Race Format:
This series will take place on the first 3 Tuesday evenings of May, (May 7, 14, and 21). Online registration will open April 1st. The Twilight Time Trial Coburg course is 15.1 miles of flat roads with a gentle right curve and two right hand corners. The road surface is generally predictable with a few potholes near the fogline in the first three miles.
A map of the course can be found HERE. A Ride With GPS file can be found HERE.
Racers will start at 30 second intervals beginning at 6:30pm. Non-motorized bicycles with two brakes (or fixed gear bicycles with one brake) are allowed (see Section 15.5.1). Race numbers will be worn on your right side. 2024 OBRA membres may wear their OBRA race number (preferred) or a race number will be provided. Number pickup will be available from 5:30-6:25pm. Please check in even if you are using your OBRA race number to confirm your number is correct on the start list. Results will be posted when available at https://obra.org/results.
Entry fee:
$20/night, or $55 for the 3-race series ($10 for juniors, $25 for junior series). An OBRA license (either a 2024 annual or a one-event license, purchased with your entry for $5) is required. You can buy an annual license at any time at obra.org.
If entry fees are a barrier for participation please use the contact form to inquire about scholarships.
Registration:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Online registration is available until noon on each day of the series on our online store. Race waiver for the series must be completed by the racer (or guardian if the racer is a minor) and can be completed online during registration.
Categories:
Open Category 1/2
Open Category 3
Open Category 4/5 (beginners)
Open Masters Ages 50-59
Open Masters Ages 60-69
Open Masters Ages 70+
Junior Open
Women Category 1/2/3
Women Category 4/5 (beginner)
Women Masters Ages 50-59
Women Masters Ages 60-69
Women Masters
Junior Women
Para-Cycling
Tandem
Recumbent
Eddy Men*
Eddy Women*
*Eddy category specific rules: Riders in the class will compete without: aero bars or extensions, disc wheel, fairings, aero helmets (any helmet specifically built as an aero helmet and any helmet that has been modified to approximate a helmet specifically built as a TT helmet is not allowed), skinsuits, or wheels with rims greater then 40mm in depth. Bicycles which may have aerodynamic shapes but are designated to be sold as road bicycles (and are not user modified time trial bicycles) ARE allowed.
Important Race Info:
The Coburg Community Charter School is graciously allowing us to use their parking, but further use of their grounds is not permitted. If you bring a trainer for warmup, set it up by your car, not on the grass or under the awnings. Portapotties will be provided near the start line.
DO NOT stop or stand EVEN MOMENTARILY in the emergency vehicle exit lanes at the Coburg Fire Station near the start/finish. Obstructing the exit lanes of emergency vehicles or personnel before, during or after the race may result in disqualification.
Helmets are required anytime you are on the bike: before, during and after the race.
No drafting is allowed. Overtaking riders should call out loudly and pass on the left (while staying right of the centerline). Riders being passed should stay to the right as possible and must not block passing riders.
The CENTERLINE rule will be enforced. Your entire bike must stay to the right of every part of the orange centerline. Any centerline violations may result in disqualification.
Always be aware of what is in front of you. DO NOT RIDE WITH YOUR EYES DOWN.
The roads on the course are open to traffic. Racers are expected to stay to the right as possible to minimize impact on local traffic.
You can review OBRA racing rules HERE
Please extend good will to the residents and business owners of Coburg with your courteous manners and purchases at local businesses.
Awards:
Points awarded to the top 10 finishers of each category each week, points combined for the final total. Awards ceremony after the final race of the series to announce top finishers. Medals will be presented to the top three of each category in the series points standings.
