Presented by the folks at Sunshine Coast CC.

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

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara 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 2024 AusCycling Cyclocross National Series, hosted by RATS CC.

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

Event Details

• Event Name: - 2024 AusCycling Cyclo-Cross National Series – Round 3

• Date(s): - Saturday 15th June, 2024

• Location: - Victoria Park, Barrambin, QUEENSLAND

• Event Host: - RATS Cycling Club

• Official Hashtags: - #NCXS24 #AusCycling #qldcx

Entries & Scratching

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

• Saturday 15th June - please enter via separate listing here

• Sunday 16th June - please enter via 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 13th June 2024

Eligible Race Categories

The Series categories are based on a riders age as at the 31 December 2025. The Series will recognise categories on UCI age categories as outlined in the Series Guide.

Masters riders may elect to race in the Elite category for any event however they will only earn Series points in the Elite category from those events where the individual raced in the Elite category. Points accumulated from non-elite categories do not count towards Elite Series points.

There is no U23 category for the Series - U23 riders will race in either the Elite or Expert category.

Categories may be combined for race starts, in accordance with the AusCycling Technical Regulations but are to be awarded separately (Masters 1-3, Master 4+ etc).

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.

How to get there:

BY CAR

Parking is only offered on street and here are some useful tips
1. Do not park at the function centre (off of Herston Road). The venue has made it clear that we are not to use this car park. Plus it’s not close to the start
2. Gilchrist Avenue will bring you closest to the race start but on street parking is limited.
3. Gregory Terrace (near Centenary Pool) is directly across from the venue and easily accessible by the bikeway over the Inner City Bypass (less than 1km)

BY BIKE

From the south
Travel to the CBD and onto Roma Street Parkland. Take the bikeway at the corner of Parkland Blvd and Parkland Cres towards Herston. Follow the signs to Victoria Park (approx. 2km).

From the north Get to the Enoggera Creek Bikeway. Take the bridge near Noble St over the creek and ride along Aberleigh Rd towards Herston Road. Follow the bikeway signs towards the city. Exit the bikeway when it crosses the end of Gilchrist Avenue.

Volunteering:

These are community run events and they're only as good as what the community puts into them. Please consider volunteering.

Volunteer Here for Saturday
Volunteer here for Sunday

Contact Details For All Race Information

RATS CC

Name: Nina Wright Phone: 0424 307 219 Email: nina@metime.fitness

Name: Mark Routledge Phone: 0411 429 066 Email: markr.mbcb@gmail.com

For all Entry Enquiries AusCycling

email: qld.events@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.

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER IN YOUR PROFILE AND UPDATE IF REQUIRED PRIOR TO ENTERING.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Yuggera 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 AusCycling Cyclocross National Series, hosted by RATS CC.

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

Event Details

• Event Name: - 2024 AusCycling Cyclo-Cross National Series – Round 3

• Date(s): - Saturday 15th June, 2024

• Location: - Victoria Park, Barrambin, QUEENSLAND

• Event Host: - RATS Cycling Club

• Official Hashtags: - #NCXS24 #AusCycling #qldcx

Entries & Scratching

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

• Saturday 15th June - please enter using this listing

• Sunday 16th June - 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 13th June 2024

Eligible Race Categories

The Series categories are based on a riders age as at the 31 December 2025. The Series will recognise categories on UCI age categories as outlined in the Series Guide.

Masters riders may elect to race in the Elite category for any event however they will only earn Series points in the Elite category from those events where the individual raced in the Elite category. Points accumulated from non-elite categories do not count towards Elite Series points.

There is no U23 category for the Series - U23 riders will race in either the Elite or Expert category.

Categories may be combined for race starts, in accordance with the AusCycling Technical Regulations but are to be awarded separately (Masters 1-3, Master 4+ etc).

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.

How to get there:

BY CAR

Parking is only offered on street and here are some useful tips
1. Do not park at the function centre (off of Herston Road). The venue has made it clear that we are not to use this car park. Plus it’s not close to the start
2. Gilchrist Avenue will bring you closest to the race start but on street parking is limited.
3. Gregory Terrace (near Centenary Pool) is directly across from the venue and easily accessible by the bikeway over the Inner City Bypass (less than 1km)

BY BIKE

From the south
Travel to the CBD and onto Roma Street Parkland. Take the bikeway at the corner of Parkland Blvd and Parkland Cres towards Herston. Follow the signs to Victoria Park (approx. 2km).

