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BOWRAL CLASSIC 2018 GUIDE BOOK 2018
BOWRAL CLASSIC 2018
WELCOME
Welcome to the 2018 Bowral Cycling Classic.
It is hard to believe that we are up to the third edition in 2018! For this year we are even more excited to offer up
a new course. Riders will ride some of the original course from the first two years but the majority of the event
will be new and improved. We are also very excited to see so many faces who have lined up each year since we
started back in 2016, thank you for your support, it really does mean a lot to the event.
Thank you also to the familiar faces who have volunteered and those sponsors who have supported the event
since the first edition. Plus, a thank you to Wingecarribee Shire Council for their continued support. Our first two
editions were both sold out and we look forward to 2018 being another one.
2018 will have four courses. We are doing this as we had so many ‘requests and suggestions’ after the 2017
event. We are hoping that we can now offer something for everyone. Within this guide you will find information
on all four courses to help you prepare for the ride.
Once all riders have conquered the course they will arrive at the Eridge Park Event Village. Here they have the
chance to do a victory lap of the velodrome and then riders can grab their complimentary drink, sit back on the
beanbags, enjoy a massage and purchase some food from local producers and restaurants.
We want to continue to make this the safest event possible. Please remember to ride responsibly, this is a ride
not a race. Always ride within your limits and respect the road rules. Say “hello” to other riders while out on course
and let them know your passing by saying “rider right” – it makes a huge difference.
Once again, thank you also to all the riders, sponsors, volunteers and spectators who attended the 2016 and
2017 event. It will be great to see so many familiar faces on Bong Bong Street in 2018.
Ride safe and we look forward to welcoming you as you cross the finish line at the Bowral Velodrome.
Will Levy
Ride Director
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BOWRAL CLASSIC 2018
CONTENTS
2 WELCOME 40 REGISTRATION, START TIMES, EVENT PACKS
40 START TIMES/START WAVES
5 WELCOME FROM THE NSW GOVERNMENT
40 START LOCATION
6 PRE-EVENT BOWRAL REGISTRATION 40 PHONE NUMBERS TO CONTACT
7 ON THE DAY EVENT PARKING 40 REGISTRATION KITS
40 REGSITRATION COLLECTION
9 ON THE DAY START MAP
41 WEATHER, SECURITY, NUTRITION, SAG
11 175KM MAXI CLASSIC COURSE OVERVIEW WAGONS
15 175KM MAXI CLASSIC COURSE WARNINGS 41 WEATHER
41 SECURITY
16 120KM CHALLENGE CLASSIC COURSE 41 NUTRITION AND HYDRATION
OVERVIEW
42 WHAT TO CARRY?
20 120KM CHALLENGE CLASSIC COURSE 42 SAG WAGON 175KM & 120KM
WARNINGS 42 SAG WAGON 35KM
21 90KM ROULEURS CLASSIC COURSE OVERVIEW 42 CANCELLATION INFORMATION
42 COURSE MARKINGS
25 90KM ROULEURS CLASSIC COURSE WARNINGS
43 REST STOPS, DROP BAG, FIRST AID
26 35KM SOCIAL CLASSIC COURSE OVERVIEW
43 WHAT IS AVAILABLE AT REST STOPS?
29 35KM SOCIAL CLASSIC COURSE WARNINGS 43 REST STOP 1 AT LACKEY PARK
30 HIGHLANDERS 43 REST STOP 2 (EXETER OVAL)
43 DROP BAG
32 VELODROME EVENT 43 REST STOP 1 LOCATION DETAILS
34 EVENT PROGRAM 43 REST STOP 2 LOCATION DETAILS
43 REST STOP 3 LOCATION DETAILS
35 RULES & REGULATIONS
44 FIRST AID
36 SAFETY ON THE COURSE 44 HOSPITAL
36 EVENT RULES 44 CYCLIST AND INSURANCE
37 RIDER BEHAVIOUR
46 COURSE GPS FILES
37 TIMED SECTIONS
37 TIME LIMITS 47 SPECTATOR SPOTS
38 DROP OUTS 47 SPECTATOR AREAS FOR 175KM
38 RIDE LEADERS 47 SPECTATOR AREAS FOR 120KM &
38 PERSONAL INFORMATION/PHOTO 90KM
RIGHTS 47 SPECTATOR AREAS FOR 35KM
38 DROP RUBBISH ZONE 47 NO SPECTATING AREAS
39 BIKE DETAILS & BEHAVIOUR 48 PACKING / CHECK LIST
39 BIKE DETAILS 49 WITH THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
39 DISC BRAKES
39 TT (TRI) BARS
39 TOILET BEHAVIOUR
39 SPECIAL EXEMPTIONS
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BOWRAL CLASSIC 2018
WELCOME FROM THE NSW GOVERNMENT
On behalf of the NSW Government, welcome to the Southern Highlands for the 2018
Bowral Classic.
The NSW Government is proud to support this event via our tourism and major events
agency, Destination NSW, and has committed support from 2017 until 2019. Across the
three-year period, the Bowral Classic is expected to attract more than 12,700 overnight
visitors and generate a whopping $4.6 million for the local economy.
This year, the Bowral Classic will feature four new scenic courses and a new team-
trial velodrome event and will once again, highlight the region’s fantastic food and wine
experiences. I encourage everyone to take some time to explore the local farmers markets and the fantastic
restaurants as well as enjoy the natural attractions, galleries and museums.
I wish all competitors the best of luck and hope visitors to the region thoroughly enjoy their time exploring the
beautiful Southern Highlands.
The Hon. Adam Marshall MP
Minister for Tourism and Major Events
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BOWRAL CLASSIC 2018
PRE-EVENT BOWRAL REGISTRATION
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REGISTRATION
All riders who registered on or before 31 August
will receive a rider pack in the mail prior to the event.
For those riders who registered after 31 August,
please collect your kit from the Event Village at
Eridge Park on Saturday 20th October from 1pm –
4pm or Sunday 21 October from 5.30am-7am.
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BOWRAL CLASSIC 2018
ON THE DAY EVENT PARKING LOCATIONS
PARKING
There are four designated parking zones for the event:
Chevalier College
11 Charlotte St,
Burradoo
Bowral High School –
This site is expected to fill
first so please be aware you
surrounding streets
may need to park elsewhere Aitken Rd, Bowral
HELPFUL HINT
DROP A PIN WHERE YOU
Kirkham Road and PARKED YOUR CAR TO HELP
Kiama Street – YOU FIND IT AFTER THE RIDE
industrial area
There is to be NO PARKING in the Bowral CBD / Bong Bong Street. There is to be NO PARKING on
Elizabeth Street near Eridge Park. Riders are to familiarise themselves with how to get from the parking
areas to the start area on Bong Bong Street, there will be NO SIGNAGE guiding riders to the Start Area.
