HWCC/McCarthy Homes Series - Lakeside (Reverse Direction) - Sat 21st March 2026

Racing sponsored by McCarthy Homes - mccarthyhomes.com.au

$800 boost to the usual HWCC prizemoney for every 2026 Lakeside event (spread across all 4 grades).

• Additional to the prizemoney boost at each Lakeside race in 2026, there will be a $50 McCarthy Homes prize for the 'most competitive rider' in each grade over the series (to be awarded at the final Lakeside event on 5th December 2026).

• Riders from all clubs invited to come and race, but if you do not have a Hamilton Wheelers grading, your entry will be scratched

• Yes - this is a reverse direction race with a hilltop finish.

• Entry limits - all Lakeside races now have a max entry of 60 riders per grade - enter early to avoid missing out.

• Remember, no dogs allowed at Lakeside Park

Hamilton Wheelers Calendar: Click Here

Facebook: Click Here

Race Entry/Grading Enquiries - email: handicappers@hamiltonwheelers.com

• Weather? - Always return to this page pre-race, to read any updates in the event of dodgy weather/cancellations. Advice will be posted as early as possible.

• Haven't raced before? - you can get a 4 Week Trial membership from Auscycling. Please select, Hamilton Wheelers Cycling Club as your club to receive HWCC race entry discounts and eligibility to enter HWCC member-only events. You must still apply for a HWCC grading, before you will be allowed to race.

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The Basics

Eligibility - It is the rider's responsibility to ensure they have an AusCycling licence valid for racing on race day, before entering the event. Riders must not race without a valid race licence.

Eligibility - Grading - Senior riders must have an approved HWCC race grading to enter.  Click Here to apply for a grading.  Provide a detailed explanation with results if you are applying to enter a different grade and check the start list before your race. HWCC Handicappers' decisions are final. Entries from riders who do not possess a HWCC race grading, will be automatically scratched.

Entries - Entries close 7pm on Friday evening.

Course - The course is at the Lakeside Park Circuit (2.4km), Lakeside Park Road, Kurwongbah.

Registration - From 6.00am - closes 10 minutes before race starts. You will be required to sign a Lakeside management disclaimer at race sign-on.

Prizes - Cash prizes awarded proportional to entry numbers. HWCC pays generous cash prizes for the top 3 podium places and Prime winners in all senior races. HWCC Women's race policy and prizemoney applies in all HWCC events (see General HWCC race info below).

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Schedule

Grade	Time	Duration	Comment
A Grade	6:45am	60 mins + 1 lap	HWCC A Grade
B Grade	6:46am	50 mins + 1 lap	HWCC B Grade
C Grade	6:47am	40 mins + 1 lap	HWCC C Grade
D Grade	6:48am	40 mins + 1 lap	HWCC D + E Grade

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Entry Fees

Rider	Fee	Lakeside Fee	Total
General	$15	$10	$25
HWCC Members *	$10	$10	$20
All Juniors up to U15	$ Free	$10	$10

* Includes AusCycling 'Add-on" HWCC club members.
The Lakeside Licence fee is paid directly to Lakeside management.

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First Time Racing with HWCC?

If you have never raced with us, you must read our new rider conditions - Click Here .

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HWCC General Race Information

For information on race licences, EntryBoss requirements, race grading information, withdrawing (scratching) from an event, Women's race policy, race prizes, results publication, wet weather policies, race refunds, etc - Click Here

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Lakeside Event Conditions of Use

To enter this event at Lakeside, you must agree to Lakeside management's terms and conditions - Click Here

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Disclaimer

By entering this event you agree to all terms and conditions - Click Here)

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Entries from Senior riders who do not possess, nor have applied for a HWCC race grading, will be automatically scratched from this event.