Club cyclocross racing, presented by Sutherland Shire Cycling Club.

Further details will be provided closer to race day.

Club cyclocross racing, presented by Sutherland Shire Cycling Club.

Further details will be provided closer to race day.

The 2024 AusCycling CX State Championship for NSW and the ACT, hosted at Heffron Park by Randwick Cycling Club.

Entries for this race are now open! You can enter this race by clicking here.

Further details to be released closer to the event. Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gadigal and Muru-Ora-Dial peoples of the Eora Nation. 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.

The final round of the 2024 AusCycling Cyclocross National Series, hosted by Randwick CC.

Entries are now open! You can enter this race by clicking here.

Event Details

• Event Name: - 2024 AusCycling Cyclo-Cross National Series – Round 6

• Date(s): - Sunday 21st July, 2024

• Location: -Heffron Park, Maroubra, NEW SOUTH WALES

• Event Host: - Randwick Cycling Club

• Official Hashtags: - #NCXS24 #AusCycling #nswcx

Entries & Scratching

YOU MUST PUT IN SEPARATE ENTRIES FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY TO RACE BOTH ROUNDS

• Saturday 20th July - please enter via separate listing here

• Sunday 21st July - please enter using this listing

• Scratching - (withdrawal of entry) Available as a self-serve/automated refund option until the scratching cut-off (see above). Please revisit race listing for 'scratch' button.

• Scratching by 11:59 pm, Thursday 18th July 2024

Late Entries

• Late Registration will not be accepted.

• Note that 'scratching' is available via EntryBoss until the entry closing date only.

Licensing

• Race Licenses: - All riders must hold an AusCycling Off-Road, or All Discipline Race Membership.

• International Riders: - please note you need an International license. An in-country license from your local national federation does not cover you for international racing.

More Information

Technical Regulations and Race Series Guide as published on AusCycling website. Click here for more information

Contact Details For All Race Information

Randwick CC

Name: Leeza Fuzi
Email: pres@randwickcc.com.au

For all Entry Enquiries AusCycling

Olivia Forrest
Ph: (02) 7229 6469
Email: olivia.forrest@auscycling.org.au

Additional Information

Images taken during this event are owned by AusCycling. These images can be used for promotional purposes without any further consent being required. For further information please see the AusCycling Membership Terms and Conditions. If you do not want your image used, please opt out by emailing membership@auscycling.org.au.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. 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.

The fifth round of the 2023 AusCycling Cyclocross National Series, hosted by Randwick CC.

Entries are now open! You can enter this race by clicking here.

Event Details

• Event Name: - 2024 AusCycling Cyclo-Cross National Series – Round 5

• Date(s): - Saturday 20th July, 2024

• Location: -Heffron Park, Maroubra, NEW SOUTH WALES

• Event Host: - Randwick Cycling Club

• Official Hashtags: - #NCXS24 #AusCycling #nswcx

Entries & Scratching

YOU MUST PUT IN SEPARATE ENTRIES FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY TO RACE BOTH ROUNDS

• Saturday 20th July - please enter using this listing

• Sunday 21st July - please enter via separate listing here

• Scratching - (withdrawal of entry) Available as a self-serve/automated refund option until the scratching cut-off (see above). Please revisit race listing for 'scratch' button.

• Scratching by 11:59 pm, Thursday 18th July 2024

Late Entries

• Late Registration will not be accepted.

• Note that 'scratching' is available via EntryBoss until the entry closing date only.

Licensing

• Race Licenses: - All riders must hold an AusCycling Off-Road, or All Discipline Race Membership.

• International Riders: - please note you need an International license. An in-country license from your local national federation does not cover you for international racing.

More Information

Technical Regulations and Race Series Guide as published on AusCycling website. Click here for more information

Contact Details For All Race Information

Randwick CC

Name: Leeza Fuzi
Email: pres@randwickcc.com.au

For all Entry Enquiries AusCycling

Olivia Forrest
Ph: (02) 7229 6469
Email: olivia.forrest@auscycling.org.au

Additional Information

Images taken during this event are owned by AusCycling. These images can be used for promotional purposes without any further consent being required. For further information please see the AusCycling Membership Terms and Conditions. If you do not want your image used, please opt out by emailing membership@auscycling.org.au.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. 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.

The fourth round of the 2024 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Canberra Off Road Cyclists.

You can enter this race here closer to race day.

