Australian Masters Cycling Championships 2008

 

Australian Masters Cycling Championships 2008

(plus AWD National Road Championships) 

This Championship Website Update is dated 15 April 2008

The next Website Update will only issue if required

 

Results are available by day off the NSW Calendar or NSW News Page

 

Masters Event Program – 17 to 24 April

 

Masters Track

 

Venue - Dunc Gray Velodrome, Bass Hill

Rider Registration is in the Dunc Gray Velodrome - Ground Floor Foyer

April 17 – Time Trial

                 Registration – from 11am in Ground Floor Foyer

                 Session times - 1pm-5pm

April 18 – Pursuit

                 Session times – 10am-5pm

April 19 – Points/Team Sprint

                 Session times – 1pm-5pm

April 20 – Derby - M6-M9 and W5-W8

                 Session times – 10am-12.30pm

- Sprint – M1-M5, W1-W4

  Session Times – 2.30pm to 7.30pm

 

Masters Road

Venues – Somersby, Dunc Gray Velodrome Criterium Circuit,

Eastern Creek Raceway, Western Sydney International Dragway

 

April 21 – Individual Time Trial – Somersby to Calga

                 Women + Men – Distance 22k

                 10.00am start at Somersby Shops

                corner Wisemans Ferry Rd & Peats Ridge Rd, Somersby

                Please note – Calga finish is 22k from the Somersby start   

                See ‘Start List’ on CycNSW Website for individual start times

         

April 22 – Criteriums – Dunc Gray Velodrome Criterium Circuit 

                Women + Men

 

·         W6/7 – 7.30am - 30min+3 laps

·         W5 – 8.15am

·         W4 – 9.00am

·         W2/3 – 9.45am

 

·         M9 – 10.30am - 30min+3 laps

·         M8 – 11.15am 

·         M7 - 12noon

·         M6 – 12.45pm

·         M5 – 1.30pm

·         M4 – 2.15pm

·         M3 – 3.05pm - 40min+3 laps

·         M2 – 3.55pm

·         M1 – 4.45pm

    

April 24 – Road Races -

                 Eastern Creek Raceway (ECR)

                 & Western Sydney International Dragway (WSID)

                7.00am sharp start. All races will start with one lap of the ECR,         

                 then complete full laps as stated.

                 ECR entry is via Gate 1 on Brabham Drive from 6am - NOT Gate 7

 

·         M1 – 99.0k (ECR+10 laps) start 7.00am

·         M8 – 51.4k (ECR+5 laps) start 7.00am

·         M9 – 51.4k (ECR+5 laps) start 7.00am

 

·         M7 – 61.0k (ECR+6 laps) start 9.00am

·         M5 – 80.0k (ECR+8 laps) start 9.00am

·         M6 - 61.0k (ECR+6 laps) start 10.15am

 

·         Wom W2/W3 – 61.0k (ECR+6 laps) start 11.00am  

·         M4 – 80.0k (ECR+8 laps) start 11.00am

·         Wom W4 – 61.0k (ECR+6 laps) start 12.15pm

 

·         M3 – 89.4k (ECR+9 laps) start 12.45pm 

·         M2 – 99.0k (ECR+10 laps) start 2.00pm

·         Wom W5/W6/W7 – 51.4k (ECR+5 laps) start 3.15pm  (Separate Medals in each age category)

              

 Athletes with Disabilities (AWD)

Event Program – 20-23 April

AWD Track

Venue - Dunc Gray Velodrome, Bass Hill

Rider Registration is in the Dunc Gray Velodrome

From 11am - Ground Floor Foyer

April 20 – AWD Track Selection Trials

   Session times - 1pm-2pm

April 21 - AWD Track Selection Trials

                Session times – Warm-up 12 noon, Trials 1pm-4pm    

AWD Road

Venues

Sydney International Regatta Centre, Eastern Creek Raceway

 

April 22 – Road Race – Sydney International Regatta Centre (Penrith Lakes)

