Lew Saling Memorial Time Trial p/b Team Somerset (NJTT Cup #5)

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Founded in 1936 by Fred “Pop” Kugler, inaugural member of the USA Bicycling Hall of Fame. Today, Team Somerset (aka The Somerset Wheelmen) continues to play a central role in New Jersey’s vibrant cycling and racing scene. With members from throughout the region, we host weekly group rides for all abilities and host and support races throughout the state.

Members receive a generous host of benefits including a generous bonus system, deep discounts at Pops Bike Shop, The Rudy Project, and Pactimo. Members enjoy umbrella insurance, discounted professional coaching and fit services from Rick Danielsen at Velotechs as well as team support and mentoring from experienced riders, coaches and racers including national, regional, state and PanAm champions. All for just $40 per year.

LEW SALING MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL

(formerly SOMERSET CIRCUIT TT)

This race contributes points to the New Jersey Time Trial Cup, one of the premier time trial series in the region (and in the nation). For schedule and championship standings, see:

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REGISTRATION

• Preregistration is required, no registration day of event. Registration via BikeReg only.

• Maximum Two Race per Rider feel free to double up, we'll sort your start times so it works out.

• Race Age: For road racing (including time trials) USA Cycling uses your age on December 31st.

EMAILED START LIST: Watch your email for START TIME. Start list will be emailed the evening before the race.

RACE DAY

• FUNCTIONING REAR LIGHT required for all racers.

• For more info on race day and more, check out our RACE FAQ.

• NUMBER PICKUP: 7am to 8am

• RACE START TIME: First rider off 8am, then every 30 seconds thereafter.

• Results, awards and podium ceremony immediately following the race.

COURSE AND VENUE

• PARKING, RESTROOMS & NUMBER PICKUP: Holland Brook School. Just behind the Readington Middle School.

• ADDRESS: 52 Readington Rd, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889

• STARTING LINE: Located right outside the Holland Brook School parking lot, on Readington Road.

• COURSE MAP & CUE SHEET: See below or go to Ride With GPS

A challenging, 8.5 mile, rolling circuit course through the beautiful roads of Somerset County, New Jersey. Slightly abbreviated from its original, this course is a fan favorite, having received rave reviews since its inception in 2007.

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(map, elevation and cue sheet courtesy of RidewithGPS)

GENERAL CATEGORY & EQUIPMENT RULES

NOTE ON NON-UCI BIKES: This race is not sanctioned by the UCI, so NON-UCI bikes are perfectly acceptable.

NON TT (ROAD BIKE ONLY) CATEGORIES: This class is for road bikes only. Don't have a time trial bike? Don't want one? This class is for you. Allowed: Road bikes, time trial helmets, skinsuits, shoe covers, aero socks. Bicycles shall conform to USAC rules for Mass Start Bicycles. Not allowed: Time trial / triathlon bikes, aero bar extensions, full disc wheels, spoke covers, and other forms of solid construction “aero wheels” such as trispoke, Spinergy, etc.

TRACK BIKE / FIXED GEAR CATEGORIES: Per USAC rules, all track bikes / fixed gear bikes must have a working front brake.

JUNIORS: Per USAC 1I5. Young Junior/Youth Bicycles: All riders aged 14 and under are restricted to massed-start bicycles as defined in 1I1(h). (No aero bar extensions, etc). These bicycles must also have at least 16 spokes and no wheel covers may be used.

RECUMBENT RULES: All riders must be able to start, stop, enter, exit their vehicles without assistance. Required Equipment: Helmet, safety flag (at least 5ft in height), functional rear light, front and rear brakes, rearview mirror(s) demonstrating rear vision on both sides.

COURSE SAFETY AND TRAFFIC LAWS

We race on OPEN PUBLIC ROADS; it is up to you to keep right and abide by all traffic safety laws. KNOW THE COURSE! There will normally be clear signage and marshals on the course to indicate the correct route, but it is ENTIRELY your responsibility to know the course.

PRIZES

We'd like to thank POPS BIKE SHOP and SAUNDERS JEWLERY for providing prizes!

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We'd like to thank POPS BIKE SHOP for being our primary team sponsor and for being our primary supplier of race prizes. Marc Cianfrone and his son, Danny, offer offer bike sales and service in a friendly, inviting atmosphere. Give them a call at 908-836-7677 or stop by their store, conveniently located at 34 East Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876

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We are happy to call Saunders Jewelry our team sponsor for many years. Celebrating more than 50 years of serving the Flemington and Hunterdon County community and beyond, you can be sure that Ed and Nancy Saunders will take care of you. Give them a call at 908-782-1565 or stop by their store at 35 Reaville Ave, Flemington, NJ 08822

• Adult Categories will receive merchandise and/or gift cards.

• Juniors will receive medals.

• 3 prizes per category.

PHOTOS

Photos courtesy of Don Madson's Photography

USA CYCLING SAFE SPORT / MAAPP POLICIES

Your safety and well-being is of the utmost importance to USA Cycling.

To help create and foster a safe environment that is free from misconduct and abuse at all USA Cycling events, please review USA Cycling’s Safe Sport Program Policies, including reporting requirements and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP). All Participants at USA Cycling sanctioned events must abide by these policies.

PROHIBITED CONDUCT

All Participants at this event are expected to refrain from engaging in Prohibited Conduct as defined by the US Center for SafeSport Code. Prohibited Conduct includes but is not limited to the following: sexual misconduct, emotional misconduct, physical misconduct, bullying, harassment, hazing, and violations of the MAAPP.

MAAPP These policies have been adopted by USA Cycling to establish clear boundaries between participants in cycling and to reduce isolated one-on-one interactions between minors and adults in cycling and apply during all USA Cycling events, including before, during and returning from the event: One-on-One Interactions; Meeting & Training Sessions; Athletic Training Modalities; Locker Rooms; Transportation; Lodging; Electronic Communications.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Adult Participants are required to report violations of USA Cycling’s Safe Sport Program, including violations of the MAAPP. The mandatory reporting requirements apply to Adult Participants, but USA Cycling encourages anyone who becomes aware of or experiences misconduct or abuse to report those allegations via the links provided below. While USA Cycling is committed to providing a safe environment for all participants, the organization can’t address behaviors or problems it is unaware of, so your engagement in reporting is instrumental in ensuring safety for all. Report suspected or known incidents of sexual misconduct directly to the US Center for SafeSport: https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/

Report other forms of misconduct, including physical misconduct, emotional misconduct, and MAAPP violations, to USA Cycling: https://usacycling.org/safesport/report-other-misconduct