Marc Marino stares down Engine11 weapon Brad Adams at the 2013 Civic Center Crit just before both descend into the "whip" at turn 3. Brad suffered a major injury earlier in the year and likely won't be racing. Word is that Marc will be attending and this time may be staring at Red Hook rival Neil Bezdek as Team Cinelli Chrome has confirmed attendance... Legs ready. More than a few teams expected to represent big in in this one.
photo by: Warren Kommers
Mens / Womens Brakeless Track Bike Crit
Mens / Womens Road Bike Crit
Saturday July 12th 2014 1st PRIZE: DOG TAGS / $250 CASH / 30PTS / SWAG REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 5TH Afternoon Qualifiers 6PM FINALES (schedule subject to change) This event is a bicycle race criterium loop that will completely encircle City Hall Los Angeles. (google map) Riders in each category will qualify in group / team based sessions to compete individually in the Finale 24 lap race.
THE RULES
RULES subject to change up to one day prior to event check back often QUALIFIERS- Athlete check-in opens 2pm
- Qualifiers begin at 3pm please arrive early
- All registered riders will be divided into qualifier sessions of groups of 20-30
- Finalé Races and Qualifying Sessions will be separated by 4 categories - Men’s Road - Men’s Track (brakeless) - Women’s Road - Women’s Track (brakeless)
- Riders not on organized teams are encouraged to collaborate with others to form impromtu groups when signing up
- Lap times recorded using timing chips
- At scheduled session time, riders must cue up, and enter pit lane from from the Herbalife 24 Athlete Zone
- Groups and riders must be present at scheduled session start or risk DQ
- Groups will be timed during "5 lap" sessions
- Session Lap 1 is relaxed and will not be timed
- Riders spin up to timed laps 2 - 5
- Best individual lap time is counted against entire category field
- Fastest 80 riders in each category will advance to finalé race
- Drafting is allowed
- “Slingshotting” pushing, or physically assisting another rider is NOT allowed
- Blocking during qualifiers is not allowed
- Starting grid will be ranked according to qualifying times (In the event of a tie, next fastest lap will be compared)
- NO FREE LAP RULE FOR CRASHES, MECHANICALS OR OTHERWISE
- LAPPED RIDERS ARE PULLED
- JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL
- Prime laps announced before race on race day
- Riders seen crashing others out or riding "dangerous" as determined by course marshals can be DQ'd as authorized by race officials at anytime including on video replay after race day.
- 2 TO GO RULE: If a break-away group approaches 2/3 lap against the peloton, then the peloton will get pulled with "2 TO GO signal" and finished according to last lap position. The break-away group will finish their remaining laps.
EQUIPMENT
- BULL HORNS / TT Bars are NOT ALLOWED
- TRACK category is BRAKELESS FIXED
- Rider must use same general equipment in finale race as in qualifiers
HERBALIFE 24 ATHLETE ZONE
Registered athletes and their team members will have access to the VIP athlete zone, located on City Hall's South Lawn.RISK / WAIVER / INSURANCE
Competitive cycling and particularly Criterium races are dangerous. YOU MAY DIE or BE MAIMED even if you have decades of experience. DO NOT race unless you have experience riding in groups at high speeds. We love our people and our athletes. We want you to be safe. We want you to be covered. In light of this, we are proud to announce our membership in American Bicycle Racing. Our membership will enable us to protect the athletes with additional insurance coverage in the event of an injury. A portion of our entry fees are put towards the cost of this insurance.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
(tentative - check back frequently)- 10AM Course Set Up begins - Volunteers needed please contact us
- 11AM Full Road Closure - Course tweaks / Timing prep
2PM ATHLETE CHECK-IN OPEN
3PM GROUP QUALIFIER SESSIONS
6pm FINALS - MAIN EVENT
9pm CLEAN UP / AFTER PARTY
- Volunteers needed please contact us
- 10:00PM After Party (TBA)
LATE REGISTRATION
Depending on schedule, we MAY do late registration on the day of. Not likely. $35 cash only. ...WOLFPACKMOTO TEAM
The WolfpackMoto Team lead consists of two pace vehicles that lead and follow the race to keep things safe. The lead bike clears the course ahead of the race, the follow bike pulls lapped riders.
When can we register for the July 12th Crit?
in a month or so
HI, I see that the race say sunday July 12th, but Sunday is actually the 13th. Is it on Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th? Thanks
Good catch sorry its Saturday July 12th!
Where do we sign up and how much?
$20 Reg opens June 5th
can you make a team if so how manny people can be in it ?
