2019 Velothon Sunshine Coast Ride Guide

19 – 21 July 2019

RIDE GUIDE

RACE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Welcome to the 3rd edition of Velothon Sunshine course and some key safety messages around Coast in the spectacular Sunshine Coast Region, each day’s ride. an outstanding event destination and a favorite of the IRONMAN Oceania team. The opportunity to Feel free to stop me for a chat during event bring this cycling event back to the Sunshine Coast weekend, any feedback riders can give in regard to is very exciting and we are looking forward to the ride is most welcome. Enjoy your Velothon putting on a great experience for all riders. With the Sunshine Coast experience and I look forward to support of both Tourism and Events Queensland seeing you all cross that final finish line on Sunday. and Sunshine Coast Council we are looking forward to providing all our riders with a cycling experience Cheers, like no other. Toby Keegan Our goal for this event is to find a way to fully immerse all our riders within the cycling world, and Race Director what better way to do that then to put on an event when the cycling world is at the forefront of everyone’s mind during the Tour.

The support of Sunshine Coast Council in this process has been great, providing us with high quality services and beautiful parklands to work with. Their ongoing support is appreciated.

Just like the last year’s event, our team has been working on a product that has experiences to find a point of difference. We can’t change our core product, which is why we have focused on a couple of key components The Ride, The Glory and The Banter.

The Ride. We have taken the base core product of cycling and the basics that are done well across the world, regarding the Sprint and King of The Mountain sections and have tried to put our own spin on it with a Time Trial style cumulative points system. The courses we have put together are not for the faint hearted and are going to be a great challenge.

The Glory. There is going to be a Great Finish in the Hinterland town of Montville on day 1 and an opportunity to Finish at the clubhouse on day 2 & 3. Giving you the chance to test you climbing and sprinting ability with your fellow Velo Riders.

The Banter. There is nothing better than talking about the good, the bad and the ugly after a long grueling ride. Our Clubhouse will be in full swing each afternoon giving you the chance to bring your friends and family together to tell them how good you were today or to meet riders you have passed throughout the day. Then the opportunity to find out who has the Green, Red, Polka Dot, Blue, White or Yellow Jersey for the next day of riding.

Importantly please take the time to attend the rider briefings before each stage to ensure you have all the information you need for the next day. I will be giving you some insight about tough parts on

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MAYORAL MESSAGE VELOTHON SUNSHINE COAST VELOTHON 2019 Message from the Minister for Tourism Industry Development I’m delighted to welcome competitors, their friends and family, and spectators to our third Velothon The Hon Kate Jones MP Sunshine Coast. Welcome to the Velothon Sunshine Coast, the Our healthy, smart, creative region has long been ultimate winter escape to the Queensland sun for cyclists. regarded as one of the world’s leading destinations for mass participation sporting events and we were This event brings together a world-class rider honoured to add Velothon to our calendar for the experience and stunning race backdrop in a mass first time in 2017. participation cycling event, held in and around the renowned Sunshine Coast hinterland and coastal We are ready for this third edition of what is a roads. wonderful celebration of cycling and hope you enjoy the new course the Velothon team have developed Events are vital to the Queensland economy. They to make it a little easier for you tackle the infamous promote our beautiful destinations, driving tourism climb up Obi Obi. visitors which supports local jobs. This event is part of Tourism and Events Queensland’s It’s Live! in It really is the ultimate winter cycling escape to the Queensland events calendar, worth $800 million to sun. the state’s economy. If you’re racing in the one-day or three-day velo, Congratulations to IRONMAN and all involved in you will see the very best of our region - from our delivering another successful event. perfect beaches to the beauty of our hinterland and If you’re visiting the Sunshine Coast, I encourage its many picturesque towns and villages. you to get out and explore the diverse region, from the world-class dining experiences to the unique I know last year’s competitors raved about the natural beauty of the region all within a short scenic views they came across. drive. My thanks go to everyone who has made Velothon Sunshine Coast 2019 possible and best of luck to all of the cyclists taking part.

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For more detailed Queensland Road Rules and Velothon Sunshine Coast is a ride, not a race information on fines please visit: unless in a designated ‘Green Zone’ www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled- Cyclists must maintain a 22km/h average speed in devices/bicycle/#riding order to make the advertised cut off times (see page 13). Cyclists who do not make the cut off www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/fines/demerit/cyclin times will be riding unassisted. g/

Cyclists are bound by Queensland Road Rules: Police and event organisers urge riders to adopt a single file approach where possible and give due • Ride as close as possible to the left side (or on consideration to other road users to avoid incidents the road shoulder) on a single lane road. Or, you may take up any position within the lane on Cyclists will be given the opportunity to contest for a multi-lane road Sprint Champion and King of the Mountain (KOM) • Ride to the left of any oncoming vehicle sections at various points across the different • Not overtake another vehicle on the left if that stages. These are classified as ‘Green Zones’, the vehicle is indicating and turning left road will be closed, in the direction of ride, to • Not overtake another vehicle on the left if it is vehicular traffic (other than Queensland Police and not safe Event Personnel vehicles). All due care must still • Not ride with more than 2 riders side by side be taken by individual cyclists. Green Zones will be unless you are overtaking another rider under race conditions. • Ride no more than 1.5m apart, if travelling beside another rider • Helmets are compulsory

4 GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS | SUNSHINE COAST

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We have provided the below checklist for convenience to make sure everybody is prepared to have a great event.

