Howdy all. I'm wondering about the rules. Is there somewhere on this site where one can read the rules? Specifically, I was wondering what happens if you get lapped. When the bell rings, do you still have to do another lap? I went to the Driveway tonight, and it sure was a learning experience - don't loose the group! I was told that the 4/5s start off easy and then go faster and faster, but it seems to be pretty fast right from the start. It's really hard pushing solo. I realized it was futile to push so hard trying to catch up, so I backed off and waited until I got lapped and then hung on to the group. Your input is appreciated. Thanks!

Marty- good question. The rule is that everyone finishes on the same lap. So if you've been lapped and you pass through the start finish area and the lap cards say one lap to go, you only have one lap left. However, you'll be considered one lap behind at the finish. So, for instance, if you're in a group of 25 guys (including you) and you're the only one in the group who has been lapped, even if you won the bunch sprint, you'd still be considered last out of the group- because basically- you're a lap down. Make sense?

You can download and read the USAC rule book at

http://www.usacycling.org/forms/RdTrkCx_rulebook.pdf

See you out there.

Best,
Andrew Willis
Promoter of the Driveway Series