Riders from all clubs invited to compete.
This is round 1 of the 2026 Hamilton Wheelers Hero Series (Hamilton Hero Series flyer below).
Following the Time Trial for seniors, there will be a Junior Super League event.
TT Race Distances - Senior Grades - 20 laps (24km). U17 riders - 13 laps (AusCycling rules).
U9, U11, U13, U15 Juniors must only enter the Junior Super League (details below).
Registration - from 6.30am. First rider away at 7.15am. All riders start at 60 seconds intervals, in the order they register to enter (first entered is first away).
Riders may chose to ride road bikes or TT bikes (UCI equipment rules apply).
Electronic Timing - All riders will be required to afix a supplied electronic timing tag to their seat post and return it to the sign-on desk after the event.
HWCC Facebook Page: Click Here
Race Entry 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.
Eligibility - Licence - When a rider enters to race, in addition to accepting all terms & conditions, they are certifying that they have a valid AusCycling Race licence for this type of event valid for the day of the event and that they are not suspended or disqualified by AusCycling from racing.
Eligibility - Grading - Riders must have an approved HWCC race grading. Riders who fail to have a HWCC grading or fail to submit a grading application when they enter this event will have their entry rejected - Click Here for details. Provide a detailed explanation if you are applying to enter a different grade and check the start list before your race. HWCC Handicappers' decisions are final.
AusCycling 'Lifestyle' licence holders - Riders may also compete in this event, but not as competition - they ride only for a recorded time.
Bikes/Drafting - Unlike criteriums and road races, time trial bars or time trial bikes are allowed in this event. However drafting behind other riders is strictly prohibited.
Entries - Entries close 7pm on the day before the event.
Course - The course is the Nundah Criterium Circuit (1.2km), Hedley Ave Nundah.
Juniors - U15 and under must enter the Junior Super League (not senior races).
Prizes - Cash prizes awarded proportional to entry numbers.
| Grade | Duration |
|---|---|
| HWCC A Grade | 20 laps |
| HWCC B Grade | 20 laps |
| HWCC C Grade | 20 laps |
| HWCC D Grade | 20 laps |
| HWCC M&N Grade | 20 laps |
| HWCC Vets | 10 laps |
| U17 | 13 laps |
Event 1 ITT - 30 sec intervals. Full course. Junior A - 3 laps, Junior B - 2 Laps, Junior C - 1 Lap.
Event 2 Crit race – commence immediately after ITT. Junior A - 10min + 1 lap - full course, Junior B - 7min + 1 lap - short Course, Junior C - 5 min + 1 lap short course.
Elimination - Short Course - Junior A - every second lap, Junior B - every lap, Junior C- every lap.
Junior Super League Enquiries - HWCC Junior Co-ordinator

| Rider | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | $15 |
| HWCC Members * | $10 |
| All Juniors up to U15 | $ Free |
* Includes AusCycling 'Add-on" HWCC club members.
All HWCC members and Auscycling 'add-on HWCC members' are eligible for prizemoney and 'glory' in the 2026 Hamilton Hero Series. This event is round 1 of 4. Details in the flyer below.

If you have never raced with us, you must read our new rider conditions - Click Here .
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
By entering this event you agree to all terms and conditions - Click Here
Online pricing:
Race Fees are inclusive of Credit Card Merch fee.