➢ Read the Ride Guide in its entirety ➢ Familiarise yourself with the event schedule ➢ Ensure you have received your email confirmation - check all personal details are correct. ➢ Ensure you have photo identification (drivers licence, passport etc) and bring to Rider Check-In ➢ Book flights and accommodation ensuring you arrive in time for o 3 Day Velo Riders- Check-In from 2:00pm – 6:45pm Thursday 18 July 2018 o 1 Day Velo Riders – 2:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday 20 July ➢ Attend Compulsory Rider Briefing o 3 Day Velo Riders ▪ Stage 1 - Thursday 18 July 7.00pm – 7.30pm ▪ Stage 2 – Friday 19 July 4.45pm – 5.00pm ▪ Stage 3 – Saturday 20 July 4.45pm – 5.00pm o 1 Day Velo Riders ▪ Saturday 20 July 4:45pm – 5:00pm ➢ Pre book massage - Bookings are essential and can be made on our online booking system http://velothonsunshinecoast.com/rider- info/rider-support/ ➢ Confirm that your Emergency Contact person will be contactable during the event and ensure that the full number including area / country code is provided ➢ Confirm your Medicare/Health Insurance details are current ➢ Check the weather forecast to ensure you bring all relevant clothing and equipment ➢ Familiarise yourself with the Clubhouse, Start and Finish Line locations and any road closures ➢ Familiarise yourself with the 3 Day Velo - course; 1 Day Velo course – it is your responsibility to know this on each day

5 EVENT SCHEDULE

*Event Schedule is up to date as at. Please check the full event schedule on the website as times are subject to change. Velothon Sunshine Coast 2018 Event Schedule THURSDAY, JULY 18 Time Event Place 2:00pm - 7:30pm Velo Clubhouse/Info/Expo Open Velo Clubhouse 2:00pm - 6:45pm Velothon 3 Day Check In Velo Clubhouse 2:00pm - 7:30pm Velo Happy Hour Velo Clubhouse 7:00pm - 7:30pm Compulsory Rider Briefing Velo Clubhouse FRIDAY, JULY 19 Time Event Place 5:30am Club House Open Velo Clubhouse 6:30am 3 Day - Stage 1 Start Velo Clubhouse Montville Village 9:00am - 12:00pm 3 Day Stage 1 Recovery Green Montville Village 9:00am - 12:00pm Shuttle Bus to Clubhouse Green Montville Village 11:00am 3 Day - Stage 1 Finish Line Closed Green 3:00pm - 6:30pm Velo Expo Open/ Happy Hour Velo Clubhouse 4:00pm - 6:00pm Bike Collection Velo Clubhouse 4:00pm - 4:45pm 3 Day Velo - Stage 1 Awards Velo Clubhouse 4:45pm - 5:00pm Rider Stage Brief - 3 Day Velo Clubhouse SATURDAY, JULY 20 Time Event Place 5:30am Club House Open Velo Clubhouse 6:30am 3 Day - Stage 2 Start Velo Clubhouse 11:30am 3 Day - Stage 2 Finish Line Closed Velo Clubhouse 9:30am - 12:30pm Velo Recovery Velo Clubhouse 2:00pm - 7:00pm Velo Happy Hour/ Expo Open Velo Clubhouse 2:00pm - 6:00pm Velothon 1 Day Check In Open Velo Clubhouse 4:00pm - 4:45pm 3 Day Velo - Stage 2 Awards Velo Clubhouse 4:45pm - 5:00pm Rider Stage Brief - 1 and 3 Day Velo Clubhouse SUNDAY, JULY 21 Time Event Place 5:30am Club House Open Velo Clubhouse 6:30am 3 Day - Stage 3 Start and 1 Day - Start Velo Clubhouse 9:00am - 2:00pm Velo Recovery Hour Velo Clubhouse 11:30am - 1 Day Velo - 76km Awards Velo Clubhouse 12:00pm 12:00pm - 6:00pm Velo Expo Open/Happy Hour Velo Clubhouse 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1 Day Velo - 137km Awards Velo Clubhouse 1:00pm 3 Day - Stage 3 Finish Line Closed Velo Clubhouse 3:00pm - 4:00pm 3 Day Velo - Stage 3 Awards Velo Clubhouse

