Victorian CX Championships

proudly presented by Beechworth Chain Gang & Cycling Victoria

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General Info

• Race Categories: - J15, J17, J19, Elite, Masters 1-10*
  
• Kid's Categories: - Enter on the day
• Bikes: - CX races are for CX bikes (note: max 35mm tyres & drop handle bars), Opens are for any bike (inc CX bikes).
  
• Series Rules: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 riders of each category. International and interstate riders are allowed to enter, however only Victorian Club members are eligible for Championship medals.

*Age categories are defined by the rider's age on December 31st of 2019.

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RACE FEES:

• Seniors: $40
  
• Kids: - by donation (on the day) - no need to pre-register.
  All senior grades are pre-enter only.

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RACE SCHEDULE (Provisional)

CThe detailed race schedule can be found here

• Start procedures: - Riders need to present for their race start at least 10 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time so that they can be Called-Up by Commissaires. It is likely that the first 3 rows will be called, rest in random order. Call-ups will be based on VICXS Standings. Rider who haven't been competing regularly in the VICXS can request a call-up spot (please email Cycling Victoria).

• Riders in timeslots with multiples categories racing. - We generally stagger the start for riders with shorter race durations, which means once the chequered flag comes out, that signifies the end of the race for all categories. This means, for instance, WA racing for 50 minutes will start at the schedule start time, with WB who are racing for 40 minutes starting approx 10 minutes later - with everyone finishing together. It's still a good idea to be in the start area early for you call up, regardless of whether you have a staggered start or not (because: logistics of organising people).

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LICENSING

• Licensing: - All riders need to be licensed to race (kids race excluded). Either Cycling Australia or MTBA Race Competition licenses, or an on-the-day MTBA license ($30). PLEASE NOTE: No 3 Race Licenses (3RL) for State-level Events, although 3RL's can race Men or Women’s Open category.
  If you are unlicensed, we recommend having a look at MTBA 2 Month Free trial licenses from the MTBA website. Cycling Australia 3 race permits are only accepted for Open categories.

• RIDERS NEED TO PRESENT THEIR LICENSE RACE AT REGISTRATION

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REGISTRATION

• On-The-Day Entries: - Riders should pre-register as on-the-day entries are not permitted at State-level events
• Scratching: - online entrants can withdrawal with a self-serve, automated refund within EntryBoss prior to the scratching cut-off. * Time Management: - Please aim to arrive with sufficient time to rego, get ready, familarise yourself with the course, say hi to mates and to warm up. Most people need at least an hour prior their race start.
  

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KIDS RACING:

• Kids enter on-the-day. Pre-entry is not necessary.
  
• Balance Bikes and Non-Balance bikes race separately with separate courses. Non-Balance bikes will be graded by Commissaires on the day prior to race start (either by wheel size or age - to be decided based on logistics of administering the finish).

SPECIAL NOTICES:

• CX bikes must run CX tyres - 35mm 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. Riders can race Opens with any tyre, any 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.

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GETTING THERE

Driving to Beechworth is a comfortable 3 hours north of Melbourne, 4.5 hours south of Canberra and 7 hours from Sydney. It is accessed via Melbourne to Sydney's major highway, the Hume Freeway, and then turning off at Wangaratta (South) or Wodonga (North) for the last 25-30 minute leg

FACILITIES

*Parking: Located onsite. Follow signage from park entrance
*Toilets and showers
*Coffee
*Bridge Road Brewers Beers and Cider
*Sam Miranda Wines
*Food and soft drinks
*Water

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Contacts

Race Director

Martin Tobin
(03) 5727 8888
martin@sammiranda.com.au

Cycling Victoria

(03) 8480 3000
vic.racing@cycling.org.au