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Graeme Brown Gravel Cross

proudly organised by the super vollies of WA Cyclocross on behalf of Perth MTB Club

Grades & Entry Fees

Category	Race Information	Price
WAXC Little Numbats U13 & U9	Whole Gravel Cross Course for 20mins	$10
Gravel Hot Mile Male	1600m Gravel Track Two Laps of the Trotting Track Sprint	$5
Gravel Hot Mile Female	1600m Gravel Track Two Laps of the Trotting Track Sprint 1st $125 2nd $75 3rd $50	$5
GravelCross Showdown Male	Racing one lap of the GravelCross Course, Two Heats of 24, Big Final (fastest 12 per race) and Small Final (remaining 12 per race) Straight Final if less than 24 entries	$10
GravelCross Showdown Female	Racing one lap of the GravelCross Course, Straight Final if less than 24 entries 1st $125 2nd $75 3rd $50	$10
Young Guns U17 Gravel Cross Male	Racing with the GravelCross Thirty Field	$20
Young Guns U17 Gravel Cross Female	Racing with the GravelCross Thirty Field	$20
GravelCross Thirty Male	Join in the fun and race around the GravelCross track until time is up, if you make it past under 25mins you keep going	$30
GravelCross Thirty Female	Join in the fun and race around the GravelCross track until time is up, if you make it past under 25mins you keep going	$30
GravelCross Forty Male	Join in the fun and race around the GravelCross track until the time is up, if you make it past under 35mins you keep going	$45
GravelCross Forty Female	Join in the fun and race around the GravelCross track until time is up, if you make it past under 35mins you keep going	$45

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New licensing regime

Auscycling License from 1st Nov https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership it's now open

All current BMX Australia, Cycling Australia and Mountain Bike Australia memberships (as at 1 November 2020) will automatically transfer over into AusCycling. If you are a current member of any of these organisations (including a member in a “No” state) you don’t need to do anything. You will be entitled to the benefits of AusCycling and be covered by insurance.

From 1 November, all current BMX Australia and Mountain Bike Australia race members will be able to participate in BMX (Race and Freestyle), MTB and Cyclo-Cross event disciplines. These three disciplines are now defined as an ‘Off-Road’ category of race memberships. Upon expiry of their membership, members will be invited to renew their membership under the “Off Road” AusCycling membership option.

From 1 November, most existing Cycling Australia members will be able to participate in all cycling event disciplines. This means a current Cycling Australia membership will allow you to participate in a BMX (Race and Freestyle), Mountain Bike, Cyclo-Cross, Road or Track event. The extended participation benefits for existing Cycling Australia members is simply a recognition of the historical cost of these memberships. Upon expiry of their membership, members will be directed to renew their membership to the “All-Discipline” AusCycling membership option.

4 Week Free Trial via https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial

Age	Category	Price*	Info
Ages 19 - 64	Race Of Road	$120*	for off road disciplines only (BMX, MTB, CX, Freestyle)
Ages 19 - 64	Race All Disciplines	$250*	for all disciplines (Road, Track, BMX, MTB, CX, Freestyle)
Under 19, 65+ & Para	Race All Disciplines	$120*	for all disciplines (Road, Track, BMX, MTB, CX, Freestyle)
Ages 8 - 12	Race All Disciplines	$75*	for all disciplines (Road, Track, BMX, MTB, CX, Freestyle)
Ages 2 - 7	Race All Disciplines	$50*	for all disciplines (Road, Track, BMX, MTB, CX, Freestyle)

*Prices do not include compulsory club fees.

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General Info

• Kid's Categories: - kidz - any bike U13 - preferably will have a valid MTBA/CA license ($10 day license available)
• Junior Men's Categories: - PMBC Young Guns U17 Gravel Cross (race with GravelCross Thirty)
• Junior Women's Categories: - PMBC Young Guns U17 Gravel Cross (race with GravelCross Thirty)
• Men's Categories: - Graeme Brown Coaching Gravel Hot Mile, Slater Air GravelCross Showdown, The Finance Detective GravelCross Thirty, MultiPlant Gravel Cross Forty

• Women's Categories: - Graeme Brown Coaching Gravel Hot Mile, Slater Air GravelCross Showdown, The Finance Detective GravelCross Thirty, MultiPlant Gravel Cross Forty

• Any Bike can race, must have working brakes any can run any tyre width as well.

