Race Guide. Tampa Bay, Florida - March 19-26, Final Version. For updates and additional information, please visit:

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1 Tampa Bay, Florida - March 19-26, 2016 Race Guide Final Version For updates and additional information, please visit: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Hashtags: #SunshineGrandPrix, #SunshineGP

2 Table of Contents Overview... Page 2 Sponsors & Charities... Page 3 Contacts & Affiliations... Page 4 Master Schedule... Page 5 Omnium & Race Categories... Page 6 Registration & Entry Fees... Page 6 Omnium Point System... Page 7 Prizes & Awards... Page 8 Payout Schedule... Page 9 Regulations... Page 10 Venue Information Sat, Mar 19 - Tampa... Page 11 Sun, Mar 20 - Pinellas Park... Page 12 Tue, Mar 22 - EPIC Hills Training Ride... Page 13 Wed, Mar 23 - EPIC Beaches Training Ride... Page 14 Fri, Mar 25 - St. Petersburg... Page 15 Sat, Mar 26 - Clearwater... Page 16 Please visit for information about the Opening Ceremony on Fri, Mar 18 in Tampa, the Busch Gardens Park Bash (rest/fun day) on Mon, Mar 21, the Frenchy s Beach Bash (fun/rest day) on Thu, Mar 24, and the Closing Ceremony on Sat, Mar 26 in Clearwater. Overview The Sunshine Grand Prix will be held during the week of March 19-26, 2016 at various venues throughout the Tampa Bay area. This major event brings the best of Professional & Amateur Cycling races and a variety of Fun Community & Healthy Living activities. The Sunshine Grand Prix is an initiative of the Florida Cycling Foundation, Inc, our 501(c)(3) non- profit charitable organization, which was established to foster cycling and healthy communities through advocacy, education, and promotion. All funds received for the Sunshine Grand Prix will be used to cover the operational deficit to produce the event and to activate the marketing & communications requirements of our sponsors. The surplus will be used to impact the local charities selected by our board of directors and sponsors, and to fund our primary goals that improve: Collaboration among all cycling stakeholders Access and safety of cycling in our communities Programming of cycling related activities in our schools Promotion of our region as a cycling and healthy living destination Page 2 of 16

3 Sponsors Charities Page 3 of 16

4 Contacts Event Director: Venue Directors: Event Services: USAC Representative: USAC Chief Official: Pablo Santa Cruz, Brandon Hicks, Marty Bates, Tim Molyneaux, Gene Dixon, Stuart Lamp, Not Assigned Yet Affiliations Page 4 of 16

5 Master Schedule Date Event City Racing Recreational Activities Activities - Touring Ride, Sat, Mar 19 Bike Build Tampa Criterium Challenge, Kid s Criterium Tampa Painting USA CRITS - Sponsors & VIPs Opening Ceremony Recognition, Team Presentations Sun, Mar 20 Velo Fest Pinellas Park Circuit Mon, Mar 21 Busch Gardens Park Bash Tampa Rest / Fun Day These rides are modeled after our famous Tampa Bay EPICS rides offering a competitive twist with a Tue, Mar 22 EPIC Hills variety of conversational, tempo, From Tampa Training Ride and race paces. Professional and amateur cyclists will enjoy Wed, Mar 23 EPIC Beaches pedaling among the best riders From Clearwater Training Ride and racers in the country in a unique and fun format. There are 25, 50 and 100 miles options. See disclaimer below. Thu, Mar 24 Frenchy's Beach Bash Clearwater Beach Rest / Fun Day Fri, Mar 25 St. Pete Bayfront St. Petersburg Criterium Touring Ride Sat, Mar 26 Clearwater Classic Clearwater Page 5 of 16 Criterium USA CRITS Touring Ride, Bike Build Challenge, Bike Rodeo, Children's Choirs, Farmer s Market Sat, Mar 26 Closing Ceremony Clearwater Awards, Charitable Contributions Presentation Sun, Mar 27 Easter Clearwater Rest Training Rides: These EPIC Training Rides are not USAC sanctioned. By participating, YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS, known or unknown, incidental to these rides and all other activities related to anyone involved on these rides, all participants, the Florida Cycling Foundation, Inc., the Sunshine Grand Prix, its sponsors, affiliates, and any and all related and non- related parties.

