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AN D GUIDE D OPERATE SUNDAY 2 MAY 2021 mudgeeclassic.com.au Lowe Wines, Mudgee, NSW Food Lover’s Loop WELCOME FROM THE CLASSICS FOUNDER

Welcome to the inaugural Mudgee Classic!

Like you, we are very excited about this new Classics event, the Mudgee region is one we have long-admired here at Bicycling Australia.

Organisers are deeply grateful for the ongoing support of funding partner Destination NSW, it’s encouraging to see regional areas such as Mudgee receiving solid support from the state government.

I also thank the Mayor of Mudgee, Des Kennedy, who has backed us from day one. He and his amazing team at the Mid-Western Council have warmly welcomed us all to the region and we will do all we can to make them proud.

Riders are absolutely everything to us and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you MEET for your support. Some of you are doing your first Classic in our series of events, and some are doing there 8th! We say thank you, and wish you all the best over the event THE TEAM weekend. Enjoy the experience and ride safely. James Yaffa, Classics Founder Mudgee has a deep and rich history, as do the surrounding villages of Gulgong, Rylstone and Kandos. Your presence in these towns will be welcomed and we’re sure you’ll enjoy David Kemp, Ride Director the food, wine and amazing scenery that makes up this stunning region. Vanessa Burges, To our sponsors, thank you! Your support makes this event possible and we encourage Event Director all participants to meet our partners while enjoying the official event village. These Jasmine companies are leaders in their field and we are very proud to have them aboard. Sutherland, Marketing & Event Staff and volunteers are critical to events of this magnitude and I thank all involved Manager – a lot goes on behind the scenes with your safety and a smooth, successful event Nat Bromhead, our priorities. Editor-In-Chief

On behalf of the Mudgee Classic team led by Vanessa Burges, I wish you all the best Claudia Oprya, Communications and I look forward to seeing you on the start line and at the post-event celebrations in Assistant the village! Kea Pleasance, Sincerely, Media & Sponsorship James Yaffa, Founder, The Classics Manager

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 3 WELCOME FROM THE RIDE DIRECTOR

Welcome to the 2021 Mudgee Classic, following on from the success of the other Classic events we have brought the Classics to the Mudgee region!

The 2020 Mudgee Classic was postponed due to COVID-19, so I am extremely happy to welcome you all here on the Start line for the 2021 event! I hope that you enjoy your experience. This is the inaugural event for Mudgee and it is almost sold out!!

This guide will give you all the details you need for the event, for each course, how to prepare and what to bring on the day. If you then have any further questions before the event, please don’t hesitate to flick us an email. Otherwise, come ready to ride an unforgettable cycling event around a scenic course.

Keep safety at the forefront of your mind when out riding. The roads are mostly still open to traffic. Shout out a “Hi” or words of encouragement to other riders on-course. Let them know your intent to pass by saying “rider right” to ensure safety on our roads. Remember that this Gran Fondo event is a ride, not a race. Ride to your abilities and respect all road rules, other riders and road users.

There will be Traffic Controllers out on-course for your safety, we will also have volunteers on the course to provide direction for you, so please follow their instructions and listen to their warnings.

Also please remember that this is a COVID safe event, so please keep your 1.5m social distancing and use the sanitising stations provided around the event regularly. We will also have QR codes to check-in when required for contact tracing.

Please enjoy the full hospitality of the Event Village once you have completed your ride. There will be live music, gourmet food stalls and bars to enjoy your complimentary drink.

Let’s make 2021 a year to remember for the Mudgee Classic!

Cheers, David Kemp, Ride Director

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 4 WELCOME FROM THE NSW GOVERNMENT

On behalf of the NSW Government, I am delighted to welcome you to the inaugural Mudgee Classic.

The Mudgee Classic is the second NSW-based cycling event for Bicycling Australia, catering for all riding abilities and offering three unique courses that will showcase the region’s spectacular scenery. The NSW Government is proud to support this event via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Events such as the Mudgee Classic are the lifeblood of many regional towns, generating substantial economic and social benefits for local communities, which is why we’ll continue to do all we can to provide support to the NSW visitor economy and tourism and events industry.

I wish all competitors the best of luck and encourage visitors to take some time outside the main event to explore one of Australia’s finest food and wine regions.

The Hon. Stuart Ayres, Minister for Tourism

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 5 CONTENTS

Welcome from Merchandise 16 35km Social Classic The Classics founder 3 course warnings 28 Parking map 18 Welcome from the 35km Social Classic Ride Director 4 Road closures 19 rest stop 29 Welcome from the NSW 170km Maxi Classic 20 Government 5 On-course support 30 170km Maxi Classic COVID-19 Safe event 7 course warnings 21 Important information 31

Schedule of events 8 170km Maxi Classic Rules & regulations from course warnings 22 Registration kit 9 NSW Police 32 170km Maxi Classic Seat post sticker 10 Rider behaviour 33 rest stops & cut-off times 23 Start Line 11 Fundraising 35 120km Challenge Classic 24 Start Line map 12 120km Challenge Classic Stay connected 35 Packing list 13 course warnings 25 What to do 36 Finish Line / Event Village 14 120km Challenge Classic rest stops & cut-off times 26 Thank you 37 Finish Line / Event Village map 15 35km Social Classic 27 With thanks to our Partners 38

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 6 COVID-19 SAFE EVENT

The Mudgee Classic will be operating as a COVID Safe event.

We have been working closely with NSW Health and relevant Government agencies to ensure best COVID Safe practices are adopted throughout the event. The Mudgee Classic has a COVID-19 Safety Plan for both the on-course and village areas.

UNDER THE CURRENT NSW HEALTH GUIDELINES. ●● Community sporting activities can operate to a maximum number of 3,000 participants. ●● The Event Village must operate under the rule one person per two square metres.

STAY HOME IF SICK OUR COVID SAFE EVENT STRATEGY* IS; ●● If you, or your supporter are experiencing any COVID-related symptoms (such as a sore throat, cough or fever), please do not attend the event. ●● Practice social distancing across all event areas. Follow event signage (including ground signage) regarding appropriate social distancing between other participants and event staff / volunteers. ●● Hand sanitiser will be available at the Start Line, all rest stops and in the Event Village. PRACTICE SOCIAL All participants, supporters, staff and volunteers are to use the hand sanitiser to DISTANCING ensure good hygiene practice. ●● Participants will commence the event at staggered start times and encouraged to arrive just before their nominated time to reduce gathering at the Start Line. ●● Record keeping for all participants will occur via the unique seat post identification stickers. All supporters, staff and volunteers must check in using the Service NSW QR code at our information desk at both the Start Line and the Event Village areas. ●● Additional cleaning of toilets, services and high touch areas will occur throughout the event. USE SANITISER ●● Event signage will be displayed prominently through the event.

(*Please note: The information above is based on the current Public Health Order. COVID guidelines may change and we will update the event website accordingly)

CHECK IN

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 7 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY 1 MAY 2021

Glen Willow Regional 1:00pm – 4:00pm Registration kit collection Sports Complex, Mudgee

1:00pm – 4:00pm Event Village open: shop merchandise Glen Willow Regional and cycling exhibitor stalls Sports Complex, Mudgee

SUNDAY 2 MAY 2021

Glen Willow Regional 6:00am – 7:00am Registration kit collection Sports Complex, Mudgee

6:00am Coffee shops open on the Start Line: Outside the Square, Butcher Shop Café and OCo + The Juice

6:00am Mechanical assistance and Bag Drop available

7:00am 170km Maxi Riders Start Church St, Mudgee

7:30am 120km Challenge Riders Start Church St, Mudgee

8:00am 35km Social Riders Start Church St, Mudgee

Event Village opens: gourmet food trucks, local 10:00am Glen Willow Regional beer and wine, live music, cycling exhibitor stalls Sports Complex, Mudgee

Glen Willow Regional 4:00pm Event Village closes Sports Complex, Mudgee

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 8 REGISTRATION KIT

All riders will be allocated a registration kit which contains your Rider Identification Number, key event information and a token for a free beer, wine or soft drink which can be redeemed in the Event Village on Sunday, 2 May.

Riders who deferred their registration from 2020, and new riders who paid for postage, will have their registration kits and any merchandise ordered mailed out late March.

All other riders are required to collect their kit and ordered merchandise from the Event Village, at either time below:

SATURDAY 1 MAY 2021

1:00pm – 4:00pm Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex, Mudgee SUNDAY 2 MAY 2021

6:00am – 7:00am Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex, Mudgee

Please have your ID ready for identification.

If there are any issues with your registration, or if you have event related questions, please visit the Registration Tent within the above times.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Please make sure the following numbers are saved in your mobile phone. They are also listed on your seat post sticker.

EVENT EMERGENCY NUMBER: EVENT HOTLINE: 0447 182 425 0447 463 614 Police & medical emergencies only General enquiries & mechanical assistance

Download the EMERGENCY+ app to assist with sharing your location in the event of an incident.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 9 SEAT POST STICKER

Your seat post sticker clearly displays your unique Rider Identification Number. Place this around your seat post – without it you will not have access to the Start/Finish areas or on-course support. Your personal details are recorded with this number and it will be used for identification if medical attention is required.

If driving, please do not put the seat post sticker on your bike before arriving to the event. Going along the freeway at 110kph is not advised for the stickers as they will deteriorate and become ineffective.

It is compulsory this is attached to your seat post during the event. Please do not alter, cut, or fold your sticker.

