Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August 2023
2023 Goulburn Great Divide (ft. U19, U23, Elite, Para & Masters ITT & Road Championships)
This event includes the U19, U23, Elite, Para & Masters ITT & Road Championships.
AUSCYCLING 2023 Goulburn Great Divide
Enter Now – Road RaceEnter Now – Individual Time Trial
Event Schedule
* Event Schedule is provisional and is subject to change depending on entry numbers.*
Saturday 12th August
Time Trial: Registration Open 7:30am
| Start Time | Category | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8.30am | Masters – Women | 21.5km |
| 9:00am | Masters – Men | 21.5km |
| 11:15am | Para Athletes | 21.5km |
| 11:30am | Under 19 Women | 21.5km |
| 11:35am | Under 19 Men | 21.5km |
| 12:00pm | Under 23 Women | 21.5km |
| 12:05pm | Elite Women | 21.5km |
| 12:30pm | Under 23 Men | 47km |
| 12:40pm | Elite Men | 47km |
Road Race
| Start Time | Category | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45pm | Masters Women 1-5 | 67km (1.5 laps) |
| 2:00pm | Masters Men 6 | 67km (1.5 laps) |
| 2:05pm | Masters Men 7 | 67km (1.5km) |
| 2:10pm | Masters Men 8 | 60km (1.5 laps) |
| 2:15pm | Masters Men 9+ | 60km (1.5 laps) |
| 2:20pm | Masters Women 6+ | 60km (1.5 laps) |
Masters Women 6+ will have a 7km Neutral Start Zone
Sunday 13th August
Road Race
Sunday Morning
| Start Time | Category | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8.00am | Elite Men | 141km (3 laps) |
| 8:10am | Under 23 Men | 141km (3 laps) |
| 8:20am | Under 19 Men | 94km (2 laps) |
| 8:40am | Masters Men 1 – 2 | 114km (2.5 laps) |
| 9:00am | Masters Men 4 | 94km (2 laps) |
| 9:10am | Elite and Under 23 Women | 94km (2 laps) |
| 9:20am | Masters Men 5 | 94km (2 laps) |
Sunday Afternoon
| Start Time | Category | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00pm | Para-Cycling | 94km (2 laps) |
| 12:30pm | Masters Men 3 | 94km (2 laps) |
| 12:40pm | U19 Women | 67km (1.5 laps) |
Event Schedule is provisional and is subject to change depending on entry numbers.*
Courses
Course map
| 21km Course Map | Gunning short course |
| 47km Course Map: | Gunning long course |
General Information
Parking & Sign on
| Event parking and rider sign on will be in the dirt car park at the corner of Grabben Gullen Rd & Cullerin Rd. |
| If heavy rainfall is experienced parts of the carpark will be soft and muddy. Please take care when parking not to get bogged. |
| Transponders and Race Numbers will be signed for upon collection and returning at the registration desk, please ensure to complete this to avoid charges. |
| There is no need to display your riding license at sign on. All competitors memberships have been checked prior to the day by AusCycling |
| Start line will be 500m North of carpark on Cullerin Rd |
Venue facilities
| Please note there is no running water at the race start. Please ensure you bring enough water for post event |
| Portaloo’s will be on sight at the car park. |
Weather conditions
| The event will proceed as planned unless the conditions are deemed to be unsafe by the Race Organiser and Chief Commissaire on the morning of the event |
| Low temperatures and wind are expected for this event. Please do ensure you pack adequate clothing for the conditions |
| For further information please refer to the AusCycling Extreme Weather Policy |
Transponder and Number return
| Upon the completion of your Road Race: Please return race numbers and transponder to the sign on desk and have your name marked off. If only entered into the Time Trial event you must return this equipment at the conclusion of your time trial event |
| Please return BOTH your bib number and transponder to avoid replacement charge fee (up to $160) |
| All equipment will be signed in and out at the registration desk, please ensure to complete this to avoid charges |
Age Categories and Prize Eligibility
Age Categories & Eligibility
| Masters Aged riders can ride in the Elite Championships as well as their Masters Age Category events – please email Olivia.forrest@auscycling.org.au upon entry to the masters category for further information |
| Age Categories for this event are as per 2023 ages effective from 1st October 2022 |
| Financial AusCycling ‘Race All Discipline’ members only |
| This event is not open to Temporary or Recreational Memberships |
Presentations & Prizes
| AusCycling Championship Medals |
| Interstate riders can compete and win medals. Best place NSW rider will be recognised as the NSW State Champion. |
| In combined Elite and Under 23 events, Elite medals are awarded to first three finishers across the line regardless of age. |
Technical Regulations
This Event will be run according to the AusCycling Technical Regulations
