1. travel
2. tourist facilities
3. hotel

June 7, 2015
Technical Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter-Mayor Michael Nutter
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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
Race Personnel and Services
Event Contact List
Commissaires Panel
Hotel/Race Headquarters, Directions
Communication Equipment
Vehicles, VIP Pick Up Locations, Credentials
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8-9
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conditions of Entry
Manager’s Meeting Schedule & Registration
Medical Information & Anti-Doping
Prize Payment Procedure
Technical Summary
UCI Regulations-Men
UCI Regulations-Women
Overview-Course Map
3km-Finish Elevation Map
Directions to Caravan Staging
Start/Finish Diagram
Course Description-Speed Table
Sprint Spot Map
Feeding Procedures
Feed Zone Procedures & Directions
Feed Zone Map
Feed Zone Vehicle Deviation Map
Caravan Procedures
Caravan Diagram
Caravan Staging & Deviation Map
Media Regulations
Sponsors
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13
14
15
16
17-25
22-26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37-38
39
40
41
42
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EVENT MANAGEMENT
Alice Armstrong
Ralph Casale
Janine Carroll
Michele Freeman
Rach Green
Eric Lepping
Robin Morton
Katie Morrison
Matt Reece
Kristen Reiss
Jason Smulski
Event Director
Operations Director
PR Director
Community Outreach, Event Entertainment
Controller
Social Media and Website
Race Director
Bicycling Open,Volunteer Coodinator
Client Services
Client Services, Hospitality
Community Outreach, Event Entertainment
PERSONNEL and SERVICES
Michael Aisner, Brad Sohner, Richard Fries,
Announcers
Dan Mowdy, Joseph jefferson, kyle Bruley
Announcers
Frankie Andreu, Scott Moninger
Livestream Commentators
Ashley Kincaid
Hotel and Meal Coordinator
Tiffany Nardella, Dave Wenders
Race HQ, Hotel, Staff
Kasey Lloyd, Clara Lefton
PR Assistant
John Chaki
Finish Line Stage Manager, Operations Coordination
Ryan Oelkers
Team Liaison, Finish line staging
George Hollingsworth
Construction, Course Security
Ron Ruggiero
Finish line staging
Marilyn Cullinane, Brian Ignatin, Eric Lepping
Technical Crew
Theresa Bateman
Marshal Coordinator Manayunk
Kurt Gale, Ralph Kerr
Marshal Coordinator and Caravan Deviation
Mike Kolodiejski, Jeff Kralik
RadioTour
Cathy Ogur, Michele Bote
Technical Crew, Anti-doping Site Coordinator
Randall Wolf, Julia Wolf
Technical Crew, Feed Zone
Joe Haughey,Eli Gordon,Matt Gordon, Jay Gallagher Technical Crew Course Signage, Caravan Deviation
Bicycling Open
Denise Gale
Food Coordinator
Denise Kennedy
Dennis Angelo
Technical Crew, Registration, Livestream Coordinator
Chris Spaeth
Athlete Information, Livestream Coordinator
Gary Thornton
Media Assistant, Spotter Livestream
Henry Tremper
Drivers and Caravan Coordination
Driver
Mark Furman, Keith Haberen, Ray Cipolini,
Driver
Jon Clifton, Greg Zalinski, Jay Paulding
Driver
Greg Hoffmann, Mike Serth
VIP/Moto Pit Coordinator
Terri Shade
Regulator
Darco Lefevic
Moto Marshal
Brendan Howard, Bill Elfring
Moto Marshal
Scott Borel,Tim Trexler
Moto Marshal
Rob Muller, Doug Cherry, Simon Begler
Moto Marshal
Rick Sorenson, Linda Sorenson
Dave Felpel,Kevin Long,Steve Murphy,Guy Lehman Moto Marshal-Photo
Duane Brandt
Moto Livestream Spotter
The Monaghans
Construction Crew
Dan Stockley, Dean Miller, Barry McMonagle,
Construction Crew
Brian Kennedy, Brian Malley, Peter Wiseman
Construction Crew
Reggie Smith, Lamar Legree, Ken Swain
Construction Crew
Greg Mullely, Thomas Clark, Trevon Robinson
Construction Crew
Kent Gallagher, Sean Gallagher, Stacy Rose
Construction Crew
Malika Lovelace,Korah Lovelace,Richard Bush
Start/Finish Signage Crew
RISE
Construction Crew/S/F Clean Up
Winnie’s LeBus
Catering
EE-VON/Zachary Blair Productions/B Productions
Webstreaming
SRAM NRS
Neutral Technical Support
Phoenix Sports
Results
PSAR
Sound
Seasick Marketing
Expo Sales & Management
Winnie’s Le Bus
Catering
PTM Sport
Merchandise
Steve Williams Design
Graphics
Control Dynamics Corp
Radios
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CONTACT LIST
Alice Armstrong
484-643-3532
Ryan Oelkers
267-973-5821
Ralph Casale
215-416-4410
Eric Lepping
215-868-7063
John Chaki
215-622-5443
Matt Reece
215-284-4328
Winnie Clowry, Winne’s Le Bus
610-999-8620
Kristen Reiss
215-292-1555
Janine Carroll
215-933-8209
Jaison Smulski
215-983-7128
Michele Freeman
267-738-5709
Henry Tremper
302-438-4325
Katie Morrison
757-621-0798
Control Dynamics-Harvey Shugart-Radios
215-416-1510
Robin Morton
484-643-3534
Dr. Neal Stansbury
610-952-6452
Rachel Green
267-446-2909
Seasick Marketing, Expo Jeff Stoner
858-259-1501
Jim Malone, Livesteam Coordinator
267-772-3614
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COMMISSAIRES PANEL
POSITION
MEN
WOMEN
President
Adrien Levesque
Carla Geyer
Commissaire
Dorothy Abbott
Thomas Nee
Commissaire
Phillip Miller
Andrew McCord
Commissaire
James Patton
TBD-from men’s race
Chief Judge
Deb Schiff
Deb Schiff
Judge
Lewis Strader
Adrian Fear
Judge
Wayne Lerch
Sallie Urfer
Refereee
Sherry Erb
Sherry Erb
Referee
Jack Poplar
Jack Poplar
Motor Referee
Mark Byers
Mark Byers
Motor Referee
Stefan Yencha
Stefan Yencha
Motor Referee
Jeff Moore
Jeff Moore
Motor Referee
J. Christopher Shinners
J. Christopher Shinners
