FIELDS OF JOY CX On Tour @ Cranwell Park Technical Guide NCXS Rd 3 & 4-20 th & 21 st June 2015 Cranwell Park, Braybrook, VIC
NCXS Rd 3&4: FOJCX On Tour @ Cranwell Park Welcome to Cranwell Park On behalf of Fields of Joy CX, Sunbury Cycling Club, Cycling Victoria, MTBA and our sponsors we are delighted to welcome you to Round 3 & 4 of the 2015 National Cyclo- Cross Series at Cranwell Park, Braybrook, VIC on 20 th & 21 st June 2015. A huge thank you to the mayor, Cr Nam Quach, of Maribynong City Council for his and the city s on- going support of cyclo- cross. We d like to thank all of our sponsors without whom we wouldn t be able to hold such an event. FOJCX is sponsored by Giant South Yarra, Essendon Fields, Essendon Cyclery, Thunder Road Brewery, La Manna Direct Supermarket, Treadlie and Plascorp. Sunbury Cycling Club is sponsored by Workbench Project Management Software, Aligned Sports & Remedial Therapies and the Angry Butcher Bike shop. In brief, Saturday s course utilises the top half of the park fast and flowing; Sunday s course covers the eastern half of the park definitely more climbing but still flowing with some tricky rocky obstacles. For all the inter- state riders who haven t been to our FOJCX track at Larkin Court, Essendon Fields please go and check it out. The course features are open all of the time. And we can t wait to welcome you back the Victoria Championship in July and then in August for the 2015 Australian National CX Championships. It s going to be massive! A big thank you to all the volunteers. We simply couldn t put this event on without you. And lastly, why FOJCX exists: Michael Blyth, a young Sunbury mountain biker, was paralysed in a MTB crash. Due to the location of the crash we wasn t covered by any insurance. He wasn t a member of MTBA or CA. We are fundraising for Michael. Any donation will be greatly received. Full details of Michael s story can be found at: www.michaelblyth.com.au. Colin Bell President, Sunbury Cycling Club 2 TECHNICAL GUIDE NCXS RD3&4 CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK, VIC
Location The course is located in the city of Maribynong at: Cranwell Park, Cranwell Road, Braybrook, VIC. See Annexure 3 for the location map. Cranwell Street between Annesley Street and Lacy Street will be closed for the event. Rider parking is available in Cranwell Street, except for the closed section, and in both Annesley Street and Lacy Street. Please respect the residents who live in this area. The course is approximately: 17.6km from Melbourne International Airport 11.9km west of Melbourne GPO 3km east of Albion railway station (bicycles are permitted on trains) See Annexure 3 for direction from airport and map. Sanctioned event This event is sanctioned by MTBA and held under the current cyclo- cross rules of MTBA, CA and the UCI. See Event Rules later. Event Categories Per MTBA NCXS rules: Juniors U15 and U17 Elites & U19 Masters 1 onwards Non- NCXS categories: Men & Women B, C and Open Kidz (3+) Eligibility Riders are eligible to compete in this NCXS event providing the have one of the following race licenses: Current MTBA Competition Membership Current Cycling Australia Gold Membership International license and insurance (if an international rider) MTBA Day license ($20 on the day) MTBA 2- month license The date for age is 31 December 2015 for the NCXS age based categories. TECHNICAL GUIDE NCXS RD3&4 CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK, VIC 3
Registration on- line Please enter on- line using EntryBoss. If you are new to EntryBoss, please sign- up at https://entryboss.cc/ Otherwise, please select the correct race(s) & day(s): NCXS Round 3 (Saturday) NCXS race = https://entryboss.cc/races/24 NCXS Round 3 (Saturday) SUPPORT Race = https://entryboss.cc/races/26 NCXS Round 4 (Sunday) NCXS race = https://entryboss.cc/races/25 NCXS Round 4 (Sunday) SUPPORT Race = https://entryboss.cc/races/27 On- line payment is required. Please note: A grade riders are requested to race NCXS rather than drop down to B Grade. Registration on the day There is an option for registering on the day but there are only a limited number of spots and is on a first come, first served. A $5 surcharge to cover administration is payable. Cash only. Registration collection of race numbers & transponders Registration pick- up at Cranwell Park from 10.30am both days from the Giant South Yarra marquee with the large Registration sign hanging from it. Riders must sign on the Sunday morning prior to their race starting. Entry Fees National CX Series (NCXS) Race Fees per day: NCXS (Elite & Masters Categories) $40 Support races (B & C CX grades, Open) $25 Kids - please enter on- the- day (no pre- reg required). Free ~ Gold coin donation As usual, if you volunteer there's a discounted rate. The volunteer register link will be posted on the FOJCX Facebook page. 4 TECHNICAL GUIDE NCXS RD3&4 CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK, VIC