From the event entry page:

This is a combined round, counting as round 3 of the CORC club series and round 4 of the NSW ACT Series. There will be some minor changes to the race schedule and durations (compared to our standalone club rounds), see below for details

Please get in touch at xc_racing@corc.asn.au if you can help with course setting on Saturday afternoon. We will set up from 2pm, meet behind the pool.

For riders racing in B-Grade or C-Grade any bike is welcome, however for A-Grade Men, and A Grade-Women , in the spirit of cyclocross, a bike with drop bars is required.

The Junior race is on the adults course for those kids after a bit more of a challenge before stepping up to C-Grade. For Kids racing: please register as junior.

Beginners are most welcome to Cyclocross racing! A valid Auscycling, is required. We do not issue day licenses anymore, but you can purchase a day license online here or if you are eligible, a free trial license is available here. The cost of entry is $15.

Schedule

• Course Open: 12:00.

• Number pickup: 12:00 – 1:00.

• C Grade Women, Juniors - 15mins: 12:30.

• C-Grade Men and B-Grade Women – 30mins 12:50.

• A-Grade Men – 50mins 1:30.

• Little Crossers Participation Event: 2:20.

• B-Grade Men and A-Grade Women – 40mins 2:30.

Results The race is timed using the clubs electronic timing system and the results can be found by using this link

Race Briefing

-Each grade will start separately with approximately 30seconds between each wave. The start order will be as follows:

Race 1: C Grade Women and Juniors. Depending on numbers this race may be combined with Race 2.

Race 2: C Grade Men, followed by B grade women, C grade women and Juniors(last)

Race 3: A grade men only

Race 4: B grade Men, followed by A grade women.

-All riders will need a number on their back . The timing tag needs to be attached to the seatpost. Without a timing tag you will not get a result.

-All numbers and tags needs to be returned after the race, in the same ziploc bag you got it in.

-There will be multiple categories on course at the same time. If you are being caught by a rider in another category or you are being lapped please be courteous and let them through at the first safe opportunity. If you are the faster rider, please ask the rider in front to let you pass.

-The number of laps for each race will be determined based on laptime for the first lap, and the target racetime for each grade.

-Have fun and be kind to each other

-Please stick around and help pull down the bunting after the race

Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series for further details.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal 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.

The third round of the 2024 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Western Sydney MTB Club.

Entries are now open! You can enter this race by clicking here.

Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series for further details.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation. 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.

The second round of the 2024 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Parklife CC.

Entries are now open! You can enter this race by clicking here.

Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series for further details.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation. 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.

The first round of the 2024 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Camden CC.

Entries are now open! You can enter this race by clicking here.

Age Categories & Eligibility

• Juniors, Elite and Masters

• Financial AusCycling 'RACE ALL DISCIPLINE or OFF-ROAD' members only.

• This event is not open to Temporary or Recreational Memberships

Entry Fees:

• J19/Seniors: $25

• Juniors: $15

Technical Regulations

Events will be run according to AusCycling Technical Regulations

Further Information

For all event updates and further details please click here to view the Event Information Page

Refund Policy

Entry Refund Any rider (entered into an AusCycling event or promoted event in NSW) who wishes to receive a refund more than 8 days prior to the event may do so by withdrawing by scratching themselves via their EntryBoss account. Any rider seeking a refund must submit a doctor's certificate to AusCycling. All refund requests should be sent to olivia.forrest@auscycling.org.au. Refunds will be processed in line with the AusCycling Refund Policy

Contact

Warren Downes
Email: info@camdencycleclub.com.au
FB Event page
Website event page

Entries
Olivia Forrest
Ph: (02) 7229 6469
Email: olivia.forrest@auscycling.org.au

Membership inquiries
AusCycling
Ph: 1300 137 397
Email: membership@auscycling.org.au

Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series for further details.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Dharug, Gundungurra and Tharawal peoples. 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.

From the organiser’s Facebook page:

SSCC Sunday Road Cyclocross Series, Round 1

Saturday, April 6

Kids racing starts 2pm (all ages U/7, U/9, U/13 boys and girls)

Graded racing starts 2:30pm

A, B, C mens

A, B Women

U/15 juniors

Duration: 50 min A-grade

40 min B- men and A-grade women

30 min C-grade men, B- grade women and U/15 men and women

Enter here: https://my.raceresult.com/283282/

From the Camden Cycle Club website:

Get ready CycloCross is coming to Camden on the 30th of July for our first King and Queen of the Valley race at Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park.

C & D Grade: Any bike is welcome, though we recommend an MTB, cyclocross or gravel bike.

B Grade: Any bike is welcome, however, MTBs or flat bar bikes will be started in a separate wave. CX or Gravel bikes are recommended, with 35mm tyres preferred in the spirit of CX, but wider tyres will be accepted.

A Grade must be CX or Gravel Bikes with a 35mm maximum for tyres strictly enforced.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gweagal, Bidjigal and Gadigal 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.

The 2023 AusCycling CX State Championship for NSW and the ACT, hosted at Heffron Park by Randwick Cycling Club.

You can find all the relevant details for this event here: https://www.randwickcc.com.au/racing/events/2023/7/23

You can enter this race here: https://events.auscycling.org.au/event-registration/individual/events/1338

Further details to be released closer to the event. Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gadigal and Muru-Ora-Dial peoples of the Eora Nation. 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.

The fourth round of the 2022 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Peloton Sports.

Further details will be posted closer to the event.

Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal 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.

The eighth and final round of the 2023 AusCycling Cyclocross National Series, hosted by Parklife Cycling Club.

Entries: TBC

Results: TBC

Photos: TBC

Event Details

• Event Name: - 2023 AusCycling Cyclo-Cross National Series – Rounds 7 & 8

• Date(s): - Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th July, 2023

• Location: - Dunc Gray Criterium Circuit, Johnston Rd, Bass Hill 2177.

• Event Host: - Parklife Cycling Club

• Official Hashtags: - #NCXS23 #AusCycling #nswcx

Important race information

AusCycling National Series Guide

Course Map - Coming Soon

Race Schedule- Coming Soon

Event Guide - Coming soon.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. 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.

The seventh round of the 2023 AusCycling Cyclocross National Series, hosted by Parklife Cycling Club.

Link will be posted here once entries are open.

Event Details

• Event Name: - 2023 AusCycling Cyclo-Cross National Series – Rounds 7 & 8

• Date(s): - Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th July, 2023

• Location: - Dunc Gray Criterium Circuit, Johnston Rd, Bass Hill 2177.

• Event Host: - Parklife Cycling Club

• Official Hashtags: - #NCXS23 #AusCycling #nswcx

Important race information

AusCycling National Series Guide

Course Map - Coming Soon

Race Schedule- Coming Soon

Event Guide - Coming soon.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. 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.

The third round of the 2022 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Canberra Off Road Cyclists.

Further details will be posted closer to the event.

Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal 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.

Here’s the event information, from the Mudgee Cycle Club Facebook page:

Here’s a preview of what to expect on Sunday for our trial/training.

2:00 Intro to CX

2:15 Group lap

2:30 Riders do a lap or two

3:00 hot lap (ITT)

3:30 handicap 2 or 3 laps

As this event is not a race you can come along with any bike but remember it is CX and you may have to lift and/or push your bike in sections.

You will also need to display your Auscycling membership. As this is a club skills session you will only need a Lifestyle membership but future races will need a off road membership. Select Mudgee Cycle Club as an add on. You can also take a 4 week trial with Auscycling.

See you Sunday.

The second round of the 2022 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club.

Further details will be posted closer to the event.

Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gweagal, Bidjigal and Gadigal 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.

The first round of the 2022 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Randwick CC.

Entries now open! You can enter this race here.

CX returns to HEFFRON!

Round 1 of the 2023 AusCycling NSW/ACT CX Series sees the return of Cyclocross to the mounds and sand of Heffron Park. The event, hosted by RANDWICK CYCLING will be run from the finishing straight of the Heffron Park criterium track and feature a range of grades suitable to participants dipping their toe into CX racing for the first time, or seasoned Euro-dirt hogs alike.  

Grade suitability can be determined as below:

C Grade/Open – new to cyclocross? – any bike is welcome, though we recommend a MTB, cyclocross or gravel bike.

B Grade - any bike is welcome, however MTBs or flat bar bikes will be started in a separate wave, and will not be eligible for overall series points. CX or Gravel bikes are recommended, with 35mm tyres preferred in the spirit of CX, but wider tyres (i.e. 38-40mm gravel bike tyres) will be accepted.

A Grade - all bikes must be CX bikes (drop bars) with a 35mm maximum for tyres strictly enforced.

Entry cost: 

The entry fee is $30 if paid in person or $25 if paid online via Buncheur (for Under 19 Juniors racing in the senior divisions); and for riders aged between 13 and 17 years, the entry fee is $10. For children aged U13, entry is FREE!

***ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE 8PM THURSDAY, 11 MAY!****

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Schedule

Event

Time

Rego & Course Practice Opens (riders must be registered before riding on course)

10:00am

Race 1 - Juniors Trial Event (U12) (any bike) on short course (20mins) – Unused section of the Criterium Course to be open for kids use during the day

10.30am

Presentations: Juniors U12’s

11.00am

Race 2 - C grade (Men and Women) + Juniors (Under 17) - this is the 'OPEN' category, any bike is allowed (25 minutes)

11:10am

Course Practice Opens (Full Course)

11:40pm

Presentations: Men's and Women's C grade; Juniors U17

11:50am

Race 3 - Men's B grade (40 minutes)

12:00pm

Presentations: Men's B

12:50 pm

Race 4 - Women's A grade (40 minutes), Women's B grade (35 minutes)

1:00pm

Presentations: Women’s A+B

1:50pm

Race 5 - Men's A grade (50 minutes)

2:00pm

Presentations: Men's A

3:10pm

Close of event, pack down of course (volunteers welcomed)

3:30pm

 Disclaimer

Welcome to HEFFRON CX, the inaugural round of the 2023 NSW/ACT CX SERIES hosted by RANDWICK CYCLING at Heffron Park. Racing is held across 3 grades/divisions, with women, juniors and men combined into each grade. U13 kids kick off at 10:30am, followed by C Grade (Women and Men) commence at 11:10am, B Grade Men at 12pm, A & B Grade Women at 1pm and A Grade Men at 2pm. If you're aged between 13 - 17 years, please enter as JWU17 / JMU17 and arrive 20 minutes in advance of the start time for the Grade in which you wish to race. All races are timed.

Registration and course practice: open from 10am (riders must be registered before riding on course).

For all events, a RACE or RACE OFF-ROAD membership from AusCycling is required. Riders will be required to show evidence of their licence at the time of registration. Day licenses or trial licenses are available also: 
https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/event-licences
https://auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial

PARKING: Where possible, we encourage you to ride your bike to Heffron Park. Car park entrance is via the Des Renford Aquatic Centre, Robey Street, Maroubra. Alternate car parking is located at various locations around Heffron Park (Robey Street, Fitzgerald Street, Bunnerong Road and Jersey Road)

TOILETS: available at track

• This event is held entirely around a closed CX bike track that is booked by Randwick Botany Cycling Club Inc. (RANDWICK CYCLING) through Randwick City Council

• The CX circuit is within Heffron Park and therefore the public have access to surrounding public ovals

• Rubbish must not be discarded and gel wrappers, etc., must be properly disposed of

• Participants must hold a current 2023 AusCycling RACE or RACE OFF-ROAD membership and present it prior to the race, when requested. Participants must wear an ASA compliant helmet

• The event is held in accordance with rules and regulations set by AusCycling and current at the time of the event. These include and are not limited to Technical Regulations: Cyclo-Cross, located at https://bit.ly/3GUBkD8 and Technical Regulations: General, located at https://bit.ly/3FDSHpF. Participants must adhere to the directions of Commissaries. Decisions on grading are at the discretion of the RANDWICK CYCLING and CX NSW/ACT handicappers and their decision is final

• Women and men (both adults and juniors) race together in the same race, within their grade, at the discretion of the RANDWICK CYCLING handicapper

• Refunds or credits will be made if the event is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions, or other safety reasons. In the event that the entrant does not start, a refund or credit is unavailable. Refunds may be made if requested at least 3 days before the event, less a $10 administration fee

• All riders entering a sanctioned AusCycling event acknowledge that they engage in that event at their own risk and that cycling and cycle racing can be considered a dangerous sport which can result in injury out of an act or omission of the rider, other riders, spectators and other obstacle, and track conditions. Whilst all reasonable care is taken by organisers and officials when organising the event; all participating cyclists have an equal responsibility to ensure they take all reasonable care in adhering to the rules and other conditions imposed by officials ensuring a safe race environment for all concerned

• By participating in this event, as a rider, spectator, official or volunteer, you agree to comply with the RANDWICK CYCLING Code of Conduct, located at https://bit.ly/33DqmSZ  

• For information about this event, please contact the 'Event Organiser'

There will be no physical sign on sheet. Riders shall be required to identify themselves at the registration desk and show evidence of their AusCycling RACE or RACE OFF-ROAD membership. Each rider's grade and race number will be noted.

NOTE: By entering online riders agree that they have read, understood and accept the AusCycling ‘Event Terms and Conditions’, located at https://bit.ly/326mbi2

Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gweagal, Bidjigal and Gadigal 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.

