LOCATION:

• Registration, Start & Medal Ceremony: Al Thakira Youth Center https://goo.gl/maps/3J1wSh6673C2

• From Doha, follow the signs for Al Khor

• From Al Khor, follow the signs for Al Thakira

• After the Al Meera Store, take the next t exit right, and follow the signs for Al Thakira Youth Center.

PARKING

• There is parking inside and outside of the Al Thakira Youth Center.

FACILITIES

• There are changing facilities and toilets at the start, but no toilets at the finish. After the race, everyone should head back to the start area.

EVENT TIMING

• 06:00 AM - Sign-On Registration (Pay Entry Fee, Collect Timing Chip and Race number)

• 07:00 AM - Start Preparations and Race Briefing.

• 07:15 AM - Race Start

  • 07:15 AM - Men A Start

  • 07:20 AM - Men B & Women A Start

  • 07:23 AM - Men C & Women B Start

  • 07:26 AM - Men D Start

  • 07:29 AM - CADET Start

• 10:15 AM - Estimated Finish of the race

• 10:45 AM - Medal Ceremony

RACES & GRADE

• QCF Bunch races are conducted in ability-based grades. You are free to choose whichever ability category suits your fitness level; 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 previous 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.

GRADES

• Men A - expected speed of winner: 39-41 kph

• Men B / Women A - expected speed: 36-38 kph

• Men C / Women B - expected speed: 34-35 kph

• Men D - Novice with expected speed: 31-33 kph

• CADET - Young Riders 14-16 y/o.

  • Gearing regulation will be implemented for young riders who will race in the Cadet Category (age 14-16 y/o)

    • Maximum Chainring Size: 52T

    • Minimum Casset Size: 16T

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• We reserve the right to change this depending on the numbers entered in each category.

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.

• 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. NO UNOFFICIAL VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE RACE - Only Authorized and official support vehicles are allowed to be on the race course and follow the race. Spectators and team support cars are not allowed on the course and must not follow the race.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. WEAR A HELMET

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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 need help understanding. Not knowing is no excuse.

Support Vehicle

• Each group is accompanied by an official support car which can provide water and assistance to reach the finish in case a rider is unable to continue.

• Support cars will stay with the main bunch, so if you are dropped, you can get help from the car in the group behind or the "Broom Wagon" at the back of the field.

• You can take assistance from a moving vehicle at your own risk. Ask the driver to stop if necessary. An Official Support car in the race is required to provide assistance to any rider.

• Only an Official Support Vehicle will be allowed to follow the race. Spectators' Vehicles and Team Support Cars must not follow the race for safety purposes.

AWARDS

• Please stay after the race for the prize giving.

• 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-Register only

• Entries close at 06:00 PM on January 10. 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 race 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 40 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