About the Race:

After the testing climbs and rolling hills of Gum Flats Rd, Layards Rd and Nobles Rd in recent weeks, this week’s Aggregate Handicap swings the advantage back toward the sprinters as the bunch returns to a faster and more tactical course. The stronger riders will still look to make the race hard, but with fewer decisive climbs to split the field, teamwork, positioning and timing will become critical. BUT, depending on conditions, there could be another foe to battle - the wind! It can turn a smooth ride into a brutal test in an instant, nowhere more so than along the dreaded 'Misery Lane', where a headwind can break the strongest riders. To conquer a course that includes the world-famous 3 laps of Paraparap, you will need to master the conditions, and push your limits throughout this race.

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: Nobles Rd + 3 laps, finish Larcombes B - 51km

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

• Course Map - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55220077

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	51 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