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FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1

2020This is a LIVE document and subject

to change leading up to the event start.

GENERALINFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS AND PARTNERSBecause they support the Tour of the Southern Highlands, please support them in return.

2020 TOUR OF THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS3

GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSCORINGThis is a timed stage race based on cumulative time. The winner from each category will have the lowest elapsed time over the course of the 3-day race. Riders MUST complete each stage within the time cut in order to start the next and to be consid-ered for overall classification unless excused by the officials.

PACKET PICK-UP/SIGN-INPicking up your race packet, either Friday evening (TBD) or Saturday morning, on-site, at least 60 minutes prior to your TT start time, acts as sign-in for Stage 1. Riders ARE REQUIRED to sign in before Stages 2 & 3.

A PHOTO ID AND RACING LICENSE ARE REQUIRED FOR RACE PACKET PICKUP & A SIGN-IN FOR STAGES 1, 2, 3, & 4. Sign-in will close 20 minutes prior to SCHEDULED start time, and sign-in sheets delivered to the official at the start line. Any rider, failing to sign-in will receive 30 second penalty. Check individual stage details for additional instructions. Arrive on the line, 10 min-utes before start, for official announcements.

RESULTSOfficial results will be posted at the conclusion of each stage near the sign-in area and nightly online at: www.toshsr.com and in the Mobile App

PROTESTSProtests concerning an incident during the race must be submitted in writing to the Chief Referee and accompanied by a $20 deposit, no later than one hour after the finish results have been posted. If the protest is upheld, the deposit will be returned.

Changes to placings must be addressed with the Chief Judge no later than the close of sign-in for the next stage.

Protests on the final general results must be made to the Chief Referee for incidents during the race or Chief Judge for placings within 15 minutes of announcements of posting. Do not leave before reviewing posted results.

JUNIOR ROLLOUTAll junior riders must rollout prior to each race. Post race rollouts are only required for finishers with in-race wheel changes. There will be no post race rollout for the TT. It is the rider’s responsibility to have a rollout done when required. No excep-tions. Failure to have a pre-race TT rollout, results in the rider being relegated to rear of field they are in, or actual finish plus a 5-minute penalty.s

JAKROO CUSTOM JERSEYSGC Leader’s jerseys will be awarded in each category and class for each stage. A KOM, OnEdge Sport Sales Sprinter & GC Leader will be awarded for the ITT. New jerseys will only be awarded in the event of a lead change. Final KOM & Sprinters jerseys will be awarded for all categories & classes, but individual stage KOM & Sprinters jerseys are only awarded for Elite Men/Women & Cat 2/3 men.

GC LEADERS JERSEY (Yellow)The overall race leader is required to wear the official Tour of Southern Highlands Stage Race Leader’s/Best Young Rider Jersey. New jerseys will only be awarded upon a change in the leadership of the race. If you retain leadership you are respon-sible for laundering and wearing your leader’s jersey for subsequent stages. Failure to wear the leader’s jersey will result in a 5 minute time penalty and a $35 fine.

BEST Young RIDER COMPETITION (Yellow RISE-GBRA)The Best Young Rider Competition is a GC competition. The best placed Jr Female rider in the P12(invit3) field & Best Young Riders in the 15-16, 17-18 will be awarded the Best Rider Jersey.

OnEdge Sport Sales Points KOM JERSEYSThe Sprint & KOM points leader is required to wear the official Sprint or KOM Leader’s Jersey. New jerseys will only be awarded upon a change in the leadership of these competitions. If you retain leadership you are responsible for laundering and wearing your leader’s jersey for subsequent stages. Failure to wear the Points or KOM leader’s jersey will result in a 5 minute time penalty along with a $35.00 fine.

SPRINT (POINTS) COMPETITION (Green)In the Points Competition, points will be awarded at designated laps of Criterium Prologue (if applicable), Stage 2 & 3, and for the finishes of Criterium Prologue, Stage 1, 2 & 3 as follows:

OnEdge SPRINT COMPETITION

ST1 ST2 ST3 ST4

Mid-Way Points NA 3, 2, 1 pts. 3, 2, 1 pts. 3, 2, 1 pts.

Mid-Way Bonus Seconds NA 5, 3, 1 secs. 5, 3, 1 secs. 5, 3, 1 secs.

Finish Points NA 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 pts. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 pts. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 pts.

