Rosewood Series - Official Rulebook

Aligned with USA Cycling Regulations

1. General Governance

All Rosewood Series events operate under the rules and standards of USA Cycling (USAC). Stage racing and points classifications follow USAC regulations, including omnium scoring and official tie-breaking procedures.

Participation in any Rosewood Series event constitutes agreement to abide by all rules stated here and all current USAC rules.

2. Leader's Jersey Policy

2.1 Mandatory Wear

The current series leader must wear the Leader's Jersey during competition. Failure to do so results in a 5-point penalty, applied only if a formal protest is submitted by another rider within the same category.

2.2 Exception

No penalty applies if the Leader's Jersey was not provided by the race sponsor or promoter when it was first earned.

2.3 Forfeiture of Privilege

A rider who voluntarily chooses not to wear the Leader's Jersey forfeits the privilege for all remaining races within that series. Additional points penalties may apply. (penalty of 5 points)

2.4 Non-Appearance

If the series leader does not attend the next race and loses the lead, no replacement jersey will be issued if the rider later regains leadership. Only one Leader's Jersey per rider per series is issued.

2.5 Issuance

A new Leader's Jersey is issued only when the leadership changes hands.

3. Participation and Points Allocation

3.1 Participation Requirement

Riders are not required to compete in all events to retain previously earned points or the Leader's Jersey.

3.2 Standard Points Allocation

Leader's Jersey Points

Top 10 riders earn points from 10 down to 1 at all venues.

Sprinter's Jersey (If Applicable)

• Points for the top 3 riders: 3, 2, 1. 1 hill course allowed
• Exception: No sprinter points at Vista View 2 hill course.

KOM Jersey (If Applicable)

• Points for the top 3 riders: 3, 2, 1.
• Exceptions: No KOM points at Central Broward or Piccolo venues.

Championship Jersey

Top 10 riders earn points from 10 down to 1 at all venues.

4. Winter Series 2026 - Special Rules

4.1 Leader's Jersey (Winter Series Only)

• Top 3 riders in the intermediate sprint earn points only; no cash prizes.
• These points are added to their stage points to determine:
  • The daily Leader's Jersey
  • The General Classification (GC) standings

No Sprinter's Jersey is awarded in Winter Series 2026.

4.2 Champion Jersey - Dynamic Points Table

The Champion Jersey uses a dynamic points table based on the number of riders registered per race:

• One jersey only will be awarded per category
• 1st place receives points equal to the number of registered riders.
• Points decrease by 1 per finishing position, with last place receiving 1 point.
• Only the top 3 riders per team count toward team GC points.
• If a team has more than 6 riders, excess riders are placed at the bottom of the results table, and other riders move up.
• Team changes for a rider will be permitted prior to the second race of the series.

Example: 25 riders participate. 1st place = 25 points, 2nd = 24, ..., 25th = 1 point.

4.3 Winter Series 2026 - Cash Awards

• No cash prizes per stage.
• Cash prizes are awarded for the General Classification after Stage 4.

5. Tie-Breaking Procedure (USAC Omnium Rules)

From USAC Rule Book - Omnium (2B19 e(i), e(ii)):

• If two or more riders tie on points, ties are resolved by:
  1. Most first-place finishes.
  2. If still tied, most second-place finishes, and so on.
  3. If still tied, highest placing in the most recent race in which at least one of the tied riders placed higher.

An omnium is a multi-event competition where riders accumulate points across events. The scoring must be published in advance.

6. Category Upgrade Policy

When a rider upgrades (e.g., Cat 4 to Cat 3), all points earned in the lower category are removed from that category’s standings to ensure fairness for remaining riders.

7. Uncollected Prize Money

• Unclaimed prize money is donated to the Miami Rescue Mission for Thanksgiving meals.
• Prize money must be claimed by the date of the last race of the season.
• No claims accepted after the season finale.

8. Awards Policy

8.1 Individual Race Awards

Top 3 riders receive medals.

8.2 Series Awards

Top 3 riders in GC receive trophies. All series award a Leader's Jersey.

8.3 Cash Awards

Winter Series 2026: No cash per stage; cash prizes awarded for GC after Stage 4.

Regular Series: Independent cash prizes per event; GC does not include cash awards.

8.4 Combined Categories

Top 5 finishers overall receive prizes, regardless of category.

8.5 Year-End Awards

• Year-End Points Champion receives a special jersey.
• Best teams per category and series winners are posted in the Hall of Fame.

9. Registration and Compliance

• All riders must be registered; unregistered riders reported to USAC.
• Riders without a number or chip will not appear in results or receive prizes.
• Registration closes 10 minutes before race start.

10. Criterium Rules

10.1 Assistance by Dropped Riders

Dropped riders may not assist breakaway riders. Violations lead to disqualification of both parties.

10.2 Lapped Riders

• Riders who have lapped the field may receive assistance from teammates or other riders, as this is considered a new race situation.
• If a rider who has lapped the field is later dropped, he may not receive assistance from riders returning from the main pack.
• However, if the lapped rider is overtaken by a chase group, he may NOT work together with that group.

10.3 Finish Rule

When a rider or riders lap the field, all participants will finish at the same time, regardless of whether a rider is caught on the last lap.

10.4 Free Lap Rule

• Piccolo Park: 2 free laps
• Central Broward: 1 free lap
• Vista View: no free laps
• Rule expires with 3 laps to go

11. International License Equivalency

• All international riders must follow USAC rules.
• Elite: Pro 1-2 eligibility
• Combined Elite (e.g., Elite & Track): Category 3 eligibility
• Master License: Eligible for offered Master categories; otherwise Cat 4

12. Road Race Rules (If Applicable)

• Motorcycles prohibited.
• Neutral support provided; riders supply their own wheels.
• Caravan assistance rules: one fitting zone, vehicle placement, return to car for assistance, referee notification.
• Time limit: 10% of winner's time.
• Police support at referee discretion.
• Yellow line rule: 1st warning, 2nd disqualification.

13. Image Rights

• Riders authorize use of name, voice, image, biography, and performance worldwide without compensation.
• Rosewood Series owns all recordings in Protected Zones (start, finish, podium, interviews, parking).
• Broadcasting or live streaming from race areas requires written consent.

14. Additional Information & Amendments

• Consult USACycling.org for the current rulebook.
• By holding a USAC license, riders agree to all USAC rules.
• The promoter may modify rules as needed.