Cyclesport Victoria

 Snapshot

Date                 Sunday 11th October 2009  
Time                 7.00am
Start & Finish   Doveton Street, Ballarat
Distance           Short Course -70km. Long Course – 150km
Entries             Now Closed
Course             Starting in Ballarat the course travels through Creswick, Daylesford,
                         Trentham and Glenlyon before travelling back through Daylesford and 
                         Creswick and finishing back in Ballarat.  
Format             This is a recreational ride. It is not a race. 

 Highlights

• A unique opportunity to ride Stage 1 of the 2009 Jayco Herald Sun Tour the day before the stars.
• Experience quiet country roads with spectacular views
• Fully supported ride including professional on course medical and mechanical support
• Refreshment stops to keep you re-fueled throughout the ride
• A well signed, marshalled & traffic managed course to ensure the safety of all participants
• On course photographer to capture those memorable moments
• Event village featuring displays, food stalls and live entertainment
• Witness the stars of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour battling it out in an action packed Criterium around the streets of Ballarat

 In depth

 Traffic Safety   

• Qualified Traffic Controllers and Event Marshals will assist with traffic management.
• Motorbike marshals will patrol the course assisting with safety and traffic control
• All participants are required to comply with Victorian road rules.
• Roads will be open to traffic as normal, road closures will not be in place.

 On Course Support

• Mechanical support will provided by the SRAM Neutral Ride Support program. This features the same premier Australian race mechanics that provide the SRAM Neutral Race Support at some of Australia's leading cycling races. You will be given the ProTour treatment and receive mobile tech support. So whether you puncture, break a chain or generally need your gears tweaked you can guarantee you will be in fantastic hands.
• First Aid will be provided by a team of qualified medical professionals who will follow the ride to ensure a rapid response in the case of an emergency.
• Both distance options will feature a lead car alerting motorists of approaching cyclists and a Sag Wagon to assist any riders unable to complete the course

 Refreshment Stops    

• Participants will have access to a number of refreshments stops throughout the event.  Riders will be provided with fresh drinking water, fruit, lollies and fruit cake designed to boost energy levels ready for the remainder of the event.  Toilet facilities will also be located at these stops.