Finish Bonus Seconds NA 10, 6, 4 secs. 10, 6, 4 secs. 10, 6, 4 secs.

KOM COMPETITION (Polka Dot):Stage 1 (for Pro & Elite Jrs.) KOM is Located at ~3.6 km from start Stage 4 on course KOM location: Top of the Howell Bridge Road climb, at approxi-mately mile 13.

Points for the KOM competition will be awarded on the designated locations of 1 & 4, as follows:

KOM COMPETITION

ST1 ST2 ST3 ST4

KOM Points15,10, 6, 4,

2 ptsNA NA

15, 10, 6, 4,

2 pts.

In the event that a rider is leading in more than one jersey competition, the rider will wear the jersey with the highest priority as follows: GC, Sprint, then KOM. If the leader cannot wear the jersey, the next placed rider must wear the jersey. The next placed rider, while wearing the jersey, is not considered the actual leader/winner of the competition.


GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESNUMBERS & TIMING CHIPSEach race packet should contain 2 bib numbers, safety pins, and 2 zip ties; Each rider’s assigned timing chip should be retrieved at packet pick-up, and each rider is required to provide a credit/debit card number for deposit. The credit/debit card will only be charged $110 if the timing chip isn’t returned at the end of weekend. If you lose your bib number(s), there is a $15 replacement inconvenience fee. Numbers may not be folded, trimmed, or taped. Both numbers MUST be worn at all times, except for the Time Trial, where a single, center-of-back number may be worn. Failure to follow proper number & chip placement will result in the following fi nes:

1st Offense: $20

2nd Offense: $35

3rd Offense: Disqualifi cation

TIMING CHIPSTiming chips MUST be secured to the FORK as close to the axle as practical with TWO zip ties. Failure to secure in this fashion, will result in missed reads, and will affect your results.

TIME CUTThere is a time cut for each Stage. For the Pro Men & Women’s Criterium Prologue, riders must complete 50% of the laps, before being pulled. Stage 1, the ITT, the time cut is 25%. If an athlete experiences a mechanical, or puncture during the stage, but completes the stage, they will not be eliminated, but rather will receive a pro-rated time. Stage 2/3, time cut is the winner’s time plus 10%. Time cut for all other categories is the winner’s time plus 15%. If an individual, or group is lapped, and consequently pulled by the offi cial, they must complete the lap, cross the fi nish line, and report to the chief judge & they will be given a pro-rated time, and that pro-rated time must be within 15 or 20% of the winner’s time, respectively. Failure to report to the chief judge, following removal by offi cial, may result in disqualifi ca-tion. Riders must complete 50% or more of the stage, before being pulled. For Stage 4, the P1/2 Men and Women must fi nish within 15% of the winner’s time, and all other categories must fi nish within 20%. See each stage description for more details.

PRIZESCash Prizes for individual stage placing will be awarded after fi nal results are posted on Sunday. General Classifi cation prizes will be distributed on Sunday, March 3rd at Stage 4. Failure to attend the awards ceremony will result in forfeiture of all prizes. ANY prize monies of $500 or more to any team, or individual will not be issued without receipt of a W9. (probably best to arrive with one completed)

The Colavita Podium Ceremonies will take place throughout the day, and a schedule will be posted. A complete cash prize breakdown is listed in this document. If medi-cal control is used during event, prize money for those tested will not be issued until cleared by USADA. Any prizes not claimed before 6pm on Sunday, March 3rd will be forfeited, (unless USADA is present)

RACE LOCATIONSPlease refer to individual stage information for location.

RACE NEUTRALIZATIONRace neutralization is a short-lived stoppage or pausing of a race. Race neutraliza-tions are used most often in road racing to facilitate the passing of one race fi eld by another race fi eld.

WHY?USA Cycling Racing Rules state: Taking pace or assistance from any outside means is forbidden. Including holding on to a motor vehicle or taking pace from riders in a different race that is concurrently on the same course [relegation or disqualifi cation].

Keeping in mind that riders in different races may not “take pace” from those in another race, the concept and practice of neutralizing the slower race has been de-veloped. Very occasionally the faster race is neutralized to allow the slower race to fi nish without interference.

We would rather NOT do race neutralization, however, with the number of race categories and athletes, it is necessary to run more than one race on the circuit to ac-commodate all those who wish to compete. It is not unusual for one race to overtake another in this situation. Without intervention, the races sometimes fi nish together in one fi eld distorting the results of both races and making it diffi cult, if not impos-sible, to separate the placing.

