SHIMANO APEX
The SHIMANO APEX Hari ng Ahon Criterium at the Shimano Cycling Festival is a competitive race featuring a 16-21 km lap around Baguio Loakan Airport, Baguio City. This race tests participants' speed and endurance in a picturesque setting.
CRITERIUM
Total Distance per Lap
Max Slope
Age Category - Total Laps
Elevation Gain/Loss
Average Slope
Open Category - Total Lap
TECHNICAL GUIDE
RACE NAME: SHIMANO CYCLING FESTIVAL - SHIMANO APEX Hari ng Ahon
RACE LOCATION: BAGUIO LOAKAN AIRPORT, BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINES 2600
RACE DATE: JULY 13, 2024 (SATURDAY)
Registration Open |
May 1, 2024 |
Registration Deadline |
June 30, 2024 |
Online Registration |
Category |
EARLY BIRD |
Regular Registration |
Late Registration |
Road Bike 25 Below |
Php 800 |
Php 1,000 |
Php 1,200 |
Road Bike 26 to 34 |
Php 800 |
Php 1,000 |
Php 1,200 |
Road Bike 35 and Above |
Php 800 |
Php 1,000 |
Php 1,200 |
Road Bike Open – Female |
Php 800 |
Php 1,000 |
Php 1,200 |
Road Bike Open – Male |
Php 800 |
Php 1,000 |
Php 1,200 |
RACE FORMAT
Definition: The Criterium is a road race run on a circuit closed to traffic and that is run according to one of the following methods:
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Classification at the finish of the last lap;
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Classification on the basis of the number of laps
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Classification on the basis of bonuses from intermediate sprints (if any) and the statements above.
RACE COURSE:
SHIMANO CYCLING FESTIVAL - SHIMANO APEX Hari ng Ahon CRITERIUM will take place in Lake Drive Burnham Park and Kisad Road with a course of at least 3 km for one (1) Lap.
RACE METHOD
1. The Organizers and Race Officials will determine the number of Laps per Category.
Category |
Number of Laps |
Male Open |
10 laps |
Age Group and Female Open |
7 laps |
2. The Winners will be determined by the; Number of Laps Completed and the First to Arrive at the last and final lap. Tie breakers will be conducted using any and all of the determining methods stated (Number of Laps Completed) and if there is still a tie then the Final and Actual Order of Finish on the Final Lap will break the tie.
3. All Overlapped Riders shall be out of the Race. An Overlapped Rider are those overtaken by the Leader/s of the Race for a particular Category. Officials will take note of their numbers and/or remove the Race Numbers from those Riders. Riders Out of the Race will not be allowed to cross the finish line and will be instructed to get off the racing line and/or use the deviation lane/s determined by the Officials.
4. Riders experiencing Mechanical or any other incident Do NOT have a free or relief lap. They must attend to their problem as best they could without assistance and ride on. Once and if Overlapped they will be taken Out of the Race.
5. Riders experiencing Medical problems or any other related incident will be assessed by the Race Officials and be instructed accordingly.
CONDUCT OF RIDERS
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General principles of Sportsmanship are expected from all Riders.
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Dangerous and reckless riding, foul language, sexist, discriminatory and violent behavior is not favorable.
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Riders involved in Intermediate and Final Sprints shall stick to their own lane and will be closely monitored for the proper Conduct of the Sprint.
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Be respectful and mindful of other people and the environment
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Riders may not, without due care, jettison food, bonk-bags, feeding bottles, clothes, etc. in any place whatsoever.
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Riders may not jettison anything on the roadway itself but shall draw to the side of the road and safely deposit the object there.
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If waste zones are established by the organizer, the rider must safely and exclusively deposit their waste on the sides of the road in this area.
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It is forbidden to carry and/or use glass objects.
SETTLEMENTS
- Any and all complaints, queries, protests and grievances are to be directed to the immediate Race Officials on the day of the event and are best to be settled before egress.
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Other matters before or after the event shall be extended in writing and addressed to the Organizers.
DAY 1 – July 12, 2024 |
TIME |
Participants Registration/Claiming |
8:00 AM to 11:00AM |
License Check |
8:00 AM to 11:00AM |
Official Practice (All race categories) |
None, only neutral lap will be provided |
Team Managers/riders Meeting/Briefing |
TBA |
DAY 2 – July 13, 2022 |
TIME |
MECHANICS |
Check-in |
5:00AM |
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Race Briefing |
5:30AM |
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Road Bike Junior (17-18 years) |
6:00AM to 6:30AM |
7 laps |
Road Bike 19-25yrs old |
6:35AM to 7:05AM |
7 laps |
Road Bike 26 to 34 |
7:10AM to 7:40AM |
7 laps |
Road Bike 35 and Above |
7:45AM to 8:15AM |
7 laps |
Road Bike Open Female |
8:20AM to 9:20AM |
7 laps |
Road Bike Open Male |
9:25AM to 10:30AM |
10 laps |
Awarding |
11:00AM |
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SHIMANO APEX CATEGORY |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
OPEN CATEGORY |
Special Prize from Sponsors and Medal
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Special Prize from Sponsors and Medal
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Special Prize from Sponsors and Medal
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AGE CATEGORY |
₱3,000.00 Cash Prize + Special Prize from sponsors and Medal
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₱2,000.00 Cash Prize + Special Prize from sponsors and Medal |
₱1,000.00 Cash Prize + Special Prize from sponsors and Medal |
Race Requirements:
- Tire Size: 1.9 to 2.5