This race collects points for the Northern Combine aggregate series details to follow

Season Pass and volunteers

1. Buy the season pass - you are then recognised for free entry to events (season pass herre https://entryboss.cc/races/28584
2. (Optional) Choose a race to volunteer at, and sign up (follow the links in the fixture table below).
As soon as you have completed your volunteer duty the season pass fee ($90) will be refunded in full.
3. NB: season pass holders must enter each race when entries open.

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Event Summary

Event	Autumn Classic
Club	Preston Cycling Club (with assistance)
Race Director	Alison Skene
Clerk of Course	John Mitsinikos
Course	La Trobe University - Closed Road, clockwise direction
Format	Simplified Race Format (no intermediate sprints or KOMs): Regular Graded Scratch Races - see below
Special Arrangements for Juniors:	* The main Junior race is a HANDICAP at the beginning of the event. * Experienced U15/U17 Juniors can also race a Senior Grade if they are capable and confident in that Grade * Juniors Racing Seniors Grades will automatically be eligible for the HANDICAP and don't need to enter that. Please enter just the Senior Grade. * There is an entry category for JUNIOR HANDICAP ONLY for juniors only wanting to race the Handicap.
Other Race Notes	*The Paracyclist race is a Time Trial

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• PLEASE BRING YOUR SEASON NUMBERS
• Anyone without Season Numbers is asked to buy them at entry for an additional $15.
• These are yours to keep (forever) & include; 2 x quality race numbers, frame plate with transponder (aka tag) & frame plate holder.
• More Info here. Season Number Pre-Order
• These can be purchased as part of your race entry and will be ready for collection at Rego on Race Day

Reminders;
• Please mount your frame plate off your seatpost as advised.
• Transponders DO NOT WORK in your pocket
• To be included in timed results, you need your frame plate mounted correctly
• Check the Transponder MASTER LIST here
• Please help your friends get sorted with Season Numbers and tags.

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Event Specific Info

Rego Start Time	7am
Race Start Time	8am - refer race schedule below
Rego Location	Latrobe University, Bundoora Campus, Science Drive, east side
Do I need to attend rego desk?	only if you don't already have a season number/frame plate
Parking	Car park 1 (refer map). Also easily accessible via Darebin Creek Trail
Toilets	plenty on campus
Race briefing	please line up on start line for briefing 10 minutes before your start time
Finish Claims	Please claim
Red rear light required?	no, as it's on a closed road
Presentations	(refer schedule below) Thomas Cherry Courtyard / behind rego
License Collection / Temporary number return	to rego
Catering	House of Cards and Grafali's cafes will be open, other facilities may be open in the food court
Separate Women's Grades?	Yes
Junior grades?	Junior handicap. Juniors may also race adult grades
Paracyclists?	separate race is subject to entries, run as a time trial
Capped numbers in grades	50 per grade (riders waitlisted if cap reached)
Community Ride	friends & family ride the course, refer schedule
AusBike session	kids learn to ride, refer schedule

Race Schedule

8.00 am	RACE START Timeslot 1 – juniors / Para Grade (30 mins)
8.40 am	RACE START Timeslot 2 – E and WC (55 mins)
9.40 am	RACE START Timeslot 3 – C and WB (60 mins)
10.45am	RACE START Timeslot 4 – B and D (60 mins)
12.00 pm	Community Social Ride – on course (30 mins)
12.00 pm	AusBike Session – Visitors Car Park
12.15 pm	Presentations – AM sessions
12.40 pm	Free practice on course
1.00 pm	RACE START Timeslot 5 – A and WA (60 mins)
2.15 pm	Presentations – A and WA

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Notes on Placings

• This is a graded scratch race, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places awarded at the end of the final lap
• Riders race for an estimated time plus bell lap
• Riders race as individuals (no Teams prizes)
• Women' series points (for Northern Combine women's aggregate series) will be collected for each grade (1st to 5th tbc)

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Race Fees

• Fees:
  • Adult $30.
  • Vol Season Pass holders - recognised for free entry,
  • U17 see below.
  • Season Numbers - Don't yet have your own season numbers? You can add $15 to your entry and have a Number Pack waiting for you at Rego - ready to use.

• Waitlisting: - Races have pre-set limits per grade. 50 max riders per grade.
• Scratching: - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off (generally midday Friday - pls see above).

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Generic Race Day Procedures

IMPORTANT

• Finish Line Area: - Please keep all finish lines free from congestion.
• Racing Incidents: - Safety is important. Please report all race incidents to the Race Director, or alternatively via the post-race rider survey.
• Spectating: - It is requested that family & friends watch from roadside vantage points & do not follow bunches in vehicles.

GENERAL

• No License, No Race: - riders need a current license (or proof of renewal) to race. AusCycling accepted licenses only.
• Red Light Policy: - The Northern Combine complies with AusCycling Victoria's red light policy. Riders are required to have a rear red light on solid to race. Spare lights may be available at Rego to borrow for riders who forget (no guarantee).
• New to Racing: - AusCycling offer a 4 week trial license. Please see https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
• On-the-day Entries: Sorry, on-the-day entries are not accepted.
• Announcements: - Please check the Northern Combine Facebook page, twitter or website for any announcements regarding racing.

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Women's Grades

• Select races throughout the season will offer separate women's-only grades.
• For most races, Women will start with an Open/Men's grade (combined start) but be recognised with separate Women's results and podium. This allows for a bunch race experience without the disadvantage of having to race men.
• When combined starts are required, the Women's A bunch starts with C Grade, Women's B start with D grade.

• WC start separately wherever possible.

• Occasionally some women do wish to race in harder grades rather than with the Women's designated grade (for instance Men's B). This is entirely your own decision and something that is supported.

• See https://northerncombinecycling.org/racing/women for more details on the Women's Series Points. In every race, every female who starts gets a point. The best 3 female finishers get extra points.

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Juniors

Juniors are offered two races.

• A Junior handicap (first event of the day)
• Those juniors old enough and with suitable experience can also race a senior grade.

Juniors Racing Senior Grades

• THIS RACE U15 & U17 Juniors with suitable are welcome to race senior grades as long as AusCycling Tech Reg distance and roll-out/age-appropriate gearing restrictions are adhered to.
• Junior pricing will apply - but no prize money will be awarded. (applies to U17 only. No restrictions on U19)

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More Information

• Northern Combine: - https://northerncombinecycling.org/

• Volunteering: - https://northerncombinecycling.org/volunteering https://northerncombinecycling.org/volunteer-nomination

• AusCycling Licensing: - https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership

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