HOW?An offi cial, usually a motorcycle referee, will signal the neutralization of the slower race by a double sounding of a whistle (or horn) and/or by raising a red fl ag or bar-rage paddle. The offi cial may also indicate that the riders in the fi eld should stay to the left or right side of the racecourse.

As soon as the neutralization is signaled, the riders in the fi eld being neutralized should slow and remain behind the neutralizing vehicle until the neutralization is ended by a single sounding of a whistle or horn, and/or by withdrawing the red fl ag or barrage paddle. The neutralization is usually terminated when the faster race is 30 seconds to 1 minute ahead of the slower race fi eld, or when the offi cial deems it appropriate.

Very often, in the case of a small breakaway it is necessary to neutralize the fi eld. This is the normal practice and may be an advantage for the breakaway riders.

RIDER CONDUCTAt all times racers should remember that they are representatives of their sponsors, the USAC and the race’s sponsors and conduct themselves appropriately. We are guests in the communities that allow us to race. Ride as safely and courteously as possible and do not obstruct traffi c.


GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSPECIAL TOSH STAGE RACE RULES1. FIELD LIMIT: Minimum fi eld limits ranges from 20-30. The Promoter reserves the right to combine categories and alter the prize list.

FIELD LIMITS

MEN P1/2 150

WOMEN P1/2/3 150

MEN II/III 100

MEN IV 100

MEN V 50

MASTERS 40+ 100

JUNIORS 15-16/17-18 100

JUNIORS 13-14 50

WOMEN III/IV/V 100

2. PRIZES: list may be altered based on fi eld registration 100%-100%; 75%-75%; etc. ALL USAC RULES APPLY

3. LICENSE: Racers MUST present their 2018 USAC license, or an international license from another federation that is affi liated with the UCI. A one-day license may be purchased for each day of racing (3 days total) by Cat 5 Men/Cat 4 Women.

4. STAGE 1 - TIME TRIAL SIGN-IN: Picking up race packets serves as a sign-in for the Stage 1 – Time Trial.

RIDERS MUST PICK UP THEIR RACE PACKETS 60 MINUTES PRIOR TO THEIR START TIME OR THEY MAY LOSE THEIR STARTING SPOT AND MAY NOT RACE.

5. HELMETS: Must be worn and secured at ALL times while on the bicycle. Make certain your helmet satisfi es the standards specifi ed in the USAC policies section of the rule book. Helmets must be US DOT & CPSC certifi ed. If these rules are not observed a fi nd and disqualifi cation may result.

6. MUSETTE BAGS: Only cloth bags and plastic bottles are permitted for food and water hand-ups. Glass bottles and plastic bags are prohibited.

7. TRAFFIC CONTROL: Generally the lead racer(s) and main pack will be di-rected through intersections. Racers dropped by the main fi eld outside their race caravan should be alert and ready to obey traffi c laws. Know your course. You are responsible to know the course you are racing.

8. CENTERLINE: This rule will be enforced. If no painted centerline marking exists, riders must keep to the right side of the road at all times. All the roads are open to traffi c so vehicular traffi c can exist on the course.

9. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION TIE: In the event of a GC tie, the tie breaker will be decided by Stage 1, individual time trial results, if applicable.

ROAD SUPPORT For the Stage 4 road race, for the Pro Men & Women’s races only, if neutral road support is available, it will be announced prior to the start of the race. All other races are wheels in/wheels out. No individual or team vehicles will be permitted to follow the race or provide support, without remaining neutral.

PROTESTS & PENALTIES All racers are responsible for knowing and obeying USAC rules. Special attention should be paid to the timeliness of protests and appeals.

TEAM GC COMPETITION Teams should enter as a block, or send team rider list to: [email protected]

Team GC calculations (only M&W Elite , MII/III & M40+)

Team GC will be calculated by adding the time of the top 3 riders within each de-clared team by stage, INCLUDING any individual time bonuses or penalties. IF the TEAM is assessed an offi cial penalty, this will be applied to the overall team time as well. (I.E. illegal feeding). Teams with fewer than 3 riders, at the end of the fi nal stage, will be eliminated from the team classifi cation.

