2021 TECHNICAL GUIDE technical guide june 16-27, 2021 web: www.tourofamericasdairyland.com facebook: /tourofamericasdairyland twitter: @toadcyclingrace insta: @tourofamericasdairyland #toad2021 Tour of America’s Dairyland presented by Kwikrev Trip 6.07.21 | 1 CONTENTS I. about uS Event Staff & Officials.................................................................................................................................................................................3 Host City Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................................................4 Category Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................................................5 II. SERIES COMPETITIONS Omnium scoring ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5 Lowlands Lion PRime sprint competition ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Entry Fees ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................7 Jones Family Junior Series, in memory of Judith McNamara ...............................................................................................................................................................7 ks energy Masters Series ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 associated bank Handcycling Classic Series ................................................................................................................................. 11 Amateur Series ..............................................................................................................................................................................................12 kwik trip Pro/1/2 Men and pro/1/2 Women Series �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 III. POLICIES & PROCEDURES Registration ....................................................................................................................................................................................................17 Daily health screening ..............................................................................................................................................................................18 Face mask policy ...........................................................................................................................................................................................18 Race Rules & Regulations ........................................................................................................................................................................19 Podium Ceremony Protocol....................................................................................................................................................................21 Daily Results ...................................................................................................................................................................................................21 prize protocol ...............................................................................................................................................................................................21 IV. DAILY DETAILS Schedules & Maps .......................................................................................................................................................................................22 V. APPENDIX A What’s new for 2021 ...................................................................................................................................................................................33 2021 TECHNICAL GUIDE ABOUT US TOUR OF AMERICA’S DAIRYLAND The Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD) presented by Kwik Trip is a multiday criterium series held in Wisconsin each June since 2009. ToAD is the largest competitive road cycling series in the United States, hosting approximately 500 daily racers from over 40 U.S. states and a dozen countries. In addition to offering daily prizes and primes, the series scores points omniums in most categories. ToAD celebrates riders of all skill levels by offering competitive races for junior, masters, amateur, handcycling, and professional men and women cyclists. ToAD is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for its participants’ physical, emotional, and social development and to ensuring it promotes an environment free from harassment and discrimination. Individuals who engage in misconduct or abuse will be asked to leave the event. Many of the ToAD staff members are trained in USA Cycling’s SafeSport Program, which is designed to address issues of misconduct when they arise. To report a concern regarding harassment or discrimination, please contact any of the following: Marcie Weiss, Technical Director (SafeSport certified): [email protected] Bill Koch, Executive Director & Partner, Midwest Cycling Series, LLC: [email protected] SafeSport Email: [email protected] or Kelsey Erickson, SafeSport Director: [email protected] EVENT STAFF & OFFICIALS Event Management Photofinish/Results Midwest Cycling Series, LLC One2Go Event Services Bill Koch, Executive Director & Partner Jon Gallagher, Owner Andrew Frey, Assistant Executive Director & Partner USA Cycling Officials Tom Schuler, Race Director & Partner Trish Black, Chris Black, Chief Referees John Haupt, Handcycle Director Heidi Mingesz, Chief Judge Larry Martin, Junior Development Race Director Announcers Communications Frankie Andreu Alissa Weber, Marketing Director Todd Busteed Arek Miaskowski, Web Designer Brad Sohner Technical Management Stage Management/Awards Marcie Weiss, Technical Director Beth Rice, Stage Manager Accounting/Payout Stage/Sound Angie Jensen Tenspeeds Productions Community Consultant J Baumeister, Owner Lai King Moy Logistics Medical Andrew Frey, Supervisor Ascension Sports Medicine Wisconsin Host Housing Mark Alberg, Director Sarah Drilias Neutral Support Volunteers Volvo Cycling Support Sam Tobias, Coordinator José Alcala, Technical Director Risk Mitigation Coordinator Photographers Provided by Ascension Sports Medicine Wisconsin Karl Hendriske Abbie Miller, Stories Framed Photography Tour of America’s Dairyland presented by Kwik Trip | 3 HOST CITY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY 1 Junior Prologue at the Milwaukee Mile West Allis, WI June 16 THURSDAY Janesville Town Square Gran Prix Day 1 2 Janesville, WI June 17 presented by Blain’s Farm and Fleet FRIDAY Janesville Town Square Gran Prix Day 2 3 Janesville, WI June 18 presented by Blain’s Farm and Fleet SATURDAY Giro d’ Grafton 4 Grafton, WI June 19 sponsored by Aurora Health Care and Celebrate Grafton SUNDAY 5 Rest Day - Happy Father’s Day June 20 MONDAY Manitowoc Maritime Bay Classic Day 1 6 Manitowoc, WI June 21 to benefit Ascend Services TUESDAY Manitowoc Maritime Bay Classic Day 2 7 Manitowoc, WI June 22 to benefit Ascend Services WEDNESDAY Tour of Hartland 8 Hartland, WI June 23 presented by Eagle Park Brewing & Distilling THURSDAY 9 Otto Wenz Café Hollander Downer Classic Milwaukee, WI June 24 FRIDAY Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic 10 Shorewood, WI June 25 presented by Colectivo Coffee Roasters SATURDAY Highlands Criterium 11 Wauwatosa, WI June 26 presented by Washington Highlands SUNDAY Café Hollander Tosa Village Classic 12 Wauwatosa, WI June 27 presented by Frank & Larry 4 | @tourofamericasdairyland #TOAD2021 2021 TECHNICAL GUIDE CATEGORY SCHEDULE 6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 6/22 6/23 6/24 6/25 6/26 6/27 Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun JR 9-14 Girls/Boys JR 15-18 Cat 3/4/Novice Girls Races with Cat 3/4/Novice Women JR 15-18 Cat 4/Novice Boys Races with Cat 4/Novice Men JR 15-18 Cat 2/3 Boys Races with Cat 2/3 Men Novice Women Cat 3/4/Novice Women DAY REST Cat 3/4 Women Cat 2/3 Women Pro/1/2 Women Cat 4/Novice Men Cat 3/4 Men Cat 2/3 Men Pro/1/2 Men Masters 40+/50+ Cat 1/2/3 Men Masters 50+/60+ Cat 1/2/3 Men Handcycling Women & Men THE EVENTS SERIES COMPETITIONS OMNIUM SCORING All race days will count towards omnium standings. Omnium scores will be calculated by adding up the points for ALL of each rider’s placings per category using the points schedule below. At the conclusion of the series, the rider with the most points will be presented as the omnium winner. Riders do not have to race the entire series to be eligible. Omnium Points Schedule: PLACE POINTS PLACE POINTS 1 30 11 10 2 27 12 9 3 25 13 8 4 23 14 7 5 21 15 6 6 19 16 5 7 17 17 4 8 15 18 3 9 13 19 5 10 11 20 1 Omnium Tie Breaker Rules: If any 2 riders in a points category are tied for points after the final ace,r the higher place will be awarded based on the following measures: Rider with most number of 1st place finishes (If equal), rider with most number of 2nd place finishes, etc. (If identical placings), rider who finished best