Verge Series #1

About The Verge Series

This race is Round 1 of the 2025 Verge Series.   The Verge Series links the Kissena Cycling Club Prospect Park Series into an overall competition with Verge leader kits and overall prizes awarded to the winners of the Category 2-3 and Master 40+ events. There are also separate Sprint and KOM competitions in the Category 2-3 and Masters races. There are no overall competitions in the Category 4/5 event.

Click here for detailed information on how points are scored for each competition, prizes, and Frequently Asked Questions. 

NEW FOR 2025: PLEASE READ!!!- UPDATED

For 2025 all Prospect Park and Floyd Bennett Field races will be timed using active timing chips(Except for Cat 5 races). The chips will allow us to provide faster, live results along with lap time reports, KOM and Sprint results, updated series standings and other features to be added at later dates. You must have a timing chip to be scored in the KOM or Sprint competitions. 

All riders in the Cat 2-3 and Masters 40+ will need to have a timing chip to race. Riders in the Cat 4/5 race will NOT need a chip. Timing chips are available to purchase along with your registration as a merchandise item. If you are a CRCA member and already have a chip you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you have a chip for the NJ TT or CX series, you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you purchased a chip for the Lucarelli & Castaldi Prospect Series you DO NOT need to buy a chip. Basically, if you already own a red, Race Result chip you are good to go. If you are here on vacation and only plan on racing one race, please contact me and we will sort you out so you don't have to purchase a chip. 

The chips are guaranteed to work for a minimum of 5 years and can be used in multiple different series. Currently, the chips will work for CRCA races, both Prospect Series, FBF Tues nights, NJ TT Series and NJ CX series. More races and series will be added shortly. 

The chip cost is $75 and you will own and be responsible for your chip. If you decide at any time that you do not want to participate in either of the Prospect series you can return the chip for a pro-rated refund. You will receive a refund equal to your original purchase price minus a rental fee of $5 per race you have entered. For example, if you have entered 4 races you would receive a $55 refund($75-$20). Only riders who purchased a chip for the FBF or PP series are eligible for this refund program.

Registration 

Online registration ONLY. No exceptions.Register early! The field limits are strictly enforced and most fields have filled up in the past. NEW FOR 2025: You will receive one set of fabric bibs to use at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races. PLEASE just remember to always bring your bibs. I'm making it easy, one set of numbers for the whole year. Don't lose them or forget them. If you do, there will be a $15 replacement fee. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Masters, Women, and Juniors race with their category.  Junior entry fee is $10. Juniors: please use code PPJunior to receive your discount. Women entry fee is $25. Women: please use code PPWomen to receive your discount. Please do not abuse the coupon. If you don't qualify for it, DON'T use it. 

Start/Finish Location

The Start/Finish and registration area is located at the 3rd Street entrance at Prospect Park West.  This is the same location we use every year, about a 1/4 mile past the main hill and Grand Army Plaza.

Daily Prizes

Cat 2-3 = $215 all cash prize list. 4 places.Masters 40+ = $215 all cash prize list. 4 places.Cat 4/5/Novice = Medals. 5 places.

Overall Competitions (Cat 2-3 and Masters 40+)

General Classification (GC). The first 10 riders at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Castelli Series yellow leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.CIS Training Systems King of the Mountain (KOM). There are 2 sprints at the top of the hill in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the CIS Training Systems polka-dot leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.The Savory Team Sprint Competition. There are 2 sprints at the Start/Finish line in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the The Savory Team green leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.

Overall Competitions Prizes (Cat 2-3 and Masters 40+)

$1,800 in cash prizes.  Here's the breakdown:

General Classification (GC). $450 cash prizes per category. 3 places.King of the Mountain (KOM). $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.Sprint. $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

Disclaimer

Promoter reserves the right to shorten race distances due to weather conditions and/or time constraints.Promoter reserves the right to cancel, combine fields and/or reduce prize money if minimum fields are not met.

Course Description

3.4 mile loop along the park roadway in Prospect Park. The course features one moderate (big ring) hill and sweeping turns. Although the course is closed to traffic, you will frequently encounter other park users (pedestrians, cyclist etc.), on the park roadway. For this reason all competitors are advised to stay alert and be polite to other park users. 

VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!

Riders must not enter the "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left side of the roadway on the west side of the park for any reason.  Riders must not enter either "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left and right side of the roadway on the east side of the park for any reason. Any rider entering this lane, even momentarily, will be disqualified and suspended by USA Cycling and will not be permitted to race in NY Parks for three months and will not be permitted to race in any Kissena Cycling Club event in Prospect Park for one year. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES!