LIAN OW RA N ST E U D RIDER A 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.