Frequently Asked Questions

What is ParcorPlus?

ParcorPlus is designed for cycling enthusiasts who are looking to regularly benchmark their capabilities in real-world conditions among friends and peers. This platform is ideal for those who want to engage in group rides without the intimidation or cost often associated with such events. ParcorPlus focuses on creating shared experiences that are challenging, social, and fun that’s accessible to all levels of cyclists.

We create events that anyone can join.

How do I create a new event?

Step 1: Design your Parcor (parcours) by creating a route with segments in your favorite mapping app (Strava or ridewithgps). This will be your event's path.

Step 2: Add your segments. These are timed parts of the ride, with the rest of the route being neutral. Choose segments that lie on the same path as your 'route' and avoid busy or dangerous roads.

Step 3: Upload your Route and Segments to create your Event. Here, you can opt for segments to contribute to the points classification, which may include bonus points (bonifications) for the General Classification.

Step 4: Invite friends and colleagues by sharing the event's secret URL, enabling them to register and join.

How do the different segment classifications work?

Segments are classified into five difficulty ratings based on altitude and distance. This system helps riders understand the challenge level of segments at a glance.

Altitude Gain (m)	Distance (km)	Difficulty Category	Rating
<100	<10	Cat 5	★☆☆☆☆
<250	<20	Cat 4	★★☆☆☆
<400	<50	Cat 3	★★★☆☆
<700	<80	Cat 2	★★★★☆
>700	>80	Cat 1	★★★★★

What are bonifications, and how are they determined?

Segments with bonifications are automatically allocated bonus seconds which contribute to the general classification time, whilst points gained for each segment contribute to the overall Points Classification.

Cat 1 ★★★★★:

Position	Points	Bonus Seconds
1	20	10
2	15	7
3	10	5
4	8	3
5	6	2
6	3	1
7	2	0
8	1	0

Cat 2 ★★★★☆:

Position	Points	Bonus Seconds
1	15	7
2	10	4
3	6	2

Cat 3 ★★★☆☆:

Position	Points	Bonus Seconds