FAQ

Q – I’ve never raced before, which category is right for me?

A – Young riders (18 and under, boys and girls) should definitely race Juniors. Field sizes are smaller (generally <15 riders) and it’s more geared towards development than competitiveness (yet it’s still a race!).

For riders 35 or older, there's a Masters B category geared towards the beginner to novice riders that want to try out racing against racers of similar age.

For everyone else, Category 5 is where you start out if you’re new to racing.
Women new to the sport get to race Women Cat 4. (I say ‘get to’ because they seem to have the most fun!)

Q – I don’t have a USAC Annual License. Which races can I do?

A – If you don’t hold an Annual License, you must purchase a 1-day license (good for both Sat and Sun) for $10. 1-day licensees may only race Cat 5 Men, Cat 4 or Masters Women, Masters B, or Juniors.

A – No problem.  Just let us know your category has changed ASAP and we'll adjust your entry appropriately - free of charge.  (You will need to supply supporting documentation from an upgrade or regional coordinator if it hasn't been updated with USAC.  We will verify any change requests against the USAC rider database.)

A – Masters 35+ B is a category inteded as a group for older beginner or novice racers that don't wish to mix it up with the younger guys.  This groups if for Cat 4 and 5 racers only.

A – In an effort for encourage Juniors to race and to increase the size of the Junior field, the $30 Junior entry applies only to rider racing in the Junior category.

Q – I can only race Saturday, is there an option to register for just one day?

A – Yes.  Registration to race Saturday only (just Stages 1 & 2) for available for $65.  If you sign up to race Saturday only, you will not be able to change your entry to race Sunday after April 5th, so if there is any possibility of racing on Sunday as well, you should enter normally.

You must Mail-in registration to race Saturday only (the option is not available at online registration).

Q – Is there a deadline for mail-in or drop-off registrations?

A – YES. Mail-in registrations MUST BE RECEIVED by Monday April 5^th.  If you do not receive conformation by Tuesday April 6th, please inquire on the status of your entry to ensure it's been received and processed.

Q – Can I FAX or e-mail in a registration?

A – No. Mail-in registrations can only be paid for by check, which must be snail mailed. Credit Card users must use online registration.

Q – Is there a registration deadline to be able to pick up my race materials from Millcreek Bicycles on Thursday?

A – Yes. You MUST be registered by 6 pm on Wednesday April 7^th, allowing us time to process your entry and prepare your race materials. If you register online after that time, your packet will not be available at Millcreek Bicycles.

Q – Can I register for the race at packet pickup on Thursday or Friday?

A – Yes.  You can register for the race for the standard entry fee on Thursday at Millcreek Bicycles (pay by cash/check only).  There will be registration available on Friday at packet pickup in Tooele, HOWEVER, there will be additional late fee for registering on the Friday before the race and there will be limited space as the Time Trial start times have already been posted.  Please do us both a favor and just register by Thursday evening.

Q – What technology is being used to ensure fast and accurate scoring of the event?

A – The Tour of the Depot will be using One2Go Event Services to score the stage finishes. One2Go Events is a highly professional scoring company that specializes is Cycling events. They are regularly hired to score NRC events including the Tour of Utah.

One2Go Events will be using a Lynx Camera System to score the Stage finishes.

Q – What happened to the Timing Chips?

A – Acting on recommendation from One2Go Event Services, the technology to score the stages will be the Lynx Camera System exclusively. They are very confident in the accuracy and reliability of the system and we have seen firsthand how efficient their results generation is with just the Lynx Camera.

Additionally, this will simplify organization on our end so we can focus more on race logistics, while concurrently simplifying your race experience to only have to worry about bib and frame #s.

Q – Which side do race numbers go on?

A – Bib #s will be work on the RIGHT SIDE for all Stages.

Cat 1/2 Men and 1/2/3 Women will be issues 2 bib #s and will wear #s on Both Sides for Stages 2 & 3.

A – If you cannot pick up your race material before race day, it is recommended to check in AT LEAST 1 hour before your start time.

If you do get your race materials before race day, you do not need to check in on race morning. Just be at the starting ramp prepared to go off at your assigned start time.

If you miss your TT start time for any reason (including being stuck in line to get your race materials), you will not be given a new one. The starting official will start you when it is safe, but your clock starts at your scheduled start time regardless if you actually start at that time.

Q – When will TT start times be posted?

A – Start times for Stage 1 will be posted on the website the morning of Friday April 9^th after registration has closed.

Q – Do you have to finish each stage to start the next?

A – Yes.  Per Stage Race rules, each stage must be completed to start the next.  Racers that start a stage, but are unable to finish due to an unforseen mishaps may be allowed to start the following stage with a race official's approval. See the Race Bible for additional details.