You will also find a Tube Sticker which identifies key points on the course suchas rest stops (please note that these were printed for the 2020 event and the Finish Line location has changed to Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex).

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 10 START LINE

The Start Line is located on Church St in Mudgee, 1.5km from the Finish Line and Event Village at Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex. Riders are to familiarise themselves on how to get from the parking areas to the start area. Please refer to the enclosed Parking Map on page 18.

START TIMES

Riders will be sent off in waves of 75 riders between the following times:

7:00am – 7:30am 170km Maxi Classic Riders

7:30am – 8:00am 120km Challenge Classic Riders

8:00am – 8:20am 35km Social Classic Riders

MECHANICS & BAG DROP SERVICE

Mechanical assistance will be available at the Start Line from 6am. Please also take advantage of our Bag Drop service located on the Start Line, at the Bylong Valley Rest Stop (170km riders only) and Lue Rd Rest Stop (120km riders “way out” only).

Riders can use this service to return items to the Event Village ie: if they have any extra clothes at the start to keep warm, extra shoes to put on for the Event Village, towel, nutrition etc. Please ensure your bag is labelled clearly. Please collect your bag post-event from the Event Village.

Note: Event Management takes no responsibility for any valuables being lost or misplaced.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 11 START LINE MAP

MUDGEE CBD ROAD CLOSURES The following roads will be closed on Sunday 2 May EVENT VILLAGE & between 4am – 9am. FINISH LINE 1KM RIDE SHORT ALONG BIKE PATH STREET Church St: between Short St & Mortimer St Mortimer St: between Perry St & Lewis St DIRECTION Detours in place, please MARKET OF RIDERS follow Altus Traƒc STREET Management directions. MARKET STREET

CHURCH STREET

PERRY OCO + STREET THE JUICE MORTIMER STREET

CHALLENGE ASSEMBLY BUTCHER SHOP CAFE MAXI ASSEMBLY SOCIAL ASSEMBLY

OUTSIDE Start MORTIMER THE SQUARE STREET Cafes (open from 6am)

First Aid LEWIS Mechanic CHURCH STREET STREET Bag Drop

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 12 PACKING LIST

Please be aware phone reception is limited throughout the course.

BIKE

HELMET

PHOTO ID

GLASSES

NUTRITION

PUMP One on the bike and a track pump in the car for the pre-ride top up. There will be pumps available at the start but there may be a line-up

CYCLE SHOES

CYCLING KIT Suitable for the days condition – socks, knicks, jersey, gloves, under shirt

FRONT AND REAR BIKE LIGHTS PREPARING YOURSELF FOR ROUGH REGIONAL WEATHER APPROPRIATE CYCLING GEAR ROADS 2× INNER TUBES Riders should be able to change tubes by 1. GLOVES themselves, it would be a good idea to practice Make sure you bring a pair of well-padded palm before the event cycling gloves with good grip.

C02 CANISTER AND CARTRIDGES 2. TYRES We recommend 28mm minimum width tyres, TYRE LEVERS but check your rim size and frame clearances to make sure the larger tyre will fit. CHAMOIS CREAM 3.TYRE PRESSURE SUN CREAM Tyre pressure will have a major effect of your comfort. If you put on 28mm the tyre pressure MULTI-TOOL should be about 80-90psi max (10-20psi less then you normally would). 2× WATER BOTTLES – FILLED For more tips, click here

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 13 FINISH LINE / EVENT VILLAGE

The Finish Line and Event Village are located at Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex. This is also the recommended parking spot. Please refer to the Parking Map on page 18.

The Event Village will be a hub of live music, gourmet food stalls, local beer and wine and cycling exhibitor stalls.

EVENT VILLAGE OPENING HOURS Saturday 1 May: Mechanics, registration kit collection 1:00pm – 4:00pm and cycling exhibitors only

Sunday 2 May: Full Event Village: live music, gourmet food 10:00am – 4:00pm stalls, bar, cycling exhibitors, and more!

FINISHER MEDAL All riders will be rewarded with a Mudgee Classic Finisher Medal when they finish the ride.

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY 14 FINISH LINE / EVENT VILLAGE MAP

AMP HUMAN

MENTAL WHEELS FOUNDATION

VOLVO VELOMATS

CINETTICA

REGISTRATION SAT CHAPTER2 MERCH SUN ATHLETES GEL MERCH SAT MASSAGE BAG DROPSUN MUDGEE MECHANICSAT TOURISM BAG DROP SUN

MENS SHED SAUSAGE SIZZLE SHIMANO/ LAZER THE COFFEE FLOAT

COVID CHECKIN VILLAGE DESK ENTRY CHURCH ST EATERY

MARC’S BBQ

FIRST AID

CRAIGMOOR WINERY SCHWALBE HILLBILLY CIDER MUDGEE BREWING CO ORBEA PIETER VAN GENT WINERY

STAGE

STALL GU 53 FOOD CO HOLDER PARKI FUNKY BREWSTER ABBY’S KITCHEN N G BROUGHT TO YOU BY 15 MERCHANDISE

Visit the Merchandise Tent to shop a range of Mudgee Classic and Bicycling Australia kit, plus claim your Sneak Peek offer for the 2021 Bowral Classic!

