Hi TOG team members

Great to have you all coming along to the 2023 AHCC Beyond Bank Tour of Goolwa.

Here is some information for you all (a couple of other posts will follow with some further event-specific and stage info).

 

Day 1: getting there.

We have been advised that Alexandrina Rd, between Strathalbyn and the Main Rd into Finniss, will be closed to traffic due to road works.

If heading to Finniss via Strathalbyn, allow extra time as traffic diversions will be in place (we understand the diversion will be along Nine Mile Rd then along the Finniss-Milang Rd).

 

Day 1: traffic through Finniss and course changes

With the closure of Alexandrina Rd for roadworks, there will be increased traffic on Finniss-Milang Rd and going though Finniss where the event is based.

Please be careful when riding along the roads in this area.

The courses for Stages 1 and 2 have been changed to avoid Finniss-Milang Rd. Details, including maps, are on the web site here: https://www.adelaidehillscc.org.au/tour-of-goolwa/

 

Divisions, Teams, Start times, Distances and Start Lists.

 

Sign-on

  • The Tour registration desk opens from 7.30 am on Saturday (at the Finniss Store).
  • In your rider pack will be your race number, helmet cover and transponder (with cable ties). The transponder needs to go on the front fork as far down as you can get it. Please don’t place it on the head-stem or bars as it won’t record in the timing system.
  • For all stages, one of our volunteers will roll-call at the start of each event confirm riders who are starting.

 

All riders will need….

  • a red flashing tail light
  • an approved helmet (showing an Australian standard sticker)
  • to be at the start line for all events at least 5 minutes before their start time to ensure they receive the Commissaire briefing.

 

Helmet covers

  • are required for Stages 2 & 3 (the road races)
  • are not needed for stages 1 & 4 (time trial and hill climb)

 

Prizes

  • For Stage 1, prizes will be awarded at the Finniss Store after the Stage has finished
  • Prizes for Stages 2, 3 & 4, and overall winners, will be awarded at the Royal Family Hotel, 32 North Tce, Port Elliott after stage 4 is completed. Please come along and enjoy the time together.
  • Prizes will be for each stage, overall teams and overall individual – for each Division.

 

On-course support

  • Support and/or following vehicles are NOT permitted for any event.
  • In the event of a mechanical failure (including a flat tyre) that prevents a rider from finishing a Stage race, that rider will still be given a time – equal to that of the last finishing rider in the Division.

 

Feed zones

  • For the Stage 2 and 3 Road Races, a feed zone point is available for those doing the 79 km (Stage 2) or 87 km (Stage 3) course.
  • For Stage 2, the zone is in Milang on the return after the turnaround on Lake Plains Rd.
  • For Stage 3, the zone is on Waitpinga Rd – the eastern end past Blockers Rd, and is open for laps 2 & 3
  • Both feed zones will be marked with safety cones
  • You can have someone supplying your team with food and/or fluids but this person needs to be an AusCycling member (does not need to be a racing member – just needs a membership of some form).
  • If you plan to make use of this, you need to register that person with the Race Director (Don Clifton) by 9am Thursday 23 Feb – email to president@adelaidehillscc.org.au .
  • Those providing food/drinks to your team are responsible for clean-up.

 

Accommodation

 

Returning helmet covers, numbers and transponders

  • Please return these at end of stage 4 (top of the hill at the finish) or at the presentations at the Hotel.

 

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or if we can help in any way

 

Regards

Don and Dave

Don Clifton: President  – 0437 967 088

David Hammond: Vice President and Secretary – 0478 321 847

Web: https://www.adelaidehillscc.org.au/

Email:  president@adelaidehillscc.org.au