From the north Get to the Enoggera Creek Bikeway. Take the bridge near Noble St over the creek and ride along Aberleigh Rd towards Herston Road. Follow the bikeway signs towards the city. Exit the bikeway when it crosses the end of Gilchrist Avenue.

Volunteering:

These are community run events and they're only as good as what the community puts into them. Please consider volunteering.

Volunteer Here for Saturday
Volunteer here for Sunday

Contact Details For All Race Information

RATS CC

Name: Nina Wright Phone: 0424 307 219 Email: nina@metime.fitness

Name: Mark Routledge Phone: 0411 429 066 Email: markr.mbcb@gmail.com

For all Entry Enquiries AusCycling

email: qld.events@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.

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER IN YOUR PROFILE AND UPDATE IF REQUIRED PRIOR TO ENTERING.

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

Presented by the folks at Ipswich CC.

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

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

University of Queensland CC presents the first race of the 2024 AusCycling Queensland Cyclocross State Series at Albert Bishop Park, Nundah

Racing for all levels from Balance Bikes to A grade. Don't have a cyclocross or gravel bike? Grab whatever you have and come and race Opens.

Age groups are as 2025 ages.

Course opens at 10:00am with racing from 11:00am to 3:15pm (schedule below).

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

2024 AusCycling Cyclocross State Series | Queensland RD1

Date: Saturday 6th April 2024
Time: 10:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Albert Bishop Park, Nundah Entry fees:
A, B and C grade: $20
Opens/MTB, U17, U15, $15
U15, U13, U11, Little Crossers (U9/Balance Bike): $5
Closing date: Saturday 5th April 5.00pm

Volunteering:

These are community run events and they're only as good as what the community puts into them. Please consider volunteering.

Contact Details For All Race Information - University of Queensland Cycling Club

Name: Aaron (Bear) Liange

Email: aaron@bearconstruction.com.au

For all Entry Enquiries AusCycling

email: qld.events@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.

Scratching/Refunds: Please scratch before Saturday 5th April for automated refund through EntryBoss.

Further information including series regulations can be found at AusCycling
https://auscycling.org.au/page/qld-queensland-cyclo-cross

Keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

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

Presented by the folks at Sunshine Coast CC.

Entries: TBC

Results: TBC

Photos: TBC

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara 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 2023 AusCycling Cyclocross National Series, hosted by Ipswich Cycling Club.

Link will be posted here once entries are open.

Event Details

• Event Name: - 2023 AusCycling Cyclo-Cross National Series – Rounds 5 & 6

• Date(s): - Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th June, 2023

• Location: - Ipswich Cycle Park, 65 Briggs Rd, Raceview 4305.

• Event Host: - Ipswich Cycling Club

• Official Hashtags: - #NCXS23 #AusCycling #qldcx

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 Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul 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 2023 AusCycling Cyclocross National Series, hosted by Ipswich Cycling Club.

Entries: TBC

Results: TBC

Photos: TBC

Event Details

• Event Name: - 2023 AusCycling Cyclo-Cross National Series – Rounds 5 & 6

• Date(s): - Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th June, 2023

• Location: - Ipswich Cycle Park, 65 Briggs Rd, Raceview 4305.

• Event Host: - Ipswich Cycling Club

• Official Hashtags: - #NCXS23 #AusCycling #qldcx

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 Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul 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.

Presented by the folks at RATS CC.

Entries: TBC

Results: TBC

Photos: TBC

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

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

Presented by the folks at Tweed Valley MTB Riders.

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

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

Presented by the folks at RATS CC.

Results: https://my.raceresult.com/238403/results

Photos: DreamSport Photography - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=DreamSportPhotography&set=a.675249457938711

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

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

Presented by the folks at Ipswich CC.

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

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

Presented by the folks at RATS CC.

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Turrbal 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 AusCycling Cyclocross National Series, hosted by D’Aguilar Range MTB Club..

Further details will be published here as they are released.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Yuggera 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 AusCycling Cyclocross National Series, hosted by D’Aguilar Range MTB Club..