6 CLUBHOUSE

MASSAGE The Velo Clubhouse will be located at Cotton Tree Park, Maroochydore and will offer everything you A team of qualified masseuses will be on-site at the need pre and post ride each day. It will feature full- Velothon Sunshine Coast. service facilities for you and your bike, so you can relax and socialise with fellow riders. Massage costs is $20 for 15 minutes, $40 for 30 minutes, $60 for 45 minutes and only $80 for 60 In the morning, First Batch will be open for all those minutes. pre ride coffee needs, bike mechanics will be available, and Gear Drop will be open. Bookings essential – onsite bookings available depending on availability Once you arrive back post ride, First Batch will be there again to meet you for your complimentary http://velothonsunshinecoast.com/rider-info/rider- post ride caffeine needs, whilst enjoying recovery, support/ prior to the bar opening for Happy Hour to sit back, relax, unwind and chat with mates about the days ride. GEAR DROP LOCATION A Gear Drop will be available at the club house each morning for you to leave anything you need Cotton Tree Park (Maroochydore Rotary Park), pre or post ride. Gear will be available from the Maroochydore. clubhouse each day, on day 1, you will collect from the club house not from the Maleny finish area. OPERATING HOURS Riders must bring their own personal small bag and must be labelled with your number, labels provided. Thursday 18 July 2:00pm – 7:30pm

Friday 19 July 5:30am – 6:30am TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

9:30am – 7:00pm Sit back with friends, family and fellow riders each night and enjoy the Tour De France Highlights. Saturday 20 July 5:30am – 6:30am

2:00pm – 7:00pm

Sunday 21 July 5:30am – 6:30am

8:45am – 6:30pm

CLUBHOUSE HAPPY HOUR

Come down and enjoy a beverage at the Velo Clubhouse during Velo Clubhouse hours, provided by Brouhaha and First-Class Functions. Share some banter about what the next stage brings or how your stage went.

Thursday 18 July 2:00pm – 7:30pm

Friday 19 July 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Saturday 20 July 2:00pm – 7:00pm

Sunday 21 July 12:00pm – 6:00pm

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CHECK – IN ID Wristband

When (Each Team Member will receive their own wristband) Thursday 18 July 2:00pm to 6:45pm Your ID wristband must be worn at all times as this will be your entry to ‘cyclist only restricted areas.’ All Rider Kits must be picked up by 6:45pm Your ID wristband will be secured to your wrist prior Thursday 18 July. If you do not Check-In during to leaving Check-In. these times you will not be eligible to ride. 3 Day Velo – Navy Allow extra time when making travel arrangements. Maroochydore is a 20min drive from Sunshine Get Your Free Coffee Coast Airport or 1hr 15min (in good traffic conditions) from Brisbane Airport. Your wristband acts as your ticket to receive a free small coffee, available until 30 minutes after the Where last rider finishes each day at the Recovery Area Post Finish. Clubhouse Tent - Cotton Tree Park, Maroochydore (Maroochydore Rotary Park). REGISTRATION CHANGES

Bike racking will be available onsite (we 3 Day Velo Riders – recommend you bring a chain and lock to secure your bike). If you are wishing to transfer down to the 1 Day Velo (either 137km or 76km Velo), please contact Please do not bring your bike into the Check-In us at [email protected]. Please note area. transfers made after 21 June 2019 will not receive a personalised bib. What you will need Stage 3 Changes - If you feel as though on Stage 3 Photo Identification (Drivers Licence or Passport). you are unable to take part in the 137km route and You will not be able to pick up your ride pack wish to change to the 76km. Please advise staff without ID. Information on Saturday or a Staff member on Ride Morning. In the case that you are out on course and Only the person registered can pick up their Ride change your mind, the timing mats will advise you Kit at Check-In. have made this change. Please note that you will be ineligible for Stage 3, 3 Day Awards if you do Please note that it is illegal for someone else to swap to the 76km route. compete under your name or for you to compete under someone else’s name. This will result in All transfers can be made up until the 14 July, suspension from future IRONMAN 5:00pm by emailing Oceania/Multisport Races. [email protected] After this time transfers can be made onsite during Check-In hours at the Help Desk. Teams Same Check-In times and location apply to Teams. TEAMS All team members must Check-In during Check-In hours. One member will not be able to Check-In on Teams are made up of 4 Riders and will be behalf of the Team. Team members can check in categorised in their own category. Team’s at different times. categories are Male, Female or Mixed.

Your Race Kit Teams are required to wear the same jersey each day either being custom made, Rider Gift Jersey or (Each Team Member will receive their own pack) Leader Jersey (Stages 2 and 3). Bib Number, Bike Seat Post Number Sticker (including timing chip attached), Helmet Number Sticker, ID Wristband, Gear Bag Tags x 1.

RIDE BRIEFINGS RIDE JERSEYS Where As part of your registration you indicated your jersey Clubhouse Tent - Cotton Tree Park, Maroochydore and sock size. In the case you have ordered the (Maroochydore Rotary Park). wrong size, jersey and sock exchange will be available pending your preferred size is still All Riders will be required to attend the compulsory available. Please note only non-opened socks can Rider Briefings each night prior to the following be swapped. day’s stage. Location Thursday 18 July 7:00pm – 7:30pm 3 Day Velo Compulsory Rider Check In Briefing Friday 19 July 4:45pm – 5:00pm Stage 2 Compulsory Rider When Briefing Saturday 20 July Thursday 18 July 2:00pm – 6:45pm. 4:45pm – 5:00pm Stage 3 Compulsory Rider Briefing PRE-VELO TRAINING

Remember the Road Rules. Do not ride two abreast on narrow road sections and obey all traffic rules. Be courteous to motorists. Wearing your helmet whilst cycling is compulsory in Queensland and Police can issue on the spot fines for breach of this law. Make sure you lock your bike whenever you leave it.

