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2015 - Yale Cycling Team
Spring Membership
Meeting
Who We Are We are an organization of scholar athletes, comprised
of both undergraduate and graduate students from all areas of study, brought together by a passion for bikes, racing, exercise, and community.
Mission Statement: develop competitive and ethical racers, enthusiasm for riding, equality in racing, and foster a local biking community.
Men’s Captain: Michael Grome Women’s Captains: Lexi Abel & Molly Oakley
Spring Break TripGonna be rad: - Asheville NC - near famed blue ridge parkway, and is the site of
nats this year!- Cabin with space in beds (ECCC style) and air mattresses: 15
(up to 20?) - Dartmouth is staying down the road! yay, more friends! -departing directly from the NY/NJ race weekend (race weekend 2: 3/14-3/15) -returning directly to the Philly race
weekend (3/21-22, returning Sunday)- shared, breakfasts and dinners as a team. - bonding, bonding, bonding, bonding…..
Want in?You MUST:
1. be a member in good standing2. register ASAP! Send email to
[email protected] with forwarded Paypal receipt for $100 trip payment
Road Season
2014 ECCC Road Racing Season!
March - April season8 full race weekends 3-4 races per weekend
- Criterium (CR): 0.5 to 1 mile, fast, flattish, laps around with corners- Road Race : longer loop, climbing involved. 25-65 miles
Circuit (RR): shorter course (between CR and RR)- Individual Time Trial (ITT): individual races against the clock
Hill Climb: an uphill time trial- Team Time Trial (TTT): time trial with 3-4 teammates in paceline
Road season basics...The reason collegiate cycling is the best:1. Everyone has a category. From participating in a mentored
clinic at weekends to racing in the beginner field to racing in the elite field.
i. Nobody is too inexperiencedii. nobody is too slowiii. YOU CAN DO THIS!
2. everyone counts - ALL categories earn points towards team standings.
3. You get to travel off campus4. You’ll meet the most awesome and inspiring people ever,
from all over.5. You’ll get to hang out with said awesome and inspiring
people all spring
Race Weekend – Team Sponsorship
There are NO weekend dues! You already paid dues!
What the team covers:● All race entry fees
o If you no-show or cancel without appropriate notice/reasons, you are responsible for your race fees. There, we said it. We don’t want to have to ask, just be responsible and talk to the captains if you can’t make it to a weekend.
● mileage reimbursement to drivers of full* cars for all team travel
● Hotel rooms (4 racers per room or host housing if available)
● More peanut butter than you can stomach● Other misc snacks from Cafe Romeo
*full = 3 people minimum or otherwise necessary
Typical Race Weekend:
Criterium (CR)- Criterium (CR): 0.5 to 1 mile,
fast, flattish, laps around with corners
- Mass start
- Favors technical riders and sprinters
Road Race (RR)- Road Race (RR): longer loop, climbing involved,
25-65 miles
- Mass start
- Favors endurance riders, hill climbers, & strategists
- Circuit Race: shorter course (between CR and RR)
Time Trials (ITT & TTT)- Individual Time Trial (ITT): individual races
against the clock
- Hill Climb: an uphill individual time trial
- Team Time Trial (TTT): time trial with 3-4 teammates in paceline
- Individual/Team starts
- No drafting behind others (ITT) or other teams (TTT)
- Favors the strong willed (ITT & Hill Climb)
- Favors strategists and coordinated teams (TTT)
- Start at 20s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC2tjSapRcY
Time Trial Course
2015 Season Schedule
:
○ Leave from PWG friday afternoon/evening ■ carpooling with approved drivers
○ Stay at hotel or with host housing○ Dinner + breakfast together○ Travel back to Yale Sunday evening
* Attending part of a weekend is possible, as long as you can get yourself there and back. There are often other folks in the same boat.
Race Weekend – Travel Agenda
Race Day Agenda○ Get your kit, bike and race day items ready the night before○ Wake up early, eat breakfast, hydrate, get in the cars!○ Support your teammates by helping set up team tent,
unpacking trailer, pre-race pep talks, pinning numbers, etc.○ Warm up.○ RACE!!!○ Volunteer for 2-3 hour marshal shift before/after racing
(1+ shift per season)○ Do it all again the next day!○ Watch races! Cheer for your teammates! ○ Study in the tent or cars. Nap. Hang out with other ECCC’ers.○ Write a blog post or race report.
● Your bike, well tuned and ready to race.
● Extra tubes! An extra chain and tire.
● Your trainer ● You MUST warm up before races● We have team trainers, but there is no
guarentee one will be available for you
Race Weekend – What to Pack
College Street Cycles & Devil’s Gear Bike Shop
● Photo ID, Yale Student ID, Collegiate Cycling License
● Food: ● Fuel for races (peanut butter, GU,
Gatorade)● Recovery food (fruits, carbs)● Snacks, ● Something hardy (sandwiches?)