Further details will be published here as they are released.

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

Presented by the folks at Ipswich CC.

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

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

Presented by the folks at D’Aguilar Range CC.

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

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

Presented by the folks at RATS CC.

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

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

Proudly presented by RATS Cycling Club & Ipswich Cycling Club

About

AusCycling Queensland presents the 2021 Cyclocross State Championships at Ipswich Cycle Park Raceview, co-hosted by RATS Cycling Club and Ipswich Cycling Club.

Racing for all levels from Balance Bikes to Elites. Don't have a cyclocross or gravel bike? Grab whatever you have and come and race Opens.

Entry Grades

Cyclocross is an exciting, challenging, whole of family activity. We don't expect you to be at World Cup level, but pushing yourself is all part of the fun - so please enter into a grade appropriate to your level of fitness and/or experience. The club reserves the right to move people who have entered in an inappropriate grade. State Championship grading is based on your age, we also have 'Open' categories for first time racers as well as grades for kids by age.

• First-timers - If it's your first ever bike race and you have absolutely no idea what to expect, then enter the Open (Male or Female) Grade, have some fun, hang at the back to watch and learn the style of racing. This grade will start in a wave shortly after C.

• Juniors and Kids enter your appropriate age category and have fun. Junior age groups are based on 2022 ages to fall in line with the National Series therefore second year riders will move up an age group

Licences

A valid AusCycling (Race Off Road, All Disciplines), MTBA or CA license (that have not expired yet) is required

For adult newcomers or unlicensed riders - A FREE 4-week trial license is available via AusCycling's website: https://auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial (PLEASE NOTE: you will need this to be able to enter the event online via Entry Boss)

Bikes

• Elites must have a cyclocross bike (rigid frame and fork, drop bars, max 33mm tyre width)

• Masters grades must have a cyclocross or gravel bike (rigid frame and fork, drop bars, max 35mm tyre width)

• Opens: any bike, any tyre width is allowed.

• Junior and kids categories - any (safe) bike. Ensure you have plugs in the ends of handlebars and two working brakes on pedal bikes.

Race Format

Laps of a closed course taking in open field, single track and both man made and natural obstacles.

Target race times

• Elite Men: 60mins

• Elite Women: 50 mins

• Masters/U19: 40mins

• Opens/Juniors: 30mins

• Kids: 15-20mins

Men's Elite & Women's Elite will be on the course at the same time, they will however start in separate waves

Junior Grades

• Will be combined in boy & girl races as per their respective age category

• 'Little Crossers' (Balance Bike, U7) will ride a shortened course (grass area only)

• U9/U11/U13 will ride a shortened course

Race Procedures

• Rego Close: - Rego closes 15 minutes prior to race start.
  
  
  

• Scratching: - Scratching is self-serve with automated refund via EntryBoss, if within cut-off time.
  
  
  

• No License - No Race - all riders except participation events U11/U9/BalanceBikes need a current AusCycling licence
  
  
  

• New to Racing: - Try a COMPLETELY FREE AusCycling 4 week trial membership https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial

• Announcements: - Please check the Ipswich Cycling Club Facebook or QLD CX Facebook for any announcements regarding racing.

More Info

Need to talk to someone?

email: racedirector@ipswichcyclingclub.org.au

website: RATSCC or Ipswich Cycling Club

facebook: Queensland Cyclocross or Ipswich Cycling Club

Entry or Series Queries : qld.events@auscycling.org.au
Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Turrbal and Jagera 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.

CX Racing in the Sunshine State!

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Jagera and Bundjalung 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.

Presented by Ipswich Cycling Club.

Entries are now open - you can sign up for this race here.

CX Racing in the Sunshine State!

Further details to come closer to race day - keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul 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.

Presented by RATS Cycling Club.

You can see the Facebook event page here, and you can enter the race via EntryBoss here.

CX Racing in the Sunshine State!

From the EntryBoss page:

AusCycling and RATS Cycling Club presents the first race of the 2021 AusCycling QLD Cyclocross State Series at Underwood Park, Rochedale.
Racing for all levels from Balance Bikes to A grade. Don't have a cyclocross or gravel bike? Grab whatever you have and come and race Opens.

