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Cyclone October Challenge 2024

The “Cyclone October Challenge” (COC) is an eagerly anticipated event that brings a whirlwind of energy to cycling community every October. This annual festival draws cyclists of all ages and abilities out onto the roads, creating a vibrant celebration of cycling.

Participants join the COC for a variety of reasons: some to rekindle their love for riding, others to push their endurance and speed to new heights, and many to dive deeper into the technical aspects of cycling. But beyond these individual goals, the COC is about forging new friendships and strengthening the bonds within the cycling community.

At its core, the COC, reminds everyone that no matter their personal goals, they’re all part of one big team. This year’s challenge follows a similar format to past editions, but with exciting new tweaks and introductions to keep things fresh and engaging.

As October approaches, the city’s cyclists prepare for the arrival of this “cyclone,” ready to hit the roads together in a spirited display of unity, determination, and joy.

Will you be joining the COC this year?

Categories:

  • Group Registration: A team of 6 riders can register together for the Cyclone October Challenge.
    • The team captain is responsible for assembling the team and must provide the details of all team members by September 20, 2024.
    • Other team member also need to register on cyclone website by 26th of Sept.
    • Riders playing in team, their Individual kms will not be calculated. If they want to play Individual as well, then they need to register separately as Individuals.

  • Individual Registration: Participants have the option to register individually and take on a personal challenge, allowing them to set and achieve their own cycling goals while still being part of the vibrant Cyclone October Challenge community.

Registration Fees:

·        Group Registration (6 People): ₹4500

·        Individual Registration: ₹750

*If a rider wants to participate in the group challenge but is unable to form a team, the Cyclone team will assist by placing them in a team with other like-minded riders. However, once assigned, the rider is required to join the designated team. Please note that Cyclone is not responsible for the team’s dynamics or internal coordination during the event. 

RULES OF THE GAME:

  • COC event date: 1st October to 25th October 2024.
  • There are no designated off days; however, riders or groups have the flexibility to schedule their own 5 off days throughout the COC Event month to take a break as needed.

RECORDING OF RIDES:

  • STRAVA IS Mandatory: All participants must use Strava to track their cycling activities throughout the challenge period. It is essential that all activities are recorded on this platform. 
  • All the riders must join the cyclone cycling club on Strava https://www.strava.com/clubs/CycloneCyclingClub
  • Manually entered data that is not recorded through the Strava app will not be accepted.
  • Tagged activities on Strava will not be deemed valid.
  • Since this is a outdoor cycling challenge and Indoor Trainer will not be accepted.
  • To maintain transparency in results, all participants are required to keep their profiles public.

KILOMETERS CRITERIA:

Riders are encouraged to ride as many kilometers as possible each day to maintain a competitive edge during the challenge. However, the kilometers will be counted according to the following criteria:

  • On Weekdays: A minimum of 20 km and a maximum of 35 km will be counted, unless it is a Bonus Challenge day.
  • For the group event, a minimum of 5 riders must participate each day for their daily kilometers to be counted. If there are only 4 riders, the data will automatically be marked as 0.
  • On Weekends (Sunday): A minimum of 50 km and a maximum of 75 km will be considered, except on Bonus Challenge days.
  • BRM Consideration: For participants undertaking a BRM during October, the BRM ride will be counted towards the challenge. The maximum kilometers will follow the challenge criteria: 35 km for weekdays and 75 km for Sundays, unless a bonus endurance challenge is active.

BONUS Challenges: The dates for these challenges will be announced as weekly surprises.

·        Individual/Group Time Trail (Speed Ride): ITT and GTT Challenge. (Date will be announced after the event starts)

·        Endurance Challenge:

  • Teams that complete 625 km in one day with a minimum of 5 riders and achieve 5 century rides will receive a 100 km bonus.
  • Individual challengers will earn a 50 km bonus for completing a 150 km ride.
  • (Specific date will be announced, after an event starts)

Regularity Challenge: Teams that have all 5 members cycling for at least 15 days will receive a 50 km bonus at the end of the month, with only one Super Bonus available per team. Individual challengers will also receive an additional 50 km bonus.

Bonus Points:

  • General: 1 Km = 1 Point
  • Challenge Segments:
    • ITT/GTT: 100,75,50 Points
    • Regularity: 100 Points
    • Endurance:
      • Group: 100 Points
      • Individual: 50 Points

OTHER TERMS:

  • Common Route Ride: Common Route Ride: To promote camaraderie and strengthen connections among Cyclone riders across the chapter, we will host a common route ride every Sunday of the month during the event. Although participation is not mandatory, all team members are encouraged to join.
  • Cycling Jersey: Teams are encouraged to create their own jerseys, but including the CYCLONE CYCLING CLUB logo is mandatory. For the best deals on jersey production, teams can contact the Cyclone jury team for assistance.

Winners/Finishers/Recognition:

  • Participation Certificate:
    • All participants will get digital participation certificate.
  • Finisher Medal:
    • All Rider completes min 300km mark will get finisher medal.
  • Team/Individual Winning Criteria:
    • The top 3  will be announced and recognized at the conclusion of the challenge.
  • Discount on cyclone Merchandise: All rider will be eligible for 10% discount on all Cyclone merchandise on Shop.cyclone.org.in. (Please get discount code from event director.)

In the event of any disputes, the jury’s decision will be considered final.

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Happy Cycling

Team Cyclone