Rules
Racing Rules and Regulations
as amended 26th September 2008
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1. Eligibility
To be eligible to compete in any event run under the jurisdiction of the AVCC, the competitor must be a financial member of a State/Territory body affiliated to the AVCC and must be covered by a racing insurance.
2. Age Qualification
Membership of the AVCC is accepted on 1st January of the year in which a male reaches 35 years of age, or a female 30 years of age.
3. Misconduct
A competitor who is guilty of misconduct, disobeying an official, using undesirable language, striking or attempting to strike another member during the progress of an event, or at a place where the event is being conducted, shall be suspended, or fined, or both.
4. Judging
The finish of a race shall be judged by the first part of a bike that reaches an 'imaginary' line approximately 343 mm above a finish line.
5. Flags
A black and white chequered flag shall denote a race finish. A red flag denotes danger and cyclists must stop if directed by the official displaying the flag. If a red flag is displayed from an official vehicle in a controlled race, no cyclist may pass the vehicle until the flag has been withdrawn.
6. Equipment and Clothing
a) Race numbers must be prominently displayed at all times. Numbers must not be folded or damaged in any way and must be returned after the finish.
b) An approved and securely fastened helmet must be worn on the head at all times while riding.
c) Competitors should be neatly attired at the start of a race and at after-race presentations. Racing jerseys must be designed so as to cover the upper arms and shoulders.
d) Only equipment sanctioned and approved by the AVCC Inc. shall be permitted in races under its patronage, while bars such as ‘Spinaci’ bars and ‘Tri’ bars shall only be permitted in Time Trials. Handlebar ends must be plugged.
e) It is an offence to compete on any bicycle unless it is mechanically sound and maintained to the highest safety standards. 'Singles' must be securely glued to the rim and road bicycles must be equipped with two efficient, independent brakes.
7. Mechanical Mishaps
a) If a mechanical mishap occurs (a puncture, machine damage or a fall) approaching the finish of a race, the competitor may run with or carry the bicycle over the line and still qualify for a finishing prize.
b) In a criterium race, if a mechanical mishap occurs (a puncture, machine damage or a fall), time out shall be allowed. The duration of the time out shall be determined by the race referee and the information conveyed to the competitors before the race. A competitor taking time out will not be allowed to gain advantage in terms of placing in the field when re-entering the race and must report to the referee to re-enter the race. Any rider who has been lapped by his/her own grade shall withdraw from the race at the showing of two laps to go board, or at the discretion of the referee. No rider shall take assistance from any grade other than his/her own. In the event of a breakaway lapping their grade, the sprint for minor places will be at the discretion of the referee.
8. General Racing Rules
a) All competitors are expected to abide by the State/Territory traffic laws, which include keeping to the left of the carriageway on open roads and not crossing double white lines. Competitors should avoid unnecessarily obstructing other traffic.
b) Dangerous riding, including the practice of saluting by removing one or both hands off the bars at a finish, will not be tolerated and the referee shall discipline any rider whom he/she deems to be guilty of this practice, or any other act that endangers other riders or road users.
c) At any time during a race that a sprint occurs the sprint rules shall apply whereby sprinting riders shall keep to a straight line. Anyone suddenly veering, pushing or pulling, or in any other way causing dangerous obstruction shall be penalized.
d) Competitors who receive outside assistance during a road race, such as holding onto or receiving pace from a moving vehicle or from non-or retired competitors or who receive refreshments or bike assistance (unless specifically sanctioned beforehand by the race referee) shall be disqualified.
e) A competitor who is lapped or caught by another grade other than his/her own in a scratch race must not interfere with, or assist any other competitor nor participate in any sprints. The lapped rider must give way to the passing rider or group. It is a serious offence to sit in a bunch or share pace once lapped.
9. Penalties
a) Any riders breaching the above general racing rules shall be liable for a fine, disqualification, suspension or any combination of the three at the discretion of the referee.
b) Any competitor fined by his/her club or State/Territory body shall not be permitted to compete in any race under any body affiliated to the AVCC until such time as the penalty or suspension has been finalized.
c) Penalties shall be set by the relevant State/Territory body. In AVCC championships the penalties of the promoting State/Territory body shall apply.
d) Appeals against a referee's decision shall be made in writing within thirty minutes of the decision being announced to the competitor. The process for appeals shall be determined under the rules of the State/Territory body involved.