PODIUMS, PRIZES & AWARDS

PLEASE RESPECT OUR RACE SPONSORSCOMMITMENT TO THE EVENT!

THE PODIUM BLOCKS ARE SPONSORED.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCESMAY ANY RIDER PLACE A BICYCLE

IN FRONT OF THE PODIUM BLOCKS.

PODIUM PRESENTATIONS will occur following each stage fi nish, except the time trial.

Awards Protocol:

The following riders are required to present themselves for the awards ceremonies. See each stage for specifi c times. Full team kit is required.

1. Leader’s Jersey: This presentation will immediately follow stage winners at each ceremony except the time trial, which will take place 15 min following each cat-egory’s posting.

2. Stage 1: ITT 1st Leader, actual KOM winner

3. Stage 2 - Criterium: Top 3, GC Leader, Points and KOM Leader (M/W Pro/Elite & Elite Juniors) KOM (M/W Pro/Elite & Elite Juniors)

4. Stage 3/1 – Circuit Race: Top 3 from each category of the stage, GC Leader (ALL categories/classes), Sprint (M/W P12 & M/W Elite Juniors) KOM (M/WPI/II & M Cat II/III) Leader

5. Stage 4/2 - Road Race: Top 3 from each category of the stage, GC Leader Top 3, Sprint Leader, KOM Leader (ALL categories/classes)

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESGENERAL CLASSIFICATION

MEN’S MASTERS WOMEN’S JUNIOR’S

BMC PI/II II/III IV/V 40+ BMC PI/II/III III/IV/V 13-14 15-16 17-18

1st $600 $175 $100 $100 $600 $30 Medals, Jersey

Medals & Jersey

Medals & Jersey

2nd $435 $140 $70 $70 $435 $25 Medals Medals Medals

3rd $300 $100 $60 $60 $300 $20 Medals Medals Medals

4th $210 $80 $40 $40 $210 $15

5th $204 $60 $30 $30 $204 $10

6th $186 $45 $186

7th $171 $171 v8th $150 $150

9th $135 $135

10th $129 $129

11th $120 $120

12th $105 $105

13th $99 $99

14th $90 $90

15th $66 $66

TOTAL $3,000 $600 $300 $300 $3,000 $100

Minimum Payout $750 $150 $75 $75 $750 $25

ONEDGE SPORTS SALES OVERALL SPRINT & TEAM COMPETITION

MEN’S MASTERS WOMEN’S JUNIOR’S

PI/II II/III IV/V 40+ PI/II III/IV/V 13-14 15-16 17-18

KOM $100 Jersey Jersey Jersey Jersey Jersey Jersey Jersey Jersey

SPRINT $100 Jersey Jersey Jersey Jersey Jersey Jersey Jersey Jersey

TEAM Trophy Trophy Trophy

AMATEUR MEN’S MASTERS AMATEUR WOMEN’S JUNIOR’S

PI/II PII/III 40+ III IV/V 13-14 W15-18 15-16 17-18

1st $120 $75 $35 $25 $25 Medals Medals Medals Medals

2nd $75 $45 $25 $15 $15 Medals Medals Medals Medals

3rd $55 $30 $15 $10 $10 Medals Medals Medals Medals

TOTAL $250 $150 $75 $250 $50

FIELD MINIMUM PAYOUT> 30 100%

30-20 75%

19-10 50%

9-5 25%

4-1 0%

INDIVIDUAL STAGE PLACINGS

BMC-Switzerland Pro Men’s & Women’s Individual Placings

PI/II P1/II/III

1st $120 $120

2nd $75 $75

3rd $55 $55

TOTAL $250 $250


GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESFriday, February 28, 2020

ToSH Stage 1 - Individual Time TrialMineral Springs Valley Street @ Beck Street, Ball Ground, GA

THE INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL IS AERO LEGAL This is Stage 1 of the Stage Race for the BMC-Switzerland Pro Men & Women, and Elite Junior men & women only. All other participant’s results will not be calculated in the final stage race results. While Aero Legal, you may want to consider whether a road bike would be more suitable. The course is technical and challenging.

START TIMES Start times will be posted no later than Thursday evening, February 28th, 2019 on www.toshsr.com, within the mobile application information section, and on the Tour of the Southern Highlands Facebook page. Start times will also be posted Friday morning in the packet & chip pick-up area. First rider off at 9:00am.

