BYC Frosty Cross

Well HEY!  Another of year of the greatest race in the Land o' MABRA (yes, we own our bias).  

Welcome to Baltimore Youth Cycling's Frosty Cross!  We are proud to once again be hosting the MABRA Age Graded Championships!

We’re glad you'll be joining us.  This year we are back at the Agricultural Center: the same great venue and awesome course (can’t wait to see what our course designer comes up with this year).   

This year we are introducing wave starts!

All riders in a wave will start on a single whistle and results that are sent to USA Cycling will be based on the wave, not on the individual categories. Podiums and prizes at the event WILL BE broken out by category. We repeat, All riders in a wave will start on a single whistle and results that are sent to USA Cycling will be based on the wave, not on the individual categories. Podiums and prizes at the event WILL BE broken out by category.

Why are we doing this? For a few reasons – first and foremost, we believe it provides a better race experience for everyone. Riders in races with multiple classes will start based on Cross Results point meaning a rider starting on a second whistle won’t have to work through the slower riders from the first whistle right after their start. For categories with fewer riders, it means a more competitive race and a chance to work on your race-craft instead of riding around the course with only a few riders. Secondly, it provides a better opportunity for riders to earn points and better their USAC ranking. USAC points will be scored based on the wave rather than the individual field. For riders in smaller fields, this means a chance to earn points where no points would have been awarded for the smaller field. For all riders, you have the chance to earn points based on a larger pool of riders (and thus USAC points).

Location:

The Center for Maryland Agriculture is located at 1114 Shawan Rd Cockeysville, MD 21030 about one mile west of I-83. It's conveniently located a few minutes away from Hunt Valley, where you will find hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and any other services you might need.  We have ample on-site parking.

Looking forward to a great day!!!  We've put an order in for great weather (definition of this may vary by racer).

NOTES: 

This event is held under USA Cycling permit.  All USA Cycling Cyclocross rules apply.

    •    A USAC racing license is required for all races except the kids' race (racers 8 and under).  If you do not supply a valid license # at registration you will be charged an extra $15 for a Beginner 1-Day license.  This type of license is valid for entry only in races that are open to Novice (Cat. 5) riders.

    •    Mountain bikes are allowed; however, bar ends are NOT allowed and must be removed.
    •    MABRA Cyclocross Series rules available at http://www.mabra.org/
    •    There will be a $10 day-of surcharge added to the entry fees shown above.
    •    Junior riders ONLY may enter any non-age-graded adult race they qualify for by category at the Junior price by entering coupon code FRX_2025_JRS at checkout.
    •    Payout Parity: Top five finishers in the Men’s 1/2/3 race receive the same amount in payout as the Women’s 1/2/3. 

    •    Event will be held rain or shine.
Thanks to Gross Mendelsohn for sponsoring our elite podiums!

Warmups: The course will be open for inspection and warm-up approximately 15 minutes prior to each event. Warming up on the course during an event is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. DQ & forfeiture of entry fee will result.

Call-Ups: Staging will be based on the most recent Cross-Results score

    1.    All pre-registered riders will be staged on the grid, by bib number.  Bib numbers will be assigned as follows, according to ranking on CrossResults.com as of the close of registration.
    2.    Remaining riders will be staged by bib number, in the order of registration.

Those classes consisting of only cat 5 men or cat 4 women are staged by order of registration. All day-of registrants will be staged behind pre-registered riders.

Transgender policy: 

Baltimore Youth Cycling welcomes everyone to participate in the gender category they feel is most appropriate to them, as described in USA Cycling policies: https://usacycling.org/about-us/governance/transgender-athletes-policy

Women may enter any men’s race for which they are eligible by age, category, and any performance requirements. They may also enter categorized races for men that are up to one category lower than their women’s category. Category 1 women may enter men’s races up to two categories lower.

Master women may compete in men’s master's races as follows:

Category 1 and 2 master women may enter men’s events for riders up to 10 years above their racing ages;
Category 3 and 4 master women may enter men’s events for riders up to 20 years above their racing ages.

Results:  Baltimore Youth Cycling’s Frosty Cross is electronically timed. The protest period is a firm 15 minutes from the announcement that results have been posted. Racers are also reminded to make sure their team name is correct in USA Cycling, BikeReg, and on the waiver at the race.

Pit: There will be one double-sided pit on the course.  Please remove your equipment immediately following your race to make room for others.

Course Description: The course utilizes the beautiful grounds of the Maryland Agricultural Center with a balance of pavement, grass, woods and dirt paths. Much of the course winds around the Farm Center and includes hills as well as flats.

Spectating: The course has great sight lines and many opportunities for spectators to get a great view of the action. A central announcer will be located in near the Start/Finish. There will be food and beer for sale at the event and it will be good. 

Tents: The $20 fee for tent space will go to the Baltimore Youth Cycling junior racing program.

Registration:  

    •    Onsite registration opens at 7:15AM and closes 30 minutes before each race. 
    •    Second races are discounted to $15; the discount code is applied automagically if both entries are purchased in the same BikeReg shopping cart.  For a second race purchased separately prior to event day, use the ‘Contact Event’ link  to request a partial refund; on event day, a coupon code will be provided at the day-of registration table.
    •    Contact mike@bycycling.org with any questions.

OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!

The Bott Family
Dirt Rooster Bicycles
Handup
Gross Mendelsohn
Charm City Cross

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P. Flanigan and Sons

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