Programme and regulations

RACE PACK COLLECTION DEPARTURE AWARDS CIRCUITS ELIGIBILITY DAILY CARD REGULATION - RACE CHIP CHECKS, RACE TIMES, RANKINGS GRID ASSIGNMENT MECHANICAL AND HEALTH ASSISTANCE ROAD RULES TIME CLIMBING CIMA PANTANI SPECIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS REFRESHMENTS AND PASTA PARTY SUBSTITUTION OR CANCELLATION CHECK REGISTRATION AND CARD UPDATE VARIATIONS

RACE PACK COLLECTION

Verification of cards, delivery of material and race number c/o Fantini Club (Palasportur secretariat area).
METHOD FOR RECEIVING THE RACE PACKAGE (for those who have registered online): cyclists must, after the registration is finalized, print the email containing all the data received at the time of registration and must present it to the secretary area.
NB. The email is required for the collection of the race bib. Those who will not have printed the email can have it printed in the appropriate area by paying Euro 1 for secretarial fees.

The withdrawal of the race pack by a third party can be made with a written proxy and related documentation, the proxy file can only be requested9 by email to info@granfondoviadelsale.com.
For sports groups, the president of the club or the person in charge, will be able to collect the envelopes and race packs for all their athletes. This request must be agreed with the organization, a request that can only and exclusively be made by email to info@granfondoviadelsale.com.

The race pack is delivered only during the distribution times and is not sent home.
Sizes are guaranteed only for packs picked up on Friday and Saturday morning.

Hours:
Friday: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m

DEPARTURE

Sunday at 8.00 at Lungomare G.Deledda (facing the free beach of Cervia)

AWARDS

The top 3 finishers in the Granfondo and Mediofondo category are awarded immediately after the finish.
Category and company awards as per ACSI regulations.
Companies will be awarded according to the number of participants (with chip).
All awards must be collected by the date itself from the event, after that date the awards will no longer be available nor will any shipment of same be made.

NETWORKS

Campionato Nazionale ACSI
Alè Challenge
Nalini Road Series
Trofeo SAP SportRavenna -Trofeo CESP
AIMANC – Associazione Italiana Magistrati Avvocati Notai Ciclisti

ELIGIBILITY

The event is open to the categories stipulated in the ACSI CICLISMO national regulations, which are as follows:

JUNIOR 19/29
SENIOR 1 30/34
SENIOR 2 35/39
VETERANS 1 40/44
VETERANS 2 45/49
GENTLEMAN 1 50/54
GENTLEMAN 2 55/59
SUPER G. A 60/64
super g. b 65 and over
JUNIOR WOMEN 15/18
WOMEN A 19/39
WOMEN B 40/49
WOMEN W3 50 and OVER

Participation is allowed for ACSI Ciclismo members and all organizations and federations that are members of the National Cycling Council with valid membership for the current year.
For non-members, participation is allowed by subscribing to a daily card at a cost of Euro 10.00 (validity of insurance coverage limited to the duration of the sporting event). In order to subscribe to the daily card, a copy of a valid cycling-specific medical certificate must be presented.

Foreign cardholders are allowed to participate only if they have a valid card issued by their home federation. For foreign cyclists not in possession of such a card, participation is permitted only with the signing of daily card, the production of the medical certificate of fitness for competitive activity together with the signing of the ethics declaration.
The daily card for the 2021 edition for foreign cyclists only will be FREE as agreed between the Organizing Committee and Acsi Cycling.

Professionals, former Prof. (before the date for obtaining amateur card) will be allowed to participate in the event only if invited by the O.C. and will not be classified. However, they will not be allowed to influence the competitive outcome of the event.

N.B. By signing the entry form, each participant constitutes himself a guarantor of his own behavior during and after the event; he also declares that he is in good physical condition and in possession of a regular membership card valid for the year of the race; that he has read and approved the following regulations.
This signature has the legal value of self-certification with regard to what has been declared. The Organizing Committee also reserves the right not to accept unwanted entries. In this case, notice will be given to the subject of species before the event. The Organizing Committee also reserves the right to take legal action for compensation for any damage caused if participants may cause image damage to the event by conduct contrary to sports ethics.

DAY PASS

Those who do not have a regular valid membership card may participate by signing up for a daily card with insurance coverage limited to the duration of the sports event at a cost of 10.00 euros. To subscribe to the daily card, the athlete must present a copy of the medical certificate of fitness for competitive activity specific to cycling, and complete the ethics declaration to take part in the event. For foreign cyclists without a card, please refer to the section on eligibility in these regulations.

