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PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT ON RACE NIGHTS IN 2023

About

• Hosted By: Proudly presented by Ipswich Cycling Club
  
• Location: Ipswich Cycle Park
  
• Address: Huxham Street, Raceview, Ipswich, Queensland 4305
  
• Parking: NO PARKING in the hockey car park on Friday nights, please park in the car park off Briggs road or on Huxham street.
• All clubs welcome!

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Race Schedule

Time	Grade	Detail	Track
6:00 pm	Junior D	10 mins + 1	400m
6:00 pm	A-D Grade	Rego Opens
6:20 pm - 6:55 pm	Warm up	A-D Grade	400m
6:20 pm	Junior C	15 mins + 1 lap	1000m
	Junior B	20 mins +1 lap
	Junior A	25 mins + 1 lap
7.00 pm	A Grade	60 mins + 2 laps	1300m
	B Grade	50 mins + 2 laps
	C Grade	40 mins + 2 laps
	D Grade	30 mins + 2 laps

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Race Fees

Online Entries

Cost is $15 per rider
Juniors (U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, U19) $5.

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Scratching Policy

Self-service scratching includes an automated refund. Scratching closes at the same time as entries. Use the SCRATCH button on the race entry page to scratch.

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Details

• Please follow all Covid-19 distancing protocols, there will be signage indicating how to collect your number.
• 1.3 km closed circuit on Australia's newest dedicated bicycle racing facility!
• Junior Sign on will be located in the undercover area near the toilets.
  
• New Juniors U17 and below are required to attend Junior Development prior to entering into open grades. If you have any questions please contact Ipswich Cycling Club Coaches via email coaching@ipswichcyclingclub.org.au
• U15 and U17 juniors are permitted to race with the senior grades upon Club Coaches and Handicapper approval.
• Competitors MUST attend the race briefing at 6.55 pm in the marshalling area for A to D Grades.
• Warm up for A to D grade will be on the 400m track near Huxham St while Junior racing is on.
• There will be multiple grades on the circuit at the one time. All grades to keep to the right hand side of the track unless passing. The faster bunch is expected to pass a slower bunch on the left-hand side. The bunch being passed must adopt a neutral race condition until the pass is completed.
• Grades may be combined if the number of riders entered is not conducive to quality racing.
• When your race is finished please move to the outside when it's safe, and clear the track.
• Note: Racing may be cancelled if conditions are hazardous due to wet tarmac, lighting failure, recalcitrant wildlife or other unforeseen circumstances. Entrants can expect a refund of race fees in the event of race cancellation.

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Grading

As a guide, if you have not raced a crit with us before, your initial grading upon entry is as per your current Auscycling QLD Grading.

Please refer to the table below for your expected grade. You may request a different grade upon entry, e.g. based on your crit grading elsewhere. Please clearly explain your reasons for our Handicapper upon entry.

Auscycling QLD Grading	Your Expected Grade
Men's Elite A	A Grade
Men's Masters A	A Grade
Men's Elite B	A Grade
Men's Masters B	B Grade
Women's A	B Grade
Men's Elite C	B Grade
Men's Masters C	B/C Grade
Women's B	C Grade
U19	Depends on ability
U17	Depends on ability
Men's Masters D	D Grade
Women's C	D Grade
Women's D	D Grade
Women Only	C/D Grade
U15	Depends on ability

If you do not have an Auscycling QLD grading yet, you may rely on your Muzz, HWCC, GCCC grading or equivalent. Just let the Handicapper know.

It is the responsibility of each rider to enter a suitable grade. Ipswich Cycling Club appreciates your patience while we establish fair gradings.

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Licences

• You must hold a current Auscycling Race licence
• No licence? If you haven't raced before you can get a 4 Week Trial membership from https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial

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More Info

• Website: http://ipswichcyclingclub.org.au
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ipswich-Cycling-Club-261263320597626/
• Email: secretary@ipswichcyclingclub.org.au