Entry Grades

Cyclocross is an exciting, challenging, whole of family activity. We don't expect you to be at World Cup level, but pushing yourself is all part of the fun - so please enter into a grade appropriate to your level of fitness and/or experience… NO SANDBAGGING… ;-) The club reserves the right to move people who have entered in an inappropriate grade. We have 4 separate grades for Men & Women - A,B,C and 'Open' for first time races as well as grades for kids by age. If you are unsure of which grade to enter, here’s a very loose guideline:

• If you race A grade on the road/MTB/CX, enter A Grade

• If you race B grade on the road/MTB/CX, enter B Grade

• If you race C grade or below on the road/MTB/C, enter C Grade

• First-timers - If it's your first ever bike race and you have absolutely no idea what to expect, then enter the Open (Male or Female) Grade, have some fun, hang at the back to watch and learn the style of racing. This grade will start in a wave shortly after C.

• Juniors and Kids enter your appropriate age category and have fun

Licences

A valid AusCycling (Race Off Road, All Disciplines), MTBA or CA license (that have not expired yet) is required * for all riders except Juniors U17 and younger. AusCycling QLD have kindly covered Junior riders with free race licencing for this event.

For adult newcomers or unlicensed riders - A FREE 4-week trial license is available via AusCycling's website: https://auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial (PLEASE NOTE: you will need this to be able to enter the event online via Entry Boss)

Bikes

• A grade must have a cyclocross bike (rigid frame and fork, drop bars, max 33mm tyre width)

• B&C grade must have a cyclocross or gravel bike (rigid frame and fork, drop bars, max 35mm tyre width)

• Opens: any bike, any tyre width is allowed. Handlebar width must not exceed 60cm.

• Junior and kids categories - any (safe) bike. Ensure you have plugs in the ends of handlebars and two working brakes on pedal bikes.

Race Format

Laps of a closed course taking in open field, single track and both man made and natural obstacles.

Target race times
- A grade: 50mins + 1 lap
- B grade: 40mins + 1 lap
- C grade/Opens/Juniors: 30mins + 1 lap
- Kids: 15-20mins

Men's A & Women's A will be on the course at the same time, they will however start in separate waves

Adult Men, Adult Women and U15/17 Men and Women will have separate races - starting in separate waves for each grade (unless specified otherwise)

Junior Grades: - - Will be combined in boy & girl races as per their respective age category - 'Little Crossers' (Balance Bike, U7, U9) will ride a shortened course (grass area only) - U13 will ride a shortened course

Race Procedures

• Rego Close: - Rego closes 15 minutes prior to race start.
  

• Scratching: - Scratching is self-serve with automated refund via EntryBoss, if within cut-off time.
  

• No License - No Race - all riders except participation events U11/U9/BalanceBikes need a current AusCycling licence
  

• New to Racing: - Try a COMPLETELY FREE AusCycling 4 week trial membership https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial

• Announcements: - Please check the RATS CC website or QLD CX Facebook for any announcements regarding racing.

More Info

Need to talk to someone?

email: cyclocross@ratscc.com.au
website: http://www.ratscc.com.au/cyclocross-discipline/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RATSCyclingClub/

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Turrbal and Jagera 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.

Presented by Hamilton Wheelers Cycling Club.

Entries now open! You can enter by clicking here.

Proudly presented by Hamilton Wheelers Cycling Club in conjunction with Queensland Cyclocross

Cross is Back at Nundah!

It's great to see cyclocross growing with a number of new clubs hosting racing this season. The Nundah CX is being hosted by Hamilton Wheelers.

The course will be fun and challenging, using parts of the crit circuit and includes some fast-flowy singletrack sections of buch next to the cemetery.

We will be including a "Little Crossers" event for the kids (16 inch, balance bikes etc)

Note that Womens B,C and Open (First-timers) grades will be run as completely separate races so there will be no argy bargy push and shove (unless you want it!)

Cyclocross is an exciting, challenging, whole of family activity.

There are other CX races coming to SEQ in the coming months so this could be the start of something new and exciting for you and your whole family to enjoy.

With the recent rains, it's going to be wet, so get ready to get dirty! We guarantee this will be FUN... Hugely FUN!!! And you've never done this before, YOU REALLY DO HAVE TO GIVE THIS A TRY!!