MUDGEE CLASSIC 2020 JERSEY $65 Limited sizes available

MUDGEE CLASSIC CAP $15

BICYCLING AUSTRALIA × CAMELBAK WATER BOTTLE $25 BICYCLING AUSTRALIA × VELOPAC CYCLING WALLET $50 THE CLASSICS BICYCLING SNEAK PEEK OFFERS AUSTRALIA MULTI-TOOL Visit the Merchandise Tent to claim your Sneak Peek offer for the 2021 Noosa $15 Classic & Bowral Classic events.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 16 APPAREL RANGE BY

SHOP THE RANGE AT THE MERCHANDISE TENT, OR ORDER ONLINE NOW: www.bicyclingaustralia.com.au/shop PARKING MAP

EVENT VILLAGE

PITTS LANE GLEN WILLOW REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX FINISH LINE GLEN WILLOW REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX EVENT VILLAGE & FINISH LINE SHORT 1KM RIDE ALONG BIKE PATH TO START LINE

ULAN ROAD

PITTS LANE LUE ROAD

SHORT STREET DIRECTION CASTLEREAGH OF RIDERS HIGHWAY

MARKET STREET START LINE

CHURCH STREET MORTIMER STREET

PARKING LOCATIONS This is the recommended parking spot as there is a cycle path direct to GLEN WILLOW REGIONAL the Start Line on Church St. Distance to the Start Line is 1.5km. SPORTS COMPLEX Ulan Rd & Pitts Lane, Mudgee Parking at Glen Willow is open from 4am – 5pm on Sunday, 2 May. Gates will be locked at dusk. No parking along Pitts Lane within Glen Willow.

ADDITIONAL PARKING Both parking spots are 500m from the Start Line and 1.5km from the Mudgee Council Carpark – Event Village at Glen Willow. These sites are expected to fill fast so 51 Short St, Mudgee please be aware you may need to park elsewhere. Byron Place – off Perry St, Mudgee

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 18 ROAD CLOSURES

Please be aware of the following road closures in place on Sunday, 2 May 2021.

Sections of Church St and Mortimer St, Mudgee will be closed from 4:00am – 9:00am on Sunday, 2 May 2021.

●● Church St: between Short St & Mortimer St ●● Mortimer St: between Perry St & Kmart Carpark entrance

Lue Rd will be closed from 6:30am – 4:00pm on Sunday, 2 May 2021.

Riders will be travelling on Lue Rd in both directions with a dedicated Rest Stop and support provided by the local Lue Public School P&C. To ensure a safe event for all riders, volunteers, and spectators; Altus Traffic management will oversee all traffic movement on Lue Rd during event times with direction given for travel dependant of current rider locations throughout the day.

Additional resources from NSW Police will monitor the road throughout the day, and escort vehicles will assist with all required local traffic movements.

MUDGEE

LUE

MARKET STREET

START LINE LUE ROAD

CHURCH STREET CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY MORTIMER STREET KMART

RYLESTONE

Visit mudgeeclassic.com.au/community for further information regarding road closures.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 19 170KM MAXI CLASSIC

Start End 60 Event Village KM 40 King/Queen of KM the Mountain CAUTION: BYLONG Hydration Station DANGEROUS WOLLAR DESCENT Food Station ROAD First Aid 80 Toilets COOYAL KM 20 KM

BYLONG ULAN VALLEY WAY ROAD

100 KM

MUDGEE 160 HAVILAH KM

LUE MONIVAE BREAKFAST 140 KM CREEK APPLE TREE FLAT

CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY LUE 120 ROAD KM To view the MEROO map online 5km RYLSTONE CLICK HERE

800M 77 108 138143 KM KM KM KM

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0KM 20KM 40KM 60KM 80KM 100KM 120KM 140KM 160KM

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 20 170KM MAXI CLASSIC COURSE WARNINGS

Riders will be overtaking other riders, including those from different events within the 0 KM – Mudgee Classic at different points on-course. FINISH LINE/ EVENT VILLAGE CAUTION OTHER RIDERS ON-COURSE WHO WILL BE FASTER OR SLOWER RISK RATING: 3/5 Very high risk of road kill being on the road for all courses. 0 KM – FINISH LINE/ CAUTION ROAD KILL – LOOK OUT FOR IT AND POINT IT OUT FOR ALL RIDERS EVENT VILLAGE RISK RATING: 4/5