9 1 DAY PRE-RIDE INFORMATION

CHECK – IN REGISTRATION CHANGES

When 137km to 76km - If you are wishing to transfer down to the 76km Velo, please contact us at Saturday 20 July 2:00pm to 6:00pm [email protected]. Please note transfers made after 21 June 2019 will not receive a All Rider Kits must be picked up by 6:00pm personalised bib. Saturday 20 July. If you do not Check-In during these times you will not be eligible to ride. Allow 76km to 137km - If you are wishing to transfer up extra time when making travel arrangements. to the 137km Velo, please contact us at Maroochydore is a 20min drive from Sunshine [email protected]. Please note transfers Coast Airport or 1hr 15min (in good traffic made after 21 June 2019 will not receive a conditions) from Brisbane Airport. personalised bib.

1 Day Velo to 3 Day Velo - If you are wishing to Where transfer up to the 3 Day Velo, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note transfers Clubhouse Tent - Cotton Tree Park, Maroochydore made after 21 June 2019 will not receive a (Maroochydore Rotary Park). Bike racking will be personalised bib. available onsite (we recommend you bring a chain and lock to secure your bike). Please do not bring All transfers can be made up until the 14 July, your bike into the Check-In area. 5:00pm by emailing [email protected] After this time What you will need transfers can be made onsite during Check-In hours at the Help Desk. Photo Identification (Drivers Licence or Passport). You will not be able to pick up your ride pack without ID. RIDE BRIEFING

Only the person registered can pick up their Ride All Riders will be required to attend the compulsory Kit at Check-In. Please note that it is illegal for Rider Briefing. Saturday 20 July 4:45pm – 5:00pm someone else to compete under your name or for Stage 3 Compulsory Rider Briefing you to compete under someone else’s name. This will result in suspension from future IRONMAN Oceania/Multisport Races. RIDER GIFT - SOCKS

Your Race Kit As part of your registration you indicated your sock size. In the case you have ordered the wrong size, Bib Number, Bike Seat Post Number Sticker sock exchange will be available pending your (including timing chip attached), Helmet Number preferred size is still available. Please note only Sticker, ID Wristband, Gear Bag Tag. non-opened socks can be swapped.

Where and When ID Wristband Check In Saturday 20 July 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Your ID wristband must be worn at all times as this will be your entry to ‘rider only restricted areas.’ Your ID wristband will be secured to your wrist prior PRE-VELO TRAINING to leaving Check-In. Remember the Road Rules. Do not ride two abreast 1 Day Velo 137km –Light Blue on narrow road sections and obey all traffic rules. 1 Day Velo 76km – Red Be courteous to motorists. Wearing your helmet whilst cycling is compulsory in Queensland and Get Your Free Coffee Police can issue on the spot fines for breach of this law. Make sure you lock your bike whenever you Your wristband acts as your ticket to receive a free leave it. Small coffee on Sunday at the recovery area at the Clubhouse.

10 RIDE INFORMATION

START When you ride, you must:

Each stage will incorporate a rolling ride start. • Ride as close as possible to the left side (or on the road shoulder) on a single lane road. Or, Please self-seed yourself into the appropriate pace group. The pace groups will start from the fastest to you may take up any position within the lane on the slowest pace group. The pace groups are as a multi-lane road follows: • Ride to the left of any oncoming vehicle • Do not overtake another vehicle on the left if 1. 32km p/h and Above that vehicle is indicating and turning left 2. 31km p/h – 30km p/h • Do not overtake another vehicle on the left if it is 3. 29km p/h – 28km p/h not safe 4. 27km p/h and under • Do not ride with more than 2 riders side by side unless you are overtaking another rider Riders will roll out in pairs of two and dependant on • Ride no more than 1.5m apart, if travelling traffic conditions there will need to be short breaks beside another rider. in the flow of the start. The start process could take • Wear a helmet up to 10 minutes If you ride at dusk or in weather conditions that Please note these pace groups may change make it difficult to see, you must display (either on depending on final rider registrations. the bicycle or on you):

NEUTRAL STARTS/FINISHES • A white light (flashing or steady) that can be clearly seen at least 200m from the front of the Each stage will begin at the Club House and will be bicycle a neutral start. The official starting mat, where • A red light (flashing or steady) that can be timing will begin will be located: clearly seen at least 200m from the back of the bicycle Stage 1- Bradman Ave, 5km from Start • A red reflector that can be clearly seen at least Stage 2- Bradman Ave, 5km from Start 50m from behind the bicycle—when a vehicle's Stage 3- Karawatha Dr, 8km From Start headlights shine on it.