NO PARKING is available within Eridge Park
VIP PARKING FINISH AREA – ERIDGE PARK
Eridge Park Road, Burradoo NSW 2576
(Enter off Elizabeth Street to Wirreanda Road, Burradoo)
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BOWRAL CLASSIC 2018
ON THE DAY EVENT PARKING MAP
IMPERIAL HOTEL
228-234 BONG BONG STREET, BOWRAL
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BONG
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BOWRAL CLASSIC EVENT
VILLAGE & VELODROME
VIP PARKING If you are staying in the Bowral area
ERIDGE PARK – FROM MOSS VALE ROAD TURN we recommend you ride your bike
ONTO ELIZABETH STREET, THEN WIRREANDA ROAD to the start line. If you are driving,
there is parking at the areas marked
on this map. The closest parking to
the finish line is at Chevalier College,
an easy 3 .7km ride to the start line.
FINISH
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ON THE DAY START MAP
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90KM ROULEURS
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Start from 6.30am: Riders will be sent off in
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groups of approximately 90 second intervals.
120KM CHALLENGE 120km Challenge Classic
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Start from 7.00am: Riders will be sent off in
ENTER HERE
groups of approximately 90 second intervals.
BENDO
90km Rouleurs Classic
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Start from 7.30am: Riders will be sent off in
groups of approximately 90 second intervals.
BONG
ERIDGE PARK CARPARK
& EVENT VILLAGE 35km Social Classic
7KM RIDE FROM START AREA Start from 7.45am: Riders will be sent off in
BONG
groups of approximately 90 second intervals.
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175
KM 175KM MAXI CLASSIC COURSE OVERVIEW
175 MAXI
KM CLASSIC
Start your training early. We have altered this year to make this loop
larger and more challenging. Riders will experience the true meaning
on the Southern Highlands, rolling hills, short and sharp plus long
thigh burning climbs, flat sections, beautiful descents and to finish off
a cool down loop around the Velodrome.
ASCENT
~2,100M
FASTEST RIDER
37.5KPH estimated
SLOWEST RIDER ● Rest Stop
● KOM Timed Section
20KPH estimated ● Échappée Timed Section
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175KM COURSE N
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KOM
Start elevation 573m START
Finish elevation 709m Bong Bong St, UNCLASSIFIED
Vertical gain 136m Bowral CLIMB
Distance 1.3km Start elevation 717m
AV 11% Finish elevation 759m
Vertical gain 43m+
Distance 550m
AV 5.4%
FINISH
Event Village, C
LEGEND Eridge Park,
Burradoo
King of the Mountain
E Échappée
C Unclassified Climb
Hydration Station
Lite Rest Stop
(Bananas Only)
Food Station ÉCHAPPÉE
E
Start elevation 543m
Finish elevation 604m
First Aid
Vertical gain 61m
Distance 12km
Toilets AV 2.2%
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TOTAL DISTANCE – 178KM TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN – 2097M
E C
850
800
750
600
650
START 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 FINISH
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175 175KM MAXI CLASSIC
KM
COURSE OVERVIEW
ROUTE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Sunday 21 October 2018, Bong Bong Street, Bowral: Rest Stop #1: Moss Vale – Lackey Park on Lackey
The course in 2018 has altered from the first two Road (~81km) – Full Rest Stop – NON-TIMED
editions. It is longer and has more climbing than in SECTION
years passed. We have also added in the climb of
Oxley Hill, more on that later. Once again, groups of Please NOTE: Moss Vale Lions Club will be offering a
75 riders will head out from Bong Bong Street, Bowral sausage sizzle at Rest Stop 1 – GOLD COIN donation
along Centennial Road from 6.30am. This is the first of three rest stops. At Rest Stops 1
Note: Roads are NOT closed to traffic. Riders must through 3 there will be water, food, first aid and
follow normal road rules at all times. mechanical assistance.
Time to clip in and get ready for a course which will Roughly 4km later, time will be back on as riders begin
challenge even the fittest of the bunch. The timing of the Bundanoon Loop. This loop is around 25km and
riders will begin soon after they turn onto Centennial offers more great Southern Highlands riding, lots of
Road. Here riders are now out of ‘town’ and they farms plus short and sharp hills which will test all the
will begin to ride through the picturesque Southern riders as they go through the villages of Exeter and
Highlands countryside. Bundanoon. At the Exeter Oval there will be another
Lite-Rest Stop.
Note: The course will be sign posted to direct riders at
key points along the route. Rest Stop #2: Exeter – Exeter Oval off Badgerys Way
(~106.3km) – Lite-Rest Stop Water / Banana / Gels /
Similar to the first two editions riders will head out from Electrolytes – NON-TIMED SECTION
Bowral and have the first test of their legs going up
Greenhills Road before heading out to the turnaround Then riders will complete the Loop and time will STOP
at Wombeyan Caves Road [WCR]. (~113.3 to 130.6km) as riders go along Nowra Road
towards the Éschappée. Time re-starts at ~130.6km
Rest Stop #Lite: Wombeyan Caves turn-around (~33km for the Éschappée (to breakaway or escape) which
mark) – ‘Splash and Dash’ Stop – TIMED SECTION is the length of Myra Vale Road and Pearsons Lane
– stats ~11.97km with an average of 2.2% – do not
There is a ‘Splash and Dash’ (~33km) at the turnaround be fooled by the 2.2%! At the end of the Éschappée at
of WCR, water, bananas and toilets will be available. the Illawarra Highway, the timing will once again STOP
These kilometres offer riders a good chance to confirm before riders turn right onto the Highway, this neutral
whether they have done enough training and to find section is ~2km. The timing is paused to ensure a
their rhythm. Then those legs will be put to good use safe right turn over the Illawarra Highway. Riders must
as they ride UP the KOM of Oxley Hill – stats 1.29km adhere to the direction of Traffic Controllers and the
with an average of 11%. Bowral Classic Staff.
Riders take note – once you are back on the Old Hume Riders go along the Illawarra Highway and then turn
Highway, after the KOM, you will be on the same course left into Rest Stop 3 which is located at the Robertson
as other riders doing the Bowral Classic. Please keep Community Centre. Timing will resume soon after
left when not overtaking. riders depart the Rest Stop, just as the hill begins.
All riders take note – the first Full Rest Stop is not till Rest Stop #3: Robertson – Robertson Community
~81km. Once there, timing will STOP as riders pass Centre on Caalong St (~145.2km) – Full Rest Stop –
through Moss Vale. NON-TIMED SECTION
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Riders are now on the Kangaloon Section of the barriers against the wind. Fingers crossed riders still
course. Be aware at ~149.3km there is a sharp right have the strength in their legs to fight Mother Nature.
turn onto Kirkham Road. Once on Kirkham Road, riders Riders must use caution as sections of this road are
should enjoy it as much as they can. Soon after there reminiscent of Paris Roubaix!
is a left turn, then riders will be on the magical Tourist
At ~169.4km near the end of Range Road riders’ times
Road which starts your last climb. Note the climb does will STOP at the finish line. Once riders have crossed
not end on Tourist Road, there is even a small descent the line they will head down the hill and along Old
before riders experience the Un-Classified Climb at the South Road to Eridge Park and the Bowral Velodrome
start of Range Road – stats 550m with a max average – a distance of around ~10km. The course will be sign
of 9% – a true test at the end of the course! Once posted all the way to the Bowral Classic Expo Area.