Event Schedule subject to change Due to constraints in using Cranwell Park we are unable to build the course until the morning of the race. Even starting in the dark at 5am the earliest race start time is 12 noon on Saturday and 11.30am on Sunday. We hope you appreciate the issue. TECHNICAL GUIDE NCXS RD3&4 CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK, VIC 5
Free practice There are 2 official training sessions on both days. Riders who wish to participate in these sessions must have registered and have their race numbers on when on course. Please note that session 2 is only for the last 2 races of the day. During the kidz race some sections of the track will be open for practice. Presentations Presentations will take place after the first 2 races, after the kidz race and finally after the final 2 races. Prizes per NCXS rules. Series leader jerseys will only be presented on the Sunday. All athletes who have placed on the podium must attend the presentation ceremonies. Race results Race results will be published on- line at http://sunburycycling.org and on the MTBA website. Media There will be plenty of updates on the FOJCX Facebook page and MTBA sites prior and post race. There is an official photographer and the photographs will be available of the CV website and posted on to the FOJCX Facebook page. Event rules 1. The event will be held under the rules of the UCI, with exceptions and clarifications contained within this guide and the NCXS Technical Guide. 2. The penalty scales of the UCI rulebook will be applicable. 3. All riders must sign on at registration on race day, present a valid MTBA/CA/UCI license at least 1 hour prior to their race category start time to collect their race numbers and timing transponder. The race license will be retained by SCC. Timing transponders must be returned at the end of Sunday s racing in exchange for your license. Race numbers are not required to be returned. The same race numbers will be used on Saturday and Sunday so DON T throw Saturday s numbers away! 4. Each race will start promptly at the indicated start time shown in the race schedule. 5. Riders should assemble in the call up zone 10 minutes before the race start. 6. There will be one double pit marked with yellow flags. 7. Every rider will have access to the pits. Equipment changes including bikes and wheels may only take place in the pits. Each rider is permitted, but not required, to have one mechanic in the pits. 8. No water supply or jet wash will be available in the pits. 9. Riders are not permitted to accept any feeding (food or drink) from anyone whilst racing unless the Chief Commissaire allows it from the pit lane due to race day temperatures. Anyone found to have accepted any feeding will be disqualified. Feeding, if allowed, can not occur in the first 2 or last 2 laps. Riders are allowed to carry their own food and drink. 10. Each pit is marked by two yellow flags; one at the start and one at the end. A rider who passes the end of the pit i.e. has passed the 2 nd yellow and requires assistance, must proceed to the next pit to change wheels or bikes. A rider who is still in the racing lane and hasn t passed the end of the pits i.e. the 2 nd yellow flag, may re- trace their route in the racing lane and enter the pits at its start subject to not obstructing other competitors. 11. The exchange of equipment between riders on the course is forbidden. 6 TECHNICAL GUIDE NCXS RD3&4 CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK, VIC
12. This race is an individual race not a teams race. No collusion is allowed. 13. A rider retiring from the race must immediately notify the timing commissaire. 14. The ringing of a bell will indicate the last lap of the race. 15. All riders finish on the same lap of the winner. 16. Riders may not use radio communication equipment whist competing. 17. The use of personal music players e.g. ipods, iphones, MP3 players etc. will not be permitted whilst training or racing. 18. At the start of the race riders must wait with at least one foot on the ground or be penalized by being sent to the last place in their start lane. 19. Toilets are available and must be used. Urinating in public, including in the park, is unacceptable. The penalty is disqualification from the race. 20. Due to the number of different categories in each race the 80% rule, subject to Chief Commissaires approval. All riders will be notified on the start line (and prior if known) if the rule is to be applied. Equipment rules 1. The equipment regulations in the UCI Cyclo- cross Technical Regulations shall be mandatory for all categories unless specified otherwise in this technical guide. 