VU Gravel Criterium

Hoppers Crossing

About

• Proudly presented by Footscray Cycling Club
  
• Location: Victoria University (VUT) Skills Training Centre in Hoppers Lane, Hoppers Crossing.
  FCC Criterium Circuit
• Location Entry: Enter via Gate 5 next to Athletics Track
• Important Notice: Cars are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED onto the race circuit and warm up area at the VU.
• Parking: The car parking area is directly inside the Gate 5 entrance. If the car park is full, overflow parking is available opposite the toilets in front of building 2.

Help me pick my category

Don't take the categories too seriously, this is gravel, it's meant to be fun, dusty, and a bit chaotic. So have a laugh, be honest with yourself and fair to others.

Category 1: I Know What I'm Doing… Mostly

• You've raced or ridden gravel enough to know which line not to take
  
• Comfortable passing others without needing to apologise every time
  
• Expect to finish with dust in your teeth and a story to tell
  

Category 2: Here for the adventure

• New to gravel or still making peace with the fact that there are rocks on the circuit
  
• Will be riding in the dust of others
  
• Happy rolling along, soaking up the scenery, and maybe learning a thing or two along the way
  

Race Fees

• Online Entry preferred
• Online: $5 (+$0.36 CC Fee)
• We are accepting entries on the day: If you're entering on the day please register at least 15 minutes before your race start, card facilities available or bring the correct cash. If you are entering on the day you must bring your licence. follow this link for instructions on loading your AusCycling Licence to your phone
• Scratching: Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if within cut-off time (varies - pls see above).

Race Day Procedures

• Have questions about Criterium Racing at FCC: - read our FAQ
• No Licence, No Race (Membership category J17 and above): - riders need a current licence (or proof of renewal) to race. AusCycling licences only.
• Red Light Policy: - Crits held at the VU are exempt as it is a closed circuit in a private facility.
• Announcements: - Please check the FCC website or FCC Facebook for any announcements regarding racing.