CORC Cyclocross Round 3 2024.

This is a combined round, counting as round 3 of the CORC club series and round 4 of the NSW ACT Series. There will be some minor changes to the race schedule and durations (compared to our standalone club rounds), see below for details

Please get in touch at xc_racing@corc.asn.au if you can help with course setting on Saturday afternoon. We will set up from 2pm, meet behind the pool.

For riders racing in B-Grade or C-Grade any bike is welcome, however for A-Grade Men, and A Grade-Women , in the spirit of cyclocross, a bike with drop bars is required.

The Junior race is on the adults course for those kids after a bit more of a challenge before stepping up to C-Grade. For this round, we have the addition of U13, U15 and U17 categories for those seeking NSW/ACT series points in those categories. For CORC club riders not taking part in other NSW/ACT series rounds, our reccomendation is to enter in your usual grade (eg junior, C grade, B grade etc)

Beginners are most welcome to Cyclocross racing! A valid Auscycling, is required. We do not issue day licenses anymore, but you can purchase a day license online here or if you are eligible, a free trial license is available here. The cost of entry is $15.

Schedule

Start Time	Duration	Category
10:00am - 10:50am	Registration & Course Practice #1
10:00am - 10:50am	Women's pre ride
10:50am - 11:05am	15 mins	U13s, juniors
11:20am - 11:50am	30 mins	C Grade Men, U17s, U15s
12:00am - 12:50pm	50 mins / 40 mins / 25 mins	A Grade Women, B Grade Women & C Grade Women
12:50pm - 1:00pm	Course Practice #2 & Presentations
1:00pm - 1:50pm	50mins	A Grade Men
2:00pm - 2:40pm	40mins	B Grade Men

Presentations & Course Packdown

Results The race is timed using the clubs electronic timing system and the results can be found by using this link

Race Briefing

-Each grade will start separately with approximately 30seconds between each wave.

-All riders will need a number on their back . The timing tag needs to be attached to the seatpost. Without a timing tag you will not get a result.

-All numbers and tags needs to be returned after the race, in the same ziploc bag you got it in.

-There will be multiple categories on course at the same time. If you are being caught by a rider in another category or you are being lapped please be courteous and let them through at the first safe opportunity. If you are the faster rider, please ask the rider in front to let you pass.

-The number of laps for each race will be determined based on laptime for the first lap, and the target racetime for each grade.

-Have fun and be kind to each other

-Please stick around and help pull down the bunting after the race

Course

The Course will start behind the Stromlo Leisure Centre (or The Pool). We'll set a different course for each race, the aim for this edition is a faster course with less climbing (read easier!). Below is one of our earlier courses, it won't be too different