Events

Darwin Cycling Club and Ride Against Cancer NT (66 Laps for Chantal Incorporated) are hosting a criterium race at Hidden Valley Raceway to raise funds for the Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre. The race will be held immediately before the Ride Against Cancer NT community event.   Grades, Race Times & Prizes The race will run for approximately 25–30 minutes + 1 lap. Final timings depend on entries. Please provide your expected speed at checkout for grading.   - A Men - B Men / A Women - C Men / B Women - D Men / C Women (novices/first‑timers)   First place in each grade wins a Ride Against Cancer NT polo.   Schedule - 6:10 am: Gates open   - 6:15–6:30 am: Sign‑on and warm‑up   - 6:30 am: Race briefing   - 6:45 am: Race starts   - 7:15–7:20 am: Race finishes and presentations   - 7:45 am: Helicopter landing   - 8:00 am: Ride Against Cancer NT community ride begins     AusCycling Membership Race participants must hold an AusCycling Race All Discipline membership, Free Trial or 1/7 Day Event Licence. Membership options: auscycling.org.au/membership   Bring proof showing Race, Free Trial, or Event Licence status to sign‑on.   Bikes - Allowed: Drop‑bar road bikes in safe working order; bar ends plugged. - Not allowed: TT bikes, tri bikes, MTBs, aero bars/clip‑ons.   Entry Fee $20 for all riders. Darwin Cycling Club donates 100% of entry fees to 66 Laps for Chantal Inc., who then donate the full amount to the Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre. Entry to the Ride Against Cancer NT community event is included for all race participants.   * When entering, TidyHQ will apply a $1.06 processing fee. The Darwin Cycling Club will absorb these fees when making the donation, ensuring that participants’ full $20 entry fee is donated.   Food & Drinks Following the race, we expect the following food and drink vendors: Lions Litchfield (BBQ), Coca‑Cola (free water + cheap soft drinks), Tailwag Coffee, and Wicked NRG (hydration).   Ride Against Cancer NT Community Event – 6 June 2026, 8am–12pm The Ride Against Cancer NT community event kicks off at Hidden Valley Raceway immediately after the criterium. Expect food, drinks, coffee, a hydration station, a helicopter landing, and a dedicated kids’ corner.   The Ride Against Cancer NT community event raises funds for the Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre. Participants can walk, run, skate, or cycle the iconic Supercars track while helping complete 66 laps in tribute to Clive Baxter’s late wife, Chantal—who passed away at age 66—and in support of cancer care across the Northern Territory.   Entry to the Ride Against Cancer NT community event is included for all race participants. Family and friends can purchase community event tickets and merchandise at: https://events.humanitix.com/ride-against-cancer-nt-5t9b72gd  

The Friday Night Team Time Trial is a race where teams of three riders work together to set the fastest time over 10 laps of Hidden Valley Raceway. In theory, it’s about smooth pacing, drafting and tidy rotations. In reality, it’s an excuse to tear around one of the planent's best cycling tracks with a couple of mates, have a laugh and pretend you’re pro. Suitable Bikes Ride whatever you like — MTB, tri, TT, hybrid or drop bar road — as long as it’s safe and working properly. AusCycling Membership (required) You’ll need one of the following: $134 Lifestyle $244 Race Off Road $360 Race All Discipline $44 Day Licence Free Trial Membership options: Free trial: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial Event licences: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/event-licences Full memberships: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership Categories & Awards Men’s Women’s Mixed Plus awards for: Best dressed team Best team name Random volunteer‑chosen fun awards Teams Teams of 3. Need teammates? Tell us in your entry. Schedule 5:10pm – Gates open 5:15–5:35pm – Sign‑on 5:40pm – Briefing 5:45pm – First team starts Course 10 laps of the 2.87km Hidden Valley Raceway track — Total 28.7 km Drinks Water and cold drinks provided by Darwin Cycling Club. Volunteers Needed 🙌 Helpers are needed for sign‑on, timing, course prep and pack‑up. Most roles allow you to both ride and volunteer. If you are able to help message us on Facebook or email darwincyclingclub@gmail.com. Relocating and Rescheduling of the Team Time Trial Originally, a Team Time Trial was scheduled to take place at Lake Bennett on 17 May 2026. However, road damage in the area has made it unsafe for bicycle racing. The Territory Wildlife Park was considered as an alternative, but its roads are affected by similar issues. As a result, the Team Time Trial has been relocated to Hidden Valley Raceway and will now be held on the evening of Friday, 15 May 2026.