Range Road flattens out, riders will go along the windy, Riders can do a lap of the velodrome then grab a well-
rolling and picturesque road. This area is famous deserved drink and purchase something to eat from
for its beautiful farms with large hedges – handy one of the local food suppliers.
CUT OFF # 1 CUT OFF # 3 CUT OFF #5
11:10am: Rest Stop #1 at Lackey 12:30pm: Rest Stop #2 at
8:05am: Junction of Greenhills
Park, Moss Vale (~81km) Exeter Park (~106.5km)
and Wombeyan Caves Road
(~18km) Rest Stop # 1 closes at 11:15am. Rest Stop # 2 closes at 12:35pm.
Two options:
Last rider must pass this If the rider has missed this cut
intersection by 8:05am. They 1. The course is still open and off they to get into the sag bus
are NOT to ride WEST down riders must be at Cut off # 3 OR continue but they will be
Wombeyan Caves Road. by 11:10am, see Cut off # 3 for outside of the event – their race
more details. number will be cut-off their seat
If the rider has missed this
post.
cut off they can turn right and 2. Riders can follow the 35km
continue on the course. course past Moss Vale Train
Station and follow the bike path CUT OFF # 6
all the way to Eridge Park.
CUT OFF # 2 2:30pm: Rest Stop #3 at
Robertson Community Centre
9:35am: Riding back through
(~145km)
Bowral (~63km) CUT OFF #4
11:30am: Mount Broughton and Rest Stop # 3 closes at 2:30pm.
Intersection of Kirkham &
Yarrawa Roads (~85km) If the rider has missed this cut off
Wingecarribee Street in Bowral.
they to get into the sag bus OR
Last rider must pass this continue but they will be outside
Last rider must pass this
intersection by 11:30am. If the of the event – their race number
intersection by 9:40am. They are
rider has missed this cut off they will be cut-off their seat post.
NOT to ride up Oxley Hill Road.
can turn left and continue on the
If the rider has missed this course. All riders must be back to Eridge
cut off they will turn left on Park by 3:55pm.
Wingecarribee Road and head
back to their car.
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175 175KM MAXI CLASSIC
KM
COURSE WARNINGS
NOTE: The kilometres listed 70KM TO EXPO AREA/ 103KM 162-163KM
below are approximate and On Ellsmore Road, riders will Range Road – steep climb
may vary slightly due to GPS VELODROME
Courses join and riders will cross Reedy Creek — road CAUTION – KEEP LEFT
devices. ALL RIDERS are to narrows to one lane road Risk Rating: 2/5
abide by all road rules AT ALL be overtaking other riders at
different points on course CAUTION – NARROW ROAD
TIMES. Risk Rating: 2/5 162-170KM
CAUTION – OTHER RIDERS
Range Road
9KM ON COURSE WHO WILL BE
FASTER OR SLOWER
104-107KM From the junction of Tourist
Fast Right Hand Turn Riding through Exeter – traffic Road to the junction of Old
Riders coming down the hill on Risk Rating: 3/5
and other cyclists South Road.
Old Hume Highway and turning CAUTION – PEDESTRIANS CAUTION – NARROW, TWISTY
right on Greenhills Road 71-73KM
& TRAFFIC — TIMING HAS with SOME SECTIONS, POOR
CAUTION – RIGHT TURN Riding through Berrima –
STOPPED SURFACE
Risk Rating: 3/5 traffic and other
Risk Rating: 3/5 Risk Rating: 3/5
cyclists
18-48KM ALL RIDERS are to abide by all
85KM 170-171KM
Wombeyan Caves Road road rules.
Rest Stop 2: Exeter Oval – Range Road descent to turn
From Greenhills Road to the CAUTION – PEDESTRIANS &
cyclists in and out of the Rest onto Old South Road.
turn around at the end of TRAFFIC Stop CAUTION – FAST DESCENT ON
Wombeyan Caves Road and Risk Rating: 4/5 CAUTION – BUSY & TRAFFIC RANGE ROAD TO SHARP LEFT
back Risk Rating: 3/5 HAND TURN AT ROUNDABOUT
Note: Cyclists will be riding on 75-77KM TIMING HAS STOPPED
both sides of the road Railway Crossing / Train 86-131KM Risk Rating: 3/5
CAUTION – KEEP LEFT Tracks Riding along Nowra Road –
Risk Rating: 2/5 Riders will cross over TWO traffic and other cyclists 170KM TO EXPO AREA/
separate sets of train tracks CAUTION – BUSY ROAD
33KM within two kilometres of each VELODROME
— TIMING HAS STOPPED — Old South Road to Velodrome.
Turn around at the end of other KEEP LEFT
Wombeyan Caves Road – 180 CAUTION – TRAIN TRACKS Fast descent down Old South
Risk Rating: 3/5 Rd then three roundabouts to
degree turn Risk Rating: 2/5
CAUTION – SHARP TURN and navigate before riders enter the
131-143KM Expo Area/Velodrome
RIDERS USING WATER AND 81KM Timed section Échappée – to
TOILET STOP Rest Stop 1 – cyclists in and CAUTION – FAST DESCENT
Escape or Breakaway ON OLD SOUTH ROAD THEN
Risk Rating: 1/5 out of the Rest Stop CAUTION – KEEP LEFT
CAUTION – BUSY & TRAFFIC SUBURBAN AREA. RIDE
Risk Rating: 1/5 SAFE TO THE EXPO AREA/
58-64KM Risk Rating: 3/5
Centennial and Kirkham Road VELODROME
143KM Risk Rating: 3/5
Cyclists will be riding on both 81-85KM Turning right onto Illawarra
sides of the road Time Off Through Moss Vale Highway
CAUTION – KEEP LEFT CAUTION – BUSY SUBURBAN Any additional warnings
ALL RIDERS are to abide will be placed on the
Risk Rating: 2/5 AREA by Event Traffic Controllers Bowral Classic website and
Risk Rating: 2/5 instructions when turning from
63KM mentioned on the event day
Pearsons Lane onto Illawarra
Intersection of Kirkham and 85KM & 113KM Highway BE AWARE of animals – both
Wingecarribee Road Intersection of Yarrawa and CAUTION – BUSY ROAD
CAUTION – BUSY dead and alive – on course at
Mount Broughton Road – TIMING HAS STOPPED –
INTERSECTION all times
CAUTION – BUSY AND KEEP LEFT ON ILLAWARRA
Risk Rating: 2/5 DANGEROUS INTERSECTION HIGHWAY
— SECTION UN-TIMED Risk Rating: 2/5
64-66KM Risk Rating: 4/5 We have created a risk
KOM Oxley Hill Road 145KM rating scale for hazards
CAUTION – STEEP SECTION — 85-92KM & 106-114KM Rest Stop 3: Robertson on the Bowral Classic
KEEP LEFT Start and finish of Bundanoon Community Hall – CAUTION – course. Always ensure
Risk Rating: 2/5 Loop, TIMING BEGINS AGAIN. BUSY & TRAFFIC you are in control of your
Cyclists will be riding on both Risk Rating: 3/5 speed and bicycle as
70KM sides of the road you pass through any
Left Hand Turn CAUTION – KEEP LEFT 149KM sections with a marked
Riders turning left onto Old Risk Rating: 2/5 Fast Right Hand Turn risk rating:
Hume Highway and heading Riders descending with speed
towards Berrima. There will be 97-100KM on Kangaloon Rd and then 1/5 = Low risk
other riders coming down Old Riding through Bundanoon – turning 90 degrees right on 2/5 = Low to moderate risk
Hume Highway traffic and other cyclists Kirkland Rd 3/5 = Moderate risk
CAUTION – BUSY CAUTION – PEDESTRIANS & CAUTION – FAST RIGHT TURN – 4/5 = Moderate to high risk
INTERSECTION TRAFFIC SLOW DOWN 5/5 = High risk
Risk Rating: 2/5 Risk Rating: 4/5 Risk Rating: 4/5
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120 120KM CHALLENGE CLASSIC
KM
COURSE OVERVIEW
120 CHALLENGE
KM CLASSIC OVERALL REVIEW OF THE 120KM STAGE
Once again our 120km riders will be timed for this loop. Just because
riders miss out on almost 60km, it does not mean that this is going to be
easy. During the course, riders will climb over 1,400m of ascent which is
more than in 2017 – it’s not called the Southern Highlands for nothing!
