Northern Combine
Alf Walker Handicap - Granite Hill Balliang

Details
Date
Sat, 9 Sep 2023
Course
Balliang (Granite Road)
Entries open
Sun, 03 Sep 2023 6:00 PM AEST
Entries close
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 1:00 PM AEST
Pay online by
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 3:00 PM AEST

LIVE Race Results: Click here


Event Summary

Event Alf Walker Memorial
Club Brunswick Cycling Club
Race Director Andrew Gannon
Course Granite Hill (Balliang)
Format Snr Handicap (75km U17+)
Jnr Handicap (25km U13/U15)
Fondo (Social Ride 25km)
Race Notes

Race Results / Season Numbers



LIVE Race Results will be available here: Click here

  • PLEASE BRING YOUR SEASON NUMBERS
  • Anyone without Season Numbers is asked to buy them at entry for an additional $15.
  • These are yours to keep (forever) & include; 2 x quality race numbers, frame plate with transponder (aka tag) & frame plate holder.
  • More Info here. Season Number Pre-Order
  • These can be purchased as part of your race entry and will be ready for collection at Rego on Race Day
    Reminders;
  • Please mount your frame plate off your seatpost as advised.
  • Transponders DO NOT WORK in your pocket
  • To be included in timed results, you need your frame plate mounted correctly
  • Check the Transponder MASTER LIST here
  • Please help your friends get sorted with Season Numbers and tags.

Volunteer Season Pass

The Volunteer Season Pass is available again in 2023. $30 for a full season of racing.
Volunteers are the magic that makes this all happen, so thank you.
More Info here. Volunteer Season Pass


Event Specific Info

Rego Start Time 9:00 AM
Race Start Time 10:00 AM
Race Director Andrew Gannon
Rego Location Balliang Hall, Bacchus Marsh-Balliang Road, Balliang VIC
Directions
Parking * No Parking - Outside the Balliang Hall: Please keep the roadside completely clear of cars outside the hall ie No parking. There is generally plenty of parking at the back of the hall. No Parking at CFA: No parking at the CFA under any circumstances.
Toilets Balliang Hall
Race Start Balliang Hall
Roll out & Start instructions Marshal in carpark
Special Course Notices * Dirt: - This course includes a dirt sector which is approximately 3kms in length. Inspection of the course prior to race day is a host club responsibility and an update on the condition of the dirt should be available this week.
Finish Claims Riders are requested to claim
Fundraising * Balliang Community Hall Fundraisere: - This race will be used as a fundraiser for the Community Hall. Please consider adding a donation to you race entry.
Presentations Balliang Hall
License Collection / Number Return n/a
Tech Guide
Other Junior Grades TBA

Distances

Grade Laps / Config Distance Notes
Handicap 3 laps 75km U17+
Jnr Handicap 1 lap 25km U13/U15
Alf Fondo 1 lap 25km Social Ride

Race Fees

  • Fees:
    • Volunteers $15
    • Non-Volunteers $30.
    • Vol Season Pass holders - recognised for free entry,
    • U17 see below.
    • Season Numbers - Don't yet have your own season numbers? You can add $15 to your entry and have a Number Pack waiting for you at Rego - ready to use.


  • Waitlisting: - Races have pre-set limits per grade.
  • Scratching: - Scratching is a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if withdrawing within scratching cut-off (generally midday Friday - pls see above).

Race Day Procedures

IMPORTANT

  • Finish Line Area: - Please keep all finish lines free from congestion.
  • Racing Incidents: - Safety is important. Please report all race incidents to the Race Director, or alternatively via the post-race rider survey.
  • Spectating: - It is requested that family & friends watch from roadside vantage points & do not follow bunches in vehicles.

GENERAL

  • No License, No Race: - riders need a current license (or proof of renewal) to race. AusCycling accepted licenses only.
  • Red Light Policy: - The Northern Combine complies with AusCycling 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).
  • New to Racing: - AusCycling offer a 4 week trial license. Please see https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
  • On-the-day Entries: Sorry, on-the-day entries are not accepted.
  • Announcements: - Please check the Northern Combine Facebook page, twitter or website for any announcements regarding racing.

Women's Grades

  • Select races throughout the season will offer separate women's-only grades.
  • For most races, Women will start with an Open/Men's grade (combined start) but be recognised with separate Women's results and podium. This allows for a bunch race experience without the disadvantage of having to race men.
  • When combined starts are required, the Women's A bunch starts with C Grade, Women's B start with D grade.
  • WC start separately wherever possible.

  • Occasionally some women do wish to race in harder grades rather than with the Women's designated grade (for instance Men's B). This is entirely your own decision and something that is supported.

  • See https://northerncombinecycling.org/racing/women for more details on the Women's Series Points. In every race, every female who starts gets a point. The best 3 female finishers get extra points.


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


More Information

Entry prices

Online pricing:

Volunteer
$15.00
Regular Entry
$30.00
Jnrs to U17
$5.00

Junior entries are dependant on course and race distances. Junior gearing must be used.

Location