This website will be the official 2012 rules concerning the points system, and all FAQ's for the Gravity East Series.
Gravity East Team reserves the right to make rule changes as we get feedback prior to the first event
Points/Rules/FAQ
Q. Do I need a USA Cycling Race license to compete or win a Championship?
A. Yes you will need a USAC license to qualify for the Finals and take a Championship Title, also One Day Licenses do not receive points , you must be an USA Cycling annual license holder. Licenses can be purchased on-site for Cat 2 and Cat 3 Only.
Cat 1 and Pro licenses must receive an upgrade to these classes, these classes must be licensed and the license cannot be purchased on site at the venues, only from USA Cycling at www.usacycling.org
Q. How many classes will there be?
A. 17 DH Classes (we have added a 50+ Open Class and a Under 14 Open Class USAC License or One day will still apply) an official class listing is below this Q & A / Rules page scroll down to see the Class Listings.
Q. How many races are counted in the overall points?
A. 5 highest scores will be counted toward the overall series points, we will drop one missed or your lowest score this will include the series finals, which you must be present and is a double points race, you must have 4 races minimum and a USAC Annual License holder to qualify for a Championship position as the GES is a Point Series.
Q. Who is responsible for reporting accuracy of the results?
A. All Sports Timing are ultimately responsible for the accuracy of the results. The GES points manager will give a best effort to spot any errors or anomolies.
Q. Can you upgrade / downgrade classes during the series?
A. Yes. The new points structure allows you to upgrade / downgrade classes however ONLY 50% of your points carry over to the new class.
Q. How will tie breakers be broken?
A. Any tie breakers that occurs will be resolved via the results at the finals.
Q. Do I have to be at the finals?
A. To be in contingency for placing in the overal points series you must be at the finals.
Q. To whom do I report errors in the results?
A. Errors in the results need to be reported directly to the GES points manager can be reached via the contact page.
The points breakdown for 2012 uses a varying points spread that decreases the further down the positions to a point to where everyone recieves the same amount of points. You can download the points break down below.
Click here to download a copy of the Downhill points system being using for the 2012 Gravity East Series.
Official Downhill Class Listing for 2012 Series
A) Race groups/classes to be tracked for GES Series Standings:
B) 3 races for minimum race attendance required to be awarded prizes at GES finals
C) One day USAC licenses will not be tracked in point’s standings.
D) Must have a 2012 USAC Annual License
1 Professional Men
2 Professional Women
3 Category 1 men 18 and under
4 Category 1 men 19 - 29
5 Category 1 men 30 - 39
6 Category 1 men 40+
7 Category 2 men 18 and under
8 Category 2 men 19 - 29
9 Category 2 men 30 - 39
10 Category 2/3 men 40+
11 Category 3 men 18 and under
12 Category 3 men 19 - 29
13 Category 3 men 30 - 39
14 Category 1 women 1- 99
15 Category 2/3 women 1- 99
16 Open Category 50+
17 Open Category Under 14