6 Omnium & Race Categories Category Omnium Sat 19 th Tampa Sun 20 th Pinellas Park Fri 25 th St. Pete Sat 26 th Clearwater Men Pro 1,2 Y Y Y Y Y Women Pro 1,2 Y Y Y Y Y Juniors Y Y Y Y Y Masters 35+ 1,2,3 Y Y Y Y Y Masters 50+ Y Y Y Y Y Masters 35+ 4,5 Y Y Y Y Y Men 3 Y Y Y Y Y Men 4 Y Y Y Y Y Men 5 Y Y Y Y Y Women 3 Y Y Y Y Y Kids N Y N N Y Juniors 9-14 N Y Y N Y Juniors N Y Y N Y Women 4 N Y Y N Y Seniors (60+) N Y Y Y Y Handcycles N Y Y N Y Registration & Entry Fees Please visit our website, for instructions on how to register for the Omnium competition or each individual race. Category Omnium Omnium Omnium Per Race Per Race by Feb 28 By Mar 10 Onsite By Feb 28 By Mar 10 Juniors 9-16 NA NA NA $10 $15 $20 Handcycles NA NA NA $35 $40 $45 All Adults NA NA NA $35 $40 $45 Juniors Masters 35+ 1,2,3 Masters 50+/60+ Men Pro 1, 2 Women Pro 1,2 Per Race Onsite $140 $160 $180 $40 $45 $50 $160 $180 $45 $50 $55 Page 6 of 16

7 Omnium Points System Finish Place Points descending 1 point. per place Sprints Bonus Points 1 st Place 2 nd Place 3 rd Place Circuit Sprints Criterium Sprints Riders may participate in as few or as many participating events as they choose. Every race counts and will be scored. The rider s will have an opportunity to earn points at each of the qualified events and their combined score will determine their Omnium total points and final position in the Omnium. If two or more Individual riders are awarded the same total number of Omnium points, the following tiebreaker system shall be used: 1. The Individual with the most first place finishes 2. The Individual with the most second place finishes 3. The Individual with the most third place finishes 4. The highest points earned in the final participating event Page 7 of 16

8 Prizes & Awards Prizes and Awards will be distributed in accordance to the following table. All daily prizes and awards will be distributed immediately following each race after the officials have declared the results final. The prizes and awards for the Omnium will be distributed on Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Clearwater after the end of the Men PRO 1,2 race during the Closing ceremony. Individual Races Category Minimum Total Omnium Pinellas St. Fields Tampa Clearwater Park Pete Men Pro 1,2 25 $20,000 $12,000 $1,999 $1,999 $1,999 $1,999 Women Pro 1,2 25 $3,500 $1,500 $500 $500 $500 $500 Juniors $2,000 $1,000 $250 $250 $250 $250 Masters 35+ 1,2,3 25 $3,500 $2,500 $250 $250 $250 $250 Masters $3,500 $2,500 $250 $250 $250 $250 Masters 35+ 4,5 25 $1,000 Jerseys $250 $250 $250 $250 Men 3 25 $1,000 Jerseys $250 $250 $250 $250 Men 4 25 $1,000 Jerseys $250 $250 $250 $250 Men 5 Jerseys Medals Medals Medals Medals Women 3 15 $1,000 Jerseys $250 $250 $250 $250 Women 4 Medals Medals NA Medals Juniors 9-14 Medals Medals Medals Medals Juniors Medals Medals Medals Medals Handcycles Medals Medals Medals Medals Seniors 60+ Medals Medals Medals Medals Totals $36,500 $19,500 $4,249 $4,249 $4,249 $4,249 Promoter reserves the right to reduce by 50% individual races and/or omnium prize money if minimum fields are not met. Page 8 of 16

9 Payout Schedules All daily prizes and awards will be distributed immediately following each race after the officials have declared the results final. The prizes and awards for the Omnium will be distributed on Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Clearwater after the end of the Men PRO 1,2 race during the Closing ceremony. Omnium Individual Races $12,000 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000 $1,999 $500 $250 $2,000 $500 $250 $350 $150 $75 $1,750 $400 $225 $175 $300 $125 $65 $1,500 $325 $150 $250 $100 $50 $1,250 $275 $175 $125 $225 $75 $35 $1,000 $250 $150 $100 $50 $25 $750 $150 $100 $50 $175 $650 $150 $100 $50 $150 $550 $150 $100 $50 $130 $300 $150 $100 $50 $120 $250 $150 $100 $50 $100 Page 9 of 16

