Inclement Weather Calendar Changes!

Nothing like weather this time of year. We ask that everyone please take into consideration the weather forecasts for upcoming event dates. Because we are really still in the winter season, some events that normally run rain or shine, may actually have to be postoponed due to frozen precipitation or other more extreme weather. This is in the end for your safety. Please check the calendar, the forecasts, and the event websiotes (if provided by the promoters) for any changes.

Current changes:

Triangle velo (Orange County Speedway) event for February 6th is Cancelled.

USA CYCLING LEVEL C MOTO CLINIC

FEBRUARY 21, 2010
1015 TYRONE ROAD, SUITE 710, TYRONE, GA 30290

This is an introductory moto clinic for USA Cycling road events. Chuck Hodge, a National Comissaire with USA Cycling, will be the instructor of this clinic. Motorcycle clinic for all officials. You do not need a motorcycle license for this clinic but you need this certification to be an official riding as a passenger on a motorcycle. An excellent clinic to familiarize yourselves with the interaction of the ground officiating crew and those on the Motorcycle. Contact Stuart Lamp at slamp@usacycling.org for more details and registration. Participants will need to register with Stuart. Flyer Here!

Recent Upgrades

Junior Racers!  Welcome back to the exciting world of bicycle racing in the Carolinas!

Recommended Race list for Juniors ages 10-14 and 15-18

These races are recommended for the less experienced and younger racers.  Some race meets.... click for more!

Congratulations to the Rockhill Bicycle Club!

Nature Valley Pro Ride now in the Southeast Racing calendar.  The Rock Hill Spring Races are now your chance to earn a paid ticket to the Nature Valley Grand Prix in June.  Selection of top amateur men and women will occur from the Rock Hill Spring Race participants, with these selectees earning travel cash, clothing kits and automatic entry into the Nature Valley Grand Prix races.   Look at www.rockhillbicycleclub.com for race information and www.naturevalleyproride.com for more details on the Pro Ride selection and awards process.

Helping to understand Auto & Motorcycle Insurance

TO:      USA Cycling Organizers, Clubs, Local Associations and Officials
RE:      Auto and Motorcycle Insurance

Dear Organizers, Clubs, Local Associations and Officials:

There has been some discussion recently regarding insurance for cycling events and we want to address those concerns and questions. We strive to provide quality, wide-range insurance coverage for our members.  It is a challenge each year to find comprehensive yet affordable insurance.

Injuries and Accidents..It Does Happen.

During this and all cycling seasons, it is not a matter of if an accident will happen but when. It also does not matter how experienced you are or the level of event you are participating in. You should know however, that the promoters and officials are there to assist and support you in the event of an accident (no matter how miner). With that thought in mind we ask some things of you as a participant. First, make sure your Standard Athletes Waiver (both for competitive and non-competitive events) are clearly and completely filled out and signed. In the event of an accident, this is one of the most important forms for gathering necessary personal information. Second, is the preparing of the First Report of Occurrence form. This form is prepared by the event staff, a senior official, or a combination of both. Once completed both the original standard athlete waiver and the report of first occurrence forms are sent to USA Cycling with post event packet. That information is used to assist the payment of insurance claims made by the rider.

If you have any kind of accident, you are highly encouraged to go to the chief referee, chief judge or any offical and let them know. Even if you do not plan on going to the hospital to get checked out and are just planning on going home or elsewhere, please go see the chief referee. It is in everyone's best interest and a courtesy to do this. It is very difficult trying to play catch up after the event if no one knew about the accident.