2026 Giant Adelaide Crossfire Cup - Round 2

Round 2 will be held Carriageway Park, or perhaps better known as Mulch Hill. Last year was for the first time for a while that we have been able to hold a race here, and we have again been given the opportunity to use this space again.
It was a wet event last year with a few puddles on the first corner. A bit of a bottle neck on the climb to the 'hill', and a good amount of mulch out back of the course.
Let's hope for more rain! Or perhaps not.

Location: Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17), Adelaide map
Course Setup Starts: 8am
Food / Beverage: Trott Park Fencing Club BBQ / Coffee Van
Amenities: Public Toilets in Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi - approx. 600m map and for those who want a warm up ride and a toilet stop, there is another public toilet at Marshmallow Park - approx. 1,100m map

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🚲 There's a Giant bike up for grabs from Giant Adelaide!!!

Again, Giant Adelaide have put up a bike to give away.
The winner will get a Giant Revolt Advanced 0 or a Liv Devote Advanced 0 valued at $5199.
To qualify for this special draw at the end of the season, you will be required to race at all rounds of the Crossfire Cup and at the South Australian Cyclocross State Titles.
You'll need to be there for final presentations at Round 4 to see if you are the lucky winner!

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Course

This years course will be advised in the days leading up to the event.
Keep your eyes on this EntryBoss listing closer to the day.

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Race Schedule

NB: Times are subject to change.

Time	Activity	Comments
8:00 to 9:30	Course Setup - Volunteers welcome & required.
9:00 to 12:30	Registration Open
9:30 to 10:00	Course Practice 1	30 minutes.
10:00 to 10:30	Race 1 - Men C, Men Open (30m)	Staging at 9:50am.
10:40 to 10:55	Race 2 - Little Crossers (15m) (modified course)	Staging at 10:30am.
11:05 to 11:25	Race 3 - Junior A and Junior B (20m)	Staging at 10:55am.
11:30 to 12:00	Break / Lunch / Presentations for Morning Session / Course Practice 2	30 minutes.
12:00 to 12:50	Race 4 - Women A (50m) ; Women B (40m) ; Women C, Women U17, Open Women (30m)	Staging at 11:50am.
13:00 to 13:50	Race 5 - Men A (50m) ; Men B (40m) ; Men U17 (30m)	Staging 12:50pm.
14:00 to 14:45	Course Pack Down
14:45 to 15:00	Final Presentations (Races 4 and 5)
15:00	Event Closed

We will attempt to get in a sighting lap prior to each race.

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Eligibility Requirements

A current AusCycling Race membership (Off-Road or All Discipline) is required to ride in these events. Please download your membership card to show the volunteers at sign on!

The trial 4 week license is not applicable for the Series Entry.

Need a membership? Explore all the membership options with PACC here.

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Equipment

No tire limits are being enforced at the Crossfire Cup.
Please note that if you intend to race the National Cyclocross Series, you must comply with the NCXS Equipment Regulations.

Grade	Bike	Tires	Bars	Gears
Senior Grades, Elite, U23, U17	CX / Gravel	any	Drop / Curly, max 50cm	any
Open Men and Women	any	any	any	any
U15 / U13 / Little Crossers	any	any	any	any

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⏱️ Timing and Race Numbers

Race Plates
This year we will be introducing race plates.
This is to make the timing teams role far easier on the day. Being able to see a rider number and their category prior to crossing the line will be a massive advantage to ensure timing and lap counts are kept accurate.

If you have been issued with a PACC Race Plate and Bib Number previously, please bring it to the event. For riders new to our races, a Race Plate will be available for collection at the Registration Desk, along with your race number.

If any of the following applies to you...
- you have lost/damaged either your bib numbers or race plate,
- your assigned race plate is different to your bib number,
- you have multiple bib numbers and not sure which one is correct
...then please email cx@pacc.org.au so that we can remedy the situation.

Live results will be available during the event - start from here.

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Sign On and Staging

Riders are requested to sign on as soon as possible at each round, and then assist with course setup if still in progress.

Please visit the registration desk and have your name checked off before going on course for practice. Riders must have their race plate and bib number on before entering the course.

Riders must have signed on at the registration desk more than 30 minutes before race start so we know you're at the venue.

Riders must be ready to start and at the staging area 15 minutes before the allocated race start time for the Commissaire’s instructions.

