Melrose Double Header XCO
This race is part of the Zero Friction Cycling 2023 Overall Series
Saturday 28th October 2023
Format: Olympic Cross Country (XCO)
| TIME | |
|---|---|
| 10:00AM | REGO OPEN |
| 11:00AM | RACE #1 START (WOMEN & JUNIORS) |
| 01:00PM | RACE #2 START (MEN) |
| After RACE #3 | PRESENTATIONS |
* Presentations to be held shortly after each race finish
* Race start time is subject to change
* All Junior races to be cancelled if forecast for 34deg or over
* All laps to be completed within the time limit.
* Any laps finishing after the time limit will not be counted
Specific location and access information will be released closer to the date
AMBC Requests that you consider the health and safety of others at the event. If you feel unwell, to help stop the spread of diseases like COVID and Influenza, please do not attend this event. We will refund your entry fee - send an email to timing@ambc.asn.au if you've missed scratch cut off.
We need you. These races happen with the good work done by our volunteers. If you are available to help set up or pack up or assist with anything else please get in touch with our volunteers coordinator via email: racevolunteers@ambc.asn.au
Please lend a hand in packing down the event - many hands make light work.
The following volunteer roles make a significant difference to the ease of running an event:
A current AusCycling All-Discipline or Off-Road license is required to ride these events. Bring your license card, digital membership or proof of license with you to sign-on, just in case!
If you don't have a membership head to the AusCycling memebrship page and sign up.
The following categories are availble:
| Category | Short Code | Laps | Race # |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Grade Men | AM | 5 | 2 |
| A Grade Women | AW | 4 | 1 |
| B Grade Men | BM | 4 | 2 |
| B Grade Women | BW | 3 | 1 |
| C Grade Men | CM | 3 | 2 |
| C Grade Women | CW | 2 | 1 |
| D Grade Men | DM | 2 | 2 |
| Under 19 Men | U19M | 4 | 2 |
| Under 19 Women | U19W | 3 | 1 |
| Under 17 Men | U17M | 3 | 1 |
| Under 17 Women | U17W | 2 | 1 |
| Under 15 Men | U15M | 2 | 1 |
| Under 15 Women | U15W | 2 | 1 |
| Under 13 Men | U13M | 1 | 1 |
| Under 13 Women | U13W | 1 | 1 |
| E-Bike Men | EBM | 4 | 2 |
| E-Bike Women | EBW | 3 | 1 |
* All categories are self seeded, but will be reviewed by officials.
* Lap counts are subject to change
| Race # | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | 11:00AM | AW, BW, CW, U19W, EBW, U17M, U17W, U15M, U15W, U13M, U13W |
| Race 2 | 01:00PM | AM, BM, CM, DM, U19M, EBM |
On the day, competitors will be issued with a race plate that contains a transponders as well. Cable ties are provided, although it is your responsibility to ensure that your race plate is visible and correctly mounted.
This race plate is to be returned after the race.
Results and live timing will be available from the clubs MyRaceResult page
Course - see Ride with GPS
Course will be set up the day before unless noted otherwise. Please contact racedirector@ambc.asn.au in advance if you would like to help setup the course.
XCO courses 4-5km long, aiming to be a total race time of 1h 15 for the winner of each category. This means that Elite riders are expected to do approximately 12.5minute laps. The trails used are generally Intermediate-Advanced and B-lines are provided where possible. AMBC may publish a proposed course, however we cannot guarantee that this will be the exact course used on race day due to the demands of the land owners, park managers, weather conditions and other factors.
Specific parking arrangements for each race will be released closer to the date
Car pool if you can. Save the environment and minimise your impact.
Need to withdraw from the event? EntryBoss enables a self-serve refund if things change and you cannot make the event. Please use the scratch button to trigger a refund and automatically remove yourself from the start list.
Please note the scratching cut-off as the button is not available after this time.
Please email timing@ambc.asn.au if this function is not available to you.
If you have any questions, feel free to email committee@ambc.asn.au for more information!
Online pricing:
A payment card fee may apply (calculated at checkout).