About the Race:

Join the Geelong Surfcoast Cycling Club for a classic 45km Handicap featuring an out-and-back along Forest Road before taking on an additional 1½ laps of our picturesque circuit. With quiet country roads, rolling terrain and plenty of opportunities for tactics to come into play, this course rewards smart riding just as much as strong legs.

Whether you're chasing your first club race, returning after a break, or looking for a competitive hit-out against experienced riders, you'll find a friendly and supportive atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Handicap racing is one of the most enjoyable forms of cycling, where every group has a genuine opportunity to race for the win, making for exciting, unpredictable finishes.

Our races are conducted on open, quiet roads with experienced marshals and volunteers committed to providing a safe and enjoyable racing environment. At GSCC, we pride ourselves on being welcoming to riders of all abilities and experience levels.

After the race, stick around and enjoy everything our club has to offer. Relax in our fully equipped clubrooms with male and female change rooms, toilets, kitchen facilities and comfortable indoor spaces, while sharing stories from the day's racing over a coffee with fellow riders.

Come along and discover why so many cyclists call GSCC their racing home. We'd love to welcome you 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

• Open to AusCycling members aged, Males 30 & older and Females 23 & older, who hold a “Club” or “Race” membership.

• Course: Out and back Forest Rd + 1.5 laps,, finish Larcombes Rd - 45km

• 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	45 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 "30 - Day Free Trial" just Click Here

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

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