About the Race:

New Rider Day – Experience the Thrill of Racing!

Ever wondered what it feels like to pin on a race number and experience the excitement of bunch racing? New Rider Day is the perfect opportunity to find out!

Whether you're new to racing or have been thinking about giving it a try, this is your chance to experience the adrenaline rush of competitive cycling. Expect a few butterflies on the start line, an elevated heart rate, burning legs, and the satisfaction of riding right on your limit. Trust us—the feeling of crossing the finish line after your first race is one you'll never forget.

If you have a friend from your local bunch ride who's been curious about racing, invite them along this Sunday. Our experienced members are always happy to welcome and support new riders, making it a friendly and enjoyable introduction to club racing.

This week's 42 km course has a little bit of everything. Riders will tackle the flatter roads of our world-famous two-lap circuit before heading onto the rollers along Nobles and Layards Roads. The race then builds towards a testing up hill finish on Larcombes Road B. It's a course that rewards smart riding, good positioning, and just enough grit when the finish comes into sight.

So, if you've ever wanted to discover what racing is all about, this is the day to do it. Come along, challenge yourself, and become part of the Geelong Surfcoast Cycling Club racing community. We look forward to welcoming plenty of new faces to the start line!

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: 2 laps, Nobles Rd, Layards Rd, finish Larcombes B - 42km

• 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	42 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 Here

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

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