ASCENT
~1,450M
FASTEST RIDER
37.5KPH estimated
SLOWEST RIDER
20KPH estimated
● Rest Stop
● Échappée Timed Section
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120KM COURSE START
N
VIEW ONLINE Bong Bong St,
Bowral
UNCLASSIFIED
CLIMB
LEGEND Start elevation 717m
Finish elevation 759m
E Échappée Vertical gain 43m+
Distance 550m
AV 5.4%
C Unclassified Climb
Hydration Station
Food Station FINISH C
Event Village,
First Aid Eridge Park,
Burradoo
Toilets
ÉCHAPPÉE E
Start elevation 543m
Finish elevation 604m
Vertical gain 61m
Distance 12km
AV 2.2%
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TOTAL DISTANCE – 117.3KM TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN – 1429M
E C
850
800
750
600
650
START 20 40 60 80 100 FINISH
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120 120KM CHALLENGE CLASSIC
KM
COURSE OVERVIEW
ROUTE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Sunday 21 October 2018, Bong Bong Street, Bowral: Please NOTE: Moss Vale Lions Club will be offering a
Once the 175km riders have all departed, it’s time for sausage sizzle at Rest Stop 1 – GOLD COIN donation.
the 120km riders to head out. Groups of 75 riders will
ride from the centre of Bowral along Centennial Road This is the first of three rest stops. At Rest Stops 1
and up to the Old Hume Highway from ~7.00am. through 3 there will be water, food, first aid and
mechanical assistance.
Note: Roads are NOT closed to traffic. Riders must
follow normal road rules at all times. Roughly 4km later, time will be back on as riders begin the
Bundanoon Loop. This loop is around 25km and offers
The timing of riders will begin soon after they turn onto more great Southern Highlands riding, lots of farms plus
Centennial Road. Here riders are now out of ‘town’ short and sharp hills which will test all the riders as they
and begin riding through the picturesque Southern go through the villages of Exeter and Bundanoon. At the
Highlands countryside. Exeter Oval there will be another Lite-Rest Stop.
Note: The course will be sign posted to direct riders at Rest Stop #2: Exeter – Exeter Oval off Badgerys Way
key points along the course. (~45.2km) – Lite-Rest Stop Water / Banana / Gels /
Electrolytes – NON-TIMED SECTION.
Riders will ride straight to Berrima, they will NOT turn
right onto Greenhills Road as they did in 2017. Riders Then riders will complete the Loop and time will STOP
will NOT be following the 175km course. There is a (~52.2 to 69.5km) as riders go along Nowra Road
great stretch of road once riders leave Berrima, a quiet towards the Éschappée.
and wide-open stretch before they arrive at Rest Stop 1.
Riders take note – once you have finished the
Rest Stop #1: Moss Vale – Lackey Park on Lackey Bundanoon Loop, you will be on the same course as
Road (~20km mark) – Full Rest Stop – NON-TIMED other riders doing the Bowral Classic. Please keep left
SECTION. when not overtaking.
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Time re-starts at ~69.5km for the Éschappée (to
breakaway or escape) which is the length of Myra Vale CUT OFF #1
Road and Pearsons Lane – stats ~11.97km with an 11:10am: Rest Stop #1 at Lackey Park,
average of 2.2% – do not be fooled by the 2.2%! At the Moss Vale (~20km)
end of the Éschappée at the Illawarra Highway, the
timing will once again STOP before riders turn right Rest Stop # 1 closes at 11:15am
onto the Highway, this neutral section is ~2km. The
Two options:
timing is paused to ensure a safe right turn over the
Illawarra Highway. Riders must adhere to the direction 1. The course is still open and riders must be at
of Traffic Controllers and the Bowral Classic Staff. Cut off #2 by 11:10am, see Cut off #2 for more
details.
Riders go along the Illawarra Highway and then turn
left into Rest Stop 3 which is located at the Robertson 2. Riders can follow the 35km course past
Community Centre. Timing will resume soon after Moss Vale Train Station and follow the bike path
riders depart the Rest Stop, just as the hill begins. all the way to Eridge Park.
Rest Stop #3: Robertson – Robertson Community
Centre on Caalong St (~84.1km) – Full Rest Stop – CUT OFF #2
NON-TIMED SECTION.
11:30am: Mount Broughton and Yarrawa Roads
Riders are now on the Kangaloon Section of the course. (~24km)
Be aware at ~88.4km there is a sharp right turn onto
Last rider must pass this intersection by 11:30am.
Kirkham Road. Once on Kirkham Road, riders should
If the rider has missed this cut off they can turn
enjoy it as much as they can. Soon after there is a left
left and continue on the course.
turn, then riders will be on the magical Tourist Road
which starts your last climb. Note the climb does not
end on Tourist Road, there is even a small descent CUT OFF #3
before riders experience the Un-Classified Climb at the
12:30pm: Rest Stop #2 at Exeter Park (~45.3km)
start of Range Road – stats 550m with a max average
of 9% – a true test at the end of the course! Once Rest Stop # 2 closes at 12:35pm.
Range Road flattens out, riders will go along the windy,
rolling and picturesque road. This area is famous If the rider has missed this cut off they to get into
for its beautiful farms with large hedges – handy the sag bus OR continue but they will be outside
barriers against the wind. Fingers crossed riders still of the event – their race number will be cut-off
have the strength in their legs to fight Mother Nature. their seat post.
Riders must use caution as sections of this road are
reminiscent of Paris Roubaix!
CUT OFF #4
At ~108.5km near the end of Range Road riders times 2:30pm: Rest Stop #3 at Robertson Community
will STOP finish line. Once riders have crossed the line Centre (~84km)
they will head down the hill and along Old South Road
to Eridge Park and the Bowral Velodrome – a distance Rest Stop # 3 closes at 2:30pm. If the rider has
of around ~10km. The course will be sign posted all missed this cut off they to get into the sag bus
the way to the Bowral Classic Expo Area. Riders can OR continue but they will be outside of the event
do a lap of the velodrome then grab a well-deserved – their race number will be cut-off their seat post.
drink and purchase something to eat from one of the
All riders must be back to Eridge Park by 3:55pm
local food suppliers.
