Thank You

We have resolved our resourcing issue with commissaires & volunteers

Thank you to everyone who came forward to lend a hand.

If you love racing, please consider becoming a vol or commissaire.

About

The Northern Combine Road Championship, proudly hosted by the Northern Combine and Hawthorn CC

Categories on offer are as follows;

MEN & WOMEN:

• Open (Elite, U23 and any Masters wishing to contest Open)
  
• M123
  
• M456+
  

Juniors:

• U19 (will race with Open but recognised separately)
  
• U17, U15, U13 (Per David Morgan)
  

PLEASE NOTE: the Combine road champs are only open to Combine affiliated club members.

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Race Schedule

• Rego Open: 9:00AM
• Race Start: 10:00AM (Please note: rider briefings will be at the Showgrounds, race start will be a short ride to the circuit. please ensure you make the briefing, otherwise you may miss your start)
  

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Race Distances

• Course: Pastoria - 21.1km per lap

• Open: 5 laps / 105.5km

• M123 (Men): 4 laps / 84.4km

• M123 M456+(Women): 3 laps tbc

• M456+ (Men): 4 laps / 84.4km

• Juniors: TBA. Per David Morgan and normal Junior entry procedures.

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Race Fees

• Race Fees: Volunteers Thanks for your help all season - FREE, Non-vols $27.
  
• Pre-Pay Only: - Race Fees are pre-pay only for 2016.
• Waitlisting: - Races have pre-set limits per grade. Riders may be notified (via Entry Confirmation Email) they have been wailtisted once entries reach these limits. Waitlisted riders are generally still a good chance of a start after scratchings and rider re-grades. Riders not wanting to be considered for promotion from the waitlist should scratch. Provisionally Entered riders can consider their entry as accepted but subject to handicapping review. All riders need to meet licensing requirements.
• Scratching: - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off (generally midday Friday - pls see above).

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Race Day Procedures

• No License, No Race: - riders need a current license (or proof of renewal) to race. CA licenses only.
• New to Racing: - 3 Race Licenses are available for new riders ($55 cash on-the-day). Please allow time to process prior to race time.
• Red Light Policy: - The Northern Combine complies with Cycling 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).
• On-the-day Entries: Sorry, on-the-day entries are not accepted.
• Spectating: - It is requested that family & friends watch from roadside vantage points & do not follow bunches in vehicles.
• Announcements: - Please check the Northern Combine Facebook page, twitter or website for any announcements regarding racing.

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Course Info

• Registration & Start Location: - Kyneton Showgrounds Oval No.2 Beauchamp Street Kyneton- ( ~44 Beauchamp Street, Kyneton VIC 3444)
  
• Getting there: - Kyneton Showgrounds Oval No.2 Beauchamp Street Kyneton- ( ~44 Beauchamp Street, Kyneton VIC 3444)
  
• Parking: - Please park at the Oval No.2 carpark or legally in surrounding area.
• Toilets: - Public Toilet available at Oval No.2.
  **NOTE: Oval No2. should not be confused with main Showgrounds car park.

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Course-Specific Notices

• Start Location: you need to ride to the course.
• Finish: the finish needs to be kept clear of congestion. Do not try and park directly at the finish.
• Presentations: Presentations will be held at the Royal George Hotel, Piper Street Kyneton.

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More Information

• Northern Combine: - http://www.northerncombinecycling.org/index.php
• Volunteering: - http://northerncombinecycling.org/index.php/volunteer-roster
• CA Licensing: - http://membership.cycling.org.au/

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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