Official Rules of the Senior Games
CYCLING
5K/10K (Time Trials)
20K/40K (Road Races)
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Cyclists qualifying at a State Games in either the 5K or 10K time trials may enter both time trial events at the National Games.
2. Cyclists qualifying in either the 20K or 40K road races at a qualifying games may enter
both road race events.
3. Cyclists must provide their own bicycles and helmets.
FORMAT
1. Starting times for the time trials will be at equal intervals, usually one minute, but no less
than 30 seconds. No allowances will be made for mechanical or other mishaps.
2. Starting order for the time trials is by random selection.
3. If a rider appears later than the appointed starting time, the start will be allowed only to
the extent that in the judgment of the officials it does not interfere with other riders
starting on schedule. If it does interfere, the rider may be further delayed. In case of a late
start, the appointed starting time shall be used in computing results.
4. The start sheet with the starting order and appointed starting times will be available for
the rider’s perusal at least one hour before the start of each event.
5. The road races will be mass start at approximately 10-minute intervals by age division
and gender with combinations when needed.
6. Awards will be presented for 1st through 8th place for each event within each age division.
SPORT RULES
1. All cycling events will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Cycling Federation (USCF)
rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
USA Cycling
One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 866-4581
2. Helmets are mandatory and must conform to USA Triathlon regulations.
3. Multigear (free wheel) bikes with front and rear brakes are required. Fixed gear and
recumbant bicycles are not permitted. All bicycles must be certified by race officials prior
to the competition.
4. There may be no protective shield, faring or other device on any part of the bicycle
(including, but not limited to, the frame, wheels, handlebars, chainwheel or accessories)
that has the effect of reducing air resistance, except those allowed by the USCF.
5. If in doubt about your qualification, check for an official ruling from the chief referee
before your appointed starting time. Once the clock begins, your time is running and will
not be adjusted.
6. In time trial events, the rider shall be held by an official at the start but shall be neither
restrained nor pushed.
7. Riders must stay to the right except when overtaking another rider. Failure to do so will
result in disqualification.
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8. In time trial events, no rider shall take pace behind another rider closer than 25 meters
(80 feet) ahead, or 2 meters (7 feet) to the side. A rider who is observed taking pace shall
receive a time penalty.
9. No restarts are permitted.