TImeboard Driver
John Balaban
John Balaban
Timeboard
Jeff Poulin
Jeff Poulin
DCO Anti-Doping
TBD
Helene Soulard
Feed Zone
Rick Lichty
Rick Lichty
Feed Zone
David Mitchell
David Mitchell
Anti-Doping Doctor
Dr. Tim Salkauskis
Dr Kristy Nicols
Officials Coordinator
Judy Miller
Judy Miller
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SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Date
Time
Location
Fri June 5
9:00am
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd
Fri June 5
3:00pm
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd
All day
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd
Race HQ & Media Open
All day
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd
Officials HQ-Meeting
Room
Sat June 6
10-11:30 am
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd
Registration (men)
Sat June 6
Noon-1:00pm
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd
Sat June 6
2:00-3:00pm
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd
Sat June 6
3:00-4:30pm
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd
Registration (women)
Sat June 6
5:00-6:00pm
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd
Managers’ Meeting
(women)
Sat June 6
5:00-6:00pm
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd
Announcer’s Meeting
Sun June 7
6:45-8:00am
Kelly Dr & Sedgley Ave start
Bicycling Open
Sun June 7
6:45-7:30am
Pechin St
Caravan Staging (men)
Sun June 7
7 :00-7:45 am
Tent on Lyceum near Manayunk Ave
See Map
Sign In (men)
Sun June 7
7:45am
Start/Finish on Lyceum Ave
Sun June 7
8:00-12:00pm
Race-men
Sun June 7
11:00-12:00pm
Pechin St
Sun June 7
11:30-12:15pm
Tent on Lyceum near Manayunk Ave
See Map
Rider Sign-In (women)
Sun June 7
12:15pm
Start/Finish on Lyceum Ave
Rider Staging (women)
Sun June 7
12:30-4:00 pm
Race women
Awards immediately
following event finish
Fri June 5Sat June 6
Fri June 5Sat June 6
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Description
Check-in Staff, Race HQ
open
Check-in Officials,
International teams
Managers’ Meeting
(men)
Caravan Drivers/Officials
Meeting
Staging, Introduction
(men)
Awards on lap 2 of
women’s race
Caravan Staging
(women)
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HOTEL/RACE HEADQUARTERS
The Crowne Plaza West
4010 Presidential Blvd
Phila, PA 19131
1-215-477-0200
Hotel Policies:
• All staff and team personnel are responsible for their incidental hotel charges.
• Team is responsible for providing a credit card to hotel upon check-in. One hundred percent of your
hotel room, tax, and incidental charges will be applied to this credit card, unless your team has been
told otherwise by the Race Director. Hotels rarely accept cash or debit cards as a deposit.
• Any teams or individuals shipping packages to the hotel must make specific arrangements with the
hotel regarding storage and notification of delivery.
• Organizer is not responsible for tracking or holding packages.
• Do not park cars in front of the hotel. This area is for loading and unloading only.
Race Headquarters:
• The race HQ will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on 6/4 and 6/6. If you have an urgent problem and
need access to race HQ a member of the race staff can be reached at the race hotel.
• No long distance outgoing calls will be allowed from these phones.
• Limited photocopying and fax capability are available.
• A message board will be set up in the race HQ. Staff and teams should check this board on a regular
basis. It is your responsibility to retrieve your messages.
• Meeting schedules, technical guides, and general updates are available in the race headquarters.
Officials Permanence/Results:
• The officials/results permanence is located in one of the hotel Board rooms. Check the Race HQ for the
exact location/room number.
• Questions regarding results should be directed to the officials.
• Copies of results will be available in the Race HQ and posted on an easel outside the office.
• The technical staff will deliver results to teams via email.
• Results will also be available from the Tech Staff prior to the start of each subsequent event.
Equipment:
• There will be no equipment storage room in the hotel.
• Teams and individuals are solely responsible for secure storage of their equipment.
• Neither the Hotel nor event organizer will be responsible for lost or stolen equipment.
• No diesel fuel is to be used near the facility. Please confine bike washing/cleaning to the area provided
by the hotel.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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PHILDELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Distance: 15.0 MI southwest to Hotel
Shuttle -$15 per person one way Lady Liberty Shuttle 215-724-8888
Taxi Charge (one way): $75.00
Time by Taxi: 25 minutes
Train Charge (one way): $9.00 Time By Train: 60 minutes
Driving-Take Rte. 291 North to I-76 West. Take Exit 339 (will be a left exit) and get into far left lane. Take left at
light at Presidential Blvd.; hotel will be on right.
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TRAIN-30 STREET STATION
Distance: 4 miles to Hotel
Complimentary Shuttle Available
Taxi Charge (one way): $15.00
Driving: Take I-76 West to Exit 339 - exit will be on the left. Stay in the far left lane and take a left at the light at
Presidential Blvd. Hotel will be on right.
