Rules — NOS

Online registration will close at noon the day before each event. Day of registration will be available, but will cost an addition $10.
- A USA-Cycling license is required for participation in all cycling events.
- One-day, and yearly memberships can be purchased at USAcycling.org, or within the online registration process.
- Day of licenses can be purchased the day of the event, yearly licenses will not be available.
All weather decisions will be made via the NOS Newsletter, Social Media, and the email you provide during registration.
- Weather cancelations will be made no later than 1 day prior to the event.
- If a race is to be delayed, that update will be made before 6AM on race-day.
- All races that happen before June 29th will use June 29th as their rain date.
- All events happening after June 29th will use September 14th as their rain date.
Check-in for each event will end 15 minutes before each event
- If registering at the event, please arrive at the registration table at least 30 minutes in advance.
Most podium presentations will happen directly after the race, to ensure the event runs smoothly please stick around the start/finish area after your race has concluded.

A helmet must be worn at all times while riding a bike
If you wish to pass make your presence known! Ask to pass, and make sure the other rider is aware of you.
- If someone is asking to pass, you must let them pass. If you are leading a race or in contention for a podium spot, hold your line and do not interfere with a rider attempting to pass.
Head phones cannot be used during any race.
Hand-ups, and assistance with a mechanical issue are allowed only in the feed-zone.
Food, drink, wheels, and other items can be placed in the feed zone before a race and can be used during the race. If the item isn’t in the feed-zone before the race begins, you cannot use it.
Unsportsmanlike behavior will result in a DNF or withholding of series points. This is our umbrella policy rule, don’t make us use it.