2017 PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

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WELCOME

Welcome to the inaugural 2017 Bendigo Cycling Classic!

Thanks for signing up to our very first Bendigo Cycling Classic event. We hope you enjoy our carefully selected routes that journey through the historic streets of Bendigo before exploring the surrounding, picturesque countryside.

This year’s event is aiming to raise much needed funds for two fantastic, local charities - so just by registering you’ve already made a difference! 100% of all funds raised via registration will be donated 50/50 to Give Me 5 for Kids Bendigo and The OTIS Foundation.

Whether you’re interested in riding your best time, experiencing the great outdoors with your family or just want to add incentive and special meaning to your ride by helping us raise funds we hope you have fun!

See you at the end.

BCC Committee

EVENT PARTNER: GOLD SPONSORS:PLATINUM SPONSORS:

MEDIA PARTNERS: SILVER SPONSORS:

WITH THANKS TO OUR NAMING SPONSOR:

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GENEROUS SUPPORTERS

This Participant Information Guide contains all of the information that you will need to maximise your enjoyment and safety, whilst participating in the event. It is important that you read this guide before the event.

To keep up to date with all event news and information, please check our website www.bendigocyclingclassic.com.au regularly before the event. Any important event information will be posted on our website and via our social media platforms in the lead up to the event.

EVENT MEDICAL PROCEDURE PLEASE CALL 000 IN THE EVENT OF SERIOUS INJURY For all other medical incidents call Event Medical Services on 0414 414 020 * Riders must enter this number into phones before the event

KEY NUMBERSEvent Medical Services: Geoff O’Sullivan – 0414 414 020 Event Manager: Sheridan Hall – 0428 181 061 Sag Wagon Support: Brad Steigenberger – 0458 283 529

BEFORE THE EVENTSTART LOCATION – START TIMESThe event will commence from inside the Tom Flood Sports Centre, Park Road, Bendigo.

PRE-EVENT “CHECK IN”ALL Participants are required to register for the ride. Riders Registration packs need to be collected on Saturday 28th October between 10am and 4pm from Bicycle Centre Bendigo, 66 Queen Street, Bendigo OR before the ride on Sunday, 29th October from 7am at the Registration Area within the Tom Flood Sports Centre.

Included in the Rider Registration pack will be bib numbers, safety pins and promotional material.

Please wear the event bib in a prominent position on your lower back throughout the event. This is your official form of identification and will entitle you to access the event services and support on course. Please note that your event bib number is colour coded a follows:

100km Gran Fondo – Blue60km Challenge Classic - Green35km Social Classic - Yellow25km Family Classic - Orange

Please write your name, along with an emergency contact name and telephone number on the back of your event bib. In the case of an emergency the event First Aid team will be instructed to refer to the details on the bib if required.

Participants not wearing official event identification will not be able to utilise Event Facilities and Support on course, e.g. Food and drink stations, First Aid etc.

RIDE TYPE RIDE DISTANCE (KM) SAFETY BRIEFING START TIME

Gran Fondo Classic 100 8:25am 8:30am

Challenge Classic 60 9:25am 9:30am

Social Classic 35 9:55am 10:00am

Family Classic 25 10:25am 10:30am

BENDIGO CYCLING CLASSIC JERSEY AND MERCHANDISEThe first 100 riders registered in the Gran Fondo Classic (100km) will receive a complimentary jersey if they register in our Early Bird period (ending 10th September). Gran Fondo and pre-purchased jerseys (or other event merchandise) can be collected with your Participant Registration pack (please refer to “Pre-Event Check-in” section for collection points and timing).

If you like the look of our event jersey and did not purchase one during your registration, there will be limited stock available for sale on the day.

PARKINGThere is a variety of free and timed car parking available in the immediate area surrounding the Tom Flood Sports Centre however due to it’s close proximity to the Bendigo Hospital parking can be limited – please refer to map below for more details. There are two carparks available; the Rosalind Park Carpark – Gaol Road and Queen Elizabeth Oval Carpark, however we would recommend that you car pool, walk or organise a lift to the venue.

NO PARKING will be available within the Event Precinct itself – vehicle access will be restricted to emergency and event vehicles only.

EVENT PRECINCT

EVENT PRECINCTThe Event Precinct is located within the grounds of the Tom Flood Sports Centre and will open from 7:00am with a variety of services available including:

• Food and drinks• Water station• Sponsors/Partners Marquees• Toilets• First Aid• Bike Racks

Note: Vehicle access will be restricted to event and emergency vehicles only.

A variety of food and beverages will be available during the event. These will be advertised on the Bendigo Cycle Classic website and social media in the lead up to the event.

Please note that alcohol may be available from some vendors and stalls, however no BYO alcohol is permitted at this event.

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ARRIVING AT THE EVENTWe strongly recommend that participants arrive at the Event Village no less than 30 minutes prior to the start of their event. The arrival time of participants is something the event organisers cannot control. So we ask that you use common sense and avoid delays by planning ahead.

STARTING FORMATThis event is NOT A RACE. To ensure a safe start for all riders the field will leave the start area in waves of approximately 20 riders at a time. Please follow the directions of marshals.

SAFETY BRIEFINGA compulsory Safety Briefing will be conducted five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of each ride. All participants are required to assemble at the Start area for the briefing.

