Round 1: The Numbat Cup17

proudly presented by WA Cyclocross on behalf of Perth MTB Club

The Numbat Cup is the no-nonsense WA cyclocross five race series. No big cash prizes, no professional setups, just pure racing for fun. Local parks, local riders, and local businesses supporting it. There’s a grade for everyone, and you can race on any bike you choose. Don’t try it if you don’t like having fun.

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General Info

• Men's Categories: - CX-Elite, CX-B, CX-Masters B (+40), CX-C, CX-Masters C (+40)
• Women's Categories: - CX-Elite, CX-B, CX-C
• Kid's Categories: - kidz - any bike U13 - must have a valid MTBA/CA license
• Bikes Men: - Elite and Men's/Master B races are for CX bikes ONLY (note: max 35mm tyres & drop handle bars), Men's/ Masters C are for any bike (inc CX bikes).
  
• Bikes Women: - Elite CX bike ONLY, B & C grades are for any bike (inc CX bikes)
• The WACX Philosophy: The Numbat Cup is all about inclusion, challenging yourself and having fun.

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RACE SCHEDULE

Main Activity	Start Time	Duration	Finish Time
Course set up - the best part of the day	08:30	3:30	12:00
Kids (U13) any bike - must wear helmet (please write names on number plate)	12:00	20	12:25
Kids (U13) - Presentations Course adjustment and free practice	12:30	20	1250
CX C and CX-Masters C +40 (30mins)	13:00	30	13:30
CX B CX Bike Only and CX-Masters B +40 CX Bike Only (40 mins)	13:40	40	14:20
CX W Elite CX Bike Only (45 mins) & CX WB (approx 40 mins), CX WC (30 mins)	14:30	45	15:20
CX Elite CX Bike Only (50 mins)	15:30	50	16:20
Course pull down - all help appreciated	1630	20	1650
Mens, Womens & Masters Presentations - All grades, so hang around and heckle some more	1650	10	1700
Relax, reflect and enjoy and help finish pack-up/clean-up	1700	45	1745

Subject to change depending on entry numbers.

• Course Set up and build: 'build it and they will come' head down early and help build the course you race. If the course isn't ready when you arrive, don't blame the organisers/course designers. The question is what could you have done to help, bring a rubber mallet and have a go. If you can't bang in the poles help with rego, timing, ongoing course maintenance, marshals, anything - before or after your race. Just ask or use your initiative. No need to be precious - because cyclocross.

• Free Practice: - additional free practice (partial course) will be available whilst kids racing is on.

• Presentations: - See race schedule.

• Start procedures: - The Chief Commissaire will do a call up, separate grades and send them away in waves (eg separated by say 1 minute) if grade numbers are sufficient. Small grades may be combined. All results are captured separately regardless of startline grouping.

SPECIAL NOTICES:

• CX bikes must run CX tyres - 33mm max width (as written on tyre with tiny allowance for tyre flare on wide rims). Definitely no gravel grinder or Monster Cross tyres in CX Race Category. Riders can race Opens with any tyre, any bike.

• PITS will be in operation: - As is the tradition in Cross, mechanical assistance must be taken from the designated pit area. Spare wheels & bike changes cannot be taken from random locations on the course - only in the pits. Riders must run the course to the pits if their bike is unrideable. We will run double-sided pits so the max distance to pits should be no more than half a lap depending on course layout.

• Series Races - minimum ages - Older juniors (say U15), with suitable experience, looking to race the full course for a full race duration can enter C Grade in WACX.

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RACE FEES:

• Seniors: $25

• Race & Vol: - $10 if volunteering at this race course pull down doesn't constitute volunteering. If that's all you can do just wait until the volunteering entry has closed then sign up at $25, your help at pack up is still greatly appreciated however help at set up is golden.

• Kids: - $10 per plate (on the day and keep for the series) - no need to pre-register - relevant license required (see below) no timing or placing will be recorded, please refer to The WACX Philosophy

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GRADING

What Grade? ....please be guided by your motor

"What grade should I ride in CX?"

A lot of people struggle with finding the right grade in CX, generally for one of two reasons; 1) They race, but are new to 'cross, or 2) They have never raced.

We will be opening entries soon so please be guided by the following advice when requesting a grade...

"be guided by your motor"

What does that mean? It means that you should ride against riders of similar strength, not drop down because of some perceived disadvantage around tech skills.

Some examples: If you race A grade on the Road/MTB or at your local crit, we request that you enter A grade for CX.
If you don't race but you are a similar level to some of your training buddies who race B grade on the Road/MTB, enter B grade. If you have never raced and aren't able to gauge a grade off any of your training partners, you should enter C Grade and see how you go.

You will be asked for Grading Information at entry. Please provide information that helps the Handicappers either confirm your requested grade or determine the correct grade for you. Information helps get you into the correct grade. Also note that you request a grade, and that may be changed by the Handicappers. The published Final Start List is confirmation of your grade for race day.

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Numbat Cup Series Points

The Numbat Cup is a race series, and series placings are determined by a points aggregate across the series. Please note that riders that need to change grades during the series, can only take half their points with them upon grade changes. Please take this into consideration when selecting your grade.

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LICENSING

• Everyone who races needs to be licensed for insurance purposes - including kids. Many licensing options exist, depending on age & what you ride (see below) - [How New Zealand can have a combine Road Track and MTB for $65 Adult is amazing https://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/clubs-and-membership/membership/licence-options] Australia is doing it wrong, one license - you know it make sense.

• Riders can race on either a CA & MTBA race license.

