Alivio Tourist Park Road Season Opener - Twilight Gravel Ride

Details

Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2022
Course: Alivio Gravel
Entries open: Sat, 12 Feb 2022 9:00 AM AEDT
Entries close: Fri, 18 Feb 2022 6:00 PM AEDT
Pay online by: Fri, 18 Feb 2022 6:00 PM AEDT

Alivio CCC & VCC

We're super excited to announce our first combined VCC CCC road event of the year - the Alivio Tourist Park Twilight Gravel Ride.

This will be a family-friendly timed participation event starting at the Alivio Tourist Park, and taking in some great gravel roads and goat tracks through Bruce and O'Connor Ridges.

After the ride, VCC and CCC will jointly launch the 2022 Alivio Tourist Park road season, including announcing some of the cool stuff we've got planned, hand out awards for our 2021 VCC CCC Road Season Points winners, and shout all registered participants to a pizza buffet on Alivio's awesome Verandah.

Schedule

Check-in open from 530 pm
Roll away at 6pm
All Riders return to Alivio by 7 pm
Pizza Buffet 7-8pm
Presentations Start 730pm

What is Included in the registration price?

Alivio, VCC and CCC are going to look after you.

Your $10 gets you:

Event Entry
Pizza Buffet
Pool usage (yep - bring a towel)

We ask that you buy your own drinks.

If other non riding family or friends are coming please select the 'Meal Only' option when you register them.

The Alvio restaurant will also be operating, so you're welcome to buy a full blown dinner if pizza doesn't float your boat. You can see their menu here.

Combined Calendar

The Canberra and Vikings Cycling Clubs are proud to announce that this year's road season will be sponsored by Alivio Tourist Park.

VCC and CCC are again teaming up to bring you a combined road calendar for 2022. Each road race is the result of a collaborative effort from the two clubs, and supported by Alivio.

COVID-19 ADVICE

By registering for this event you agree to act in accordance with our COVID Safety Plan.

Event Information

Format - TImed Participation Ride - Just come and have fun!
Event Staff - As per the Volunteer Roster
Results - my.raceresult.com
Numbering - Frame Plate required - Passive Timing
Feedback - We want your feedback - Complete our feedback form each week after the race.

Location

Course Start is the Alvio Tourist Park.

Course Info

Gravel and Goat Tracks - 8.15km - Select Long Course when registering

Just the Gravel - 3.79km - Select Short Course when registering

Gravel and Goat Tracks

Starting at Alivio Tourist Park the course climbs some steep grades (20% plus - gearing will be crucial) before cruising along Reservoir Ridge Fire Trail for some great views back across Canberra. Riders then pick up some speed on the Bruce Ridge Fire Trail before a couple of quick dog legs, and a mandatory dismount to cross the Bruce Ridge Bike Path. The Northern Section of the trail is a series of tight and sweeping goat tracks that take in some of the best trails on O'Connor Ridge.

Riders then dismount again to cross the bike path, before enjoying a rolling section of the Bruce Pipeline Fire Trail to return to the start.

Riders can choose to do 1 or 2 laps.

Just the Gravel

Riders complete just the 'Gravel' section of the course and do not cross the bike path. 1 or 2 laps.

A note on the climb

The climb out of Alivio Tourist Park to the Reservoir Ridge Fire Trail is steep. Inexperienced riders may need to walk their bikes on this section.

Bikes

The course is suitable for Cyclocross, Gravel and Mountain Bikes, although if you're feeling particularly adventurous you can bring your Road Bike too.

Everyone's welcome!

In short, ride whatever you want, but gearing will help with some of the hills. And while the roads are in great condition, a road bike would be hard work.

Other Park Users

Our event approval is for non-exclusive use of Bruce and O'Connor Ridge. This means that other park users, including walkers and riders, may be in the Nature Reserves.

We ask that all participants give way to other park users.

Parking

If you are driving to Alivio please park on the Dryandra St gravel car park to the North of Kunzea St and ride or walk the short distance to Alivio.

VCC and CCC Season Numbers

VCC and CCC Season Numbers will be used at this event. If you have been issued with a VCC or CCC season number ensure you arrive at the event with your frame plate correctly fitted to your bike.

Non VCC and CCC riders who participate will be issued a temporary plate that must be returned after the event.

Registration

To ensure that we have a record of all participants registration is only via EntryBoss.

Licences

AusCycling 'Lifestyle' or better licences are required for this event.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct licence. This will be verified when you register.

No licence?

Not to worry! If you are eligible you can take out a 4-week free trial or sign up for a one or 7 day event licence.

Unfortunately, we can't accept other types of non AusCycling cycling insurance/membership.

What's on at Alivio?

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Winner

Scratching and Cancellation

Scratching - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off.
Event Cancellation - Riders will be provided with a full refund if the event is cancelled for any reason.
Refunds - Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or if you scratch after the cut off.