RACE INFORMATION
Race Date: Saturday, 3/21/26
Technical Guide: Link
Race Registration: *New for 2026* Every participant must register in advance to be eligible to race. Register through CRCA Member Portal (more details under “Roster” below)
Marshal check-in: 5:35 AM
Number Pickup open / close: 5:35 AM / 6:35 AM
Start time: 6:45 AM
Fields Start order (Laps):
A - 6
B - 5
W - 4
MDev - 4
WDev - 3
Format: Scratch with Sprints! See notes below.
Finish: Cat’s Paw
Projected End Time/Podiums: 8:15 AM / 8:30 AM
Results: Link
Información de la carreraFecha: Sábado 21 de marzo 2026
Manual técnico: Aquí
Registro: ¡Nuevo para 2026! Todos los corredores deben registrarse con antelación para poder competir. Regístrate a través del Portal de Miembros de la CRCA (más en la sección de “Rosters” abajo).
Marshals: 5:35 AM
Entrega de números: 5:35 AM / 6:35 AM
Hora de inicio: 6:45 AM
Orden de salida por categorías (Vueltas):
A - 6
B - 5
W - 4
MDev - 4
WDev - 3
Formato: Scratch con sprints (Ver notas abajo)
La línea de meta: Cat’s Paw
Podios: 8:15 AM / 8:30 AM
Resultados: Aqui
Familiarize yourself with the Technical Guide in full, but please remember that the #1 rule of racing in Central Park is to never race in the rec lane. Do not even ride on the double white line. You will get DQ’d for the first offense, and if you break this rule twice, you will be suspended for the remainder of the season.
Importante: Lee el manual técnico completo y recuerda que la regla #1 de correr en Central Park es nunca invadir el carril recreativo. Ni siquiera pises la doble línea blanca. Serás descalificado (DQ) a la primera falta; si rompes esta regla dos veces, quedarás suspendido por el resto de la temporada.
NUMBERS/CHIPS & NUMBER PICKUP
There will be day-of number and chip pick up for riders who were unable to pick up numbers at the pre-season events. Number and chip pick up will close at 6:35am. Please make sure you give yourself extra time to check in and pick up your numbers, chips, etc.
Numbers are pinned on your right side and rear pockets. You must have both numbers pinned in order to race. Timing chips should be affixed on the fork of your bike. Please refer to the chip placement instructions for guidance on how to install your chip on your bike. There will be zipties and snips at the registration tent if you need to affix your timing chip.
Números, chips y entrega
Habrá entrega de números y chips el día de la carrera para quienes no pudieron recogerlos en los eventos de pretemporada. La mesa cerrará a las 6:35 AM. Por favor, llega con tiempo de sobra para hacer tu check-in.
Los números se ponen con seguros en el costado derecho y en los bolsillos traseros. Debes llevar ambos números para poder competir. El chip de cronometraje debe ir en la horquilla de tu bici. Revisa las instrucciones de colocación para guiarte. Tendremos cinchos y pinzas de corte en la carpa de registro por si necesitas instalarlo ahí mismo.
SPRINT JERSEY COMPETITION
Every scratch race will include intermediate sprints for an overall Series Sprint Leader's Jersey, sponsored byPissei. All riders racing in the Men’s A, B or Women’s Open field are eligible for the competition. Rules below:
Sprints are contested at the designated finish line of the race.
Intermediate Sprint points are awarded to the first 4 finishers in descending order: 4-3-2-1
Races with 4 laps shall have sprints at the conclusion of the 1st and 3rd laps.
Races with 5 or more laps shall have sprints at the conclusion of the 2nd and 4th laps.
Sprint Series leaders can collect their jersey at the podium ceremony after the race (so they can be a marked rider at the next race)!
Competencia por el jersey de sprints
Cada carrera de scratch incluirá sprints intermedios para ganar el Jersey de Líder de Sprints de la serie, patrocinado por Pissei. Todos los corredores de las categorías Men’s A, B y Women’s Open participan.
Los sprints son en la línea de meta designada.
Puntos: 4-3-2-1 a los primeros cuatro en cruzar.
Carreras de 4 vueltas: Sprints al terminar la vuelta 1 y 3.
Carreras de 5+ vueltas: Sprints al terminar la vuelta 2 y 4.
¡Los líderes pueden recoger su jersey en el podio para que todos los identifiquen en la siguiente carrera!
MARSHALS
Marshal must be at their locations 30 minutes before the start of the race, i.e. by 6:25 AM. NYC Parks strictly enforces our marshal requirements. They begin their marshal checks half an hour before start time and we cannot start the race until they give us the all clear. Marshals who arrive late put us at risk of losing our park permits and delay the start for racers. Teams with assigned marshals that do not show will have to forfeit another team member to serve as a marshal if there’s a marshal deficit.
Check the member portal for your marshal assignment days and check your inbox and spam if you are assigned and have not yet received your marshal assignment email sent from marshal@crca.net. If you still can't find it, please reach out to marshal@crca.net for assistance.
Please refer to the Marshaling Instructions and Marshaling Policy for additional information.
MARSAL
Los Marshals deben estar en sus puestos 30 minutos antes del inicio (a las 6:25 AM). NYC Parks es muy estricto con esto: ellos empiezan a revisar puestos media hora antes y no nos dejan arrancar hasta que todo esté en orden. Si llegas tarde, pones en riesgo los permisos del parque y retrasas la salida de todos.