0 KM – Look out for any emergency services vehicles that may have lights and sirens on and FINISH LINE/ keep left to allow them to pass safely. EVENT VILLAGE RISK RATING: 3/5

The intersection of Ulan and Wollar Rd 11.2 KM CAUTION BUSY INTERSECTION CAUTION DANGEROUS INTERSECTION RISK RATING 4/5

CAUTION ROUGH ROAD ON WOLLAR RD – LOOK OUT FOR POTHOLES AND ROUGH SECTIONS 11.2 KM – 57 KM RISK RATING 4/5 TIMING OFF point for the duration of Munghorn Gap 30.9 KM CAUTION SLOW DOWN RISK RATING 3/5 Munghorn Gap is a very dangerous descent CAUTION NARROW, TWISTY WITH SOME SECTIONS, POOR SURFACE 34.4 KM OBEY THE COURSE SAFETY MARSHALLS RISK RATING 5/5 43.3 KM TIMING BACK ON

CAUTION SHARP BEND ON DESCENT INTO WOLLAR 47.6 KM RISK RATING 4/5

Riding through Wollar township 49.2 KM – 50.1 KM CAUTION TRAFFIC AND LIVESTOCK RISK RATING 2/5

Loose gravel 74.9 KM CAUTION RIGHT-HAND TURN RISK RATING 2/5

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 21 170KM MAXI CLASSIC COURSE WARNINGS

Rest Stop: Bylong 77.3 KM CAUTION RIDERS SLOWING DOWN AND ENTERING AND EXITING THE REST STOP RISK RATING 4/5

CAUTION SHARP RIGHT-HAND BEND – KEEP LEFT 93.6 KM RISK RATING 4/5

KEEP LEFT on KOM/QOM CLIMB 103 KM – 108 KM RISK RATING 4/5 Hydration Station: Growee 108.4 KM CAUTION RIDERS SLOWING AND ENTERING AND EXITING THE COURSE RISK RATING 3/5

Right hand turn into Lue Rd 124.5 KM CAUTION BUSY AND DANGEROUS INTERSECTION RISK RATING 4/5

135.3 KM – KEEP LEFT on KOM/QOM CLIMB 137.3 KM RISK RATING 4/5 Rest Stop: Lue Public School 143.2 KM CAUTION RIDERS SLOWING AND ENTERING AND EXITING THE COURSE RISK RATING 3/5

TIMING OFF 170 KM CAUTION RIDING TO THE VILLAGE RISK RATING 2/5

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 22 170KM MAXI CLASSIC REST STOPS & CUT-OFF TIMES

There will be three rest stops available on-course for 170km Maxi Classic riders. In addition to toilets and water, each rest stop will provide: REST STOP 1: HYDRATION STATION: REST STOP 2: Bylong Community Bylong Valley Way, Upper Lue Public School Sportsgrounds (~77km) Growee (~108km) (~143km) 11:10 AM 12:45 PM 2:40 PM CUT OFF TIMES return via SAG wagon to Glen Willow GU ENERGY GELS ✓ ✓ ✓ GU ENERGY HYDRATION MIX ✓ ✓ CARMAN’S MUESLI BARS ✓ ✓ BANANAS ✓ ✓ ✓ FRUIT CAKE ✓ ✓

LOLLIES ✓ ✓

COCA-COLA ✓

FIRST AID SERVICES ✓ ✓

Coffee and other refreshments will be available at the Bylong General Store, across the road from the rest stop, at riders cost.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 23 120KM CHALLENGE CLASSIC To view the map online CLICK HERE ULAN ROAD

MUDGEE HAVILAH 100 KM 20 KM LUE

LUE ROAD BYLONG APPLE TREE FLAT MONIVAE VALLEY WAY

80 40 KM CASTLEREAGH KM HIGHWAY

5km

Start End Event Village King/Queen of the Mountain BYLONG DABEE Hydration Station VALLEY WAY Food Station 60 KM First Aid KANDOS Toilets

28 70 88 93 KM KM KM KM

700M

600M

500M

0KM 10KM 20KM 30KM 40KM 50KM 60KM 70KM 80KM 90KM 100KM 110KM 120KM

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 24 120KM CHALLENGE CLASSIC COURSE WARNINGS

Riders will be overtaking other riders, including those from different events within the 0 KM – Mudgee Classic at different points on-course. FINISH LINE/ EVENT VILLAGE CAUTION OTHER RIDERS ON-COURSE WHO WILL BE FASTER OR SLOWER RISK RATING: 3/5

0 KM – Very high risk of road kill being on the road for all courses. FINISH LINE/ CAUTION ROAD KILL – LOOK OUT FOR IT AND POINT IT OUT FOR ALL RIDERS EVENT VILLAGE RISK RATING: 4/5

