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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We are pleased to announce a 3-stage tour happening over the weekend of the 28th and 29th of March. We've taken the original and best Canberra institution and turned it into a stage race.

The race that makes walking the next day something to be feared.

This event is held in memory of club hardman from the early eighties, Mike Paral.

Mike was formerly of the Canberra Old Boys (COBACC) who merged with the Canberra Wests to form the Canberra Cycling Club. Mike died in March 1983. Previously a handicap, and then a stand-alone scratch race, this year the Iron Mike will be part of a stage race.

Three stages of racing over two action-packed days.

Saturday

• Stage 2 - Mt Stromlo iTT Hill Climb
• Stage 3 - SFP Crit

Sunday

• Stage 1 - Iron Mike Road Race

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• Format - Stage Race - Open 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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Location & Parking

The Pavilion at Stromlo Forest Park will be used as the staging point for all three races.

Parking

There is plenty of parking at Stromlo Forrest Park:

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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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Stage 1 - Hill Climb - SATURDAY

To be eligible to start this stage riders must have completed Stage 1: Road Race.

Mt Stromlo Road Hill Climb - Individual Time Trial - Road Bikes Only

• Course Link - 3.6 km - https://www.strava.com/segments/1243493
• First Rider Roll Away at 8.00 am sharp.
• Grade Start order is E - A

Registration for this stage is in front of the SFP pavilion. Riders are to arrive well in advance of their listed start time to check in and attach their number and timing plate. Riders may warm up on the Criterium Circuit from 7am until 10 minutes prior to the start of stage 2.

Riders are to move to the start location no later than 5 minutes before their listed start time.

Riders may move to the start location via the dirt road accessed from the southern end of the criterium circuit or on open roads via Swallowtail and Cotter Rds.

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Stage 2 - SFP Crit - SATURDAY

To be eligible to start this stage riders must have completed Stage 2: Hill Climb.

Registration for this stage is in front of the SFP pavilion.

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Stage 3 - Iron Mike Road Race - SUNDAY

To be eligible to start this stage riders must have completed Stages 1 & 2.

Registration for this stage is at the upper deck of the SFP Pavilion. Riders will be briefed and marshalled undercover on the pavilion and will roll (neutral) to the timing point at SFP West Carpark where racing will commence. After completing the race riders are to leave the course and return to the SFP pavilion to return race numbers / verify completion.

Riders will ride through Uriarra Crossing and along Brindabella Rd to the end of the bitumen and return to start/finish. Each lap is approx. 50 km

• Course Link - 50 km - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31538073

• Open A-C Grade - 2 Laps - 100 km

• JU15, JU17, Open D & E - 1 Lap - 50 km

All Grades Rider Briefing 945

First Grade Roll Away 10.00am

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Grades

Open Grades

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

• A-D - The full course - 1 lap of the flat bit then the climb (~35km)
• E/Juniors - To Apollo Rd then the climb (~18km)
• U11/U13 - From Smiths Rd to Apollo Rd. No climb.

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.

Junior Rollout requirements apply and may be checked by commissionaires

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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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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 2026 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 2026 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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Combined Calendar

VCC and CCC are teaming up to bring you a combined road calendar for 2026. 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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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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