HPTA Practical Urban Transportation Assoc.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

***Any item on this page is under development and should be seen as suggestions and not the final version of PUTT. Please revisit this page for updates.***

We especially encourage the participation of cyclists of all ages, fitness levels and, levels of disability. ( If you have a special disability that may have to be accomodated - please let us know in advance)

STATIC EVALUATION
Each participant will be evaluated on various items such as daytime visibility, nighttime visibility, bad weather protection for rider and loads, locks, tools for repair, etc. Participants are encouraged to bring any items that may be appropriate for enhancing urban cycling, and load carrying in a range of conditions.

WRITTEN EVALUATION
Each participant will do a written test about bicycle safety and legality. It will be based on Cycling Skills ( pamphlet) which can be obtained at: 1-800-373-5099  OR
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/cycling/cyclingskills.htm
PRACTICAL EVALUATION:
COURSE LAYOUT:
-150ft x 250ft
- roads are about 15 ft wide
- there will be 9 stop signs
- there is a set of roads on the outside and one middle road ( figure 8)
- stores and drop points will be scattered throughout
- there will be ?hazards? on the course

POSSIBLE STORES / DROP POINTS:
- grocery store ( eggs, flowers,bag of soil,watermelon,laundry detergent, 2l pop, etc)
- hardware store ( 3 (2x4x8 Ft.) lumber, light bulbs, pails,bag of cement ,square tubs , etc)
- department store (beachball, plastic child's toy, food items,  flower pots with plants, kitty litter, large container, etc)
- mailbox
- used clothing store ( various clothes, etc)
- library ( books, magazines, etc)
- home

CURRENT SPONSORS:
Harold & Goetz Hardware Staples-Business Depot Wal-Mart Canada

POSSIBLE TIMING:( ten minutes)
Each participant will leave from the lower right corner of the course, and circle the route exterior counterclockwise, one lap. The next lap will be a figure 8 clockwise. The stores/stops will be marked and followed alphabetically. There will be items at each location with clearly marked points values, ascending with the fragility, weight, size and difficulty of the item. The points valued for the items will be added at ?home?. The course will also have points values accessed for safe and legal cycling ( proper stops, hand signals,  and avoiding hazards, ( glass, parked cars, etc).