From the official WA Cyclocross website:
Our traditional family and beginner friendly season opening race. Held on a fast and flowing circuit in Pery Lakes Reserve. Tell your family, tell your friends – it’s always a big day at Party in the Park.
Entries are now open! You can enter this race by clicking here.
COURSE
Venue: Perry Lakes Reserve, Bold Park Drive, Floreat
Flat, grassy, and fast.
Perfect for all those riders coming off a strong road/crit season.
Facilities:
Parking: Camel Lake car park, various smaller car parks along Perry Lakes Drive, YMCC Hockey Club Rooms
Toilets: There are public toilets. Please use them, any riders seen not utilising them will result in an immediate DQ and 2 race exclusion - no entries to be be refunded. (WACX lost the use of a location for 2019, we don't want this to happen again)
Coffee: TBC
Food: No, BYO
Water: Drinks fountains available, but we suggest also bringing what you need
Electricity: Generator only
Playground: Yes
Course setup and build
Please come down in the morning to assist in building the race course
WACX in 100% run by volunteers so we need your help to make a great race day
You don't need to be an expert to help build the course. Our friendly volunteers will guide you in how to setup the course
Race mechanical support
We will not have race pits in operation at this event
If you'd like to have a spare bike or wheels, just leave them by the side of the course, close to the finish line
If you need mechanical support during your race, complete your current lap and get assistance near the finish line
Grading
A lot of people aren't sure which category they should enter.
Here are some tips to point you in the right direction
CX Fresher: First time CX racer - this grade is for you
CX Sophomore: Done a few CX races and have a bit of experience
CX Senior: Experienced CX racer. Please self-seed on the start line
If in doubt, feel free to get in touch with us
Race number plate info & fees
The aim is for riders to use the same plates for a few seasons
So once issued, please keep them safe and bring them to every race
You need two plates fitted to your bike so we can get accurate timing - a handlebar plate and a seatpost-mounted plate
NOTE: Kids in U9/U13 only need one race plate - the larger handlebar mounted plate
Got your race plates from last season?
There's a one-off $10 fee to reactivate them for the 2025 season
Ensure you have two plates from last season. Only got one? You'll need to buy new plates - see below
Lost your race plates or new to CX this season?
For riders needing new plates, there's a $15 one-off fee
These are your numbers for all races, so please keep them safe
If you leave your plates at home, there's a $20 replacement fee
Contact
Email: wacyclocross@gmail.com
Phone: 0408 872 078 (Stuart Carson)
Phone: 0422 991 763 (Tanya Matear)
Web: wacyclocross.org
Instagram @wacyclocross
Facebook: WA Cyclocross
Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Noongar people. CX Down Under acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we ride, and their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.