Event cancelled - more information here.

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Please note: this is very early / provisional information and subject to change closer to the date

The Royal Children’s Hospital

Good Friday Appeal Criterium - Kew Boulevard Teardrop

Friday, 10th April 2020

• There are three events as part of this event: Open, Women’s and Juniors.
  
• Junior races are intended for categories J13 through J17.
  
• Venue: Upper Loop of the Yarra Boulevard KEW, also known as “The Teardrop”. (Mel Ref: 44 G4)
  

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Fund Raising

• HCC will be donating all surplus funds from the event
• Prize money will be paid but reduced to maximize our donation
• You can assist by making a donation while entering on EntryBoss
• You may also consider donating your prize money

Important Notes:

• Competitors MUST attend race briefing for each grade,
  
• Note: Events may be cancelled if conditions are hazardous due to wet roads or other unforeseen circumstances.
  

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Licensing

Cycling Australia Racing Membership is required.

• You must have your current CA membership card with you on the night, or paperwork from CA confirming your membership. Your membership must be presented at registration to pick up your race number.
• If you haven't raced before, a 2 month Starter Kit is available here from CA: https://cycling.tidyhq.com/public/membership_levels/22a37cbd2cfe
• HCC operate a strict "no license, no race" policy.

For overseas riders, an international UCI License will be accepted.

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Start times

Grade	Duration	Start	Finish
Junior B	20min + 3 laps	TBA	TBA
Junior A	25min + 3 laps	TBA	TBA
Men D grade	35min + 3 laps	TBA	TBA
Men B grade	45min + 3 laps	TBA	TBA
Men C grade	40min + 3 laps	TBA	TBA
Men A grade	45min + 3 laps	TBA	TBA
Women C grade	25min + 3 laps	TBA	TBA
Women B grade	35min + 3 laps	TBA	TBA
Women A grade	40min + 3 laps	TBA	TBA
Racing concludes			TBA

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Handicapping

If you raced at HCC’s Kew circuit last season you will be expected to race in the same grade this season. Lack of training is everyone’s reason to go down a grade, and doesn’t wash with the handicapper. If you have another justifiable reason to change grades please email entries@hawthorncycling.org at least two days prior to your intended race and we will evaluate your request.

If you race at another location in Melbourne please enter for the same grade at the HCC Kew races.

It is the responsibility of each rider to enter into the correct grade, not the person at the entry desk to catch them out. If the race committee is made aware that a rider has entered into a lower grade, and this is confirmed, then they will be disqualified and any win or place money forfeited.

If you are not sure which grade to race, discuss this with the handicapper or the desk entry person who will grade you.

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Field Limits

There will be a limit of 40 riders in each grade.