TO RACE COURSE
• CROWN PLAZA TO STAFF PARKING LOT IN MANAYUNK (NEAR S/F)
Head northeast on City Ave toward Presidential Blvd
Merge onto I-76 W via the ramp on the left to Valley Forge
Take exit 338 for Belmont Ave toward Green Lane
Turn right onto Green Lane
Turn Right on Manayunk Ave. (Police will only allow event vehicles to enter)
Turn Right into Public Parking lot
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CROWNE PLAZA TO CARAVAN STAGING IN MANAYUNK (see maps for directions/staging and
deviation on pages 29 & 39)
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You will need your event team support credentials & placard. Police will only allow event vehicles to enter .
2 vehicles per team permitted. All other team vehilces must park outside the race perimeter.
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COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Radio communication equipment will be provided to staff, teams and select individuals in the form of a hand
held high frequency “walkie-talkie” type radio.
These radios will be used for several functions with separate channels for each use:
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1 // Officials Men & Women
2 // Radio Tour Men & Women
3 // Stage Crew//Volunteers
4 // Announcer’s Stages
5 // PICC Staff // Security
6 // Spotter
Frequency Range
(MHz): 457-470
All race vehicle drivers will be assigned a radio for race day. Equipment allocation will take place after each
Team Managers Meeting. If you do not obtain a radio at this time you may obtain one (if still available) at the
start/finish 60 minutes prior to the event.
Recipients of radios and communications equipment will be required to sign out for the radio by completing a
registration form as well as leave a cash deposit or credit card imprint to cover the cost of the equipment.
Failure to return any radio and/or communications equipment will result in forfeit of deposit or charge to your
credit card.
The radio equipment tent will be located on Manayunk Ave and Lyceum St.
After the finish of the event, radios are to be returned immediately to this location.
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VEHICLE USE POLICY
All staff and team personnel using event vehicles must read and adhere to the vehicle use policy provided at
the time of distribution of vehicles.
VIP PICK UP LOCATIONS
Due to the large number of team sponsors and patrons, teams will be allowed to pick up and drop off
passengers at specific locations only. Any team picking up or discharging passengers at any other location or
found to be driving in a dangerous manner (while performing this activity) will be fined by the organizer.
#1-S/F-Manayunk Wall – The only location is at the moto pit past the announcer’s and hospitality area prior
to the right turn onto Pechin Street
#2-Feed Zone – Stawberry Mansion/Reservoir Drive baseball fields.
NO pick ups or drop offs in Lemon Hill (per Phila Police Dept).
There will NO pick ups on the final lap (with one to go) for either event.
CREDENTIALS
Event Credentials are available at Race Headquarters.
Press/Media Credentials are available in Media Headquarters, located at Race Hotels, and each race site.
Credentials are required for course access so please wear your credential at all times at the events.
Anyone improperly using their credential to help another person gain access to a secured area will lose their
credential permanently, and will be immediately removed from the event.
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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
g4 Productions d/b/a PICC (“Organizer”) shall conduct the Athletic Event according to the descriptions set forth.
Should Organizer alter or modify the Athletic Event in any material way, Organizer shall inform Rider of any
alterations in as timely a manner as possible.
Organizer shall conduct the Athletic Event according to UCI rules. Should a dispute arise over any aspect of
the conduct of the Athletic Event, the President of the Jury shall render the final decision.
Rider shall comply with all rules and regulations governing the Athletic Event and will use his or her best effort
to perform up to his or her ability.
Team Manager/Representative shall attend the mandatory Team Managers Meeting and/or Registration to be
scheduled within 24 hours prior to each Athletic Event.
If requested by Organizer, Rider agrees that he or she may be interviewed, videotaped, filmed and
photographed for promotional purposes if such sessions can be scheduled at a time and place reasonably
convenient to both Organizer and Rider.
If requested by Organizer, Team shall attend all press conferences and Event functions.
Organizer shall have the right to promote and publicize Rider’s appearance in the Event and shall be permitted
to use Rider’s likeness as is generally available although not as an endorsement of any specific product.
Nothing herein shall be construed as a representation or agency agreement between Organizer and Team or
Rider other than as to pertain to the Rider’s appearance at the Organizer’s Athletic Events and in the
promotional activities immediately surrounding said Athletic Events as described more fully in the contract.
As a condition of entry in each Athletic Event, Rider shall sign a standard liability release form entitled “Accident
Waiver and Release from Liability”, and a USAC Event Release Form.
Riders must adhere to all USADA and/or UCI anti-doping control procedures in effect at the event.
Riders must finish the entire event within the time limit to qualify for any special classification with the exception
of premes.
Championship jerseys may only be worn in the discipline in which they have been awarded (track jerseys in
track events, road in road events, etc.). Reigning champions in a discipline must wear their jersey when
competing in that same discipline.
No rider will be permitted to race as a member of any other team if the trade team to which the rider belongs
has already entered.
All competitors are required to wear a hard shell helmet as required by UCI and complying with USAC
regulations. Any rider removing his or her helmet during competition may be disqualified.
Any Team or Rider who is paid prize money may be subject to any local income taxes and any other taxes
including but not limited to US Federal Income Tax. Organizer may, if required by the local Government or the
Internal Revenue Service, withhold any such tax payments from Team or individual Rider’s prize money.
Any and all damages or expenses incurred by Team or Rider to any facility or property under control of
Organizer will be deducted from Rider’s prize money. Prize money will be forwarded to Team or Rider
approximately 90 days following Organizer’s receipt of final drug testing results after each Athletic Event, and
provided Rider or Team has submitted any tax forms as required by the Organizer.
Organizer reserves the right to disqualify or eject any persons (rider, management or staff) for failure to comply
with the PICC Conditions of Entry, or who engages in unsportsmanlike conduct (verbal or physical) towards
competitors, officials, event staff, sponsors, spectators, etc.