REGULATION - RACE CHIP

For the year 2023, in all races with Winning Time timing (run by all Winning Time timing companies) it will be possible to use the yellow personal chip.

ALL OTHER CHIPS WILL NOT BE FUNCTIONAL.

ABILITATION of the "Personal Chip" and the "Special Edition Nove Colli" Personal Chip also includes the services of the new Winning Trial App for free throughout 2023.

ABILITATION of the "Personal Chip and Personal Chip "Special edition Nove Colli"" can be made:
" in the race at the Chip Point at the price of Euro 15.00.

The athlete not yet in possession of the "Personal Chip" can purchase it directly at the Chip Point located in the race packet delivery area at the price of Euro 20.00. It will be immediately enabled for the 2023 season.

Alternatively, it is possible to rent a Daily Chip valid EXCLUSIVELY for the event, upon payment of a deposit of Euro 10 with a return of Euro 5 upon return.
Return will be organized near the finish line from thirty minutes after the arrival of the first competitor of the shortest course until thirty minutes after the arrival of the last competitor of the event.
IMPORTANT: The daily chip that will not be returned at the end of the race may be returned in subsequent races, but Euro 2 will be returned.

The Winning Time Personal Chip must be placed at the under-saddle dinghy via the special plastic holder.
PLEASE NOTE: Timing service is NOT assured for those who do not place the Chip correctly.

SCORES

The ACSI scores apply for the classification of the Italian Championship.

STARTING BIB

Display of the race number on the bike and back in a VISIBLE manner is obligatory and MUST NOT BE CHANGED. The number must not be rolled up. Participants with numbers that are not visible will be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Jury and the Organizing Committee.

RACE TIME, STANDINGS

The timing for the definition of rankings will be calculated according to the following criterion:
ABSOLUTE
1.Vip and Red grid nos. 1-1,200: gun time: for all the starters in this grid, the race time is calculated from the official race starting time. For all the other grids, from No. 1,201 onwards, gun time will be used as reference for calculation, but with a starting time relative to the first athlete of each grid who has crossed the timing mat.
CATEGORIES
For all starters in EACH GRID, the race time is calculated from the actual crossing of EACH CYCLIST on the line of departure.
N.B.: THOSE WHO START IN A GRID THAT DOES NOT MATCH THAT ON THEIR BIB WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Those who do not cross the START and FINISH line mats will not be in the ranking.

STARTING GRIDS

STARTING GRIDS FOR 2023
The best time achieved in the last 2 years will be considered for grid assignment. The absolute time is considered.

VIP GRID 1-50
Invitation / charity membership (registration for charity)

RED GRID - HONOR 51 - 1200
Times of the 2021 and 2022 editions.
GRANFONDO route: M under h 04:46:00 / F under h 05:11:00
MEDIOFONDO route: M under h 03:00:00 / F under h 03:21:00
Hotel 3 nights (limited places)
ACSI 2022 MERIT GRID
Faithful 10 editions

YELLOW GRID from nr 1201 - 2500
Times of the 2021 and 2022 editions.
GRANFONDO route: M under h 05:11:00 / F under h 05:41:00
MEDIOFONDO route: M under h 03:16:00 / F under h 03:46:00
Hotel 2 nights (limited places)

ORANGE GRID from nr 2501 - 3500
Times of the 2021 and 2022 editions
GRANFONDO route: M under h 05:26:00 / F under h 06:10:00
MEDIOFONDO route: M under h 03:30:00 / F under h 04:10:00
Hotel 1 night (limited places)

WHITE GRID from nr 3501 - 4500
Times of the 2021 and 2022 editions
GRANFONDO route: M under h 05:55:00 / F under h 07:00:00
MEDIOFONDO route: M under h 04:00:00 / F under h 04:40:00

BLUE GRID from nr 4501 - 6000
Times of the 2021 and 2022 editions
GRANFONDO route: M over h 05:55:00 / F over h 07:00:00
MEDIOFONDO route: M over h 04:00:00 / F over h 04:40:00

6001 - 6200 GREEN - V Grid
Reserved for E-bikes

The best time achieved in the last 2 years will be considered for grid allocation.

MECHANICAL AND HEALTH ASSISTANCE

Mechanical assistance free of charge all along the route (the mechanic is paid directly for spare parts). Health care for all participants. In case of withdrawal, wait for the broom wagon or report your withdrawal to the organization. To all those who are late compared to the schedule, assistance will not be guaranteed. The telephone numbers for assistance will be inside the race packet.