AusCycling National Championship titles will be awarded in junior, masters and elite categories.

Further details will be posted closer to the event.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation. 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.

AusCycling National Championship titles will be awarded in junior, masters and elite categories.

Further details will be posted closer to the event.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation. 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.

The 2022 AusCycling CX State Championship for NSW and the ACT, hosted by Parklife Cycling club.

Further details to be released closer to the event. Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Guringai 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.

The sixth round of the 2022 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Randwick CC.

Further details to be released closer to the event. Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gweagal, Bidjigal and Gadigal 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.

The fifth round of the 2022 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Canberra Off Road Cyclists.

Further details to be released closer to the event. Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal 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.

The fourth round of the 2022 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club.

Further details to be released closer to the event. Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gweagal, Bidjigal and Gadigal 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.

The third round of the 2022 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club.

Further details to be released closer to the event. Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gweagal, Bidjigal and Gadigal 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.

The second round of the 2022 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Parklife CC.

Entries here: https://www.buncheur.com/parklife-cc-nsw-act-cx-2022-series-round-2-dunc-gray-hosted-by-plcc

Further details to be released closer to the event. Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gweagal, Bidjigal and Gadigal 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.

The first round of the 2022 NSW/ACT CX Series, hosted by Manly Warringah CC.

Further details to be released closer to the event. Keep an eye on this page, as well as the Facebook page for the AusCycling NSW & ACT CX Series.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Gweagal, Bidjigal and Gadigal 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.

From the official event website:

Event Date : Sunday 19 September 2021 : 7:30am

Welcome to the 2021 goodnessgravel Gundy

Thank you for being a part of this inaugural event. We cannot wait to show off this beautiful area. 

We thank you for your support as without you, these events would not be possible.

We must also thank those who are volunteering on the day and over the weekend. There have been many fantastic individuals and local clubs who offered support and helpful hands. You may not see them all on the day but there are literally dozens out there who will be helping make Sunday 19 September 2021 a huge success.  

The last thank you must go to those who have committed to be the first year sponsors, Upper Hunter Shire and PEARL iZUMi are the Major Sponsors and Bont plus Paradice Investment Management being Gold then Surly, Panaracer, Lazer and SMOOVE Lube being Silver. 

Let us make this event a sell out in its first year.

Now for a little write up on the two courses:

Gravel Fondo : 135km with 2,700m of ascent 

What a loop, it has a bit of everything. Riders will head out from the Gundy Recreation Grounds - 242m above sea-level (ASL) and head North. For the first 8km riders will be riding along a lovely stretch of country tarmac before crossing the Isis River and soon after, goodnessgravel awaits. 

Riders are on a 'gentle' climb as you cycle through some magical farm and horse properties.  At 13km riders at the top of the first 'hill' - 369m ASL - then continue to climb all the way up to the 26km mark. Here riders will be 523m ASL and enjoy some superb views of the Upper Hunter Valley.

At 29km riders will take a left and head West and across the Isis River (water crossing imminent). There is some climing to up through Green Creek and then it is time for a drink and some nutrition at Rest Stop #1 @ 42km, located at a Local RFS. Here you will find music, a place to fill your water bottles and grab your first drop bag. There will also be first aid, bananas and mechanic to assist if necessary. Please say hello to the volunteers and treat the area with respect when it comes to litter and general behaviour, we thank you. 

From the Rest Stop #1, riders will continue on tarmac and make a left and then right, as you make your way towards the major climb of the day. Once you turn onto this next section you enter one of the most amazing stretches of gravel road you are ever likely to experience. To begin, look up high up on both sides and you will see that you are surrounded by a grass tree 'forest', it is something that amazes us each time we pass through this section. There must be 100's of them waving in the wind. They must also be +600 years old! Marvel in their beauty as you meander along this stretch of gravel. You will not see this scenery anywhere else in our Country. 

Then comes a true WWW (Will We Walk) climb!? There are quite a few +10% sections as you wind your way up to 61km and 958m ASL to go over the 'Pass'.  Some people say, it is 'only' the first 2km which is steep but we will let you work out what you classify as steep. Once you crest the top take CARE as you head down a very steep gravel section.

Riders then head in a general rolling and winding direction for the next 57km. Yes, there are a few rises but all you have to do is look at the profile below to get a better understanding of these great kilometres. You will be riding through another beautiful valley in the Upper Hunter Valley. You will also be meandering beside Pages Creek, the good(ness) news is that the flow is headed in the same direction as you, enjoy it for serenity and say g'day to the cows and horses.  