Si el marshal asignado a un equipo no llega, el equipo tendrá que poner a otro de sus corredores como voluntario para cubrir el hueco. Revisa el portal de miembros para ver tus días asignados y checa tu spam si no has recibido el correo de marshal@crca.net.
PODIUMS & LEADERS JERSEYS
Podium ceremonies will be held at the Boathouse 15 minutes after the conclusion of the race. Please report to the Boathouse after your race if you placed within the top 3 of your field. After this race, the current Series Leaders must wear their Leader’s Jersey in the race. You may lose series points if you race without the sponsored jersey. If you’re in contention for a leader’s jersey, stay immediately after podiums to claim your jersey from the podium announcer.
Podios
La ceremonia será en el Boathouse 15 minutos después de que termine la carrera. Si quedaste en el Top 3, preséntate allá de inmediato. Los líderes actuales de la serie están obligados a usar su Jersey de Líder durante la carrera. Podrías perder puntos de la serie si corres sin él. Si ganaste uno, quédate después de la premiación para recogerlo con el locutor.
CLOTHING POLICY
Due to early season weather conditions we are relaxing the clothing policy for visible CRCA logos. However, whenever possible, please make sure you are wearing the proper club or sub-team kit if you are on a sub-team. If you are wearing an unaffiliated jersey (i.e., not a professional, national/world champion, or another sub-team jersey), please make sure you wear CRCA patches compliant with our club policy.
*New for 2026* Members on teams that are not CRCA sub-teams may wear their team’s kit. However, please make sure you wear CRCA patches compliant with our club policy when required. Reach out to teams@crca.net if you are interested in becoming a CRCA subteam and gaining eligibility for CRCA Team competitions.
Vestimenta
Debido al clima de inicio de temporada, seremos flexibles con los logos de la CRCA. Sin embargo, intenta usar el kit oficial de tu equipo o club. Si usas un jersey neutro (que no sea de equipo profesional o de campeón nacional/mundial), asegúrate de llevar los parches de la CRCA según el reglamento.
Nuevo para 2026: Miembros de equipos que no son sub-equipos oficiales de CRCA pueden usar su propio kit, siempre y cuando lleven los parches reglamentarios de CRCA.
RIDER CONDUCT
In the past, after Club Series races, riders have been reported by NYC Parks for riding backward on the Central Park loop and/or riding on walking paths. This conduct threatens the existence of our races and will be subject to an immediate DQ and possible suspension. We ask riders to please be aware of the traffic laws in Central Park, especially for cyclists, some of which are highlighted here, under Central Park Protocol for Cycling and Training.
Please note, when returning to the Boathouse after completion of your race and entering the Park, we ask you to enter the Park’s East and West Drives with caution and yield to races going on as they have the right of way.
At no point are you permitted to ride your bike in the Recreation lane, before, during or after the race. If you are caught doing so officials, you will receive an immediate suspension. Please treat this rule with respect as it is pivotal to our continued use of Central Park.
Conducta de los ciclistas
En el pasado, NYC Parks ha reportado ciclistas rodando en sentido contrario al circuito o sobre los andadores peatonales después de las carreras. Esto pone en peligro nuestras carreras. Quien sea sorprendido será descalificado de inmediato y podría ser suspendido.
Respeta las leyes de tránsito de Central Park.
Al regresar al Boathouse, entra con precaución y cede el paso a las carreras que sigan compitiendo.
Prohibido usar el carril recreativo antes, durante o después de la carrera. Si un oficial te ve, la suspensión es inmediata.
ROSTERS
In order to race you must fulfill the following requirements:
You have attended a skills session or are Category 3 or above
You and your team have no active suspensions
You have signed your race waiver
If you are not registered for the race, you are not permitted to join the race. You will be penalized if you are caught joining a race that you are not registered for. Be sure to check that you’re registered in the races tab of the Member Portal.
Be sure to check your team affiliation prior to race start to ensure your team earns points if you have a strong result. If you have joined a team after registering and need to refresh your team affiliation in the race roster, expand the “Who’s racing” section and click the refresh icon.
Rosters
Para poder correr necesitas:
Haber asistido a una “skills session” o ser Categoría 3 o superior.
No tener suspensiones activas (tú o tu equipo).
Haber firmado la responsiva (waiver).
Si no estás registrado, no puedes meterte a la carrera. Habrá penalizaciones para quien compita sin registro. Revisa tu afiliación de equipo en el portal antes de salir para que tus puntos cuenten correctamente.
RESULTS
Prior to every race, we will update this link to allow your friends and family to watch the results update in real time. You’ll also be able to use that link to check your results after the race. Racers without a timing chip will not show up in the real-time results, but will be taken into account in the final results sheet. Exception: timing chips are required for scoring in points format races.
Official results will be uploaded to the Member Dashboard after the race, along with Boyd and Team Competition standings.
If you have any questions about your placement in a Club Race, please please email the VP of Club Racing. The protest period closes 48 hours after the end of the race.
Race photos will be posted on the CRCA Facebook page.
Resultados
Actualizaremos este enlace en tiempo real para que tus amigos y familia sigan la carrera. Si no tienes chip, no aparecerás en el tiempo real, pero se te incluirá en los resultados finales (a menos que sea una carrera por puntos, donde el chip es obligatorio).
Los resultados oficiales y las tablas de posiciones (Boyd y Competencia por Equipos) se subirán al Portal de Miembros después de la carrera. Tienes 48 horas para cualquier protesta enviando un correo al VP de Club Racing.
Las fotos de la carrera se subirán a las páginas de Instagram y Facebook de la CRCA.
