1. The North Carolina Cyclo-Cross Series will consist of 13 races. The UCI- NCGP Elite Men and Elite Women races will not be a part of the series.
2. Riders must compete in 5 NC Cyclo-Cross Series races to be eligible for the overall awards. In the event of a tie the rider placing highest in the Series Final final will be deemed the winner. If a tie still exists the winner will be determined according to USCF rules.
3. Race Categories/Length
| Elite Men (Pro/CX1,2) | 60 min. race |
| Elite Women (Pro/CX1,2,3) | 45 min. race |
| Elite Masters 35+ (CX1,2,3) | 45 min. race |
| Masters 45+ (CX1,2,3) | 45 min. race |
| Masters 55+ (CX1,2,3) | 45 min. race |
| CX3 | 45 min. race |
| CX4 | 30 min. race |
| Masters CX4 (35+/45+/55+) | 30 min. race |
| Women CX 4 | 30 min. race |
| Juniors (18-15) / (14-10) | 30 min. race |
| Single Speed | 30 min. race |
The series will adhere to the category assigned on your USA Cycling license. Please see their site for details on how the categories are assigned and how to upgrade: www.usacycling.org or check Rider Information
4. Points will be awarded to each finisher in each race. Points will be added for each person you beat (field points).
Place 30 minute race 45 minute race 60 minute race
1st 30 points 60 points 120 points
2nd 27 points 54 points 108 points
3rd 24 points 48 points 96 points
4th 21 points 42 points 84 points
5th 19 points 38 points76 points
6th 17 points 34 points 68 points
7th 15 points 30 points 60 points
8th 13 points 26 points 52 points
9th 12 points 24 points 48 points
10th 11 points 22 points44 points
11th 10 points 20 points 42 points
12th 9 points 18 points 40 points
13th 8 points 16 points 38 points
14th 7 points 14 points 36 points
15th 6 points 12 points 34points
16th+ 1 point 2 points 19 points
DNF 0 points 0 points 0 points
5. Racers may ride any type of bicycle that complies with USCF rules. (cyclo-cross, mountain bike, road bike, etc.)
NO Bar-Ends are allowed on mountain bikes -remove them before you race.
6. Race entries: PRE-REGISTRATION ONLINE SUGGESTED -
$25.00 for Men's Pro/CX 1, 2; $20.00 for all other races; and $10 for all juniors (youth free - under 10 years of age).
NCGP races fees will be higher. $10 LATE FEE for day of race registration (does not apply to Jrs.).
Race number: $5.00 one time fee for the race number the first time you participate, the same number will be used at all races. 2 race numbers will be issued both numbers must be used, on eon each hip.
Additional races: If a racer is eligible to race in more than one race and wishes to do so, the entry for the second race is $5. The entry for the first race is the amount of the more expensive race if applicable. There is a one time $5 race number fee.
7. Race Start times: Race Information UCI - NCGP races
8. Race prizes: see Race Flyers
9. The North Carolina Cyclo-Cross Series and NCGP organizer Tim Hopkin, reserves the right to change, add and/or ammend these rules.