0 KM – Look out for any emergency services vehicles that may have lights and sirens on FINISH LINE/ and keep left to allow them to pass safely. EVENT VILLAGE RISK RATING: 3/5 Rest Stop: Lue Public School 28.8KM CAUTION RIDERS SLOWING AND ENTERING AND EXITING THE COURSE RISK RATING 3/5 Right hand turn into Bylong Valley Way 47.6KM CAUTION – BUSY AND DANGEROUS INTERSECTION RISK RATING 4/5 Right Hand Turn 69.4KM CAUTION RIDERS WILL BE APPROACHING FROM THE LEFT GIVE WAY TO ALL RIDERS AND OBEY THE TRAFFIC MARSHALLS RISK RATING 4/5 Rest Stop: Rylstone Showgrounds 70.3KM CAUTION RIDERS SLOWING AND ENTERING AND EXITING THE COURSE RISK RATING 3/5 Left Hand Turn into Lue Rd 69.4KM CAUTION RIDERS WILL BE APPROACHING FROM THE RIGHT OBEY THE TRAFFIC MARSHALLS RISK RATING 4/5

85.4KM – KEEP LEFT on KOM/QOM CLIMB 87.9KM RISK RATING 4/5 Rest Stop: Lue Public School 93.4KM CAUTION RIDERS SLOWING AND ENTERING AND EXITING THE COURSE RISK RATING 3/5 TIMING OFF 120KM CAUTION RIDING TO THE VILLAGE RISK RATING 2/5

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 25 120KM CHALLENGE CLASSIC REST STOPS & CUT-OFF TIMES

There will be three rest stops available on-course for 120km Challenge Classic riders. In addition to toilets and water, each rest stop will provide

HYDRATION CUT OFF POINT: REST STOP 1: REST STOP 2: STATION: Corner Louee St Rylstone Lue Public Swanston St, Lue & Cudgegong St Showgrounds School (~28km) (~52km) (~70km) (~93km) 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 2:40 PM Must reach next cut off Must turn around & ride CUT OFF TIMES location by 10:30 AM or back to Glen Willow, be asked to turn around skipping the Kandos loop _ _ and skip the Kandos loop or return via SAG Wagon

GU ENERGY GELS ✓ ✓

GU ENERGY HYDRATION MIX ✓ ✓

CARMAN’S MUESLI BARS ✓ ✓

BANANAS ✓ ✓ ✓

FRUIT CAKE ✓ ✓

LOLLIES ✓ ✓

COCA-COLA ✓

FIRST AID SERVICES ✓ ✓

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 26 35KM SOCIAL CLASSIC

20 KM To view the FROG ROCK map online CLICK HERE

15 KM HENRY LAWSON ULAN DRIVE ROAD

WILBERTREE 25 BLACK KM SPRINGS ROAD

BUDGEE BUDGEE WOLLAR ROAD

10 KM

EURUNDEREE LANE 30 KM

Start ULAN ROAD End CASTLEREAGH Event Village HIGHWAY Hydration Station BOMBIRAH Food Station First Aid LUE 1km ROAD Toilets MUDGEE

650M 28 KM

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450M 0KM 5KM 10KM 15KM 20KM 25KM 30KM

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 27 35KM SOCIAL CLASSIC COURSE WARNINGS

Riders will be overtaking other riders, including those from different events within the 0 KM – Mudgee Classic at different points on-course. FINISH LINE/ EVENT VILLAGE CAUTION OTHER RIDERS ON-COURSE WHO WILL BE FASTER OR SLOWER RISK RATING: 3/5 Very high risk of road kill being on the road for all courses. 0 KM – FINISH LINE/ CAUTION ROAD KILL – LOOK OUT FOR IT AND POINT IT OUT FOR ALL RIDERS EVENT VILLAGE RISK RATING: 4/5

0 KM – Look out for any emergency services vehicles that may have lights and sirens on FINISH LINE/ and keep left to allow them to pass safely. EVENT VILLAGE RISK RATING: 3/5

LEFT-HAND Turn 9.8KM CAUTION MAXI COURSE CONTINUES STRAIGHT.