• PLEASE BRING YOUR LICENSE RACE DAY as it will need to be sighted at Rego. If you are still waiting on your license, or you are racing on an MTBA trial license, please bring a print-out of your confirmation. If possible, avoid looking things up on phones - OK if you forget - but not always 100% reliable in our experience.

Mountain Biking Australia options https://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/

• Senior Membership (19+) - 1 Year: $140 (includes $20 club fee)|
• Junior Membership (13-18 years old)| - Year: $105 (includes $20 club fee)|
• Dirt Master (3-12 years old) - 1 Year: $45 (includes $5 club fee)|

WACX recommends joining Perth Mountain Bike Club http://perthmtb.asn.au/node/19839

Cycling Australia options http://membership.cycling.org.au/Packages/Racing

• RACING ELITE Adults 19+ From* $330
• RACING MASTER Adults 30-64 From* $257
• RACING MASTER Adults 65+ From* $168
• RACING JUNIORS Juniors 13-18 From* $168
• RACING KIDS Kids 8-12 From* $75

*prices may vary depending on state and club.

WACX recommends joining South Perth Roulers CC https://www.southperthrouleurs.com.au/memberships/

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REGISTRATION

• There will be no ADULT on-the-day entries: - All adult riders should pre-register as on-the-day entries are PITA for all concerned. WACX insists that all riders to pre-reg.
• Scratching: - online entrants can withdrawal with a self-serve, automated refund within EntryBoss prior to the scratching cut-off.
  
• Licensing: - All riders need to be licensed to race. Either Cycling Australia or MTBA Race Competition licenses, or an on-the-day MTBA license ($30) - bring correct change, available at the rego desk
• Unlicensed Riders: - If you are unlicensed, we recommend having a look at MTBA 2 Month Free trial licenses from the MTBA website. https://www.mtba.asn.au/join/
• Kids U13 can get a $10 on-the-day participation license. Older kids need a race license (Junior Membership U13-U18 see above), a day license or even a MTBA FREE trial license. https://www.mtba.asn.au/join/

One massive benefit from having a license is 24/7 insurance whilst racing & training and we encourage all unlicensed riders to join a club and get licensed purely so they are covered.

• Time Management: - Please aim to arrive with sufficient time to rego (at least 30mins before your race starts), get ready, familiarise yourself with the course, say hi to mates and to warm up. Most people need at least an hour, 60mins, prior their race start.
  

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KIDS RACING:

• Kids enter on-the-day. Pre-entry is not necessary. Kids are guaranteed a start (note: must be licensed for insurance purposes).
• No license-no start
• Please register your child(ren) collect plate ($10 one off plate fee, $10 participation license - if required), write their name on the front, zip tie it on and be at the start line for 1200 start, ready to cheer them on.

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WAITLISTING

You will be advised of your entry status by email after entering. It is possible that you will be waitlisted for your chosen grade if the rider count exceeds our pre-set limits (noting these are quite high for cross and generally not an issue). If you are waitlisted, you are basically waiting for a spot to come available through Scratchings or riders being re-graded. Many waitlisted riders end up riding so don't give up all hope of getting a ride. If you'd rather not wait and want to be removed for the waitlist, please Scratch yourself from the race.

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ABOUT Cyclocross

Cyclocross is a very specific type of bike racing. For the most part, the course is off-road but there are sometimes portions of pavement included in the course. You can expect to encounter grass, dirt, mud, gravel, sand, and a whole slew of other assortments and combinations. The races are based on a set time (measured by numbers of laps), not distance. Depending on your category, a race can be as quick as 30 minutes (for beginners), or as long as 60 minutes (for elite men).

While the Mens/Womens Elite and Mens/Master B Grade fields will be limited to Cyclocross bikes in 2017 (Drop bars, <35mm tyres), all other fields are open to any kind of bike you like, so grab your mountain bike and come down.

In most cases, race officials wait to see how quickly riders complete the first lap before deciding how many total laps will be completed. Depending on course conditions and pack motivation, the total time may be a few minutes less or more than the race flyer lists.

Courses are twisty circuits and typically, but not always include barriers, as well as other ‘features’ that will necessitate hoping both off, and back onto, your bike. Those brave (and skilled) enough can bunnyhop their bikes over them. Often there are hills, sand pits and muddy sections that are too difficult or slow to ride, and thus a racer will shoulder their bike and run with it.

Cyclocross is a winter sport, with the first race around the end of May, and the last in September. This means that if you look outside and see rain, hail, or shine (we have had all of these on the same day), the show will still go on, and often, the more inhospitable the weather, the more fun the racing.

Technically, cyclocross is a form of bike racing, but we also think of it as a lifestyle that involves grabbing any bike, and navigating any type of terrain or obstacle, in the fastest and most efficient way possible. It’s also an adventuresome style of riding, with a versatile bike that allows you to explore any gravel or dirt road, park or trail that you stumble upon.

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GETTING THERE

Address: Fishmarket Reserve Guildford
Enter via Swan Street West

FACILITIES:

• Parking: I suspect we will over flow the car park, park considerately.
• Toilets: WACX will hire two port-a-loos.
• Coffee: TBC
• Food: yes, PMBC Junior fundraiser
• Water: There is water but, best bring what you require.
• Electricity: generator only
• Playground: Yes
• Support: R & D Speedshop will be there to help you get going again.

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NEED TO CONTACT SOMEONE:

• Email: steuart.vandercaarson@gmail.com or
• Follow: WACX through Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/562255490470022/)

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