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MANAGER’S MEETING SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
Rider registration and team manager’s meetings for all events will take place at the Race Headquarters Hotels.
Check the lobby for the assigned meeting room.
Date
Sat June 6
Time
10:00-11:30 am
Sat June 6
Sat June 6
Sat June 6
12:00 -1:00 pm
3:00 - 4:30 pm
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location
Crowne Plaza
4010 Presidential Blvd
Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza
Description
Registration (men)
Managers’ Meeting (men)
Registration (women)
Managers’ Meeting (women)
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Registration will close promptly 30 minutes prior to the manager’s meeting so that updated rosters can be
distributed prior to the start of the meeting.
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The team manager must hold a valid license and must be listed on the official team list per the UCI. This
license must be presented at registration. All persons following a race, except for accredited journalists and
guests of honor, have to be license holders. Team cars shall carry a team manager who holds the
appropriate license, who shall be responsible for the vehicle. For vehicles of teams registered with the UCI,
this team manager shall also be registered as such with the UCI.
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Complete and return the W9 form as the IRS requires that we have your current information on file. You
must also provide the exact name and address for your prize checks. Prizes will only be issued to those
corporations or individuals who have submitted corresponding W9 forms. Foreign teams or individuals are
required to file form 8233 or W8. Prize checks will be issued to one entity per team.
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A PICC waiver/release form and a USA Cycling standard release form must be completed by each rider
and submitted to PICC at registration. These waivers will not be accepted on site at the event(s).
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MEDICAL INFORMATION & ANTI-DOPING
Medical Control / Anti-Doping:
The PICC is subject to UCI/USADA Anti Doping Examination Regulations and all competitors and team
personnel must abide by these regulations. Any riders found positive will forfeit all prizes won at the event.
Anti Doping facilities will be located as follows in the RV on Manayunk in the parking lot (see s/f locator map):
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The list of riders required to report will be posted near the judge’s stage and at the anti-doping facility.
Riders selected will NOT be announced on the caravan radio prior to race finish.
It is the responsibility of the rider and/or his team personnel to check the postings and insure that the
rider reports to Anti-Doping within the required time.
The riders will be required to report to medical control within 30 minutes after the finish of the event or,
when applicable, 30 minutes after the awards and protocol ceremonies.
Event Medical Staff:
Dr Neal Stansbury 610-952-6452
Philadelphia Fire Dept/EMS Martin McCall 267-253-6676
A first aid tent and/or ambulance can be found near the start/finish at each event for treatment of minor injuries
for athletes, staff and spectators.
Hospitals:
Philadelphia
Roxborough Hospital
5800 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
215-483-9900
Other hospitals may be substituted depending on the injury or trauma.
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PRIZE PAYMENT PROCEDURE
Prize money for all events will be paid approximately 60 days following the event and after receiving the official
results and results of any medical control testing.
No prize money can be paid unless you have provided the following current information on a W9 (US) or
8233 (foreign) form. We will make every attempt to provide you with the necessary forms but it is the obligation
of the payee to provide this information to PICC.
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Social Security Number or Tax ID Number
Exact name of payee to receive payment
Mailing Address
The following items will be deducted from prize checks for all events.
ITEM
PERCENTAGE
FROM
UCI Tax
9%
All prize winners
30%
All prize winners who are non-resident aliens and
who have not provided evidence that they are exempt
from withholding tax. IRS Forms 8233 available from
the event organizer
Actual Value
Any prize winner who has incurred charges
(hotel,meal, telephone, vehicle, etc) not authorized by
Organizer while participating in the event and has not
paid these charges prior to mailing of prize checks.
IRS Tax
Other
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TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Points
Start Time/Depart
Location
Distance
Course
Staging
Sign In
Anti Doping
Medical Support
Officials
Total Prizes
Sprint Points
KOM Points
Race HQ
Number Distribution
Managers Meeting
Neutral Support
Feed Zone
Category
Start Time/Depart
Location
Distance
Course
Vehicle Staging
Sign In
Anti Doping
Medical Support
Officials Permanence
Total Prizes
Sprint Points
QOM Points
Race HQ/
Number Distribution
Managers Meeting
Neutral Support
Feed Zone
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Men
UCI America Tour Classification 1.2
8:00 am
Lyceum Ave @ Manayunk
110.7 miles
9 laps x 12.3 mile circuit
From Green Lane right onto Pechin St
6:45 -7:30 am
At Start/Finish 7:00-7:45 am
RV parking lot Manayunk Ave
Dr Neal Stansbury in caravan
EMT tent at S/F
Roxborough Hospital
Tent at S/F on Lyceum Ave (see map)
$35,000
3 places-every lap
Midvale Ave and Kelly Dr
3 places-every lap
S/F and Lemon Hill
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd. Phila, PA
Crowne Plaza
Saturday, June 6, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Crowne Plaza
Saturday, June 6 12:00 pm
SRAM
Strawberry Mansion/Reservoir Drive baseball fields
Women
UCI WE CDM
12:30 pm
Lyceum Ave @ Manayunk Ave
73.8 miles
6 laps x 12.3 mile circuit
From Green Lane-right onto Pechin Street
11:00 am-12:00 pm
11:30 am-12:15 pm
RV in parking lot on Manayunk Ave (see map)
Dr Neal Stansbury in caravan
EMT tent at S/F
Roxborough Hospital (see tech guide for address)
Tent at S/F on Lyceum Ave
$35.000
3 places every lap
Midvale Ave and Kelly Drive
3 places every lap
S/F & Lemon Hill
Crowne Plaza 4010 Presidential Blvd. Phila, PA
Crowne Plaza
Saturday, June 6 3:00-4:30 pm
Crowne Plaza
Saturday, June 6 5:00 pm
SRAM
Strawberry Mansion/Reservoir Drive baseball fields
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UCI REGULATIONS – MEN
ARTICLE 1. ORGANIZATION
The Philadelphia International Cycling Classic Is organized by g4 Productions LLC in conjunction with the City
of Philadelphia. The offices of g4 are located at 17 Sutton Rd Lebanon, NJ 08833. The Race Director Robin
Morton can be reached at 001-484-643-3534. Staff contacts are listed in this Technical Guide.