10 Regulations Permitting: All races part of the Sunshine Grand Prix will be held under USA Cycling event permit and subject to the governing rules in the USAC Rule book. Licensed USAC officials will be responsible for all start/finishes, rulings, and determining end results and scoring. For further explanation of race rules and regulations, please go to Licensing: All race participants must have a valid USA Cycling racing license and will be required to race in the Category listed on that license. One- day licenses and annual USAC licenses will be available for purchase daily at the Sunshine Grand Prix registration tables, but in the interest of saving time, you are encouraged to please purchase your license prior to the event. All license purchase information and rates can be found at USAC rules will govern all races. Anti- Doping: All races are conducted under USA Cycling and USADA anti- doping regulations. Waivers: All Athletes must have waivers signed prior to picking up race numbers. All Juniors must have waivers signed by parent or guardian prior to racing. Timing Chips: Electronic chips will be used to time and score these events. MyLaps chips will be available to rent for $10 for the weekend. Refunds / Transfer Policy: o No credits or refunds will be given for rain or weather conditions. Rain or Shine! o No refunds or credits due to rider accident or mishap. o No transfer of registration fees to other teammates or friends. o You may transfer your rider registration fee to another race day but no refunds. o No refunds or credits will be granted to a rider who misses or shows up late for a race. Entry Discounts: See the Entry Fees section on page 5 for applicable discounts. No Wait Lists: Once fields are maxed out for a respective venue and category, that category s race is closed, and no additional registrations will be accepted. For avoidance of doubt, if a registered race field has maxed out, and you are not registered, you will not race. Race Numbers: PLEASE KEEP YOUR NUMBERS FROM DAY TO DAY all numbers issued to you must be worn. No Littering: Please do not litter on the course or surrounding areas. Please leave the course and surrounding areas as you found them. Littering may be grounds for disqualification. Prize Money & Minimum Fields: Promoter reserves the right to reduce individual races and/or omnium prize money if minimum fields are not met. Page 10 of 16

11 Saturday, March 19, 2016 Tampa Criterium 601 N Tampa Street, Tampa, FL , Start Time Duration Category 8:00am 20 Juniors :30am 30 Juniors :05am 40 Men 5 9:50am 35 Women 3,4 10:30am 60 Men 3,4 11:35am 50 Masters 50+, :30pm 40 Masters 35+ 4,5 1:15pm 50 Masters 35+ 1,2,3 2:10pm 30 Handcycles 2:45pm 50 Women Pro 1,2 3:45pm 30 Opening Ceremony 4:25pm 70 Men Pro 1,2 & Juniors Page 11 of 16

12 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Pinellas Park Velo Fest Circuit 28th Street North & MCI Drive, Pinellas Park, FL , Start Time Duration Category 8:00am 20 Juniors :05am 30 Juniors :45am 45 Men 5 8:47am 45 Women 4 9:40am 50 Masters 50+, 60+ 9:42am 50 Masters 35+ 4,5 11:00am 50 Men 3 11:02am 50 Men 4 12:00pm 70 Masters 35+ 1,2,3 12:02pm 50 Women Pro 1,2,3 1:30pm 40 Handcycles 2:15pm 100K Men Pro 1,2, and Juniors Page 12 of 16

13 Tuesday, March 22, 2016 EPIC Hills Training Ride Florida 54, Odessa, FL , Start Time Activity Category 8:30am Coffee, Treats Gathering, Staging 9:00am Ride Start 40, 60, 100 miles options Rest & Refuel at mile 60 Everyone is welcome! Professionals, Amateurs, Recreational Riders. Important: This is a self- supported ride. Use a buddy system because the group will not stop for flats or mechanicals. Bring enough food & hydration. Page 13 of 16

14 Wednesday, March 23, 2016 EPIC Beaches Training Ride 300 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL , Start Time Activity Category 8:30am Coffee, Treats Gathering, Staging 9:00am Ride Start 25, 50, 100 miles options Rest & Refuel at mile 50 Everyone is welcome! Professionals, Amateurs, Recreational Riders. Important: This is a self- supported ride. Use a buddy system because the group will not stop for flats or mechanicals. Bring enough food & hydration. Page 14 of 16

15 Friday, March 25, 2016 St. Pete Bayfront Criterium 300 1st St SE, St Petersburg, FL , Start Time Duration Category 8:00am 40 Men 4,5 & Masters 35+ 4,5 8:45am 50 Masters 50+, 60+ 9:40am 50 Masters 35+ 1,2,3 10:35am 50 Women 1,2,3 11:30am 60 Men Pro 1,2,3, Juniors Page 15 of 16

16 Saturday, March 26, 2016 Clearwater Classic Criterium 300 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL , Start Time Duration Category 8:00am 20 Juniors :30am 30 Juniors :05am 40 Men 5 9:50am 35 Women 3,4 10:30am 60 Men 3,4 11:35am 50 Masters 50+, :30pm 40 Masters 35+ 4,5 1:15pm 50 Masters 35+ 1,2,3 2:10pm 30 Handcycles 2:45pm 50 Women Pro 1,2 3:45pm 15 Special Event 4:15pm 70 Men Pro 1,2 and Juniors :45pm 30 Closing Ceremony OMNIUM Awards will be held at 12:45pm, 2:45pm and 5:45pm. Page 16 of 16