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About

• Proudly hosted by Central Coast Cycling Club

• This event is sponsored by Blooms The Chemist Saratoga and The Lakes Family Dental. 

• Blooms The Chemist Saratoga has supported Central Coast Cycling Club Criteriums in the past we would like to thank Kurt Smith for partnering with us again for this event. If you would like more information about Blooms The Chemist please drop by and see them at Shop 11, Saratoga Shopping Village, 11 Village Road, Saratoga NSW 2251 or visit their website https://www.bloomsthechemist.com.au/store-saratoga or you can contact them on 02 4369 1494 or send an email to saratoga@blooms.net.au.**.

• The Lakes Family Dental. Dr. Dupika (Dupes) Gunasekera and her husband, Phil Campbell established this practice to offer Central Coast residents professional and individualised patient care in a friendly, relaxed and modern environment. Their aim is to support the community by providing the best possible dental treatment for patients of all ages. They will exceed your expectations with quality preventative, general, cosmetic, and emergency dental services. Drop by and see them at Shop 2, 158 Lakedge Avenue, Berkeley Vale NSW 2261 or call them on (02) 4388-4225 or you can send them an email, info@thelakesfamilydental.com.au.

• Prizes for the top 3 finishers and 1st female in 4 categories (A, B, C and D)

• Gradings: You can view current Criterium rider grades on EntryBoss.
  NOTE: For visiting riders you should enter using the same grade as when you race at your club.

• LOCATION - University of Newcastle Ourimbah Campus 10 Chittaway Rd, Ourimbah NSW.
  Getting There: Group riding to the race, times are: 0715 Terrigal Pub, 0725 Forries Bus Stop. Gets to UON by about 0800. Some may leave earlier to get there for setup, check our Facebook page for any updates or earlier groups. We also post cancellations and event updates to those pages.

• If you would like to assist with the setup and take down or help in other ways you can put your name down on the race roster here - UoN Roster

Race Schedule

Race Fees

Online entry cost is $15. If you enter on the day it'll be $20 in cash.
If the race is cancelled due to weather, all online entries will be refunded.

Bring your AusCycling LICENCE to EVERY race!! It may be checked at registration if there is a need to confirm current validity. We use EntryBoss Member Verification for those entering online, however there are circumstances where this may not always be possible to confirm so bring membership confirmation with you just in case you get asked to confirm.

To support families with junior riders, CCCC also offers the following:
Juniors under 19 years ride for FREE and race for the podium – no prize money
(Junior categories are calculated from date of birth, using AusCycling membership categories)

Race Times (approximately) & Gradings

Special Mention - Registered Kit

This event is a CLUB OPEN. ALL riders are encouraged to wear ** Club kit or Team kit**.
If you are new to your club and waiting on delivery of club kit, a plain white or black jersey can be worn. The "old" CCCC kit can also be worn.

Other Race Day Reminders

• Cancellations - Races may be cancelled if the corners are too wet and dangerous. Check FB page early on race day or the day before for the latest information.
• Toilets - Toilets are in the admin building near the start line, ask for directions if you are not sure where that is, no public urination will be tolerated.
• Disc Brakes - Disc brakes have been approved for racing by Cycling Australia.
• No License, No Race - Riders need a current license (or proof of renewal) to race. CA licenses only. Licences may be checked at any time so to make sure you can race, BRING your licence (physical or digital version) with you to every race. Online entries are verified by Entry Boss.
• On-the-day Entries - Riders are encouraged to pre-enter as it helps with race organisation logistics. On-the-day entries are accepted if space & time permits. Please arrive early if after an on-the-day entry.
• Race Briefing - Riders MUST be at the start line 5 minutes before allocated start time for the Commissaires instructions.
• Announcements - Please check the club website or Facebook for any announcements regarding racing.
• Parking - Plenty of parking in the car park directly opposite the registration/marshaling area, do not park anywhere on the University roads. Please drive SLOWLY around the course area, riders will be warming up on the public roads.
• Safety - All competitors are reminded that road cycle racing can be considered a dangerous sport, and whilst all reasonable care is taken by the race organizers and officials when organizing this event, all participating cyclists have an equal responsibility to ensure they take all reasonable care by adhering to the road rules and any other conditions imposed by Police and/or officials ensuring a safe race environment for all concerned. Please refer to our Club specific Racing Rules for further information.