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2021 – South Australian Masters Games
2021
Road Cycling Technical Guide
South Australian Masters Games
Time Trial - Road Race - Criterium
Time Trial - Friday 16th April 2021
Road Race - Saturday 17th April 2021
Criterium - Sunday 18th April 2021
2021 – South Australian Masters Games Overview The Copper Coast will host the 2021 South Australian Masters Games. With more than 1,300 competitors across 27 sports expected to take part in the SA Masters Games in the Copper Coast. All cycling races will be staged in Kadina or Moonta, about two hours drive from the CBD of Adelaide. This will include the Time Trial – Road Race – Criterium. The area has played host to many a cycling race over the years. This technical guide will give you all the information required. Event Entry The 2021 SA Masters Games are open to riders with an AusCycling Road and Track Race Licence. Event Entry covers all 3 Road Cycling events, it is $35 for one, two or three races so get on board and support all three. Starting with the Time Trial to test your individual time, with the road race in the middle to give you a bit more of a social race and ending with a fast paced short course Criterium at Moonta around the extended Queens Park town circuit. Possibly the cheapest 3 days of Cycling you’ll have with amazing scenery and beautiful beaches to relax post-race. A 3 day race licence will be available and proof of your licence will be required on the day of the event. Age Limit: Competitors must turn the 30 years of age prior to the commencement of the games on the 15th of April 2021. Proof of age will be required at registration by all competitors by means of photo ID. Age Categories will also be determined by the age the competitor turns prior to the commencement of the games on the 15th April 2021. How to Get There Kadina is approximately 2 hour’s drive from the Adelaide’s Central Business District (CBD). Kadina is in the centre of the Yorke Peninsula taking the left turn after Port Wakefield and heading straight towards Kadina. We suggest you book accommodation as priority as it is busy hub in the Copper Coast with accommodation in Wallaroo, Kadina and Moonta all booking out fast due to the picturesque beach side places to stay. Accommodation can be sought from Caravan parks, apartments on the Marina, Hotels and BnB’s. There is so much to choose from but you do have to get in quick. Have a look here Contact List Your first port of call is always the Race Director – Organiser. If the matter is of an urgent nature please call the Chief Commissaire. Tracy Johnson – Race Director & Organiser 0403 186515 Susan Mitchell – Chief Commissaire 0478 399030 Games Centre TBC First Aid TBC Please note: First Aid will be present at each race.
2021 – South Australian Masters Games EVENT INFORMATION Age Categories Across All Three Road Cycling Events Category 1 (30 – 34) - Category 2 (35 – 39) - Category 3 (40 – 44) - Category 4 (45 – 49) Category 5 (50 – 54) - Category 6 (55 – 59) - Category 7 (60 – 64) - Category 8 (65 – 69) Category 9 (70 – 74) - Category 10 (75 – 79) - Category 11 (80+)
2021 – South Australian Masters Games
RACE SCHEDULE
Individual Time Trial
Friday 16th April 2021
Distance: 16kms total (out and back course)
Sign on opens at 10am – Friday 16th April 2021 - @ start location
(You must sign on 30mins or more before you race)
CATEGORY START TIME DISTANCE
Category 11 Men and Women 11:00 am 16km
Category 10 Men and Women 11:15 am 16km
Category 9 Men and Women 11:30 am 16km
Category 8 Men and Women 11:45 am 16km
Category 7 Men and Women 12:00 noon 16km
Presentations for Category 7 -11 1.00pm Start / Finish Area
Category 6 Men and Women 12:30 pm 16km
Category 5 Men and Women 1.00 pm 16km
Category 4 Men and Women 1:30 pm 16km
Category 3 Men and Women 2:00 pm 16km
Category 2 Men and Women 2:30 pm 16km
Category 1 Men and Women 3.00 pm 16km
Presentations for Category 1 – 6 4.00 pm Start / Finish Area
*Published times are a guide only, these times WILL change closer to the date*
Official start times will be emailed out after Registrations close, but no later than Tuesday before
the event*
*Be aware of what’s happening or ask officials*2021 – South Australian Masters Games
