Randall's Island Crit by Central Park Raccoons (Fixed & Road bikes)

Welcome to Randall's Island Crit

$1000 PRIZE BANK FOR BIKES!

Presented by Central Park Raccoons, New York Bike Lawyers and New York Smiles

Race will happen rain or shine.

 

RACE SCHEDULE

Open Practice: 7.45am-8.00am

Road Bikes Men Qualifier Heat 1: 8.00am 1 neutral + 5 laps

Road Bikes Men Qualifier Heat 2: 8.20am 1 neutral + 5 laps

Road Bikes Women Qualifier: 8.40am 1 neutral + 5 laps

Road Bikes Men Another Chance Race: 9.00am 1 neutral + 5 laps

Road Bikes Women Final Race: 9.20am 30 mins

Road Bikes Men Final Race: 10.00am 40 mins

 

Open Practice: 10.45am-11.00am

Fixed Gear Men Qualifier Heat 1: 11.00am 1 neutral + 5 laps

Fixed Gear Men Qualifier Heat 2: 11.20am 1 neutral + 5 laps

Fixed Gear Women Qualifier: 11.40am 1 neutral + 5 laps

Fixed Gear Men Another Chance Race: 12.00pm 1 neutral + 5 laps

Fixed Gear Women Final Race: 12.20am 30 mins

Fixed Gear Men Final Race: 13.00am 40 mins

 

 

HEAT RACES

2 heats 96 starters / 48 starters per heat 1 neutral + 5 laps Athletes placed according to Track UCI/USAC Category, registration date and organizer’s discretion Heat starting grid to be published a night before the race Top 24 finishers advance directly to the Final Positions 25-48 advance to an Another Chance Race All race rules apply

ANOTHER CHANCE RACE

48 starters 1 neutral + 5 Laps Top 12 finishers advance to the Final Top-4 to start Final on row 3 Athletes are eligible to start in ACR regardless of their heat finishing position

FINAL

23 laps (Grid Start, 50 mins) 60 Starters A Prime will be awarded at the end of the 1st lap

 

TECHNICAL RULES

EQUIPMENT

Fixed Gear bikes must be in excellent working condition and meet the following requirements:

Track bike with horizontal dropouts (no conversions) Drop bars with tape/grips and plugged ends Lock ring must be present and secure Clipless pedals (no straps or cages) with cleats in good condition Rear wheel must sit entirely in the rear dropout Tubeless and tubular tires are permitted Computers and mounted cameras are permitted but must be securely attached. Spoked wheels only. Discs, tri- / aero-spokes prohibited Brake levers, calipers, cables, and hoods are prohibited Lights and reflectors are prohibited

Road bikes must be in excellent working condition and meet the following requirements:

Drop bars with tape/grips and plugged ends must be present and secure Clipless pedals (no straps or cages) with cleats in good condition Tubeless and tubular tires are permitted Computers and mounted cameras are permitted but must be securely attached. Spoked wheels only. Discs, tri- / aero-spokes prohibited Lights and reflectors are prohibited

 

APPAREL

Helmet must be securely attached and in visibly in good condition Helmet lights are prohibited (either mounted or integrated) Race number must be visible during qualifying heat, ACR and final races (jackets and vests that cover numbers must be removed prior to the start of the race) Numbers are to be pinned on the left side If your race number is not visible you will not be scored or qualified to advance. No exceptions.

        
RACE RULES

All riders are responsible for knowing when and where they are to be for their races. If a rider misses their qualifying heat, they will not be allowed to race.

 

RACE COURSE (Road & Fixed)

 record is here: https://www.strava.com/activities/9419991115

Length: 1450 meters (0.9mi) Flat
Turns: 6 R / 2 L turns
Direction: Clockwise
Width: 4 meters at the narrowest, 8 meters at the widest

The start/finish straight is fairly short at only 122 meters in total. It’s approximately 65 meters from the exit of the final corner to the line.

Turn 1 and 2 form a tight chicane. Turn 1 is narrow and 90 degrees which requires careful speed modulation for a clear run through the wider turn 2 exit. With only one fast line into the chicane expect a fight for position down the straight.

Turn 3 has a wide radius with a slightly uphill exit. This corner is easy in theory…

Turn 4 is a straight-forward 90 degree corner with a wide exit.

Turn 5 goes the long way around the trees requiring heavy braking. With limited sight lines and a narrow exit this corner will be difficult to get right. While there is ample run-off expect to see more than a few riders off in the grass.

Turn 6 is a long sweeping corner at the bottom of the steep downhill section. Positioning here is critical to setup for the hairpin.