There will also be a neutral finish. This will be For more information visit: located: • https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rule s/wheeled-devices/bicycle/ Stage 1- Main St, 2km from Montville Village Green • https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/fines Park /demerit/cycling/ Stage 2- Bradman Ave, 5km from Velothon Club House SPRINT SECTIONS Stage 3- Bradman Ave, 5km from Velothon Club House Sprint Sections will be on stage 2 &3 (137km course only) of the event, these will be Green Zone These neutral start and finishes ensure the safety of on Partially Closed Roads with limited local vehicle all riders, whilst riding though CBD area with access. Riders will be asked to stay on the left-hand increased number of traffic lights. side of the road during this period, the lane will be closed to traffic for the Sprint section. ROAD RULES Sprint Sections will be clearly marked by 2.5 m tall The Velothon Sunshine Coast is an open public Green Pillars and Timing Mats on the left-hand side road event, which incorporates small sections of for both the start and finish of the sprint section. In road closures for the Sprint and King of the order to be eligible for prizes it is the rider’s Mountain Stages. responsibility to ensure they cross the timing mat on entry and exit of the Sprint section. All riders are to obey all Queensland Road Rules. The Queensland Police will be patrolling the route Sprint results will be determined in cumulative time and any riders who breach the road rules may be trial style meaning that the fastest person through fined. all of the sprint sections will be determined the Sprint Leader. Each day a Sprint Leader will be presented at Awards and it is compulsorily for that

11 rider to wear the Green Sprinters jersey on the Recovery Station proceeding days ride. The Replenish Station will be located at the Finish For distances and locations please see Stage Line on Day 1 and the Clubhouse on Day 2 & 3. Information. Recovery Station will Offer: KING OF THE MOUNTAIN (KOM) • Bakery Item KOM Sections will be on stage of the event, Stage 3 • Coffee – free small coffee per rider (137m course only), these will be Green Zone on • Water Partially Closed Roads with limited local vehicle • Electrolyte access. Riders will be asked to stay on the left-hand • Watermelon side of the road during this period, the lane will be • Banana’s closed to traffic for the KOM. BE PREPARED KOM Sections will be clearly marked by 2.5 m tall White with Red Polka Dot Pillars and Timing Mats What to bring on the left-hand side for both the start and finish of the KOM section. In order to be eligible for prizes it is the rider’s responsibility to ensure they cross the Mandatory Gear timing mat on entry and exit of the KOM section. • Bicycle – TT Bikes not permitted KOM results will be determined in cumulative time • Two Water bottles trial style meaning that the fastest person through • Puncture Repair Kit (inc. spare inner tubes) all of the KOM sections will be determined the KOM • Rear Tail Light Leader. Each day a KOM Leader will be presented • Helmet (Australian Standard AS/NZ2063) at Awards and it is compulsorily for that rider to • Provided Bike Seat Sticker wear the White with Red Polka Dot Climbers jersey • Provided Wristband on the proceeding days ride. Recommended Gear For distances and locations please see Stage Information. • Food and Sports Nutrition • Sunscreen TRAIN CROSSINGS • Sunglasses • Warm Clothing/Rain Jacket On Day 3 of the event, the course goes over level • Small portion of Money crossings in Landsborough. It is imperative that riders are aware that if the gates come down, riders need to stop. To help with this and to ensure that no rider tries to tempt fate, the 100m either side of the crossing will be a Timing Dead Zone. This means that these 200m sections will be removed from all rider’s overall times and give every rider a fair opportunity should they be stopped for an extended period of time. Please follow all directions given by marshals at these points.

FEED, HYDRATION, REPLENISH STATIONS AND RECOVERY HOUR

Feed Stations

Feed Stations; located approximately 30km apart.

Feed Stations will Offer:

• Water • Electrolyte • Gels • Bars • Watermelon • Bananas

12 FIRST AID BIKE SUPPORT Basic first aid is available throughout the week. If Bike Mechanics will be located: you require medical attention we recommend that you visit our Information Booth or seek the • Roaming on course assistance of event personnel. • Expo

Medical staff will be situated at the Information Although Bike Mechanics will be on course to assist Booth located at the Clubhouse in Maroochydore. with issues it is imperative that riders bring all their own gear with them to fix any problems that may If you are out on course and require emergency arise. Mechanics will have some equipment to assistance, please call 000 first. If you don’t require assist but won’t be carrying any neutral spares. emergency medical assistance, please contact our EOC centre on 0434 204 376. LOST & FOUND PROPERTY

First Aid will be located at the following Any lost or found property that is handed in will be locations on each Stage at: taken to the Information Booth in the Velo Clubhouse, Cotton Tree Park, Maroochydore. • Start Lines Please note that no responsibility or liability is taken • Hydration Stations by the Event Organisers for lost property. For any • Feed Stations enquiries after the event please contact IRONMAN • Finish Lines on 1300 761 384 or [email protected] • Roaming on course

It is strongly advised that you have adequate personal insurance regardless of whether you are an Australian resident or from overseas. We highly recommend that Australian residents hold valid private health insurance and that international riders check with their travel insurance or personal insurance provider to confirm what they are covered for.

