Track is Back…Again, AGAIN!
NCIM Race Night
Both Adult and Youth Racing Saturday
February 5th, 2022: 6:00PM to 9:00PM
***NEW TIME RACING STARTS AT 6:00 PM***
Scratch, Keirin, Points
Overview: Registration is open to riders of Elite, Masters and Youth categories. Youth categories will be dependent on the number of registrants. For 2022 all participants much have EITHER:
- A valid UCI Racing License
- A valid Provincial Race License
- AND be certified to ride and race the Mattamy National Cycling Centre
NCIM Race Events are sanctioned by the Ontario Cycling Association. Race nights follow a simple format and positions are determined visually by the Chief Commissaire and finish line volunteers.
Competition emphasizes fair play. Cheating or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in disqualification and/or removal from the competition.
Race Schedule
Race 1: Scratch Race– a basic mass start race. All riders start from the rail and race for a set number of laps. A bell rings with one lap to go. First rider across the line wins with laps taking precedent. A 40 laps / B 35 laps / C 30 laps / Youth 25 laps
Race 2: Keirin – riders must remain behind the pacer for three laps as they gradually increase the speed before the derny pulls off with three laps to go. A 6 laps / B 6 laps / C 6 laps / Youth 6 laps
Race 3: Points Race- Riders score points every ten laps for the first four riders across the line (5-3-2-1). Last sprint is worth double. Take a lap and gain 10 points, go down a lap and lose 10 points. A 50 laps / B 40 laps / C 30 laps / Youth 30 laps
Race 4: Keirin Finals (Small and Large Finals) – riders must remain behind the pacer for three laps as they gradually increase the speed before the derny pulls off with three laps to go. Note: for NCIM keirin riders will stage from the rail. A 6 laps / B 6 laps / C 6 laps / Youth 6 laps
GEAR Restrictions:
A group max: 100 inches (52×14) for bunch UNLIMITED for Keirin (you asked for it…)
B group max: 96 inches (50×14, 53×15)
C Group max: 96 inches (50×14, 53×15)
Youth max: 90 inches 49×15