2021 AusCycling U19, U23, Elite, Masters & Para Road Championships - New South Wales

Weather

This event will proceed as planned unless weather conditions are considered dangerous to event participants by the chief commissaire. Please refer to AusCycling Extreme Weather Policy for more information.

A final decision to proceed with the event will be made:

Saturday:

• 7:30am - ITT Championships
• 1:00pm - Saturday Road Races

Sunday:

• 7:00am - Wave 1 road races
• 10:30am - Wave 2 road races

Should the event be delayed or cancelled due to the conditions: Riders will be informed via text message, and updates will be posted on this page.

Arriving at Gunning

Please access the Gunning event site via the Gunning entrance on the Hume Highway. Please do not travel via Breadalbane as riders will be on-course from 8:30am.

 

Event Check-in and Rider Pack Collection

All event patrons will be required to check in (QR Code) via the Service NSW app and present your proof of vaccination to AusCycling staff at the sign-on desk. Once your proof of vaccination is shown, riders will receive their rider packs (with bib numbers & transponder) while other patrons will receive an event wristband (Please keep your wristband on to streamline the process for Day 2). On-site vendors (food, coffee etc) will only be available to riders wearing a bib number or patrons with a wristband on. Anyone aged 16 years and over entering the event venue must be fully vaccinated.

 

Conditions of attendance

• All attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they are aged 16 years and over
• All attendees and their dependants must sign in via the Service NSW QR codes that will be placed at the entrance to the venue
• DO NOT attend if you are COVID-19 positive or if have symptoms of COVID-19
• DO NOT cough, spit or sneeze near or onto others
• Spectators are encouraged to clap, rather than shout during events
• Please keep at least 1.5 metres away from others at all times except when participating in events
• Please use the provided hand sanitiser at sign on desk prior to collecting your race pack
• We strongly encourage the use of masks at this event when not participating in events
• Pease DO NOT congregate in areas of high foot traffic such as sign on or start finish

Please follow the NSW Public Health Orders and NSW Health guidelines at all times

 

Event Classification and Prizes

• This event will be held as an "Open Championships"
• Medals awarded to the first 3 place getters of each event
• First rider across the line in each category who's primary AusCycling club is in New South Wales will be declared the State Champion
• Non-New South Wales members may ride in events, but are not eligible for the NSW State Champion title
• Please refer to  AusCycling Technical Regulations - Section 2.02-2.03  for further information

 

Facilities & Parking

• Portable toilets will be onsite on the days of event
• All vehicles must park in the designated car park area 
• Due to the number of patrons for this event: We kindly request you park in an orderly fashion in the carpark and not take more space than required
• Please BYO enough water as there is no running water at the event site
• Canteen and coffee van will be available on site on both days. Please support the club and local business by making food purchases at the event!

 

Technical Information

• All events for the weekend will be run according to AusCycling Technical Regulations
• We strongly encourage you to familiarise yourself with these regulations
• All Individual Time Trial participants MUST have their bike scrutineered and checked off by an official pre-race, and the under 19 categories will be required to roll out pre-event
• Bike checks will take place at the start line 500 meters down from the carpark
• All riders must present to the start line 15 minutes prior to their start time
• Please note that joining a racing group from a different category that is passing through is strictly not permitted. This action attracts immediately disqualification and any additional penalties as sanctioned by the PCP (Chief Commissaire)
• Spares vehicles are only available to events which are over 94km in length
• Feeding will be allowed for events over 94km in length. This will occur near the Start / Finish Line as they complete their 2nd lap.

 

Age Categories & Eligibility

• You will race in your 2021 age category
• You must hold an AusCycling ‘Race All Discipline’ licence
• This event is not open to temporary or recreational memberships

 

Event Program 

 

Saturday 13th November

Saturday morning - 8.30am 

Time Trial Start times are available here

• Individual Time Trial - All WMAS categories      21.5km                -  Course Profile
• Individual Time Trial - All MMAS categories      21.5km
• Individual Time Trial -  Para Categories            21.5km
• Individual Time Trial - Under 19 Women           21.5km
• Individual Time Trial – Under 19 Men               21.5km
• Individual Time Trial - Elite Women                  21.5km
• Individual Time Trial - Under 23 Men                47km                    -  Course Profile
• Individual Time Trial - Elite Men                        47km                    -  Course Profile

Saturday afternoon

•  2:30pm Road Race - MMAS 1-2                    114km (2.5 laps)   -  Course Profile
•  2:45pm  Road Race - MMAS6                        67km (1.5 laps)    -  Course Profile
•  2:35pm  Road Race - WMAS 1-3                    94km (2 laps)       -  Course Profile
•  2:50pm Road Race - WMAS 4-5                     94km (2 laps)       -  Course Profile
•  2:55pm Road Race - WMAS 6+                      60km (1.5 laps)    -  Course Profile  Riders will have a 7km Neutral Zone

 

Sunday 14th November

Sunday morning                 

• 8:30am Road Race - Elite men                                     141km (3 laps)     -  Course Profile
• 8:40am Road Race - Under 23 men                             141km (3 laps)     -  Course Profile
• 8:50am Road Race - Under 19 men                              94km (2 laps)      -  Course Profile
• 9:00am Road Race - Elite Women                                94km (2 laps)      -  Course Profile
• 9:10am Road Race - MMAS5                                        94km (2 laps)      -  Course Profile
• 9:15am Road Race - Under 19 women                         67km (1.5 laps)   -  Course Profile

 

Sunday afternoon - 12:00pm

• 12:00pm Para-Cycling B Men                                        94km (2 laps)       - Course Profile
• 12:30pm Road Race - MMAS3                                      94km (2 laps)       - Course Profile
• 12:40pm Road Race - MMAS4                                      94km (2 laps)       - Course Profile
• 12:50pm Road Race - MMAS7                                      67km (1.5 laps)    - Course Profile 
• 1:00pm Road Race - MMAS8                                       60km (1.5 laps)    - Course Profile  Riders will have a 7km Neutral Zone
• 1:10pm Road Race - MMAS9+                                     60km (1.5 laps)    - Course Profile  Riders will have a 7km Neutral Zone