ARTICLE 2. TYPE OF EVENT
The PICC is classified as a 1.2 on the UCI America Tour. The PICC is run under UCI regulations.
The event is entered on the UCI America Tour calendar and is registered in the class as listed above.
In conformity with the UCI rules, points are awarded as follows:
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ME America Tour Points 1.2
40
30
16
12
10
8
6
3
ARTICLE 3. PARTICIPATION
As per Article 2.1.005 of the UCI regulations, the event is open to the following teams:
UCI Professional Continental, Continental, National, Elite as invited by the organizer.
As per Article 2.2.003 of the UCI regulations and at the organizer ‘s invitation the teams will consist of
8 riders maximum and 6 riders minimum.
As per Article 2.2.009 the contribution made by the organizer to travel and subsistence expenses of teams or
riders on the international calendar shall be negotiated between the parties except as specified by the UCI in
the case of World Tour, Euro Tour HC, Class 1, NCup and Elite Women’s World Cup.
ARTICLE 4. RACE HEADQUARTERS
Beginning on June 5, the race headquarters will be located at the Crown Plaza Main Line.
The hotel is located 2 miles from the start in Manayunk.
4010 Presidential Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19131
1-800-230-4134
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RIDER CONFIRMATION/TEAM MANAGERS MEETINGS
Team representatives are requested to confirm their starters and collect their race numbers at the race
headquarters listed below.
The team managers' meeting, organized in accordance with article 1.2.087 of the UCI regulations, in the
presence of the Members of the Commissaires’ Panel, is scheduled as listed below:
Sat June 6
Sat June 6
10:00 - 11:30 pm
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza
Registration (men)
Managers’ Meeting (men)
ARTICLE 5. RADIO-TOUR
Race information will be broadcast using individual walkie/talkie type radios supplied to each caravan vehicle by
the race organizer.
These radios will be used for several functions with separate channels for each use:
• 1 // Officials Men & Women
• 2 // Radio Tour Men & Women
• 3 // Stage Crew//Volunteers
• 4 // Announcer’s Stages
• 5 // PICC Staff//Security
• 6 // TV Spotter
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Frequency Range
(MHz): TBD
The radio tour channel is used exclusively to give information to teams, such as race updates and service calls.
Please refrain from using this channel for any other communication.
Radio Tour –Michael Kolodiejzski
The radio tent will be located at Manayunk Ave & Lyceum St.
ARTICLE 6. NEUTRAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SRAM NRS will provide neutral support.
The neutral support consists of 3 cars and minimally one motorcycle.
ARTICLE 7. FINISHING TIME LIMITS
Any rider finishing in a time exceeding that of the winner by more than 8% shall not be placed. The
Commissaires’ Panel in agreement with the organizer may in exceptional circumstances, increase the time limit.
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ARTICLE 8. CLASSIFICATIONS
King of the Mountain Classification
Total Prizes $5,000- 1st place
The first three riders will be awarded points on every lap at the KOM locations on Lemon Hill and the S/F
st
1 place
nd
2 place
rd
3 place
S/F Manayunk
Lemon Hill
8 points
5 points
3 points
5 points
3 points
1 point
In the event of a tie in the general sprint classification, the following criteria shall be applied in order until the
riders are separated:
1. Number of first places in the highest category climb (S/F Manayunk)
2. Number of first places in the next category climb (Lemon Hill)
3. Final individual classification
Sprint Classification
Total Prizes $1,000 – 1st place
The first three riders will be awarded points on every lap at the Sprint location on Midvale Ave and Kelly Drive.
st
1 place
nd
2 place
rd
3 place
5 points
3 points
1 point
In the event of a tie in the general sprint classification, the following criteria shall be applied in order until the
riders are separated:
1. Number of first places in the sprint classification
2. Final individual classification
Team Classification
st
Total Prizes- $4,000- 1 place
The team classification is obtained by the sum of the three best individual times for each team.
Best Young Rider U23
st
Total prizes $1,000- 1 place.
Highest place in individual classification
•
born 1993 or after
Premes
At the discretion of the announcers
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ARTICLE 9. PRIZES
2015 PICC PRIZE LIST MEN
PLACING
INDIVIDUAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
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8
9
10
11
12
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25
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UCI+POINTS+1.2
40
30
16
12
10
8
6
3
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NRC+Points
200
150
124
114
100
90
80
70
60
50
44
38
34
30
26
22
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
6
6
KOM
SPRINT
$5,000 $%%%%%%2,500
TEAM
BEST+YOUNG
TOTAL+PRIZES
$%%%4,000 $%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1,000
$%%%%%%5,000 $%%%%%%2,500 $%%%4,000 $%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1,000 $%%%%%%%%%%%%%35,000
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ARTICLE 10. ANTIDOPING
The UCI and/or USADA anti-doping regulations are entirely applicable to the event.
• The list of riders required to report will be posted near the judge’s stage and at the anti-doping facility.
• Riders selected will NOT be announced on the caravan radio prior to race finish.
• It is the responsibility of the rider and/or his team personnel to check the postings and insure that the
rider reports to Anti-Doping within the required time.
• The riders will be required to report to medical control within 30 minutes after the finish of the event or,
when applicable, 30 minutes after the awards and protocol ceremonies.
