Rural Road Race

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 times on the day will depend on the numbers and make up of entries.  Expected race times 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 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.