DIRECTIONS TO THE START Take 575 North ~ 22 miles to Howell Bridge Rd, Exit 27. Take a right off the exit, take a left at the light onto Ball Ground Highway and then a left onto Mineral Springs Road. Follow Mineral Springs Road, until you go under I-575 Overpass. The Gospel Outreach Church will be on the left, immediately after overpass.

PARKING Parking for STAGE 1 is available in the Gospel Outreach Church parking lot, where directed. There is a day school on site, so please follow directions, once you arrive, so as not to interfere with the parents and children attending.

NUMBERS For the Time Trial stage alone, riders may use a single number bib, placed low on the center of the back.

Porta-potties or restrooms will be available for your use. USE THEM! DO NOT use the bushes. When you are caught (and you will be), you will be disqualified. THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING! (AND this is on a day school property)

DO NOT LITTER You bring it in, you take it out.

KOM POINT KOM is located at the top of the 1st climb ~3.6km from start. Points will be awarded, and the winner of the KOM Jersey will wear it through stage 2, 3 & 4, until final KOM Winner is determined during road race.

TIME CUT There is 30% time cut for the ITT related to the Stage Race.

JUNIOR ROLLOUT All Junior riders must complete a rollout prior to the start. Rollout will be located between staging and the start ramp.

NEUTRAL SUPPORT There is EXTREMELY limited SPACE at finish line, and no access to finish line without being on course, SO NO SUPPORT VEHICLES MAY BE ON COURSE or ARE PERMITTED AT FINISH. Neutral wheels will be located in various locations along course. Neutral water will be available at finish.

ONCE ATHLETES CROSS FINISH, THE RETURN TO THE START, is a 5k ride, and the 1st 2k on Damascus is difficult & technical to navigate; DO NOT TAKE IT LIGHTLY. Please USE EXTREME CAUTION. There is a narrow, steep, winding descent and a steep climb. After crossing hte finish line, Riders should continue ~200m on Damascus, and pull into the marked area, where they can regain their composure, prior to continuing along Damascus Road to carefully rejoin the TT course (under course marshal direction, at the Damascus and Arnold Spence Road junction, and return to the start going backwards on the ITT course, and they should maintain the right side of the road, while doing so.

TIME TRIAL RACE PACKET PICK-UP A photo ID and valid 2019v USAC racing license is required for race packet pick-up.

ALL RIDERS MUST PICK UP THEIR RACE PACKET 60 MINUTES PRIOR TO THEIR START TIME OR THEY WILL LOSE THEIR STARTING SPOT AND WILL NOT RACE.

TIMING CHIPS ALL RIDERS WILL USE RACE|RESULT ActivePro CHIP TIMING, all riders must rent their timing chip for the weekend, and supply a credit/debit card for collateral. Unreturned, chips will incur a $110 fee at end of weekend.

TT START ORDER

P1/2 Men

P1/2/3 & Elite Jr. Women

Juniors, 15-16, 17-18

Comm - Open Men

Comm- Open Women


GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

The Woodstock Pro Stage 2 Winner will take the Leader’s jersey. The KOM Jersey will remain on the KOM Jersey winner from Stage 1. The Points Jersey will go to the points leader after Stage 2.

The Stage 2 is REQUIRED for the P1/2, Elite Jr Men, P1/2/3 & Elite Jr Women’s fields. Missing from Stage 2 WILL NOT start Stage 3.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe Downtown Woodstock Stage 2 course is a .6 mile, four corner course. Start/Finish in front of the Woodstock Event Green, on Market St, and travel clock-wise to Maple, taking a right on Paden, then a Right on Mill. Be prepared, there’s a little hill on Mill.

DIRECTIONS and PARKING:From Interstate 575, take exit 8, Towne Lake Parkway and head east on Towne Lake. See above map for course location and pubic parking, if you are arriv-ing to pick-up your packet. If you are racing, there is limited team parking inside the course (see above), prior to course closure at 6pm.

PACKET and TIMING CHIP-PICKUP:This is the 3rd opportunity to pick-up your packet and chip. Packet Pick-up will be available during the criterium, near the start/finish line, on the Elm Street Green from 6:00-9pm.

IF A SIGN SAYS NO PARKING, DON’T PARK THERE! Don’t be that guy. Getting caught parking where prohibited is grouns for race disqualification.

this is your only warning.

