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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Alivio Tourist Park

Black Mountain Hill Climb

To wrap up the year we are putting on a special event!

We have arranged for a closed road hill climb and mountain top crit to finish off the year. Following the races, we're throwing a party!

Alivio Tourist Park Road Season pass holders get first preference, and have automatically been entered.

This year we've seperated the entires: you can chose to race the hill climb, the crit, or both.

This is the Entry form for the Hill Climb. The entry form for the Crit is here.

Key info:

• Black Mountain Drive
• Closed Road mountain top Hill Climb
• Saturday 13 December from 830am

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After Party

Thanks to your clubs, committees, hard-working volunteers and generous supporters, we are throwing a post-race party at Alivio Tourist Park's Verandah. Following the podium presentations for the climb and crit (no prizes), expect food, drinks, and music as we cool off and soak in the atmosphere on the Verandah deck.

Bring your friends, family and good vibes. We will have access to the Alivio swimming pool so for those inclined bring your towel and swimmers too.

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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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Event Information

• Format - Mass Start Hill Climb - Closed 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.

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What is included?

You get:

• Event Entry
• Discounted food and drinks at Alivio
  • $6 Schooners
  • 2 for 1 pizza

We suggest you bring your own portable chairs, picnic blankets and extra supplies to make yourself comfortable while watching the action at the top of the hill.

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Location

Course Start is at the base of Black Mountain Drive.

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Prizes

On top of the great financial support Alivio has provided to the clubs this season, Alivio is providing the following prizes at this race:

• 2 x $100 gift vouchers for The Verandah
• 4 x $50 gift vouchers for The Verandah

The winners of these prizes will be by random selection after the race. Just stick around for the presentations and you'll be in with a chance to win!

Thank you Alivio!

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Course & Race Format

Course Link: Black Mountain Hill Climb

The full black. Our timed course will start at the beginning of the first ramp, and finish at the bitter end of the climb at the top of the car park.

This is a 'mass start' event. The first rider across the line from each grade will be recognised as the winner.

Riders from any club can enter

Riders will start in grade order E --> A and race to the top. Men and women will start in separate waves, with 30 second gaps between each wave.

Mass start riders will start shortly after the last grade has rolled away. As the name suggests, all riders will start together and race or ride to the top.

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Event Schedule

Check-in from 8:30 on the day. 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.

• Before 0800 - spectator and participant access to car parks
• 0830 - registration desk opens
• 0900 - Mass Start Hill Climb
• 0945 - crits commence
• 1315 - relocate to alivio
• 1330 - prize presentations

Road Closures

• 0730 - road closure in place - spectator and participant vehicles only
• 0800 - full road closure in place - event vehicles only
• 1330 - all road closures removed

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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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Spectator Access

There will be no vehicle movements permitted on Black Mountain Drive during the hill climb.

Spectators requiring access to the Black Mountain car parks (see below) may access Black Mtn Drive until approximately 30 minutes before the first wave starts.

Please show the traffic marshal this EntryBoss listing to pass through the control point.

Parking

Black Mountain Drive will be completely closed to vehicle movements (including spectator vehicles) from 8:30am onwards. 

We will use the three on-mountain car parks for the event.

Only park in designated parking bays in the carparks. Do not park on the side of the road.

If you are driving to the event we now suggest that you drive up Black Mountain and park in either of the upper car parks. Then descend on your bike to the bottom for the start. If you are doing this remember the road will be busy and open road conditions will still be in effect, other vehicles and spectators will be coming up the hill. Exercise caution. 

Upper Car Park

Vehicles in this parking location may not be able to exit until the completion of all racing, including the crits.

Middle Car Park

This carpark is a short walk to the top of the mountain. Vehicles can exit the mountain from this car park once the last rider and follow vehicle has passed.

Lower Car Park

In the event that the upper and middle carparks are full there will be some capacity in the lower carpark. As with the middle car park, vehicles can exit the mountain from this car park once the last rider and follow vehicle has passed.

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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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