IMPORTANT UPDATE: WEST MACS CRUISE CHANGE OF ROUTE.  ENTRIES DUE MONDAY Due to popular demand, the West Macs Cruise is now two days instead of three! People are telling us that they are worried they not fit enough for three days riding, or are just having trouble carving out three days from family obligations. So we have decided to cut it in half - but have twice as much fun! (and don't forget that one day options are still available) The first day is the same: Alice Springs to Ormiston Gorge. At 125k this is the longest - but you will be surprised at how achievable it is, with regular breaks and plenty of food stops along the way.  And Day 2 is a mere 56k to Tylers Pass for an early lunch.  The vehicles will join us there and after lunch we head home. So do join us -  members and friends of the Alice Springs Cycling Club - on this extraordinary two days of supported, fully catered road cycling through stunning desert country. Dates: Saturday April 30 – Sunday May 1 Accommodation: Camping in your own tent or swag at Ormiston Gorge.  The route: Day 1: Alice Springs to Ormiston Gorge Campground - 135k Day 2: Ormiston to Tylers Pass - 56k If you have never ridden over 100k in a day, this is your chance! This is a fully supported group ride with a tail vehicle if you need a break and a tucker van for the frequent breaks. Options for joining us for a single day ride and camp are also available.  All riders are expected to be able to ride safely in a peloton.  All riders must also attend a pre-race safety briefing and get-to-know-you BBQ on Thursday evening 28 April, 6.00pm. And… we still need volunteers!  Drivers of support vehicles and general assistants are needed – free participation and lots of good food on offer!   Tickets are available below.   These prices do NOT include your Auscycling membership which is compulsory for insurance purposes ($105 annually or $9 a month - google Auscycling membership to find out how).  ASCC membership must be added on to obtain member's discount. If you have juniors (high school aged) who want to come, please contact Andrea directly for discussion and junior pricing. For further information, please ring Andrea on 0457313356 or email me at secretary@alicespringscc.com.au

The first series of CX on the new track. Desert CycloCross is a fun social event that anyone can join, with any bike and any Auscycling licence.  Its all about fun on a mix of dirt and concrete.   Enjoy a fast lap around the velodrome, and then leap over a few hurdles and take a muddy corner here and there.   We recommend a mountain bike, but any bike can be used.  We also suggest lights for the events later in the series. Gates open at 6.00pm, with racing starting at 6.30pm, so bring bike lights.  This is a 4 week series that will end with a Pizza night on the last night for all involved.   All riders need a valid AusCycling licence, either a Lifestyle or All Race.  Membership can be obtained at https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership   4 week trial membership can be obtained at https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial

The Stuart’s Well Gran Fondo is the first of Alice Springs Cycling Club's three glorious Gran Fondo rides that we hold each year.  It is a favourite for both those who want to aim for a PB and those that want a social ride with a pretty awesome BBQ at the finish.  A bus and bike trailer will take you back to Alice (spaces are limited so please book). Families and friends are very welcome as long as they book and have their own transport home. At 90k you need a reasonable level of fitness, but a bus following the last riders will pick up anyone who is struggling.  You can also start at the prison if you want it a bit shorter (be sure to let the organisers know). Its a good workout to help ensure you are fit enough for the West Macs Cruise at the end of April. Because it is not a formal race, you are able to enter on an AusCycling Lifestyle membership, which gives you third party insurance cover for peace of mind.  It costs about $80, and a club membership add-on is less than $20 extra.  All riders will need to show proof of membership (on your phone is the best way). Details: Meet at the old Memo car park cnr Gap Rd and Stuart Tce. Neutral ride to opposite the prison on Stuart Hwy. Option to start at the prison. Finish at Stuart’s Well for BBQ lunch (riders to bring either a salad or dessert).  Entry fee is $10 for ASCC members and $20 for non-members; the bus is an extra $10 for ASCC members and $30 for non-members. For further information call Ben Kaethner on 0418859287  All riders are requested to bring either a salad or dessert, you will be asked to indicate which when you do you entry registration.   These can be dropped off to the lead vehicle at the start of the race.  NOTE - BRING PLENTY OF WATER, SNACKS AND SUNSCREEN

Join Alice Springs Cycling Club members for a morning of criterium racing at the Alice Springs Club Rooms.  6.45am sign on for 7.00pm start. Criterium or Crit racing is conducted around a short circuit for a set time (usually 20min), plus a bell lap/s that make for some exciting sprint finishes.  This is a great spectator event as you can generally see the riders for the entire race. Juniors U13 15 mins + 1 lap; C Grade 20 mins + 1 lap; A & B Grade 20 mins + I lap. All riders require an All Race Auscycling licence to compete. https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/race-all-discipline   This licence allows you to enter any cycing event or race including BMX,  MTB or Track. If you would like to try cycle racing you can obtain a free 4 week trial licence by registering at https://auscycling.tidyhq.com/public/membership_levels/cdeaa9a0f8f3   Conditions apply.  

Individual Time Trial #2 is a 20km TT along Santa Teresa Road, starting just past the airport.   Registration no later than 7:45am.   Registration, Start and finish are beside the road, please park safely.  The course will travel 10km towards Santa Teresa and return (turn-around at 10km).   There will be a shorter option for juniors if required.  An individual time trial (ITT) is a road bicycle race in which cyclists race alone against the clock.  Each rider departs at set intervals and must race alone (no drafting) to complete the course.  This is a great way to enter cycle racing as you do not need to understand group riding etiquette, it is purely you and your bike against the clock.  To enter this event you require Auscycling membership.  Membership types for entry into a Time Trial, include All Race, Lifestyle or Race Off Road (mtb).    To obtain membership go to the Auscycling website at   https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership Race Director: Mark Russell   Commissaire: Clive Hickey (TBC)

This Time Trial #1 is a Short Course TT over 10km along Darken Drive, Simpsons Gap.  Registration, Start and finish are at the ranger station.  The course will travel 5km towards Simpsons Gap from the Rangers station and return (turn-around at 5km). An individual time trial (ITT) is a road bicycle race in which cyclists race alone against the clock.  Each rider departs at set intervals and must race alone (no drafting) to complete the course.  This is a great way to enter cycle racing as you do not need to understand group riding etiquette, it is purely you and your bike against the clock.  To enter this event you require Auscycling membership.  Membership types for entry into a Time Trial, include All Race, Lifestyle or Race Off Road (mtb).    To obtain membership go to the Auscycling website at   https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership Race Director: Mike Heyburn   Commissaire: Cherry Basso

Desert CycloCross is a fun social event that everyone can join.  Any bike, any Auscycling licence its all about fun on a mix of dirt and concrete.   Enjoy a fast lap around the veldrome, and then leap over a few hurdles and take a muddy corner here and there.    Starts at 6.00pm, and may include sub-junior round if enough numbers.   Pizza night on the last night for all involved.   We recommend a mountain bike, but any bik. can be used, All riders need a valid AusCycling licence, either a Lifestyle or All Race.   Membership can be obtained at https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership   4 week trial membership can be obtained at https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial

Desert CycloCross is a fun social event that everyone can join.  Any bike, any Auscycling licence its all about fun on a mix of dirt and concrete.   Enjoy a fast lap around the veldrome, and then leap over a few hurdles and take a muddy corner here and there.    Starts at 6.00pm, and may include sub-junior round if enough numbers.   Pizza night on the last night for all involved.   We recommend a mountain bike, but any bik. can be used, All riders need a valid AusCycling licence, either a Lifestyle or All Race.   Membership can be obtained at https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership   4 week trial membership can be obtained at https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial