10am Sunday 7 May 2023

Entries Close 12 noon Saturday 06 May 2023

This rolling course profile has something for everyone. In the handicap format it will be important to keep your bunch together and working smoothly over the rolling terrain. Gauge your progress at the turn points and wind up the pace to make the catch or stay out in front.

Combined Calendar

We are proud to announce that this year's road season will again be sponsored by Alivio Tourist Park.

VCC and CCC are teaming up to bring you a combined road calendar for 2023. Each road race is the result of a collaborative effort between the two clubs and is supported by Alivio.

Everyone is Welcome

Riders from any club are welcome to participate in this event. 

Event Information

• Format - Graded Handicap - Open Road Conditions
• Event Staff - As per the Volunteer Roster
• Results - my.raceresult.com - full pro live timing
• Feedback - We want your feedback - Complete our feedback form each week after the race.

Location

Course Start / Finish is at Lookout Hill Tharwa.

Stay @ Alivio

Are you travelling to Canberra for this race? Stay at Alivio Tourist Park. Use the code CCCVCC at time of booking for 15% discount on Alivio's best rate. Valid for future bookings two months from date of booking.

Looking for a good spot to finish your morning ride?

Alivio is offering an all you can eat breakfast for the reduced price of $19 (normally $22) per person when you show your digital CCC/VCC membership.

7 days 730am – 10am

Prizes

On top of the great financial support Alivio has provided to the clubs this season, Alivio are providing the following prizes at this race:

• 2 x $100 gift vouchers for The Verandah
• 4 x $50 gift vouchers for The Verandah

The winners of these prizes will be by random selection after the race. Just stick around for the presentations and you'll be in with a chance to win!

Thank you Alivio!

Course

Course Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/6102549

The race will be 2 laps of a 25km course for ~50km total race distance. Start at Lookout Hill on Tidbinbilla Road. Head north on Tidbinbilla Road and turn around just after the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Return to the base of Lookout Hill to complete the first lap. Head out again on the same course and turn around at the Tidbinbilla turn point. When you return to Lookout Hill for the second time the finish line will be top of the hill.

Race Schedule

First bunch roll away 10 am sharp.

Check-in from 930 on the day. Check-in for each grade closes 15 minutes before the advertised start time.

Do not arrive at the last minute - allow yourself enough time to attach your timing chip and race number.

Grades

Based on rider feedback men and women can register and ride in 'Open' grades.

• A, B, C, D, E (incl U15, 17) - 2 laps
• Juniors (U11/U13) - 1 lap

There will be Open placings and Women's placings for each grade.

Juniors

Juniors will race distances that are in line with the AusCycling Technical regulations.

Max distances are:

• U11/U13 - 20km
• U15 - 40km
• U17 - 70km

This race is taking place on open roads. If you are entering a junior rider we recommend that you discuss their capability to participate in the event with the Commissaire and Race Director before the race starts.

Junior Rollout requirements apply and will be checked as per the AusCycling policy.

Season Numbers

VCC and CCC Season Numbers will be used at this event.

Frame Plates and 1x Cloth Number

If you have been issued with a VCC or CCC season number ensure you arrive at the event with your number pinned and frame plate correctly fitted to your bike.

Non-VCC and CCC riders who participate will be issued a temporary number and plate that must be returned after the event.

Parking

Please ensure that all vehicles are parked off the road if parking on the verge. All vehicles are to be kept well clear of the start/finish area.

Have you Volunteered Yet?

1. Read the Volunteer FAQs
2. Check the volunteer roster for where we need help
3. Sign up to volunteer using this form

The 2023 Alivio Tourist Park Road Series is run by volunteers from the CCC and VCC, but members from other clubs are welcome to volunteer and support racing in the ACT as well as receive the volunteer incentives set out below.

Volunteers will receive the following incentives at eligible 2023 Road Events:

• Volunteer two or more times in a non Race Director capacity - access to $10 race entry per race *
• Race Director once in the season - next race free, access to $10 race entry per race *
• Race Director two or more times - access the whole season of racing for free *

To be eligible to claim these benefits you must have nominated and been allocated to a race.

*Excludes ACT Champs events

Registration

To ensure that we have a record of all participants registration is only via EntryBoss.

NO ‘AT THE RACE’ REGISTRATION

Licences

AusCycling Race All Discipline licences are required for this event.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct licence. This will be verified when you register here.

If your licence has expired or otherwise has an issue we reserve the right to scratch you from the race.

No licence?

Not to worry! If you are eligible you can take out a 4-week free trial or sign up for a one or 7 day event licence.

Unfortunately, we can't accept other types of non AusCycling cycling insurance/membership.

On the Day

1. Upon arrival please confirm your attendance at the check-in desk and then move clear of the check-in desk area.

2. A rider briefing, count and roll call will be conducted before each grade roll away. Please be ready when your grade is called.

3. At the end of each grade ALL riders must visit the desk to confirm that they have returned from the course, and return temporary numbers and tags.

4. Placegetters please wait for presentations and photos.

Scratching and Cancellation

• Scratching - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off.
• Event Cancellation - Riders will be provided with a full refund if the event is cancelled for any reason.
• Refunds - Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or if you scratch after the cut off.

Contact Information

Club Contacts

Canberra Cycling Club

• Rainer Wilton, CCC Secretary ccc@canberracyclingclub.org.au

Vikings Cycling Club

• Michael Buerger, VCC President president@vikingscycling.org.au

EntryBoss Support

• support@entryboss.cc