The Sanctuary Summer Series is run by women, for women (with the help of a few good men). These twilight criterium events are designed to be welcoming, safe, fun, affordable and social. Each event includes opportunities for mentoring and racing, as well as family-friendly activities.
Format & Schedule
4.30pm Gates open & registration
5.00pm Little Critters
5.30pm Mentoring session
6.00pm Criterium 1 (duration 20mins + 2 laps)
6.30pm Criterium 2 (duration 20mins + 2 laps)
7.00pm Presentations, Q&A, pack-up
Graded (A/B/C/D) handicap criteriums for women, with two grades on the circuit at once. The faster grade will start after a suitable time gap, with the aim of catching the slower grade.
Grades are limited to 15 riders per grade.
This is a team event, with riders in teams of three. Team members can enter any grade. Participation points for all three team members in the criteriums will go towards the overall total, with additional points awarded to the top 5 finishers in each criterium. Points will also be awarded to teams that supply volunteers (team members or supporters) to help run the event.
Registered teams will be given early access to event entry. Each team member will need to enter each event.
Once the early access period has expired, entries will go public. There is a wait list if we hit capacity (60 riders).
Entries
Entry via EntryBoss. Registered teams will be given early access to event entry. Each team member will need to enter each event.
Once the early access period has expired, entries will go public. There is a wait list if we hit capacity (60 riders).
Criteriums (mentoring session included) = $10 per event
Mentoring session only = $10 per event
Little Critters = $0
Creche (bookings required) = $0
Licence Requirements
An AusCycling “Race – All Discipline” licence is required for ALL riders to be eligible to participate in the event series (including Mentoring and Little Critters sessions). All the information regarding this licence can be found here: www.auscycling.org.au/membership/race-all-discipline
Other AusCycling licences may be suitable for those not participating in the whole series, (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 https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
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.
Mentoring Sessions
Before the start of the criteriums, 4Five+ Athlete Collective will be offering mentoring sessions
All riders U15 and above are welcome to join in these sessions, especially those new to criteriums.
The mentoring sessions are free if you have entered a criterium, or $10 if you want to do the mentoring session only. There will be plenty of opportunity for Q&A, and women experienced in criterium racing will take you through some skills in a non-competitive setting. This is an opportunity to build your confidence while riding on a criterium circuit.
An AusCycling licence is required to participate. Entries are strictly limited to 15 participants.
Little Critters
This is a fun session for the kids, involving chaperoned laps around the circuit for all budding cyclists. Anyone can join in on any bike, but you need a helmet. An AusCycling license is required for this event.
Creche
A creche service will be provided free of charge, sponsored by Dome Westralia Plaza. Numbers are strictly limited to 10 and bookings per via the entry form are essential.
Junior Restrictions
4FIVE+ Athlete Collective provides opportunities for all ages and abilities, subject to the AusCycling Junior Riding Up Policy, found under the Sport Policies & Technical Regulations section www.auscycling.org.au/page/about/governance-rules-policies
As the events are graded handicap criteriums, entries are invited from Juniors U15 and up to participate in the appropriate grade.
Gear (rollout) restrictions apply to all age groups up to J19 in competitions and any training sessions. It should be noted that these restrictions also apply even when riding in combined or graded racing.
COVID-19 Restrictions / Requirements
There will be no on-the-day registrations
Please ensure you maintain your physical distancing measures, especially when signing in
Return of numbers and helmet covers will be self-serve. Please follow instructions
There will be NO REFUNDS if you DO NOT START
FAQs
I’ve not raced before, what do I need to do?
Refer to the New Racer Guide on the Resources page. In brief:
You will need an AusCycling Membership/Licence
You will need to create an EntryBoss account so you can enter
Contact admin@4fiveplus.org if you need help to find some team mates
If you already have a team mates, register your team here: Sanctuary Summer Series Team Registration - EntryBoss
Enter each round via EntryBoss, and describe your riding experience in the Entry Remarks so we can allocate you to the correct grade (see below)
Make sure your bike is roadworthy (a pre-race service is a good idea) and that your helmet is Australia Standards Approved (AS/NZ 2063)
We recommend you do the mentoring session
What grade should I enter? Experienced racers should enter their usual grade. If you usually ride solo, be aware that a bunch of riders will travel about 5km/hour faster than a solo rider. If you are not accustomed to riding in a bunch, be conservative with your choice of grade. As an indication, the average speed of the grades are expected to be in the ranges below
A Grade 36-40km/hr
B Grade 34-38km/hr
C Grade 32-36km/hr
D Grade 28-32km/hr
What if one of the team can't make one of the events? The team can use a substitute rider for that event.
What if I want to join in, but don't have a team? If you don't have a team, or need extra members, contact admin@4fiveplus.org and we will try to help with team formation.
More questions? Check out the recorded Q&A session here YouTube
RIDER GUIDE WILL BE POSTED HERE WHEN AVAILABLE
4Five+ Athlete Collective acknowledges the Noongar people as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live, train and race, and pay our respect to Elders past and present
Thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible
