The finalized time trial start times will not be posted until after registration closes and once posted cannot be changed. No racer will receive a special start time based on their personal needs and all riders must be at the starting line prior to their official start time. If you miss your start, go directly to a race official and tell them what category you are. It is at the discretion of the race officials, not the promoter, as to any restart and all racers who miss their start may receive a DNF/be unable to start the next day. Final TT start times will ultimately depend on the total number of racers competing. The first racer will depart at 10:00:00am and category starts will be as follows:
Juniors(15-18)
SM 55+/65+
SW 4/45+/55+/65+
SM 35+_4/45+_4
SM 4
SM 45+
SM 35+, SM35+_3
SM 3
SW 1/2/3 35+
SM Pro 1/2
Please review USAC rules regarding the rules of Stage Racing. Under Stage Race rules you must start each stage and receive a finishing time. If you miss a start, if you have a mishap that prevents you from finishing, or if you are disqualified you will be listed as Did Not Finish. An omnium event allows racers to pick the days they want to race and still compete in an overall competition even if they skip or drop out of a stage. The organizers of the Steamboat Stage race have no desire to hold an omnium as the competition is completely different. In addition to special stage race rules, please obey all laws, race officials, and volunteers. No racer who receives a DNF will be given a refund.
Disregarding these rules may jeopardize your safety and will jeopardize the sustainability of the event.
The Steamboat Stage Race is sanctioned by the USA Cycling and requires all racers to hold a current USAC racing license or purchase temporary one day licenses, at a cost of $10 per day. Racers must also hold a Bicycle Race Association Colorado license or purchase the one day BRAC licenses totaling $30 for the four days of racing. Please come prepared to pay this $30 at packet pickup, no exceptions. If you DNF we will refund your temporary licenses for the days you do not race, at your request.
We welcome and want your feedback, but ask that you keep it constructive and consider the constraints of promoting four days of road racing. Of particular importance to the organizers of the Steamboat Stage Race is safety and if you have input or concerns, absolutely make us aware so we can address the issue. If you enjoyed an aspect of our event or would like to see something changed, you can fill out the contact form located here. Please include the category your participated in as well as contact info that we may follow up with.
All concerns regarding results should be directed to a race official as soon as possible. Do not go to the promoter or race organizers to contest your place, your DNF, etc. Please understand that results for races with more than one category on the course at a time require a bit more time to complete accurately. Please be patient with the judges if this is the case.
