ABOUT THE RACE

A Criterium is a road race done over a circuit. The format of this race is 10 Laps x 2.6 km for the C & D grades, and 12 Laps x 2.6 km for the A & B grades. When the race leader crosses the finish line, everyone else is placed based on the finish order and how many laps they have completed.

This is a "Bunch" race, not a group ride, and you should have confidence riding in a group before taking part in this race.

• Sunday, 30th October, starts at 07:45 pm (C & D Grade),

• <Result Link> (will be available by after the race)

RACES & GRADES

Bunch races are conducted in ability-based grades. You are free to choose whichever ability category suits your level of fitness; however, it is expected that anyone who earned a top three in C or D (Novice) grade placing in previous races will move one grade higher. Any rider who averaged 36kph or higher during the last two Individual Time Trial races should enter A or B. The organizer reserves the right to place any competitor in a deemed appropriate race grade based on all known results and other performance data.

Group 1 Race - 10 Laps (26 km)

MEN C - expected speed: 34-35 kph

MEN D - novices with expected speed: 31-33 kph

WOMEN B - expected speed: 34 kph & below

Group 2 Race - 12 Laps (31 km)

MEN A - expected speed of the winner: 39-41 kph

MEN B - expected speed: 36-38 kph

WOMEN A - expected speed: 35 kph & above

IMPORTANT NOTE: We reserve the right to change this depending on the numbers entered in each race.

RULES & ELIGIBILITY

ELIGIBILITY

• The races are open to anyone. It is not necessary to have a Qatar ID or be a resident of Qatar.

• No race license is required. QCTF Race License holders are entitled to an entry fee discount, and be included in the season points and ranking.

• Apply for QCTF Race License. Whatsapp JOHN (7794 1984) for more information.

EQUIPMENT

• This race is for road bikes only. TT and triathlon bikes are not allowed, and clip-on aero bars must be removed.

IMPORTANT RULES

1. FOLLOW THE COURSE - Marshals and signs are there to help, but it's your responsibility to follow the course. Typically, races follow the road rules. That means staying in the right lane and taking roundabouts anti-clockwise unless indicated by signage or race briefing.

2. YOUR BIKE MUST BE SAFE - Your race will be over before it starts if you show up with a bike equipped with aero bars or unplugged bar ends. The official will also look at brakes, headset, and tire wear when there is a bike check.

3. RIDE SAFELY RESPECTING OTHERS - Riding in an aero position, Unnecessary braking, riding without care, or forceful physical contact is all dangerous. Riders deemed as the direct, indirect, or even just potential cause of an accident may be pulled from the race. You must practice before joining a race if you lack experience riding in a group

4. WEAR A HELMET

5. DON'T JOIN ANOTHER RACE - In multi-lap races such as criteriums, you may not gain an advantage by joining riders who did not start at the same time as you started. In any race, if you are dropped, you may join riders from other grades but may not play an active part in their race, e.g., be lead rider, close down breaks, etc.

6. DON'T GAIN ADVANTAGE FROM A VEHICLE - Drafting a passing truck, police, or support vehicle is clearly cheating. Should you stop for a mechanical problem, support vehicles are allowed to return you to the back of the race. But they are not allowed to give draft assistance if you have been dropped, and you are not permitted to ride in the vehicle.

7. LITTERING - Can you get a DQ for throwing a gel wrapper? Yes. Police support and use of many venues depend on leaving the course clean. Littering is taken very seriously.

8. DON'T RIDE WITH HEADPHONES - You need your full attention on the race and awareness of what is happening around you. You must not use a phone, listen to music, use headphones, or be distracted by any other device while riding.

9. LISTEN TO THE RACE BRIEFING - Race briefings emphasize the essential safety points on the course. Nine times out of ten, they repeat stuff you already read in the race information, but sometimes there are last-minute changes that are vital to know about. If they are about safety or course changes, you could easily find yourself with a DQ. If English isn't your first language, study the race information, read the rule book, listen to the briefing extra carefully and ask if you don't understand. Not knowing is no excuse.

AWARDS

• Medals for podium winners in each category

• Gift Packs courtesy of Al Ghariya Cycling

EMERGENCY

EMERGENCY CONTACT

• QCF Nurse Elena (3151 1881). Call this number to arrange for medical assistance.

ABANDONING THE RACE

Please ensure that you inform a race official if abandoning the race. Doing so means no time is wasted looking for you, and we know everyone is safe. Remember to return your timing chip and number.

REGISTRATION

• Pre-Entry only

• Entries close at 06:00 PM on 28th October. This is to provide the official start list on time. Beyond this time, a late entry fee will be charged for those who would like to pre-register.

• There is no entry on the day, and you can not use another rider's entry.

• To have a safe race, we are limiting the capacity of Grade C and Grade D to 35 participants each. The allocation will be based on the first to register, first-serve basis.

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

• Be updated on event announcements and the latest happenings by following Qatar Cycling Federations Facebook Page.

• Race updates will be posted on our Facebook Event Page. Visit, and click "Join" so you can be notified.

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GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A NICE RACE EVERYONE.