CAUTION FAST DESCENT SLOW DOWN THROUGH SHARP TURNS 15.7KM RISK RATING 4/5

Left turn into Henry Lawson Dr

19.7KM CAUTION – BUSY INTERSECTION — CAUTION DANGEROUS INTERSECTION

RISK RATING 4/5 Rest Stop: Henry Lawson Memorial 27.5KM CAUTION RIDERS SLOWING DOWN AND ENTERING AND EXITING THE REST STOP RISK RATING 4/5

Right turn into Ulan Rd

33.5KM CAUTION – BUSY INTERSECTION — CAUTION DANGEROUS INTERSECTION

RISK RATING 4/5

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 28 35KM SOCIAL CLASSIC REST STOP

There will be one rest stop available on-course for 35km Social Classic riders. In addition to toilets and water, the rest stop will provide:

REST STOP 1: HENRY LAWSON DRIVE (~28KM) GU ENERGY GELS GU ENERGY HYDRATION MIX CARMAN’S MUESLI BARS BANANAS ✓ FRUIT CAKE LOLLIES COCA-COLA FIRST AID SERVICES

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 29 ON-COURSE SUPPORT

MECHANICS If riders have a mechanical issue which they cannot fix themselves, they should call the Event Hotline on 0447 463 614 to report their location and await the service of a mobile mechanic to arrive. Remain safely on the side of the road in a location where the mechanics can safely assist you.

BAG DROP START – Mortimer St, Mudgee (refer to the Start Line map) At the Start Line, riders can drop their own backpacks before they depart on Sunday morning. These will be taken back to the Event Village at Glen Willow. Riders can use this service if they have any extra clothes at the start due to keeping warm. Pack some flat shoes to walk around the Event Village, towel, change of clothes, nutrition etc. You will need to supply your own backpack. Mudgee Classic Staff will tag your bag with our own labels.

Drop Bag at Rest Stop #1 (170km and 120km riders only) At Rest Stop 1 – Bylong Valley Sports Ground (170km riders) or Lue Rd (120km riders) – riders will be able to put any clothes they no longer want into the Bag Drop. This bag will be supplied by the Mudgee Classic. Bags will be labelled by Mudgee EMERGENCY Classic staff with each riders Full Name and Rider Number. Bags will be taken to NUMBERS the Event Village for riders to collect at the end of the event. Please note that the Event Management takes no responsibility for any valuables being transported. Please make sure the following numbers are saved in your mobile phone. They are also listed FIRST AID on your seat post sticker. There will designated First Aid vehicles on-course plus there will be First Aid at nominated rest stops. If there is a major medical emergency CALL 000. In the case EVENT EMERGENCY of medical assistance please call the Event Emergency Number: 0447 182 425. NUMBER: 0447 182 425 SAG WAGON Police & medical emergencies only There will be two SAG wagons following the last rider of the 170km Maxi and 120km Challenge course. Should you require a pick up call the event hotline. Remain safely EVENT HOTLINE: on the side of the road in a location where the bus can safely pick you up. 0447 463 614 General enquiries & mechanical assistance DROPOUTS Riders who drop out during the event must communicate to the organisers, in Download the person or by phone: EVENT HOTLINE: 0447 463 614. Please store this number EMERGENCY+ app to in your phone prior to the event day. In case of a rider’s disappearance, rescue assist with sharing your services will be advised. Any person who did not announce his or her withdrawal location in the event of may pay the costs for the search and rescue. an incident.

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COVID-19 Event Organisers are working closely with NSW Health to hold a COVID-safe event. We advise participants and / or spectators not to attend if they are displaying any COVID symptoms.

WEATHER The average temperature in Mudgee in May is 18°/5°. The Start Line will be very cold, take advantage of the Bag Drop and bring along gloves, arm warmers and a jacket. There is also risk of fog on the Start Line, front and rear bike lights are compulsory. Please be prepared! It is your responsibility to carry what you may need during the ride.

NUTRITION AND HYDRATION This is a Sunday ride, but not like your usual hit out. Two factors cannot be underestimated:

●● Even at 30km/h riders will be out for 5-plus hours on the bike. ●● Riders should consume 1g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per hour.

Eating and drinking by the time you feel hungry or thirsty will be too late. Every rider should carry some nutrition to start the ride e.g. gels, bananas, muesli bars. Also riders are encouraged to carry two 750 ml water biddons. Plan to drink all your fluids by the time you get to the next station. Do not wait to feel thirsty before you drink, by then it will be too late. SPECIAL EXEMPTIONS DROP RUBBISH ZONE eBikes and Time Trial (TT) The Mudgee Classic is an environmentally friendly event. Please retain all rubbish bars are not permitted in (such as tubes, canisters, gel and food wrappers, etc) and discard in bins at the the Mudgee Classic. Riders Rest Stops. Anyone caught littering will be removed from the event. need to confirm with the event organisers to use special bikes such as Tandem/Hand Bikes, etc. PHOTO RIGHTS Please also communicate Upon registering for the event, the rider acknowledges the event organisers can with event organisers if freely use their images and footage for publicity and promotion of the event in all you require assistance due media (television, radio, press, internet, posters, cards, flyers, pictures and videos), to a disability. Please email without the right to receive any financial compensation from the event organisers. [email protected]

