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Thanks to the team at Wide World of Cyclocross for their love and continued support of SuperCross You can follow them on FaceBook You Tube

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SuperCross History

Back in September twenty fifteen - two mad keen cyclocross enthusiasts, whilst enjoying a post cross ride coffee and toasted choc banana bread asked themselves the question "why can't we run a Night Cyclocross event right here in WA just like Cross Vegas?" Cross Vegas. Instead of putting it in the too hard basket and forgetting about it they dared to dream, developed a plan and seven months later, turned the dream into reality.

In 2016 they brought night Cyclocross racing to Australia, some may call it CrossWAgas but we called it SuperCross.

SuperCross22 will be the seventh (my where has the time gone) edition and we aim to make it occur on the proposed day, bigger, warmer and dryer than 2021!

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Grades & Entry Fees

Category	Price
Kids	$10
Young Guns Male & Female	$20
Mens Elite	$80
Mens B & MAS B	$65
CX SingleSpeed	$65
Mens C & MAS C	$55
Mens Open	$55
Womens Elite	$50
Womens B	$45
Womens C	$30
Womens Open	$30
Adult Spectators	$5 on the night

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Prices are a the same as 2020 - WACX really wants to cover the expenses for the event. (~$8,000)
This is a by 'riders for riders' event and it needs your support to continue. SuperCross is a marginal event it needs about 130 riders to come close to breaking even.

If you are going to race one event this year, make sure it's SuperCross22.

Encourage your friends and family along to enjoy the spectacle - it is the best night of cyclocross racing south of the equator.

WACX has the opportunity to have the biggest crowd at cyclocross event the year! The weather will be great, it's out doors, so encourage your family & friends to head down to the Showgrounds and have a blast.

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Beer and Food will be available - WACX is required to use the RASWA onsite caterers.

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General Info

• Men's Categories: - CX-Elite, Single Speed CX Men, CX-B, CX Masters (+40) B, CX-C, CX Masters (+40) B, CX Young Guns (U15, U17) Open (any bike or +35mm tyre width)
• Women's Categories: - CX-Elite, CX-B, CX-C, CX Young Guns (U15, U17) & Open (any bike +35mm tyre width)
• Kid's Categories: - kidz - any bike U13 - must have a valid MTBA/CA/AusCyc license no MTBA waiver this year.
• Bikes Men: - Elite and B/C and Masters (+40) races are for CX bikes ONLY (note: max 33mm tyres & drop handle bars), Open is for any bike (inc MTB, gravel, monster cross etc bikes).
  
• Single Speed Category Men drop or flat handlebars max 33mm tyres (hipster beards and whiskey hand ups optional)
• Bikes Women: - Elite is for CX bikes ONLY, B & C races are for CX bikes ONLY (note: max 33mm tyres & drop handle bars), Open is for any bike (inc MTB, gravel, monster cross etc bikes).
• The WACX Philosophy: is all about inclusion, challenging yourself and having fun.

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Call Ups will be based on, a combination of recent results, Numbat Cup series standings and heckling kudos

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Please follow WACX on Facebook or bookmark WACylocross to stay current!

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Grades, bikes and tyres widths matrix

Grade	Bike	Tyres	Bars	Gears
Kidz CX U9 & U13	Any	Any	Any	Any
Elite Men's and Women's	CX Only	33mm	Drop	Any
Men's B, Masters B and Women's B	CX Only	33mm	Drop	Any
Men's C, Masters C, Women's C and CX Young Guns	CX Only	Max 35mm	Drop	Any
Men's & Women's Open	Any Bike (no pedal assist/e-bike)	Any	Any	Any
Single Speed CX	CX Only	33mm	Drop or Flat	One

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RACE SCHEDULE

Main Activity	Bike Type	Start Time	Duration	Finish Time
Course Open		1400	50	1550
CX Young Guns Male, CX C, & MMC (30mins)	CX Only	1510	30	1545
Men's OPEN (any bike) (30mins)	Any Bike	1510	30	1545
SSCX, CX B & MMB (40 mins)	CX Only	1550	40	1640
Course adjustment		1645	5	1650
Kids (U13) any bike - must wear a helmet (please write names on number plate)	Any Bike	1650	20	1720
Course adjustment		1720	10	1730
CX W Elite (50 mins) & CX WB, (40 mins), CX Young Guns Female & CX WC (30 mins)	CX Only	1730	60	1830
Women's OPEN any bike (30 mins)	Any Bike	1730	30	1810
CX Elite (60 mins)	CX Only	1845	60	1945
Mens, Womens & Masters Presentations - All grades, so hang around and heckle some more		2000	15	2015
Relax, reflect and celebrate the best night of cross in WA		2015	45	2100
Post Race catch up Lyric Lane Maylands		2130	60	2230
Course breakdown and pack up Sunday 10th May		0930	120	1130

Subject to change depending on entry numbers.