Schedule

EventStart TimeEnd TimeCourse Setup7:00am9:00amRegistration Open8:00amPractice/Warm up Session one9:00am10:00amMens C, Mens Open (First timers), U15 Men (30min race)10:00am10:45amU13, U11, U9, U7, Balance Bike (10-15min race)10:45am11:15amWomens B, C, Womens Open (First timers), U17/U15 Womens (40min race)11:15am12:05pmPresentations for above Grades12:05pm12:25amPractice/Warm Up Session Two12:05pm12:30amMens B, U17 Men (40min race)12:30pm1:30amMens A, Womens A (50min race)1:30pm2:30amPresentations Session Two2:30pm3:00amPackup2:30pm3:30am

COVID-19 Notice

We are taking COVID-19 restrictions seriously. By entering this event, you agree to the following: - All spectators/helpers/parents please check in at registration (everyone not registered to race) - You will not attend if you have flu-like symptoms within 14 days of the event - You will social distance and observe COVID hygiene practices - You will follow all safety guidelines and directions of the event promoter - It is strongly recommended that you download the COVIDSafe App

So what do I do on Race Day?

• Arrive early- (allowing plenty of time before the race (to affix your bib, prepare your bike, warm up etc) is crucial to having a fun and relaxed day)

• There are TWO Practice/Warm Up sessions- (9:00AM-10:00AM or 12:05PM-12:30PM) - Please ensure you are there to attend at least one of these sessions prior to your race

• Proceed to club house- and present at registration desk (ensure you have your license printed or available on phone)

• Get your number bib- and timing chip (as appropriate)

• Affix number bib- to your jersey with pins provided (on back, right hand hip, just above waist)

• Attach timing chip- to bike using cable ties as instructed

• Practice- ride the track and warm up (during allotted sessions)

• Clear the track- when advised and/or when racing starts

• Encourage- and cheer on other grades (before and after your race)

• Help out- if you see someone needing assistance or you see something needing to be done

• Keep your ears open- for announcements

• Be on time-, ready to race when your race grade starts

• Relax… Have fun… Ride Hard… -This isn't the World Cup, but challenge yourself whilst making sure you have fun

• Stay around after your race- grab something to eat, have a cool drink (or two) and cheer others on! Help tidy up if you can

• Go home- brag about your conquests to everyone you know (and encourage them to come next time)

• Sign up- for another race (there are other CX races coming to SEQ in the coming months so this could be the start of something new and exciting for you and your whole family to enjoy!)

Entry Grades

Cyclocross is an exciting, challenging, whole of family activity. We don't expect you to be at World Cup level, but pushing yourself is all part of the fun - so please enter into a grade appropriate to your level of fitness and/or experience… NO SANDBAGGING… ;-) The club reserves the right to move people who have entered in an inappropriate grade. We have 4 separate grades for Men & Women - A,B,C and 'Open' for first time races as well as grades for kids by age. If you are unsure of which grade to enter, here’s a very loose guideline:

• If you race A grade on the road/MTB/CX, enter A Grade

• If you race B grade on the road/MTB/CX, enter B Grade

• If you race C grade or below on the road/MTB/C, enter C Grade

• First-timers - If it's your first ever bike race and you have absolutely no idea what to expect, then enter the Open (Male or Female) Grade, have some fun, hang at the back to watch and learn the style of racing. This grade will start in a wave shortly after C.

• If you are U15 or U17 and just so happen to be super talented or speedy, perhaps moving up to B or C grade is a good idea?

• Juniors enter your appropriate age category and have fun

Entry Fee

All entries should be made online. Entry fee is:

$15 Adult and U17 riders

$5 for Juniors aged U15 and younger (NOTE: free temporary licences are provided for all juniors U17 and younger without an AusCycling race licence)

Licences

A valid AusCycling (Race Off Road, All Disciplines), MTBA or CA license (that have not expired yet) is required * for all riders except Juniors U17 and younger. AusCycling QLD have kindly covered Junior riders with free race licencing for this event.

For adult newcomers or unlicensed riders - A FREE 4-week trial license is available via AusCycling's website: https://auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial (PLEASE NOTE: you will need this to be able to enter the event online via Entry Boss)

Bikes

A grade must have a CX bike (rigid forks, drop bars, max 35mm CX tyre width, no shocks)

ALL OTHER GRADES: any bike, any tyre width is allowed (although knobby tyres are ABSOLUTELY recommended)

Junior categories - any (safe) bike (20 inch, 16 inch, balance bikes etc). Ensure you have plugs in the ends of handlebars.