                 Athletes with Disabilities (AWD)

                 Gates open from 8am, races start 10am. Circuit is 5k per lap

                 Entry to Regatta Centre is via Castlereagh Road

                              

Category

Penrith Lakes Laps

Road Race Distance

Tandem Men

14

70km

Tandem Women

8

40km

LC1 Men

14

70km

LC2 Men

14

70km

LC3 Men

8

40km

LC4 Men

8

40km

LC1 Women

8

40km

LC2 Women

8

40km

LC3 Women

8

40km

CP Div 4 Men

14

70km

CP Div 3 Men

8

40km

CP Div 1 & 2 Men (Tricycles)

4

20km

CP Div 1 & 2 Women (Tricycles)

4

20km

HC Div A Men (hand cycles)

6

30km

HC Div B Men (hand cycles)

8

40km

HC Div C Men (hand cycles)

8

40km

HC Div A Women (hand cycles)

4

20km

HC Div B Women (hand cycles)

4

20km

HC Div C Women (hand cycles)

4

20km

                           

April 23 – Individual Road Time Trial – Eastern Creek Raceway

                 Athletes with Disabilities (AWD)

                 7.00am sharp start. Circuit is 3.93k per lap

                 Entry is via ECR Gate 1 (Brabham Drive) from 6am

                 Raceway must be cleared by 8.45am

                               

Category

ECR

Laps

IRTT Distance

Tandem Men

5

19.6km

Tandem Women

5

19.6km

LC1 Men

5

19.6km

LC2 Men

5

19.6km

LC3 Men

5

19.6km

LC4 Men

5

19.6km

LC1 Women

5

19.6km

LC2 Women

5

19.6km

LC3 Women

5

19.6km

CP Div 4 Men

5

19.6km

CP Div 3 Men

5

19.6km

CP Div 1 & 2 Men (Tricycles)

3

11.8km

CP Div 1 & 2 Women (Tricycles)

3

11.8km

HC Div A Men (hand cycles)

3

11.8km

HC Div B Men (hand cycles)

5

19.6km

HC Div C Men (hand cycles)

5

19.6km

HC Div A Women (hand cycles)

3

11.8km

HC Div B Women (hand cycles)

3

11.8km

HC Div C Women (hand cycles)

3

11.8km

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a Sydney Airport pick up service available ?

No. Cycling NSW does not provide a competitor pick up service from Sydney Airport

Who can I contact ?

·         The Championship contact is Brian Crawford at Cycling NSW on - brian.crawford@cycling.org.au or

·         02 9738 5850 during normal office hours

Will prize money be paid ?

Yes, Masters prize money will be paid based on -  

First place - $100, second - $80, third - $60, fourth - $30

When is track training available at the Dunc Gray Velodrome ?

Track training will be held on –

·         14+15+16 April  

·         Cost is $12

·         Three Daily Session Times are 8am-11am, 11am-2pm, 2pm-5pm

·         Bookings are essential through the Cycling NSW office and can be made with Brian Crawford on 02 9738 5850

Track roller hire is available at Dunc Gray

Cycling NSW has 20 sets of rollers for hire during the Masters Championships at $55 for the week, plus refundable $100 bond or credit card imprint. This will save on excess baggage for competitors travelling by plane from interstate. Simply contact the Cycling NSW office before you arrive on 02 9738 5850

Why is the Somersby Individual Time Trial start/finish

at different locations ?

This is a NSW Police traffic management plan requirement in view of anticipated traffic in the Somersby-Calga area on that day. The medal presentations for each category will be held at the finish area at Calga approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of each category

When will the individual road time trial start times be available ?

The women’s program will be conducted first, starting at 10am. The men’s program will then follow shortly afterwards. Riders will depart at one minute intervals. Precise start times will be posted on the Cycling NSW website under ‘Start List” shortly after entries close on 7 April

Can I train on the ECR or WSID beforehand ?

No. Training is not permitted on these motor racing circuits.

