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RIDERS GUIDE SATURDAY 30 JANUARY Congratulations on signing up to join Australian icon, Cadel Evans, in his own backyard! We are thrilled you will be participating in the Momentum Energy People’s Ride as part of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. WELCOME FROM CADEL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER Welcome to Geelong and the Great Ocean For the first time we are also staging some The Victorian Regional events such as the Cadel Evans Road region, my Australian ‘backyard’. I’m ‘family friendly’ activities around the Government is proud to Great Ocean Road Race make a significant both honoured and humbled to welcome inaugural GMHBA Family Ride on the support the Cadel Evans economic contribution to Victoria. These you to the 2016 Cadel Evans Great Ocean afternoon/evening of Friday, January 29 so Great Ocean Road Race. events attract visitors from across the state, Road Race. please bring the kids down to Geelong’s The race is returning for the nation and the world, and help stimulate Not only are we hosting many of the world’s waterfront and take in all the free activities on a second year, providing small businesses and boost local economies. best male and female riders, but to see that offer - you never know who you might meet an opportunity for Other regional events to look forward to more than 3,500 cyclists will take part in the down there! thousands of fans to line the picturesque include the Festival of Sails in Geelong and 2016 Momentum Energy People’s Ride next I encourage all Victorians to join me next circuit and see the world’s best riders in the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach. Saturday morning is extremely exciting. weekend, 29 to 31 January, for a fantastic action. This year, the event has been awarded I encourage all of our visitors to experience The large number of participants reinforces weekend of cycling action, and I look forward 1.HC classification by the Union Cycliste the region’s many attractions, including the that cycling is a sport for all and offers so to seeing YOU out there on your bike! International. This means more first class delicious food and wine of the Bellarine many benefits in so many ways - health, giants of the cycling world are coming to Peninsula, the Great Otway National Park comradery, social connections and travel. Victoria, including Mark Cavendish, who will and the Twelve Apostles. Cadel Evans AM I wish everyone participating a safe and join Australian stars Simon Gerrans I wish all teams and riders the best of luck enjoyable ride and look forward to joining and Rohan Dennis. for the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, you on the road - in yellow of course - in the The two day cycling event will include the and all visitors an enjoyable stay in this next ‘phase’ of my personal cycling journey. all-inclusive Elite Women’s Race, the Elite beautiful part of Victoria. Men’s Race and the Momentum Energy People’s Ride. The course winds through The Hon Daniel Andrews MP the spectacular coastal scenery of Geelong, Premier the Bellarine Peninsula and the iconic Great Ocean Road, showcasing the beauty of Regional Victoria. 02 CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE PEOPLE’S RIDE RIDERS GUIDE 2016 CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE PEOPLE’S RIDE RIDERS GUIDE 2016 03 KEY TIMINGS INFORMATION TENT AT Short Course BIB INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO BRING STEAMPACKET GARDENS The first wave start is at 7:45am. All short Helmet Sticker Compulsory OPENING TIMES: course riders must depart the start line no This is the small white sticker that should be When you are packing your bag for the Friday: 3:00pm – 7:30pm later than 7:55am. placed on the front, centre of your helmet. weekend, make sure you include the following Saturday: 6:00am – 4:00pm To ensure cut off times are not missed an compulsory items for the Momentum Energy Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm average speed of 18 km/h must be People’s Ride: maintained. This includes any time stopped, Seat Post Sticker STARTING TIMES not just moving time. This is the long sticker with two numbers at Bike and helmet Long Course each end. This should be placed around the 2016 Momentum Energy People’s Ride official jersey First wave start is at 7:00am. All long seat post of your bike with the numbers over course riders must depart the start line the rear wheel. Race number bib and safety pins no later than 7:30am. Helmet and seat post stickers Bib Number Puncture repair kit This is the large number in the pack. Spare inner tubes Please complete the form on the reverse of Pump EVENT INFORMATION the number with emergency contact