RaceDay 2.0 simplifies the process of generating the standard 16-column CSV file required for uploading results to USA Cycling’s National Ranking System. However, it’s important to ensure that the categories, gender, class, and age are correctly formatted to match the specific requirements of USA Cycling.

Steps to Adjust CSV for USA Cycling’s Ranking System:

1. Exporting the Results:

   • RaceDay 2.0 automatically generates the 16-column CSV file, which is formatted according to USA Cycling’s specifications.

2. Category, Gender, Class, and Age Adjustments:

   • Category: Ensure that the athlete’s category (e.g., Men’s Cat 1, Women’s Cat 3) is properly reflected in the CSV file.
   • Gender: Confirm that the gender field correctly reflects “M” for male or “F” for female.
   • Class: The class should be mapped correctly to the appropriate division (e.g., Elite, U23, Junior).
   • Age: The age field should be accurately calculated based on the athlete’s birthdate, ensuring compliance with USA Cycling’s age group rules.

3. Review USA Cycling’s Results and Rankings Guide:

   • If you’re unsure about the exact formatting or adjustments required, USA Cycling provides a Results and Rankings Guide. This guide offers detailed instructions on how to format results for submission, including the proper handling of categories, gender, class, and age.

4. Adjustments in RaceDay 2.0:

   • If needed, RaceDay allows for manual editing of the CSV file to make these changes before uploading to USA Cycling’s system.

5. Help and Support:

   • If you encounter any issues or need more guidance, you can follow the provided link to USA Cycling’s Results and Rankings Guide, which will provide detailed explanations and examples.

By following the instructions in the guide and verifying the necessary fields, you can ensure that the CSV file matches USA Cycling’s specifications and successfully uploads the event results to their National Ranking System.