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Scratch Cycle Racing

Scratch Cycle Racing is an open handicap race format that allows cyclists of all ages and abilities to compete together, with slower riders receiving a head start. The race promotes teamwork, as cyclists are grouped by ability and race as teams, with staggered start times determined by the Race Director. The winner is the first rider to cross the finish line, while the fastest time also receives recognition.

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Scratch Cycle Racing

Scratch Cycle Racing is an open handicap race format that allows cyclists of all ages and abilities to compete together, with slower riders receiving a head start. The race promotes teamwork, as cyclists are grouped by ability and race as teams, with staggered start times determined by the Race Director. The winner is the first rider to cross the finish line, while the fastest time also receives recognition.

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AUNG KAUNG ZAN WIN, 94545, 25068 1/1/2026

Scratch Cycle Racing


A unique and exciting race format requiring team and individual effort

AUNG KAUNG ZAN WIN, 94545, 25068

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

AUNG KAUNG ZAN WIN, 94545, 25068

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

AUNG KAUNG ZAN WIN, 94545, 25068

Scratch Group Cyclists


Percentage wins by group
Limit (slowest)
5.3%
• won 42.1% of the time despite 2nd slowest
starting last 15.8%
Scratch
• have the greatest likelihood of (fastest)
42.1%
winning
• win often, but not always All other
• won less than half the time groups
21.1%
despite being the fastest cyclists Block (2nd to
last)
15.8%

AUNG KAUNG ZAN WIN, 94545, 25068

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