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About

The 2024 CQ Gravel Series Rd 2. is co-hosted by Rockhampton MTB and Rockhampton Cycling Club on Sunday 16th June. This event will feature a Graded Scratch Race.

What is a Graded Scratch Race race?

A graded scratch race is a mass start event with riders of similar ability race together in their grade. Each grade starts at the same time and cover the same distance with the winner being the first rider to cross the finish line. You are not allowed to use another grade to help you if you are dropped or passed by another grade.

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Location

Start/Finish Hedlow Creek Reserve Lake Mary Road, Lake Mary QLD 4703 https://maps.app.goo.gl/5XTdEXmjjw8C2BtH8

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The course

99% Gravel roads. You will require a basic level of experience and confidence in mountain/gravel biking and a good level of fitness and endurance. All 3 courses will be clearly marked with signage & arrows. Each track junction will have a sign with directions on which way to go, depending on which distance you are completing. There will also be course marshals at each significant turn. See maps and course descriptions for more detail.

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Checkpoints

There are multiple checkpoints along this course. Please make sure that you are aware of the checkpoints applicable to your distance.

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Distances, Categories and Entry Fees

Course	Distance	Categories on Offer	Entry
A & B Grade	62km	Male, Female, 17y+	$30
C Grade	35km	Male, Female, 13y +	$30
D Grade	20km	Male, Female, 13y +	$30

IMPORTANT: All Junior (U15 & U17) competitors in the event MUST have a chaperone ride with them at all times. Please highlight chaperone details in the comments section of your entry

Grading and Average Speed Estimates |A Grade | – 62km Avg speed between 32kph – 40kph |B Grade - | 62km Avg speed between 29kph – 33kph |C Grade – | 36km Avg speed between 26kph – 30kph |D Grade – | 20km Avg speed between 18kph – 26kph

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Schedule of Events (Sunday 16th June)

Time	Activity
8.00 - 8.25am	Race number collection & Sign in
8.30am	Compulsory Race Briefing all events
8.45am	Race start A Grade
8:50am	Race start B Grade
8:55am	Race start C Grade
9:00am	Race start D Grade

IMPORTANT: All competitors must be at the event hub and attend the race briefing prior to the first wave of riders leaving to ensure that no unnecessary traffic is present on the race course

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Athlete Guide & Event Information

Event Information click here

All entrants must have a valid AusCycling Race (Road or Offroad) Licence. An Event Licence may be purchased no earlier than the day prior to the event if required through AusCycling.

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Sponsorship:

We thank the following sponsors for coming onboard to sponsor our events:

AB Mechanical
Giant Rockhampton
Dean McLellan - Ray White Rockhampton
Milne Brothers
Faces by Ains
Morisons cq Agencies

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Contact:

Silvia Smith (0400 483 102), Kyle Brannigan (0408 455 588) or Mark Campbell (0447 159 091)

w: https://www.rockymtb.org.au/
f: https://www.facebook.com/rockymtb
f: https://www.facebook.com/cqgravelcycling

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