About

• Cairns Cycling Club proudly presents the MiHaven Tablelands Road series. A 4 race series held over 2 weekends on Sunday 14/7/24 (2 races per grade) and Sunday 11/8/24 (2 races per grade) and culminating with a 3 stage tour and social ride to be held over the weekend of August 24th -25th.
  
• Points are not awarded for participants not taking part in the series. Podium places will be awarded.
  
• This EntryBoss event page is for 1 day, 2 race entry. To enter the series please visit the relevant listing here: https://entryboss.cc/races/21031/entries/new
• The Mihaven Tablelands Tour entry page is here: https://entryboss.cc/races/21199/entries/new
  

Sponsors:

Thanks to our long term supporter and title sponsor MiHaven.

Thanks to co-sponsors:
* The Top Rail Tavern, Malanda
* Tablelands Traffic Control, part of Bono's Excavations
* Tablelands Regional Council

Courses:

Course 1

is a 11.6KM lap starting and finishing at Butcher's Creek Hall and featuring a 2.8KM hilly gravel section along Fisk Rd.
https://www.strava.com/routes/3215875252427198458

Course 2

is a 10KM lap starting with a neutral roll out to the course at the intersection of Topaz Rd and Russell Rd and down to the start/finish line approx 300m before the intersection Russell Rd and Heidke Rd. Racing will commence from the start/finish line followed by a set number of laps per grade.
https://www.strava.com/routes/3231178062656715018

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Registration for 1 day & 2 races:

• $50 (seniors)

• $25 (juniors)

• Series discount: Once you have entered this event you're eligible for a series entry discount. This is automatically applied on entry to the second round of one day races to be held on 11/8/24.

• Online registration closes 6pm the day before the race.

Scratching

• Entrants can withdraw with a self-serve, automated refund within EntryBoss. Scratching closes at the same time as entries. Use the SCRATCH button on the race entry page to scratch.

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Grades and distances per race:

Course 1

• A Grade - 4 laps (46.4km)
  
• B Grade - 3 laps (34.8km)
  
• C, D and Women's Grades - 2 laps (23.2km)
  
• Juniors - 1 lap (11.6KM)
  

Course 2

• A Grade - 4 laps (40km)
  
• B Grade - 3 laps (30km)
  
• C, D and Women's Grades - 2 laps (20km)
  
• Juniors - 2 laps (20KM)
  

Notes:
* Junior category entrants may be combined with other categories and/or grades dependent on entry numbers and ability.
* All competitors are to use a rear light when racing.

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Race Schedule

Activity	Time
Registration for all entrants	7:30 am - 8:00 am
Race 1 starts	8:30 am
Race 1 expected to finish	10:30 am
Morning tea - coffee and snacks for sale provided by The Top Rail Tavern, Malanda and local school	10:30 am
Race 2 expected to start	11:30 am
Race 2 expected to finish	1:30 pm

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Facilities & Race Day Reminders

• Bring your club race numbers
• Parking - it is important that you park off the race circuit. Race start will be at Butcher's Creek Hall (Cnr Topaz and Fisk Roads, Butchers Creek QLD) where parking, changerooms and toilets are available.
  
• Google Maps link to Butcher's Creek Hall: https://maps.app.goo.gl/S9bKHxdLKJfb6FvNA
  
• Road conditions These are narrow rural roads and may have loose gravel and potholes. The 2.8KM Fisk Road gravel section may have some water damage. Bear this in mind when deciding what wheels and tyres to use.
• Warming up - riders are requested to warm-up prior to the race program commencing.
• Course Closure (traffic management) - the course is not closed to traffic and riders must follow road rules and the directions of marshalls.
  

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Volunteers

Races cannot proceed without marshalls in vehicles with each group and help with setting up and packing down. Please let us know if you can help out by indicating your availability when you signup.
Special offer If you're willing to spend 30 minutes online to become a qualified traffic controller we need you! Simply visit the link below to complete the course, send your proof of completion to tours@cairnscyclingclub.com.au and you'll receive discounted entry to the MiHaven Tablelands Tour. Either you, a family member or friend can do the course.
https://learn.accelerate.tmr.qld.gov.au/blocks/androgogic_catalogue/index.php?c2=elearning&q=event%20traffic

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Licensing

License or email receipt may be required at registration desk. Short and long term AusCycling memberships can be obtained online only: https://www.auscycling.org.au/
Never had an Auscyling licence before? Want to get into racing? Get a 4 week racing licence and you'll be licenced for the 5 club races from 14/7/24 - 11/8/24. https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial

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Contact

Cairns Cycling Club

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cairnscyc/ Em: tours@cairnscyclingclub.com.au
Web: https://www.cairnscyclingclub.com.au/