Events

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.

October we're back to the Territory Wildlife Park for round 2 at this great Top End destination. This event is for people of all ages, fitness and skill levels with a focus on having fun in an inclusive safe environment. Grades Multiple grades available. Please advise of your preferred grade during checkout in the comments, however grades and race times on the day will depend on the number and make up of entries.  Expected race times are; A grade men: 55-60 minutes + 1 lap B grade men / A grade women: 50-55 minutes + 1 lap C grade men / B grade women: 45-50 minutes + 1 lap D grade men / C grade women: 40-45 minutes + 1 lap (ideal for novice or first time participants) Race Licence All participants require an AusCycling race 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.  All participants are required to show their race membership at sign-on. Please have proof of your race membership when you sign in, whether this is a physical membership card, on your phone wallet app or an old fashioned paper copy. It must include proof that it's a Race membership (i.e. not Lifestyle) and include an expiry date. Grading Trial For this race, Darwin Cycling Club will trial club-based grading. You’ll nominate your grade during entry, but final placement will be decided by the Club Grader or Grading Sub-Committee. You’ll be notified of any changes—ideally before race day, but possibly at sign-on. Want to help shape the grades? Let us know in your entry. 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 criterium racing. Volunteering For this event to proceed DCC requires the following volunteers: 4 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.

🚴‍♂️ Open to MTB, triathlon, hybrid, TT & road cyclists (bikes must be in good working order). You can participate on a mountain, triathlon, TT, hybrid or drop bar road bike; but, it must be 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 Race licence: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership.  Categories & Awards Men’s teams Women’s teams Mixed teams There will be an award for the best dressed team. 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 (tentative) 6:45am – Sign-on opens 7:15am – Sign-on closes 7:20am – Race briefing 7:30am – First team starts (intervals) Course Strava route (~40 km / 360 m elevation / 2 laps of Chinner Rd) Beginner teams may opt to complete one lap. 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 Location & Parking 🚫 DO NOT PARK AT LAKE BENNETT/ DE LAGO RESORT. ✅ Park along Chinner Rd, near the shack area park (see below map). ⚠️ Drive / ride carefully – WALLABIES ON CHINNER ROAD.  

Halfway Through the Year – Time to Race! Recovered from the Gran Fondo? Let’s go again with our first Team Time Trial at Lake Bennett – open to MTB, triathlon, hybrid, TT, and road cyclists. You can participate on a mountain, triathlon, TT, hybrid or drop bar road bike; but, it must be in good working order. AusCycling Membership To participate, you’ll need either a: $134 Lifestyle membership $244 Race Off Road membership $360 Race All Discipline membership $44 Day Licence Or a 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 Race licence: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership.  Categories Men’s teams Women’s teams Mixed teams Teams Riders are asked to form teams of three. If you can’t find a team let us know in your entry – we’ll match you up. Schedule 7:15am – Sign on opens 7:45am – Sign on closes 7:50am – Race briefing 8:00am – First team starts (interval starts) Location & Parking DO NOT PARK AT LAKE BENNETT/ DE LAGO RESORT The event will be undertaken from a park in the bungalow/ shack area of Lake Bennett. The park is located 10kms along Chinner Road from the Stuart Highway. Please park alongside the road. Refer to the red rectangle in the above map. Drive very carefully along Chinner Road as there will be wallabies.

June sees a return to a favourite venue as we welcome back the Territory Wildlife Park to our racing calender. Pack up the family and head down to Berry Springs early to scoot around the park with the animals watching on, and the kookaburras laughing at all of our funny kits :) When the riding is over, hang around and enjoy all the attractions and facilities of this wonderful park! Territory Wildlife Park This event is for people of all ages, fitness and skill levels with a focus on having fun in an inclusive safe environment Each Grade will have 1 race each  Grades and race times Multiple grades available. Please advise of your preferred grade during checkout in the comments, however grades and race times on the day will depend on the number and make up of entries.  Expected race times are: A grade men: 55-60 minutes + 1 lap B grade men / A grade women: 50-55 minutes + 1 lap C grade men / B grade women: 45-50 minutes + 1 lap D grade men / C grade women: 40-45 minutes + 1 lap (ideal for novice or first time participants) Race organisers ask that you please help to ensure sign on is quick and efficient, such as having your race or event licence ready for display, and moving away from the sign on desk once you have collected your numbers, noting the timings are fairly tight, and we want as much racing time as possible. Race licence All participants require an AusCycling race 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.  All participants are required to show their race membership at sign-on. Please have proof of your race membership when you sign in, whether this is a physical membership card, on your phone wallet app or an old fashioned paper copy. It must include proof that it's a Race membership (i.e. not Lifestyle) and include an expiry date.