Some have decided that their concept of this program should override ours, and have been angry that we didn't change the program to suit their vision. Others have found winning their category to be of paramount importance, and have refused to upgrade for long periods after they should. I am particularly bothered by this sandbagging. We will run it in accord with our stated principles. We will attempt to prevent future sandbagging by regularly forwarding our standings to the local district reps, and, where appropriate, ask for action.
Entry is automatic.
All road races promoted by a sponsoring club are included, and any time you enter such a race you are automatically included in the program. In addition, district championship events in a rider's home district are included. All local clubs are sponsors, so those not riding for a sponsoring club are riding for somebody out of the area. This is a program developed by the local clubs to enliven the season and encourage participation in local races, and enhance local club membership. Those racing for non-local teams are presumably doing so for other benefits, and we see them as having rejected the local teams as inadequate.