details. Rear tail light This should be pinned to the rear lower Water and drink bottles centre of your jersey, across the rear RIDER PACKS RACE NUMBER BIB AND STICKERS Adequate ride nutrition pockets. You should have received your Rider’s Pack Fully charged and working mobile phone which includes the following items: Recommended Exclusive Momentum Energy People’s In additional to the compulsory items above, Ride jersey we recommend you also bring the following Momentum Energy People’s Ride musette items: Race number bib and safety pins Helmet sticker Sunscreen Seat post sticker Rain jacket If you have not received a Rider Pack in the Sunglasses mail, please collect from Information Tent at Money Steampacketon Friday afternoon or Saturday Please follow the correct application tips for before the ride. your race number bib and stickers: Bib number is to be worn in the middle JERSEY of the back You should have received your exclusive Seat post sticker is to be attached to the Momentum Energy People’s Ride jersey as base of the seat post part of your rider pack. This year’s jersey will Helmet sticker is to be placed on the front commemorate the five-year anniversary of of your helmet Cadel Evans’ historical Tour de France victory. Note: Numbers must not be cut, folded or modified in anyway and must be clearly visible at all times. 04 CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE PEOPLE’S RIDE RIDERS GUIDE 2016 CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE PEOPLE’S RIDE RIDERS GUIDE 2016 05 EVENT INFORMATION GETTING TO GEELONG At each station there will be toilets, water, EVENT NUTRITION MECHANICS first aid, mechanical support and some sports By Car Winners Sports Nutrition are proud to be Mechanical support for the Momentum nutrition including, a selection of either sports the Official Energy Bar & Gel supplier for the Energy People’s Ride will be provided by Follow the M1 Highway direct from Melbourne bars, gels, electrolyte, bananas, fruitcake Momentum Energy People’s Ride. Beretta’s Bike Studio. to Geelong that is an easy 60 minute drive or lollies. from the centre of Melbourne. Nutrition plays a vital role in maximising Look out for their teams at the start line, Aid stations will only have a limited supply of performance, as well as ensuring you complete and at aid stations. With a full complement of nutrition, therefore it is strongly recommended AID STATIONS the ride in a healthy state. Winners energy spares on board, cables chains, cassettes etc that all participants bring sufficient food and To help you along your way, there will be products are used and recommended by the mechanical teams will be able to resolve sports nutrition to meet their individual ride three aid stations set up along the 2016 cycling champion Cadel Evans. almost any problem. nutritional requirements. Momentum Energy People’s Ride route: Ensure you have the energy you need for Please note the following prices will apply If hot weather conditions are forecast, Barwon Heads (65km and 111km courses) training and ride day with the Cadel’s so please ensure you are carrying cash: additional water stations will be added to Road Race Energy Bar Pack from Torquay (111km course only) both courses. Any additional locations will CO2 canister $4 www.winnersbars.com Moriac (111km course only) be advised in the days leading up to the Tubes $10 Momentum Energy People’s Ride. MEDICAL Tyres $45 Change puncture $10 Medical Services will be on the course, MOMENTUM ENERGY PEOPLE’S RIDE – SHORT COURSE at the event village and at all aid stations. Other repairs at normal workshop rates Traffic management will be controlling traffic Beretta’s Bike Studio is conveniently located DIST. ROAD LOCATION STOP TYPE DIST. TO NEXT STOP at intersections and volunteers will be in Geelong so if you have any specific needs leading up to the event give them a call 0.0 Eastern Beach Road Start 27.0 guiding participants for turns at intersections. Each of these people will be equipped with (contact below). Barwon Heads 27.0 Barwon Heads Road Aid Station 19.6 radios and/or phones and can contact for You can also call them if you are a traveller Village Park medical assistance if required. and need assistance to have your bike 65.0 Eastern Beach Road Finish re-assembled - they will even pick it up and ROAD AND RIDER SAFETY return it to your hotel. MOMENTUM ENERGY PEOPLE’S RIDE – LONG COURSE Much of the Momentum Energy People’s Beretta’s Bike Studio Ride is conducted on open roads therefore 190 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong DIST. ROAD LOCATION STOP TYPE DIST. TO NEXT STOP standard road rules apply to every (03) 5224 1900 participant. Police will be in attendance bikestudio.com.au 0.0 Eastern Beach Road Start 28.9 and will impose penalties.