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John Woodman Memorial Handicap

Event Program Live Results

Apr
2022

Level

Elite & Masters

Discipline

ROAD

Gender

All

Event Type

State Competition

Albury Wodonga Cycling Club are proud to present the 35th John Woodman Memorial Wagga To Albury Cycling Classic. The event is run in the memory of John Woodman, an exceptional cyclist who was tragically killed while training in 1986.

This iconic race runs through the undulating countryside between Wagga Wagga and Albury for 131km. It has been won by many terrific cyclists including multiple Grand Tour Stage Winner, Michael Matthews in 2008.

A handicap race of this distance challenges even the hardiest of cyclists- and beware if the cross winds begin to blow. Be a part of one of the few point to point handicap races left on the NSW Cycling Calendar.

Race information

Start Line: Neutral start from Tolland Hotel, to official start on Holbrook Road adjacent to Jubilee Park
Finish Line: The race finish is on Urana Rd Jindera, 200m prior to the corner of the Walla Walla and Urana Rd. Jindera NSW 2642
Registration & Marshalling: Tolland Hotel, 245 Bourke St, Tolland NSW 2650
Registration: Sign-on 9:00am (closes at 9:40am)
First Race: 10:00am
Grades: 4 Bunches (Scratch, Block, Group 3 & Limit)
Prize Money: $4,000 + sashes + Trophies

Sign on is from 9am and closes at 9:40am at Tolland Hotel, 245 Bourke St, Tolland 2650, NSW
There is an intermediate sprint for each bunch on Balfour Street in Culcairn.
There will be a feeding station in Culcairn
Be careful of the train crossing on Balfour St in Culcairn
Please ensure you stay left of the centre line at all times during the race. Failure to adhere to this may result in a penalty
The race finish is on Urana Rd Jindera, 200m prior to the corner of the Walla Walla and Urana Rd. Jindera NSW 2642
Presentations are post-race at the finish line approx. 1.30pm
There will be a prize awarded to the 1st local and 1st Female across the line
Ample parking will be available at both the start and finish line
There will be toilets located at the start and finish line

Course

Length: 131km

The race is ‘started’ in front of the Tolland Hotel, Burke Street Wagga Wagga.
Riders then make their way in a neutral fashion to the official start line, on Holbrook Road adjacent to Jubilee Park.
Click the following link to view the course map

Age Categories & Eligibility

Age Categories: U19, Elite & Masters
Age Categories for this event are as per 2022 ages effective from 1st October 2022
Financial AusCycling 'Race All Discipline' members only.
This event is not open to Temporary or Recreational Memberships

AusCycling will abide by the UCI Cycling Regulations (2.3.002) approved race distances for all competitors. Riders wishing to race in longer distance events can have their coaches apply in writing to AusCycling and the State Coach for approval to compete in race events that are outside the approved distances. In the case of this event: only approved JW19 riders will be eligible to enter and compete.

JW19 riders can apply to enter by emailing [email protected] with their coach's written application attached

Technical Regulations

Events will be run according to AusCycling Technical Regulations

From 1 January 2022, the rollout of 7.93 metres will apply to Under 19 riders at all AusCycling sanctioned events. Under 19 riders are permitted to use ‘blocking off’ (by the adjustment of the derailleur or other means) to restrict the roll out distance to 7.93 metres at all events.

At national- and state-level events, there is a high expectation on commissaires to ensure that every rider is meeting the gear restrictions. So please expect the potential requirement of roll-out prior and/or post event this weekend Please click here for further information on this matter