10. Prizes & Positions
Competitors who believe they have qualified for a prize shall claim their placings with the claims stewards immediately after the finish. Prizewinners shall attend prize-giving ceremonies unless they have been granted dispensation by the race organizer.
Time Trial Rules
Age Time Standards
- The Time Trial shall be preferably held on an out and home course.
- It is recommended that riders be graded, youngest starting first, through to oldest starting last.
- * In Championships, riders shall be graded in five-year age groups.
- It is recommended that ladies start after the completion of the men
- It is recommended that riders start at one-minute intervals, and shall be held up by a steward at the start.
- If a rider misses his/her start position, then a corresponding time-gap will be left. Under no circumstances will a rider be moved up. Each rider will start at his/her allocated start time. If he/she misses their start, their time will commence at the advertised time, and his/her time will be calculated from the original start position. A rider missing his/her start will be required to stop at the start line and put one foot on the ground before commencing. No flying starts will be permitted.
- Riders are requested to be in their start position five-minutes before their allocated start time.
- Once they have left the starter’s hands, no mechanical failures or punctures will allow a restart.
- Once the race has commenced, if a mechanical mishap or puncture occurs to a rider who has not started, that rider must approach the Referee. The Referee may start that riders at the rear of the field. The Referee will advise the timing stewards of the rider’s number. The rider’s time will be calculated from this revised position.
- During the course of the race, a rider must ride alone and unassisted, and shall not take shelter from another rider or vehicle. When overtaking another rider, he/she must pass as widely as safety will permit, and the overtaking/overtaken rider must not receive any drafting benefit from the other rider. When the overtaken rider has been passed, he/she shall drop back at least twenty metres.
- The age-standard shall be based on the Australian Time Trial Association’s standards (ATTA) as periodically revised.
- ** In the Australian Championships, the Mockridge Cup Time Trial can be 25km. The handicap section will be calculated from the Age Standards as calculated for the individual rider’s age.
- The rider with the best adjusted Standard Time will be deemed the winner of the Mockridge Cup section.
- The riders with the fastest unadjusted times in each division shall be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals, and cash prizes.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Age Groupings for Road Championships shall be as follows:
Male riders: 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70–74 years and in five-year age groupings thereafter.
Female riders: 30-35, 36-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70–74 years and in five-year age groupings thereafter.
Age Groupings for Track Championships shall be as follows:
Male Riders: 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65 years plus.
Female riders: 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 years plus.
Championships’ venues shall be decided at Track and Road Conferences 24 months in advance.
Championships shall cater for all categories of riders and may comprise for the Track as follows:
Male riders:
1,000m Sprint for all grades up to 54 years.
1,000m Derby Championships for 55 years and over.
10,000m Scratch for all grades up to 54 years.
5,000m Scratch for all grades 55- 64 years.
2,000m Scratch for 65 years and over.
3,000m Individual Pursuit for grades up to 54 years.
2,000m Individual Pursuit for grades 55 years and over.
800m Individual Time Trial for grades up to 54 years.
500m Individual Time Trial for grades 55 years and over.
Lady riders:
1,000m Sprint for all grades up to 49 years.
1,000m Derby for 50 years and over.
5,000m Scratch for all grades.
2,000m Individual Pursuit for all grades.
500m Individual Time Trial for all grades.
All distances are approximate and will depend on the track dimensions.
Road Championship distances may be:
Male Riders:
35 km 70 years and over
45 km 65-69 years
45 km 60-64 years
75 km 55-59 years
75 km 50-54 years
85 km 45-49 years
85 km 40-44 years
100 km 35-39 years
Lady riders:
35 km 70 years and over
35 km 65-69 years
35 km 60-64 years
35 km 55-59 years
35 km 50-54 years
45 km 45-49 years
45 km 40-44 years
60 km 35-39 years
60 km 30-34 years
All road distances are approximate and will depend on circuit size.
The promoter shall organize all road championships under age groupings.
A 25 km Individual Time Trial, a 40 km Road Teams Trial (State Teams), and Criterium Championships may be provided for.
Medals shall be awarded for the first three places in each age group for all events.
For racing purposes, each grouping shall consist of a minimum of six riders. If there are five or less in a group, those riders will be allotted to ride in the next lower age group. If the total number of riders is still not realised, the process shall continue until the target of six riders is achieved. This shall apply for all groups except the lowest age group. All riders in the composite group will compete for prize-money as originally allotted by the organiser to the lower age group. However, medals will be awarded to riders according to their race placing in their actual five-year age grouping for road races, and ten-year grouping for track races.
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