sckoehler
commented
6 years ago Another thing that could be clarified is what happens after the bell is rung. I assume what happens is that after the leader finishes his or her last lap, all riders go into the chute as they finish. What is confusing is that for riders who are on the course when the bell rings, whether or not they do another lap depends on whether they are subsequently passed by the leader. A fast rider who is at the start of the lap, but is not passed by the leader, winds up doing almost two full laps after the bell rings. Riders who don't understand how this works might inadvertently stop early.
Another interpretation could be that all riders except the leader to into the chute after the bell rings. I assume this is not the correct interpretation, because only the leader would get the maximum number of laps. It is easier to understand, though.
Steve Koehler
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 10:32 AM, Scott Wilton notifications@github.com wrote:
6D.6 Race Configuration It is advised that Cyclocross be run as two separate races, (Unlimited and Standard) as the nature of a multi-lap event on a short course will lead to passing and lapping. It is suggested that the Unlimited race be close to 45 minutes in length and the Standard race be close to 30 minutes in length. Using the time from the top rider’s first two laps, the referee will determine how many laps could be completed in the desired time limit (e.g. 45 minutes). From this point on, the number of remaining laps (for the leaders) will be displayed and this will be used to determine when finish of the race occurs. A bell will be rung with one lap to go. Lapped riders in the race will all finish on the same lap as the leader and will be placed according to the number of laps they are down and then their position at the finish.
What about riders who want to finish early??
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6D.6 Race Configuration It is advised that Cyclocross be run as two separate races, (Unlimited and Standard) as the nature of a multi-lap event on a short course will lead to passing and lapping. It is suggested that the Unlimited race be close to 45 minutes in length and the Standard race be close to 30 minutes in length. Using the time from the top rider’s first two laps, the referee will determine how many laps could be completed in the desired time limit (e.g. 45 minutes). From this point on, the number of remaining laps (for the leaders) will be displayed and this will be used to determine when finish of the race occurs. A bell will be rung with one lap to go. Lapped riders in the race will all finish on the same lap as the leader and will be placed according to the number of laps they are down and then their position at the finish.
What about riders who want to finish early??