2020 USA Cycling Esports Trials

Earn your spot on Esports Worlds Team.

In response to the announcement of the 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships in September, USA Cycling has been hard at work finalizing plans for Team USA selection. In the true spirit of this digital discipline, we are excited to announce the 2020 USA Cycling Esports Trials on Sunday, October 11th.

This win-your-way-in virtual trials event is open to all eligible USA Cycling members, with the field competing for three spots on both the men’s and women’s teams at the World Championships.

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This unique event will be hosted by RGT Cycling, and will be run on the Pienza course. The 5.1 mile loop is a mix of rolling hills and punchy climbs, with the finish to be decided on a climb. Both the men's and women's event will cover 6 laps, or 30.6 miles of racing. Each lap will have 771 ft of climbing, with a maximum grade of 6%.

Course: Pienza

Pienza, one of the more recent courses added to RGT, was inspired by the L’Eroica Montalcino vintage bicycle race. It is set in the stunning Tuscany region, with a variety of vineyards, but always dominated by the hilltop town of Pienza and its imposing stone walls. It’s a great little circuit and races over a few laps will find you doing more climbing than you may suspect.

Ride Stats:

  • # of Laps: 6
  • Lap Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Elevation Gain per lap: 771 ft
  • Max Gradient: 6%

This trials event has a limited capacity of 200 men and 200 women. All riders must meet the eligibility requirements laid out here. If you are not eligible at the time of the race start, you will be removed from the event, and you will not be allowed to participate.

Eligibility

- All riders must have an active USA Cycling membership

- Riders must be US Citizens and have a UCI code attached to their USA Cycling membership. If you don't already have a UCI code, please go here to learn how.

World Championship Selection Criteria Guidelines

The selection criteria can be viewed at this link.

All riders will be required to participate in a test event the week of the race that is hosted by RGT Cycling. Any rider who does not participate in one event and submit a result for power and trainer verification will not be allowed to start

The power source for this race may either be a smart trainer or a power meter on the bike (Quarq, SRM, Stages, PowerTap, etc.). It is highly encouraged and recommended that both a smart trainer and a power meter are used, but only one or the other is required. The day of and prior to the event a calibration or zeroing-out of the power source will need to be completed. Calibration of the trainer and/or the power meter shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. If no recommendation can be found please use the following protocol:

  1. Warm up the trainer or power meter for 15 minutes minimum. This can be an easy spin.

    2. *Proof of the calibration/ spin-down must be provided in an online form (to be provided) along with the weigh-in video. This can be a video of the calibration process and showing the results screen or a screenshot showing the result of the calibration.*

  2. Using the manufacturer’s app (Sram AXS, Rouvy, Wahoo, etc…), or your Wahoo/Garmin head unit, to perform a calibration/spin-down of the component.
  3. And done. It's that easy.
Weight:

Within 12 hours of the start of the race each rider will be required to record a weigh-in verification video. This video be submitted via an online form to the race organization and stored until the end of the race in case the rider is chosen for a weigh-in verification. Registered riders will receive this information leading into the event. Weigh-in videos shall be recorded as follows:

Before starting the test:
  1. Set up scales suitable for measuring body weight in the middle of a room on a hard, even surface, with nothing nearby to hold on to.
  2. Find a heavy weight (approx. 10kg) that you can comfortably carry.
  3. Make sure you are wearing socks, cycling shorts and a cycling jersey.
During the test:
  1. Start recording a video on any device; for example, a cell phone.
  2. Show your face on the video.
  3. Show a newspaper, television broadcast or other such media that shows the current date.
  4. Show the scales.
  5. Zero the scales.
  6. Show the zero reading.
  7. Place the heavy weight on the scales and show the reading.
  8. Take the weight off and show the zero reading.
  9. Stand on the scales yourself (without the weight) and show the reading.
  10. Take yourself off and show the zero reading.
  11. Stand on the scales with the weight and show the reading.
  12. Take yourself off and show the zero reading.
  13. Stop recording.

The following video is to an example of a weigh-in

Heart Rate:

A heart rate monitor is required for the race.

Riders may be required to submit training and race files and agree to this when registering for the event to validate any race performance.
Riders are also required to use their real name with their avatar. Any rider not doing so will be disqualified.

This unique event will be hosted by RGT Cycling, and will be run on the Pienza course. The 5.1 mile loop is a mix of rolling hills and punchy climbs, with the finish to be decided on a climb. Both the men's and women's event will cover 6 laps, or 30.6 miles of racing. Each lap will have 771 ft of climbing, with a maximum grade of 6%.

Course: Pienza

Pienza, one of the more recent courses added to RGT, was inspired by the L’Eroica Montalcino vintage bicycle race. It is set in the stunning Tuscany region, with a variety of vineyards, but always dominated by the hilltop town of Pienza and its imposing stone walls. It’s a great little circuit and races over a few laps will find you doing more climbing than you may suspect.

Ride Stats:

  • # of Laps: 6
  • Lap Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Elevation Gain per lap: 771 ft
  • Max Gradient: 6%

This trials event has a limited capacity of 200 men and 200 women. All riders must meet the eligibility requirements laid out here. If you are not eligible at the time of the race start, you will be removed from the event, and you will not be allowed to participate.

Eligibility

- All riders must have an active USA Cycling membership

- Riders must be US Citizens and have a UCI code attached to their USA Cycling membership. If you don't already have a UCI code, please go here to learn how.

World Championship Selection Criteria Guidelines

The selection criteria can be viewed at this link.