Darwin Cycling Club is excited to unveil our newest road race circuit in Livingstone — a 6.92 km loop. On Sunday 19 April, riders will take on multiple laps of this fresh rural course, with distances set by grade to keep the racing tight and competitive. Whether you’re chasing a podium, testing your early‑season form or lining up for your first race, this is the perfect chance to experience a brand‑new Darwin bike race.   Course 6.92 km circuit in Darwin's rural area, starting from near the entrance of Livingstone Reserve: Livingstone Rd > Cornock Rd > Scrutton Rd > Blyth Rd > back to Livingstone Rd. https://www.strava.com/routes/3392583337908871850   The course is on open roads; however, Core Traffic Control will manage all traffic to maintain a safe environment for riders and the community.   Grades Multiple grades available. Please advise of your preferred grade during checkout in the comments, however grades and race distances on the day will depend on the numbers and make up of entries.  Expected race distances are:   A grade men: 55 km (8 laps) B grade men / A grade women: 48 km (7 laps) C grade men / B grade women: 42 km (6 laps) D grade men / C grade women: 35 km (5 laps) (ideal for novice or first time participants)   Race Licence/ Membership All participants require an AusCycling Race All Discipline licence, however a 4 week free trial and lower cost one and seven day event licences are available. The race and event licence options are available from:   4 week free trial: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial One/seven day event licence: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/event-licences Race licence: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership.   Please bring proof of your membership (on your phone or printed) to race sign‑on.   Grading For this race, Darwin Cycling Club will be undertaking club-based grading. You’ll nominate your grade during entry, but final placement will be decided by the Grading Sub-Committee. You’ll be notified of any changes—ideally before race day, but possibly at sign-on.    Bicycles Permitted: Drop-bar road bikes only Must be in safe, working order Handlebar ends must be plugged   Not Permitted: Time Trial bikes Triathlon bikes Mountain bikes Aero bars of any kind (including clip-ons) If the bike looks like it belongs in Kona or at the Pine Forest, it’s not for road racing.   Wet Weather Plan If conditions are too wet to race, a decision will be made by 5:00am on the race day. Any cancellation will be announced via the Darwin Cycling Club Facebook page and by email.   Volunteering For this event to proceed DCC requires the following volunteers: 8 x people to tidy the track (blower vac) before the event. 2 x people to help with sign-on. If you can help out please let us know via your entry or email: darwincyclingclub@gmail.com.   Parking  Parking is available inside Livingstone Reserve. DO NOT park in front of the Livingstone Volunteer Bushfire Brigade.

🚴‍♂️ Open to MTB, triathlon, hybrid, TT & road cyclists. You can participate on a mountain, triathlon, TT, hybrid or drop bar road bike; but, it must be safe and in good working order. AusCyling Membership (required) Must have one of the following AusCyling memberships / licences from any club: $134 Lifestyle $244 Race Off Road $360 Race All Discipline $44 Day Licence Free Trial Membership and event licence options are available from: 4 week free trial: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial One/seven day event licence: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/event-licences Lifestyle & Race memberships: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership.  Categories & Awards Men’s teams Women’s teams Mixed teams There will be awards for the best dressed team and the best tutu. There may be other random awards, as to be determined by event volunteers. Teams Teams of 3 riders – let us know if you need help finding one. Schedule 6:15am – Sign-on opens 6:45am – Sign-on closes 6:50am – Race briefing 7:00am – First team starts (intervals) Course 10 laps of the 2.81km Hidden Valley Raceway circuit. Morning Tea Darwin Cycling Club will supply water & cold drinks If able to - please bring a small plate of food to share (fruit, cake, lollies, dip, crackers, homemade croissants, boiled eggs or whatever) Volunteers Needed 🙌 At least 8 helpers required for sign-on, timing, marshalling, course prep and pack-up (Most roles allow you to both ride & volunteer). 👉 Message us on Facebook or email darwincyclingclub@gmail.com Parking Parking is available inside Livingstone Reserve. Do not park in front of the Livingstone Volunteer Bushfire Brigade. If vehicles block Brigade access, the race will stop until access is cleared.