Balmoral Cycling Club
Muzz 2.0 Clockwise Longer U Course

Details
Date
Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Format
Crits
Course
Murarrie (aka Muzz)
Entries open
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 2:00 PM AEST
Entries close
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 8:00 PM AEST
Pay online by
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00 PM AEST

This week we will utilise the 1.4km U shaped crit circuit in the clockwise direction.

Also note that all women will race in regular graded racing this week.

Remember:

1. You need your correct and current AusCycling RACE Membership number in EntryBoss, &

2. You need a to have a BALMORAL grading and enter that grade.

Please read below for further details.


Welcome back to Muzz!

After 22 months of redevelopment, Balmoral CC is excited to be back at Muzz and once again offering some of Queensland's best crit racing and junior development opportunities at this incredible new facility at the Brisbane International Cycle Park.

With our return to Muzz we are changing up how we do things. Our race schedule may not always look like this as we attempt to give all riders quality racing time on the new crit track. Keep an eye on our socials for race info and updates.

As always, follow Commissaire's directions, ride safe and race well.


About

  • Muzz: The legendary "Muzz" criterium track (aka the Murarrie Recreation Ground), is located at 1238 Wynnum Rd, Murarrie QLD 4172
  • Grades on Offer:
    • Seniors: A, B, C, D and Masters (40+) men and women
    • Juniors: Juniors (U9 - U17) must begin in our Junior Development program (JD). Only U15 & U17 junior riders approved to race in senior grades may register for senior crit racing grades. Please see our Junior Development Policy for more information.
  • Sanctioning: Muzz crit racing is classified as a bronze level event and is conducted under AusCycling rules and Technical Regulations

Race Schedule

Grade Race start Duration Primes
Masters A/B (Select MAS_A) 6:30am 45min + 2 laps 2
Masters C/D (Select MAS_C) 6:31am 40min + 2 laps 2
A Grade 7:30am 50min + 2 laps 2
B Grade 8:30am 45min + 2 laps 2
C Grade*
(*C/D may be combined subject to numbers)
8:31am 40min + 2 laps 2
D Grade* 9:20am 30min + 2 laps 1
Junior Development
(skills & simulated racing on 500m track)
8:30am 60min

Note: D grade is for those new to crit racing and/or older Masters riders. It may be combined with C grade subject to numbers.
Masters riders may nominate to race in our Masters grades (see Grading below).
There is a maximum limit of 60 riders per race.

Last week some races were fully subscribed.
Enter early this week!

Entry Fees

Entry Type Cost Licence Required
Balmoral CC members $10 Race
Non-members $15 Race
Juniors (U15 & U17) racing senior grades $10 Race
Junior Development free Race or Kids
Approved volunteers* free Race
Spot entry "late" charge (if offered) $5 (extra)

Note: Our volunteers from the previous week's racing have earned themselves a free race. Please claim your free race by checking the volunteer box.
Thanks to all the volunteers that make our racing so good!

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First time racing Muzz?

BEFORE you enter, you must:

  1. Have a current, valid AusCycling Race Licence/Membership. You can get one here.
    If you aren't a Balmoral CC member we may request to see your Digital Licence.

  2. Obtain a Muzz race grading (for everyone racing in Muzz crits).
    If you haven't raced with us before or want to change your Muzz grading, please complete our grading form.
    Please provide quality information and good performance justification for your grading request. Muzz grading applications close 48 hours before a race.

  3. Make sure your current AusCycling membership number and contact details are included in your EntryBoss profile.

  4. Once you've had email confirmation of your grading then you can register to race in your approved grade (or nominate to race in Masters if you qualify) well before entries close.

  5. For any grading enquiries, please contact our Club Handicapper at handicapper@balmoralcyclingclub.com.au

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Racing at Muzz

On most Saturday mornings of the year, we hold criterium racing at Muzz. Men and women race together in all grades unless we stipulate a change in format. We aim to provide safe and competitive racing opportunities for all levels of riders.

We also run an hour long Junior Development program (JD) involving a skills session and simulated racing for juniors aged U9 - U17 (see our Junior Development Policy). Only experienced U15-U17 juniors who have met the requirements of our Junior Development Policy and have been approved by our Club Coach and Club Handicapper are allowed to race in senior grades at Muzz, and must comply with AusCycling Road Technical Regulations, including rollout.

We don’t race on days when there is a silver level/open event within 100km of Muzz, or on days when rain makes it dangerous to race. You can find these notifications on our Facebook Page, Facebook Group and Instagram.

Grading

  • To race with us you must hold an AusCycling Race Licence/Membership (e.g. Race All Discipline or Four Week Free Trial) and have a Balmoral CC grading. You can get this by completing our grading form. If you are new to racing you will be graded in D grade until you can demonstrate the skills to progress.

  • Our Club gradings are designed so that all men and women riders can be competitive in their grade. Contact our Club Handicapper if this is not the case for you.

  • Riders over 40 years old, with an AusCycling race category of MAS3 or higher, can nominate to race in our Masters grades or race their regular club grade. Riders opt-in to race this category knowing that it will have a mixture of abilities present each week:

    • Masters A/B must be over 40 and have an A or B club grading.
    • Masters C/D must be over 40 and have a C or D club grading.

  • Juniors participating in JD don't need to obtain a grading. See our Junior Development Policy for detailed information about our junior program, including criteria for progression through junior and open graded racing at Muzz.

How to Enter

  • To race at Muzz you need to register through Entry Boss before 8:00pm Thursday night. You can’t just turn up on the day and race. If you haven’t raced before, please register early and submit your grading form by the Thursday before you want to race, to give our volunteers plenty of time to address any grading or licence issues.

  • For our first few races back we are closing entries earlier than usual at 8:00pm Thursday night to allow us to process new grading requests.

Registration and Marshalling

  • On Saturday morning registration opens approximately 30mins before each race. You'll need to "sign-in" and collect your race number at least 10mins before your race start.

  • Be ready to marshal for your race at least 10mins before your race start. You must attend the Commissaire's race briefing before your race.

Podiums

  • At the end of each race, we will recognise podium places to the first 3 riders and prime winners in each grade.

  • We will recognise the first unplaced woman in a race if there are 3 or more women starters in that race. Where there are more than 8 women in a race, we will hold a "race within a race" and also recognise the first 3 women riders in that race.

  • Riders should present themselves in race kit, closed shoes and without helmets or sunglasses. Podium photos will be posted on our Facebook page and group at the end of racing.

Prizes

  • With our return to Muzz, we are changing up how we recognise final positions:
    • We only offer prize money for Men's A and Women's A/B (or 1st unplaced female in B-grade)
    • In all other grades, those achieving a podium place (1, 2, 3) or a prime will receive a free entry the next time they race with us (you can claim this by checking the volunteer box in EntryBoss).

Terms & Conditions

By registering for this event you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions.

More Info

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Entry prices

If you pay online:

Confirmed Volunteers
$0.00
Regular Senior Entry
$15.00
Balmoral CC Member
$10.00
Juniors Racing Seniors
$10.00
Junior Devt
$0.00

Balmoral CC Member discount applies at entry. Spot Entries (if made available) - these incur $5 additional charge. Please enter early if possible.

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