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Any person participating in the event, must obey ●● Ride on the left-hand side of the road. directions given by a member of the NSW Police Force ●● Wear an Australian approved helmet at all times – no or Ride Referee. helmet = no ride. ●● Riders suffering a puncture or mechanical failure NSW Police have the authority to inspect, oversight, should use the left-hand side of the road. There are delay, halt or cancel the event at any stage in the mechanics roaming on-course interests of road safety or the safety of the community. ●● Respect the signs which have been put in place by the event organisers. NSW Police mandate that participants are not ●● Respect all road rules. permitted on a road during periods of poor visibility ●● Respect all road users, bikes, pedestrians and due to inclement weather or fog, or where there is vehicles. insufficient daylight to render a person dressed in dark ●● All bikes are to have a bell. clothing to be discernible at a distance of 100 metres. ●● Each rider is required to respect the environment and the natural areas visited. There is a zero tolerance on The Mudgee Classic rides are not on closed roads. littering including paper, plastic packaging etc on the event course. Any rider caught throwing waste on the event course will be disqualified. ●● It is NOT permissible for any rider to use a personal music device this includes earphones &/or speakers. ●● At the Ride Referees discretion, riders may be withdrawn from the event if they are outside the designated cut-off times and their safety cannot be reasonably ensured. ●● While every effort has been made to mark out and officiate the course route, it remains the rider’s responsibility to be conversant with the ride route. ●● Cyclists are reminded that road cycling can be considered a dangerous sport and whilst all reasonable care is taken by organisers and officials when organising an event, all participants have an equal responsibility to ensure they take all reasonable care by adhering to the road rules and other conditions imposed by ride officials, ensuring a safe ride environment for all concerned.

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For this event to be run to a high standard, particularly EVENT TIMING for safety, there will be Mudgee Classic staff involved The 170km Maxi and 120km Challenge riders will be in the event. These supervisors will act as necessary to timed. The Mudgee Classic is not a race, this is an apply penalties for any rider who does not comply within opportunity for riders to set a time which you can the event rules. improve on in future years. If you believe your timing is incorrect, please visit the Tomato Timing tent at the The Mudgee Classic is not a race. Safety is our first Event Village or email [email protected]. priority.

There is a high possibility that at some point during the event, riders will overtake other riders from other courses who are doing shorter courses. Riders MUST do this in a safe and orderly fashion.

SAFETY BRIEFINGS A comprehensive Safety Briefing Video will be emailed out to all riders. Please ensure you have reviewed this prior to the event day. It is also available to view online: www.mudgeeclassic.com.au/rider-information.

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RESULTS The 170km Maxi and 120km Challenge courses are timed. Event results will be published on tomatotiming.racetecresults.com on Sunday evening.

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WINERIES TO VISIT Craigmoor Wines Craigmoor Road, 815, Eurunderee

Established in 1858 and surrounded by picturesque vines and gum trees on the banks of Eurunderee Creek, the Cellar Door, ‘Craigmoor’, is Mudgee’s oldest winery and vineyard.

Pieter Van Gent 141 Black Springs Road, Eurunderee

Visit Pieter van Gent Winery, home to the original White Port, offering chocolate and wine matching, bicycle PIETER VAN GENT WINERY tours and boutique accommodation.

BIKE SHOP BARS & RESTAURANTS Ride Mudgee Mudgee Brewing Company Shop 2, 47-55 Market Street, Mudgee 2850 4 Church St, Mudgee

Ride Mudgee has your last-minute cycling needs Located in a 100-year-old building in the town centre of covered! They offer a comprehensive range of bikes, Mudgee, the Brewery has a relaxed atmosphere with broad range of bicycle parts and accessories, and they the operating brewery as the centrepiece within the service all makes and models of bikes. restaurant/bar. Come for the local beer and stay for the amazing food and live music.

53 Food Co Huntington Estate, 641 Ulan Rd, Buckaroo 2850

Located on the grounds of the prestigious Huntington Estate Winery, 53FoodCo. serves up Mudgee’s favourite burgers.

Oriental Hotel 6 Lewis Street, Mudgee

Located in the centre of Mudgee, the Ori is one of the towns most iconic hotels. Warm & welcoming, it offer indoors & outdoor dining spaces with a carefully curated drinks menu, and wide variety of delicious meals.

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Event organisers would also like to acknowledge and thank the support from local community groups including:

●● Bylong Hall Committee

●● Kandos Bay Scouts

●● Lue Rd Public School

●● Mudgee Bushwalking Club

●● Mudgee High School

●● Mudgee Junior Rugby League Club

●● Mudgee Mens’ Shed

●● Mudgee Rotary

●● Rylstone Public School

A further thank you to the following who have made the event possible:

●● Destination NSW

●● Mid-Western regional Council

●● Mudgee Tourism

●● Des Kennedy – Mudgee Mayor

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