• Course Set up and build: 'build it and they will come' head Friday 8th May and help build the course you race. If you can't bang in the poles help with rego, timing, ongoing course maintenance, marshals, anything - before or after your race. Just ask or use your initiative. No need to be precious - because cyclocross.

• Free Practice: - additional free practice (partial course) will be available whilst kids racing is on.

• Presentations: - See race schedule.

• Start procedures: - There will be a call-up, separate grades and send them away in waves (eg separated by say 1 minute) if grade numbers are sufficient. Small grades may be combined. All results are captured separately regardless of startline grouping.

SPECIAL NOTICES:

• CX bikes must run CX tyres - 33mm max width (as written on tyre with tiny allowance for tyre flare on wide rims). Definitely no gravel grinder or Monster Cross tyres in CX Race Category. Male riders can race in Open Category with any width tyre, any style of bike.

• PITS will be in operation: - As is the tradition in Cross, mechanical assistance must be taken from the designated pit area. Spare wheels & bike changes cannot be taken from random locations on the course - only in the pits. Riders must run the course to the pits if their bike is unrideable. We will run double-sided pits so the max distance to pits should be no more than half a lap depending on course layout.

• Series Races - minimum ages - Older juniors (say U15), with suitable experience, looking to race the full course for a full race duration can enter CX Young Guns Male or Female.

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GRADING

What Grade? ....please be guided by your motor

"What grade should I ride in CX?"

A lot of people struggle with finding the right grade in CX, generally for one of two reasons; 1) They race, but are new to 'cross, or 2) They have never raced.

We will be opening entries soon so please be guided by the following advice when requesting a grade...

"be guided by your motor"

What does that mean? It means that you should ride against riders of similar strength, not drop down because of some perceived disadvantage around tech skills.

Some examples: If you race A grade on the Road/MTB or at your local crit, we request that you enter Elite grade for CX.
If you don't race but you are a similar level to some of your training buddies who race B grade on the Road/MTB, enter B grade. If you have never raced and aren't able to gauge a grade off any of your training partners, you should enter C Grade and see how you go.

You will be asked for Grading Information at entry. Please provide information that helps the Handicappers either confirm your requested grade or determine the correct grade for you. Information helps get you into the correct grade. Also note that you request a grade, and that may be changed by the Handicappers. The published Final Start List is confirmation of your grade for race day.

WACX can and will encourage riders that are capable of riding the next grade. If you are in a lower grade and are consistently lapping times that are above the meantime in the grade above you will be promoted.

SuperCross does not enforce the 80% rule, lapped rider just leave the racing line open for the quicker riders to ride past.

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TIMING - RFID for 2022 - these new Monza Dogbone M750 RFID tags it seems to be working

However WACX is currently self-administered and requires volunteers for this to happen - please help us to time you.

If we don't see you at the timing tent, you obviously really don't care where you finish or your time, so don't complain.

I understand that many riders like to see their times, if you do please help out.

Don't complain if you don't volunteer in the timing tent, as it doesn't fit the WACX ethos.

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AusCycling Licensing Categories

Click here for AusCycling Licensing Categories and Perth MTB membership info

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LICENSING - Basically this is your responsibility

Licensing Requirements for Racing WA Cyclocross in 2022

Memberships: Race: All Discipline – Any bike any race! Designed for members who want it all on two wheels, a licence where you can compete in BMX / CX / Freestyle / MTB / Road and Track right around Australia. Adult (Ages 19 – 64) $250 / Concession (U19, 65+, Para) $120 / Under 13 (Ages 8 – 12) $75 / 7 and under (Ages 2 – 7) $50

Race: Off-Road – Riders can participate in BMX / MTB / CX / Freestyle competitions nationwide. You can’t compete in Road or Track events on this licence. Note for Concession, Under 13 and 7 and Under memberships, we recommend an All-Discipline licence for the same cost without limiting disciplines. Adult (Ages 19 – 64) $150 / Concession (U19, 65+, Para) $120 / Under 13 (Ages 8 – 12) $75 / 7 and under (Ages 2 – 7) $50

4 week Free Trial Membership - AusCycling offers free trial memberships for those who want to dip into riding. This membership allows you to participate in AusCycling activities, including All Discipline Racing at club level events. Trial memberships are available for riders who have not held a Cycling Australia / MTBA / BMXA membership in the past three years.

Family Discounts Family Memberships – discounts are available for members residing at the same address with a Lifestyle or Racing membership. Two members get a 10% discount, three or more a 15% discount. Further details are available here: https://auscycling.org.au/membership/other/family-membership (note club fee will be applied after the discount is calculated).