Additional information can be found listed under Medical Control and on the locator maps in this Guide.
Motor home at the S/F (see map)
ARTICLE 11. AWARDS CEREMONY
In accordance with article 1.2.112 of the UCI rules, the following riders must attend the official awards ceremony
and protocol as follows:
Race Winner
2nd Place
3rd Place
KOM
Sprint
Best Young Rider
The riders will present themselves at the podium in a time limit of maximum 10 minutes after crossing the finish
line. Failure to participate in any of the ceremonies or follow the stated protocol may result in fines/penalties.
ARTICLE 12. STAGING AND SIGN-IN
• All cars must be staged 1 hour prior to the start of each event
• All service vehicles (not within the caravan) will not be able to park on the race course.
• Failure to comply will result in your vehicle being towed.
• Drivers and keys must remain with vehicles when parked.
• See specific parking and staging directions in the Technical Guide.
Rider Sign-In is located at the awards stage and is open from 7:00-7:45
Team Management must insure that their entire team arrives together for sign in and rider introductions.
ONCE YOUR EVENT HAS ENDED DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE ON RACE COURSE DURING THE
WOMEN’S EVENT
ARTICLE 13. EVENT START/FINISH LINE AREA
Access to the finish line will be strictly controlled. Only team personnel and staff with specific start/finish
accreditation will be permitted access.
Deviations:
All team vehicles (caravan and feed zone) must follow the directions of the event staff and pull off into the
appropriate area at the finish of the event. See directions and maps in this Guide.
Failure to conform to these procedures will result in penalties or fines.
ARTICLE 14. PENALTIES
The UCI penalty scale is the only one applicable.
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UCI REGULATIONS – WOMEN
ARTICLE 1. ORGANIZATION
The Philadelphia International Cycling Classic is organized by g4 Productions LLC in conjunction with the City
of Philadelphia. The offices of g4 are located at 17 Sutton Road Lebanon, NJ 08833. The Race Director Robin
Morton can be reached at 001-484-643-3534. Staff contacts are listed in the Technical Guide.
ARTICLE 2. TYPE OF EVENT
The PICC is classified as a CDM on the UCI WE calendar. The PICC is run under UCI regulations.
The event is entered on the UCI CDM calendar and is registered in the class as listed above.
In conformity with the UCI rules, points are awarded as follows:
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
WE Points CDM
120
100
85
70
60
50
40
35
30
25
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
ARTICLE 3. PARTICIPATION
As per Article 2.1.005 of the UCI regulations, the event is open to the following teams:
UCI registered and National Teams as invited by the organizer.
As per Article 2.2.003 of the UCI regulations and at the organizer’s invitation, teams will consist of
6 riders maximum and 4 riders minimum.
As per Article 2.2.009 the contribution made by the organizer to travel and subsistence expenses of teams or
riders on the international calendar shall be negotiated between the parties except as specified by the UCI in
the case of World Tour, Euro Tour HC, Class 1, NCup and Elite Women’s World Cup.
ARTICLE 4. RACE HEADQUARTERS
Beginning on June 5 the race headquarters will be located at the Crown Plaza Main Line.
The hotel is located 2 miles from the start in Manayunk.
4010 Presidential Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19131
1-800-230-4134
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RIDER CONFIRMATION/TEAM MANAGERS MEETINGS
Team representatives are requested to confirm their starters and collect their race numbers at the race
headquarters as listed below.
The team managers' meeting, organized in accordance with article 1.2.087 of the UCI regulations, in the
presence of the Members of the Commissaires’ Panel, is scheduled as listed below:
Sat June 6
Sat June 6
3:00-4:30 am
5:00-6:00 pm
Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza
Registration
Managers’ Meeting
ARTICLE 5. RADIO-TOUR
Race information will be broadcast using individual walkie/talkie type radios supplied to each caravan vehicle by
the race organizer.
These radios will be used for several functions with separate channels for each use:
• 1 // Officials Men & Women
• 2 // Radio Tour Men & Women
• 3 // Stage Crew//Volunteers
• 4 // Announcer’s Stages
• 5 //PICC Staff// Security
• 6 // Spotter
Frequency Range
(MHz): TBD
The radio tour channel is used exclusively to give information to teams, such as race updates and service calls.
Please refrain from using this channel for any other communication.
Radio Tour – Jeff Kralik
The radio tent will be located at Manayunk Ave and Lyceum St
ARTICLE 6. NEUTRAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SRAM NRS will provide neutral support.
The neutral support is taken care of by means of 3 cars and minimally one motorcycle.
ARTICLE 7. FINISHING TIME LIMITS
Any rider finishing in a time exceeding that of the winner by more than 8% shall not be placed. The
Commissaires’ Panel in agreement with the organizer may in exceptional circumstances, increase the time limit.
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ARTICLE 8. CLASSIFICATIONS
Queen of the Mountain Classification
Total Prizes $5,000- 1st place
The first three riders will be awarded points on every lap at the QOM locations on Lemon Hill and the S/F line
st
1 place
nd
2 place
rd
3 place
S/F Manayunk
Lemon Hill
8 points
5 points
3 points
5 points
3 points
1 point
In the event of a tie in the general sprint classification, the following criteria shall be applied in order until the
riders are separated:
1. Number of first places in the highest category climb (S/F Manayunk)
2. Number of first places in the next category climb (Lemon Hill)
3. Final individual classification
Sprint Classification
Total Prizes $2,500 – 1st place
The first three riders will be awarded points on every lap at the Sprint location on Midvale Ave and Kelly Drive
st
1 place
nd
2 place
rd
3 place
5 points
3 points
1 point
In the event of a tie in the general sprint classification, the following criteria shall be applied in order until the
riders are separated:
1. Number of first places in the sprint classification
2. Final individual classification
Team Classification
st
Total Prizes -$4,000 1 place
The team classification is obtained by adding the individual classification points scored by the 4 best placed
riders of the team in each race.
Fuji The Best Young Rider- U23* Miji Reoch Award
st
Total prizes $1,000- 1 place
Highest place in individual classification
•
born 1993 or after
Premes At the discretion of the announcers
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ARTICLE 9. PRIZES
2015% PICC%PRIZE%LIST%WOMEN!
%
!
%
%
%
%
%
PLACING INDIVIDUAL
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
QOM
%
%
1
5,000
120
2
3,000
100
3
2,000
85
4
1,750
70
5
1,500
60
6
1,250
50
7
1,000
40
8
750
35
9
725
30
10
600
25
11
550
20
12
500
18
13
475
16
14
450
14
15
425
12
16
400
17
375
18
350
19
275
20
250
10
8
6
4
2
21
225
22
200
23
175
24
150
25
125
$
%
UCI%WE%CDM
22,500
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SPRINT
%
%
$
%
TEAM
%
%
%
BEST%YOUNG
TOTAL%PRIZES
%
%
$5,000
$2,500
$4,000
$
1,000
5,000
$2,500
$4,000
$
1,000
$
35,000
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ARTICLE 10. ANTIDOPING
The UCI and/or USADA anti-doping regulations are entirely applicable to the event.
• The list of riders required to report will be posted near the judge’s stage and at the anti-doping facility.
• Riders selected will NOT be announced on the caravan radio prior to race finish.
• It is the responsibility of the rider and/or his team personnel to check the postings and insure that the
rider reports to Anti-Doping within the required time.
• The riders will be required to report to medical control within 30 minutes after the finish of the event or,
when applicable, 30 minutes after the awards and protocol ceremonies.
Additional information and location of RV can be found listed under Medical Control and on the locator maps in
this Guide.
ARTICLE 11. AWARDS CEREMONY
In accordance with article 1.2.112 of the UCI rules, the following riders must attend the official awards ceremony
and protocol as follows:
Race Winner
2nd Place
3rd Place
QOM
Sprint
Best Young Rider
World Cup Leader (jersey presentation)
Sufferest- separate award- not on podium
The riders will present themselves at the podium in a time limit of maximum 10 minutes after crossing the finish
line. Failure to participate in any of the ceremonies or follow the stated protocol may result in fines/penalties.
ARTICLE 12. STAGING AND SIGN-IN
• All cars must be staged 1 hour prior to the start of each event
• All service vehicles (not within the caravan) will not be able to park on the race course.
• Failure to comply will result in your vehicle being towed.
• Drivers and keys must remain with vehicles when parked.
• See specific parking and staging directions in the Technical Guide.
Rider Sign-In is located at the awards stage and is open from 11:30-12:15am
Team Management must insure that their entire team arrives together for sign in and rider introductions.
Only 2 vehicles per team will be permitted in this area.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE ON THE COURSE DURING THE MEN’S EVENT FROM 8:00-12:00.
ARTICLE 13. EVENT START/FINISH LINE AREA
Access to the finish line will be strictly controlled. Only team personnel and staff with specific start/finish
accreditation will be permitted access.
Deviations:
All team vehicles (caravan and feed zone) must follow the directions of the event staff and pull off into the
appropriate area at the finish of the event. See directions and maps in this Guide.
Failure to conform to these procedures will result in penalties or fines.
ARTICLE 14. PENALTIES
The UCI penalty scale is the only one applicable.
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COURSE MAP
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LAST 3 KM
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DIRECTIONS FROM HOTEL TO CARAVAN STAGING
Directions to staging area for caravan. Note the men will be racing, this avoids the course.
Riders should go down Conarroe St, left on Manayunk Ave to enter sign in until called to the line.
DO NOT enter the course from Pechin going the wrong way.
From hotel turn left onto Presidential Blvd
0.0 mi
Turn left onto U.S. 1 S
0.1 mi
Turn right onto Belmont Ave
0.7 mi
Continue onto Green Lane
2.3 mi
Turn right onto Pechin St
3.0 mi
Follow instructions from event personnel
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START/FINISH LOCATOR MAP
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COURSE DESCRIPTION-SPEED TABLE
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SPRINT SPOT
FEEDING
Feeding will be done in accordance with UCI regulations.
No roadside feeding is permitted outside of the designated area, which is located at Strawberry Mansion and
Reservoir Drive (see map) at the baseball fields and identified with signs at the beginning and end.
As a reference, roadside feeding will begin and end on the following lap numbers:
Women: Begin with 5 laps to go; end 1 lap to go
Men:
Begin with 8 laps to go; end 1 lap to go
The women’s teams must vacate the feed zone with 1 lap to go following at the rear of the caravan and pulling
into the parking lot in Mayaunk (see map in this Guide). Once vehicles are in the lot they will not be permitted
to exit (onto the race course) until all events
are over.
Do not park on the grass (refer to map). All trash or food must be put into the trash boxes supplied.
All unauthorized personnel will be asked to leave the Feed Zone to avoid crowded and dangerous conditions.
All team personnel must wear event credentials and identifiable team clothing.
No FZ vehicles can exceed 13’ due to bridges/tunnels on Kelly Drive.
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Team Car-Support Deviation - Following at the rear of the caravan with 1 lap to go
Feed Zone vehicles will exit the race course at the intersection of Main & Levering Streets.
Vehicles must stay in the LEFT lane of Main St heading towards Green Lane
Turn Right on Green Lane continue for approx. 1.4 mile
Turn Right Manayunk Ave. The Police will only let event vehicles enter to this street
Turn Right Into the public parking lot.
