CORC Cyclocross Round 1 2024.

We have got a 4 round mini series planned, from May to August. We are continuing to use the area behind the pool, and will change up the course for each round. Some will be fast and flowy, with more climbing, tech and off-camber goodness for other rounds .

Compared to earler years, we have tweaked our schedule slightly, 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 Kids racing: please register as junior.

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

• Course Open: 12:00.
• Number pickup: 12:00 – 1:00.
• C Grade Women, Juniors - 15mins: 12:30.
• C-Grade Men and B-Grade Women – 30mins 12:50.
• A-Grade Men – 50mins 1:30.
• B-Grade Men and A-Grade Women – 40mins 1:30.

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. The start order will be as follows:

Race 1: C Grade Women and Juniors. Depending on numbers this race may be combined with Race 2.

Race 2: C Grade Men, followed by B grade women, C grade women and Juniors(last)

Race 3: A grade men only

Race 4: B grade Men, followed by A grade women.

-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