November 21, 2003 – The Provincial Cyclo-Cross Championships will still be presented by Adams Agency and hosted by the Albion Hills Conservation Area on November 30, 2003 as previously planned. However volunteers are still needed. If anyone is interested in volunteering please contact Jim Adams at 416-757-2406.
Additional Rules for Provincial Championships
These additional rules will be strictly enforced. For a complete list of series rules please download the Cyclo-Cross Booklet in the cyclocross section of the website: www.ontariocycling.org
The Provincial Cyclo-Cross Championship race will be open to all riders (as per general eligibility), however, only Ontario residents who hold a UCI licence or an OCA Citizen Permit are eligible for medals. All riders are eligible for prizes.
Jerseys and Clubs/Teams Riders must wear their club jerseys. No trade team or pro jerseys allowed. Only clubs/teams that appear on riders' licences will appear in the results.
Provincial Cyclo-Cross Equipment Rules Master, Junior and Cadet riders are permitted to use any MTB, road or cyclo-cross bicycle.
All categories except Master, Junior and Cadet categories shall adhere to the CCA rules regarding bicycle equipment regulations. Of particular mention are the following:
a) CCA rule 1.3.012 states: A bicycle shall not measure more than 185 cm in length and 50 cm in width overall. b) CCA rule 1.3.018 states: For the cyclo-cross bicycle the width of the tire shall not exceed 35 mm and it may not incorporate any form of spike or stud.
Note that most MTB bicycles do not meet either of these criteria due to the handlebar width and the tire width. Please refer to the CCA rule book for the complete set of equipment rules.
Espoir and Elite Men and Women must use a cyclo-cross bicycle.
Southern Ontario Cyclo-Cross Series Provincial Championships results will be used to break ties in the series. Riders must start Provincials to be eligible for series prizes. Series Points will be doubled at Provincial Championships (i.e. Provincial Champion will earn 50 points).