2023 Southern Cross Junior Road Open

Sign On

• Registration Area is restricted to RIDERS only. Participation, U9 and U11 are permitted to have ONE guardian to accompany the rider.
• Your Registration includes race numbers and a transponder. Please pick up the race numbers and transponders assigned to you as directed by the sign on team.
• Your name will be ticked off by the Registration staff. Exit via the rear door.
• Please return both bib numbers and transponder to avoid a replacement fee of up to $120.

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Roll-Out, Bike Check and Helmet Check

All riders must roll out their bikes and have their helmets checked before each race.

• Roll-out is held near to the top of Track 1 and Marshalling.
• Each bike MUST be rolled out at least 15 minutes prior to the race.
• The rider is to handle their own helmet for checking and bike for rollout.

Preparation.

• Road Regulation: 1.02.04 effective 21/6/22. Maximum rim depth for all Juniors is 44mm with minimum of 16 spokes (deeper rims will not be permitted).
• Remove any lights, cameras, saddle bags, pumps, TT bars etc. from your bike.
• Number and transponder placement (transponder on right or left side of front fork)

 

 

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Warm up

• No riders will be allowed on the track until advised by the Chief Commissaire and First Aid are on site.
• Track will be open for familiarisation as per the advertised race schedule.
• No warm-up will be allowed on the course while racing is in progress.
• If warming up in the car park or on local roads, please be careful and respect all road rules

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Marshalling

• All riders are to be present at Marshalling 10 minutes prior to their race, at the junction of Tracks 1 & 2 (on the finishing straight), having completed roll out to be briefed by the Commissaire.
• Marshalling area is restricted to Commissaires and riders only, except for participation, U9 and U11 riders where ONE guardian per rider is allowed.

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Racing Rules

• Races are being run in accordance with AusCycling Technical Regulations
• Race distances may be shortened by the Chief Commissaire due to a number of circumstances to enable all races to be completed within the time schedule.
• Due to time constraints and safety concerns, lapped riders may be asked to retire from the race. Places will be awarded on the position held at the time of withdrawal.
• Once each competitor has crossed the finish line on their last lap they must turn up Track 1 as the next race will be starting immediately after the last competitor finishes.
• The first five finishers in each race are required to roll out immediately after their race.

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Criterium Race Spares

• Any change of spares must be undertaken by the rider (a parent may assist).
• There will be no neutral spares – all spares to be provided by the riders.
• Crit pits are marked on the map. This is the only place a competitor can take 1 lap out for mechanical reasons only.

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Presentation / Podium

• Presentations will be held as soon as practical after the event. The MC will advise when presentations will be held.
• All placegetters must be in their cycling kit for the presentation.

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BBQ / Coffee Van

• BBQ: Sausage sandwiches and bacon & egg rolls will be available from 8.00am to 2.00pm. Coffee and drinks are available on site.

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Toilets

• Toilets are at the club house.  Please keep them clean.

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Note

• Track 2 refers to 900m of Track 2 at Waratah Park.
• Track 3 refers to 1,500m of Track 3 at Waratah Park.

Sunday Race Schedule

SXCC Open Criteriums

Est. Start Time	Age Group	Track	Time Plus Laps
7.35	Track open for familiarisation	2 & 3
7.50	Track closed	Marshall: U13G
8.00	U13G	2	8 mins + 2 laps
8.13	U13B	2	8 mins + 2 laps
8.26	U11G	2	5 mins + 2 laps
8.37	U11B	2	5 mins + 2 laps
8.47	U9G / U9B / Participation*	2	5 mins + 2 laps
8.58	U15W	2	12 mins + 2 laps
9.12	U15M	2	12 mins + 2 laps
9.26	U17W	2	14 mins + 2 laps
9.42	U17M	2	14 mins + 2 laps
9.57	Criteriums Finish

 

SXCC Open Road Races

Est. Start Time	Age Group	Track	Distance
9.57	U9G / U9B / Participation*	2	5 laps (4.5km)
10.11	U11G	2	5 laps (4.5km)
10.22	U11B	2	5 laps (4.5km)
10.35	U13G	2	11 laps (9.9km)
11.03	U13B	2	11 laps (9.9km)
11.28	U15W	3	14 laps (21.0km)
12.15	U15M	3	14 laps (21.0km)
12.56	U17W	3	25 laps (37.5km)
14.06	U17M	3	25 laps (37.5km)
15.09	Road Races Finish

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 Map Key

1 = Track Crossing to Registration / Canteen

2 = Start / Finish

3 = Track Crossing to Rollout / Marshalling

4 = Track exit

5 = Crit Pit