4F Twilight Series
Criterium events for women
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What is it?
The 4F Twilight Series are 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
While individual entries are possible, 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.
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 a 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, but may be on course at same time if entries are low. 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 16 November & 23 November.
Proposed schedule - please refer to EntryBoss information for final schedule:
2.30 pm Gates open, Registration
3.00-4.00 pm Skills Session
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?
There will be modest podium prizes for each race, each round. The awards for the following categories will be presented at the conclusion of the series:
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 (scroll up)
How do I enter?
Entries are via EntryBoss (link at top of page), opening 1st November.
Race entry each round: Riders will need to enter each round via EntryBoss , with entries closing the Thursday before the event.
If you are in a team, please include your team name when registering. No team name, no points.
Individual event entry for adults and Juniors U15 up $20 (4Five+ Members $15)
Juniors U13/U11 $10
On-the-day entries (if capacity) $25 cash only, proof of licence required.
$5 discount for providing a volunteer - volunteer name and role must be supplied during registration
**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. All the details on the AusCycling website HERE
A “Race – All Discipline” licence is required for most riders.
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
- AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial - for non-AusCycling members - check the T&C
- AusCycling Lifestyle Membership - suitable for Skills Session only
When taking out a license you are agreeing to adhere to the AusCycling Policies and Regulations.
Skills sessions
These free sessions are STRICTLY limited to 15 participants and registration is essential. To register, tick the “Add skills session” option if you are racing, or select the “Skills Session Only” category if you are not racing.
Round 1 - Criteriums for beginners. This will be run by AusCycling accredited coach Bec Wheadon. We encourage D & E Grade riders new to criterium racing to join this session.
Round 2 - Crit Race Craft. This will be run by AusCycling accredited coach Ben Thorman. This session is ideal for those who have raced some criteriums and wish to sharpen their racing tactics.
Volunteers
Please tick the volunteering box when you enter, and provide the name of your volunteer and their preferred role.
FAQs
What if team riders can't do all races? Your team can have different riders each round - 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 only three can collect points - only these three riders should include the team name in their registration
What if we need help to join/form a team? Use the 4F Facebook events to connect
I’ve never raced before, what do I need to do? Please read the 4F New Racer Guide linked at the top of the page, 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 linked at the top of the page.
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