Racing options are –

Marconi Club are racing at:

·         WSID - 19 April from 1pm to 4pm

·         Marconi contact – Brad Hooker 0434 014 301

Waratah Masters are racing at:

·         WSID – 20 April

·         Website is www.waratahvcc.asn.au             

Venue details & course information

  

Dunc Gray Velodrome & DGV Criterium Circuit

Address – Carysfield Rd, Bass Hill

Getting There – access is from the Hume Highway at Bass Hill, 25k west of Sydney  city  

DGV Velodrome - the 250 metre Baltic Pine track has been widely acclaimed as one of the best in the world. The facility is fully enclosed and includes car parking, 3,300 seats surrounding the infield for race viewing, toilets, food and beverage facilities, electronic scoreboard, competitor and officials’ change and meeting rooms, and disabled access and seating

DGV Criterium Circuit – directly opposite the Dunc Gray Velodrome. The DGV criterium circuit is 800m per lap on high quality bitumen

Event Car Parking – ample parking is available at the Dunc Gray Velodrome 

Event Registration  

Track events – registration will be available within the Dunc Gray Velodrome (signs will be posted at the lower front door)

Criterium events – registration will be available in the staged area, just outside the Handle Bar Tavern on the grassed area

Toilets & light Food - provided in the Handle Bar Tavern 

Criterium Start area - all Divisions will assemble on the inside of the DGV criterium circuit 

Spare Wheels

Criterium events - each Division will be serviced by spare wheels available from a designated area within the circuit. Riders to supply their spare wheels to the designated area no later than 15 minutes before start time   

Spectator Vantage Points - the DGV criterium circuit offers great viewing from the hill just opposite the finishing line

Medal Presentations –

Track events – inside the track area

Criterium events - at the staged area, outside the Handle Bar Tavern

 

Somersby (Shops) – 21 April

Address – Corner Wisemans Ferry Rd & Peats Ridge Rd, Somersby

Getting There – Going north on the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway, you can elect to turn left at the Calga Interchange (take the Peats Ridge exit), or proceed further north along the Newcastle Freeway to the Somersby Interchange (again turn left direction Peats Ridge). The Somersby Shops are located on the Wisemans Ferry Rd, only 200 metres from the Peats Ridge Road off ramp. You should allow 1.5 hours to drive to the Somersby Shops from the Sydney CBD as morning peak traffic could be heavy  

Warm Up Road – Wisemans Ferry Road, direction Gosford. There is no warming up permitted on the race circuit (Wisemans Ferry Rd direction Wisemans Ferry)   

Circuit – The 22k course starts at the Somersby shops on Wisemans Ferry Rd, then proceeds along Wisemans Ferry Rd past the IL Cadore Equestrian Centre, up a small climb, then veer left at approximately 5k onto Peats Ridge Rd. Along Peats Ridge Rd, passing through Peats Ridge village after 10k. Peats Ridge village to Jones Rd, Calga is another 12k   

Event Car Parking – adjacent to the Somersby Shops  

Event Registration – adjacent to the Somersby Shops  

Toilets & light Food - toilets and light food will be provided at both the Somersby Shops and the finish at Jones Rd Calga   

Start area – Somersby Shops, Wisemans Ferry Road  

Finish Area – Jones Rd, Calga    

Spectator Vantage Points – the long climb to Peats Ridge village at 9k, or Blood Hill approximately 2.5k from the Calga finish  

Medal Presentations – Jones Rd, Calga approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of each category

 

Sydney International Regatta Centre (Penrith Lakes) – 22 April

Address – Castlereagh Road, Penrith  

Website – www.regattacentre.com.au, includes Regatta Centre maps

Getting There – The Regatta Centre is 55k west of Sydney city, and travelling time can take 1.5hrs depending on traffic conditions which can be very heavy.

Exit the M4 Motorway at the Northern Road intersection. The Regatta Centre is 6k from the Penrith Railway Station. Entry to the Regatta Centre is off Castlereagh Road, and Entry Gates open from 8am.