Turn 7 is a classic hairpin. The course is still slightly downhill so entry speeds will be high. Braking skills will be a premium here. As the final technical corner before the finish the race will be won or lost here.

Turn 8 is a fast and wide 90 degree corner which should allow a sprint finish to develop after the exit.

 

START

Riders must report to the staging area at least 10 minutes prior to their qualifying heat Bicycles will be inspected prior to rider’s heat Riders will be assigned starting grid positions Riders must start with one foot on the ground. Trackstands and/or leaning on railing is prohibited Once on course riders must maintain their grid position until the start of the race

        
QUALIFYING HEATS

Riders will be lined up based upon their assigned bib number Riders out of contention or in danger of being lapped will be pulled; their placement will be determined by last fully completed lap. For the safety of all, please exit the course as instructed IMMEDIATELY if pulled.

       
LAPS

Each race has a set number of laps The number of laps will be clearly communicated prior to the start of the race A lap counter will be attached to the truss at the start/finish line displaying the number of remaining laps A bell will be used to indicate prime laps and the final lap The number of laps is subject to change at the Race Director’s discretion

        
LAPPED RIDERS

Riders must exit the course immediately as instructed by race official or course marshal. Pulled riders will be ranked based on their last reported complete lap time The sweeper moto will be 15 seconds ahead of the lead moto. When the sweeper moto approaches from behind, riders must exit the course as soon as possible Riders must exit the circuit in a safe and controlled manner The race director, lead moto, sweeper moto and course marshals may signal to riders that they must exit the course Riders refusing to exit the circuit will be disqualified

 

REGISTRATION

Check in desk is located at the big parking lot nearby Start/Finish line and begins 1 hour and ends 10 minutes before the first heat start. You need to have your USAC/UCI license active in order to register. Additional $10 late fee for day of registration. Feel free to leave chips from other races on your bicycle!

Also, transfer your registration to someone else at your BikeReg account if your plans have changed - it's free!

 

AWARDS

Top 3 from each race must report to podium area 10 minutes after their race for awards and media. Racers must be present for the podium ceremony to receive prizes. Racers not present will forfeit their prizes.

 

RESULTS

Will be posted at Road-Results.com and USA Cycling website usually within 48 hours.

 

PHOTOS

Will be posted at Verrazano Team Facebook page in a day or two after the race.
2023 photos are here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KVZpFjE4XopoBZUqUyx3ZBWDwVwNL6w7

 

NEUTRAL RACE SUPPORT
none

 

 

 

 

DIRECTIONS

By car: Take Triborough Bridge to Randalls Island and follow directions to Icahn Stadium. Park next to the stadium.

Riding bicycle over 102nd street bridge from Q train 96st station: Turn left immediately after 102nd St bridge and follow the bike path to wooden bridge on your left. Course starts right after that bridge – follow marshals instructions for safe access to Start/Finish area.

 

WATER, BATHROOMS & TRASH

Water fountain located to the left from Icahn Stadium entrance. Stationary bathrooms are available to the right side from Icahn Stadium entrance. Trash receptacle is available by registration desk.

 

SPONSORS

Central Park Raccoons is NYC's nocturnal cycling club focused on recruiting, training and clinic/race organizing with the main goal of bringing more Fixed Gear races into NYC.

 

 

 

 

New York Bike Lawyers (Flanzig and Flanzig, LLP) is a nationally recognized law firm representing the rights of seriously injured cyclists, pedestrians, and their families. We are avid cyclists and safe street advocates with a combined 65 years of experience litigating on behalf of seriously injured crash victims in New York. Partner Daniel Flanzig serves on the Board of Directors and is a legal advisor to the New York Bicycling Coalition, New York's only statewide bicycle advocacy group. Daniel serves as a "Bike Law" educator with Bike New York, the country's leading bike education program holding monthly classes around New York City educating his fellow riders on their rights if involved in a crash. Mr. Flanzig has authored numerous articles and frequently lectures on bicycle litigation in New York. He has been featured in both The New York Times and Bicycle Times Magazine for his work as a leading Bicycle Law Advocate and a New York Bike Crash Lawyer.

 

 

An avid cyclist himself, Dr. O'Neal is a compassionate clinician treating populations of all backgrounds and ethnicities with empathy and respect. A wealth of experience dealing with traumatic and developmental maladies of the maxillofacial complex. Familiar working in most clinical settings, from Hospital to private practice. Constantly organizing and assigning doctors and support staff for full and efficient utilization of clinic resources while maintaining minimal operational overhead. An active team player in group practice, regularly coordinating with other treating clinicians whether formulating comprehensive patient treatment plans or executing treatment.