Jump to the AusCycling Membership page here: https://auscycling.org.au/membership

Log on to Tidy HQ here: https://auscycling.tidyhq.com/

If you don’t have one of the examples above, you will need to read below and decide which racing license suits your needs.

All rider from U9 to 65+ will need to have a valid license to enter any WACX event in 2021 via Entry Boss and you will need to present it when you collect your racing numbers this season.

The more riders of this magnificent cycling discipline that cyclocross is, the greater the chance that the sport has of gaining proper recognition - therefore funding and support from our newly formed national governing body.

WACX recommends joining Perth Mountain Bike Club http://perthmtb.asn.au/about/Join-Us

WACX recommends joining South Perth Roulers CC https://www.southperthrouleurs.com.au/memberships/

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REGISTRATION

• There will be no **ADULT on-the-day entries:** - All adult riders should pre-register as on-the-day entries as they are PITA WACX is run by volunteers on the day entries are a timekeepers and number issuing headache. |
• WACX insists that all riders to pre-reg. It takes 3mins to enter online.|
• Scratching: - online entrants can withdrawal with a self-serve, automated refund within EntryBoss prior to the scratching cut-off.
  
• Licensing: - All riders need to be licensed to race. see above
• Unlicensed Riders: - You can't race.
• Kids U13 need a race license see above), a day license or even an AusCycling FREE trial license.
  

One massive benefit from having a license is 24/7 insurance whilst racing & training and we encourage all unlicensed riders to join a club and get licensed purely so they are covered.|

• Time Management: - Please aim to arrive with sufficient time to rego (at least 30mins before your race starts), get ready, familiarise yourself with the course, say hi to mates and to warm up. Most people need at least an hour, 60mins, prior to their race start. |

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KIDS RACING:

• Kids enter on-the-day. Pre-entry is not necessary. Kids are guaranteed a start (note: must be licensed for insurance purposes).
• No license-no start
• Please enter your child(ren), pay the $10 entry fee collect plate/check in (if your child already has a plate you still need to pay $10 entry fee) write their name on the front, zip tie it on and be at the start line for 1630 start, ready to cheer them on.
• We will do timing, treats for all that participate.

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WAITLISTING

You will be advised of your entry status by email after entering. It is possible that you will be waitlisted for your chosen grade if the rider count exceeds our pre-set limits (noting these are quite high for cross and generally not an issue). If you are waitlisted, you are basically waiting for a spot to come available through Scratchings or riders being re-graded. Many waitlisted riders end up riding so don't give up all hope of getting a ride. If you'd rather not wait and want to be removed for the waitlist, please Scratch yourself from the race.

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ABOUT Cyclocross

Cyclocross is a very specific type of bike racing. For the most part, the course is off-road but there are sometimes portions of pavement included in the course. You can expect to encounter grass, dirt, mud, gravel, sand, and a whole slew of other assortments and combinations. The races are based on a set time (measured by numbers of laps), not distance. Depending on your category, a race can be as quick as 30 minutes (for beginners), or as long as 60 minutes (for elite men).

While the Mens/Womens Elite and Mens and Womens B, C & Young Gun Grades fields will be limited to Cyclocross bikes in 2022 (Drop bars, <33mm tyres),

WACX has created and Open Category in Mens & Women's any kind of bike you like, so grab your mountain bike and come on down, this will help with correct grading.

In most cases, race officials wait to see how quickly riders complete the first lap before deciding how many total laps will be completed. Depending on course conditions and pack motivation, the total time maybe a few minutes less or more than the race flyer lists.

Courses are twisty circuits and typically, but not always include barriers, as well as other ‘features’ that will necessitate hoping both off, and back onto, your bike. Those brave (and skilled) enough can bunnyhop their bikes over them. Often there are hills, sandpits and muddy sections that are too difficult or slow to ride, and thus a racer will shoulder their bike and run with it.

Cyclocross is an Autumn / Winter sport, with the first race around the end of March, and the last in mid August. This means that if you look outside and see rain, hail, or shine (we have had all of these on the same day), the show will still go on, and often, the more inhospitable the weather, the more fun the racing.

Technically, cyclocross is a form of bike racing, but we also think of it as a lifestyle that involves grabbing any bike, and navigating any type of terrain or obstacle, in the fastest and most efficient way possible. It’s also an adventuresome style of riding, with a versatile bike that allows you to explore any gravel or dirt road, park or trail that you stumble upon.

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Race Location

Venue: Claremont Showgrounds
1 Graylands Rd, Claremont WA 6010, Australia

FACILITIES:

• Parking enter via Gate 1, off Graylands Road
• Toilets
• Food Van
• Beer Van
• Coffee Van

NEED TO CONTACT SOMEONE:

• Email: steuart.vandercaarson at gmail.com or
• Phone: zero4zero8 872 zero78
• Follow: WACX through Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/562255490470022/)
• Web: www.wacyclocross.org

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