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120 120KM CHALLENGE CLASSIC
KM
COURSE WARNINGS
NOTE: The kilometres listed below are 43-46KM 101-109KM
approximate and may vary slightly due to Range Road
Riding through Exeter – traffic and other
GPS devices. ALL RIDERS are to abide by From the junction of Tourist Road to the
all road rules AT ALL TIMES. cyclists
junction of Old South Road. This section
CAUTION – PEDESTRIANS & TRAFFIC —
of road is narrow, twisty and in sections
9KM TO EXPO AREA/VELODROME TIMING HAS STOPPED
poorly surfaced
Courses join and riders will be overtaking Risk Rating: 3/5 CAUTION – NARROW, TWISTY with SOME
other riders at different points on course SECTIONS, POOR SURFACE
CAUTION – OTHER RIDERS ON COURSE 45KM Risk Rating: 3/5
WHO WILL BE FASTER OR SLOWER Rest Stop 2: Exeter Oval – cyclists in and
Risk Rating: 3/5 108-109KM
out of the Rest Stop
CAUTION – BUSY & TRAFFIC Range Road descent to turn onto Old
9-12KM South Road.
Riding through Berrima – traffic and other Risk Rating: 3/5
CAUTION – FAST DESCENT ON RANGE
cyclists ROAD TO SHARP LEFT HAND TURN AT
CAUTION – PEDESTRIANS & TRAFFIC 52-70KM
ROUNDABOUT
Risk Rating: 4/5 Riding along Nowra Road – traffic and
TIMING HAS STOPPED
other cyclists Risk Rating: 3/5
14-16KM CAUTION – BUSY ROAD — TIMING HAS
Railway Crossing / Train Tracks 109KM TO EXPO AREA/VELODROME
STOPPED — KEEP LEFT
Riders will cross over TWO separate sets of Old South Road to Velodrome. Another
train tracks within two kilometres of each Risk Rating: 3/5
fast descent down Old South Road then
other three roundabouts to navigate before riders
CAUTION – TRAIN TRACKS 70-82KM
Timed section Échappée – to Escape or enter the Expo Area/Velodrome
Risk Rating: 2/5 CAUTION – FAST DESCENT ON OLD
Breakaway
SOUTH ROAD THEN SUBURBAN
20KM CAUTION – KEEP LEFT AREA. RIDE SAFE TO THE EXPO AREA/
Rest Stop 1 – cyclists in and out of the Risk Rating: 1/5 VELODROME
Rest Stop
Risk Rating: 3/5
CAUTION – BUSY & TRAFFIC 82KM
Risk Rating: 3/5 Any additional warnings will be placed
Turning right onto Illawarra Highway
ALL RIDERS are to abide by Event Traffic on the Bowral Classic website and
20-24KM mentioned on the event day
Time Off Through Moss Vale Controllers instructions when turning from
CAUTION – BUSY SUBURBAN AREA Pearsons Lane onto Illawarra Highway BE AWARE of animals – both dead and
Risk Rating: 2/5 CAUTION – BUSY ROAD – TIMING HAS alive – on course at all times
STOPPED – KEEP LEFT ON ILLAWARRA
24KM & 52KM
HIGHWAY
Intersection of Yarrawa and Mount
Broughton Road Risk Rating: 2/5
CAUTION – BUSY AND DANGEROUS
INTERSECTION — SECTION UN-TIMED 84KM
Risk Rating: 4/5 Rest Stop 3: Robertson Community Hall –
cyclists in and out of the Rest Stop
24-31KM & 45-53KM CAUTION – BUSY & TRAFFIC
Start and finish of Bundanoon Loop, Risk Rating: 3/5
TIMING BEGINS AGAIN. Cyclists will be
riding on both sides of the road 88KM
CAUTION – KEEP LEFT
Fast Right Hand Turn
Risk Rating: 2/5
Riders descending with speed on We have created a risk rating scale
for hazards on the Bowral Classic
36-39KM Kangaloon Road and then turning 90
course. Always ensure you are in
Riding through Bundanoon – traffic and degrees right on Kirkland Road control of your speed and bicycle as
other cyclists CAUTION – FAST RIGHT TURN – SLOW you pass through any sections with a
CAUTION – PEDESTRIANS & TRAFFIC DOWN marked risk rating:
Risk Rating: 4/5
Risk Rating: 4/5
1/5 = Low risk
42KM 2/5 = Low to moderate risk
On Ellsmore Road, riders will cross Reedy 101-102KM 3/5 = Moderate risk
Creek — road narrows to one lane road Range Road – steep climb 4/5 = Moderate to high risk
CAUTION – NARROW ROAD CAUTION – KEEP LEFT 5/5 = High risk
Risk Rating: 2/5 Risk Rating: 2/5
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90 90KM ROULEURS CLASSIC
KM
COURSE OVERVIEW
90 ROULEURS
KM CLASSIC OVERALL REVIEW OF THE 90KM STAGE
Due to popular demand, we are offering a 90km loop and yes riders will
be timed for this loop. Riders will need to come prepared having done
some training. The hardest part of this course is the end so be warned,
save something in those legs. Riders will be climbing a total of 1,142m
of ascent, welcome to the Southern Highlands!
ASCENT
~1,150M
FASTEST RIDER
37.5KPH estimated
SLOWEST RIDER
● Rest Stop
20KPH estimated ● Échappée Timed Section
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90KM COURSE START
Bong Bong
N
VIEW ONLINE St,
Bowral
UNCLASSIFIED
CLIMB
Start elevation 717m
Finish elevation 759m
Vertical gain 43m+
Distance 550m
AV 5.4%
FINISH
Event Village, C
Eridge Park,
Burradoo
LEGEND
E Échappée
C Unclassified Climb
Hydration Station
Food Station
First Aid
Toilets
E
ÉCHAPPÉE
Start elevation 543m
Finish elevation 604m
Vertical gain 61m
Distance 12km
AV 2.2%
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TOTAL DISTANCE – 89KM TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN – 1142M
E C
850
800
750
600
650
START 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 FINISH
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90 90KM ROULEURS CLASSIC
KM
COURSE OVERVIEW
ROUTE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Sunday 21 October 2018, Bong Bong Street, Bowral: This is the first of two rest stops. All rest stops offer
Once the 120km riders have all departed, it’s time for water, food, first aid and mechanical assistance.
the 90km riders to head out. Groups of 75 riders will
ride from the centre of Bowral along Centennial Road Note: The course will be sign posted to direct riders at
and up to the Old Hume Highway from ~7.30am. key points along the course.
Note: Roads are NOT closed to traffic. Riders must Riders take note – once you have started along Nowra
follow normal road rules at all times. Road (~27.5km), you will be on the same course as
other riders doing the Bowral Classic. Please keep left
The timing of riders will begin soon after they turn onto
when not overtaking.