Friday, February 28, 2020

Downtown Woodstock Criterium - Stage 2The Event Green

8640 Market Street, Woodstock, GA 30188

BMC MEN PI, INV. II, ELITE JUNIOR MEN & BMC WOMEN’S PI/II/III, ELITE

START CATEGORY DURATION

6:00 PM Elite Jr. Men 15-16 30 Minutes

6:40 PM Elite Jr. Men 17-18 30 Minutes

7:30 PM BMC Women’s P123/Elite Jr. Women 45 Minutes

8:40 PM BMC Men’s P1, INV 2 60 Minutes



START CATEGORY LAPS INTERMEDIATE SPRINT @ END OF8:00 AM Women 3/4/5 5 laps Lap 2, 4

8:50 AM Juniors 13-14 4 laps Lap 2, 4

9:40 AM Men IV/V 5 laps Lap 2, 4

10:40 AM Masters 40+ 6 laps Lap 2, 4

12:10 PM Juniors 15-16, 17-18 8 laps Lap 2, 4

1:40 PM Men II/III 8 laps Lap 2, 4

3:00 PM PI/II (invit III) Women 8 laps Lap 2, 4

4:30 PM PI (invit II) Men 10 laps Lap 2, 4

DIRECTIONS The staging for ToSH Stage 3 is at Corner of Beck & Valley St.4

PARKING Please see parking information on page 11, under Stage 3 map. Please follow guidance given by parking volunteers

COURSE The Circuit race course is an ~4 mile, of mostly flat to rolling terrain. Most sections of the course are open to traffic, please ride with caution and obey the center-line rule. No KOM points are awarded for the Stage 3 Ball Ground Circuit Race. The wearer of the KOM jersey following the TT will maintain the jersey into the Road Race.

PACKET and TIMING CHIP-PICKUPFinal opportunity for Packet Pick-up is Saturday morning, Mar 2, up to 30min before your race start.. Packet pickup will be near the start line. If weather permitting, just outside the RV. If cold, or unpleasant weather, we’ll be inside the RV in the City Hall Parking Lot.

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Ball Ground Circuit Race ToSH Stage 3/(Amateur Stage 1)

Mineral Springs Valley Street @ Beck Street, Ball Ground, GA 30107



Sunday, March 1, 2020

High Country Road Race ToSH - Stage 4/(Amateur Stage 2)

321 Valley Street, Ball Ground, GA 30107

START CATEGORY LAPS/DISTANCE KOM OnEdge SPRINT POINTS8:15 AM Juniors 15-16, 17-18 5/75 miles Lap 2, 4 Lap 1, 3

8:20 AM Women PI/II/III / Jr Elite Women 5/75 miles Lap 2, 4 Lap 1, 3

8:25 AM Women 3/4/5 3/45 miles Lap 2 Lap 1

10:50 AM Masters 40+ 4/60 miles Lap 2 Lap 1, 3

11:55 AM Men PI/II 6/90 miles Lap 2, 4, 6 Lap 1, 3

12:30 PM Juniors 13-14 1/15 miles Lap 1 NA

1:40 PM Men II/III 4/60 miles Lap 2, 4 Lap 1, 3

1:50 PM Men IV/V 3/45 miles Lap 2 Lap 1

DIRECTIONS Follow Saturday’s directions.

PARKING In addition to parking for Saturday (shown on Page 9), Sunday parking includes the US Post Office at Valley & Depot Street.

BIKE PARKING You are responsible for the care of your bike. Don’t leave your bike in the roadway or leaning against a vehicle facing the road. That is dumb. Vehicles passing are looking for people on bikes, and other vehicles, not bikes without riders.

COURSE 15 mile loop, (see map), of rolling terrain with a 2 challenging climbs, and a false flat finish up Valley Street. Centerline rule is in effect for nearly all of the course, and offenders will be disqualified. The course is open to traffic. Please ride with caution. All categories follow the same course

KOM All categories have the same KOM, which begins at ~mile 12 on Howell Bridge Road, and lasts ~.8 mile, with an elevation gain of ~300ft

START/FINISH Located on Valley Street approximately 100 meters south of Beck Street and the Ball Ground City Hall.

