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2026 C1+C2 Selections
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| ManGame-Admin |
Posted on 22-07-2026 02:59
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Here is the file that will be used to select C1/C2 races, as well as HC for CT teams.
PCT: https://pcmdaily....tions.xlsx
CT: https://pcmdaily....tions.xlsx
These files have both changed from the preliminary versions please redownload and populate this version.
PCT and CT Wildcard Selection: https://pcmdaily.com/images/mg/2026/F...ection.xls
PCT teams have a total of 163 race days, including their and PTHC race days.
CT teams have a total of 140 race days,
CT teams can also select HC race days, keeping in mind there are limited HC slots available for most races.
C1+C2 Completion Instructions
First fill out the yellow cells at the top of the tab with the team and band selection information (PCT Only). Mandatory races are already flagged, do not edit those.
PCT teams will be required to sign up to at least 12 C2 race days. The restrictions on riders they can enter into C2 races are as following:
A maximum OVL of 74.49, with stat restrictions as follows-
Cobbles no greater than 75
TT/PRL no greater than 76
Specific stat restriction apply only to C2 races that feature the relevant terrain.
To select a race, put a '1' in the yellow cells in column K.
Priorities
Column L is the priorities column. This is necessary, because you will not be guaranteed entry into every race you want to ride - due to the limit of 24 teams per race.
PCT teams receive prioritized entry into C1 races by default.
CT teams receive prioritized entry into C2 races by default.
This means you have guaranteed entry into those races.
PCT teams: You need to put a priority marker next to every C2 race you wish to enter. Put "P1" by your top priority race, "P2" by your next priority, and so on.
CT teams: You need to put a priority marker next to every C1 and HC race you wish to enter. Put "P1" by your top priority race, "P2" by your next priority, and so on. Again, please give quite a few priorities there.
All teams should then include at least eight additional NX priority markers "N1", "N2", "N3", "N4", ... next to races you have not signed up for in your initial selection. These represent your back-up races, in case you do not receive entry to your initial selections. They can be in any category, although for PCT teams, they should only be necessary for C2 races. This will help to quicken the race assignment process, although in each case, you will be asked to confirm you are happy with the proposed change - and have the opportunity to change your mind.
It may be that eight extra races are not enough. In that case, we will follow up for additional choices. However, note that for any additional races, you will no longer receive prioritized entry into your main divisional races over teams from the other division. Feel free to send in a longer backup list to speed things up.
Example of how this works:
Spoiler CT team.
They choose their 140 RDs wherever, and by the C1 races they pick, they put P1 next to the one they want the most; then P2; then P3, etc for however many C1/HC races they went for.
Then they have 8 NX choices. These need to go by races they haven't selected.
So lets say e.g.:
N1 for Tour Down Under (C1)
N2 for GP Izola (C1)
N3 for Coppa Placci (C2)
N4 for Tour of Britain (C1)
N5 for Tour of California (C1)
N6
N7
N8
If you fail to add priorities to your file, you are more likely to lose out on your aimed races!
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Scenarios:
1) They wanted to be in Olympia TTT, but it has only 1 slot left after PCT teams have chosen and two CT teams wanted in. The other team gave it P1, this one only gave it P7 - so this team loses out. We can't give them top choice TDU as that is 6 RD, so we give them a space in GP Izola instead.
2) They are rejected from 6 C1 RD. We give them TDU, which isn't full.
3) They are rejected from 6 C1 RD, but TDU is also full. We give them GP Izola and Coppa Placci. Coppa Placci was full, but we kick out a PCT team. The CT team still needs 2 more RD to fill, and no other options, so we need to ask them.
They say they want GP Plouay (C2). But this is also full, and as it was not in their 8 NX choices, we will no longer kick out a PCT team, they need to pick something else.
Submission is (1) in discord to UlrichU (preferred) or (2) uploading the file to your Dropbox folder and PMing ManGame-Admin to say your C1/C2 choices are done.
Choices are due by August 3, Midnight site time
Wildcards - PCT
Enter your team name in cell B1
Wildcard requests should be completed by entering a priority from 1 (highest) to n (lowest) for each race of the type you have purchased in column B. You can only request wildcard if you have entered the required fee on your transfer sheet. If no races are available of the type you select you will be offered other types. If you do not wish to take the alternative or there are no other openings your payment will be refunded.
Wildcards - CT
Enter your team name in cell B1
Wildcard requests should be completed by entering a 1 in column J of each race you want. Enter priority from P1 to Px in the priority column (K) for each race. Enter N1 to Nx for your next choices should you not get your priority choices. Bands 4 and 6 are not listed as they are already full.
You can only request wildcard days equal to the amount purchased on your transfer sheet. If your P and N priorities are not available you will be offered other races or may take a refund.
Wildcard use no race days and score no points.
Submission is (1) in discord to UlrichU (preferred) or (2) uploading the file to your Dropbox folder and PMing ManGame-Admin to say your wildcard choices are done.
If you do not purchase wildcards please either message UlrichU in discord or message ManGame-Admin to say you are not purchasing wildcards. This will speed up the process.
Choices are due by August 3, Midnight site time
Feel free to ask questions here.
NEW UPLOAD LOCATION: https://www.dropb...gzd2ojgj2x
Please do not use the old Dropbox folders. In case you have submitted already, no need to do it again. Please include your team name in the file so that we are able to distinguish.
