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Scratch Cycle Racing

Scratch Cycle Racing is an open handicap race format where cyclists of all abilities compete together, with slower riders receiving a head start. The race promotes teamwork and strategy, as groups are staggered based on ability and converge towards the finish line, with the fastest time also recognized. Handicaps are determined by the Race Director, and the format results in a competitive environment where the strongest riders chase down the slower groups.

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Scratch Cycle Racing

Scratch Cycle Racing is an open handicap race format where cyclists of all abilities compete together, with slower riders receiving a head start. The race promotes teamwork and strategy, as groups are staggered based on ability and converge towards the finish line, with the fastest time also recognized. Handicaps are determined by the Race Director, and the format results in a competitive environment where the strongest riders chase down the slower groups.

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Scratch Cycle Racing

A unique and exciting race format requiring team and individual effort

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Overview
• open handicap cycle race
• all ages and abilities race together
• slowest riders get a head start
• strongest riders chase
• everyone has a chance of winning
• unique race format

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Race Format
• cyclists grouped by ability
• each group is given a time handicap
• each group races as a team in matching colours
• all groups converge in the closing stages of the race
• race winner is the first rider over the finishing line
• fastest race time also receives recognition

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Handicaps
• handicaps are determined by the Race Director
• based on ability, previous race results, course profile and
weather conditions
• start times are staggered
• slowest cyclists leave first (limit group)
• the strongest cyclists leave last (scratch group)

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Race Tactics
• race format promotes teamwork as an individual cannot outrun
the chasing teams
• each team works together to stay ahead of the chasing groups
and to close the gap to the group ahead
• team members alternate leading the group
• slipstreaming saves energy and increases the team speed
• most races end in an individual sprint for the finish line

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Scratch Group Cyclists PERCENTAGE WINS BY GROUPS


Limit (slowest)
5%

2nd slowest
16%

• won 42.1% of the time despite starting last


Scratch (fastest)
• have the greatest likelihood of winning 42%

• win often, but not always


• won less than half the time despite being the fastest cyclists All other groups
21%

Block (2nd to last)


16%

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