At 86km, during that descent, you will arrive into the tiny town of Ellerston where there will be Rest Stop #2 - 516 ASL. Here there will be another place to fill your water bottles and grab your second drop bag. There will also be first aid, bananas and mechanic to assist if necessary. Please say hello to the volunteers and treat the area with respect when it comes to litter and general behaviour, we thank you. 

Rest up, refuel and then enjoy the next section as the gravel fades to tarmac at ~99km. It is not all down hill back into Gundy, there is a segment called Belltrees Nundle Rd Climb, more info below, which will test those tired legs and before you know it 135km will be done and you be right back to where you started from that morning. 

Registered riders will be emailed the Strava and Ride With GPS link including GPX file the week of the event

Gravel Fondo : 75km with 1,640m of ascent 

For those coming along for the ‘shorter’ course, they will still experience plenty of fine riding as you pedal through the Upper Hunter Valley. Please do not forget that number of 1,655m of ascent, take your time and settle in to enjoy this course.

After all the 135km riders have departed from Gundy, it is now time for the 75km riders to leave the Recreation Grounds on Sunday 19 September 2021. Riders start at 242m above sea-level (ASL) and head North. For the first 8km riders will be riding along a lovely stretch of country tarmac before crossing the Isis River and soon after, goodnessgravel awaits. 

Riders are on a 'gentle' climb as you cycle through some magical farm and horse properties.  At 13km riders at the top of the first 'hill' - 369m ASL - then continue to climb all the way up to the 26km mark. Here riders will be 523m ASL (a high point along your course, which you will pass twice during your ride) and enjoy some superb views of the Upper Hunter Valley.

At 29km riders will take a left and head West and across the Isis River (water crossing imminent). There is some climing to up through Green Creek and then it is time for a drink and some nutrition at Rest Stop #1 @ 42km, located at a Local RFS. Here you will find music, a place to fill your water bottles and grab your first drop bag. There will also be first aid, bananas and mechanic to assist if necessary. Please say hello to the volunteers and treat the area with respect when it comes to litter and general behaviour, we thank you. 

From Rest Stop #1, riders will continue on tarmac and then at 43km TURN RIGHT, going a different way to the 135km riders. Riders are now on Waverly Road. Soon you will be riding past a classic Local Community Hall, they have their very own tennis court, you can come back for a game another time. Soon after passing Timor, riders are back on the same gravel road you headed out on earlier that morning.

It is not all down hill for the final +30km back into Gundy. There is still the climb up to the 52km point on the course, riders will be back at 523m ASL and from there, riders can enjoy a more downward descending ride.  Of course everyone's opinion of a hill is different, check out how those last kilometres look on the profile below and before you know it you will be right back to where you started from way back around 7:45am that morning. 

Registered riders will be emailed the Strava and Ride With GPS link including GPX file the week of the event

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Dirty Detour – gravel + more

Notice - Due to the current Government Covid Restrictions, unfortunately people from the Greater Sydney lockdown area will not be able to attend the event.

Bring the kids, bring the dog and have a great weekend escape topped off with a bike ride at the beautiful Riverwood Downs in Monkerai NSW. Hidden in the foothills of the World Heritage listed Barrington Tops, just 2.5 hours North of Sydney

With something for the whole family from camping by an open fire, luxury cabin accomodation, horse riding, walking trails, spotting platypus in the pristine Upper Karuah River. Riders can challenge themselves on their choice of 20km, 50km or 90km course, all finished off with a beverage and music around the open fire with a bunch of great people.

20km - circles the rolling hills of the Monkerai Valley on smooth fast rolling gravel roads before heading back to Riverwood Downs for the after party. This route is suitable to all riders with moderate fitness. Start time 11.45am

50km - starts with the rolling hills of the Monkerai Valley before heading up toward the hills on some more challenging forestry trails. This course will take you into some pristine forestry with creek crossings and a fair dose of challenges. This route is suitable for riders with moderate fitness. Start time 10.45am

90km - Are you looking for a little more than your regular gravel ride? Then this 90km burner is for you! This course gets all the stupendous rolling gravel roads with a nice mix of double track and stem chewing climbs, topped off with a dose of white knuckle, eye blurring descents. This route is only suitable for riders with high level fitness and skill level capable of cycling 100km off road in tough terrain. Start time 8.40am

Dirty Detour is being run in support of Ride Dungog and Where There's a Will to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health.

Ride Dungog

Where There's a Will

Riverwood Downs

Check out the event website for more info and tickets.