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The BentSpoke Brewing Gravel GT is back and better than ever.

The course is 35km with over 1000m vertical metres of climbing which will test all riders. A longer course will be available for the masochists (closer to 50km and 1500vm!).

Along the way you will take in some of the best views and gravel roads the Canberra region has to offer.

This will be a timed participation event and thanks to our supporters it’s fully catered.

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Combined Calendar

We are proud to announce that this year's road season will be sponsored by Alivio Tourist Park.

VCC and CCC are again teaming up to bring you a combined road calendar for 2022. Each road race is the result of a collaborative effort from the two clubs and supported by Alivio.

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Event Information

• Format - Timed participation event. Everyone is welcome. Come and have fun!
• Event Staff - As per the Volunteer Roster
• Results - my.raceresult.com
• Feedback - We want your feedback - Complete our feedback form each week after the race.
• Venue Info - Feed stations, and coffee cart will be available at the course. The closest public toilets are located at Cotter Dam park

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Location

Course start/finish is at the intersection of Paddy’s River Road and Laurel Camp Road.

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Stay @ Alivio

Are you travelling to Canberra for this race? Stay at Alivio Tourist Park.

Use the code CCCVCC at time of booking for 15% discount on Alivio's best rate. Valid for future bookings two months from date of booking.

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Course

Don’t be tricked by the 35km length. This course will test everybody.

Starting with a gentle meander parallel to Paddy’s River Road, riders will get to the site of the famed, but now closed, Mineshaft, a fearsome challenge for rally drivers of the past, before starting the first climb. At the top, the next 10km provide a rolling descent down to the mid-point refuel with some scenic spots that provide amazing views over to the Tidbinbilla Tracking Station and the majestical (yes it’s a word...look it up) Bullen Range. Coffee and food will be available here to recharge for the next section which takes you near the top of the Tidbinbilla Range and to the highest point on the course. We then track north on some amazingly smooth roads (with some ups and downs) before we end up at the top of Pipeline Road. The descent to the water crossing at Pierces Creek will be one of the highlights before the last 5km to the finish and a welcome hot meal and a drink.

The longer course adds an additional 15km and 500vm.

35 km Course

• Strava
• Ride With GPS

50 km Course

• Strava
• Ride With GPS

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Safety

We will not mark the course.

Because of this, all riders are to come prepared to navigate the course independently of course markings.

We think the easiest way to do this is to load the appropriate course (see above) to your phone or head unit. There are lots of instructions on the internet about how to do this.

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Bikes

The course is suitable for Cyclocross, Gravel and Mountain Bikes, although if you're feeling particularly adventurous you can bring your Road Bike too.

Everyone's welcome!

In short, ride whatever you want, but gearing will help with some of the hills. And while the roads are in great condition, a road bike would be hard work.

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Event Schedule

Exact times will be reviewed on the day depending on numbers and weather conditions.

Be sure to confirm your start time at check-in.

To manage our responsibilities we have organised the event into the following groups.

1. Long Course
2. Short Course

When you register please select the group that is the best fit for you.

Please adhere to these timings on the day.

Course	Check-in	Rider Briefing	Roll away
Long	9.30 - 9.45	9.50	10.00am
Short	9.45 - 10.00	10.05	10.10am

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Season Numbers

VCC and CCC Season Numbers will be used at this event.

Frame Plates

If you have been issued with a VCC or CCC season number ensure you arrive at the event with your frame plate correctly fitted to your bike.

Non-VCC and CCC riders who participate will be issued a temporary plate that must be returned after the event.

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Parking

Parking at the start is limited and riders are encouraged to park safely on either side of Paddy’s River Road, or at the Cotter Reserve 3km away.

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Have you Volunteered Yet?

1. Read the Volunteer FAQs
2. Check the volunteer roster for where we need help
3. Sign up to volunteer using this form

The 2022 Alivio Tourist Park Road Series is run by volunteers from the CCC and VCC, but members from other clubs are welcome to volunteer and support racing in the ACT as well as receive the volunteer incentives set out below.

Volunteers will receive the following incentives at eligible 2022 Road Events:

• Race Director once in the season - next race free, access to $10 race entry per race *
• Race Director two or more times - access the whole season of racing for free *
• Volunteer two or more times in a non Race Director capacity - access to $10 race entry per race *

To be eligible to claim these benefits you must have nominated and been allocated to a race.

*Excludes ACT Champs events

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Registration

To ensure that we have a record of all participants registration is only via EntryBoss.

NO ‘AT THE RACE’ REGISTRATION

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Licences

AusCycling Lifestyle or better memberships are required for this event.

That includes 'LifeStyle', 'Race Off-Road', and 'Race All Discipline'.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct licence. This will be verified when you register here.

No licence?

Not to worry! If you are eligible you can take out a 4-week free trial or sign up for a one or 7 day event licence.

Unfortunately, we can't accept other types of non AusCycling cycling insurance/membership.

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On the Day

1. Upon arrival please confirm your attendance at the check-in desk (including collecting a number and timing chip) and then move clear of the check-in desk area.

2. A rider briefing, count and roll call will be conducted before each grade roll away. Please be ready when your grade is called.

3. At the end of each grade ALL riders must visit the desk to confirm that they have returned from the course, and return temporary numbers and tags.

4. Placegetters please wait for presentations and photos.

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Scratching and Cancellation

• Scratching - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off.
• Event Cancellation - Riders will be provided with a full refund if the event is cancelled for any reason.
• Refunds - Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or if you scratch after the cut off.

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Contact Information

Club Contacts

Canberra Cycling Club

• Rainer Wilton, CCC Secretary ccc@canberracyclingclub.org.au

Vikings Cycling Club

• Michael Buerger, VCC President president@vikingscycling.org.au

EntryBoss Support

• support@entryboss.cc