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 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 , 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 . 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.

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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 victory. Note: Numbers must not be cut, folded or modified in anyway and must be clearly visible at all times.

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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 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. Barwon Heads 28.9 Barwon Heads Road Aid Station 18.7 As a minimum, Momentum Energy People’s Village Park Ride participants must: Elephant Walk 47.6 The Esplanade Aid Station 15.5 Stop for red lights Reserve Stop at stop signs Moriac Community 82.1 Hendy Main Road Aid Station 16.4 Centre Give way at give way signs Ride no more than two abreast 111.1 Eastern Beach Road Finish Please also respect and keep an eye out for your fellow Momentum Energy People’s Ride participants

06 CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE PEOPLE’S RIDE RIDERS GUIDE 2016 CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE PEOPLE’S RIDE RIDERS GUIDE 2016 07 EVENT INFORMATION MERCHANDISE STARTING WAVES CUT OFF POLICY / SAG WAGON Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race Long Course first wave 7:00am For the safety of participants and as a merchandise can be found in the event Short Course first wave 7:45am courtesy of local residents, a ‘cut off’ policy village at Steampacket Gardens. does apply to the Momentum Energy Start positions Merchandise available includes: People’s Ride. Start positions will be determined by the Hoodies This requires riders to maintain an average “Speed Group” selected during the registration pace of 18kph throughout their ride. Polo’s process. Speed groups will then be arranged T-shirts in the starting area from fastest to slowest. This does endeavour to allow all participants Caps to complete the Momentum Energy People’s Speed group categories Drink Bottles Ride under our standard ride conditions, Speed group are critically important to ensure but in the event you do drop back, please EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY that you have the best start possible and to familiarise yourself with the cut off time minimise the amount of overtaking needed Supersport Images are again the official photo- policy in order to understand the outcomes in the first part of the ride. Please help by graphic provider of the Momentum Energy Peo- of falling outside the time restrictions. realistically selecting the most appropriate ple’s Ride 2016. The Supersport Images team If you are unable to maintain the average average speed that you will complete the will capture all of the on course action making speed there are options to shorten the entire ride at. Categories are as follows: images available for sale post event. Look out course, or to be transported back to for your images in the Momentum Energy 15-20km/h Geelong in event transport along with People’s Ride section of the event website, 21-25km/h your bike. you’ll need your bib number to find your 26-30km/h images. 31-35km/h START LINE 36+km/h The 2016 Momentum Energy People’s Ride FINISH LINE will start at 7:00am from the start/finish line Look for the large green inflatable arch when on Eastern Beach Road on Geelong’s you approach the finish line on Western beautiful waterfront. Beach Road on Geelong’s Foreshore just We recommend you arrive approximately metres away from the start line. At this point one hour prior to start time. Please take into you will be asked to pass through, dismount account travel time, parking and any and move off the course as efficiently as unforeseen holdups you may encounter while possible to avoid congestion. travelling to the start. We appreciate you working with the event Note: All long course participants must marshals to ensure there is a clear finish line depart the start line by no later than 7:30am at all times. and all short course riders by 7:50am. Don’t forget to recover well, refuel, rehydrate Don’t forget your exclusive 2016 Momentum and choose one of the great locations to stay Energy People’s Ride jersey is compulsory to and watch the Elite Women’s Road Race as start the ride. they tackle the same course.

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ROAD CLOSURES PARKING DISTANCE CHANGES Information for on any traffic alterations There is no specific event parking area but Riders are not permitted to change from the during the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road it is recommend that participants park in short course to the long course. Riders can Race can be found here: the Eastern Garden precinct. however, downgrade from the long course www.cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au Please be aware there are parking to the short course on the day by simply restrictions applicable across the route taking the short course route. There will be throughout the day so please pay no refund if you choose to downgrade. attention to signage and avoid parking on the actual ride/race route.

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Where is the best place to be to watch the Do I need to wear a helmet? What should I wear during the event? Is there recommended kit? Momentum Energy People’s Ride live? Yes. All participants must wear an Australian As part of your Rider Pack you will receive Yes, this includes sunscreen, warm clothing, There are a number of great locations along Standards Certified helmet as per Victorian a Momentum Energy People’s Ride 2016 rain jacket, sunglasses and some money. the Momentum Energy People’s Ride course road rules. jersey which is a compulsory part of a to watch the action. Please use the course participant’s Rider Pack. In addition to the Will the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road map to help find a suitable location. Will I be riding on closed roads? event jersey, participants are recommended Race be televised? Or you can wait for their return at the finish The Momentum Energy People’s Ride is to wear a standard and comfortable cycling kit. Channel Seven will televise the Elite Men’s line on the Geelong waterfront. staged on open roads therefore all riders Participants can purchase Momentum Road race LIVE on Sunday 31 January with must adhere to normal road rules at all times. Energy People’s Ride merchandise, including highlights of the Momentum Energy People’s What type of bike can I ride? Failure to do so is at the risk of the participant additional rider kit, from the merchandise Ride and Deakin University Elite Women’s Riders are free to choose whichever style and may result in the participant being re- outlet in Steampacket Gardens. Road Race. moved from the ride. of bike they are most comfortable with. Please keep an eye on the weather forecast 7PLUS will stream the Elite Men’s Race live, Suggestions for bike choices may include Momentum Energy People’s Ride participants, and come prepared for unexpected changes available anytime, anywhere and on any road bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes, as a minimum, must: in the weather. We suggest bringing a warm device. hybrid bikes and cross bikes. Please note, for Stop for red lights undershirt, arm and leg warmers, gilet or the safety of all participants, fixed wheel bikes Stop at stop signs vest, and a rain jacket if necessary. and/or bikes without brakes are not permitted. Give way at give way signs Participants must ensure bikes are well Is there compulsory kit I am required Ride no more than two abreast maintained and fit for use in the Momentum to have? Energy People’s Ride. If a Momentum Energy People’s Ride Yes, this includes your rider jersey, a participant is still cycling on the route when The following bikes and bike accessories puncture repair kit, spare inner tubes, pump, the elite women’s road race approaches they are not permitted: motorised bikes, vehicle rear tail light, fully charged and working will be required to move off the road until recumbents, disc wheels, fixed wheel bikes, mobile phone, adequate ride nutrition, and ALL elite riders and Event vehicles have safely unicycles, tri or aero bars. water bottles/carriers. passed. Hand bikes are permitted when required because of a disability. Participants sharing a bicycle, such as a tandem, must register each rider individually.

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