Centennial Road. Here riders are now out of ‘town’
and begin riding through the picturesque Southern Riders will go along Nowra Road (~20 to 41.1km) in
Highlands countryside. an un-timed section towards the Éschappée. Time re-
Riders will ride straight to Berrima, they will NOT starts at ~41.16km for the Éschappée (to breakaway
turn right onto Greenhills Road. Riders will NOT be or escape) which is the length of Myra Vale Road and
following the 175km course. There is a great stretch of Pearsons Lane – stats ~11.97km with an average of
road once riders leave Berrima, a quiet and wide-open 2.2% – do not be fooled by the 2.2%!. At the end of
stretch before they arrive at Rest Stop 1. the Éschappée at the Illawarra Highway, the timing
will once again STOP before riders turn right onto the
Rest Stop #1: Moss Vale – Lackey Park on Lackey
Highway, this neutral section is ~2km. The timing is
Road (~20km) – Full Rest Stop – NON TIMED SECTION
paused to ensure a safe right turn over the Illawarra
Please NOTE: Moss Vale Lions Club will be offering a Highway. Riders must adhere to the direction of Traffic
sausage sizzle at Rest Stop 1 – GOLD COIN donation Controllers and the Bowral Classic Staff.
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Riders go along the Illawarra Highway and then turn left
into Rest Stop #2 (Rest Stop 3 for the other courses) CUT OFF #1
which is located at the Robertson Community Centre. 11:10am: Rest Stop #1 at Lackey Park,
Timing will resume soon after riders depart the Rest Moss Vale (~20km)
Stop, just as the hill begins.
Rest Stop # 1 closes at 11:10am
Rest Stop #2: Robertson – Robertson Community
Centre on Caalong St (~55.7km) – Full Rest Stop – Riders can follow the 35km course past
NON-TIMED SECTION. Moss Vale Train Station and follow the bike path
all the way to Eridge Park.
Riders are now on the Kangaloon Section of the
course. Be aware at ~60km there is a sharp right turn
onto Kirkham Road. Once on Kirkham Road, riders CUT OFF #2
should enjoy it as much as they can. Soon after there 2:30pm: Rest Stop #2 at Robertson Community
is a left turn, then riders will be on the magical Tourist Centre (~56km)
Road which starts your last climb. Note the climb does
not end on Tourist Road, there is even a small descent (for other riders on the 175 & 120km course this
before riders experience the Un-Classified Climb at the is Rest Stop 3)
start of Range Road – stats 550m with a max average
Rest Stop # 2 closes at 2:30pm. If the rider has
of 9% – a true test at the end of the course! Once
missed this cut off they to get into the sag bus
Range Road flattens out, riders will go along the windy,
OR continue but they will be outside of the event
rolling and picturesque road. This area is famous
– their race number will be cut-off their seat post.
for its beautiful farms with large hedges – handy
barriers against the wind. Fingers crossed riders still All riders must be back to Eridge Park by 3:55pm.
have the strength in their legs to fight Mother Nature.
Riders must use caution as sections of this road are
reminiscent of Paris Roubaix!
At ~80.1km near the end of Range Road rider’s times
will STOP finish line. Once riders have crossed the line
they will head down the hill and along Old South Road
to Eridge Park and the Bowral Velodrome – a distance
of around ~10km. The course will be sign posted all
the way to the Bowral Classic Expo Area. Riders can
do a lap of the velodrome then grab a well-deserved
drink and purchase something to eat from one of the
local food suppliers.
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90 90KM ROULEURS CLASSIC
KM
COURSE WARNINGS
NOTE: The kilometres listed below are 56KM
approximate and may vary slightly due to Rest Stop 2: Robertson Community Hall –
GPS devices. ALL RIDERS are to abide by cyclists in and out of the Rest Stop
all road rules AT ALL TIMES. CAUTION – BUSY & TRAFFIC
Risk Rating: 3/5
9KM TO EXPO AREA/VELODROME
Courses join and riders will be overtaking 60KM
other riders at different points on course Fast Right Hand Turn
CAUTION – OTHER RIDERS ON COURSE Riders descending with speed on
WHO WILL BE FASTER OR SLOWER Kangaloon Road and then turning 90
Risk Rating: 3/5 degrees right on Kirkland Road
CAUTION – FAST RIGHT TURN — SLOW
9-12KM DOWN
Riding through Berrima – traffic and other Risk Rating: 4/5
cyclists
SLOW DOWN due to pedestrians and traffic 73-74KM
CAUTION – PEDESTRIANS & TRAFFIC Range Road – steep climb
Risk Rating: 4/5 CAUTION – KEEP LEFT
Risk Rating: 2/5
14-16KM
Railway Crossing / Train Tracks 73-81KM
Riders will cross over TWO separate sets of Range Road
train tracks within two kilometres of each other From the junction of Tourist Road to the
CAUTION – TRAIN TRACKS junction of Old South Road. This section
Risk Rating: 2/5 of road is narrow, twisty and in sections
poorly surfaced
20KM CAUTION – NARROW, TWISTY with SOME
Rest Stop 1 – cyclists in and out of the SECTIONS, POOR SURFACE
Rest Stop Risk Rating: 3/5
CAUTION – BUSY & TRAFFIC
Risk Rating: 3/5 80-81KM
Range Road descent to turn onto Old
20-41KM South Road. CAUTION – FAST DESCENT
Time Off Through Moss Vale and riding ON RANGE ROAD TO SHARP LEFT HAND
along Nowra Road — traffic and other TURN AT ROUNDABOUT
cyclists TIMING HAS STOPPED
CAUTION – BUSY SUBURBAN AREA AND Risk Rating: 3/5
BUSY ROAD — TIMING HAS STOPPED —
KEEP LEFT 81KM TO EXPO AREA/VELODROME
Risk Rating: 3/5 Old South Road to Velodrome.
Another fast descent down Old South Road
24KM then three roundabouts to navigate before
Intersection of Yarrawa and Mount riders enter the Expo Area/Velodrome
Broughton Road CAUTION – FAST DESCENT ON OLD
CAUTION – BUSY INTERSECTION — SOUTH ROAD THEN SUBURBAN
CAUTION DANGEROUS INTERSECTION — AREA. RIDE SAFE TO THE EXPO AREA/
SECTION UN-TIMED VELODROME
Risk Rating: 4/5 Risk Rating: 3/5
41-53KM Any additional warnings will be placed
Timed section Échappée — to Escape or on the Bowral Classic website and
Breakaway mentioned on the event day
CAUTION – KEEP LEFT
Risk Rating: 1/5 We have created a risk rating scale
BE AWARE of animals – both dead and
for hazards on the Bowral Classic
alive – on course at all times
53KM course. Always ensure you are in
Turning right onto Illawarra Highway control of your speed and bicycle as
ALL RIDERS are to abide by Event Traffic you pass through any sections with a
Controllers instructions when turning from marked risk rating:
Pearsons Lane onto Illawarra Highway
CAUTION – BUSY ROAD – TIMING HAS 1/5 = Low risk
STOPPED – KEEP LEFT ON ILLAWARRA 2/5 = Low to moderate risk
HIGHWAY 3/5 = Moderate risk
Risk Rating: 2/5 4/5 = Moderate to high risk
5/5 = High risk
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35 35KM SOCIAL CLASSIC
KM
COURSE OVERVIEW
35 SOCIAL
KM CLASSIC
OVERALL REVIEW OF THE 35KM STAGE
Sample the Southern Highlands. This is one way to earn your cake!
