Event Summary

Race Results / Season Numbers

LIVE Race Results will be available here: Click here

• PLEASE BRING YOUR SEASON NUMBERS
• Anyone without Season Numbers is asked to buy them at entry for an additional $15.
• These are yours to keep (forever) & include; 2 x quality race numbers, frame plate with transponder (aka tag) & frame plate holder.
• More Info here. Season Number Pre-Order
• These can be purchased as part of your race entry and will be ready for collection at Rego on Race Day

Reminders;
• Please mount your frame plate off your seatpost as advised.
• Transponders DO NOT WORK in your pocket
• To be included in timed results, you need your frame plate mounted correctly
• Check the Transponder MASTER LIST here
• Please help your friends get sorted with Season Numbers and tags.

Event Specific Info

Race Schedule - DRAFT (subject to change)

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Notes on Placings

• This is a graded scratch race, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places awarded at the end of the final lap
• Riders race for an estimated time plus bell lap
• Riders race as individuals (no Teams prizes)
• Women' series points will be collected for each grade (1st to 3rd)

Race Fees

• Fees:
  • Volunteers $15
  • Non-Volunteers $30.
  • Vol Season Pass holders - recognised for free entry,
  • U17 see below.
  • Season Numbers - Don't yet have your own season numbers? You can add $15 to your entry and have a Number Pack waiting for you at Rego - ready to use.

• Waitlisting: - Races have pre-set limits per grade.
• Scratching: - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off (generally midday Friday - pls see above).

Generic Race Day Procedures

IMPORTANT

• Finish Line Area: - Please keep all finish lines free from congestion.
• Racing Incidents: - Safety is important. Please report all race incidents to the Race Director, or alternatively via the post-race rider survey.
• Spectating: - It is requested that family & friends watch from roadside vantage points & do not follow bunches in vehicles.

GENERAL

• No License, No Race: - riders need a current license (or proof of renewal) to race. AusCycling accepted licenses only.
• Red Light Policy: - The Northern Combine complies with AusCycling 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).
• New to Racing: - AusCycling offer a 4 week trial license. Please see https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
• On-the-day Entries: Sorry, on-the-day entries are not accepted.
• Announcements: - Please check the Northern Combine Facebook page, twitter or website for any announcements regarding racing.

Women's Grades

• Select races throughout the season will offer separate women's-only grades.
• For most races, Women will start with an Open/Men's grade (combined start) but be recognised with separate Women's results and podium. This allows for a bunch race experience without the disadvantage of having to race men.
• When combined starts are required, the Women's A bunch starts with C Grade, Women's B start with D grade.

• WC start separately wherever possible.

• Occasionally some women do wish to race in harder grades rather than with the Women's designated grade (for instance Men's B). This is entirely your own decision and something that is supported.

• See https://northerncombinecycling.org/racing/women for more details on the Women's Series Points. In every race, every female who starts gets a point. The best 3 female finishers get extra points.

Juniors

Juniors are offered two races.

• A Junior handicap (first event of the day)
• Those juniors old enough and with suitable experience can also race a senior grade.

Juniors Racing Senior Grades

• THIS RACE U15 & U17 Juniors with suitable are welcome to race senior grades as long as AusCycling Tech Reg distance and roll-out/age-appropriate gearing restrictions are adhered to.
• Junior pricing will apply - but no prize money will be awarded. (applies to U17 only. No restrictions on U19)

More Information

• Northern Combine: - https://northerncombinecycling.org/

• Volunteering: - https://northerncombinecycling.org/volunteering https://northerncombinecycling.org/volunteer-nomination

• AusCycling Licensing: - https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership

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