Edited by AbhishekLFC on 03-08-2026 12:18
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 22-07-2026 10:05
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Can PCT teams apply for the [CT GTM] races, and do these races have the same RD use and OVL restrictions as other CT2 races?
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 22-07-2026 10:12
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Ollfardh wrote:
Can PCT teams apply for the [CT GTM] races, and do these races have the same RD use and OVL restrictions as other CT2 races?
Yes to both questions. And same XP as well.
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| ManGame-Admin |
Posted on 24-07-2026 01:44
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A couple of selection files already in, which made me think of two things to add:
1. If you could add your teamname_ as a prefix in the file name before returning it that would be good (no need for the early birds to resubmit)
2. It is not mandatory to select all your days, you can not go over the limit, you can go under it. The only good reason I can think of for doing this is if you are 1 day short due to not selecting races that add up to an even number. But it is an option. |
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| Ulrich Ulriksen |
Posted on 01-08-2026 19:40
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Bumping this - don't forget C1+C2 selections and wildcards due by end of day site time on Monday.
If you are not doing wildcards please PM that to mangame admin or pm me on discord or mention it when you submit C1+C2 choices.
Also per the request on discord all profiles can be downloanded here:
https://pcmdaily....rofiles.7z
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 03-08-2026 12:00
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If you have not submitted already, please upload C1/C2 selections and wildcards here: https://www.dropb...gzd2ojgj2x
Please do not use the old folders. Please add Team Name to your file so that we can easily identify them.
Deadline is tonight!
Edited by AbhishekLFC on 03-08-2026 12:25
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Posted on 06-08-2026 22:57
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| ManGame-Admin |
Posted on 04-08-2026 02:27
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Pretty impressive submission with just 2 entries not submitted by the deadline with PCT at 100% compliance.
Going to give those two managers a short grace period. Expect messages about oversubscriptions to start late site time tomorrow or Wednesday. In general C2 doesn't look bad so most PCT managers probably got their first choices, but no guarantee yet.
More oversubscription in C1 with USA Pro Cycling Challenge being the most popular race so far with 29 entries. |
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 05-08-2026 08:51
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When can we get confirmation? I would like to start planning before my next holiday.
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 05-08-2026 09:33
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Ollfardh wrote:
When can we get confirmation? I would like to start planning before my next holiday.
By tonight/tomorrow morning is the plan.
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| ManGame-Admin |
Posted on 06-08-2026 04:53
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All C1+C2 selections have been received. If you don't have a message about replacements in either discord or PM then your C1+C2 selections are good as submitted. This is true for all PCT teams but only Karthago and Incaline did not have changes among CT teams.
All other CT teams should have a message confirming the changes and if needed asking for additional selections. Make sure to make the indicated changes in your selection file before you copy the race list to your planner.
Wildcards still have to be determined. Check totals for the planner will be released later this week once alterations are confirmed and wildcards are resolved.
The following races were over subscribed:
Badaling International
Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne
Strade Bianche
Tour d'Andorra
Tour of America
Tour of Norway
Euskal Bizikleta
GP Izola
GP Wallonie
La Tropicale Amissa Bongo
Tour de Langkawi
Tour of Britain
Tour of California
USA Pro Cycling Challenge
In addition the following races are also at max subscription:
Giro dell'Emilia
Le Samyn
Lisbon Classic
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Paris Tours
Tour de Pologne
Baltic Chain Tour
Berlin ProRace
Gisborne GP
Lillestrom GP
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| Heine |
Posted on 06-08-2026 04:59
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Fun to see so many races full!
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| ivaneurope |
Posted on 06-08-2026 05:07
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Well, my promotion chances are dead
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| betancur |
Posted on 06-08-2026 06:41
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Seems weird that all PCT Teams and even some CT teams got all their choices, but here is our team loosing out on 5 races. |
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 06-08-2026 06:56
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PCT teams not that surprising. Only 17 CT teams means at least 7 free spots in every C2 race, most probably having even more. And PCT teams need only 12 C2 RDs.
CT teams need far more C1 RDs, but I feel like there are less available races than there used to be, so guess it's much more crowded. CT teams getting all their preferred races must be a mix between smart priorities and luck... Missing out on 5 races probably means you had some general favourites with rather low prios - but as said before, I just think feel like there are less options available in general.
I think that if many CT teams now have to switch from a C1 to a C2 race, maybe some categories should be adapted for next year.
Easiest solution would be to add more races again, but then we'll first need more reporters. And maybe someone to help Ulrich with the races
Edited by Fabianski on 06-08-2026 07:04
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| Caspi |
Posted on 06-08-2026 12:22
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betancur wrote:
Seems weird that all PCT Teams and even some CT teams got all their choices, but here is our team loosing out on 5 races.
I have to go beyond my N8, if that's any consolation...
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| seancoll |
Posted on 06-08-2026 17:17
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Caspi/Betancur: this is why I’m hoping we can do an evaluation of this versus last year to see how the change of division size and mandatory races is making it difficult.
Would overall say that almost all the races with oversubscriptions are ones I’d have expected to fill up. Certainly easy to end up in a tough spot if you’re fighting for all the major stage races or hilly classics.
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| sammyt93 |
Posted on 06-08-2026 20:43
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Sounds like we could have moved a few more races from C2 to C1 rather than having to add more races to the calendar
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