Event updates

See the updated information below under the following headings:

• event schedule
• road closures
• parking and vehicle access information
• spectator access

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Alivio Tourist Park

Black Mountain Hill Climb and Crit

To wrap up the year we are putting on a special event!

We have arranged for a closed road hill climb and mountain top crit to finish off the year. Following the races, we're throwing a party!

Alivio Tourist Park Road Season pass holders get first preference, and have automatically been entered.

Climb with Vine

Race Canberra's most iconic climb with UEA Team Emirates World Tour Pro rider and winner of the 2024 La Vuelta King of The Mountains Classification Jay Vine.

Key info:

• Black Mountain Drive
• Closed Road Hill Climb
• Saturday 7 December from 4pm
• With Pro Rider Jay Vine

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We are proud to announce that this year's road season will again be sponsored by Alivio Tourist Park. Alivio has provided significant financial support to the clubs over the last few years. Please return the favour and support Alivio by:

• Staying at Alivio when you travel to the ACT for one of our events (promo code details below - CCCVCC)
• Referring your friends and family to Alivio when they need accommodation in the ACT (promo code details below - CCCVCC)
• Stopping in for a coffee, drink, or bite to eat at the Verandah.

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Non Member Registration

For members of the general public wishing to participate:

1. Take out a 4 week trial licence on the Auscycling website (link below)
2. Using your new Auscycling member number create a profile here on entryboss
3. Click the 'enter' button on this listing and choose an appropriate grade

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Hill Climb

We'll start with the hill climb (graded bunch start). Riders will start in their grade and race from the base of Black Mountain Drive to the top of the car park. It is a bunch start, with the winner being the first rider to cross the line. This will also double as the CCC and VCC club hill climb championships.

Once all of the grades have departed we'll run another mass start party climb group for everyone else. Ride (or race) at your own pace to the top of the hill.

Elimination Crit

Once everyone is at the top of the hill we will run short and punchy graded crits around the tight and technical Black Mountain upper car park. Grade sizes will be strictly limited.

You must finish in the top 12 riders in your grade in the hill climb to qualify for the crit. Details below.

After Party

Thanks to your clubs, committees, hard-working volunteers and generous supporters, we are throwing a post-race party at Alivio Tourist Park's Verandah. After the presentation for the climb and the crit, expect food, drinks, and music as we watch the sun go down over the city and reflect on the year that was.

Bring your friends, family and good vibes. We will have access to the Alivio swimming pool so for those inclined bring your towel and swimmers too.

Event Schedule

Check back closer to the event - expect event times to be adjusted. Start times may be brought forward slightly to accommodate the number of riders who register.

• 1500 - 1530 - spectator and participant access to car parks
• 1515 - registration desk opens
• 1600 - hill climb commences
• 1640 - crits commence
• 1845 - relocate to alivio
• 1915 - prize presentations

Road Closures

• 1500 - road closure in place - spectator and participant vehicles only
• 1530 - full road closure in place - event vehicles only
• 1930 - all road closures removed

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Combined Calendar

VCC and CCC are teaming up to bring you a combined road calendar for 2024. 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. 

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Event Information

• Format - Graded Climb and Crit - Closed 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 after the race.

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What is included?

You get:

• Event Entry
• A free drink on arrival at Alivio Tourist Park's Verandah thanks to Alivio and Capital Brewing (our official beer sponsor)
  • Choice of a beer or wine for 18+, or post mix for juniors / those wanting a non alcoholic option
• Discounted food and drinks at Alivio
  • $6 Schooners
  • 2 for 1 pizza

We suggest you bring your own portable chairs, picnic blankets and extra supplies to make yourself comfortable while watching the action at the top of the hill.

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Location

Course Start is at the base of Black Mountain Drive.

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Spectator Access

There will be no vehicle movements permitted on Black Mountain Drive during the hill climb.

Spectators requiring access to the Black Mountain car parks (see below) may access Black Mtn Drive until approximately 30 minutes before the first wave starts.

Please show the traffic marshal this EntryBoss listing to pass through the control point.

Parking

Black Mountain Drive will be completely closed to vehicle movements (including spectator vehicles) from 330pm onwards. 