ROAD RULES

Information to the participating athletes and escorts for their safety. Participants are required to observe the rules governing road traffic as well as all those commonly defined as "ordinary prudence” for the duration of the touristic cycling event from start to finish. Please note that the event takes place on public roads and in any weather condition. The organization accepts no liability for any accidents that may occur before, during and after the event to athletes and escorts. TEAM CARS OR SCOOTERS ARE NOT AUTHORISED TO ACCOMPANY THE ATHLETES under penalty of disqualification of the parties and beneficiary teams. For matters not provided for, rules that regulate ACSI CICLISMO events will apply. The organizer is expressly free from liability for circumstances, any damage caused by acts attributable exclusively to the participant, as well as damage to property or persons that the participant causes on his own initiative. The organizer is expressly free from liability for circumstances resulting from an accident and/or force majeure, or due to circumstances that the organizer could not, with professional diligence, reasonably foresee or resolve. The payment of the fee automatically implies acceptance of the rules. It is compulsory to wear an approved full safety helmet.

CIMA PANTANI

CIMA PANTANI CRONOSCALATA (timed uphill cycle race) and 'The 60-second challenge'

Cronoscalata and Gran Premio Della Montagna (King of the Mountains): climbers ranking valid for the long route on the Montevecchio Cima Pantani climb.

The 60-second challenge: special ranking and diploma for cyclists that will face the climb of Cima Pantani in a MAXIMUM OF 17 MINUTES, not falling below the MINIMUM TIME OF 16 MINUTES.

SPECIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

TROFEO SAP SPORT RAVENNA – TROFEO CESP

Classification reserved to all the members of the Police Forces and the Armed Forces participating in Mediofondo and Granfondo event. Members of the following list can enter this classification: Polizia di Stato, Arma dei Carabinieri, Guardia di Finanza, Corpo Forestale dello Stato, Polizia Penitenziaria, Corpo dei Vigili del Fuoco, Comandi di Polizia Municipale, Comandi di Polizia Provinciale, Esercito, Capitaneria di Porto, Aeronautica, Marina Militare. Membership to this category must be indicated upon registration.

SPECIAL AIMANC CLASSIFICATION

Classification reserved to all AIMANC members - Italian Cyclist Magistrates Lawyers Notaries Association - enrolled in the mediofondo and granfondo race. Membership to this category must be indicated upon registration.
Prizes will be awarded to the first man and woman of the medium and long routes.

REFRESHMENTS AND PASTA PARTY

Refreshment points will be along the route and at the finish. At the finish pasta party c/o Fantini Club. Important: To access the pasta party you must hand in the voucher found inside the race packet at the entrance.
It will be possible to purchase the Pasta party voucher for accompanying persons at the Fantini Club bar counter.
In order to protect the environment, it is forbidden to throw garbage along the roads, placing it in the appropriate containers located near the refreshment points and/or at the finish line.

Anyone caught by the organization staff and/or race officials in non-compliance with this rule will be disqualified, or penalized at the discretion of the jury.

REPLACEMENT OR CANCELLATION

The replacement or cancellation of an athlete will be accepted only by 15 February 2023 by paying a contribution of € 10.00 for secretarial expenses.
In the event of the replacement of an athlete, the fee must be paid by the due date together with the new athlete’s data.
In the event of a cancellation, the fee must be paid by the due date together with the request to keep the registration valid for the 2023 edition.
In no case will the fee be returned.
Please send requests to info@granfondoviadelsale.com, the organization will provide bank details on which to make the payment.

REGISTRATION VERIFICATION AND CARD UPDATE

You will be able to independently verify your registration on the Winning Time website at the link:
https://www.winningtime.it/web/main.php?mac=calendar_main&item=2467 after accessing the restricted area with your credentials.
As you scroll down the page you will find fields to enter your first and last name and search.
To complete your registration you MUST provide your valid membership card number for the current season.
You can update your card number yourself by accessing your personal area at www.winningtime.it.
In case you are not in possession of your card, you can regularize your position once you purchase your card during the event.

VARIATIONS

The organization reserves the right at any time to make changes to the regulation and to the route.
Note: should the event be cancelled in the case of force majeure beyond the control of the organization, the organizing committee reserves the right to withhold the registration fees paid.

The organizing committee reserves the right to claim damages for those with bad behaviour, should they cause a negative effect on the event's image.

For information please contact: info@granfondoviadelsale.com