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UWCT -CRETAN CYCLING CHALLENGE LOGOS


  

*REGISTRATION

Registration starts on February 7th!

Do not forget it! The first 5 register automatically can start to Charly Gaul (Trento 19-21 of July) for free!

If you register until March 31st you will be in the lottery for 3 days free accomodation to the race hotel MINOA PALACE 5*!

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* MERCHANDISING

In 2013 events there will be suvenirs to choose from for you or for your friends. Additionally there will be available cycling socks with the event logos, in friendly price of 6 euros ! Because there is limited quantity you can order it to: info@sphellas.com  

UWCT Qualifier event CHARLY GAUL / UWCT FINAL 2013 / TRENTO ITALY

 


*SPH SUCCESSFULLY ORGANIZED THE WORLD PRESS CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN RETHYMNO
 SPH hosted the WPCC from the 19.10.-21.10.2012 in Rethymno, Crete! Detailed of the races on the official website www.wpcc-crete.com!

     

*REGISTRATION  for the "UCI World Cycling Tour-Cretan Cycling Challenge", will open the first week of February

  

 

UWCT – Qualifier 17th-19th May 2013

RACE REGULATIONS CRETAN CYCLING CHALLENGE

The company ‘Sports Promotion Hellas’ with the support of the Hellenic Cycling Federation, the Municipal of Chania and Platanias, are in the pleasure to announce the holding of a qualifier of UWCT event, on May 17th to 19th. The races will be held under the UCI and Hellenic Cycling Federation regulations. The first race it is a ITT 21,5 km long and a RR 118 km long. The event will offer results in different age groups. The age groups will be as follows: 16-29 Challenger Class. Additionally, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+  both women and men. At the end of each race the first 25% athletes of each age group, will be awarded with a guaranteed entry to the 2013 Final and will be able to race for the World Champion title. Participation rights Riders can start with:
- Day license according to the regulations of the National Federation.
- An elite license with exception of: - Master license is permited

 

TYPES OF COURSES

I. CRETAN CYCLING CHALLENGE ITT

Date: On Friday 17th of May Distance: 21,5 km Start: 16:00 Site: Varipetro-‘Limnoupolis Water Park’ Race Features: Riders start every 1 minute. During the race riders must respect the UCI regulations. The participants must not use timekeeping chips. All bikes will be measured 15’ before the start time. According to UCI rules, athletes are not allowed to have their own technical support, escort! The participation rights for the UWCT Final Time Trial will only be given in the time trial qualifier.

II. CRETAN NIGHT CRITERIUM

On Saturday, 18.05.2013 before the road race event on Sunday, a Night Criterium on Pista Park will be organized. Only cyclists with an elite or junior licence and registration for the road race can participate. There are no registration fees for this race, but on the other hand, there will be special prizes.  Reservations will be accepted until the 15th May to registration@sphellas.com. A registration is only valid with a copy of the licence and the registration number of the road race on Sunday.

IIΙ. CRETAN CYCLING CHALLENGE Long

Date: 19th of May Distance: 118 km Start: 10:00 Site: Varipetro-Limnoupolis Water Park Race Features: The course is 59 km long (a lap). 22 of these kms range within several short hills and grades. The course map can be accessed through the official website, www.sphellas.com. According to UCI rules, athletes are not allowed to have their own technical support, escort!

IV. CRETAN CYCLING CHALLENGE Experience

Date: 19th of May Distance: 59 km Start: 10:00 Site: Varipetro-Limnoupolis Water Park Race Features: The course is 59 km (1 lap). 22 of these kms range within several short hills and grades. The course map can be accessed through the official website, www.sphellas.com It is important to note that for riders of this category registration simultaneously guarantees medical efficiency. The use of helmet is obligatory. According to UCI rules, athletes are not allowed to have their own technical support, escort!

V. VENIZELEIA CIRCUIT

Date: 20th of May circuit for all categories of riders. Start: 16:00 Chania centre Andrea Papandreou Av. next to the national Stadium of the town.


PARTICIPATION FEES

I. CRETAN CYCLING CHALLENGE ITT

The participation fee is 35€, if you register before 30th of April. From the 01th of May registration fee is 50€, respectively. The amount include third part insurance, race guide, electronic cover, gifts, special jersey of the winner for each category to the award ceremony, race numbers, feed zones, bike locking area, food courts after the finish line, mechanical assistance, recycling, showers free and in accordance to the UCI wishes, a separate WC for women in the water park area, safety and medical assistance, free entrance for the participants and their families in the water park, with more than 50% reduction in case of rides use.

ΙΙ. CRETAN NIGHT CRITERIUM

No participation fee!

IIΙ. CRETAN CYCLING CHALLENGE Long

The participation fee is 50€, if you register before 30th of April. From the 01th of May registration fee is 70€. The amount include third part insurance, chip, gifts, special jersey for the winners to the award ceremony,race numbers, feed zones, food courts after the finish line, bike locking area, race book, mechanical assistance, recycling, showers free and in accordance to the UCI wishes, a separate WC for women in the water park area, safety and medical assistance, free entrance for the participants and their families in the water park, with more than 50% reduction in case of rides use.