To exit Make a U turn exiting the lot and turn right onto Mayaunk Ave to Green Lane to exit the course.
Vehicles will be permitted to pass thru the barricades (only at this intersection) with vehicles placards &
credentials
CARAVAN PROCEDURES
Safety must come first in all situations:
•
All persons following a race, except for accredited journalists and guests of honor, have to be license
holders. Team cars shall carry a team manager who holds the appropriate license, who shall be responsible
for the vehicle. For vehicles of teams registered with the UCI, this team manager shall also be registered as
such with the UCI
•
Only vehicles adhering to UCI regulations (must be under 1.66m) may be used as team or support vehicles.
Caravan procedures will be reviewed at the mandatory Manager meeting before each event.
•
The police request that no vehicle travel as such a speed as to squeal tires in turns and corners.
Squealing of vehicle tires constitutes reckless driving. Driving at excessive speeds will also constitute
reckless driving. Reckless driving will not be tolerated, and public safety will remove reckless drivers from
the race.
•
All other caravan vehicle drivers (moto, event staff, etc.) must attend the pre-event drivers meeting. The
success of this event will depend on the safe and efficient operation of each person and vehicle in the race
caravan.
•
All vehicles must be properly prepared and staged at the start/finish line no later than 30 minutes prior to
race start. Drivers must remain with their vehicles.
•
The Commissaires are in charge of the race. Follow their instructions. Speeding and reckless driving will
result in citations and ejection from the race by the police. Remember this event is held on public roads.
•
Each team that is entitled to a vehicle will be allowed one only in the caravan and will provide technical
support for its riders.
•
All caravan vehicles will be supplied with a radio. You will be instructed as to which channel to use.
Violations of radio protocol may result in penalties as determined by the Commissaires. Managers are
reminded that their riders are to indicate requests for service or feeding so that the Commissaires may call
the team cars as is appropriate and according to the conditions of the race. Mechanical assistance will at
all times take priority.
•
Team vehicles wishing to proceed to the peloton are required to first request permission from the
Commissaires by drawing even with the Commissaires and stating their intentions. Team vehicles can then
proceed as instructed remembering to use the left hand lane.
•
Vehicles wishing to drop back shall pull to the far right hand side of the road and allow the caravan vehicles
to pass on their left until their position is reached.
•
The Commissaires will control the movement of caravan vehicles. All caravan vehicles must respect the
red flag that forbids the passage of vehicles.
•
In the event of a breakaway, no team support vehicles will be permitted between the breakaway and the
chase group unless there is at least 1 minute time difference or at the Commissaires discretion.
•
The left lane is reserved for passage of vehicles performing technical support.
All other caravan vehicles must remain in single file in the right lane. In any case all vehicles must yield the
right of way to vehicles moving up for technical support.
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•
VIP and press vans may be used to show off the course or to drop passengers at designated locations. All
vehicles on the course must adhere to proper procedures and are under the jurisdiction of the
Commissaires.
•
Team vehicles will be permitted to pick up and discharge VIP passengers only at the locations indicated in
this Technical Guide. Any infringements of this policy will result in a fine levied by the organizer.
•
The caravan pull off is prior to the start/finish on the last lap and will be required by all but the following: the
Commissaires, Race/Technical Director and the Director Sportif or Team Manager only if his rider is arriving
solo with a sufficient time gap. Race staff will be directing the caravan to the pull off area.
•
As the races uses public roads and each draw a large number of spectators, the police will request a
maximum speed not be exceeded during the races. This speed will be named at each manager’s meeting.
•
There will be NO PUBLIC URINATION by team car support members or the police will ticket them for
indecent exposure and/or remove them from the event.
•
With the races taking place on public roads, with large numbers of spectators, each course has specific
areas that will require more attention and caution be paid.
These locations are:
Lyceum Ave and S/F area
Pechin Street
Main Street
Lemon Hill Drive
Kelly Drive and Ridge Avenue (2 way race traffic)
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CARAVAN DIAGRAM
Subject to minor changes
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CARVAN STAGING & DEVIATION MAP
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MEDIA REGULATIONS
The following is a summary of the rules and regulations pertaining to the press and media caravans. The safety
and control of the race caravan is under the control of the Commissaires.
A complete set of regulations and penalties is published by the UCI and is available on their web page
(www.uci.ch.) under Road - Regulations.
To have any course access all media will need credentials. Credentials can be obtained from PICC PR and
Media Staff. A media office is located at the race HQ hotel (Crowne Plaza) and on site(see locator map).
Car and moto drivers are responsible for their vehicles and shall immediately comply with orders and
instructions given by the Organizers and Jury of Commissaires.
No press vehicle or moto whatsoever shall be permitted to accompany the riders during the last 500 meters to
the finishing line unless specific exception was made prior to the start of the race.
If press personnel permit riders to hold onto vehicles, they shall be removed from the caravan and suspended
for a period the duration of which is commensurate with the incident.
Within the press motorcade, press vehicles shall have priority over the vehicles of any VIPs that may be present
at the invitation of the organizer.
Photographing and filming from a moving press vehicle (car/van) is prohibited.
It is forbidden to interview riders as they race. Team Managers may be interviewed except during the last 10
km (provided the interview is from a moto or pre-wired).
A maximum of three moto/cameras and one moto/sound are permitted in the caravan.
Motos shall not remain near riders unless filming.
All photographers, press and drivers must be properly identified and credentialed by the Race
Organizer. For the International Championship/Liberty Classic access to the S/F area will not be
permitted without receiving specific credentials from the PICC staff.
Any of the above working at the finish line area must obey the instructions of the Race Director and
not impede in any way the finish of the race. Photo Pit at the s/f is listed on the map in this Guide.
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