EQUIPMENTPlease ensure that your bike is in good working order prior to arriving for the event. Participants can present their registration confirmation/receipt at Bicycle Centre Bendigo, 66 Queen St, Bendigo, to receive discounted servicing during the month of October.

WEATHERPlease be aware that conditions can be quite unpredictable in Bendigo during October so please dress accordingly. We recommend all participants apply sunscreen before the ride and bring jackets/rain coats in the event of bad weather.

In the event of an extreme weather warning, the Cycling Classic committee have the right to change or cancel the event for the safety of all concerned.

DURING THE EVENTEVENT ROAD RULESVictoria Police will be enforcing road rules. RIDERS MUST OBEY ALL ROAD RULES AT ALL TIMES. Where riders fail to obey road rules, Police will take the appropriate action.

ROAD USEThe streets and roads are NOT CLOSED to traffic while the event is on. Streets and roads will remain open to normal traffic and riders MUST ride accordingly. Accredited Traffic Controllers and Event Marshals will be in attendance at some major intersections; however there will be other intersections without personnel. When approaching major intersections and crossing highways and main roads, riders may be asked (by a Traffic Controller or an Event Marshal) to wait until it is safe to proceed. For the safety of all riders and motorists please obey the instructions issued.

RIDERS MUST:• Obey all road rules at all times.• Ride safely and in control.• Look out for hazards and point out hazards to those around you.• Obey the instructions of Event Marshals and Traffic Controllers.• Keep to the left of the road at all times, particularly when no lines exist.• Wear an Australian Standard approved bicycle helmet.• Ride no more than two abreast unless overtaking and only when safe to do so.• Obey traffic signals (including lights, give way signs and stop signs).• Not use mobile phones, walkmans or iPods, etc. while riding.• Read and accept the Terms and Conditions of the Bendigo Cycling Classic.

NO RACING OR LARGE PELETONSThe Bendigo Cycling Classic is a non-competitive mass participation ride; therefore, there must be NO racing. Riders should not ride in large pelotons (no pelotons larger than 20 are permitted on open roads). If two pelotons are riding together, they should allow approximately 500m between.

DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGEThe Bendigo Cycling Classic courses will be marked with directional signage around the course. Please ensure you follow the signs. Riders deviating from the course will not be covered by the event’s services.

COURSE MAPIt is strongly recommended that you familiarise yourself with the course prior to the event. A course map and a detailed Course Description can be viewed on the Bendigo Cycling Classic website www.bendigocyclingclassic.com.au/.

AID STATIONSAid Stations will be located around the course as listed below by distance from the start line. Please familiarise yourself with your particular ride’s aid stations.

While water will be provided at Aid Stations riders are encouraged to carry their own sports drinks if required.

Please feel free to take the time to thank the volunteers who are giving up their time to help provide this assistance to our participants.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION COURSE

25km 35km 60km 100km

Tannery Lane, Mandurang OTIS Foundation Retreat 9.1 18.7

Sedgwick Sedgwick CFA 24.4 24.4

North Harcourt Ford Road Bus Shelter 33.1

Harcourt Harcourt Rest Area 45.7

Sutton Grange Sutton Grange CFA 62.1

Emu Creek Emu Creek Tennis Courts 44.0 83.4WATER, REFRESHMENTS AND TOILETS AVAILABLE AT ALL AID STATIONS.

MECHANICAL SUPPORTThere will be no mechanical support available at the Event Precinct or out on the course.

Should you experience difficulties and you need assistance please call the Sag Wagon support number located on the back of your event bib and they can arrange to pick you up and return you to the Event Precinct.

FIRST AID & EMERGENCYSt Johns Ambulance Service will provide First Aid support out on course. Additional First Aid support will be provided at the Event Precinct.

SAG WAGONA Sag Wagon will be provided to cover the short courses (25km/35km) with a second Sag Wagon provided to cover the longer courses (60km/100km). These Sag Wagons will follow the last rider on the longest course of the two.

Riders unable to complete the event or those who have broken down will be required to place their bike in a van/trailer and travel back to Bendigo in the Sag Wagon. To access the Sag Wagon, either notify an Event Marshal or call the Sag Wagon number listed on your bib number. If you require support, turn your bike upside down and wait off the road. Signal to the drivers of the support vehicles, but please do not stand on the road when signalling.

Please note that the Sag Wagon will stop for 10 minutes at each Aid Station after the arrival of the last rider. Any riders stopping for long periods throughout the event risk being overtaken by the Sag Wagon. In this case the event support crews will no longer service those riders.

ROAD RIDE CUT-OFF TIMESSupport staff from 8.30am will service the course until 1.30pm. For the safety of cyclists and volunteers a cut-off time for the 60km/100km rides will be imposed at Emu Creek at 12.30pm. Cyclists should consider this cut-off time and their cycling fitness levels when entering The Classic. Cyclists who arrive at Emu Creek after 12.30pm will be able to continue along the course but there will not be marshals after this time.

Thank you for taking part in the 2017 Bendigo Cycling Classic supporting Give Me 5 for Kids and The OTIS Foundation. We really hope you enjoy the ride and look forward to joining you for FUN and festivities at the end of your ride, see you next year!