The Shepparton Cycling Club Graveleur Kermesse Series

You ask what a (Graveleur Kermesse) is. It is a circuit race on rough Sealed and Partial gravel course. Bring any bike along weather its BMX, MTB, CX or Road bike. No guarantee you won’t receive a puncture. You take that risk. We will do our best to clear the course from these hazards where possible.

We are asking for Volunteers to register to assist up with preparing course ahead of event. Bring a rake, shovel or Blower. This will assist us in opening course early for practice.

It will be both competitive and casual at the same time on one of the safest closed roads in Victoria.  Initially we will be running junior and senior graded races. We will access this and may have to make some changes to accommodate ability and bike grade numbers. We are limited to 20 riders on the circuit at any 1 time. Come race as many of the proposed races in the series. Proposed calendar attached.

Enter the Wodonga Tafe Deca Training facility through main gates. Follow SCC Arrows on Event signage along roadway. DO NOT Defer from this route. Doing so will pick up Bindi Eyes and may bring them onto racing circuit. Keep watch for facility traffic and cyclists. Park in the Parking Bay near SCC Event trailer.

Use Buncheur App to check-in on arrival. Pre entry is highly recommended as we are limited in the numbers. 

Be aware of racing circuit surface. Make sure you have enough time to ride warm up laps when nominated to make yourself aware of any uneven surfaces or cracks.

Commissure will call you to start line and give briefing. Follow their directions at all times.

We recommend driving on the sealed roadway surface and use the parking area provided to avoid bringing bindi eye onto the circuit.

The Shepparton Cycling Club would prefer if you preregistered before event. Please use Buncheur, Download the app, create a profile. Enter race event, purchase ticket. Check in on app at registration desk, and then check out on existing of facility.

*Online Entry fee is $5 to be prepaid and all proceeds will go to the club as Event Facility is Sponsored by Wodonga Tafe Deca Training Facility.
*This entry fee will include a BBQ Sausage in bread and beverage of choice.

*Current AusCycling license required. If you do not have a license you can purchase via this link. https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/race-all-discipline.

This allows all riders to regroup, ride as a single peloton and gives all riding levels the opportunity to race competitively among higher graded riders.

Junior handicapped race will start at 12.01pm.

A Grade race will start at TO BE ADVISED

B Grade race will start approx. TO BE ADVISED

Masters race approx. start ?????? this may change depending on entries.

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Once your race is complete, please exit facility and check out on Buncheur app.

Thankyou and see you at our next Event.

Shepparton Cycling Club

To ensure the Shepparton Cycling Club can continue to run in a ‘Covid Normal World’ we need to ensure we adhere to all directions from the Department of Health and Human Services.

All activities require registration prior (for all participants and spectators) and only those who have registered will be able to attend that particular activity.

All participants and spectators are to comply with the appropriate Physical Distancing requirements prior, during and at the commencement of the activity.

During the period of 14 days prior to the activity those attending the activity must
• Have been free of all symptoms of COVID-19
• Have not come into contact with anyone displaying the symptoms of, and/or awaiting the results of testing for or diagnosed with COVID-19.
• Familiarised themselves with the symptoms of COVID-19 and that they will not attend the event if they have any of the symptoms of COVID-19.

Shepparton Cycling Club Track Training will be run in a new format from now on. During Covid-19 restrictions in accordance with Cycling Australia and the Greater Shepparton City Council guidelines as follows:

• The Shepparton Cycling Club has decided to use Buncheur for conducting of training sessions and contact tracing.
• Every person that enters the Velodrome facility will be required to check in on Buncheur.
• Preregistering before event will allow us to monitor numbers during trainings.
• Splitting of training times may be required to keep under our number limits during Covid-19 restrictions
• No participants and deliverers are to attend (or must leave immediately) if they have any illness or symptoms of Covid-19
• Participants and support deliverers must not attend if in the last 14 days they have been unwell or had close contact with a known or suspected case of Covid-19, even if mild.
• You must be a financial member of AusCycling or sign the SCC waiver of consent form to attend the session.
• Participants should only attend the activity as close as practical to the start of any training and leave as soon as possible after the end of the session.
• Participants should only handle their equipment (bikes, bidons, nutrition and towels) and not touch the equipment of others
• The sanitation of club bikes pre and post trainings. No sharing of bikes. If you have been allocated a bike that is yours for the event and returned directly after use.
• Participants should bring their own filled bidons (no use of water taps, fill up from home)
• The Club will provide hand sanitiser; however, all participants are also asked to bring their own.
• The use of change rooms should be minimised (eg. for toilets not for showering) (Toilets will be open but do not go in the change rooms)
• Parents will be responsible for their child(ren)’s use of toilet facilities and are asked to wipe down all used surfaces after use
• Avoid the use of non-essential surfaces including benches, fences and gates (eg. avoid touching the fence when lining up on the velodrome. Spread out down the track with one foot on the ground.
• Get In, Train and Get Out
• No post-training social activities are to be conducted (training and go home) must exit the facility immediately after the conclusion of training
• Determine which activities are non-essential (eg. recovery sessions or meetings) are to be done remotely (e.g. at home or online)
• Participants should be accompanied by not more than one parent or guardian, if possible. Where possible parents can be encouraged to stay off the track and 1.5 meter away from the fence in the straights during activities.
• Spectators/Parents numbers will be limited and will have to follow social distancing regulations of 1.5 meters
• Participants and deliverers (coaches and assistants) must ensure physical/social distancing requirements are adhered to (as above)
• Any persons that are not in the process of training (elevated heart rate and cardio) will be required to wear a facial covering that the individual must supply themselves.
• The disposal of facial masks/coverings must go into the waste bins that are identified.

Shepparton Cycling Club Code of Conduct - for children participating in junior trainings and racing.

• Train and race by the rules
• Never argue with an official: If you need clarification, have your coach or parent approach the official during a break or after competition
• Be a good sport: applaud all positive achievements whether they are made by your club or the opposition
• Show respect to and acknowledge opponents and officials: (Use positive language such as ‘good luck’)
• Cooperate with our coaches, club members and opponents: without them there would no competition
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit: not just to please parents and coaches
• Play Fair: no verbal abuse of officials, sledging, threatening or bullying other participants (including vilification) or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent. This is not limited to verbal communication and includes social media, text messaging and email
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
• Do not expect or accept “special” favours from a coach or person involved in team or club management
• Speak to an adult you trust if you have an issue, feel unsafe or are concerned about someone else
• Adhering to the AusCycling Code of conduct: org.au/Home/Rules-Policies

Shepparton Cycling Club - for the Parents and Spectators attending junior trainings and racing.

• Remember that children participate in sport (cycling) for their enjoyment not yours
• Encourage children to ride according to the rules: settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence
• Never ridicule or yell at your child: for making a mistake or not winning
• Respects official decisions and encourage children to do likewise
• Show appreciation for coaches, officials an administrator: remember they are usually volunteers
• Applaud good performances and efforts from all individuals
• Congratulate all participants – regardless of event outcomes
• Condemn the use of violence, verbal abuse or vilification in any form – regardless of whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players
• Support all policies and practices (lead by example). This includes responsible alcohol and drug use and support of child-safe strategies
• Support involvement in modified rules games and other junior development programs
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every younger person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
• Ensure you are aware and follow the correct processed to follow if you have an issue or complaint. Do not perpetuate issues with gossip or general criticism
• Adhering to the AusCycling Code of conduct: https://www.auscycling.org.au/page/about/governance-rules-policies