FAQ Cycling Expert
How can I participate?
Go to the website www.cycling-expert.eu. The game only works online.
How often can I participate?
For each address you can participate 2 times. We want to prohibit certain names showing up frequently in the overall standings, to give as much people as possible a chance to win.
Is there a minimum age for participation?
Yes, you can only participate from, the moment you are 18 years or older.
What is the entry fee?
The nice thing about this game is that it is totally free. So it will cost you nothing.
How many riders can I select?
For each team you can select 18 riders. Pay attention: you can select only 1 rider per PRO Tour Team. For each race you will have to select 8 riders out of your team.
When will the rankings be published?
Normally the rankings will be published within 3 hours after the finish of the race. The Organisation remains the right to change this rule.
How do I know which riders do participate in the races?
The game is not a lottery but a game for real fans of cycling. Part of this game is a good preparation, just like real teammanagers have to do for each race. So you have to know which of your riders are in good shape and moreover you can visit the website of the specific race for the startlist to find out if your 8 riders definitely will start in that race. If you select the wrong riders you will not be able to score points with that riders.
Till when can I select my team?
Actually you can do this all year long. Also during the season prizes can be won, so its interesting to start at any moment. However if you really want to go for the final win in the overall standing its better to start from the beginning. The first race where points can be won is Omloop het Nieuwsblad on February 25th.
Till when can I select a team for a specific race?
Normally you can select your team till 1 hour before the start of the race. After that the entry will stop automatically. During a race it is not possible anymore to make any changes in your team.
What happens when I forget to submit my team?
If, for a specific race you forget to submit your team or you are to late and the entry is closed then the team you most recently selected will attend at the race. Obviously this can mean that certain riders of your team do not actually attend in the race. So for these riders it will not be possible to gain points. Pay attention: in some moments there will be 2 races at the same time where you can win points. In that case you will have to submit 2 teams. You can only select each rider once. A Rider can never participate in 2 races at the same time.
I want to set up a friendsleague, how does this work?
During registration you can choose for a friends competition. Give this competition a specific name and transmit this name to all your friends. When they register they can choose the same name end from that moment on your competition starts.
Is it possible to change riders in my team during the game?
Just like in the real peleton you can only select your team at the beginning of the season and only these 18 riders are in your team for the whole season.
What happens with my personal data?
The information you entered during registration will only be used for the use of this game. Information will not be given to third parties.
What must i do when I forgot my password?
Click on: “Password forgotten” Fill in your emailaddress and the password will be send to you again.
What prizes can i win?
At this moment the following prizes are available:
A year free patrol
A year free cinema
A race bicycle
An Ipad
An Iphone
During the course of the game other prizes will be added.
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