New Venue

We've had to move the event to Kowen Forest. Details below.

Entries Close

Noon Friday before the race.

This season entries will close at noon on the Friday before each race. This is to take the pressure off our volunteer race organisers AND reinforce our expectation that participation in one of our events isn't a last-minute decision.

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We are proud to announce that this year's road season will again be sponsored by Alivio Tourist Park. Alivio has provided significant financial support to the clubs over the last few years. Please return the favour and support Alivio by:

• Staying at Alivio when you travel to the ACT for one of our events (promo code details below - CCCVCC)
• Referring your friends and family to Alivio when they need accommodation in the ACT (promo code details below - CCCVCC)
• Stopping in for a coffee, drink, or bite to eat at the Verandah.

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Gravel is Coming

We are bringing you a Gravel race to warm up your winter and test your bike handling skills.

Racing will start early on Saturday 21 June on our new Kowen course. Once we have finished racing and packed up we will move back to Alivio Tourist park for a feed and more than $1,000 in cash prizes and giveaways, thanks to the awesome team at Alivio Tourist Park.

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Event Support

Alivio Tourist Park

$1,000 in cash prizes courtesy of Alivio Tourist Park. See below for details.

Bakehouse

Thanks to the team at the Bakehouse, we'll again have post-race muffins and drinks for all registered riders and volunteers.

Trek

Thanks to the team at Trek Phillip, Majura, and Fyshwick, all registered participants will receive a free bike wash valued at $39.

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Event Information

• Format - Graded Scratch - Open Fire-Road Conditions
• Event Staff - As per the Volunteer Roster
• Results - my.raceresult.com - full pro live timing
• Feedback - We want your feedback - Complete our feedback form after the race.

Riders must be self-sufficient and able to repair any mechanical mishaps themselves. Carry spare tires, a multi-tool, pump, adequate nutrition, and anything else needed to get up and running in the event of an incident.

We will have one sweeper vehicle and volunteer first aid on site.

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Location

Course Start/finish is Here.

Course access is via Sutton Rd then east on Kowen Rd for approximately 6 km to the 'Kowen Rally Village'.

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Combined Calendar

VCC and CCC are teaming up to bring you a combined road calendar for 2025. Each road race is the result of a collaborative effort between the two clubs and is supported by Alivio.

Everyone is Welcome

Riders from any club are welcome to participate in this event. 

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Prizes

$1,000 in cash giveaways.

The winners of these prizes will be by random draw at the Alivio Tourist Park Verandah after the race.

To be eligible for prizes you must:

• have registered for and started the race and/or
• be an official event volunteer (must have signed up on the volunteer signup form) and completed your volunteer tasks on the day and
• be present in person at Alivio to receive your prize.

If a participant or rider is not present at the time of the draw another name will be selected at random until all prizes have been handed out.

Participants/volunteers are only eligible to win one prize.

Thank you Alivio!

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Course

Club veteran and all around great guy Ben Morrison, known to many as "Moshy" has crafted this punchy 9k loop.

Course Link: Strava Route Link

The Course may be subject to some small revisions prior to the event date. We'll post updates here as needed.

We recommend loading the course onto a head unit, and sighting the course before the day so you know where to eat/drink and launch the attack on your mates. Following the wheels should work almost as well, just follow the right ones. No time adjustments will be issued for detours.

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Bikes

The course is suitable for Cyclocross, Gravel and Mountain Bikes, although if you're feeling particularly adventurous, you can bring your Road Bike too.

Everyone's welcome!

In short, ride whatever you want, but gearing will help with some of the hills. And while the roads are in good condition, a road bike will be hard work.

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Race Schedule

930 am - Rider Check-in

Check-in for each grade closes 15 minutes before the advertised start time. Do not arrive at the last minute - allow yourself enough time to attach your timing chip and race number.

10 am - First bunch rolls away

12 pm - Lap cutoff time

Riders shall not be permitted to start a new lap after 12pm. At the discretion of race organisers this time cutoff may be brought forward to ensure all riders complete within a reasonable timeframe.