Race Weekend – What to Pack
● Kits! LAYERS AND OPTIONS for clothing on & off the bike.● Must have a Yale Jersey to race
Race Weekend – What to Pack
● Kits! LAYERS AND OPTIONS for clothing on & off the bike.● Must have a Yale Jersey to race ○ CHANGE OF CLOTHES○ More than you can imagine needing○ weather conditions often change mid-
weekend. ○ Don’t get caught cold and wet!
Race Weekend – What to Pack
● Kits! LAYERS AND OPTIONS for clothing on & off the bike.● Must have a Yale Jersey to race ○ CHANGE OF CLOTHES○ More than you can imagine needing○ weather conditions often change mid-
weekend. ○ Don’t get caught cold and wet!
● Shoes, helmet, sunglasses, Road-ID● Hi Viz Helmets & Shoe Covers (Team
Uniform)● Second kit - the smell..
Race Weekend – What to Pack
● Pajamas – most of your teammates won’t appreciate you sleeping naked.
● Toiletries● Hair ties if you have long hair● Contact lenses, glasses, contact
solution● Rx medications and any over the
counter items like tylenol, Tums, etc ● Cell phone and charger● Books for studying
Race Weekend – What to Pack
What Category Should I Be In?
Men’s Categories● Intro: A coached racing experience with skills workshops before the race.
If you’ve never done a road race or criterium before, everyone should start here (unless you have exceptional past cycling experience).
● D: USAC Cat 5 equivalent. An entry level race for those new to racing. ~20-25 miles for Road Races, 20-30 minute criteriums.
● C: USAC Cat 4-5 equivalent. For those with experience racing in a pack. ~35-50 mile RRs, 40mn criteriums.
● B: USAC Cat 3-4 equivalent. For experienced, strong racers. ~45-55 mile RRs, 50mn Criteriums.
● A: USAC 3+. More experienced, stronger racers. 50+ mile RRs, 60mn Criteriums.
Women’s categories● Intro: A coached racing experience with skills workshops before the race. If
you’ve never done a road race or criterium before, everyone should start here (unless you have exceptional past cycling experience).
● D: USAC Cat 4 equivalent. An entry level race for those new to racing. ~20-25 miles for Road Races, 20-30 minute criteriums.
● C: USAC Cat 4 equivalent. For those with experience racing in a pack. ~20-35 mile RRs, 20-40mn criteriums. ***Split from women’s D for premier weekends***
○ Caitlin Thompson will help advise prior women’s C racers on category this year
● Women’s A/B: combined field○ B: USAC Cat 4 ready to upgrade to 3. For experienced, strong racers. ○ A: USAC 3+. More experienced, stronger racers. 40-60 mile RRs, 50mn
Criteriums.
Track (May-Sept) Coordinator: Travis Rabbit
Mountain (Sept-Oct) Coordinators: Molly Oakley
& Josh Chang
Cyclocross (Oct-Jan) Coordinator:
Additional Travel Opportunities
For those who are interested in experiencing an insider view to a national caliber cycling competition, we will fund those who wish to attend collegiate road nationals in Asheville NC regardless of category, eligibility to race, etc. - contingent upon transportation availability.
We DO expect to have at least one racer, maybe three racers, competing.
You would bring a bike, come along on training rides leading up to the races, pre-ride on the race courses with your racing team members during open course time, spectate, cheer, celebrate, and make sure to be a good teammate.
You will NOT be expected to be a support person for racing members (this is for the fun and experience and seeing national races).
Additional Travel Opportunities
Atlantic Collegiate Cycling Conference (ACCC):
Weekend, pre-season race trip (Feb 21 – Feb 22)
There are no intro races, but still great for those of you who wish to get a practice race in before our season starts
If you have already attended a skills clinic, going here will allow you opt out of intro races for our season and go straight to D Category
USAC races will be available for non-collegiate racers
Race Season Conduct
DON’T SAY WE DIDN’T TELL YOU...
THE BIG WARNINGS!Mostly common sense warnings about respect for
other people and property. But, it’s good to be perfectly clear about expectations and consequences…
“Do the kind thing and do it first” - Sir William Osler
Travel and Race Season Conduct
All team members, as representatives of the team and University, are expected to follow local traffic laws and conduct him or herself with the utmost respect to pedestrians, drivers, law enforcement, and other riders.
In races, racers shall abide by race rules given at the start of each race, as well as behaving in a manner with which to represent the team well.
Racers shall not: - harm other racers - damage another's property - steal - curse- wear explicit or profane clothing or logos - harass other racers or race officials- use equipment without explicit permission -NO ALCOHOL on race weekends/team events
During all travel to and from races, team members are expected to conduct themselves courteously and in a manner which reflects well on the team at all times.
Poor behavior or misconduct while on team travel, or while wearing team apparel, will be addressed by remediation, suspension from all or part of a season, or dismissal from the team & Collegiate Cycling.