Under Australian legislation, all non-Australian residents are not covered for medical costs or ambulance transport costs. If you have an accident you must pay for your own medical expenses and transport. Hence it is recommended you obtain adequate personal medical insurance or travel insurance with the relevant coverage.

SAG WAGON

The Sag Wagon will collect riders who are unable to complete the event/stage. Collected riders will be transported back to the Clubhouse, this may be via Feed Hydration Stations if required.

Should you require a Sag Wagon at any time, please wave down an official and they will contact IRONMAN for Sag Wagon deployment. Alternatively advise volunteers at the nearest Feed Hydration Station.

Please note delays in Sag Wagon transport are expected. To assist with a prompt response, please do not move from your reported location once a Sag Wagon has been requested as this could affect their ability to locate and transport you.

Reference Location KM Date Cut Off CUT OFF TIMES Point Marker Time

Riders are expected to ride at an average of 22km/h Stage 1 or higher. If riders slip behind the average speed Start Line The Esplanade, Cotton 0 Friday19 6.40 AM they will be riding unassisted under their own steam Tree July 2019 home. Support from Feed and Hydration Stations will be unavailable after these times and timing mats for the Sprint, King of the Mountain and Finish Feed Yandina, (Wharf St) 22.6 Friday19 7.12 AM Line will be pulled up. Station 1 July 2019

This is due to the limited amount of closure we have Feed Gheerulla, (Pioneer 56.4 Friday19 8.50 AM for the roads being used. At the point of being cut Station 2 Park) July 2019 off you will be offered to ride in the Sag Wagon home or you can continue to ride. Please refer to Feed Mapelton, (George Wyer 80.7 Friday19 10.20AM the table for further detail around where cut off Station 3 Lookout) July 2019 times will occur throughout all days.

On Day 3 or during the 1 Day Velo – 137km ride if Finish Montville, Village Green 118.3 Friday19 10.45 PM you miss the cut off point on Eumundi Range Road Line Park (Main St) July 2019 at 8:20am, you will be directed back via the 76km course or given the option of a Sag Wagon. Due to Stage 2 tight road closures we cannot allow riders to ride Start Line The Esplanade, Cotton 0 Saturday 6.40 AM further than this. Tree 20 July 2019

Feed Girraween, (Eenie Creek 42.1 Saturday 8.43 AM Station 1 Rd) 20 July 2019

Feed Eumundi (Caplick Way) 68.2 Saturday 9.45 AM Station 2 20 July 2019

Feed Yandina, (Wharf St) 82.0 Saturday 10.20 AM Station 3 20 July 2019

Finish The Esplanade, Cotton 103 Saturday 11.3 AM Line Tree 20 July 2019

Stage 3

Start Line The Esplanade, Cotton 0 Sunday 21 6.40 AM Tree July 2019

Feed Landsborough (Gympie 40.9 Sunday 21 8.29 AM Station 1 Rd) July 2019

Feed Peachester (Peachester 54.8 Sunday 21 8.50 AM Station 2 Rd) July 2019

Feed Maleny (Mount View Rd) 87.3 Sunday 22 10.23 AM Station 3 July 2018

Feed Montville (Main St) 101.1 Sunday 22 11.15 AM Station 4 July 2018

Finish The Esplanade, Cotton 137.0 Sunday 22 1.00 PM Line Tree July 2018

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COURSE

KM Road Action Detail

Cotton Tree Park, 0.0 START Maroochydore 0.4 The Esplanade RIGHT Duporth Ave 8.2 David Low Way LEFT Bli Bli Rd 9.0 Bli Bli Rd RIGHT Willis Rd 9.5 Willis Rd RIGHT Thomas Rd 21.6 Wharf St RIGHT Nambour North Connection Rd 22.6 Feed Station 1 Wharf St 32.0 Bunya Rd LEFT W Eumundi Rd 56.4 Feed Station 2 Pioneer Park 62.4 Eumundi Kenilworth Rd LEFT Obi Obi Rd 76.0 Obi Obi Rd LEFT George Wyer-Scenic Dr 76.0 George Wyer-Scenic Dr KOM KOM 1 Stage 2 Start 77.4 George Wyer-Scenic Dr KOM KOM 1 Stage 2 Finish 80.7 Feed Station 3 George Wyer Lookout 81.8 Obi Obi Rd RIGHT Flaxton Dr 90.0 Main St FINISH Montville, Village Green Park

START LOCATION

Location: Velo Clubhouse Cotton Tree Park, Cotton Tree

Start Time: 6:30am

Distance: 90km Hinterland Stage

FINISH LOCATION

Location: Montville Village Green, Main Street, Montville

Riders who chose to ride back to accommodation or the clubhouse from the finish line do so under their own liability

TRANSPORT

Due to the distance from the Velo Clubhouse the finish line for Stage 1, an included Rider and Bike Transport paid service has been provided.

All bikes will be returned to Velo Clubhouse by 4:00pm on Friday 19 July, this is a process that will take time and we ask for your patience during this process.