I dont see a reason why team size should be restricted…
Also where do you register
registration opens tomorrow. http://civiccentercrit2.eventbrite.com
Link to last years results?
http://wolfpackhustle.com/civic-center-crit-2013-recap/
Wha can we wear? (Clothing wise)
you can wear whatever you want so long as it doesnt interfere with other athletes. this rule may change…
Will false brake hoods be allowed?
no. track bike spec only.
I registered as an individual because I didn’t have the login information for my team, I was wondering if you can put me under “mobbin Mondays”. Thanks.
seems like this got resolved. if not place a comment on the start list page and I will get to it.
I used a comp ticket but I couldn’t join my team “team skyliners”
make a note on the start list page and I will get to adding it.
How do we register a team?
go to eventbrite and choose “create a team”
http://civiccentercrit2.eventbrite.com
Do you have to be suited to compete? Dress code?
nope.
Hey I was just wondering I wanna make a race a lot like the all city team race you did that was to dangerous for you to do again. If I decide to go about this, is that okay with you guys? I created a liability waiver waving me of all lawsuits that could come of potential injuries and/or property damage (bikes and cars). the race would be from union station to venice beach, any route is okay. Is all of this okay with you, the originators of the all city race?
thanks
Max
Max those races were stupid, and dangerous and should NOT ever be replicated again. We stopped because we learned some hard lessons. We care about the athletes and the public’s safety and our perspective has changed a lot over the years. You should consult with your parents / guardian about any event that you create because it is likely they who will bear liability, waiver or not, for your actions since you are a minor under their care. Cycling is an inherently dangerous and deadly sport. You have a lot of energy and passion and that is important to the cycling movement, but we hope you can take from the lessons we learned here and create as safe an arena possible for athletes and the public to enjoy cycling.
how I sign up to be a Volunteer?
please email volunteers @ wolfpackhustle dot com THANK YOU
Hello and thank you for your time, my name is William Thompson and I am currently working on a fixed gear ride from New York City to LA brakeless. I have a crew of four people including myself, but not limited to just us four . I have secured a production company to film the entire thing so it can go on the big screen with hopes of touring a film festival on a cycling documentary. This week I have finished my three letters asking for sponsorship. one to Facebook asking for $7500 sponsorship because we all Met via Facebook. one to bicycle manufacturing company’s asking for, four new bikes and one to kit company’s asking for custom-made kits the last two that I mentioned I can change the name of the companies so I can mail out several letters to different companies in order to get a better response. A good friend who is part of the Atlas crew, who is also bringing in the production company, turned me onto you guys and told me to contact you and that maybe you could help us out. This is going to be a ride of epic proportion and never been documented before according to the Guinness Book of World Records. I invite you in to be part of something much bigger than my personal goals are even all my friends goals combined. I am open for all and any ideas feedback and comments, even sponsorship, as the end of our ride will be in your town. my contact phone number is 813-399-4385. Again thank you for your time in reading this and I hope to hear from you. Sincerely William Thompson president of Atlas crew, a ride from New York City to LA
Let us know how things progress. I think that Aventon bikes would be up for getting you guys some frames.
Is this event sanctioned by the city? I heard from a cop friend that LAPD, LA Sheriffs and the CHP will be enforcing and/or confiscating fixed gear bikes starting soon, especially in the downtown area. This after a handicapped woman who was recently injured by a fixie rider brought a lawsuit against the city.
So if this is sanctioned by the city, I wonder if you ride to the event if you will be hassled, any idea on this?
Absolutely. It is insured, permitted and sanctioned by the American Bike Racing.
I already registered and I accidentally deleted the eventbrite email the first one I get, do I need that email?
no. we will have you on the list.
Hey was wondering if I need my ID, I lost mine recently and I already paid for registration, is there anything else I could use other then my DL?
Yes. Please bring an official photo ID. We need proof of who you are somehow.
Can I bring a copy of my ID I had get one from work because mine is not coming in this week at all until next week Monday of I’m lucky
Hey you told me to email you about the transferable comped ticket. thanks!
I am emailing you to get more information on volunteering at the Crit this Saturday. I raced at the Long Beach crit a few months ago ad i want to help out for this second crit.
please send an email to volunteers at wolfpackhustle com thanks!
i purchased two entries under JESSE GONZALEZ – LOCO MIA however, i will no longer be attending and my teammate MARCELO ARAICA is going under LOCO MIA. how can we get my name changed for him ?
yes but it will have to happen on race day. this is a note that you can show reg if there is an issue. I gave the okay to switch.
i was on the waiting list and i have earned a spot is it possible if i can use my comp ticket
My friend had registered on Woman’s Track , but she won’t be participating anymore can I use her slot???
yes I put you on. tell Nyrah its not an option. she has to race.