03-05 AUGUST

CYCLING, FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 02

Tour of the Tropics has come to life to The Tour of the Tropics event will be conducted incorporate not only a sporting event over three days, commencing with a criterium race at Collins Avenue at Edge Hill on Friday 3rd August. for cyclists, but a festival inspired food, wine and music event for not DAY ONE only sporting enthusiasts, but leisure travellers and families of all ages. FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST

The event is about immersing yourself in the tropics 4PM - 9PM and experiencing the wonderful fresh produce grown COLLINS AVENUE, in Tropical North through the many food EDGE HILL and beverage pop up food stall offerings available at Road Closure to commence at 3pm the event, while also witnessing the cascading World Heritage Rainforest, lush green fields where the produce This will be an afternoon and evening event is grown and the native flora and fauna present at where restaurants down Collins Avenue will each race destination throughout the three day event take part in the event to provide a real family between and the Atherton Tablelands. friendly, festival atmosphere. Spectators can sit and enjoy the race while enjoying the This event is unique as it starts in Cairns, Edge Hill on sumptuous local food and wine on offer at the Friday 3rd August and then continues through to the Edge Hill establishments. Upon completion Tablelands for the following two days (Saturday 4th of the race the official opening ceremony will and Sunday 5th August 2018) taking in the picturesque take place followed by street entertainment to scenery of both destinations and showcasing a diverse continue the festival atmosphere in the array of landscapes and signature tourist attractions. Edge Hill village. We welcome you to join us for this weekend of sporting and foodie fun for the whole family. 03

The Tour of the Tropics moves onto DAY TWO DAY THREE the Atherton Tablelands for Days 2 & 3 SATURDAY 4TH SUNDAY 5TH to take in the picturesque landscapes of the lush rainforest. Day 2 will take AUGUST AUGUST part in the township of Malanda and 8AM - 5.30PM 8AM - 5.30PM Day 3 in the township of . MALANDA YUNGABURRA The cycling courses travel through Rolling Road Closure to Rolling Road Closure to Yungaburra and Curtain Fig , commence at 8am commence at 8am past the Historical Hotel, and Bromfield Swamp, then back through Yungaburra and into the town centre. The Tour of the Tropics will conclude with a presentation ceremony and entertainment on the evening of the third night (5th August 2018).

TRAFFIC CONTROL KOM

ROAD CLOSURES MARSHALL ➡ TRAFFIC CONTROL STAGE MARSHALL

DAY  FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL STAGE TWO + KID ZONE DAY 

STAGE TWO ➡ PEDESTRAIN SPONSORS TOTT CROSSING MERCH START/

FINISH ➡ TOILETS

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DETOUR ➡ FEED & DETOUR ➡ LITTER ZONE START/ FINISH ➡ ➡

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START ➡ TOILETS ROAD CLOSURES TRAFFIC CONTROL MARSHALL

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STAGE THREE ➡ ➡

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TOILETS OFFICIALS

TOTT MERCH ➡

SPONSORS

www.tourofthetropics.com.au ROAD CLOSURES

MALANDA Restricted Access: There will be restricted vehicle (AS INDICATED ON MAPS) access into the following streets from 8am – 2pm during Stage 2 of 8AM - 2PM the racing on this day: SATURDAY 4TH AUGUST 2018 Malanda Atherton Road, Park Avenue, Mary Street, William Rolling road closure 8am-2pm, with road closures and Street, Thomas Street, Dowling detours to James street, Malanda between Downing Street Street, English Street, James and English Street for this same duration. Street, Road.

There will be restricted vehicle 2.30PM - 5PM access into the following streets SATURDAY 4TH AUGUST 2018 from 2pm – 6pm during Stage 3 of racing on this day:

Upper Baron Road will be closed to all traffic from 2.30pm Upper Barron Road and access to 5pm. Access to Carson Road will not be possible from to Carson and Stonehouse Roads Upper Barron Road during these times. from Upper Barron Road.

ROLLING ROAD CLOSURE We ask that alternative arrangements be made for parking Under the rolling road closure for this race, the convoy can use both your vehicles during this time sides of the road and roundabouts, and a sterile zone from vehicles outside of the road closure zone exists from the lead Police to the rear Police, in which no vehicle is indicated on the maps enclosed. permitted to drive for safety reasons. If you need to gain priority access to your property during these ENCOUNTERING THE CONVOY times you will be required to show your Driver’s License to Traffic Residents encountering the convoy simply Controllers to confirm your place need to wait on the roadside for the of residence and attempts will be convoy to move past quickly and made to facilitate access wherever follow Police instructions. Most times possible in between races and in a wait of no more than 15 minutes is all accordance with race timings to that the motorists will have to endure. ensure the safety of all participants. We thank you for your patience. For further information about the road closure please contact: [email protected]

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