We will use the three on-mountain car parks for the event.

Only park in designated parking bays in the carparks. Do not park on the side of the road.

If you are driving to the event we now suggest that you drive up Black Mountain and park in either of the upper car parks. Then descend on your bike to the bottom for the start. If you are doing this remember the road will be busy and open road conditions will still be in effect, other vehicles and spectators will be coming up the hill. Exercise caution. 

Upper Car Park

Vehicles in this parking location may not be able to exit until the completion of all racing, including the crits.

Middle Car Park

This carpark is a short walk to the top of the mountain. Vehicles can exit the mountain from this car park once the last rider and follow vehicle has passed.

Lower Car Park

In the event that the upper and middle carparks are full there will be some capacity in the lower carpark. As with the middle car park, vehicles can exit the mountain from this car park once the last rider and follow vehicle has passed.

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Prizes

This is a special event. We expect to offer a range of great prizes from our supporters and sponsors. We'll update this section of the listing with details as they are locked in.

Prizemoney Provided by Alivio Tourist Park

Winners must attend Alivio to claim their prize

Hill Climb Prize Money

Equal prize money for men and women*.

• A Grade - Fastest Man and Fastest Woman - $400
• B Grade - Fastest Man and Fastest Woman - $300
• C Grade - Fastest Man and Fastest Woman - $200
• D Grade - Fastest Man and Fastest Woman - $100

Total $2,000

• 10 lucky door prizes for riders who attend Alivio afterparty - $100

Total $1,000

There will be no prizes for the crit - we are racing for bragging rights.

*Riders who have scored UCI points in the two years preceding the race will not be eligible for prizemoney or club medals.

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Course

Hill Climb - The Main Event

Course Link: Black Mountain Hill Climb

The full black. Our timed course will start at the beginning of the first ramp, and finish at the bitter end of the climb at the top of the car park.

This is a 'mass start' event. The first rider across the line from each grade will be recognised as the winner.

Riders from any club can enter and will be eligible for prizemoney

Riders will start in grade order E --> A and race to the top. Men and women will start in separate waves, with 30 second gaps between each wave.

The highest-placed male and female from VCC and CCC will be recognised as the overall hill climb club champion from each club.

Club medals will be awarded to the first three male and female riders in each grade.

Mass start riders will start shortly after the last grade has rolled away. As the name suggests, all riders will start together and race or ride to the top. This group will also be timed, but no silverware will be awarded.

The top 12 riders from each grade will qualify for the crit.

Crit

Course Link: Black Mountain Carpark Crit

Men's and women's grades A through D only.

This will be a tight and technical counterclockwise circuit of the car park at the top of the mountain.

Grade size will be strictly limited to a maximum of 12 riders per grade. You must finish in the top 12 of your grade on the hill climb to qualify.

Expect elimination-style racing - last rider across the line each lap will be withdrawn until the 2 remaining riders sprint for 1st place.

Each race will be 12 laps, including a neutral first lap.

No sheep stations here - just ride, stay safe and have fun.

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How to Enter

Riders wanting to enter the hill climb race must request a grade A --> E. Our club grader will then review your requested grade and allocate you to the actual grade you will be racing. This will be published on the 'startlist' section of this listing.

Riders wanting to participate in the mass start ride to the top must select the 'Party Animal' option when registering.

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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.

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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 2024 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 2024 Road Events:

• Volunteer two or more times in a 'Secondary Role' - access to discounted season pass *
• Volunteer once in a 'Primary Role' - access to discounted season pass *
• Volunteer two or more times in a 'Primary Role' - 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 and State Opens (e.g. Hayman Classic). Details on the Season Pass listing.

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Registration

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

NO LATE OR ‘AT THE RACE’ REGISTRATION

Earlybird Pricing

If you register 7 or more days prior to the race you are eligible to use the promo code EARLYBIRD at the time of registration. This will enable you to access the discounted entry price of $20.

This is an honour system - please don't use the code if you are registering within 7 days of the race.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New to Racing?

We'd love to see you at one of our events! If you have any questions or aren't sure about something please get in touch using the contact details below.

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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

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