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ELITE ME NS RACE TECHNICAL GUIDE 2 FEBRUARYCADEL EVANS GREAT 2020OCEAN ROAD RACE ELITE MEN’S TECHNICAL GUIDE CONTENTS Prize Money ....................................................................13 ................................................... WELCOME 4 Medical Control ..............................................................13 From the Minister ..............................................................4 Discipline and Procedures .............................................13 From the Race Director .....................................................4 Awards Ceremony ..........................................................13 From Cadel ........................................................................5 Previous Winners .............................................................. 5 COURSE MOCKA .................................... 14 - 15 .................................. ATHLETE INFORMATION 6 COURSE MAPS ............................................16 Race Summary................................................................ 6 Course Map ............................................................... 16 Contacts.......................................................................... 6 Geelong Finishing Circuit Map ...................................... 17 Athlete Services................................................................7 Bells KOM Map ................................................................18 Teams ................................................................................7 Challambra KOM Map ....................................................19 Daily Schedule ................................................................. 8 Sprint Torquay Map ....................................................... 20 Team Areas ...................................................................... 9 4km to Finish Map .......................................................... 21 Team Presentation & Sign-On ......................................... 9 PPO & Pre Race Parking Map ....................................... 22 Helmets ............................................................................ 9 Feedzone & Post Race Parking Map ............................ 23 Other Services ................................................................. 9 CONVOY CODE OF CONDUCT .......................... 24 Whatever the RACE INFORMATION .....................................10 Meetings .........................................................................10 ................................................... Team vehicles, parking and regulations ........................10 SIGNAGE 25 Feed zone .........................................................................11 On Course Signage ....................................................... 25 Littering ............................................................................11 Tehcnical Signage ......................................................... 25 Toilet Behaviour ...............................................................11 Event Signage ..................................................................11 RECOMMENDATIONS .............................. 26 - 27 future holds Race Numbers and Transponders ..................................11 RACE REGULATIONS .............................. 12 - 13 The Race ......................................................................... 12 Race Category ................................................................ 12 Participation .................................................................... 12 Race Headquarters ......................................................... 12 Radio Tour ....................................................................... 12 BE READY Scan for a digital copy Prize Classifications ........................................................ 12 of the Technical Guide deakin.edu.au Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code 00113B WELCOME WELCOME FROM CADEL To all our riders and teams, welcome to Geelong for 2020 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race which is now the sixth edition of the event. The race continues to evolve in a way we are delighted with and that is due in a large way to the collective efforts of you the teams that support the event and race so brilliantly each year, putting on such a memorable spectacle for our fans. The window for WorldTour cycling in Australia is obviously very small so the opportunity for fans here to see the best men’s and women’s teams in the world race in the one-day format is incredibly important for the continued growth of the sport in this part of the world. We are extremely excited about the elevation of the Deakin University Elite Women’s Race to the UCI Women’s WorldTour and we welcome all teams to Geelong, in FROM THE MINISTER particular those visiting and competing for the first time. We look forward to your race Welcome to Victoria, the events state and proud host of the Ocean Road Race showcase the best our regions with immense anticipation. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race for a sixth year. have to offer. The transferal of Thursday’s race from Melbourne to Torquay is a wonderful From pristine beaches to rainforests and the nation’s I’d like to offer the best of luck to all riders involved in this development for everyone including riders, staff, local businesses and fans and I am most picturesque driving and cycling experience, there’s four-day festival and note how terrific it is that men and certain you will all enjoy competing in ‘Towards Zero Race Torquay’. There would not something for everyone along the famed Great Ocean Road. women will be competing for equal prize money. be too many better locations for a race in Australia than Torquay with its coastal vista and welcome sea breezes, particularly on the warmer days! Victoria’s regions are home to some of the best sporting Also, a warm welcome to all support staff and officials for events in Australia – including cycling’s Cadel Evans Great helping to make the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race As you will have seen and read, Australia has been in the horrible grip of bushfires on Ocean Road Race and Herald Sun Tour, surfing’s iconic Rip such a great success story. a scale never before seen. Curl Pro at Bells Beach, the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix I hope you all enjoy this world-class event and take the Large parts of our state of Victoria have been devastated with tragic loss of life, at Phillip Island and, next year, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup opportunity to explore all that Geelong and the Surf Coast destruction of homes and a catastrophic loss of native Australian wildlife. The fires cricket in Geelong. have to offer. in Victoria have been many hundreds of kilometres away from the region of our race Since 2014, the Andrews Labor Government has supported but we remain vigilant with your safety and well being always our priority, something more than 200 regional events, drawing visitors from far and Hon Martin Pakula MP that is a focus for us every year. I would ask that if you get the opportunity to show wide and keeping our bars, restaurants and hotels buzzing Minister for Tourism, support for the victims of the bushfires in whatever way during your stay in Victoria while boosting local jobs. it would be greatly appreciated. Sport and Major Events With more local and international visitors travelling to I am sure you will once more enjoy your stay in Geelong and on the Surf Coast. It is regional Victoria than ever, events like the Cadel Evans Great really important to us that this is the case and if you could share images of racing, training, culinary, coffee, fans and anything else that takes your interest from this beautiful part of the world using the #CadelRoadRace hashtag it would be greatly appreicated. It means a lot to us if you tell the world about this race and the region. Once again enjoy your stay, race hard, stay safe and get your 2020 season off to FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR the best possible start by having a successful Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Good luck. I’m delighted to extend a very warm welcome to all the recognised and sort after UCI WorldTour 1 Day Classic riders and their teams to the sixth edition of the Cadel victories right here in Geelong; the city and home of the Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR). Welcome also to 2010 UCI World Championships. all of our special guests and fans and particularly to those Good luck as well to all those participating in the Swisse attending for the first time. People’s Ride! Thousands of people, of all ages and abilities, The Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine regions, which are will ride alongside Cadel Evans and many other famous ex home to the CEGORR, are amongst my favourite cycling pro-cyclists and personalities, on the same course as the destinations in the world. I hope you all get a chance to take professionals will race later the same day. in the spectacular scenery and that you enjoy your time Furthermore, I would like to make a special mention of here. Visit Victoria - event owners & organisers, the Victorian Also, we salute the many volunteers and officials who have Government and Signature Sport for their invaluable travelled to join us for this great event and we thank them contribution and Cadel Evans himself, whose support and for their continued support. vision has made this event a reality to be experienced and enjoyed by so many. Personally, I am very excited about the Deakin University PREVIOUS WINNERS Elite Women’s Road Race being elevated to UCI