STAGING/SIGN-IN AREA All Riders must sign in at the Ball Ground City Hall at least 20 minutes prior to their scheduled start time. Sign-in sheets will be retrieved by officials 20 minutes before each cat/class scheduled start time. (approx 100 m past the start/finish line) Any rider presenting them-selves at the sign-in, or on the start line having not signed in on time, will be given a time penalty/and or a monetary fine. Staging will be located at Beck and Valley Street

WHEEL SUPPORT Support is wheels in and wheels out for the amateur races. All wheels must be tagged with the rider’s number & category. Wheels need to be in the vehicles, or the assigned wheel pit, 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Once the wheel vehicles are considered full, by the Wheel Support Coordinator, NO MORE WHEELS ARE ALLOWED. Neutral support for the Pro Men & Women fields may be provided. There is no race caravan for this race. Dingo Race Productions is NOT responsible for lost or damaged wheels.

FEED ZONE There will be no feeding on the first two laps. FEEDING BEGINS ON LAP 3! There will be no feeding on the last lap. Feeding will be allowed only in races over 30 miles. The Feed Zone is located along Valley Drive before the finish line.

FEED ZONE PARKING: ON SUNDAY Closest parking to feed zone is located in The US Post Office Parking lot just above the course at Valley and Depot and 255 Depot Street.

TIME CUT For the P12 Men & Women, the time cut is the winner’s time, plus 15%. The time cut for all other categories is the winner’s time plus 15%. Additionally, Any rider who is lapped will be considered outside the time cut and eliminated. Riders who are about to be lapped will be informed by race referee(s) that they have failed to make the time cut. Riders so informed, shall proceed back to the staging area, WITHOUT crossing the finish line.

KOM & SPRINTS Contested consistent with the number of times you have crossed the designated line. For example: the Lap 2 KOM will be awarded the 2nd time you cross the KOM line. Likewise for Hot Spot Sprints, which are contested at the Start/Finish line. A lap 3 Hot Spot Sprint will be con-tested at the completion of the 3rd lap.

JUNIOR ROLLOUT All junior riders must complete a pre-RR rollout located at the staging area. Only riders that had an in-race wheel change are required to complete a post-RR rollout. Report to an Official and the rollout will be done on the road behind the finish line. Riders must use extreme caution collapse back after they finish to complete their rollout. DO NOT RIDE BACKWARDS ON THE COURSE!

TIMING CHIP RETURN FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF STAGE 4. Any timing chips not returned following completion of Stage 4 will be charged $110, unless immediate arrangements are made for return.


GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPLEASE BE RESPECTFUL GUESTS AND DO NOT LITTER!

Yes, this includes Gel packets. They go back into the jersey pocket as easy as they came out.

High Country Road Race Course and Profile

High Country Road Race Course Saturday and Sunday Parking, Finish Line, and Spectator Parking

NO PARKING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THIS YEAR!



Places of Interest in Cherokee County, GeorgiaWelcome to Cherokee County, Georgia. Below is a list of establishments to help make your visit enjoyable.

CONVENIENT HOTELS

EconoLodge** EconoLodge ToSH special rate link.

138 Keith Drive, Canton 30114(770) 345-1994

Fairfield Inn 455 Parkway 575, Woodstock, GA 30188

(770)-926-4669

Comfort Inn & Suites340 Parkway 575, Woodstock, GA 30188

(770) 517-9650

Holiday Inn Express1470 Woodstock Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30188

(770) 592-4438

WOODSTOCK RESTAURANTS & BREWERY All of these restaurants and others are within walking distance of each other in Downtown Woodstock.

Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill Truck & Tap

Salt Factory Pub Canyons Burger Company

Freight Kitchen & Tap Pure Taqueria

Reel Seafood Reformation Brewery

BALL GROUND RESTAURANTS & ESTABLISHMENTS All of these restaurants and others are within walking distance of each other in Downtown Ball Ground.

Ball Ground Burger Bus Pueblo Grill Mexican Food

Les Bon Temps Louisiana Kitchen Barrel House Coffee

Frankfurt Döner and Meats Jill’s Cakes & Bakes

Chef Rosario’s Kitchen Dominic’s Truck & Dine

Two Brothers Bar-B-Que 1695 Old Canton Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107 (up the road a bit)

TO DO IN AND AROUND BALL GROUND

Martin’s General Store 340 Gilmer Ferry Road, Ball Ground

Perched Boutique 275 Gilmer Ferry Road, Ball Ground

Red Bowtique 215 Gilmer Ferry Road, Ball Ground


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