Northern Combine
CANCELLED - Hawthorn Trophy Race & Club Road Championship

Details
Date
Sat, 3 Sep 2022
Format
NC2022
Course
Gisborne South
Entries open
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 6:00 PM AEST
Entries close
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 6:00 PM AEST
Pay online by
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 11:59 PM AEST

RACE CANCELLED

* Cancellation due to low entry numbers
* Refunds have been processed.
* Entrants to this race can use promo HCCTROPHY for free entry to Alf Walker Handicap 10/9.
* Apologies for the inconvenience.

Event Summary

Event Hawthorn Trophy Race & Club Road Championships
Club Hawthorn Cycling Club
Race Director Michael Dunn
Course Gisborne South
Format Graded Scratch Races
Race Notes Women Only Grades. Junior U17 Welcome
COVID Requirements This event will comply with COVID requirements

Race Results / Season Numbers



LIVE Race Results will be available here: Click here

  • PLEASE BRING YOUR SEASON NUMBERS
  • Anyone without Season Numbers is asked to buy them at entry for an additional $15.
  • These are yours to keep (forever) & include; 2 x quality race numbers, frame plate with transponder (aka tag) & frame plate holder.
  • More Info here. Season Number Pre-Order
  • These can be purchased as part of your race entry and will be ready for collection at Rego on Race Day
    Reminders;
  • Please mount your frame plate off your seatpost as advised.
  • Transponders DO NOT WORK in your pocket
  • To be included in timed results, you need your frame plate mounted correctly
  • Check the Transponder MASTER LIST here
  • Please help your friends get sorted with Season Numbers and tags.

Volunteer Season Pass

The Volunteer Season Pass is available again in 2022. $45 for a full season of racing.
Volunteers are the magic that makes this all happen, so thank you.
More Info here. Volunteer Season Pass


Event Specific Info

Rego Start Time 09:00
Race Start Time 10:00
Rego Location Car park at the Roombas at Mt Aitken function centre, Roombas at Mt Aitken 33 Cadana Rd, Gisborne South VIC 3437
Directions Proceed north west along on the Calder Fwy (M79) taking the Gisborne South exit; turn left into Couangalt Rd and after 190m turn left into Berrie Rd, after 700m turn left into Cadana Rd and follow it anti-clockwise to the end to Rooma's at Mt Aitken.
Parking Parking is provided at the rego location
Toilets Toilets can be found at rego location
Race Start Location Mundy Rd bus car park
Course The course is an 8.5 km loop of Deverall Rd, Mundy Rd and Dalrymple Rd(Gisborne South)
Roll out & Start instructions Grades are to congregate for a pre race briefing at the rego location (Roombas Car Park). Each grade will then make their way to the race start location (Mundy Rd bus car park). When all riders of a grade have arrived at the race start location, the commissaire will commence the race
Special Course Notices The entire length of Mundy Rd will have a speed reduction to 60 km/h. This course is notoriously cold and windy - Bring plenty of warm clothing
Finish Claims Riders are requested to claim
Fundraising The Brain Centre - Many Minds, One Focus. DONATE HERE
Presentations At the rego location (Roomba's at Mt Aitken) following the conclusion of all races
License Collection / Number Return See the section on Season Numbers above
Tech Guide N/A
Separate Women's Grades? We aim to provide separate women's grades. However if numbers are very low a women's grade may start with an appropriate men's grade (with results recognised separately) - See the Women's Grades section below
HCC Road Championship The annual HCC Road Championship will be contested among the clubs members participating within the HCC Trophy Race. The Laurie Lovelock Perpetual Trophies will be awarded to the highest finisher of Men's Grade and Women's A Grade.

Laps / Distances

Grade Laps Distance (km) Junior U17
Open A 10.5 89.3 No
Open B 9.5 80.8 Yes - take a lap out - see juniors below
Open C 8.5 72.3 Yes
Open D 7.5 63.8 Yes
Women A 7.5 63.8 Yes
Women B 6.5 55.3 Yes
Women C 5.5 46.8 Yes


Race Fees

  • Fees:
    • Volunteers $15
    • Non-Volunteers $30.
    • Vol Season Pass holders - recognised for free entry,
    • U17 see below.
    • Season Numbers - Don't yet have your own season numbers? You can add $15 to your entry and have a Number Pack waiting for you at Rego - ready to use.


  • Waitlisting: - Races have pre-set limits per grade.
  • Scratching: - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off (generally midday Friday - pls see above).

Race Day Procedures

IMPORTANT

  • Finish Line Area: - Please keep all finish lines free from congestion.
  • Racing Incidents: - Safety is important. Please report all race incidents to the Race Director, or alternatively via the post-race rider survey.
  • Spectating: - It is requested that family & friends watch from roadside vantage points & do not follow bunches in vehicles.

GENERAL

  • No License, No Race: - riders need a current license (or proof of renewal) to race. AusCycling accepted licenses only.
  • Red Light Policy: - The Northern Combine complies with AusCycling Victoria's red light policy. Riders are required to have a rear red light on solid to race. Spare lights may be available at Rego to borrow for riders who forget (no guarantee).
  • New to Racing: - AusCycling offer a 4 week trial license. Please see https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
  • On-the-day Entries: Sorry, on-the-day entries are not accepted.
  • Announcements: - Please check the Northern Combine Facebook page, twitter or website for any announcements regarding racing.

Women's Grades

  • Select races throughout the season will offer separate women's-only grades.
  • For most races, Women will start with an Open/Men's grade (combined start) but be recognised with separate Women's results and podium. This allows for a bunch race experience without the disadvantage of having to race men.
  • When combined starts are required, the Women's A bunch starts with C Grade, Women's B start with D grade.
  • WC start separately wherever possible.

  • Occasionally some women do wish to race in harder grades rather than with the Women's designated grade (for instance Men's B). This is entirely your own decision and something that is supported.

  • See https://northerncombinecycling.org/racing/women for more details on the Women's Series Points. In every race, every female who starts gets a point. The best 3 female finishers get extra points.


Juniors Racing Senior Grades

  • U17 Juniors are welcome to race senior grades as long as AusCycling Tech Reg distance and roll-out/age-appropriate gearing restrictions are adhered to.
  • Open B Grade can be raced (76.5 km) but a lap must be taken out to make it a distance of 68.0 km. Under the guidance of a commissaire, the rider will join the back of the race from the finish line located on Dalrymple Rd.
  • Junior pricing will apply - but no prize money will be awarded. (applies to U17 only. No restrictions on U19)

More Information


Sponsors

The Northern Combine is looking for sponsors. If you or someone you know may be interested in supporting grass-roots racing please contact us via committee@northerncombinecycling.org


COVID-19 Notice

We are taking COVID-19 restrictions seriously.
By entering this event, you agree to the following:

  • you agree to follow Government COVID recommendations applicable to your jurisdiction
  • you agree to follow the Event's COVID directives
  • you agree that you may be asked to leave the event for non-compliance
  • we appreciate your cooperation, our intention is simply to run a safe event.
Entry prices

Online pricing:

Volunteer + Season Nums
$30.00
Regular Entry
$30.00
Reg Entry + Season Nums
$45.00
Juniors J17 *
$5.00
Jnrs U17 + Season Nums *
$20.00

Vol Season Pass Holders are recognised at entry and FREE to eligible events. J17s can enter if distances allow.

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