IV. CRETAN CYCLING CHALLENGE Experience

The participation fee is 40€, if you register before 30th of April From the 01th of May registration fee is 55€. The amount include third part insurance, race numbers,gifts, timekeeping chip, special jersey for the winner from each category to the award ceremony feed zones, food courts after the finish line, bike locking area, race book, mechanical assistance, recycling, showers free and in accordance to the UCI wishes, a separate WC for women in the water park area, safety and medical assistance, free entrance for the participants and their families in the water park, with more than 50% reduction in case of rides use.

V. VENIZELEIA CRITERIUM:

No participation fee!

REDUCTIONS:

• 6% for riders who wish to start both ITT and R.R.

WAYS OF PAYMENT

After choosing the most convenient way for you, in the ‘rationale’ field, you fill in ‘’Sports Promotion Hellas’’ along with the name of the race ‘’Cretan Cycling Challenge’’ – Long or Experience or Both ITT and R.R etc. Next, indicate the selected option: • Bank transfer PROBANK Chania Branch054SPORTS PROMOTION HELLAS/GEORGIOS LEVENTAKIS IBAN: GR26 0540 0160 0002 6389 1011 014    IBAN/SWIFT: PRNKGRAA • Online with credit card from the official website www.sphellas.com • Pay Pal Each registration is validated after the payment is confirmed.

REGISTRATION

From 7th February to 17th May 2013 • Scanning and send it to registration@sphellas.com just print the enrolment form from the website www.sphellas.com • Sending an e- mail with the downloadable from the website www.sphellas.com and completed form, while attaching the payment receipt. • On line from our website, www.sphellas.com ,just clicking REGISTRATION

THE PROCEDURE OF DELIVERING THE ENVELOPE

One day before the race you have to come to the registration area and receive the envelope with the technical guide, the race numbers, the free entrance coupon for the Water Park, the regulations, the maps and the chip for the bike. The delivery of this envelope will be given to those who will have already paid their registration. In case of a group, one representative can receive the envelopes just showing the registration form. The envelopes can be received on: • 16th May from 16:00 to 19:00 • 18th May from 15:00 to 20:00 In that time, you can also be delivered the official cycling jersey of the race in case you have ordered it through the official website www.sphellas.com, just showing the delivery invoice.

STARTING PRIORITY

The organization is going to give the number to the riders**** Priority will be given to the riders who will participate in the 2011 World Final. Following, to the first R.R National Championships winner of each country and each age category. Thirdly, to the participants who have registered the earliest. Finally, to the participants who will participate in the CRETAN CYCLING CHALLENGE - EXPERIENCE Please try to help the organization and respect the procedure.

CONTROL OF THE RACE

During the race, there will be several medical and mechanical assistance controls, at crucial points during the race.

AWARD CEREMONY

The Organizing committee is going to award the first 3 riders in Cretan Cycling Challenge Long of each category, separately women/men. Additionally, the first absolute men/women of both Cretan Cycling Challenge Long. Finnaly will awarded the 3 first both men/women for each age category separately immediately after the finish of their race, concerning the event CRETAN CYCLING CHALLENGE EXPERIENCE with its own medals.

INSURANCE

In accordance to the UCI and Hellenic Cycling Federation rules, the race is secured with third part insurance.

MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE AND FIRST AID

Mechanical assistance will be provided during all races. At least 2 cars and 2 motorcycles will be available to the participants. Additionally, the organization will provide a mechanic in the feed zones for assistance to the riders. First Aid groups will be in the feed zones and in some dangerous points there will be first aid members and ambulances. A First Aid area is also going to lie in the start-finish area in ‘Limnoupolis Park’. NOTE: It is advisable to indicate your name, your blood type, a telephone of a relative, and any intake of medicine somewhere noticeable on the number.

GENERAL RULES

The organizing committee of the CRETAN CYCLING CHALLENGE disclaims any responsibility for the participants and their employees, in case of accidents or damage to persons or things, that may occur before, during or after the events and in case riders get involved in quarrelling with third parties.

PENALTIES/DISQUALIFICATIONS

The organizing committee has the right to exclude riders who misbehave before, during or after the events. Additionally, nobody has the right to give his numbers or using someone else’s. In this case, he will be disqualified from the rest of the races. A rider must respect the start-finish area and the course routes, therefore, he must use the waste bins and avoid throwing rubbish in the course routes. Riders who do not respect reCycling, will be disqualified.

INFORMATION

‘Sports Promotion Hellas’  Official website: www.sphellas.com email: info@sphellas.com Tel: +30 28210-98233 Mob: (+30), (+30) 6973023948 (Race Director Mr. Leventakis George) (+30) 6974953942 Ass. race director Mr. Tampakakis Nikos

REGULATION CHANGES

The O.C reserves the right to change the above rules, including the routes, due to technical or safety reasons. For matters that do not appear in these regulations, the O.C has the right to consult the rules of the Hellenic Cycling Federation and the UCI rules.

SIGNATURE

The participant signing the official enrolment form confirms that s/ has read and agreed with the present regulation. Additionally, s/he confirms healthiness and ability to participate in these events. Finally, concession to the use of photos or videos in which s/he may appear

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