Event Director: Peter Dunne
Race Schedule
7:00 - Race director on site at Start area7:45 - All riders must be in the Start area8:05 - Riders called to start position8:10 - Race briefing by Race Director8:20 - Men's Race start, SPMR Youth Classic start8:23 - Women's Race start
Categories
Full Course - Open Male, Open Female, Junior Male & Junior FemaleYouth Classic - Girls Under 11, Boys Under 11, Girls 12-14, Boys 12-14
Rider Instructions
There are two start groups in Somerset, Male and Female.The Women start group will begin approximately 3 minutes behind the male group and will have a controlled neutral start.The race begins with a neutral section that ends near St. James Church on Somerset Road. Riders are to respect the speed of the lead vehicle, remaining behind the vehicle. During the neutral phase all riders are to respect the Start Groups and not move up.There will be a motor bike referee starting and a lead vehicle for the men's race, women's race and Youth Classic.Drafting between competitors in the men's race and the women's race is not permitted. Men may not draft women and women may not draft men.Traffic is closed in both directions for the entirety of the race-course but riders must remain vigilant for hazards, including unauthorized vehicular traffic along the course.A sweep vehicle will be available for transporting race bags to the awards area.
Courses
Full Course:Starting on Somerset Road by Arnold's Supermarket heading towards Hamilton, then Middle Road until a left on Burnt House Hill. Becomes Harbour Road and continuing to a left on The Lane and left on to Crow Lane which becomes Front Street. Right on Queen Street, right on Church Street and left on Cedar Avenue. Finish is just before Elliott Street.Youth Course:Starting on Harbour Road at the Red Hole dock in Paget, east towards the city onto Cavendish Road, The Lane and left on to Crow Lane which becomes Front Street. Right on Queen Street, right on Church Street and left on Cedar Avenue. Finish is just before Elliott Street.