Please see the 4F Twilight Criterium Series Rider Guide for all event and technical information - available on the 4Five+ AC website https://www.4fiveplus.org/4f-twilight-series
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The 4F Twilight Series is a team event, with riders in teams of three. Team members can enter any combination of grades A-E, and the teams can have different riders in Rounds 1 & 2. Participation points from the three team members will go towards the overall total, with additional points awarded to the top 5 finishers in each criterium event.
Individuals who are not in a team can enter. Junior U13 & U11 will accrue points and receive separate recognition for the series.
Grades limits apply to promote rider safety, and there will be a wait list for each grade if we hit capacity.
There will be free skills sessions: Round 1 - Crits for Beginners. Round 2 - Crit Race Craft for Intermediate-Advanced
There will be grade podium presentations each round (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
The presentations of the 4F Twilight Series Team major prizes will conclude Round 2:
- Team Prize - teams podium & prizes (1,2,3)
- Rider 45+ - individual podium for riders 45+ (1,2,3)
- Junior Rider U11/13 combined podium (1,2,3)
- Rider of the Series - for showing fairness, determination and spirit
The A&B Grade Chase is a handicap, with B Grade given a head start, and A Grade chasing. C and D Grade will have separate race times. E Grade/U13/U11 will be on course at the same time, but race separately.
| 2.30 pm | Gates open, Registration |
| 3.00-4.00 pm | Skills Session |
| 3.30-5.30 pm | Junior roll-outs |
| 4.00-4.20 pm | E Grade, U13, U11 |
| 4.30-5.00 pm | D Grade |
| 5.00-5.30 pm | C Grade |
| 5.30-6.00 pm | A&B Grade Chase |
| 6.15 pm | Presentations, Q&A |
| 6.30pm | Pack-up |
All start times are subject to change at the organizer's discretion.
You need to enter each round. Team members need to include their team name in the entry form to accrue points
Registrations for skills sessions and volunteers will be per round also.
You can withdraw your entry with a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if you are within the scratching cut-off time (9pm Thursday prior to event). Please return to the EntryBoss Race Listing and use the 'Scratch' button.
An AusCycling membership (licence) is required. https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member
Still confused? Contact admin@4fiveplus.org and we will do our best to help you find the right licence.
When taking out a license you are agreeing to adhere to the AusCycling Policies and Regulations.
Round 1- Crits for Beginners. This will be run by AusCycling accredited coach Bec Wheadon. The session is STRICTLY limited to 15 participants. Registration essential.
We encourage riders new to criterium racing to join this session.
Round 2 - Crit Race Craft. This will be run by AusCycling accredited coach Ben Thorman. he session is STRICTLY limited to 15 participants. Registration essential.
This session is ideal for those who have raced some criteriums and wish to sharpen their racing tactics.
We are always looking for volunteers to assist with registration desk, course set-up, finish line judging etc. Riders registering a volunteer when entering will receive a $5 discount - make sure you tick the volunteering box and provide your volunteer's name and preferred role.
4FIVE+ Athlete Collective provides opportunities for all ages and abilities, subject to the AusCycling Junior Riding Up Policy, found under the Sport Policies & Technical Regulations section www.auscycling.org.au/page/about/governance-rules-policies
As the events are graded criteriums, entries are invited from Juniors U15 and up to participate in the appropriate grade. U13 and U11 will participate in their age group, but will be on course with E Grade.
Gear (rollout) restrictions apply to all age groups from U9 to J17 in competitions and any training sessions. It should be noted that these restrictions also apply even when riding in combined or graded racing or training sessions.
| Age | Rollout |
|---|---|
| U11 | 5.5m |
| U13 | 5.5m |
| U15 | 6.1m |
| U17 | 7.0m |
Wheel Restrictions: Depth restriction 44 mm, minimum 16 spokes
What if team riders can't do both races? Teams can be different each round.
What if more than three riders from our squad want to ride in the same round? All riders can race, but they will need to nominate which three riders are eligible to collect points when entering (note in entry comments/Team Name). We need to know in advance for the points spreadsheet!
What if we need help forming teams? Use the 4F Facebook events to connect
What if I don't have a team but I want to race? Individual entries are OK, or you can reach out to teams via the FB events
Please visit the 4Five+ website: [https://www.4fiveplus.org/4f-twilight-series]
Online pricing:
Volunteer Discount: $5 saving
A payment card fee may apply (calculated at checkout).