About the Race:

After a long absence, this week’s course finally returns and with it comes a race that will test both strength and teamwork from the opening kilometres. The key battlegrounds will be the climbs along Blackgate and Nobles Rd, where bunches could be blown apart, or forced to unite in the fight for survival. If riders can overcome the challenges of Blackgate and Nobles Rd, the next test awaits on the fast descent back from Nobles Rd, where the sprinters will be eager to lift the speed and stretch the field even further. From there, it’s onto the familiar single lap of Forest Rd before the race builds toward its final showdown. And if there’s anything left in the legs after all that, the riders in the leading group will need to judge their effort perfectly and position themselves strategically for the run to the finish on Larcombes Rd - B, where timing, tactics, and one final kick could decide the honours.

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:

* N.B. - CLUB RACES WILL NEED A MINIMUM OF 10 RIDERS TO ENABLE RACING TO PROCEED

* Red light policy: A tail light is required for all races

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

• Course: Moriac start, Hendy Main Rd, Blackgate Rd, + 1 lap, finish Larcombes B - 48km

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

• Course Map - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55184652

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	48 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.

More Information

* New to racing: - Try a four week license, just click on the link https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member/free-trial

* Red light policy: A tail light is required for all races

* Announcements: Refer to website https://gscc.net.au/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/geelongsurfcoastcyclingclub Instagram https://www.instagram.com/geelongsurfcoastcycling/?hl=en