AusCycling South Australia
Thunda in Tanunda Criterium

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Date
Sun, 1 Sep 2024
Entries open
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 6:00 PM ACST
Entries close
Thu, 29 Aug 2024 8:00 PM ACST
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Thu, 29 Aug 2024 8:00 PM ACST

AusCycling SA and Port Adelaide Cycling Club acknowledge that we ride and race on the traditional lands of Aboriginal People. We acknowledge that connection to country is an important part of living Aboriginal culture today.


Introduction

With the Super Series fast approaching, this is your last chance to get out with your teammates and practice your leadouts and sprints. With over $2,200 worth of prizes on the line, medals for place-getters in every grade, and a perpetual trophy for the winner of the Elite Men's and Elite Women's races, you don't want to miss out.

This race will be on fully closed roads, and has an amazing mix of fast straights, technical corners, and the slightest hint of a gradient approaching the last turn. There should be something for everyone on this course.


Prize Money and Trophies

Thanks to our generous supporters at Century 21 Barossa, TMK Consulting Engineers, and Ciovita Australia we have over $4,200 of prizes and trophies up for grabs across the event.

Men’s and Women’s elite races each feature a total of $400 in prize money, as well as a Perpetual Trophy for the champions. Senior grades will have cash prizes for 1st to 3rd, as well as the 1st woman across the line. (1st woman’s prize is equal to the winner’s prize, and women can claim a place as well as 1st woman).

There will be two Primes in each senior event, with the winners taking home a $100 voucher thanks to Ciovita Australia!

Podium place getters in all grades, including junior grades, will also take home a medal.


Event Details

Address: Tanunda Recreation Reserve, Elizabeth Street, Tanunda SA 5232

Parking: There will be parking available on surrounding streets, but please be courteous of residents. Please avoid unnecessary noise and disruption. There will be no parking permitted on the Recreation Reserve grounds, save for Event Vehicles. Please ensure you arrive with plenty of time in case nearby parking is not available.

Course Map: see it on Strava

Race Day Schedule

Category Start Time Duration
Junior C 9:30AM 20 minutes
Junior D 17 minutes
Junior A 9:50AM 30 minutes
Junior B 24 minutes
Little Critters 10:20AM 20 minutes
E Grade 10:40 AM 35 minutes
D Grade 11:20 AM 40 minutes
Lunch break 12:00PM 30 minutes
C Grade 12:30PM 45 minutes
Course practice 1:15PM 25 minutes
B Grade and Elite Women Sponsored by TMK Engineering 1:45PM 50 minutes
Elite Men Sponsored by Century21 Barossa 2:45PM 60 minutes

There will be no other opportunities for course practice on the day.

Residents' vehicles will be permitted to enter and leave between races.


Grading and Super Series Teams

Do you want to race with your Super Series team, but you aren’t all in the same grade? Sandbagging will not be permitted, so no rider can race down a grade, but for this event, riders will be permitted to race up to one grade above their usual classification.

Do you want to race twice? You’re crazy! If you want to race in your usual grade, AND in your Super Series team grade, a reduced entry fee of $25 will apply for the second race. Please email president@pacc.org.au and we will invoice you separately for the 2nd race.

Riders signing up for a 2nd race will only be permitted to do so where field sizes allow. Riders wishing to ride up a grade will only be allowed where, in the opinion of the commissaires, the rider is capable of riding in the higher grade.


Race Day Procedures

The Technical Guide is available here: https://static-austse.devworx.net.au/media/PortAdelaideCyclingClub/Events/Technical%20Guide-1.pdf

“Help, I haven’t raced before! What do I do?” Please check out our handy ‘quick start’ guide here: https://www.pacc.org.au/get-involved/racing

Sign On: Riders must sign on at least 30 minutes prior to their race, and be present at the marshalling area for a race briefing 10 minutes prior to their race.

Licence: You must have a current AusCycling Race licence. Licence options, including day-licences, are available here: https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member

Little Critters (children aged 2+) are welcome to join in the fun and hopefully catch the cycling bug at an early age. Balance bikes, trainer wheels, and tricycles are OK too! An AusCycling licence is still required. If your little one hasn’t raced before, there is a free 4-week licence available. Check out the “Help, I haven’t raced before!” link for details.

Entries: Online entries only.

Junior grading: Juniors wishing to ride up must contact and seek approval from SA Junior Development Coach Josh Harrison at josh.harrison@auscycling.org.au.

Race Numbers: Race numbers will be supplied on the day. Race numbers MUST be returned at the end of the event or a $5 fee will apply.

Timing Tags: If you have raced previously with Norwood Cycling Club or in the Super Series, please bring your existing transponder. If you do not have a transponder, you will need to purchase one either ahead of time or on the day.

Team Tents: There will be designated space for Team Tents within the Recreation Reserve. No tents may be erected on the ovals, which will remain open to the public. Any marquees or tents must be appropriately secured with weights, not pegs or spikes. Any costs incurred by the event organisers in remediating the site may be passed on to participants.

Podium Presentations: Presentation ceremonies will take place as soon as possible after each race.


Course Map


Race Fees

Category Fee
Seniors $50.00
Juniors (U17 and under) $15.00
Little Critters (Under 9) Free
Second race $25

Sponsors

Port Adelaide Cycling Club is grateful for the generous support of our sponsors:

Contact:

Email: President@pacc.org.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PortAdelCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portadelcc/



Entry prices

Online pricing:

Regular Entry
$50.00
Junior A-D
$15.00
Little Critters
$0.00

A payment card fee may apply (calculated at checkout).

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