H2O Overdrive Triple Crown All Mountain Series
All new for 2010, The US Cup announces the creation of the H2O Overdrive All Mountain Triple Crown presented by Specialized, featuring Kenda Tires. More than just a pure Cross Country Series, the All Mountain Triple Crown will test a riders fitness and bike handling skills, to crown an All Around Mountain Pro rider in the US.
The H2O Overdrive Triple Crown will include three disciplines at each of the 3 events-XC/SD/STXC. A riders best two scores will count for his/her overall all score on the days event, as well as the series. The XC race will always be used and will act as the tie breaking factor, in case two riders tally the same amount of points from the SD or STXC.
Pro Payout is posted on the event schedule page under the events. http://www.uscup.net/up/file/pdf/Triplecrownpronationalpyout.pdf
Kenda Cup West Series
A California based series that incorporates a Triple Crown and Pro XCT event, the Kenda Cup West series presented by Specialized is a 6 round series for amatuers and Pro's to chase a champions jersey and #1 plate. All Kenda Cup West races will also double as Kenda Cup Qualifiers, so riders can get maximum opportunity at every race. The best 5 out 6 rounds will be tallied for a riders title run.
Podium Awards: we will offer awards for the top 3 positions. For classes that have 10 or more finishers, awards will go to the top 5. Kenda Cup West Series Jersey's will be awarded to the CAT 1 divisions. CAT 2/3 will recieve a Kenda Cup West winners certificate and a #1 awards plate.
Series Awards: rider must race 5 of 6 rounds to be eligible for the overall series awards. Best 5 of 6 results will be factored for overall series ranking. Class must have a minimum of 3 rider average to be eligible for overall series awards.
Kenda Cup West Series Scoring. http://www.uscup.net/up/file/pdf/POINT%20VALUES%20FOR%20KENDA%20CUP%20SERIES%20and%20SO%20CAL%20STATE%20SERIES.pdf
Kenda Cup Qualifiers
The network of Kenda Cup Qualifiers was created to allow local and regional riders a chance to make the start line of the Specialized Invitational Finals on September 11-12th.
Most of these races are existing events or series and will allow the rider to compete and follow his/her series or race without any disruptions.
However, each of these official Kenda Cup Qualifiers will offer additional prizes and awards, in conjunction with allowing a rider from that race or series event to try and qualify for the Specialized Invitational Shootout on September 11-12th.
Kenda Cup Qualifying handbook is posted on the schedule page, under the Kenda Cup Qualifier list of events. http://www.uscup.net/up/file/pdf/2010KendaCupguidelines.pdf
The Specialized Invitational Finals
Back in its second year, the Specialized Invitational finals is a weekend event that puts North America's best amatuer and Pro riders against one another. Open to riders of all Nationalities, this truly is a best of the best race.
Riders who meet the qualifying criteria at a local or regional Kenda Cup Race, will automatically get a ticket to the big show on Sept. 11-12th, 2010.
A U.S. Cup #1 plate and Champion Jersey is up for grabs, plus great swag and prizes.
Invitational venue has been awarded to Bonelli Park.
RACING 101
Racing Categories
USA Cycling has eliminated the Semi Pro category and renamed The Expert, Sport and Beginner Category.
Semi Pro/Expert = Category 1
Sport = Category 2
Beginner = Category 3
Semi Pros you must contact USA Cycling and be redesignated to either your respective CAT 1 age group or Pro. www.usacycling.org
Racing Age
- Racing age is your age at the end of the year 12/31/10,that is the age group you SHOULD race with for the 2010 race season. However, in some cases older riders may drop down and race a younger age group in the same class category per USAC rules.
**Riders should also have the courtsey to upgrade themselves according to USA Cycling's rule book for the CAT 3 and CAT 2 classes. We will do our best to discourage "Sandbagging" or "Cherry Picking" at these lower Categories, however riders and peers should police themselves in conjunction with the host promoter and venue.**
- Category 3 racers must move to Category 2 after placing in the top five in five races. Failure to do so may result in license suspension.
- Category 2 riders may move up to Category 1 after two top five finishes by presenting an upgrade request and a resume to USA Cycling.
- Category 2 riders must advance to Category 1 after placing in the top five in five races. Failure to do so may result in license suspension.
USAC MTB Rule Book- http://usacycling.org/forms/USAC_rulebook.pdf (page 27)
Racing License
Pros / Category 1: must have a valid USA Cycling Racing License indicating mountain bike category at any race sanctioned by USAC.
Category 2 / Category 3 / Junior Racers: are not required to have an annual USA Cycling Racing License, even at a USAC sanctioned event. They may buy a one day license, riders wishing to upgrade should go to www.usacycling.org for upgrade procedures.
Race Day Registation
What To Bring To Registration when you pick up your packet:
- Valid USA Cycling Racing License (at select events)
- USA Cyling Release form (at select events)
- Team Big Bear Release form (at select events)
- Picture I.D.
- Receipt if you pre registered
- Racers of 200 pounds plus may race as a Clydesdale. See entry
form for categories, where applicable at race venue.
The Specialized Invitational Finals
Back in its second year, the Specialized Invitational finals is a weekend event that puts North America's best amatuer and Pro riders against one another. Open to riders of all Nationalities, this truly is a best of the best race.
Riders who meet the qualifying criteria at a local or regional Kenda Cup Race, will automatically get a ticket to the big show on Sept. 11-12th, 2010.
A U.S. Cup #1 plate and Champion Jersey is up for grabs, plus great swag and prizes.
Invitational venue has been awarded to Bonelli Park.
RACING 101
Racing Categories
USA Cycling has eliminated the Semi Pro category and renamed The Expert, Sport and Beginner Category.
Semi Pro/Expert = Category 1
Sport = Category 2
Beginner = Category 3
Semi Pros you must contact USA Cycling and be redesignated to either your respective CAT 1 age group or Pro. www.usacycling.org
Racing Age
- Racing age is your age at the end of the year 12/31/10,that is the age group you SHOULD race with for the 2010 race season. However, in some cases older riders may drop down and race a younger age group in the same class category per USAC rules.
**Riders should also have the courtsey to upgrade themselves according to USA Cycling's rule book for the CAT 3 and CAT 2 classes. We will do our best to discourage "Sandbagging" or "Cherry Picking" at these lower Categories, however riders and peers should police themselves in conjunction with the host promoter and venue.**
- Category 3 racers must move to Category 2 after placing in the top five in five races. Failure to do so may result in license suspension.
- Category 2 riders may move up to Category 1 after two top five finishes by presenting an upgrade request and a resume to USA Cycling.
- Category 2 riders must advance to Category 1 after placing in the top five in five races. Failure to do so may result in license suspension.
USAC MTB Rule Book- http://usacycling.org/forms/USAC_rulebook.pdf (page 27)
Racing License
Pros / Category 1: must have a valid USA Cycling Racing License indicating mountain bike category at any race sanctioned by USAC.
Category 2 / Category 3 / Junior Racers: are not required to have an annual USA Cycling Racing License, even at a USAC sanctioned event. They may buy a one day license, riders wishing to upgrade should go to www.usacycling.org for upgrade procedures.
Race Day Registation
What To Bring To Registration when you pick up your packet:
- Valid USA Cycling Racing License (at select events)
- USA Cyling Release form (at select events)
- Team Big Bear Release form (at select events)
- Picture I.D.
- Receipt if you pre registered
- Racers of 200 pounds plus may race as a Clydesdale. See entry
form for categories, where applicable at race venue.
