About

HCC's summertime crits run during the daylight savings period (from 5^th Oct to 29^th Mar); limited daylight hours at the beginning and end of the period means that the season gets fully underway (e.g. including the Women's Series) on 19th Oct and runs through to 15^th Mar 2023.

Race durations and some briefing times change inline with available daylight. See the table below.

We have intermediate sprints for A, B & C grades when possible.

Note: Events may be cancelled if conditions are hazardous due to wet roads or other unforeseen circumstances.

For further information go to: HCC Criterium Racing

Important Dates and Times for the remainder of the season:

Electronic Timing and Results - For your race results see: https://my.raceresult.com/groups/4871

Remember to bring your Race Numbers and Frame Plate with you and ensure you use them; no frame plate, no result.

Use any of the Frame Plate mounting options below Please do not put the frame plate in your pocket, it doesn't work Please help others get their Frame Plate mounted correctly

Race (aka Season) Number Pack If you need a race number pack, select the “Add race numbers ($15)” option on the race entry page.

Licensing

A current AusCycling Racing Membership is required. No license, no race.
If you haven't raced before, a 4 week trial is available at: Free Trial License
For overseas riders, an international UCI License will be accepted.

Handicapping

You are expected to race the same grade this season as last. If you have justifiable reason to change grades please email Brendan: entries@hawthorncycling.org at least two days prior to your intended race and he will evaluate your request.

If you race at another location in Melbourne please enter for the same grade at the HCC crits.

It is the responsibility of each rider to enter into the correct grade. If you are not sure which grade to race, please email Brendan: entries@hawthorncycling.org.

More Info

For any questions regarding racing or your grading please contact: Brendan, email: [entries@hawthorncycling.org](mailto:entries@hawthorncycling.org).