Ladies Tour of Norway

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1 Ladies Tour of Norway 12 th 14 th of August 2016 UCI cat 2.1 Technical guide Foto: EventFotografene 1

2 Contents Organization 3 Panel of Commissaries....3 Hotel 3 Hospital..3 Specific regulations Stage 1.10 Basic info..11 Start area..11 Final circuit 12 Finish area 13 Time schedule..14 Stage Basic info..18 Start area..18 Final circuit 19 Finish area 20 Time schedule..21 Stage Basic info..24 Start area..24 Final circuit 25 Finish area 26 Time schedule..27 2

3 Organization Race Director Roy Moberg Technical Director Sondre G. Sørtveit Assisting Technical Director Torjus Larsen Course & Safety Manager Jon Olav Ødegaard Arena Coordinator Marius Jørgensen Security Manager Jon Olav Ødegaard Convoi Manager Frank Kildebo Race Headquarters Anne Lena Moum Accommodation Astrid Brøchner Accommodation Gry Moberg Race doctor Nadin Bjørhei Radio Tour Henning Knudsen Results VotreCourse.com Panel of Commissaires President Members of the jury Ass. commissaries Moto commissar Finish judge Time keeper Peter Judez, Slovenia Rune Torkildsen, Norway Gunnar Elvsveen, Norway Thomas Nilsson, Sweden Geir Henning Larsen, Norway Bjørn Holmvik, Norway Kenneth Simonsson, Sweden Kristoffer Nennestam, Sweden Hotel Team- and Organization Hotel during the race: Quality Hotel & Resort Sarpsborg Bjørnstadveien 20, 1713 Sarpsborg GPS: N E Distances to start from the Team hotel: Stage 1: 31,0 km (25min) Stage 2: 50,4 km (50min) Stage 3: 32,4 km (25min) Hotel for teams staying from Sunday the 14 th to Monday the 15 th : Thon Hotel Halden Langbrygga 1, 1767 Halden halden@thonhotels.no GPS: N E Distances from finish to the Team hotel: Stage 1: 12,8 km (10min) Stage 2: 3,5 km (5min) Hospital Main hospital: Sykehuset Østfold Roald Amundsens gate 17, 1723 Sarpsborg Telephone: , Emergency number: 113 GPS: N, E Emergency Ward in Fredrikstad: Dokka 1A, 1671 Kråkerøy Telephone: GPS: N, E Emergency Ward in Halden: Kjærlighetsstien 30, 1781 Halden Telephone: GPS: E, E 3

4 Specific Regulations Article 1. Organization The 3 rd edition of Ladies Tour of Norway is organized by Ladies Tour of Norway AS, under the regulations of the International Cycling Union. It is to be held from 12 th to 14 th of August Ladies Tour of Norway AS Pb 87, 1751 Halden, Tel: roy@lton.no Article 2. Type of Event The event is classified as an UCI cat 2.1 event, and is open to athletes of the Women Elite category. In conformity with the UCI rules, points are awarded as follows for the UCI ranking for Women Elite: Place Stage General Classification Place Stage General Classification Wearing the leader s jersey awards 4 points each stage. 4

5 Article 3. Participation As per article of the UCI regulations, the event is open to the following teams: UCI Women s teams, national teams, regional and club teams. As per article of the UCI regulations, teams must be formed of minimum 4 and maximum 6 riders. Article 4. Race Headquarters and important information The race headquarters is located at Quality Hotel & Resort, Bjørnstadveien 20, 1713 Sarpsborg, and the opening hours are: Thursday 11 th of August; 19:00 to 20:00 Friday 12 th of August; 10:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 22:00 (17:00 to 18:00 in start area) Saturday 13 th of August; 09:00 to 10:00 and 17:00 to 19:30 (12:00 to 13:30 in start area) Sunday 14 th of August; Before the stage: 09:00 to 10:00 (11:00 to 12:00 in start area) After the stage: until the event is finished (Thon Hotel Halden) The commissaries meeting is scheduled to take place at the Race Headquarters, from 11:00 to 12:00, the 12 th of August. Team representatives are requested to confirm their starters and collect their race numbers at the Race Headquarters from 13:00 to 14:00, the 12 th of August. The team managers meeting is scheduled for 14:30, the 12 th of August, at the Race Headquarters. Article 5. Radio-Tour Race information will be broadcast in English on Radio-Tour, frequency MHz. Article 6. Neutral Technical Support The neutral support is taken care of by two Uno-X labeled cars. Article 7. Finishing time limits Taking into account the characteristics of each stage, the finishing time limits have been set as follows: 10 % on all stages. The time limit may, in exceptional circumstances, be increased by the Commissaries Panel in agreement with the organizer according to the article Article 8. Classifications and Time bonuses The following classifications will be issued: a) Individual Classification purple jersey sponsored by Uno-X b) Individual Points Classification green jersey sponsored by Nordby Shoppingcentre c) Climber s Classification polka dot jersey sponsored by Berg Sparebank d) Best Young Rider white jersey sponsored by Teknotherm e) Best Norwegian Rider flag jersey sponsored by Østfold Fylkeskommune f) Team classification 5