Riders will be seeded based on current Series Points, followed by Time of Entry. Riders will be called up one by one to the starting grid at ~5 minutes before the scheduled start. If you miss your call-up, you will start from the back of the field.

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Food

We have Trott Park Fencing Club in attendance with their world famous BBQ facilities.
And for our Coffee lovers, or those who need could always just do with a bit of caffeine, we'll have a Coffee Van there for the morning.

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Points System - Revised for 2026

TL;DR Points will be awarded based on overall finishing position within each graded gender field, using a single scale across A, B, and C grades combined. While riders race in grades at each round for close competition, all results go toward a rider's UCI age-category series standings based on overall performance. Nominal Grade Podiums at each round. Prizes awarded by UCI age categories based on overall points at the end of the Series. This rewards strong performances at any level and encourages riders to progress, while recognising consistency across the full field and season.

A deeper dive...
Points are awarded based on overall finishing position across all grades (A, B, C combined) using a single descending points table.
Men and Women will be scored separately. Points continue across grades (e.g. last in A → first in B gets the next available points). Maximum points for 1st place in A Grade, while last place in C Grade will inherit the least number of points.
Series standings are calculated by UCI age category, not race grade.
A, B, C grades will still exist at each Crossfire Cup round and there will be nominal podiums for these grades at each round.
However, prizes will be awarded at the end of Round 4 (end of Series) based on UCI age category.
Scoring:
All Finishers receive points based on their overall position across all grades.
For those not finishing a race the following applies...
DNF = points for final position based on timer/commissaire
DNS = 0 points
DQ = 0 points + relegation
Grading:
Riders are promoted/relegated between A, B, C grades each round based on results from the previous Crossfire Cup round; at the discretion of the handicapper.
Initial grading is based on past results and/or known current performance in other disciplines.
Series:
All rounds, including State Championships, count toward the series.
Final results and prizes are awarded by UCI age category after the completion of Crossfire Cup Round 4.
Why the change?:
The revised points system aims to make the series fairer and more meaningful by recognising overall performance within each gender (men and women race separately), rather than just results within a grade. Grades (A, B, C) are still used to keep racing close and enjoyable, but all riders within each field are ranked together for points, which count toward UCI age-based series standings. This rewards strong rides at any level, encourages riders to move up grades, and ensures the series reflects how consistently and competitively you perform across the whole season, not just within your grade.
Questions:
If there are specific queries relating to the new system, please reach out to cx@pacc.org.au and we’ll answer them accordingly.

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Race Day Reminders

• No License, No Race - Riders need a current license. Licenses may be checked at registration, so please bring your license or proof of renewal on the day.
• No Race Plate, Race Number, or Timing Tag ---> No Race.
• Pits - there will be dedicated pit areas on each course for mechanical assistance. You must enter the pits from the course, and in the direction of the course (which may mean you need to run with your bike to the pit area). Cutting the course or receiving assistance outside the pit areas will result in a DQ.
• Announcements - Keep your eye on your emails for any important announcements ahead of race day.
• Respect the venue - We're racing in a natural area. Please warm up in areas to minimise damage to the vegetation.
• Illness - Consider your actions and how they impact upon others. Stay home if you're sick. Give yourself a chance to recover.

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❤️ Volunteers

We 💖 Volunteers!
CX doesn't happen without the help from volunteers for course setup and course pack down.
We've team up with our vendors again this year, so if you are there early to help out, seek out Troy and ask for task, and you'll get a token for a beverage and cookie/muffin on us.

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Sponsors

We also couldn't put on CX events without the unwavering support of our sponsors.
If you get the chance, please thank them for everything they do to keep CX strong, and where possible support those who support us...
Giant Adelaide - Title Sponsor
Rapha
Burgh Cycling
Sul Nutrition
Knog
Pink Carat Jewellers
Red Bull
FTM T-Shirts
Thank you to all our Crossfire Cup partners for their support!

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📱 Social Media

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• Instagram - @portadelcc
• Facebook - facebook.com/PortAdelCC

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📷 Photography

Hayden (Turn8Photography) will again be providing photos for the Giant Adelaide Crossfire Cup in 2026.
Photos will be made available for riders throughout the season.
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Please support the great work he does.
If you use a photo, be sure to tag him and let the world know!
#turn8photography
Instagram

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