side of the road as possible, in order to allow traffic turning in from the
Seward Highway to pass.
• Start—individual TT start in 30 second intervals. Exact start times will be posted 30
minutes prior to race start. Faster groups will go out first, but individual start order will be
random, with race directors to use discretion to seed faster riders first in each group based
on previous results from this season.
• Distance—1. miles.
Use caution on the descent. Yellow line rule is in effect, even after the race. Roads will be
open to normal traffic.
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HILL CLIMB
Distance: 1.8mi
Elev. Gain: 680ft
Avg Grade: 7%
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STAGE 3—KINCAID LOOP ROAD RACE (STRAVA/GPS TIMED)
Date Monday, June 22 through Wednesday, June 24
Sign-in N/A
Registration Anyone who appears in the Strava results or who submits a .gpx or .fit file will be
considered registered and will receive a result.
Race start June 22
Details:
• Directions—Take Raspberry Road or Dimond Boulevard to Sand Lake Road. Follow
Sand Lake Road to the parking area at the crest of the hill near West 80th Avenue.
• Parking—On the dirt shoulder along the west side of Sand Lake Road near West 80th
Avenue.
• Warm-up—Warming up on course is permitted, be alert for wildlife and vehicular traffic,
roads will be open.
• Start—On your own time, any time of day on June 22 through June 24. The start/finish
line will be minimally marked on the side of the road, and will correspond to a fixed
landmark adjacent to the course.
• Results—Racers can either join the ABC Road Racing Strava club prior to the event, or
submit a gpx or fit file to bike907@gmail.com no later than June 24 by 11:59 pm. If you
are part of the Strava club, your result will automatically appear in club-filtered results for
the 4-lap segment when you upload your ride to Strava. Be sure to reset your data
recording device prior to beginning your 4-lap race effort. If you are not on Strava, you
may submit a gpx or fit file. This file should only contain the 4-lap race effort.
Division Start Time Laps Distance (approximate)
All N/A 4 15 miles
• Feed Zone / Pit Area—at the start/finish line.
Yellow line rule is in effect for this stage. Roads will be open to normal traffic without
traffic control. Please use caution at intersections and follow the rules of the road.
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ROAD RACE
LAP
Kincaid Road
Distance: 3.6mi
Elev. Gain: 260ft
Direction: Clockwise
Jodhpur Street
PARKING START/FINISH
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COVID-19 REGISTRATION PROCESS AND START-LINE OVERVIEW
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