About the Race:

Do you have what it takes after the Winter break? Blackgate Road is waiting … and it’s reputation is well known. Three trips up and back doesn't sound too challenging but it will test the mental toughness of all riders. This isn’t just a race, it’s a showdown with yourself. When the pressure hits and the road bites back, who’s willing to suffer, dig deeper than ever before, and fight for the glory of that checkered flag?

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: Out and back Blackgate Rd x 3, finishGrassdale Rd - 38km

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

• Course Map - Click Here

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	38 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

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

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