- Racers will ask prior and obtain explicit permission to move or use a teammate’s property- Borrowed property is the responsibility of the borrower to maintain in original condition.- All team members are expected to have personal property insurance available through Yale University.
Caution: Respect team and teammates’ property as if it were your own. Cycling is an expensive sport. When in doubt, do NOT touch other people’s things. Knocking over somebody’s bike, even by accident, could ruin a race weekend or season and cost A LOT of time and money to replace. Be careful of where you are, and what’s around you.
Reckless damage to team property or a team member’s property will result in suspension from racing until the time at which property of the team/teammate has been replaced or the Yale property insurance copay has been paid (100$ standard copay).
Uninsured property greater than the insurance copayment is not expected to be replaced at full cost. It is the responsibility of all members to insure equipment.
During suspension, a member is not permitted to race or travel with the team. Members not in good standing are not permitted to race in USAC Collegiate races, as per the USAC rulebook.
Protect Your Property, Respect Another’s
Important Property Policy Info
Personal property insurance through Yale University.- All racers are expected to carry insurance
adequate to cover their cycling gear.- http://www.haylor.com/college-students/- coverage up to 20k with 50$ and 100$
deductables
Sexual MisconductYale Cycling, as a participating team of the ECCC and USA Cycling, does not tolerate sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct is any misconduct (continued or isolated) deemed to have a sexual tone. Verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature, unwelcome sexual advances and requests for sexual favors are considered sexual misconduct.
Perpetrators and victims of sexual misconduct can be men or women. However, given that cycling is a sport dominated by men, women may be especially vulnerable. Yale Cycling prides itself on having a highly gender diverse team, and we wish to maintain a safe and active riding experience for people of all genders, providing men and women a safe and welcoming environment for developing as racers advancing their cycling goals.
Examples of sexual misconduct include:· Touching or grabbing of a sexual nature· Verbal or written sexually charged remarks· Making sexually suggestive gestures· Repeatedly making advances at a person when the person has indicated that they are not interested· Barring of individuals from team-held rides, events, or races due to gender or sexuality (except for women’s team events…
no men’s racers allowed!)
But, we are all of dating age. How do I flirt with that cute person on the team?- Keep your hands to yourself till you’ve asked permission.- Seek reciprocation. Reality check, is it just in your head?- Clearly ask questions to confirm if your advances are ok, ie “Would you like to go out on a
date sometime?” or “Would it be alright if I asked you out sometime?”
If somebody is having a bad day, instead of hugging them, ask, “Can I give you a hug?”. etc.
But, we are all in spandex and we need to pin numbers and get ready for our races!- Keep your hands to yourself till you have consent for touching- ask, “Do you need help with your skinsuit/pinning numbers?”- if instructing or demonstrating form related technique, ask “ is it ok if I touch you to
demonstrate this correct hip angle?” etc.- Never pin numbers or touch somebody else unless you are asked to.
Ask Before You Touch
Local, Team, and Community Rides Open to the
community: All are welcome to join
Come out and join local cyclists of all skill levels and riding distances
Team Ride Schedule (November-February)
Tuesday/Thursday Spin Sessions (Indoors on trainers/stationary bikes)Basement of Payne Whitney GymSessions run from 8PM to 9:30PM
Saturday Yale RideCorner of Orange St and Cold Spring StMeet at 9:10AMDivides into distance and speed groups
Sunday Sleeping Giant RideOnly those who have raced before are permittedAvg speed: 23-26mph
Local Ride Schedule (March-October)
ResourcesIf you have experienced sexual misconduct, below are resources you can use for support.
1. Cycling Team Captains: for immediate action, contact your captains or board members.Men’s Captain: Michael Grome: [email protected] 315.396.7211Women’s Captain: Lexi Abel: [email protected]’s Captain: Molly Oakley: [email protected] Coordinator: Travis Rabbit: [email protected] 610.755.7718Road Logistics: Jordan Bravin: [email protected]
For more egregious offences or if you wish to go above Yale Cycling leadership:2. please contact Ian Sullivan, ECCC Conference Assistance director at: [email protected] (802) 922-17473. USAC Collegiate Cycling Coordinator: Emily Palmer [email protected] 719.434.42024. USAC Safesport reporting proceedures: https://www.usacycling.org/reporting-abuse-and-misconduct.htm [email protected] 719-434-4222.5. The SHARE Center at Yale University: (203) 432-2000.
Social Event After this Meeting
Questions?What you need to do NOW:
Obtain USAC/Collegiate Licensehttp://www.usacycling.org/buy-a-license.htm
Fill out the spring season survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qdFpqyxsmrcwZnTP9uhJCyJo-BgJx-H9EbN8RiGX4Fs/viewform
TTT Clinic/Practice:Saturday Ride: Corner of Orange and Cold Spring @ 9:10AMSunday: TTT Clinic @ 9AM w/ Travis Rabbit
