COURSE DETAILS
The TTT race, part of the Interclub Series will be held at Woodford Island on a fast 42km out and back course from Maclean to Brushgrove and return. The race starts near the heritage listed McFarlane Bridge and follows the beautiful south arm of the Clarence River on flat roads before passing across a few short sharp hills in the middle section of the course. Teams will turn around at Brushgrove village and head back towards maclean with a short climb up red hill before a fast run to the finish line.
RACE FORMAT
The format will be a 4 rider TEAM TIME TRIAL. There are no grades as a handicap system will be in place. Team start times will be posted on the Yamba Cycling Club Facebook page on Saturday evening https://www.facebook.com/YambaCC
Juniors (U15 and U17) riders may ride in open grades under the condition they race using their restricted gears and do not exceed the maximum allowable distance for their age category, unless they have received approval by the State Junior Coach. For more information refer to: Auscycling Technical Regulations - Road
RACE ENTRY, GRADING AND SIGN ON
To help with managing the race, entry is via this link only. Entries close midnight on Friday 13th August.
There is to be one entry per team, with the team captain providing the details for each of the 4 riders. This information will be used for handicapping purposes. all 4 riders must be from the same club if you wish to be eligible for points towards the inter-club championship.
Sign on is located at the start/finish line from 6:30am. You will find us under the big blue gazebo. Each rider will need to show us a valid AusCycling Membership (LIFESTYLE LEVEL OR GREATER)
HANDICAPPING
The team times will be adjusted on the basis of the following:
A team will be eligible for a 1 minute time deduction for each female rider in a team
A team will be eligible for a 1 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 50 years or under the age of 17 years
A team will be eligible for a 2 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 60 years or under the age of 15 years
A team will be eligible for a 3 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 70 years
A team will be eligible for a 5 minute time deduction for each rider over the age of 80 year
Please note: Handicap deductions will only apply to riders who finish with their team i.e. in the same group with no more than 5 seconds gap between riders.
RULES
A maximum of 4 riders are allowed per team.
The finish time is taken from the 3rd rider in the team to cross the line.
Clip on aero bars and time trial bikes are permitted and will need to be suitable for cycling or triathlon competition. They are not encouraged for riders unfamiliar with riding on time trial bars in a group situation. Helmets will need to display an AS 2063 approved sticker.
If another team catches your team you must allow them to pass before regrouping and separating as teams
Teams must not draft off a team in front, if you catch up to another team either overtake or drop back
If you are overtaking a team, you MUST overtake by riding in single file and do not interfere with the other team. Give multiple advance warnings as you come up behind them.
PRIZES + PRESENTATION
Teams are eligible for club points only. There are no individual points on offer. The points from the TTT will be used to help decide the overall champion club for the series.
An Inter Club Series Presentation will occur at the Yamba Shores Tavern from 11:30am.
PARKING, TOILETS, ETC
Parking is located at the start/finish line and toilet facilites are located approx 2km away at various locations in Maclean. Riders are asked to retain all their food wrappers during the race and dispose of them in the bins provided at the sign on table.
WARM UP
Riders are allowed to warm up on the course up until the pre-race briefing at 6:50am. After this point riders can only use the adjacent roads. All normal road rules apply.
WHEN PURCHASING A TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLOWING:
1. I understand, acknowledge and accept that cycling is an inherently dangerous sport, which may result in serious injury or death from a collision, fall, mechanical failure, physical exertion or other incident.
2. I voluntarily participate in this event at my own risk.
3. I waive any rights I may otherwise have against AusCycling, the event promoter and their agents and representatives relating to, and agree they are not responsible for, any loss or damage resulting from my participation in the event, including any loss that may arise from death or injury to myself or others, or damage to any property.
4. I agree to follow the directions of any event organiser or official and the AusCycling Technical Regulations, a copy of which is available on the AusCycling website.
5. If the participant in this event is under 18 years of age, I warrant that I am a parent or guardian of the participant and agree for myself and the participant that I provide the acknowledgements, agreements and waiver set out above in respect of the participant
Ticket Type | Price | |
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Rider 1 Rider 1 | $20.00 | Sale Ended |
Rider 2 Rider 2 | $0.00 | Sale Ended |
Rider 3 Rider 3 | $0.00 | Sale Ended |
Rider 4 Rider 4 | $0.00 | Sale Ended |
James Creek Road, James Creek, New South Wales, 2463, Australia