Utah Cycling News

CAT. 5 Results and Points

I received and heard a few comments/questions concerning Cat 5 results posted on the UCA site. I first want to say I think the Cat 5's are our most important category and I am pleased to see so many Cat 5's riding the early season races. I hope they find racing as enjoyable as I do. If any new rider ever has any questions, please feel free to come talk to me at any point. I'm the short, bald guy with big ears in a pink and purple jersey in the 1/2 field. Can't miss me. In fact, if you have any questions on the sport please ask any Cat 1 or 2. We may seem intense (and sometimes snotty)on race day, but we are really good guys and are always willing to lend a hand and give advice. And truth be told, the 45+ racers are typically ALOT smarter!! So feel free to ask them as well.

Back to the results... I try to post the Cat 5 results as often as possible. The UCA Results page's true purpose it to track UCA points, which the Cat 5's do not get. Cat 5's do not get UCA points, because it is designed to be an introductory category and there shouldn't be a Overall Series Champion, because hopefully most Cat 5's will be Cat 4's. We don't want Cat 5's to sandbag. There is plenty of time for that when you get to the Cat 4's and 3's ;-). There are limitations to the import system I use for results. The system is based on using license numbers to post results. Since a large portion of Cat 5's use One Day Licenses, it is hard to post the results. In the absence of a license number the system "creates" a rider. In a perfect world, it would work great. But that means all names, etc have to be perfect (spelling,etc). It can create problems down the road with duplications in the system.

The UCA website was designed to compliment the results posted on the promoters website, not to be the sole arena for race results.

See you at the races!

Todd

Posted Wednesday, April 30, 2008 12:07 AM by thage | 0 Comments

Ogden Crit May 3rd

As many of you know, the Buffalo Stampede at Antelope Island had been replaced with a criterium in Ogden. Registration and information available on Sportsbaseonline: https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/Item.aspx?item_id=2473

Posted Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:41 PM by TMac | 1 Comments

East Canyon RR

This Saturday April 26th will be the Sports Am East Canyon Road Race. Registration for this event is CLOSED. Please carpool as parking is very limited.

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:28 PM by TMac | 0 Comments

Results Up to Date

All the results are updated through Tax Day, with the exception of the juniors from TVSR. I should have those finished this afternoon. It's a ton of file uploads with the stage races, so if I missed a stage, etc. please send an email to todd@davidhollands.com. The Tax Day 1/2/3 race may look a bit different. With the new bylaw, the Cat 3's are scored within the race, not within the category. With the strong showing of alot of Cat 3's placing in the top half of the race, they picked up a fair amount of points over the competition that sat this one out.

Remember, if you show up as Unattached or have problems with your team name, etc. please contact your Team Manager.

Thanks and hopefully see everyone at East Canyon. Please remember to car pool.

Todd

Posted Monday, April 21, 2008 5:43 PM by thage | 3 Comments

Hell of the North results are up!

We've worked out the glitches since Todd got back and we have loaded results. Please check with your club representative if your team affiliation is incorrect; it is their responsibility to see that the correct roster is on the site.

Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:49 PM by TMac | 3 Comments

Spotlights

As much as we love Jillian and Cyclesmith, it is time to recognize other deserving UCA participants. If you have a suggestion, please send them to terrymac at xmission dot com.

Posted Monday, April 07, 2008 5:04 AM by TMac | 0 Comments

Hell of the North results

We will get them posted soon. Our results guru, Todd H., is in Colorado and will post them as soon as possible. Congrats to all the winners and new UCA points leaders.

Posted Monday, April 07, 2008 5:02 AM by TMac | 0 Comments

Upgrade Procedures

USA Cycling has changed category upgrade guidelines. The major adjustment weighs field sizes and placing to fairly award points for smaller field sizes (basically what the UCA has had to do for a long time anyway). It's very simple, larger field sizes (50+) earn maximum points, smaller field sizes earn fewer points.

This new system is retroactive (12 month window) and may open the door for some of our riders to qualify for their upgrade. Please double check your qualifying points before applying. For those who are marginally qualified, I will want to see wins and/or out of state placing and experience.

For riders upgrading from 5 to 4 (required 10 mass start race experiences) the UCA will accept up to 8 Crit Series races (RMR & DMV only). TT's, hill climbs, triathlons, century's and group rides do not count towards Cat 4 (or any other) upgrade.

When you qualify for your upgrade please go to "My USA Cycling" page at www.usacycling.org and request your upgrade. Please provide race date, name, type of event, category, number of participants and placing.

After your upgrade has been approved please "Print Authorization to Ride" for proof of upgrade at your next event. USA Cycling charges a small fee for an updated card.

See attached 2008 upgrade guidelines.

See you at the races!

Cameron Hoffman

Upgrade Representative (UT & ID)

camzilla@gmail.com

Posted Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:50 PM by thage | 0 Comments