Road Race
Saturday 17th April 2021
Distance: 32.78km (1 lap), 65.56km (2 laps), 98.34km (3 laps)
Sign on opens at 9am – Saturday 17th April 2021 - @ start location
(You must sign on 30mins or more before you race)
CATEGORY – Session 1 START TIME DISTANCE
Category 7 - 11 Men
10:00 am 32.78km - 1 lap
Combined bunch start
Category 7 – 11 Women
10:30 am 32.78km – 1 lap
Combined bunch start
Presentations for above Categories 12.00pm Start / Finish Area
CATEGORY – Session 2 START TIMES DISTANCE
Category 3 to 6 Men
11:00 am 65.56km – 2 laps
Start set off at intervals, entry numbers dependant
Category 2 Men 11:25 am 98.34km – 3 laps
Category 1 Men 11:45 am 98.34km – 3 laps
Presentations for above Categories 2.30pm Start / Finish Area
CATEGORY – Session 3 START TIME DISTANCE
Category 1 - 6 Women
1:30 pm 65.56km – 2 laps
Start set off at intervals, entry numbers dependant
Presentations for Category 1 – 6 4.00 pm Start / Finish Area
*Published times are a guide only, these times WILL change closer to the date*
Official start times will be emailed out after Registrations close, but no later than Tuesday before
the event*
*Be aware of what’s happening or ask officials*2021 – South Australian Masters Games
Criterium
Sunday 18th April, each lap is approximately 850m
45 minutes + 2 laps Category 1 and 2 Men and Women
35 minutes + 2 laps Category 3 to 6 Men and Women
25 minutes + 2 laps Category 7 – 11 Men and Women
Sign on opens at 8am – Sunday 18th April 2021 - @ Queens Square opposite Start location
(You must sign on 30mins or more before you race)
CATEGORY – Session 1 START TIME DISTANCE
Category 7 - 11 Men
9:00 am 25mins + 2 laps
Combined bunch start
Category 7 – 11 Women
10:30 am 25 mins + 2 laps
Combined bunch start
Category 5 & 6 Men
11:00 am 35mins + 2 laps
Combined bunch start
Category 5 & 6 Women
11:45 am 35 mins + 2 laps
Combined bunch start
Presentations for above Categories 12.30pm Rotunda
CATEGORY – Session 2 START TIMES DISTANCE
Category 3 & 4 Men 12:30 am 35 mins + 2 laps
Category 3 & 4 Women 1:15 pm 35 mins + 2 laps
Category 1 & 2 Men 2:00 am 45 mins + 2 laps
Category 1 & 2 Women 2:45 pm 45 mins + 2 laps
Presentations for above Categories 3:30 pm Rotunda
*Published times are a guide only, these times WILL change closer to the date*
Official start times will be emailed out after Registrations close, but no later than Tuesday before
the event*
*Be aware of what’s happening or ask officials*2021 – South Australian Masters Games Entries The 2021 South Australian Master Games Road Cycling Events are open to riders over the age of 30 years of age and riders must hold a current AusCycling Road and track Race License. All 3 cycling events will be run under the AusCycling Technical Regulations. Road cycling entries will close on Friday 9th April 2021, at the COB Australian Central Time. Sign on Sign on must be done a minimum of 30 minutes before the signed start time of the riders race. Riders who do not sign on 30 minutes or more before their race will be considered a non-starter and will be removed from the timing. Timing Riders will be given a timing tag that is to be fixed to the seat post. The Timing tag must sit horizontal and cannot be reduced in size as the timing chip will no longer work. Riders will use the same timing chip across all events. *Riders who have ridden any Port Adelaide Cycling Club Race, or the 2019 Australian Masters Games in Adelaide, and have a timing tag, please bring that timing tag with you. *Riders requiring a new timing tag during the event will be charged $5 for a new one. Race Numbers Riders will be given race numbers at the first sign on/registration. Your number will stay with you across the three days of cycling events and will remain the same irrespective of how many events you participate in. Your race numbers are your responsibility, if you forget your number on the day, you will have to pay $5 for a new number. Race Numbers are yours to keep and are NOT required to be returned at the conclusion of the event. Presentations All place getters must present to the podium following the race finish. Riders must be presented in their correct attire - race kit (including cycling shoes), no hats or sunglasses. The Presentations will be held near the start-finish area.
