A grade will be 30 minutes plus 1 lap
B grade will be as close to 30 minutes plus 1 lap as possible. By this I mean that B grade will receive the Bell before being lapped!
if it
rains it will be cancelled
Enter for the RAW-Hooker and receive a free entry into the standard criterium starting at 6:30pm .....
Bring two Bikes!
EQUIPMENTAll athletes must pass (a very quick) technical inspection with their race equipment. This technical inspection is mandatory and all equipment must be presented in race ready condition. Athletes that fail the technical inspection must solve the issue before their race in order to compete.
•Track bike required
•Drop handlebar required
•Lock-ring required
•Traditionally spoked wheels required (no TT wheels)
•Clipless pedals required
•Clincher, Tubular, or Tubeless tires are permitted
•Brakes prohibited
•Lights and reflectors prohibited
•Fixed-gear conversions prohibited
•Pedal/toe straps prohibited
Recommendations and bike setup notes•A reasonable gear ratio should be used. 49×15 is a good starting point. Excessively large gear ratios are not recommended
•The RAW HOOKER Crit can feature imperfect and dirty circuit surfaces. 25mm or wider tires with sealant for flat protection are recommended
•Tubular tires must be properly glued. Tubular tape is not recommended
•All components must be in safe mechanical condition. Do not attempt to race with worn out and dangerous parts
•The drivetrain (chain, chainring, lockring, cog, pedals, shoes, and cleats) must be in top condition
•The rear wheel must sit entirely in the rear dropout. If it does not you must shorten your chain
•Make sure your rear wheel is tight. Most mechanical DNF’s in this style of crit are due to the rear wheel shifting at the start
•Handlebars must be taped and plugged
This event is brought to you by RAW track and Brad Hooker (Marconi CC)