4F Twilight Series
criterium events for women
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Below is an overview of the 4F Twilight Series. Please refer to the 4F Twilight Series Rider Guide for detailed information (2023 edition on the way).
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What is it?
A series of three criterium events run by women, for women (with the help of a few good men). Each event includes opportunities for learning and racing.
4Five+ had one aim in creating the series: to provide a fun, safe, encouraging environment where women could enjoy racing. Where women are the centre of attention, and their needs are prioritized.
From the 4F blog
The 4F Twilight Series is a team event, with riders in teams of three. Team members can enter any combination of grades A-E (Junior U13 & U11 will accrue points and receive separate recognition for the series.). Participation points from the three team members will go towards the overall total, with additional points awarded to the top 5 finishers in each criterium event. Teams registering a volunteer will also earn points.
Race fields are capped to promote rider safety, and there will be a wait list for each grade if the field hits capacity.
There will be beginner skills sessions in Round 1, and races each round as follows:
A & B Grade Chase 20 min + 2 laps
C grade 20 min + 2 laps
D grade 20 min + 2 laps
E grade 15 min + 2 laps, U13 15 min + 2 laps, U11 10 min + 2 laps
The A&B Grade Chase is a handicap, with B Grade given a head start, and A Grade chasing. C and D Grade will have separate race times. E Grade/U13/U11 will be on course at the same time, but race separately.
As the events are graded criteriums, entries are invited from Juniors U15 and up to participate in the appropriate grade. U13 and U11 will participate in their age group, but will be on course with E Grade.
Where and when is it?
Course: Midvale SpeedDome (map: https://goo.gl/maps/zAnwV7YXDE89xYND7)
Racing 4.00-6.00pm Saturdays 18 November, 25 November, 2 December
Proposed schedule:
2.30 pm Gates open, Registration
3.00-4.00 pm Skills Session (round 1 only)
3.00-5.00 pm Junior roll-outs
4.00-4.30 pm E Grade, U13, U11, followed by grade presentations
4.30-5.00 pm D Grade
5.00-5.30 pm C Grade
5.30-6.00 pm A&B Grade Chase
6.15 pm Presentations, Q&A
Are there prizes?
Oh yes.
Prizes of cash, vouchers and products have been generously donated by our sponsors. In 2023 there will be grade podium prizes each round. The series awards for the following categories will be presented at the conclusion of round 3:
Team Prize - teams podium (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Rider 45+ - individual podium for riders 45+ (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Junior Rider U11/13 combined podium (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Rider of the Series - for showing fairness, determination and spirit
There will be ad hoc primes for A,B,C & D Grade through the series (pending spectator/sponsor support). Don’t know what a prime is? Check out the new racer guide
How do I enter?
Team registration (free): All teams need to register to be eligible to collect points for the team prizes. One team member should register the team – this person will be designated as the Team Organiser and will receive event related correspondence. Please include the team member names and their approximate grading (A/B/C/D/E) in the Entry Remarks to help with planning. If your team will field more than three riders over the series to cover availability, please include all riders in the registration.
Crits Skills for Beginners: Registrations for the round 1 skills session will be Entryboss.
Race entry each round: Riders will need to enter each round via EntryBoss , with entries closing the Friday before the event. You can book your creche spot at the same time.
Individual event entry for adults and Juniors U15 up $15 (4Five+ Members $10)
Juniors U13/U11 $10
Creche (for race entrants only) $0
On-the-day entries (if capacity) $20 cash only, proof of licence required. On-the-day entries will not accrue team points.
**EntryBoss account & profile – information on how to set this up in the New Racer Guide and here: How to use EntryBoss - video.
Which Grade? See the New Racer Guide for advice. As a rough guide, the speeds for the various grades are approximately: A Grade 36-40km/hr, B Grade 34-38km/hr, C Grade 32-36km/hr, D Grade 28-32km/hr, E Grade <28km/hr
Do I need a licence?
An AusCycling membership (licence) is required for ALL riders to be eligible to participate in the criterium event series.
A “Race – All Discipline” licence is required for most riders. All the information regarding this licence can be found here: www.auscycling.org.au/membership/race-all-discipline
Other AusCycling memberships/ licences may be suitable for some, (subject to relevant Terms and Conditions. Note: lower insurance coverage than Race Licence)
- AusCycling One Day Event licence https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/event-licences
- AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial - check the T&C https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
- AusCycling Lifestyle Membership - suitable for Skills Session only https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/lifestyle
Still confused? Contact admin@4fiveplus.org and we will do our best to help you find the right licence.
When taking out a license you are agreeing to adhere to the AusCycling Policies and Regulations.
Crits Skills for Beginners - round 1
Criteriums for beginners - we encourage D & E Grade riders new to criterium racing to join this session. These will be run by an AusCycling accredited coach. The sessions are STRICTLY limited to 15 participants and registration is essential.
Creche
A creche service will be provided free of charge for race participants. Numbers are strictly limited and bookings per event are essential.
Volunteers
Teams registering a volunteer will earn series points (maximum 5 points per team per round) - make sure you tick the volunteering box when you enter to secure points. To help with planning, we request that volunteers select their preferred roles via SignUp.
FAQs
What if team riders can't do all 3 races? The team can substitute riders - refer to Rider Guide for details
What if more than three riders from our squad want to ride in the same round? All riders can race, but they will need to nominate which three riders are eligible to collect points when entering
What if we need help forming teams? Use the 4F Facebook events to connect
What if I don't have a team but I want to join in the series? Individual entries will be possible IF there is capacity. Some teams may also need fill-in riders, so keep an eye on the Facebook events.
I’ve never raced before, what do I need to do? Please read the 4F New Racer Guide available on the 4Five+ Resources page https://www.4fiveplus.org/resources - it should have all the information you need.
What do I wear? Matching team kit is preferred but not required, however riders from any given team are requested to wear similar colours (e.g. blue jerseys).
Where can I get more information? See the 4F Twilight Series Rider Guide (2023 Guide due October ).
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