2021 – South Australian Masters Games EVENT OFFICIALS Susan Mitchell – Chief Commissaire David Schutz Mark Gregory Rachel Goud Paula Hollamby – Timing EVENT REGULATIONS Technical Regulations These races will be conducted under the rules and regulations of AusCycling Road Technical Regulations. Further information on the Rules and Regulations will be available shortly in due course. *Any rider abandoning any event, must notify the Finish line officials as soon as reasonably practicable. Traffic Regulations Please Note: The Time Trial is being conducted on a closed road. Cyclists must keep to the left hand side of the road except when passing another rider. The Verge on the side of the road is at least 1 metre wide on the left side of the outer white line. Under the road rules, riders must keep as far left as reasonably practicable. When passing another rider, it is your responsibility to undertake this safely and to not obstruct any other vehicles, leaving a lateral gap of at least one metre. Drafting is not allowed. The Road Race course is open to the public. Cyclist must obey the road rules and stay as far left as reasonably practicable. All bicycle must have a rear red light and it must be visible from a minimum of 200m. If the driver of the Commissiare or follow car gives a double beep, the rider must take note of their position on the road, a double beep means, you need to move left and / or a car is passing. The Criterium is raced on a close circuit of just over 900 metres. Failure to obey the road rules, will see the cyclist, disqualified and/ or fined by the Commissaries. They also risk being charged by South Australian Police. 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 facilities will be located close to the finish line each day, if in operation. Radio Communications During races in these Games, the use of radio links or any other means of communication with the riders is not permitted. Radios will only be used between Commissaires and Event Staff.
2021 – South Australian Masters Games Neutral Support / Race Convoy * Time Trial: No neutral support provided. No convoy for TT. With the exception of the Commissaire’s vehicles * Road Race: No neutral support provided. No convoy for Road Race. With the exception of Commissaire’s, medical and the SAG wagon. The SAG Wagon will assist riders back to the finish area at the conclusion of the race. * Criterium: No neutral support provided. No convoy for Criterium. A Pits area will be identified on the day for spares. Spares will only be available from the Pit area and cannot be accessed at any other part of the course. Feeding No feeding will be available during the TT or Criterium. Static feeding will be available at the Start/Finish line for Mens 1-6 (95km), but only after lap 2 has been completed. No other road races will be authorised to have feeding. Neutralisation Road Race and ITT - If for any reason conditions warrant the race will be neutralised. In such circumstances a red flag will be displayed from an official’s vehicle (Commissaire or Race Director for example) or at the Start/Finish line. Criterium - Neutralisation will be indicated by a yellow flag and/or whistle, by any Commissaire, and the race will be restarted by the Chief Commissaire at the Start/Finish line, using a whistle. A Red Flag will be displayed if the race is abandoned. Urinating & Litter Riders are advised that it is an offence to urinate in public. Riders must not discard rubbish of any kind on the roadside. Fines apply. Event Parking and Access Time Trial & Road Race Parking is available around the Start Finish area on the side of the road. Riders or spectators that park near the start / finish line, must park after the finish line and not on approach side of the finish line. Any vehicle wishing to drive in or leave the area must check for races that are finishing before leaving. Criterium Parking will be in the side streets surrounding the outside of the Criterium Circuit. No vehicles, except for Emergency Services, are allowed on the circuit, after road closures are in place. Road Closures will be in place from 7am. Toilets Time Trial – there will be toilets in Victoria square – town centre of Kadina. Road Race - There will be toilets on Mines road at the Kadina Information Centre, near the Start/Finish line.
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Criterium – Toilets will be available on the inside of the circuit in Queens Park.
Warming Up
Setting up rollers or marquees on the footpath on the finish side of the Start Finish line is
permitted, but must not obstruct the view of officials. Marquees must be tied down with weights
and no pegs inserted into the ground. Do not set up in driveways or against buildings. Please
respect public walkways, local residents and traders.
Medical Services
First Aid support will be provided through the South Australian Maters Games Association.
Wallaroo Hospital and Health Service
Open 24 hours
1 Ernest Terrace, Wallaroo
Phone: 8823 0200
Kadina Medical Associates
Closed Weekends
Open 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
3/77-79 Port Road, Kadina
Phone: 8821 31332021 – South Australian Masters Games GAMES ACCREDITATION CENTRE The South Australian Masters Games journey begins at the Games Accreditation Centre. It is the collection point for your Games accreditation pass and Games kit bag. The Games Accreditation Centre also contains the Accreditation Help Desk, which is available for Games participant enquiries regarding registration, accreditation or lost/damaged accreditation passes. If you misplace your Games accreditation pass (or find another person’s pass) please visit the Games Accreditation Centre Help Desk or a Games Office for assistance. Please note that a Games accreditation pass replacement fee is payable for new passes that are issued to Games participants. Games Accreditation Centre: TBA What do I need to bring to pick up my accreditation pass? A valid form of photo identification (driver’s license or passport) What will I be collecting? Accreditation pass Games kit bag Australian Masters Games Accreditation Centre Map – “TBC”
2021 – South Australian Masters Games Day 1 -Time Trial The Time Trial – Starting in Waring Street and heading out Port Broughton Road.
2021 – South Australian Masters Games Day 2 - Road Race The Road Race - Kadina
2021 – South Australian Masters Games Day 3 – Criterium The Criterium - Moonta
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