Central West Track Open

2024 NSW/ACT Country Track Series

The NSW/ACT Country Track Series is an initiative of the participating Cycle Clubs to promote and encourage senior (U19, Elite and Masters) riders to race the fantastic country carnivals across NSW and the ACT during the early part of the track season. Each carnival is to be held on an outdoor track and will include A Grade to D Grade and Women’s only grades, depending on entries.

Bathurst and Orange will play host to the 3rd & 4th Rounds of the Series. By attending both Saturday (Bathurst) and Sunday (Orange) riders will be completing two rounds of the NSW/ACT Country Track Series.

The Bathurst and Orange Cycle Clubs are looking forward to welcoming all riders and supporters on Saturday in Bathurst. The Clubs are watching the weather forecast closely and will do all they can to ensure racing proceeds, including moving events from Saturday to Sunday if needed. In the interests of rider safety, the Organising Committee, Race Director and Chief Commisaire will inspect the venues and decide if racing can be undertaken safely. In order to assist those travelling, announcements will be made via the Orange Cycle Club Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/orangecycleclub/) at the following times.

Saturday 7:00am - in relation to the Junior Carnival
Saturday 1:00pm - in relation to the Senior Carnival
Sunday 6:30am - in relation to the Orange Carnival.

Event Information:

Program of events

Saturday 30th November – Bathurst Velodrome

Juniors – Country and Metro Championships - ITT, Scratch Race and Derby. Renshaw’s Pedal Project Junior Wheel races.

Seniors – Moto paced Scratch Race, Elimination, 2 Lap Handicap, Mystery Lapper and 5 Lap Renshaw’s Pedal Project Senior Wheel races (If necessary, Heats, final and consolation final)

Sunday 1st December – Orange Velodrome

Juniors – Heart Starter Scratch Race, Handicap/Elimination, Handi Scratch/Keirin, Mystery Lapper, Hotel Canobolas Wheel races

Seniors – Heart Starter Scratch Race, Keirin, Points Race, Win and Out, Hotel Canobolas Wheel races (heats, final and consolation final)

Age Categories & Eligibility

J9, J11, J13, J15, J17, J19, U23, Elite, Masters

All entrants must hold a current, valid AusCycling Race All Discipline Membership.

Age Categories for this event are as per 2025 ages effective from 1st October 2024.

Country and Metropolitan Championships Championship Medals will be awarded to the top three place getters within each division (Country or Metro) and each age group (U9, U11, U13, U15 and U17) based on a points system over three events - ITT, Scratch and Sprint Derby.

Points will be awarded for each division (Country or Metro) and each age group (U9, U11, U13, U15 and U17) as follows:

- 1st – 5 points

- 2nd – 3 points

- 3rd – 2 points

- 4th – 1 point

Where divisions or age groups are combined, points will accrue separately to the separate divisions or age groups. Country and Metropolitan Championship medals will not be awarded for each separate event.

Accommodation

The Hotel Canobolas in Orange has set aside several motel-style rooms for attendees. Call (02) 6362 2444 or see Hotel Canobolas website. Please mention that you are attending the Track Open FREE camping is available at the Spring Hill Recreation Ground, Spring Hill, between Bathurst and Orange. There are toilets and showers, and the Spring Hill Pub is a short walk away and offers meals and a great atmosphere. More information please click here!

Technical Regulations

Juniors (U9 - U17) will be required to bring their bikes to rollout at the start of the day for both days! This event will run in accordance with the Auscycling Technical Regulations. Please ensure that you have read and understood the information outlined in them prior to the event

Weather Conditions

The event will proceed as planned unless the conditions are deemed to be unsafe by the Race Organiser and Chief Commissaire on the morning of the event. For further information please refer to the AusCycling Extreme Weather Policy.

Prizes

$2,500+ in cash and prizes

Medals for the Country & Metro Championships

Schedule:

Program Central West Track Open 2024
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Directions:

Saturday 30th November – Bathurst Velodrome

Entry via College Road, Orton Park NOT Vale Road (see map below). Search for “Bathurst Mountain Bike Park” in your navigation app.

Parking – Please follow directions to venue parking.

Cathead Warning - Bathurst Bike Park has an invasive weed that produces a spined seed that will puncture bike tyres. Patrons are advised to carry wheels from parking to the quarantine area. Please check footwear and dispose in the bins provided.

Shade and Seating – Bathurst Velodrome has no shade and very limited seating. Patrons are advised to bring shade tents and seats. Tent City in front and to the sides of the clubhouse.

Canteen - Bathurst CC will be running a canteen on the day.

Sunday 1st December – Orange Velodrome

A Coffee Van will be on site, with light refreshments and cool drinks. A supermarket and takeaway food are available 700m from the velodrome.

Orange Velodrome has limited seating and shade. Patrons are advised to bring shade tents and seats. Tent City is on the grass to the north and south of the finish line.

Entry via Sale Street. There is ample street parking and an undercover carpark across the road from the velodrome.

Please join Orange and Bathurst Cycle Club members and volunteers for pizza and refreshments on the infield after the event.

Event Contacts:

Race Director

Mitch Bland Email: [email protected]

AusCycling - Entries

Olivia Forrest

E: [email protected]