Pump up your tyres and get ready for an adventure. See you at the start
line before you head off to cycle the Highlands.
ASCENT
353M
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35KM COURSE N
VIEW ONLINE
START
Bong Bong St,
Bowral
FINISH
Event Village,
Eridge Park,
Burradoo
LEGEND
Berrima Cafes
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TOTAL DISTANCE – 36.2KM TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN – 352M
780
740
700
660
START 10 20 30 FINISH
27BOWRAL CLASSIC 2018
35 35KM SOCIAL CLASSIC
KM
COURSE OVERVIEW
ROUTE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Sunday 21 October 2018, Bong Bong Street, Bowral: Riders will cross Moss Vale Road at Burradoo Road. All
Riders will start heading off in groups of 50 from riders must be car aware. Riders must cross Moss Vale
~7:45am. Riders will head out of town and begin their Road with extreme caution! Please dismount to cross
first climb, the gradient along some of Centennial Road the road and follow Bowral Classic Traffic Controller
is over 5%. Once riders have completed 5km they will instructions.
reach the Old Hume Highway.
Then riders will continue along Burradoo Road and
Note: Roads are NOT closed to traffic. Riders must onto Sunninghill Avenue until Eridge Park Road. Once
follow normal road rules at all times. An adult must on Eridge Park Road riders will once again be on the
accompany all riders aged under 16. The minimum same stretch of road as the other larger loop riders.
age for riders is 10 years old. Please be car aware and Three kilometres later riders will turn into Eridge Park
follow normal road rules at all times. and into the Bowral Classic Expo Area. Riders can do
a lap of the velodrome then grab a well-deserved drink
After turning left on the Old Hume Highway riders will and purchase something to eat from one of the local
ride up, down and along 5km of road and into the quaint food suppliers.
village of Berrima (~11km). In Berrima there are half a
dozen cafés where riders can stop in to exchange their
voucher for cake and coffee or Devonshire tea.
Riders take note – once you have passed the
intersection of Old Hume Highway and Oxley Hill Road
(~9km), you will be on the same course as other riders
doing the Bowral Classic. Please keep left when not
overtaking.
Note: The course will be sign posted to direct riders at
key points along the course. Riders should carry their
map card at all times. Vouchers must be exchanged at
all venues, no voucher no food/drink.
Explore the village of Berrima, ride around and see
the Court House, Australian Alpaca Centre or go ride
past the Old Berrima Gaol. Once riders have Sampled
Berrima it is time to ride to Moss Vale. CUT OFF #1
11:05am: Rest Stop #1 at Lackey Park,
Riders will be on the same course with the 175km,
Moss Vale (roughly ~20km)
120km and 90km till Moss Vale. Please keep left at
all times when riding. Once in the village of Moss Vale Rest Stop # 1 closes at 11:05am
the 35km riders will NOT turn right onto Throsby
Street, instead they will ride up the hill past the Train The course is still open and riders can follow the
Station. Then riders will be on the dedicated bike path bike path all the way to Eridge Park.
which starts at the Bong Bong Common and follows All riders must be back to Eridge Park by
the Wingecarribee River and through the suburbs of 3:55pm.
Burradoo.
28BOWRAL CLASSIC 2018
35 35KM SOCIAL CLASSIC
KM
COURSE WARNINGS
NOTE: The kilometres listed below are 20KM 33KM TO EXPO AREA/VELODROME
approximate and may vary slightly due to Rest Stop 1 – cyclists in and out of the Eridge Park Road to Velodrome
GPS devices. ALL RIDERS are to abide by Rest Stop CAUTION – RIDE SAFE TO THE EXPO
all road rules AT ALL TIMES. CAUTION – BUSY & TRAFFIC AREA/VELODROME
Risk Rating: 3/5 Risk Rating: 3/5
0KM TO EXPO AREA/VELODROME
Riders will be overtaking other riders, 21-23KM Any additional warnings will be placed
including those from different events within Riding through Moss Vale – traffic and on the Bowral Classic website and
the Bowral Classic at different points on pedestrians mentioned on the event day
course CAUTION – BUSY PEDESTRIAN AREA AND
CAUTION – OTHER RIDERS ON COURSE BUSY ROAD — KEEP LEFT BE AWARE of animals – both dead and
WHO WILL BE FASTER OR SLOWER Risk Rating: 3/5 alive – on course at all times
Risk Rating: 3/5
24-29KM
0-5KM Bong Bong Common Bike Path – narrow
Centennial and Kirkham Road and other people using the path
Cyclists will be riding on both sides of the CAUTION – NARROW PATH and BOLLARDS
road Risk Rating: 3/5
CAUTION – KEEP LEFT
Risk Rating: 2/5 31KM
Crossing Moss Vale Road
9-12KM ALL RIDERS are to abide by Event Traffic
Riding through Berrima – traffic and other Controllers instructions when crossing over
cyclists stopping for Coffee and Cake Moss Vale Road
ALL RIDERS are to abide by all road rules CAUTION – BUSY ROAD — ALL RIDERS We have created a risk rating scale
and SLOW DOWN due to pedestrians and MUST STOP for hazards on the Bowral Classic
traffic Risk Rating: 4/5 course. Always ensure you are in
CAUTION – PEDESTRIANS & TRAFFIC control of your speed and bicycle as
Risk Rating: 4/5 33KM you pass through any sections with a
Turning Right onto Eridge Park Road marked risk rating:
14-16KM ALL RIDERS are to abide by Event Traffic
Railway Crossing / Train Tracks Controllers instructions when crossing over 1/5 = Low risk
Riders will cross over TWO separate sets of Moss Vale Road 2/5 = Low to moderate risk
train tracks within two kilometres of each CAUTION – OTHER RIDERS ON COURSE – 3/5 = Moderate risk
other ALL 35KM RIDERS MUST STOP 4/5 = Moderate to high risk
CAUTION – TRAIN TRACKS Risk Rating: 4/5 5/5 = High risk
Risk Rating: 2/5
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HIGHLANDERS
RIDER RULES
In 2018 we are offering an ‘elite group’ for the Bowral In this case, the riders are forbidden to overtake the
Classic [BC]. This is a self-nominated group, called the organisation vehicles. Any rider who violates this
Highlanders will consist of a maximum of 75 riders. rule, will be disqualified from the event, resulting in
a DNF.
Even though this event is not a race, this first group
will be riding in an envelope with vehicles front and A mechanical vehicle will be there to assist as best as
back for safety. Participants will be riding on open possible the riders in that group.
roads with traffic. Riders must obey all traffic rules and
regulations, especially Police instructions. Note that the mechanic vehicle will not be carry be
carrying any spare bikes and will not have countless
Police and Event Staff will have a separate briefing wheels including disk brake wheels.
before the Highlanders depart from Bong Bong Street.
The mechanic vehicle is there in a support capacity for
The vehicles in this group will be 1 Police vehicle minor repairs.
