FCC Elaine Gravel Race – Pre-Race Rider Briefing Information

Registrations and Number/Transponder Collection

  • Elaine Mechanics Institute, 20 Pearsons Rd, Elaine, Vic

Transponders

  • Fit transponder low on front fork like in the image below

  • A late fee of $10 will be issued for any transponders not returned at the end of the event
  • A full replacement fee $60 will be charged if they are not returned within within 7 days of the event

Start/Finish Line  (Approx 5 KM from Elaine Mechanics Institute)

  • Corner of Angees Rd and Racecourse Lane, Elaine
  • Riders need to make their way to the start/finish line by 12:45pm for a race briefing. Race starts at 1PM.

Course

  • The course map is available to view and download here
  • Race distance is 4 laps (59.2KM). All riders will be finished at the Start/Finish line once the lead rider has completes all 4 laps (As per Cyclo-cross events)
  • The course is sign posted
  • There will be marshalls on all corners of the course

Course Details

  • Course direction – Anti Clockwise
  • Take Racecourse Lane approx. 2.2KM
  • Left onto Forest Rd

Caution – Steep Downhill and narrow bridge

  • Stay on Forest Creek Rd approx 2.8KM to Dollys Creek Track
  • Left onto Dollys Creek Track
  • Stay on Dollys Creek Track for approx 3.8KM to the intersection with Elaine-Egerton Rd
  • Stay left and continue along Elaine-Egerton Rd for approx. 3KM to Angees Road
  • Left onto Angees Road for approx. 3KM to Start/Finish line.

Import Race Information

  • All Riders are required to have an operating Red taillight attached to their bikes
  • Mask wearing is recommended indoors and if you can’t socially distance
  • No spitting or nose blowing in bunches
  • No Littering
  • The event is conducted on public roads, road rules apply, you will be required to KEEP LEFT
  • It is advised that you carry with you, spare tubes, pump, tyre levers, multi tool and a mobile phone
  • Race results will be available here
  • Prize money for the event will be paid via bank transfer, we will contact the prize winners for bank details

 

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