Northwave Junior Road Series - NSW/ACT Round 4: Southern Cross Junior Tour

U9, U11,U13, U15, U17

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

Races are run in accordance with AusCycling Technical Regulations. Please refer to: AusCycling Technical Regulations 

All riders will awarded points towards the Northwave cumulative point score based upon their place in each event. (Note: The Super Sprint event is not a point scoring event) 

Sign on is at the club house adjacent to the start/finish line. 

• The Registration Pack includes race numbers and race chip. 

All riders must roll out their bikes and have their helmets checked before each race. 

• Each bike MUST be rolled out at least 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the race. 
• Roll-out is held near to the top of Track 1 next to Marshalling. 

• Show your race numbers pinned in position to the commissaire. 
• Show your helmet (no visor attached) to the commissaire with the standards sticker visible.  
• Select the hardest gear (large front ring and smallest cog at the rear). 
• Riders placing 1st to 5th will be required to report for roll-out at the end of the race.  
• Failure to complete roll-out may provide reason for relegation. 
• Gears must be locked off to prevent a rider using a gear that would enable them to roll over the maximum roll out distance as detailed below: 
• U9, U11, U13 -5.50m 
• U15, U17 – 7.00m 

• Number and transponder placement (transponder on right or left side of front fork) 

• Only standard road bikes can be used. 
• No time trial bikes or clip on bars are permitted 

• No riders will be allowed on the track until advised by the Chief Commissaire. 
• Track will be open for familiarisation as per the advertised race schedule. 
• If warming up in the car park or on local roads, please be careful and respect all road rules 

• All riders are to be present at Marshalling 10 minutes prior to their race commencing having had their bikes rolled out. 
• Marshalling area is restricted to Commissaires and riders only, except for U9 and U11 riders where ONE guardian per rider is allowed. 

• Races are run in accordance with AusCycling Technical Regulations.  
• Road Regulation: 1.02.03 effective 1/1/24. Brakes hoods must be parallel to the top tube when the handle bars are pointing straight ahead. i.e. they cannot be pointing inwards. 
• Road Regulation: 1.02.04 effective 21/6/22. Maximum rim depth for all Juniors is 45mm with minimum of 16 spokes (deeper rims will not be permitted). 
• All competitors to be at marshalling 10 minutes before their race at the junction of Tracks 1 & 2, having completed roll out to be briefed by the Commissaire. 
• Race distances may be shortened by the Chief Commissaire due to a number of circumstances to enable all races to be completed within the time schedule. 
• Due to time constraints and safety concerns, lapped riders may be asked to retire from the race. Places will be awarded on the position held at the time of withdrawal. 
• Once each competitor has crossed the finish line on their last lap they must turn up Track 1 as the next race will be starting immediately after the last competitor finishes. 
• The first five finishers in each race are required to roll out immediately after their race. 
• Should races need to be combined for unforeseen reasons, to meet time constraints. Please take care when passing slower riders / grades. 
• Commissaires may adjust race distances to ensure a separate finish for each division if 2 separate races are held at the same time. 

Road Race Spares

• There will be no neutral spares – all spares to be provided by the riders. 
• Any change of spares must be undertaken by the rider (a parent may assist). 
• There is no lap out for a mechanical, riders must chase back to the bunch. 

Criterium Race Spares

• There will be no neutral spares – all spares to be provided by the riders. 
• Any change of spares must be undertaken by the rider (a parent may assist). 
• Crit pits are marked on the map. This is the only place a competitor can take 1 lap out for mechanical reasons only. 

• This is a fun event and will allow riders to demonstrate their sprint skills. 
• Riders will start in heats with 1 foot on the ground and sprint for 100mtrs. 
• Winners of the heats will progress semi-finals (if required) and then to the final. 

• Presentations will be held as soon as practical after the event. The MC will advise when presentations will be held. 
• All place getters must be in their cycling kit for the presentation. 

Spectator area 

• Spectators must remain on the outside of the track behind the barriers at all times. 

BBQ 

• BBQ: Sausage sandwiches and bacon & egg rolls will be available from 8.00am to 2.00pm. Coffee and drinks are available on site. 

Toilets 

• Toilets are at the club house.  Please keep them clean. 

Weather

• The event will proceed as planned unless the conditions are deemed to be unsafe by the Race Organiser and Chief Commissaire. 

Note:   Refer to course map below 
Track 2 refers to 900m of Track 2 at Waratah Park 
Track 3 refers to 1,500m of Track 3 at Waratah Park 

Note:   Refer to course map below 
Track 2 refers to 900m of Track 2 at Waratah Park 
Track 3 refers to 1,500m of Track 3 at Waratah Park