*Event Packs can now be collected from the Event Village*
Saturday 13th March
WHERE: Windmill Drive/Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree
WHEN: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Sunday 14th March
WHERE: Windmill Drive/Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree
WHEN: From 6:30am up until each event commences
This 50km mountain bike ride is not for the faint hearted!
It is our biggest and most EXTREME Mountain Bike ride- for the truly experienced mountain bike rider.
You will take on all the gnarly hills that we could find and mix it with fun single track and fire trail to provide a challenging but rewarding mountain biking experience. The course offers a support ride on a track that you could not find on your own.
You will be well taken care of with volunteers along the way to get you across the line and finishing this awesome ride.
For those pushing themselves with the 50km for the first time, there is a cut off time of 12pm for riders to pass through the Codes Forest Road feed station.
If you miss the cut off time, you will be directed to follow the shorter 30km loop back to the finish line.
Are you up for a challenge? See you at the start line!
STANDARD REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 FEBRUARY 2021. LATE REGISTRATION will increase to $105 for Adult entries, Concession card holders $95 and $75 for Under 18/Concession entries.
Approximately 15km road, 5km shared use trail, 30km fire trail/single track.
Proudly sponsored by:
Below is all the information you need to know to be ride ready for Sunday 14th March!
COVID Safe information.
All efforts will be made to make sure that the 2021 Ballarat Cycle Classic is a COVID Safe event.
The event will be adapted to be a COVID Safe event so you will see a few changes, but we are excited to still deliver the event for cancer research.
We have worked with the Victorian government to ensure the events COVID Safe Operation Plan is in line with current guidelines and restrictions.
To ensure the comfort and safety of our community, some of the changes are:
- Participants must obey all Government COVID guidelines including traveling from hotspots.
- Participants are encouraged to download the CovidSafe app on their personal mobile phone and to carry the phone with them while participating.
- You are encouraged to collect your event kit and any selected jersey before the event.
- All participants must always carry a mask before, during and after the finish of their event.
- Masks must be worn when interacting with event personnel, volunteers, mechanics, and First Aid personnel and if social distancing is not possible.
- If you are collecting a last-minute event pack on site, a mask must be worn, and social distancing rules apply.
- Rides will start at spaced times as per distance.
- Participants are asked to socially distance at the start and finish line of events, in the event village area and follow Event Staff instruction always.
- Sanitation stations will be located at the start/finish line, rest stops and surrounding park lands on Lake Wendouree.
What you need to know
Start time. 9:00am
Event Packs
Jersey and event bibs need to be picked up prior to the event. If you didn’t select to have your event pack to be posted or for collection at CycleScape, your event pack will be available at the registration office Saturday 20th February at the Start/Finish line area on Windmill drive between 1:00-4:00pm. Alternatively from 6:30am on the day of the event.
If you have a friend that still hasn’t registered and would like to do so, never fear, last minute registrations will remain open online and onsite right up until the start.
*Anyone not wearing official event bib will not have access to event facilities, including rest stops and on course support.
Parking
Available free of charge at North Gardens from 6:30am
https://goo.gl/maps/UQy4a81ZtKBdDGLP9
*No parking is strictly permitted on the inside lane of Lake Wendouree.
Incident Control# 0437 551 423
In case of incident/emergency or if you require a mechanic, please save the above contact number into your mobile for future reference.
For all serious issues requiring Police, Fire or Ambulance, please contact ‘000’ immediately and then inform control room.
Course Map
Be sure to familiarise yourself with the course prior to the event.
Map is here
The Boring but Important Stuff
Rider rules & road information
- Riders must always obey road rules and traffic signals; where riders fail to obey road rules, Police will take appropriate action.
- Always ride safely and in control.
- Obey instructions from Events Marshals and traffic controllers.
- Always keep to the left.
- Wear an Australian standard safety helmet.
- Participants must carry water bottles for their event. There are no cups at any rest stop.
Signage
The Ballarat Cycle Classic will be marked with directional signage throughout the course. Riders deviating from the course will not be covered by our event insurance.
Be sure to familiarise yourself with the course prior to the event.
Aid stations and medical support
Aid stations will be provided around the course at the following locations. We will keep you well hydrated and energised with water, lollies, cake, and bananas.
Rest stops are located at:
- Crossing, Glenisla Road
- Intersection James Hill Rd and Codes Forest Rd (REST STOP)
- Gong Gong Reservoir park
Please follow volunteer instructions at rest stops for the filling up of water bottles.
Take care that all rubbish at the rest stops is disposed in a respectful manner in bins provided.
First Aid support will be provided by St Johns Ambulance Service. First Aid teams will be always on course. There will also be a First Aid tent in the start and finish line.
Mechanical and Course Support
On course mechanical support is available, to assist. Participants are encouraged to carry spares and basic maintenance equipment.
A lead vehicle, featuring warning signs will travel ahead of riders for the ride. The lead vehicle will warn motorists of oncoming cyclists. Riders should not attempt to pass the lead vehicle.
A SAG rider will follow the last rider on the course. Riders who stop for long periods of time risk being overtaken by the sag wagon and in turn no longer serviced by event support crews.
Look out for the course angels that are there to help you!
Support cut off.
The course will be supported from 9:00am- 2:00pm.
