TotF – FAQs
Tour of the Fleurieu – FAQs.
Bikes: What bikes can be used?
UCI compliant road bikes are required for all stages of this event.
Time trial bikes or other aero equipment cannot be used for any of the stages.
You must have a flashing red taillight on your bike for all stages. Check the AusC policy [HERE]
Entry numbers: Is there a cap on entries?
Yes – the number of Divisions is capped plus there is a cap of 6 teams per Division
Entries will be accepted on a ‘first-in’ basis and if a Division cap is reached, we will place further entries on a waiting list. As soon as we can, and no later than the entry date close-off date, we will confirm entries.
Grading: how does the grading system work?
Check out the information on the Entries section of the web site for more on grading, including guidelines for how you structure your team(s) [HERE]
Licences: What licence do I need?
You need an AusCycling All-Disciplines licence.
If you don’t have one, you can join up – here is the link: https://www.adelaidehillscc.org.au/membership/
Note that AusCycling Event Licences and Trial Ride Licences are not available for this event.
Lower grades: Do you cater for lower graded riders with the teams/divisions?
Yes! We have a good spread of Divisions and the lower ones are intended for riders in lower grades.
Support vehicles and on-course support – is this allowed?
For the Tour, support vehicles are not allowed and race officials cannot carry spare wheels or other support parts for teams.
In the event of a mechanical failure (including a flat tyre) that prevents a rider from finishing a Stage race, that rider will be given a time equal to that of the last finishing rider in the Division.
Team members needed: We need some more members in our team. Can you help?
No problem – go to the TotF Facebook page. There is a conversation string there to help people find team members https://www.facebook.com/tourofthefleurieu
Team members – number of riders: How many riders per team?
Teams are of 4 riders.
You can put in a team of only 3 riders if you cannot get a 4th member, or if someone drops out at the last minute. The team entry fee stays the same.
Team members – rider substitutions: Can we substitute a team member for an different rider or switch riders from one of our team to another?
Substituting riders in a team (that is, removing a rider from a team and adding a new rider to it) can be done up until 5pm the day before the Tour starts. Please though, advise of any substitutions as soon as possible.
The substitute rider will be given the same race number and transponder number as the rider who is being replaced.
Changes need to be with a rider of similar (or lesser) ability to the one being replaced and are subject to approval by the Chief Handicapper.
Substitutes are not allowed beyond this time, including during the event. If a rider needs to withdraw after the cut-off time, including during the event, the team can continue to participate with a reduced number of riders.
If you have more than one team and want to switch a rider from one team to another, this can also be done up to 5pm on the Friday before the tour starts. Switching riders is subject to approval by the Chief Handicapper.
Advising of a substitute or switching a rider between teams: Please send any substitute/switch notification to the Race Director: Email (preferred method) president@adelaidehillscc.org.au