About the Race:

Aggregate points don't get much harder to earn (unless we do Gumflats Rd twice!!), so get ready for a tough, punchy 34 km hit-out - this one is built for the climbers. Gumflats Rd returns for 2026, and it’s set to test everyone. Expect legs to burn, lungs to scream, and the elastic to snap - especially for the sprinters. This is the kind of race where you’ll leave everything out on the road.

Races are conducted at Paraparap, Victoria.

• GSCC conducts road racing events in the beautiful hinterland of Geelong’s Surfcoast region at Paraparap.

• The GSCC Club house is situated on Grassdale Rd, on the corner with Hunts Rd, it is just off Hendy Main Rd.

Race Details:

• Masters racing, Open to all AusCycling members males over 30 years of age and females over 23 years of age

• Course: Start at clubrooms, out to Nobles Rd and back to Forest Rd, down Gumflats Rd, Finish at the top of Gumflats - 34km

• 8.30am sign in at Clubrooms, 9am race start

• Course Map - Coming soon!

Provide your AusCycling license number, transponder number and expected racing grade

No on the day entries

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Race Fees

• $15 entry fee for GSCC members
  
• $20 entry fee for visitors. (Non GSCC members)
  
• Transponders required - $5 Hire Fee (Please note a fee of $50 will be levied for unreturned Transponders)

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Grades & Race Durations

Race type	Duration
Handicap Race	34 kms

Safety Briefing

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 :-

• Keep to the left at all times, to minimize 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 tail light

• Attend event pre race briefing

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

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