Single Day Option

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• 1 Day Tour: during Saturday 4th-Monday 6th May (NT public holiday)
  
• Fully Catered, Fully Supported
  
• Ride, not race
  

SUPPORTING THE SALVOS

ASCC ask that riders entering the WMC seek sponsorship to support the Salvation Army Red Shield appeal. We hope each rider will be able to raise a minimum of $200 for this great cause. The first four riders to raise over $1500 each through the Salvos Donations page will get their entry fee refunded by the Alice Springs Cycling Club. The Salvation Army kindly support the WMC through the provision of vehicles and other support. There is a dedicated fund raising page that has been established by the Salvation Army for this event. If you dont want to seek sponsorship you can also hit the following link and donate directly. The fund raising web site link will be provided soon.

Optional day entry is $99 but you must make your own travel arrangements.

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Departure

We meet at the Salvation Army offices on Stuart Tce at 7.00am am on Saturday 4th May for a muffin and fruit breakfast and a send-off from the Salvos and others. The tour will commence at 0745hrs (sharp). It will be cold!

COMPULSORY Briefing Dinner

Before the tour begins there is a COMPULSORY Briefing Dinner at the Velodrome Club Rooms (Cameron Street entrance) at 6.30pm Thursday 2nd May. Participants are asked to bring a hot dish, salad or sweet to share and the Club provides meat and drinks. Important safety aspects of the ride will be explained and clarified. It is also a good opportunity to meet fellow riders and your support crew. Your swag/tent and small overnight bag will be loaded at this time.

Accommodation

Accommodation is camping, and you will need to bring a swag or tent and sleeping mat. Camping facilities have been booked at the beautiful Ormiston Gorge at completion of day one. Bring swimming gear! Day two is at the well-serviced Ntaria Campground at Hermannsburg. Note the second camp will be dry as it is in an alcohol-free zone.

Finish

The tour will finish at the Alice Springs Cycling Club Velodrome, Cameron St, Alice Springs mid- afternoon on Monday May 6th (a public holiday in the Territory).

PREPARATION

The ride is not a race. It is a controlled ride and cyclists will be required to travel in two groups. If you are not a strong rider and have not ridden in a cycling pack (peloton) then it will be necessary for you to attend ASCC Saturday or Sunday morning rides (or an interstate/Darwin equivalent) prior to the event to develop this skill and to demonstrate you have the required level of fitness. Men and women living in Alice Springs are encouraged to ride with Women On Wheels (WOW) during the week and on Saturday mornings (men are accepted!) and graduate to the Saturday morning Entry Century ride to build up the kilometres. Contact Andrea Martin for details. A Cycling Australia / ASCC Membership is a compulsory requirement for insurance purposes (more details below).

YOU PROVIDE:

• Each Rider in the WMC requires a valid Cycling Australia membership. Membership can be obtained by following the link below to the Cycling Australia web site. The minimum membership required is a “Ride” licence (you do not need a racing licence). Please nominate Alice Springs Cycling Club as your registered club. To obtain membership go to http://membership.cycling.org.au If you have a current CA licence please enter this when completing your booking online.

• Day Riders will need to provide their own transport to and from the event.

• Your own small swag, or camping gear, and a small bag of personal belongings such as clothes, toothbrush, towel, swimming gear and your own plate, cup, knife, fork, spoon and a torch. (You will be responsible for your own dishwashing.) A very small day pack can be put on the trailer on Saturday morning. Include your cup for tea/coffee breaks along the way, and a plate and cutlery for lunch times.

• This small swag and personal bag is taken to the Velodrome Thursday 2rd May to be loaded onto the truck. (Space is limited!). People coming from interstate or the Top End may have to make special arrangements depending on when you arrive.

• Your bike and riding necessities including at least one water bottle that you carry on your bike.

• An Australian Standards approved (AS/NZ2063) cycling helmet is compulsory.

• It is expected that your bike is in good repair and that you carry spare tubes, a pump etc.

• Personal and equipment insurance is your responsibility.

• If you wish to stay at the motel at Glen Helen (8k from Ormiston Gorge) rather than camping, YOU must make the arrangements at your cost.

• Other family members are welcome to accompany as non-riders if they have own transport and can cater for themselves. Or if they volunteer as a driver or tucker helper, the ASCC will cover their costs.

• A good sense of comradery, humour and willingness to help.

ASCC PROVIDE:

• ALL MEALS and DRINKS, including morning and afternoon tea. Make sure you let us know your dietary requirements but if you have really special requirements you may need to make your own provision.

• Chairs for meal times (no chairs to be included in personal luggage)

• St John’s first aid kits and a number of people with either St John’s or Sports Medicine qualifications. It is likely a Doctor or two will be riding with the group. A satellite phone will be available for emergencies. There is limited mobile phone coverage in the region.

• Tour captains will be designated to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. Please listen and take heed of any instructions from these people.

• Accompanying vehicles including a tucker van and sag-wagon for tired riders

Full event information under main listing https://entryboss.cc/races/2275