2026 GSCC WOMEN'S HANDICAP CLASSIC

About

GSCC first introduced women’s races in 2017, thanks to the efforts of some passionate women who recognized the need to encourage clubs to be more welcoming and inclusive for female members (see our website for more details https://gscc.net.au/). We are proud to announce that our new Women’s Handicap Classic will feature in the 2026 racing calendar.

Sponsors

Entrants will receive a Moor discount code

Find out MOOR about our sponsors:

https://moorendurance.com.au/ https://www.sunmotion.com.au/ https://au.bikeywipes.com/ https://clifbar.com.au/en/collections/all/ https://www.facebook.com/scwoolshed/

Eligible Riders:

• Age requirement 23 year olds and older (our recently changed constitution now allows younger females to race at our club events - previously it was 30 + years)

• Open to AusCycling female members, (excluding 4 week trial riders).

• Experienced riders with a history of races (to assist our handicapper)

Race Details:

• Course: Start at clubhouse, Nobles Rd + Forest Rd return, finish Larcombes Rd B - 51kms (see link below)

• Clubrooms open at 7:30am, 8am sign in at Clubrooms, 8.30am race/safety briefing for all riders, 9am race start

• Race Map - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49336890

Race requirements:

• Mylaps transponder required (available for hire when entering on Entryboss for $5)

• No on the day entries

• Tail light required

• Entries limited to 100

CLUB HOUSE DETAILS

• The GSCC clubrooms are located in Paraparap, just over one hour from Melbourne. See the link below for more information.
• Change rooms
• Toilets
• Parking on site
• Undercover seating
• Bike rack/parking (limited)

GSCC Club House address:

Grassdale Rd, on the corner with Hunts Rd, it is just off Hendy Main Rd. (See link below)

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Geelong+%26+Surfcoast+Cycling+Club/@-38.2770888,144.1942804,591m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6ad4717b3016995d:0x3de41040248edfa7!8m2!3d-38.277093!4d144.1968553!16s%2Fg%2F11t472n1td?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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Race Fees

• $35 entry fee
  
• Maylaps Transponder required - $5 Hire Fee (Please note a fee of $50 will be levied for unreturned Transponders)

Race Prizes

• Cash and sponsor gift packs - 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Fastest Time
• Cash and sponsor gift packs - First unplaced rider from each group

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Grades & Race Durations

Grade	Duration
Handicap Race	51kms

Races are conducted on open public roads & GSCC holds the necessary permits for this event.

The safety of Riders, Officials & the general public is our priority, please observe the following instructions :-

• Attend mandatory race briefing & arrive at the start line 5 minutes prior to your schedule start time (penalties apply for late arrival)

• Keep to the left at all times, to minimise the impact to other road users

• Obey Road Rules at all times

• Follow the directions of race officials

• In the sprint, maintain a straight line, and keep both your hands on the bars before, during and after the sprint

• Have a working red tail light

While every endeavour has been to provide riders with a safe riding environment, we cannot predict the unexpected - cycle racing can be a dangerous sport.

Acknowledgement of Country

Our cycling club races on the lands of the Wadawurrung people and we wish to acknowledge them as traditional owners. We would also like to pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and Aboriginal Elders of other communities.

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More Info

w: https://www.gscc.net.au/
fb: https://www.facebook.com/geelongsurfcoastcyclingclub/
Handicapper: ian101@thejohnsonsplace.org/