(front), 1 Mechanic and 1 Medical Vehicle (both rear).
If riders use mechanical assistance they will have an
Event vehicles from the organisation WILL limit the opportunity to rejoin the group if they pace themselves
speed of the riders at some points during the ride. back to the group.
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If the medical team diagnose that any rider is unable depart – the vehicle will be ready from 6:15 to 6:25am.
to continue, the rider will be forbidden to continue on It is suggested that riders mark the bag clearly so that
the event. riders can see and access it quickly.
The course vehicles will be supporting the lead riders If a rider has fallen off the back of the Highlanders
and main group. group, those riders WILL STILL be able to access their
bag at Rest Stop 2. All bags will be taken from Rest
At no time is any rider permitted to draft any of the Stop 2 to the Info Point at the Event Expo at Eridge
support vehicles. Park. Riders should collect these when they arrive to
All riders must inform the organisation in writing of Eridge Park.
any medical information that may be necessary and If a rider has fallen off the back of the Highlanders
important in a medical emergency during the event. group they are allowed to stop at any of the designated
Once riders fall behind the main group by 1 minute the Rest Stops on course.
trail vehicles will overtake them and they will be out of Riders should be fully prepared and carry their own food,
the envelope. drink and mechanical needs i.e. tubes / canisters etc.
All Highlander riders must sign in prior to starting of Outside assistance/support from persons on the
the event. Riders names will be on a list and they must course is forbidden, No support vehicles are allowed on
check-in with BC staff near the starting arch on Bong course. It is forbidden for support vehicles to circulate
Bong Street – closest intersection is Bong Bong and near the cyclists during the event. Riders will disqualified
Wingecarribee Streets. Riders will be sign-off on the if there is any outside support for on course vehicles.
sheet which states:
Individual riders within the envelope may exchange
All riders riding this event acknowledge they do so food, drink and/or spares during the ride.
at their own risk. Cycling is a physically demanding
event and requires adequate preparation and fitness. Riders cannot push each other in any fashion i.e. ‘hand
It is also a dangerous sport which may result in from God’.
serious injury and death due to weather and/or road
conditions, other riders, spectators, vehicles and Riders must follow all other ‘rules’ from the Riders
mechanical failures. The event organisers will take all Guide Book which will be emailed to them in PDF in
reasonable care when organising and implementing the weeks before the event.
the event. All riders acknowledge that they have At some point during the event, riders will overtake
an equal responsibility, riding in a safe manner and other riders from other courses who are doing
adhering to all event and Police orders.”. shorter courses. Riders MUST do this in a safe and
Riders must be over 18 to participate in the event. orderly fashion.
This group of riders will depart sharply at 6:30am from Any rider who does not respect the rules listed above
Bong Bong Street – it is recommended that riders and from the event will be disqualified from the event,
arrive before 6:15am to check-in and place their bag in resulting in a DNF. By registering riders acknowledge
the support vehicle. that you have read and accepted the rules of the
event and declare to know and assume the risks of
Timing will start soon after riders leave Bowral, once participating in a cycling event.
the first rider from the bunch goes through the timing
section, the timing for all 75 riders will then begin.
Riders in this group will have ONE designated ‘quick’
stop when in Exeter at Rest Stop 2 at ~106km.
Riders are able to drop off a backpack or musette with
gear which they want to access at this ‘quick’ stop.
The drop point for this is at the start line on Sunday
morning. This needs to be dropped off before riders
31BOWRAL CLASSIC 2018
VELODROME EVENT
BOWRAL CHARITY TEAM PURSUIT CHARITY RUOK?
Saturday 20 October 2018 – Bowral Velodrome @ There will be no chance for riders to warm up before
Eridge Park Bundanoon. the event. Riders can feel free to bring wind trainers.
The area inside and around Eridge Park will have
vehicles entering and exiting and will not be safe for
RULES riders to warm-up.
Velodrome is officially OPEN from 11:00am on
Saturday 20 October 2018. Each team with ALL • Teams must consist of four riders – anything less
riders MUST Sign-In at the Velodrome with Bowral will mean they will not be able to start.
Classic Staff between 11:00am and 1:00pm. • Riders must be over the age of 18 to compete.
• Riders are only able to enter/participate in one
Please bring ID which has your DOB listed, such as
category.
your drivers licence.
• The four riders will start in one line across the
• Each team with ALL riders MUST do some practice Northern start line of the Velodrome.
laps between 11:00am and 1:20pm. • Each lap of the Velodrome is 330m – total distance
• No teams will be on the Velodrome passed 1:20pm. for the event is 3.3km.
• If teams have not signed in and/or practiced they • Objective is to complete 10 laps in the fastest time.
will not be able to participate in the event. • Geared bikes with brakes are to be used – no track
• NO practice laps = NO entry to the event. bikes, unless the entire team is on track bikes.
• Time Trial bars are not allowed.
32BOWRAL CLASSIC 2018
• During competition, only one team will be on the FOUR CATEGORIES
velodrome at a time.
• Male – four male riders – no age restrictions besides
• Final times are measured as the third team being over 18.
member’s front wheel crosses the finishing line.
• Female – four female riders – no age restrictions
• Please note – this is not the World Championship besides being over 18.
– two stop watches will be used to time each team.
• Mixed – two male & two female – no age restrictions
• We are not using infra-red or timing chips to time besides being over 18.
each team.
• 190 YO or above – the four riders total age must equal
• This is a Charity Event and riders should ride in a minimum of 190 years. Drivers licences will need to
good nature. be shown before entry. We are not calculating days,
• There are no rules as to how often you must switch it is the total of each riders ages i.e. 55+50+45+40 =
the lead rider i.e. one rider can sit on the front the 190 YO.
entire time. Presentations at Eridge Park after the last team crosses
• There are no second chances, each team has one the line – winning teams will receive prizes from the
chance to complete the 10 laps in their fastest Bowral Classic Sponsors.
time.
The first team departs at exactly 1:30pm – it
is expected that each team will leave in 10 min
ORDER OF EVENT
increments. Categories will be lumped together and will go in the
following order.
Teams will be assigned start times the week before
the event. This information will be emailed to the • Mixed Teams
Team Captain. All teams MUST be ready and at the • +190
Northern gate 5 mins before their official start time. • Womens
If teams miss their start time, they will forfeit their go. • Mens
20 teams maximum entry – get in fast to secure
PRIZES
your team’s spot.
A grand total of $2,000 in Gift Vouchers which can be
There is a minimum of three spots available for each spent at The Fixed Wheel in Bowral – thefixedwheel.
category, once those spots are filled further team com.au.
entries for different categories will be taken.
The winning team prizes of $500 in Gift Vouchers are
A wait list will be used if necessary and teams will be only given to the first place in each category.
notified IF a spot becomes available.
The entry free is $100 per team which will be donated
When registering, each team must have a Captain, to RUOK?
they will be the person who will be contacted about
the event. The other three riders names do not need
to be listed at the time of the registration.
On the event day – between 11:00am and 1:00pm,
each rider from each team must check-in at the
velodrome. Names will be checked off to confirm
that ALL riders have entered in the 2018 BC.
NO BC registration = NO ride.
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