Ashghal National Road Championships
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Olympic Cycling Track - Lusail car park
Tuesday 26th January - starts from 7pm |
Dukhan
Friday 29th January - 7:50am |
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The National Championships are the premier events in Qatar’s road calendar. Each year the best Qatari cyclists are crowned and their results officially logged with cycling’s governing body, the UCI. This year the time trial championship and road race championship will be held in the same week for the first time.
Before registering be sure to check eligibility criteria. QCF will register Qatari participants with the UCI.
Before registering be sure to check eligibility criteria. QCF will register Qatari participants with the UCI.
Eligibility
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY
The following are eligible to participate in the National Championships and will be required to show proof of nationality at event registration. An important change for this year is that sport passport holders are eligible (following QOC policy).
OPEN RACE ELIGIBILITY
Riders of any nationality are eligible for the open races
QCTF MEMBERSHIP
QCTF membership is required.
The following are eligible to participate in the National Championships and will be required to show proof of nationality at event registration. An important change for this year is that sport passport holders are eligible (following QOC policy).
- Those identified as Qatari on QID
- Qatar passport holders
- Qatar sport passport holders
OPEN RACE ELIGIBILITY
Riders of any nationality are eligible for the open races
QCTF MEMBERSHIP
QCTF membership is required.
Categories & Races
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (Qatari only)
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (Expats)
Categories are provisional based on the number of entrants. If any category has fewer than three entries it may be combined with another.
- Elite
- U40 Men - age under 40
- 40+ Men - age 40 years or over on 31st August 2021
- 50+ Men - aged 50 years or over on 31st August 2021
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (Expats)
- Open women
- U40 Men - age under 40
- 40+ Men - age 40 years or over on 31st August 2021
- 50+ Men - aged 50 years or over on 31st August 2021
Categories are provisional based on the number of entrants. If any category has fewer than three entries it may be combined with another.
Registration & Fees
- Pre-entry only
- Entries close at 8:00am, three days before the race. This is in order to provide the official start list to the UCI
- There is no entry on the day and you may not use another rider's entry
Race day sign-on
ATTACHING A TIMING TRANSPONDER
We use chip timing to produce results. Your chip must be attached correctly to guarantee that you will get a time and placing.
NUMBER PLACEMENT
We use chip timing to produce results. Your chip must be attached correctly to guarantee that you will get a time and placing.
- Use cable ties to securely fasten the transponder at the bottom of either fork.
- Be careful not to wrap cable ties through spokes.
- If it is higher on the fork, in your pocket, or on the handlebar, you may not get a reading.
- Cut off excess cable tie for neatness and to prevent interference with spokes
NUMBER PLACEMENT
- Numbers must be pinned on your back at the bottom of your shirt
- If placed higher they cannot be read by officials and you may be penalised
At the sign-on desk, you sign your name to confirm your attendance, pay any outstanding fees if necessary and collect a timing transponder and number. Please return BOTH at the end of your race.
TO MAKE EVERYTHING WORK SMOOTHLY
TO MAKE EVERYTHING WORK SMOOTHLY
- Know your race number by checking the startlist
- Collect your own number and timing chip
- Have your QCF licence or photo ID ready as deposit for your timing chip
Awards
Qatar Cycling Federation is delighted to have the support of Ashghal for the National Road Championships. Cash prizes and awards will be made as follows:
Time trial prizes tba
Road Race prizes tba
The organisers reserve the right to adjust prize values at any time. Categories may be cancelled or combined in the case that the number of participants is three or below.