Transport does not need to be pre-booked but will be a rotating service from 9:30am – 12:30pm or one hour from the last rider finisher

STAGE 2 INFORMATION – SATURDAY 20 JULY

COURSE

KM Road Action Detail

Cotton Tree Park, 0.0 START Maroochydore 0.4 The Esplanade RIGHT Duporth Ave 12.2 David Low Way RIGHT Ocean Dr 15.6 Ocean Dr SPRINT Sprint 1 Stage 1 Start 16.2 Ocean Dr SPRINT Sprint 1 Stage 1 Finish 17.8 Mudjimba Esplanade RIGHT David Low Way 41.6 David Low Way LEFT Heathland Dr 42.1 Feed Station 1 Eenie Creek Rd 49.1 Eumundi Noosa Rd RIGHT Beckmans Rd 52.5 Beckmans Rd LEFT Cooroy Noosa Rd 53.5 Cooroy Noosa Rd LEFT Gyndier Dr 53.6 Gyndier Dr KOM KOM 1 Stage 1 Start 56.5 Gyndier Dr KOM KOM 1 Stage 1 Finish 56.8 Gyndier Dr LEFT Sunrise Rd 62.0 Sunrise Rd RIGHT Sunrise Rd 65.6 Sunrise Rd LEFT Eumundi Range Rd 68.0 Eumundi Range Rd RIGHT Caplick Way 68.2 Feed Station 2 Caplick Way 68.4 Caplick Way LEFT Memorial Dr 69.7 Memorial Dr LEFT Eumundi Noosa Rd 81.0 Nambour North Connection Rd LEFT Wharf St

82.0 Feed Station 3 Wharf St 93.0 Thomas Rd LEFT Willis Rd 93.6 Willis Rd LEFT Bli Bli Rd 94.3 Bli Bli Rd RIGHT David Low Way 102.1 Duporth Ave LEFT The Esplanade 102.5 Esplanade FINISH Finish

START LOCATION

Location: Velo Clubhouse Cotton Tree Park, Cotton Tree

Start Time: 6:30am

Distance: 103km Coastal Stage

FINISH LOCATION

Location: Velo Clubhouse Cotton Tree Park, Cotton Tree

SUNDAY 21 JULY STAGE 3 AND 1 DAY (137KM/76KM) INFORMATION

137KM COURSE

KM Road Action Detail 0.0 The Esplanade START Cotton Tree Park 0.3 The Esplanade RIGHT King St 1.2 Sixth Ave LEFT Aerodrome Rd 3.3 Alexander Parade RIGHT Buderim St 6.5 Mooloolaba Rd LEFT Golf Links Rd 7.9 Golf Links Rd RIGHT Karawatha Dr 10.3 Karawatha Dr Continue Ballinger Rd 11.9 Ballinger Rd LEFT Stringybark Rd 14.2 Stringybark Rd RIGHT Sippy Downs Dr 18.8 Old Bruce Highway LEFT Ilkley Rd 27.3 Ilkley Rd LEFT McGilchrist Rd 27.7 McGilchrist Rd LEFT Rosebed St 33.9 Old Gympie Rd RIGHT Mooloolaba Connection Rd 35.5 Mooloolaba Connection Rd LEFT Tunnel Ridge Rd 40.9 Feed Station 1 Landsborough 40.3 Tunnel Ridge Rd RIGHT Gympie St N 48.0 Old Gympie Rd RIGHT Peachester Rd 54.5 Feed Station 2 Peachester 54.7 Peachester Rd LEFT Commissioners Flat Rd 59.4 Old Commissioners Flat Rd SPRINT Sprint 1 Stage 3 START 61.3 Old Commissioners Flat Rd SPRINT Sprint 1 Stage 3 FINISH 62.7 Old Commissioners Flat Rd RIGHT Peachester Rd 65.5 Peachester Rd LEFT Booroobin Rd 65.5 Booroobin Rd KOM KOM 1 Stage 3 START 71.6 Booroobin Rd KOM KOM 1 Stage 3 FINISH 83.0 Maleny Stanley River Rd RIGHT Mountain View Rd 87.3 Feed Station 3 Mary Cairncross Reserve 89.3 Mountain View Rd LEFT Landsborough Maleny Rd 90.5 Landsborough Maleny Rd RIGHT Maleny Montville Rd 101.0 Feed Station 4 Montville 106.3 Flaxton Rd RIGHT Philipps Rd 108.2 Philipps Rd RIGHT Dulong Rd 115.9 Blackhall Range RIGHT Parsons Knob Rd 116.0 Parsons Knob Rd LEFT Reids Rd 116.8 Reids Rd LEFT Mullers Rd 118.3 Blackhall St RIGHT Wakefield St 120.7 Taintons Rd LEFT Woombye Palmwoods Rd 129.7 Diddillibah Rd RIGHT Petrie Creek Rd 130.2 Petrie Creek Rd RIGHT David Low Way 135.9 Duporth Ave LEFT Duporth Ave 136.3 Duporth Ave LEFT The Esplanade 152.3 The Esplanade FINISH Cotton Tree Pack

76KM COURSE

START LOCATION

Location: Velo Clubhouse Cotton Tree Park, Cotton Tree

Start Time: 6:30am

Distance: 137km (3 Day and 1 Day Velo Riders) and 76km (1 Day Velo Riders)

