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RacingRiders participating in sanctioned events are responsible for knowing the current regulations. Copies of the regulations are available on the UCI website. All licensed riders will receive a Road Frame and Body number plate, for
use at most ABA-sanctioned races from the ABA. Replacement plates are
available at a cost of $10, from the ABA office. Riders forgetting to
bring their plates to an event may purchase a plate from the organizer
or ABA official ($10). Types of Road Races: Road RaceA road race is a mass-start event on an open road. Team tactics often influence the outcome of these long races.CriteriumA criterium takes place on a circuit of one to two kilometers closed to vehicle traffic and features high speed cornering and frequent sprints.Time TrialA time trial is an individual race against the clock over a fixed distance. Racers employ an assortment of high tech equipment to improve aerodynamics.Stage RaceA stage race consists of some or all of the above - road races, criteriums and time trials - and is usually held over a weekend.Common Alberta Cup Points Schedules(Road, MTB, Track, Cyclo-cross)
Body Numbers/Frame PlatesRiders will receive two body numbers with their license. These numbers, coded by ability category, are to be worn at all ABA-sanctioned road, track, and cyclo-cross races. Riders moving to a different category will be issued new numbers, and provisions will be made for those riders destroying or losing their numbers.Road frame plates, which will be used at selected ABA-sanctioned races, will be distributed at sanctioned road events. These plates, attached to the frame with wrap-ties, are an integral part of the photo-finish system to be used this season at certain events. Back to top
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