VICC RACE DAYS EXPLAINED

EVENT TYPE

The VICC Race Day events are Criterium bike races

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Riders race around a fixed number of laps of the Cyclodrom on the Donauinsel

Each lap is approximately 1km

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Every 3 laps there are points available in a sprint to the start/finish line

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Riders are ranked at the end of the race based on the number of points collected

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The rider with the most points is the winner

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In each case of tied points, riders are next ranked according to their position in the final sprint

SCORING POINTS

Every 3 laps there are points available in a sprint to the start/finish line

Points are awarded to riders crossing the line in the following positions

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1st = 5

2nd = 3

3rd = 2

4th = 1

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At the end of the final lap, the points available in the sprint are as follows (i.e. double the points of the other sprints)

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1st = 10

2nd = 6

3rd = 4

4th = 2

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If a rider or group of riders ride ahead of the “pack” so far that they catch them again from behind, then they are said to have “taken a lap” and are awarded 20 points

If a rider or group of riders fall behind the “pack” so far that the pack catches them again from behind, they are said to have “lost a lap” and are deducted 20 points

LAPS

A bell is rung as the lead group of riders begins a point-scoring lap i.e. as they begin lap 3, 6, 9 etc.

There is also a lap counter visible at the start finish line

The laps are counted according to the position of the lead rider

RACE NUMBERS

Riders wear 2 race numbers on their jersey for identification

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Race numbers are picked up at the registration desk

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Riders must return their race numbers after the race has ended