FINISH LOCATION

Location: Velo Clubhouse Cotton Tree Park

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AWARDS Categories

Daily awards will be held at the Velo Clubhouse, Category Gender Cotton Tree Park Maroochydore. U23 Male U23 Female 3 Day Velo Open Male Open Female When Masters Male Masters Female Day 1 & 2: 4:00pm – 4:45pm Grand Masters Male Grand Masters Female Day 3: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Team Male Team Female Daily Stage Winners – Stage winners within each Team Mixed category will be awarded a Stage Winner Trophy for each Stage of the event. * Each Team Member will receive either a trophy or Leaders Jersey if they are Stage Winners/Leaders Leaders Jerseys – 1 Day Velo (137km & 76km) Under 23 – White Leaders Jersey When Open and Masters – Yellow Leaders Jersey 76km: 11:30am – 12:00pm Grand Masters – Red Leaders Jersey 137km: 1:00pm – 1:30pm Teams (Male, Female and Mixed) – Blue Leaders Jersey Overall Winners – Overall winners for each distance within each category will be awarded a Stage 1 – Leaders Jerseys will be awarded to top Winners Trophy. Rider within each category. Sprint Leader Jersey – A Sprint Jersey will be Stage 2 – Leaders Jerseys will be awarded to the awarded to the winner from the 137km distance top Rider whose results are combined from Stage 1 only. and Stage 2, within each category. King of the Mountain (KOM) Leader Jersey - A Stage 3 – Leaders Jerseys will be awarded to the KOM Jersey will be awarded to the winner from the overall winner (All 3 Stages combined) within each 137km distance only. category. Categories Sprint Leader Jersey – Individuals and Team Members will be competing for the Sprint Leader Category Gender Jersey for Stage 2 & 3. Please note for each Stage U23 Male your time from each Sprint Section will be combined U23 Female to determine the Sprint Leader for each Open Male stage/overall winner. Open Female Masters Male King of the Mountain (KOM) Leader Jersey - Masters Female Individuals and Team Members will be competing Grand Masters Male for the KOM Leader Jersey for each Stage. Please Grand Masters Female note for each Stage your time from each KOM Section will be combined to determine the KOM Leader for each stage/overall winner.

If you are awarded a Leaders, Sprint or KOM jersey it is compulsory to wear it for the following days Stage.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOOD TRUCKS AND BAR SECURE BIKE PARKING

Food Trucks will be onsite serving up both healthy At the Velothon Clubhouse during event scheduled and naughty street food during Velo Happy Hour, opening times Secure Bike Parking will be available we will also have local Maleny brewery Brouhaha for a limited number of bikes located in the Cotton onsite pouring the sweetest of nectar. First Class Tree Park Car Park. We ask that riders also carry Functions will also be there with their sparkling bike locks with them should the secure bike parking be full. Your bike is the key to a great weekend, so garden bar and finally Noosa roasters First Batch its safety is paramount. coffee will be slinging beans during the Recovery hour each day. If it is great local Food, Beer and CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS Wine that tickles your imagination we have it all in the Clubhouse Please take time to make yourself aware of all changed traffic conditions for yourself and all INFORMATION cyclists on race day.

Information will be located the Velo Clubhouse, Changed Traffic Conditions Maroochydore and will be open during the following times: EVENT CONTACT DETAILS

Thursday 18 July 2:00pm – 7:30pm Police Friday 19 July 2:00pm – 6:00pm Maroochydore Police Station Saturday 20 July 2:00pm – 6:00pm 3 Cornmeal Pde, Maroochydore, 4558 Sunday 21 July 8:45am – 6:00pm Phone: (07) 5475 2444

EXPO Nambour General Hospital Hospital Rd, Nambour QLD 4560 Expo will be located the Velo Clubhouse, Phone: (07) 5470 6600 Maroochydore and will be open during the following times: Sunshine Coast University Public Hospital Doherty Rd, Birtinya, QLD 4575 Thursday 18 July 2:00pm – 7:30pm Phone: (07) 5202 0000 Friday 19 July 2:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday 20 July 2:00pm – 6:00pm LOCAL SERVICES Sunday 21 July 12:00pm – 6:00pm Suncoast Cabs 13 10 08

RIDER TRACKING GENERAL CONTACTS Tourist Information Download your Velothon Sunshine Coast App by Visitor Information Centre – Maroochydore searching Velothon Sunshine Coast in your App Sixth Ave & Melrose Parade, Maroochydore QLD Store or Google Play store. There will be limited 4558 timing mats located around the course on each (07) 5458 8842 Stage. As the rider crosses the timing mat, the app will update with their time and location. Transport Services Sunbus Buses If you ‘follow’ your rider, you will receive push Phone: 07 5450 7888 notifications from key timing mats. Event Team PARKING E: [email protected] Ph: 1300 761 384 Parking will be on surrounding local streets (please ensure that you are aware of the changed traffic conditions) and abide by all parking signs.

Goodluck,

Velothon Sunshine Coast Team

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