MIN 20 ONLINE ENTRANTS REQUIRED

Please note this event has a minimum entrant requirement to proceed (20 pre-reg riders).
If the event is cancelled due to low numbers, all riders will automatically receive a 100% refund.

ABOUT

This race features the Meadowbank Dam loop starting at Bushy Park.
This course has a long history in cycling in Southern Tasmania and is back this year for the first time in 5 years.
Part of this loop features in the Tour de Norfy, was a stage of Southern Valleys Tour and featured in the Tour of the Derwent Valley in years gone by.

RACE DETAILS:

• Sign on will be at Tynwald Park in New Norfolk.
  
• There will be a neutral section through to Lawitta where we will gather just after the train line cross at the Hydro Power Station.
  
• The race will then proceed through Rosegarland, Gretna through Hamilton and across Meadowbank Dam then onto one of two significant climbs.
  

• Then through Ellendale, Fentonbury Westerway, Glenora and Bushy Park taking the right hand turn back towards New Norfolk.  The race finish will be just prior to the 60kph sign (there is a small parking area on the left hand side of the road).

• Distance: 94.4km

• Race Format: Graded Handicap

GRADING

Please help the handicappers by providing your regular scratch race grade when entering.
This helps with an initial grouping of riders by similar ability.
The handicappers will then create their handicap groupings and time gaps based on entries.
Please look for the Startlist when published to see who you are racing with.

REGO & START TIMES:

• 1:00 PM
  
• Rego closes at 12:45 am
  

RACE FEES

• ONLINE: $10 / $5 (U17 & U19)
  
• ON-THE-DAY: $15 / $5 (U17 & U19)
  

ELIGIBILITY

Riders must have a current Cycling Australia Racing License.
Information is available here: http://membership.cycling.org.au/

MORE INFO

http://www.hobartwheelers.com.au/event/derwent-valley-loop-5-oct-2019/