1pm - Event packup

It's a 30-minute drive back to Alivio from the course. Goal is for everyone to be finished and everything packup up by 120 at the latest.

2pm - Presentations

Everyone should be back at Alivio Tourist Park for food, drinks, and prize presentations.

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Grades

Open Grades

Based on rider feedback men and women can register and ride in 'Open' grades.

• Open A - 6 Laps (~54km)
• Open B - 4 laps (~36km)
• Open C - 4 laps (~36km)
• Open D 2 Lap (~18km)
• Open E / Juniors - 2 Lap (~18km)

There will be Open placings and Women's placings for each grade.

Juniors

Juniors will race distances that are in line with the AusCycling Technical regulations.

Max distances are:

• U11/U13 - 20km - Modified Course only
• U15 - 40km - Course Suitable (choose appropriate grade)
• U17 - 70km - Course Suitable (choose appropriate grade)

This race is taking place on open roads. If you are entering a junior rider we recommend that you discuss their capability to participate in the event with the Commissaire and Race Director before the race starts.

Junior Rollout requirements apply and will be checked as per the AusCycling policy.

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Season Numbers

VCC and CCC Season Numbers will be used at this event.

Frame Plates and 1x Cloth Number

If you have been issued with a VCC or CCC season number ensure you arrive at the event with your number pinned and frame plate correctly fitted to your bike.

Non-VCC and CCC riders who participate will be issued a temporary number and plate that must be returned after the event.

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Parking

Please ensure that all vehicles are parked off the road if parking on the verge. All vehicles are to be kept well clear of the start/finish area.

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Have you Volunteered Yet?

1. Read the Volunteer FAQs
2. Check the volunteer roster for where we need help
3. Sign up to volunteer using this form

The 2025 Alivio Tourist Park Road Series is run by volunteers from the CCC and VCC, but members from other clubs are welcome to volunteer and support racing in the ACT as well as receive the volunteer incentives set out below.

Volunteers will receive the following incentives at eligible 2025 Road Events:

• Volunteer two or more times in a 'Secondary Role' - access to discounted season pass *
• Volunteer once in a 'Primary Role' - access to discounted season pass *
• Volunteer two or more times in a 'Primary Role' - access the whole season of racing for free *

To be eligible to claim these benefits you must have nominated and been allocated to a race.

*Excludes ACT Champs events and State Opens (e.g. Hayman Classic). Details on the Season Pass listing.

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Registration

To ensure that we have a record of all participants registration is only via EntryBoss.

NO LATE OR ‘AT THE RACE’ REGISTRATION

Earlybird Pricing

If you register 7 or more days prior to the race you are eligible to use the promo code EARLYBIRD at the time of registration. This will enable you to access the discounted entry price of $20.

This is an honour system - please don't use the code if you are registering within 7 days of the race.

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Licences

AusCycling Race All Discipline licences are required for this event.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct licence. This will be verified when you register here.

If your licence has expired or otherwise has an issue we reserve the right to scratch you from the race.

No licence?

Not to worry! If you are eligible you can take out a 4-week free trial or sign up for a one or 7 day event licence.

Unfortunately, we can't accept other types of non AusCycling cycling insurance/membership.

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On the Day

1. Upon arrival please confirm your attendance at the check-in desk and then move clear of the check-in desk area.

2. A rider briefing, count and roll call will be conducted before each grade roll away. Please be ready when your grade is called.

3. At the end of each grade ALL riders must visit the desk to confirm that they have returned from the course, and return temporary numbers and tags.

4. Placegetters please wait for presentations and photos.

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Scratching and Cancellation

• Scratching - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off.
• Event Cancellation - Riders will be provided with a full refund if the event is cancelled for any reason.
• Refunds - Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or if you scratch after the cut off.

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New to Racing?

We'd love to see you at one of our events! If you have any questions or aren't sure about something please get in touch using the contact details below.

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Contact Information

Club Contacts

Canberra Cycling Club

• Ben McCarthy, CCC Race Secretary racing@canberracyclingclub.org.au

Vikings Cycling Club

• Michael Buerger, VCC President president@vikingscycling.org.au

EntryBoss Support

• support@entryboss.cc

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