6 This order (a-e) is also the priority order of the jerseys. Riders must wear their leaders jersey awarded by the organization, except the Best Norwegian Rider, which is optional to use during the race. After the 1 st stage, the riders must wear the leaders jerseys as mentioned in these regulations. If the same rider holds more than one jersey, she shall wear the most significant and the next rider in the competition must wear its respective leader s jersey etc. Individual classification Individual classification on time is determined after each stage by calculating the time in whole seconds (including penalty seconds and bonuses). If two or more riders are equal their positions are decided by adding up their placing in each stage, and as a last resort, the place obtained in the last stage shall be taken into consideration. The rider leading this classification must wear the Uno-X purple jersey. Point s classification Individual points classification is drawn up after each stage by calculating the points won. On each stage the first six riders at the finish line will be awarded points according to the following scale: 1 st : 7p 2 nd : 5p 3 rd : 4p 4 th : 3p 5 th : 2p 6 th : 1p Furthermore, there will be points awarded for the point s classification in the intermediate sprints. There will be 2 intermediate sprints on each stage. In each sprint 5, 3 and 1 points will be awarded to the three first riders. In the intermediate sprints, time bonuses of 3, 2 and 1 seconds will also be awarded to the first three riders to cross the line. The time bonus will count in the overall classification but not in the stage result. If riders finish on equal points, the UCI regulation shall apply by using the following criteria: 1) Number of stage wins 2) Number of wins in the intermediate sprints 3) General individual classification by time The leader of the point s classification must wear the Nordby green jersey. The Border Sprint held when the race passes the Norwegian/Swedish border on the 3 rd stage will not award any points counting in the point s classification. Climber s Classification The Climber s classification will be rewarded for designated climb sprints during the race. In each sprint the first four riders will be given points: point. The overall winner will be the rider who scores most points. Should riders finish equal on points the UCI regulation will be applied by the following criteria: 1) Number of climb sprints won 2) General individual classification by time The leading rider in this classification must wear the Berg Sparebank polka dot jersey. Best young rider classification Young rider classification is open for riders born on 1 st of January 1993 or later. The regulations follow the individual classification. The leading rider in the best young rider classification must wear the Teknotherm white jersey. 6

7 Best Norwegian rider classification Best Norwegian rider classification is open for riders with Norwegian nationality. The regulations follow the individual classification. The leading rider in the best Norwegian classification rider will be awarded the Østfold Fylkeskommune flag jersey at the podium ceremony following the stage. The jersey can be worn during the race if the rider wishes to do so, but she is not obliged to use this jersey during the race. Team Classification In accordance with article of the UCI regulations, the team classification for the day shall be calculated on the basis of the sum of the three best individual times from each team. In the event of a tie, the following criteria shall be applied: 1) The sum of the places acquired by their three best times on the stage 2) The placing of their best rider on the stage classification The winner of the overall team classification will be determined by adding the team result of every stage. In the event of a tie, the following criteria shall be applied: 1) Number of first places in the daily team classifications 2) Number of second places in the daily team classifications, etc Time bonuses Stage finish: seconds to the first three riders. Intermediate sprints counting in the point s classification: seconds to the first three riders. The Border Sprint held when the race passes the Norwegian/Swedish border on the 3 rd stage, will not award any time bonuses. Stages finishing on a circuit All stages finish on a circuit, and riders or groups of riders who are lapped must not join overtaking groups. Dropped riders must obey the instructions of the commissaries at the circuit entrance and may have to wait prior to entering the circuit! 7

8 Article 9. Prizes The following prizes are awarded: Individual Classification Place Stages Final GC Total Points Classification Winner Final GC 100 Climbers Classification Winner Final GC 100 Best Young Rider Winner Final GC 100 Best Norwegian Rider Winner Final GC 100 Team Classification Winner Final GC 200 The total of prize money awarded is EUR In addition, the winner of each jersey is awarded an exclusive KostaBoda platter in the respective color of the leaders jersey. The winner of each stage will also be awarded a designers item from Wik & Walsøe, along with a local prize from the respective finishing city. The winner of the Border Sprint will be awarded 100. Article 10. Anti-Doping The UCI anti-doping regulations are entirely applicable to the event. Moreover, and in conformity with the law of Norway, the Norwegian anti-doping legislation is applicable in addition to the UCI anti-doping regulations. The anti-doping tests will take place: Friday 12 th of August in Fredrikstad: Quality Hotel, Nygata 2-6, 1607 Fredrikstad Saturday 13 th of August in Sarpsborg: Den Evangeliske lutherske frikirke, Korsgata 4, 1723 Sarpsborg Sunday 14 th of August in Halden: Thon Hotel, Langbrygga 1, 1767 Halden 8

