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Event Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
Promoter: Central Coast CC
Venue: Matcham Pony Club
Central Coast Cycling Club is excited to kick off the NSW/ACT Cyclocross series on May 18th with the return of CX racing to the Central Coast and Matcham Valley. Come and race, cheer, and enjoy the vibes at the lush Matcham Valley Pony Club grounds. With forested single track, fast gravel, and a punchy climb or two, it’s a course that has something for everyone.
For New CX Women Riders wishing to enter for free please email olivia.forrest@auscycling.org.au
(Women Adult's grades; never previously entered a NSW-ACT CX Series race)
Riders need to have a current AusCycling racing license (Off road OR All Discipline) to race. Never raced before? No problem! – you can get a free four-week trial license to race (this includes Juniors).
See this page for details on all license types including the free four-week trial
Only racing Cyclocross? Choose an Offroad license to save money.
Grading guide:
• C = New to bike racing generally / moderate pace or older riders
• B = Any tyre width allowed, Pushing hard and pretty fast, but a broad range of speeds, MTBer`s will be started in a separate wave!
• A = Seasoned, competitive racers and Elites.
Your CX grade should be the same as your road racing or MTB grade. An A-grade rider trying CX for the first time is still probably best suited to A grade, etc.
• Senior men’s and women’s grades: $25
• Offer! New women riders race free! To enter please email olivia.forrest@auscycling.org.au
• Juniors: $15
| Time | Activity | Race Duration | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am - 10am | Registration & Course Practice | Riders must be registered before course practice | |
| 10am - 10:30am | Race 1 | 30 mins | C Grade Men, U17s, U15s & U13s Girls & Boys |
| 10:30am - 11am | Kids Race & Course Practice | Race 1 Presentations | |
| 11am - 12pm | Race 2 | 50/40/30 mins | A, B & C Grade Women |
| 12pm - 1pm | Race 3 | 50/40 mins | A & B Grade Men |
| 1pm - 2pm | Race 2 & 3 Presentations | ||
| 2pm - 3pm | Course Pack Down | Any riders able to assist would be greatly appreciated! |
Race schedule may be subject to change, depending on entries and category participants.
Course will be similar to this segment: Course Map
The course will combine a fast gravel track start into grassy woodland and dirt trails. A sandpit crossing, log jumps, and a short climb into forested single track. You’ll probably want an all-round, moderately knobbed tyre for the mixed surface. Ground is soft and likely some mud in places.
Matcham Valley Pony Club is a short drive east of Gosford along the Central Coast Highway. It is approximately an hour’s drive from Hornsby in Sydney’s Northwest, and 1hr 20 south of Newcastle.
Parking locations will vary by time of arrival. Early arrivers may park at Matcham Valley. Paul Oval also has parking and walk through access to the race venue. Further instructions will be sent to registrants prior to race day.
Coming for the weekend? East Gosford, Erina and Wamberal are close to the event site. Join us for a club ride Saturday morning as well.
Events will be run according to AusCycling Technical Regulations
The 2025 CX NSW/ACT Series Guide can be found here!
For all event updates and further details please click here to view the Event Information Page
Entry Refund:
Any rider who wishes to receive a refund more than 2 days prior to the event may do so by scratching themselves via their EntryBoss account. Any rider seeking a refund must submit a doctor's certificate to AusCycling. All refund requests should be sent to olivia.forrest@auscycling.org.au. Refunds will be processed in line with the AusCycling Refund Policy
Race Director/Club Contact
Drew Dunstall, Central Coast Cycling Club
Email: cx@centralcoastcyclingclub.com.au
Entries
Olivia Forrest
Ph: (02) 7229 6469
Email: olivia.forrest@auscycling.org.au
Membership inquiries
AusCycling
Ph: 1300 137 397
Email: membership@auscycling.org.au
Online pricing:
A payment card fee may apply (calculated at checkout).