Race Format

Men's A & Women's A will be on the course at the same time, they will however start in separate waves

Adult Men, Adult Women and U15/17 Men and Women will have separate races - starting in separate waves for each grade (unless specified otherwise)

C Grade and Open (First Timers Male or Female) Grade will ride a slightly shortened course (including creek crossings and sections of bush trail/singletrack)

Junior Grades: - - will be combined in boy & girl races as per their respective age category - 'Little Crossers' (Balance Bike, U7, U9) will ride a shortened course (grass area only) - U13 & U15 will ride a shortened course (including creek crossings and sections of bush trail/singletrack) - U17 will ride the whole course

Race Procedures

• Rego Close: - Rego closes 15 minutes prior to race start.
  
  

• Scratching: - Scratching is self-serve with automated refund via EntryBoss, if within cut-off time.
  
  

• *No License - No Race * - all riders except participation events U11/U9/BalanceBikes need a current AusCycling licence
  
  

• New to Racing: - Try a COMPLETELY FREE AusCycling 4 week trial membership https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial

• On-the-day Entries: - $20 (must have proof of licence)

• Announcements: - Please check the Hamilton Wheelers website or Hamilton Wheelers Facebook for any announcements regarding racing.
  
  

• Wet-weather Policy - A decision to cancel due to poor weather is made...wait this is Cyclocross! :)

More Info

Event Website page: [event page](http://www.hamiltonwheelers.com/ Club website: http://www.hamiltonwheelers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamiltonwheelers/

Keep an eye on this page and the Queensland Cyclocross Facebook page for further details.

Acknowledgement: This race will take place on the traditional lands of the Turrbal and Jagera 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.

2020's been a long year, but CXMas is just around the corner!

If you're in South Eastern Queensland, get along to Nerang Velodrome on December 19th and get involved with the Gold Coast MTB Club's Xmas Cross! We've heard a rumour that a certain R. McEwen will be taking to the start line...

Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/383770442938124

From the official Facebook event page:

WE'RE BACK ON WITH A DIFFERENT VENUE, A NEW RACE FORMAT, AND A COVID SAFE PLAN

Queensland Cyclocross and RATS Cycling Club presents a quick and fast race at the spiritual home of Brisbane Cyclocross, The Nundahdrome!

What does Fast Track mean? It means shorter course, shorter race time, faster speeds.

Race times:
Kids 10mins
C/Open/U15 20mins
B/U17 25mins
A 35mins

Racing starts at midday so you have plenty of time to have brekky with Dad and then join him on the course for some cyclocross action.
#letthedadscross

Entry Fees
$15 Online Pre-registration
https://online.mtba.org.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8271
*ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS THE ONLY WAY TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO ON THE DAY REGISTRATION. NO EXCEPTIONS.
**As always kids race free but need an MTBA or CA licence

Licencing:
MTBA or CA membership is required for all racers (adults and kids). Free Trial options available to newcomers.
https://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/

Volunteering:
These are community run events and they're only as good as what the community puts into them. Please consider volunteering.
Sign up form here
https://forms.gle/kUNz8yJjxCYFC99U9

Spectating:
There will be a spectator sign-in process as part of our COVID-safe plan and spectators will be required to socially distance.

Code of Conduct:
All QLD CX races are held under the oversight of Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA), and we ask all participants, volunteers and spectators to abide by the MTBA Code of Conduct.
https://www.mtba.org.au/wp-content/uploads/MTBA-Code-of-Conduct-2017.pdf

The Unofficial, Unsanctioned Australian E-Cyclocross Championships are here!

In a non-COVID world August 29th was meant to be the day that Australia held its national cyclocross championships. Although the main event has had to be cancelled for 2020, why not organise a virtual race ourselves?

So that’s what we did. August 29th.

Women race at 2pm AEST. Men race at 4pm AEST.

Want to watch and heckle? Awesome - we’ll be broadcasting both races (with commentary) on Discord! You can check that out here.

Want to throw down and race? Great - enter via the form below.