9 Article 11. Awards ceremony Ceremony will be held immediately after the results are approved. The following riders must attend the official awards ceremony: Riders placed number 1, 2 and 3 on the stage, the winner of the Border Sprint, and the leaders of the following secondary classifications: a) Individual general classification UnoX purple jersey b) Individual points classification Nordby green jersey c) Climber s Classification Berg Sparebank polka dot jersey d) Best young rider classification Teknotherm white jersey e) Best Norwegian rider classification Østfold Fylkeskommune flag jersey Moreover, at the conclusion of the event after the last stage, the following riders must also present themselves at the final awards ceremony: The first three in the individual general classification, The winner of the points classification The winner of the Climber s classification The winner of the Best young riders classification The winner of the Best Norwegian riders classification The winner of the Team classification Article 12. Penalties The UCI scale of penalties is the only one applicable Article 13. Environmental protection All event participants are kindly reminded to vigorously respect the environment and only throw their waste in the allocated waste bins and designated litter zones during the race. Article 14. Special instructions Responsible driving: Switch on the lights. Low-beam headlights are required at all times (even if your vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights) Always wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts are mandatory for occupants both in front and back seats of the vehicle. Check your speed: 30/50 kph max in built-up areas, depending on signs, 50 kph max on stretches of road where there are large numbers of spectators. 80 kph max outside built-up areas, even if there are few spectators. Use of mobile phones is forbidden while driving, hands-free shall be used. Zero alcohol limit: 0,0g/liter of blood. Alcohol and drug tests may be carried out during the event. Team presentation and sign-in It will be held a team presentation along with the sign-in before all stages, where each team is given a particular time of presentation. The time schedule will be handed out at the team leaders meeting. We kindly ask the teams to respect the schedule and meet as a complete team to the presentation! 9

10 Stage 1, 12 th of August 2016 Halden Fredrikstad, 71,1 km 150m 120m 80m 40m 0 km 10 km 20 km 30 km 40 km 50 km 60 km 70 km 10

11 Stage 1, 12 th of August 2016 Basic info Sign-in: 17:10 17:50 Start: 18:00 Neutral zone: 4,5 km Race distance: 71,1 km Start: Storgata, Halden Finish: Farmanns gate, Fredrikstad Feeding Zone: Entrance circuit: Final laps: Intermediate sprints: Climb sprints: 43,6 km (GPS: N, E) 61,2 km 3x 3,2km final laps after the first passage of the finish line 17,1 km and 61,5 km (first passage of the finish line) 34,6 km and 50,0 km Start area Arrival from Sarpsborg via E6, and onto RV22 to Halden City center. All cars follow the arrows to their designated parking. 11

12 Stage 1, 12 th of August 2016 Final circuit 25m 15m 5m 0 km 1 km 2 km 3 km 12

13 Stage 1, 12 th of August 2016 Finish area 13

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17 Stage 2, 13 th of August 2016 Mysen Sarpsborg, 96,0 km 160m 120m 80m 40m 0 km 10 km 20 km 30 km 40 km 50 km 60 km 70 km 80 km 90 km 96 km 17

18 Stage 2, 13 th of August 2016 Basic info Sign-in: 12:40 13:20 Start: 13:30 Neutral zone: 4,0 km Race distance: 96,0 km Start: Storgaten, Mysen Finish: Korsgata, Sarpsborg Entrance circuit: 71,3 km Final laps: Feeding zone: Intermediate sprints: Climb sprints: 4x 5,1 km final laps after the first passage of the finish line. 47,8 km (GPS: N, E) 36,6 km and 75,6 km (first passage of the finish line) 16,2 km and 45,9 km Start area Arrival from Sarpsborg via Fv114 and Rv115. All cars follow the arrows to their designated parking. 18

19 Stage 2, 13 th of August 2016 Final circuit 60m 40m 20m 0 km 1 km 2 km 3 km 4 km 5 km 19

20 Stage 2, 13 th of August 2016 Finish area 20

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23 Stage 3, 14 th of August 2016 Nordby shopping centre Halden, 115,8 km 160m 120m 80m 40m 0 km 20 km 40 km 60 km 80 km 100 km 115 km 23

24 Stage 3, 14 th of August 2016 Basic info Sign-in: 11:20 12:05 Start: 12:15 Neutral zone: Race distance: Start: Finish: Entrance circuit: Final laps: Feeding zone: Intermediate sprints: Climb sprints: Border sprint: 1,5 km 115,8 km Nordby Shoppingcentre, Strömstad (Sweden) Storgata, Halden (Norway) 105,2 km 3x 3,5 km final laps after the first passage of the finish line. 68,1 km (GPS: N E) 41,8 km and 108,8 km (second passage of the finish line) 49,8 and 80,2 km 29,3 km Start area Arrival from Sarpsborg via E6. After crossing the border to Sweden, take the first exit and follow signs for Nordby Shoppingcentre. All cars follow the arrows to their designated parking. Line up Commissaries Line up Leading Cars Line up MC Parking Team Cars Parking VIP, Media 24

25 Stage 3, 14 th of August 2016 Final circuit 30m 20m 10 m 0 km 1 km 2 km 3 km 3,4 km 25

26 Stage 3, 14 th of August 2016 Finish area 26

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