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About

The famous Hanging Rock Handicap is back in 2026, brought to you by Hawthorn Cycling Club and thanks to our generous sponsors Pedla (thepedla.com), Giant Hampton (gianthampton.com.au), Schwalbe Tyres (bikebox.com.au), and more. Join Australia’s biggest and best women’s road race event! A 65km handicap. women and non-binary only, Age 15-+.

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Course info

Two laps of a 32km course on quiet rolling roads around Hanging Rock, Lancefield and Newham. Course map here – https://www.strava.com/routes/17509743

Start & Finish locations

Colwell's Rd, near the park entrance

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Schedule

• Rego opens: - 08:00
  
• Race start: - 09:00 for first group away (limit group), successive faster groups start until the fastest group leaves around 09:40
• Race finish: - 12:00 approx.
• Rego location: - Hanging Rock East Paddock picnic area, entry via gate 10, Colwell’s Rd

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Don't Have A Race Licence - easily fixed!

All entrants must have a current AusCycling Race All Discipline race licence; if you don't have one you can order one within EntryBoss as an add on to your race entry. See 'Additional Options' in the race entry form.

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Handicapping - please provide useful information

• what grade do you race and how you have fared recently (eg WB at Teardrop, usually finish with bunch)
• who do you know at a similar level to you (most useful)
• if you have done this race before, how do you compare now?
• If you haven't done road racing, please add more information, for example...
• what group rides you do
• best effort in a gran fondo event, Peaks Challenge, TT, triathlon bike leg or other event, best effort on a major climb
• real world FTP in w/kg
• have you competed at elite level in any sport?
• We may ask for more information. "Please put me in the slowest group' or 'this is my first race' is not sufficient!

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Other

• Race numbers and transponders - bring your Northern Combine permanent number and transponder if you have them (no need to front the rego desk), otherwise they will be assigned.

• Concierge service for new racers - make yourself known at the rego desk.

• Red light policy as per AusCycling Vic - on steady mode, leave room for your transponder behind the seat post (see pic below)

• Provisional start lists will be published on the Friday on the HCC website, Instagram and Facebook page

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Follow Hanging Rock 2026 on Instagram

@hcc_hangingrock Click here

Facilities

• Parking - plenty of on-site parking
• Toilets - public onsite, clean and plentiful
• Coffee cart
• Water - please fill your water bottles at home
• Lunch provided

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Parking map

Please go to Area A. Click image below for printable PDF version.

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Race Fees

• Entry Fee: $40 Includes healthy post-race refreshments.
• No on the day entries

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Prizes

Generous prizes for 1st to 10th across the line plus fastest time

Perpetual trophy for the winner, plus spot prizes at the discretion of the organisers!

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Timing & Results

This race will be transponder timed with live results published as you finish.

Use any of the Frame Plate mounting options below Please do not put the frame plate in your pocket, it doesn't work Please help others get their Frame Plate mounted correctly

More information

Check out this handy guide to handicap racing - https://tinyurl.com/handicapsFAQ And try the quiz! - https://tinyurl.com/4td2p8nu

Website: http://hawthorncycling.org/hanging-rock Email: hangingrock@hawthorncycling.org Race Director: Alison Skene