This week we'll be running the OG Muzz circuit clockwise.
Remember BEFORE you enter:
1. You need your correct and current AusCycling RACE Membership number in EntryBoss, and
2. You need to have a confirmed BALMORAL grading and enter THAT grade. Enter AFTER you have received your grading.
Please read below for further details.
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.
| 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 |
| C Grade* | 7:31am | 40min + 2 laps | 2 |
| B Grade | 8:30am | 45min + 2 laps | 2 |
| D Grade* | 8:31am | 30min + 2 laps | 1 |
| Junior Development (skills & simulated racing on 500m track) |
No JD this week |
Note: D grade is for those new to crit racing and/or older Masters riders. It may be combined with C grade at the earlier time subject to numbers.
There is a maximum limit of 60 riders per race.
| 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 | Lifestyle or Race |
| 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 who make our racing so good!
Note 2: Podium and prime winners from previous weeks can also claim your free race by checking the volunteer box. Please include the race date, grade and position you're claiming your free race for in the EntryBoss comments section.
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BEFORE you enter, you must: First time racing Muzz?
If you aren't a Balmoral CC member we may request to see your Digital Licence.
(Lifestyle membership of the correct age group is adequate for our Junior Development sessions.)
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.
You can check your current grading here.
For any grading enquiries, please contact our Club Handicapper at handicapper@balmoralcyclingclub.com.au
Monitor your email, in case we need to clarify something to accept your entry.
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, like when we run women's only racing every few weeks. 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 at handicapper@balmoralcyclingclub.com.au if this is not the case for you.
You can check your current grading here.
Men and women riders over 40 years old, with an AusCycling race category of MMAS3/WMAS3 or higher, can nominate to race in our Masters grades (you need to select "Masters") 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:
When we offer Women's-only racing, women riders will need to select Women_AB or Women_CD to enter those races, and not their regular club grade:
Juniors participating in JD don't need to obtain a grading, but DO need an AusCycling "Race" or "Lifestyle" membership. 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 5:00pm Friday 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 5.00pm on the Thursday before you want to race, to give our volunteers plenty of time to address any grading or licence issues.
If you make an error in your entry and want to make a change, please do not scratch (you can't re-enter after you've scratched). Contact us directly at racing@balmoralcyclingclub.com.au and we will make the change for you.
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.
Pin your race number on your right or left ribs – it MUST be visible to the Commissaires from the side! Racing clockwise = right ribs, racing anti-clockwise = left ribs.
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 for the first 3 riders and prime winners in each grade.
When we run mixed racing, we will recognise the first woman finisher 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
Scratchings, Cancellations & Refunds
At various times, we may need to cancel or postpone Muzz racing e.g. because of rain. Notifications will be made on our social media channels.
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Balmoral CC Member discount applies at entry. Spot Entries (if made available) - these incur $5 additional charge. Please enter early if possible.