Event Outline

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enter?
Place your entry to the Tour through the entry page on this website. The Tour is only open to riders who are licensed through Cycling Australia (CA) or the equivalent national body. If you wish to ride the tour you should first join a Cycling Club and obtain a CA licence. International riders who are licenced through their national governing body are eligible to ride. All riders are able to enter through the online system. Riders who do not wish to enter online should download the hard copy entry form and submit a postal entry with accompanying payment in Australian dollars. Please note that postal entries attract an additional administration fee. All riders will be required to provide their license when signing on for the Tour

When will entries close?
Entries will officially close on 22 June 2008. You will still be able to enter after this date but a $40 late entry fee will apply.

Are there any limits on field sizes?
No the Stromlo Criterium course is a large and safe course and will be able to handle field sizes as large as any we expect for the Tour. The capacity of the Criterium course has been the main reason fields have been restricted in previous years.

Do I need a Cycling Australia License to race?
Yes only CA licensed riders, or international riders licensed through their National body, are permitted to race in the Tour. As the Tour also doubles as the ACT Road and Criterium Championships riders are not permitted to ride under a day license. You should seek to obtain membership of your local cycling club before entering the Tour.

What restrictions on equipment are applied?
Racing is conducted in accordance with CA Technical Regulations which can be obtained from the Cycling Australia website.

The following extract provides the relevant information:

3.8 BICYCLES

(Refer also Annexure 6 – UCI Regulations, Ch III: Equipment)

3.8.01 All bicycles ridden in competition shall comply with the UCI Bicycle Regulations as outlined in Annexure 6 of these regulations unless special circumstances are granted from time to time by the CA Board of Management.

3.8.02 CA shall not be liable for any consequences deriving from the choice of the equipment used by the licence holders, nor for any defects it may have or its non compliance. (1/10/07)

3.9 EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS

3.9.01 Gearing - roll out distances

For all junior categories, male and female, the following maximum roll out distances shall apply for:

Road Events Track Events

1. Junior U19 7.930 metres

 2. Junior U17 6.5 metres Junior U17 6.5 metres

 3. Junior U15 6.0 metres Junior U15 6.0 metres

 4. Junior U13 5.5 metres Junior U13 5.5 metres

 5. Junior U11 5.5 metres Junior U11 5.5 metres

 3.9.02 To restrict the roll out distance mentioned above, blocking off may be permitted by the adjustment of the derailleur or other means.

3.9.03 For all junior categories up to and including JM17 – JW17 the following equipment restrictions will also apply for road and track competitions.

1 For all events a standard triangular frame may only be used. Such frames shall consist of standard tubing of dimensions no more than 80mm maximum and no less than 25mm minimum. (Refer Annexure 6 UCI Bicycle Regulation).

2 Handlebars shall be of a standard or “Classic” style. However bolt on handlebar extensions shall be allowed for the individual pursuit, team pursuit and road and track time trials only. (1/10/07)

(UCI Rule 1.3.023 does not apply to these categories).

3 For all events wheels must have at least 12 spokes with the sole exception that construction of the rim shall exclude the use of composite fibres (Carbon, Kevlar, Aramid and similar fibres).

4 Only high pressure detachable tyres and tubes shall be used. A detachable type tube means the tube is detachable from the tyre casing. Such high pressure tyres shall be beaded.

Do you have information on the courses that will be used for the Tour?
In 2008 the Tour will be raced over roads that are closed to traffic, other than local and emergency traffic, and as an additional safety measure speed limits will  be temporarily reduced from 100kph to 60kph. The courses for all categories have been posted on this site. Race distances are similar to the 2007 Tour. New in 2008 will be the addition of a Criterium stage for the Under 19 Men and Women and Open Women, to add these races to the program, Saturday's road race for these groups needed to be reduced in distance. For complete information see the Stages & Results section of the site.

Are interstate riders eligible for medals in the ACT Championship races?
Yes all participating riders are eligible to win Medals and be known as the ACT Champion. Championship races only apply to the Junior categories.

Can I or someone I am travelling with help with the Tour?
Yes we would appreciate any help you can provide. This is a large tour and places heavy demands on the ACT's pool of volunteers. We always need spares vehicles, marshalls, drivers for Commissaires and a myriad of other assistants. If you or someone in your party are able to assist please complete the volunteers section in your online entry or contact us through the website and indicate your preferred duties.

What time will racing finish on Sunday?
Since Sunday afternoon is the Individual Time Trial for Under 11 through to Under 17 the time racing finishes for individual riders will vary based on their category. The last category to race will be JM17 and it is expected that the last rider will have left the course by 4PM.

Accommodation in the ACT?
There are many accommodation options in the ACT but you should book early as it can become scarce during major events or when Parliament is sitting. The popular standby accommodation site wotif provides a convenient listing of available accommodation. Popular accommodation choices include the Diplomat Hotel, Motel Monaro, Sundown Motel Resort or Medina Classic Canberra. If searching for accommodation the Kingston and Manuka areas are probably most convenient providing easy access to the racing and a large number of accommodation and restaurant options.

How do I find Stromlo Forest Park Criterium Circuit?
View directions to the Criterium Circuit from the Lodge or download a printable map(PDF - 114Kb).