2. UCI approved cyclo- cross bicycles are required in all categories except for the non- NCXS Open race. In the Open category an approved bicycle, either a cyclo- cross, mountain or other type of bike may be used. 3. Sleeveless jerseys are not permitted. 4. The use of glass containers is strictly prohibited. 5. Race numbers will be distributed at registration. The placement will be notified each day. 6. All riders shall wear an approved helmet in accordance with MTBA regulations at all times whilst on a bicycle. 7. Bicycle or rider mounted cameras are not permitted unless approved by the Chief Commissaire. 8. 35mm tyres may be used in all categories. In the Open Category any size tyre is permitted. 9. Studded tyres are not permitted. Anti- doping Testing may be conducted at this event and it is the responsibility of the rider to ensure they are not required for testing prior to their departure. Doping control facility, if in operation, is located a short distance from the course. Riders who are Under 18 and required for testing will be accompanied by an adult chaperone. Riders start ranking Per NCXS rules: 1. NCXS points ranking 2. Order entered on- line 3. Order entered on the day Start grid Per NCXS technical guide. On both days the race will start on the closed road (Cranwell Road) south of the park. TECHNICAL GUIDE NCXS RD3&4 CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK, VIC 7
Medical information There will on- site medical staff at the event. They will be located near the start/finish area. If you require minor medical assistance please make you way to the designated area. If after an accident the medical staff assess that you require an ambulance you must follow their instructions. A condition of entering this race is that you agree to this. If you are not in agreement please do not enter the race. We recommend all athletes have ambulance cover. In the event of an emergency, the nearest Emergency medical facilities are: Western Hospital 3.7km Sunshine Hospital 5.3km Royal Melbourne Children s Hospital 10.5km Safety Rider and spectator safety is of paramount concern to us. A mesh barrier will be erect along the track at the race village. There will be several crossing points to allow access to the lower part of the course - please use them. Please ensure all young children are under full supervision at all times and that they aren t playing on the course. Please ensure any dogs are on leads at all times. On- site facilities An amazing playground for all ages Sunbury CC tuck shop Food vendors Henry and the Thunder Road Brewery On tour bar Coffee Toilets Bins waste & recycling Although there is a water fountain in the park we recommend that you bring your own supply. A limited amount of water will be available in the licensed area. Licensed event SCC has a liquor license for this event. No alcohol purchased from the licensed area is to be taken outside of the cordoned area or given to a rider as a hand- up. We sincerely hope you respect our license. Any disregard of the rules of our license will result in the offender being removed from the licensed area. Contact details pre race Please either: Email us at info@sunburycycling.org PM us through our FOJCX Facebook page Contact us through MTBA or CV Contact details on race day Please come to the Rego / Information marquee and ask to speak to Col or Peter Mc. 8 TECHNICAL GUIDE NCXS RD3&4 CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK, VIC
Annexure 1 Course designs TECHNICAL GUIDE NCXS RD3&4 CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK, VIC 9
Annexure 2 Race village layout 10 TECHNICAL GUIDE NCXS RD3&4 CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK, VIC
Annexure 3 DIRECTIONS - from Melbourne Airport to Cranwell Park Head north- east on Departure Drive 500 m Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Melbourne/State Route 43 and merge onto Tullamarine Freeway/M2/State Route 43 4.7 km Take the exit onto Western Ring Rd/M80 7.4 km Take the State Route 41/McIntyre Road exit 400 m Merge onto McIntyre Rd/State Route 41 2.8 km Turn left onto State Route 8 2.3 km Turn left onto Errol St GOOGLE MAP OF LOCATION: https://maps.google.com.au/maps?client=safari&q=cranwell+park&oe=utf-8&ie=utf-8&hl=e TECHNICAL GUIDE NCXS RD3&4 CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK, VIC 11
Annexure 4 Race officials: Event Contact List Race Director Colin Bell Event Director Peter McInulty Race Village Manager Heather McInulty NCXS Co-ordinator Una McKay NCXS Technical Delegate Simon Gwynn - 0432 644 361 Chief Commissaire (MTBA appt d) Commissaire Commissaire Commissaire Commissaire Timing / Results Manager Commissaires Ant Newham David Morgan David Cutajar Simon Gwynn / Tim Lier Acknowledgements: Photographs on the front cover: Top right: Nick Cooke. Bottom left: Vision FT Photography 12 TECHNICAL GUIDE NCXS RD3&4 CRANWELL PARK, BRAYBROOK, VIC