All riders will be required to participate in a test event the week of the race that is hosted by RGT Cycling. Any rider who does not participate in one event and submit a result for power and trainer verification will not be allowed to start

The power source for this race may either be a smart trainer or a power meter on the bike (Quarq, SRM, Stages, PowerTap, etc.). It is highly encouraged and recommended that both a smart trainer and a power meter are used, but only one or the other is required. The day of and prior to the event a calibration or zeroing-out of the power source will need to be completed. Calibration of the trainer and/or the power meter shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. If no recommendation can be found please use the following protocol:

  1. Warm up the trainer or power meter for 15 minutes minimum. This can be an easy spin.

    2. *Proof of the calibration/ spin-down must be provided in an online form (to be provided) along with the weigh-in video. This can be a video of the calibration process and showing the results screen or a screenshot showing the result of the calibration.*

  2. Using the manufacturer’s app (Sram AXS, Rouvy, Wahoo, etc…), or your Wahoo/Garmin head unit, to perform a calibration/spin-down of the component.
  3. And done. It's that easy.
Weight:

Within 12 hours of the start of the race each rider will be required to record a weigh-in verification video. This video be submitted via an online form to the race organization and stored until the end of the race in case the rider is chosen for a weigh-in verification. Registered riders will receive this information leading into the event. Weigh-in videos shall be recorded as follows:

Before starting the test:
  1. Set up scales suitable for measuring body weight in the middle of a room on a hard, even surface, with nothing nearby to hold on to.
  2. Find a heavy weight (approx. 10kg) that you can comfortably carry.
  3. Make sure you are wearing socks, cycling shorts and a cycling jersey.
During the test:
  1. Start recording a video on any device; for example, a cell phone.
  2. Show your face on the video.
  3. Show a newspaper, television broadcast or other such media that shows the current date.
  4. Show the scales.
  5. Zero the scales.
  6. Show the zero reading.
  7. Place the heavy weight on the scales and show the reading.
  8. Take the weight off and show the zero reading.
  9. Stand on the scales yourself (without the weight) and show the reading.
  10. Take yourself off and show the zero reading.
  11. Stand on the scales with the weight and show the reading.
  12. Take yourself off and show the zero reading.
  13. Stop recording.

The following video is to an example of a weigh-in

Heart Rate:

A heart rate monitor is required for the race.

Riders may be required to submit training and race files and agree to this when registering for the event to validate any race performance.
Riders are also required to use their real name with their avatar. Any rider not doing so will be disqualified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ
What kind of license do you need for the trials?

For the 2020 USA Cycling Esports Trials event, participants may use their regular USAC Membership/License or purchase a USAC Standard Membership. Once riders have their membership, they will need to confirm their citizenship by acquiring a free UCI ID if they don’t already have one. Follow this FAQ to acquire a UCI ID if you need one.

For the 2020 USA Cycling Esports Trials event, participants may use their regular USAC Membership/License or purchase a USAC Standard Membership. Once riders have their membership, they will need to confirm their citizenship by acquiring a free UCI ID if they don’t already have one. Follow this FAQ to acquire a UCI ID if you need one.

Who can participate in the 2020 USA Cycling Esports Trials?

The event is open to anyone with a valid USA Cycling membership, a USA racing nationality and is racing age 19 or older.

The event is open to anyone with a valid USA Cycling membership, a USA racing nationality and is racing age 19 or older.

Do I need to be part of the UCI Anti-doping Testing Pool for the 2020 USA Cycling Esports Trials?

For the Esports Trials, riders will not need to be part of an anti-doping pool. Those riders chosen for the World Championship team will immediately be entered into the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s testing pool to meet the criteria to participate in the Esports Worlds.

For the Esports Trials, riders will not need to be part of an anti-doping pool. Those riders chosen for the World Championship team will immediately be entered into the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s testing pool to meet the criteria to participate in the Esports Worlds.

Why Is USA Cycling using RGT Cycling for the 2020 USA Cycling Esports Trials?

USA Cycling is using RGT Cycling for the Trials to provide USA Cycling members with the opportunity to qualify and race in the 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships in December. RGT Cycling is a new partner with USA Cycling, and was able to ensure a quick turnaround to host the event, provide technical support, and assist with other features to ensure this event is successful.

USA Cycling is using RGT Cycling for the Trials to provide USA Cycling members with the opportunity to qualify and race in the 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships in December. RGT Cycling is a new partner with USA Cycling, and was able to ensure a quick turnaround to host the event, provide technical support, and assist with other features to ensure this event is successful.

Why is there such a quick turnaround for the event?

The UCI provided documentation and timelines to USA Cycling and other national governing bodies in early September. Since we received the documentation, USA Cycling has been working hard to ensure that running a trials style event for the 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships would be possible, and notified the public as soon as all of the pieces were ready.

The UCI provided documentation and timelines to USA Cycling and other national governing bodies in early September. Since we received the documentation, USA Cycling has been working hard to ensure that running a trials style event for the 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships would be possible, and notified the public as soon as all of the pieces were ready.

Do I need to have an RGT Cycling paid membership to participate?

No. Riders can use the RGT free 14-day trial membership to participate in this event.

No. Riders can use the RGT free 14-day trial membership to participate in this event.

What are the requirements to participate in the 2020 USA Cycling Esports Trials?
We have several items that are required to participating, but the biggest items are the need to have a USA Cycling membership, have a free UCI ID issued by USA Cycling that is connected to your membership, participate in one of the scheduled test events this upcoming week to ensure all equipment is working correctly and receive tech support from RGT, wear a heart rate monitor during the event, submit your weigh in video that will all participants will receive instructions on how to submit. ...

We have several items that are required to participating, but the biggest items are the need to have a USA Cycling membership, have a free UCI ID issued by USA Cycling that is connected to your membership, participate in one of the scheduled test events this upcoming week to ensure all equipment is working correctly and receive tech support from RGT, wear a heart rate monitor during the event, submit your weigh in video that will all participants will receive instructions on how to submit.

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