- Date
- Sat, 22 Apr 2017
- Format
- 2017
- Course
- Newham
- Entries open
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Sun, 16 Apr 2017 6:00 PM AEST
- Entries close
- Thu, 20 Apr 2017 9:00 PM AEST
- Pay online by
- Sat, 22 Apr 2017 12:00 noon AEST
About
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Categories & Distances
Grade |
Laps |
Distance |
Notes |
A Grade |
4 |
120km |
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B Grade |
3 |
90km |
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C Grade (inc WA) |
3 |
90km |
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D Grade (inc WB) |
2 |
60km |
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E Grade (inc WC |
2 |
60km |
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Schedule
- 09:00AM Registration Open
- 10:00AM Race Start (grades briefed & released progressively)
Registration
Rego Location: Newham Primary School (1271 Rochford Rd, Newham VIC 3442 - https://goo.gl/maps/qzBkl)
Getting there: - Take the Calder freeway North West (M79) and take the C324 Exit. Turn right over the overpass then follow Woodend Wallan Road. Turn left into Coach Road to Newham township.
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Misc :
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Parking: Limited parking is available at the School. (Additional parking in a local farmer's paddock is currently being organised)
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Toilets: At Rego.
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Presentations: At Rego.
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Race Number Return: At Rego.
Race Fees
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Race Fees: Volunteers $15, NC member-clubs (Non-vols) $27, Non-member clubs $30.
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Pre-Pay Only: - Race Fees are pre-pay only.
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Waitlisting: - Races have pre-set limits per grade. Riders may be notified (via Entry Confirmation Email) they have been wailtisted once entries reach these limits. Waitlisted riders are generally still a good chance of a start after scratchings and rider re-grades. Riders not wanting to be considered for promotion from the waitlist should scratch.
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Scratching: - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off (generally midday Friday - pls see above).
Course-Specific Notices
- Riders are reminded to avoid parking at the General Store whilst racing.
- Parking at the CFA is strictly prohibited.
- Parking on the roadside directly opposite the school is also discouraged.
Race Day Procedures
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Disc Brakes: - Disc brakes have not been approved for racing in Australia and cannot be used until such approval is made.
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No License, No Race: - riders need a current license (or proof of renewal) to race. CA licenses only.
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New to Racing: - 3 Race Licenses are accepted. Please ensure you have organised this with a club or online via Cycling Australia prior to race day.
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Red Light Policy: - The Northern Combine complies with Cycling Victoria's red light policy. Riders are required to have a rear red light on solid to race. Spare lights may be available at Rego to borrow for riders who forget (no guarantee).
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On-the-day Entries: Sorry, on-the-day entries are not accepted.
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Spectating: - It is requested that family & friends watch from roadside vantage points & do not follow bunches in vehicles.
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Announcements: - Please check the Northern Combine Facebook page, twitter or website for any announcements regarding racing.
Special Notice - Women's Grades - Season Arrangement Changes
Women's Grade |
Combine Grade |
Women's A |
C grade |
Women's B |
D grade |
Women's C |
E grade |
- Please note that we will support women wishing to race in a higher grade (eg WA with a preference to race standard Combine B or A grades). For those choosing to do this, they will compete for the standard podium on offer rather than a specific Women's podium.
- See https://goo.gl/YQOrPn for more details
More Information
Sponsors
The Northern Combine is looking for sponsors. If you or someone you know may be interested in supporting grass-roots racing please contact us via committee@northerncombinecycling.org