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$25 Adults JULY 29, 2021 $15 Juniors ED RUDOLPH Masters 40+ race additional $5 $25 2021 season number NORTHBROOK, IL $2 Spectators

ALL JUNIORS* 6 LAP SCRATCH Please review the MEN CAT 5 10 LAP SCRATCH International-style Omnium MEN CAT 4 10 LAP SCRATCH description on the back of this flyer to familiarize yourself with the WOMEN CAT 4/5 10 LAP SCRATCH scoring and race procedures WOMEN P/1/2/3 12 LAP SCRATCH MEN CAT 3 12 LAP SCRATCH MEN P/1/2 14 LAP SCRATCH ALL JUNIORS* 6 LAP INT TEMPO (POINT-A-LAP) MEN CAT 5 8 LAP INT TEMPO (POINT-A-LAP) MEN CAT 4 8 LAP INT TEMPO (POINT-A-LAP) WOMEN CAT 4/5 8 LAP INT TEMPO (POINT-A-LAP) Cancellations posted at WOMEN P/1/2/3 10 LAP INT TEMPO (POINT-A-LAP) twitter.com/edrudolphvelo MEN CAT 3 10 LAP INT TEMPO (POINT-A-LAP) MEN P/1/2 12 LAP INT TEMPO (POINT-A-LAP) Consider opting in to our ALL JUNIORS* ELIMINATION cancellation text message MEN CAT 5 ELIMINATION system

MEN CAT 4 ELIMINATION Payout awarded at end of WOMEN CAT 4/5 ELIMINATION season WOMEN P/1/2/3 ELIMINATION MEN CAT 3 ELIMINATION **Categories may be combined and/or races shortened at MEN P/1/2 ELIMINATION discretion of race director** ALL JUNIORS* 12 LAP POINTS (EVERY 3) MEN CAT 4 20 LAP POINTS (EVERY 5) All startlists and results MEN CAT 5 15 LAP POINTS (EVERY 5) posted to erv.veloreg.com MASTERS 40+ 10 LAP SCRATCH Held under USAC permit WOMEN CAT 4/5 20 LAP POINTS (EVERY 5) 2021-4059 WOMEN P/1/2/3 25 LAP POINTS (EVERY 5) MEN CAT 3 25 LAP POINTS (EVERY 5) MEN P/1/2 30 LAP POINTS (EVERY 5) 2021 Sponsor Feature: Yojimbo’s Garage ~ yojimbosgarage.com

TONIGHT’S RACES:

The INTERNATIONAL-STYLE OMNIUM is a mass start event that is composed of 4 races, the , point a lap (the UCI refers to this as a tempo), elimination, and . Riders are awarded points based on placing in the first 3 events which Yojimbo’s Garage is a single-location, brick and are added together to form a subtotal. The final event, the mortar bicycle shop on Chicago’s near North side, points race, is scored as a normal points race with points earned added to the racers points subtotal from the first 3 events. The established in 1997 by Marcus Moore. finishing order for the omnium is based on the accumulated points total, the racer with the most points wins the omnium. So... You might be thinking "what is this yojimbosgarage.com?" The name Yojimbo is a Points are awarded for the first 3 events as follows: 40 for combination of Japanese words and is inspired by first, 38 for second, 36 for third, etc. If the field is larger the Kurosawa film Yojimbo about a wandering than 20 racers, racers finishing below the last 2 points Samurai dispatching justice in a small Japanese awarded will receive 1 point. Racers who DNF will receive town. The word also has connotations of concierge no points but are able to start the remaining events. UCI or someone who serves. Garage is a reference to the rules indicate that a racer who DNS an event will not be mechanical aspect of bikes. Marcus has a deep allowed to complete the omnium, however if that is the wealth of expertise and his passion for all things case at ERV the racer will have at least 40 points subtracted cycling is clear. He was a bike messenger and for from their subtotal but will be allowed to start the years had an interest in opening a shop. Not subsequent events. surprisingly most of his initial customers were bike messengers. Eventually he helped to co-found the EVENT 1: The SCRATCH RACE is the simplest of all the xXx Racing team in Chicago and was heavily involved endurance events; a bunch race over a set distance and the in the initial years. The mix of customers expanded first across the line wins. to include bike racers. EVENT 2: The INTERNATIONAL TEMPO (this is essentially a What else? Yojimbo's Garage is a full service shop POINT A LAP race) is a race over a predetermined distance, specializing in high performance bicycles-bikes for which starts with 3 no points laps, after that the first rider road and velodrome racing, fast bikes for the city, across the line on every lap is awarded one (1) point. Riders road fixed gear and conversions. The shop is known are awarded 20 points for lapping the field, and lose 20 points throughout the racing, messenger and advocacy for going down a lap. The final placing of the racers is communities as being a staunch supporter of our determined by their accumulated points. For racers with no local culture, including the Ed Rudolph Velodrome. accumulated points, placing will follow racers with points and is determined by finishing order. Marcus also has over 25 years professional wheel EVENT 3: The is a race where every lap, building experience, a range of rims and hubs the last rider across the finish line is called ‘out’ and must available as well as most DT Swiss, Sapim, retire from the race (as determined by rear wheel). This Wheelsmith and other spokes and has a Phil Wood continues until there are 2 riders left who for 1st place. spoke machine that gets regular use. Supplying for other wheelbuilders is a focus. EVENT 4: The POINTS RACE is a bunch event over a set distance with points available at ‘intermediate sprints’ for the Fridays 2-7, Saturdays and Sundays 12-4, Mondays first four riders across the line (5/3/2/1), the last sprint of the 2-7pm and by appointment race is worth double points. 20 points are given for lapping the field, 20 points are lost for going down a lap. In the 1310 N. Clybourn Ave. -- Chicago, IL International Omnium, this event is not resulted out as a 312-587-0878 traditional points race, rather the accumulated points are added to the racers subtotal from the prior 3 events to give a yojimbosgarage.com final International Omnium standing.

Each night of racing is brought to us by sponsors who fiscally support racing and ensure the continuity and continued excellence of our programming. Any additional funds are invested in our Velodrome Re-Pavement Fund. If you are interested in supporting the Northbrook Cycle Committee, send us an email at [email protected]! 2021 Sponsor Feature: Yojimbo’s Garage ~ yojimbosgarage.com

Each night of racing is brought to us by sponsors who fiscally support racing and ensure the continuity and continued excellence of our programming. Any additional funds are invested in our Velodrome Re-Pavement Fund. If you are interested in supporting the Northbrook Cycle Committee, send us an email at [email protected]!