• Any valid CA, MTBA or BMX license holder can race in this event from 1st November!!

• Bring your bike; race, ride, have fun, heckle, be heckled, even drag a mate/partner/besty down to ride/race with.

• The WACX Philosophy: GravelCross20 is all about inclusion, encouragement, challenging yourself, having fun and racing bikes under lights!!

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RACE SCHEDULE

Main Activity	Start Time	Duration (mins)	Finish Time
Gates Open	1530	60	1530
Course Open	1545	75	1700
Bar Opens	1600	300	2100
GravelCross ShowdownMens Heats, 2 + Big and Small Final, Women Final	1705	55	1800
Kids (U13) any bike - must wear helmet (please write names on number plate)	1800	20	1830
Gravel Cross Thirty - Men, Women and Young Guys U17 Combined (30 mins)	1830	40	1910
Gravel Cross Forty - Men and Women Combined (40 mins)	1920	50	2010
Gravel Hot Mile Women Final	2020	5	2025
Gravel Hot Mile Mens Final	2030	5	2035
Course Break Down	2035	15	2050
Presentations - All grades, so hang around and heckle some more	2100	10	2110
Relax, reflect and celebrate the best night of gravelcross in WA	2110	35	2145
Cyclocross on the Big Screen	2100	45	2145
Bar Closes			2200
Gate closing so please depart			2200
Post Race catch up TBA	2215	60	2245
Course breakdown and pack up Sunday 15th may	0900	120	1100

Event timings subject to change depending on entry numbers.

• Course Set up and build: 'build it and they will come' head down Saturday 14th November and help build the course you race. 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 gravelaire will do a call up (cash donations on the night can improve call up position)

SPECIAL NOTICES:

• any bike welcome, any tyre width but don't forget your helmet

• it would be great to see a penny farthing ride this course

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AFTER PARTY

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GRADING

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

"What grade should I ride in Gravel Cross and 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 Elite 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.

WACX can and will encourage riders that are capable of riding the next grade. If you are in a lower grade and are consistently lapping times that are above the meantime in the grade above you will be promoted.

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TIMING

TIMING - RFID for 2020 - let's see what happens

WACX is self-timed and requires volunteers for this to happen - please help us to time you.

I understand that many riders like to see their times, if you do please help out.

Don't complain if you don't volunteer

Back up timing option WACX is currently self-timed and requires volunteers for this to happen - please help us to time you.

Before the start of any CX race we need at least three people to ensure the results are accurate.

• A caller (call out race numbers for the scribe and tapper)

• A scribe (to record the numbers, called out by the caller and to help with adjustments, as it can be crazy busy)

• A tapper (to record the numbers, called out by the caller)

Preferably GX 40 wave should be administered by riders from GX 60 and reciprocated.

I understand that many riders like to see their times, if you do please help out.

Don't complain if you're not happy with the timers' efforts, as it doesn't fit the WACX ethos.

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LICENSING - Basically this is your responsibility.

• Everyone who races needs to be licensed for insurance purposes - including kids. Many licensing options exist, depending on age & what you ride (see below)

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

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REGISTRATION

• There are usually **ADULT on-the-day entries:** - All adult riders should pre-register as on-the-day entries as they are PITA WACX is run by volunteers on the day entries are a timekeepers and number issuing headache. |
• WACX insists that all riders to pre-reg. It takes 3mins to enter online.|
• 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 CA, MTBA or BMX |

• Unlicensed Riders: - If you are unlicensed, we recommend having a look at the Auscycling 4-week trial XXX TBC |

• 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 to their race start. |

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KIDS RACING:

• Kids enter on-the-day. Pre-entry is not necessary.
• Please register your child(ren) collect plate ($10 one off plate fee), write their name on the front, zip tie it on and be at the start line for 1800 start, ready to cheer them on.
• Finger crossed the decimal representation RFID timing chips will have arrived from Alabama, USA.

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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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Race Location

Venue: Gloucester Park
3 Nelson Crescent, East Perth WA 6004, Australia

FACILITIES:

Parking will be outside the gates, ride down if you can Toilets JD'S Food Van - Kebabs and chips JP's Bar is Open

NEED TO CONTACT SOMEONE:

• Email: steuart.vandercaarson at gmail.com or
• Phone: zero4zero8 872 zero78
• Follow: WACX through Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/562255490470022/)

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