The fourth round of the 2024 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Canberra Off Road Cyclists.
You can enter this race here closer to race day.
From the event entry page:
This is a combined round, counting as round 3 of the CORC club series and round 4 of the NSW ACT Series. There will be some minor changes to the race schedule and durations (compared to our standalone club rounds), see below for details
Please get in touch at xc_racing@corc.asn.au if you can help with course setting on Saturday afternoon. We will set up from 2pm, meet behind the pool.
For riders racing in B-Grade or C-Grade any bike is welcome, however for A-Grade Men, and A Grade-Women , in the spirit of cyclocross, a bike with drop bars is required.
The Junior race is on the adults course for those kids after a bit more of a challenge before stepping up to C-Grade. For Kids racing: please register as junior.
Beginners are most welcome to Cyclocross racing! A valid Auscycling, is required. We do not issue day licenses anymore, but you can purchase a day license online here or if you are eligible, a free trial license is available here. The cost of entry is $15.
Schedule
Course Open: 12:00.
Number pickup: 12:00 – 1:00.
C Grade Women, Juniors - 15mins: 12:30.
C-Grade Men and B-Grade Women – 30mins 12:50.
A-Grade Men – 50mins 1:30.
Little Crossers Participation Event: 2:20.
B-Grade Men and A-Grade Women – 40mins 2:30.
Results The race is timed using the clubs electronic timing system and the results can be found by using this link
Race Briefing
-Each grade will start separately with approximately 30seconds between each wave. The start order will be as follows:
Race 1: C Grade Women and Juniors. Depending on numbers this race may be combined with Race 2.
Race 2: C Grade Men, followed by B grade women, C grade women and Juniors(last)
Race 3: A grade men only
Race 4: B grade Men, followed by A grade women.
-All riders will need a number on their back . The timing tag needs to be attached to the seatpost. Without a timing tag you will not get a result.
-All numbers and tags needs to be returned after the race, in the same ziploc bag you got it in.
-There will be multiple categories on course at the same time. If you are being caught by a rider in another category or you are being lapped please be courteous and let them through at the first safe opportunity. If you are the faster rider, please ask the rider in front to let you pass.
-The number of laps for each race will be determined based on laptime for the first lap, and the target racetime for each grade.
-Have fun and be kind to each other
-Please stick around and help pull down the bunting after the race
Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series for further details.
Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal people. CX Down Under acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we ride, and their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.