Start and finish prior to Standley Chasm carpark.   Out and back loop to (nearly) Larapinta Drive.  A Grade 4 laps (72km), B Grade 3 laps (54km), C Grade/U17 2 Laps (36km), U15 1 Lap (18km), U13 - 12 km.    All riders must have a Race All Discipline AusCycling License.  Please bring proof. Remember your helmet with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2063 sticker.  And both your bar ends plugged.  Make sure your bicycle is in good working order. Race Director: Andrea Martin  Commissaire: Kathy Moylan

8.15am Meet at the Alice Springs Brewery, Hideaway, Palm Circuit.   27km/ph hour group 8.30am start, 30+km/hr group 9.00am start.    BBQ at Ross River, so all attendees asked to bring either a salad or dessert to contibute.  ASCC will provide meat and veg options, plates, knives, forks etc.  Drinks can be purchased over the bar at Ross River.   There will be a bus with bike trailer returning up to 11 rider, bookings are essential, first comes basis.    All riders require an Auscycling licence for this event. You must have at least a Lifestyle licence, which can be obtained at https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership   If you have never held an Auscycling licence you can obtain a free 4 week trial licence. 

ASCC TT Championships/Time Trial #4 (20km) Santa Teresa Rd. Start and finish 1.4km SE of airport roundabout (turn-around at 10km). U17/15 10km; U13/11 4km.

High Point handicap (34km). Sign on at ASCC clubrooms. Race starts/finishes at MVR with turnaround at High Point Marker. Riders will be handicapped based on recent performances and form, and will be at the discretion of the officials. Cars and items can be left at the clubrooms.   An Auscycling Race Licence is required for this event.  Race Director: Tarren Sylvester Commissaire: Max Yffer    

This years Glen Helen Gran Fondo will start at Flynn's Grave and the finish line will be at the top of the Mt Sonder Lookout. A hill climb to finish.  This event is a Gran Fondo so you only require a Lifestyle Auscycling licence to enter.    Entry and return transfers are free to members of ASCC, but places on the bus are limited and are on first in basis.   You must book your entry to the event and return on the bus seperately via the link below.   https://ascc.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/53405-glen-helen-gran-fondo-ormiston-2023 The event will finish at Mount Sonder lookout (opposite Glen Helen), where lunch will be available and cold drinks too.  All attendees are asked to bring a salad or savoury dish to complement the selection of cold meat and cheese. These can be taken to the start line and will be transported from there.   There will be two different speed groups, departing as following: 6:45am sign on for a 7.00am departure and a 7:45am sign on for an 8.00am departure. Please note: half fondo entrants must be at Flynn's grave at 7am. There is also the option of doing just half of the distance, starting the ride from Hugh River stop.  You can register for the half fondo, be at the start and you will go on the bus to Hugh River for the start from there.   

Hi everyone - thanks so much for offering your services for the Ross Park Primary School Come and Try sessions starting on Tuesday.  Over 100 students have been registered (although the number actually attending will very likely be a bit less than this)   THE ROSTER BELOW HAS SOME CHANGES. PLEASE NOTE YOUR DATES AND TIMES.  Not included below is Michael Smith, who works for Ross Park but is usually good value to help marshal the kids and will be at each session, along with the teacher Alastair Sheriff.   Each session starts at the same time - the students will arrive by bus at 1.15 for a 1.30 start, and need to be heading onto the bus at 2.30.  PLEASE BE IN ATTENDANCE AT 12.45 AT THE LATEST TO GET BIKES AND HELMETS OUT OF SHED AND SORTED.  PLEASE ALSO HELP WITH PACK UP AT THE END.   The duties required include (but Reg might have others): Sort kids into groups (probably four depending on size of class) A group at a time, teach kids how to fit helmets properly and ensure each has a properly fitted helmet Get each child in the group with a bike that fits their size and give basic instruction to any brand new riders One person to manage kids on the flat before they enter the track One to ride on the track with kids Reg as coach will give overall direction Tuesday August 8 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Laurie Berryman, Josh Randall   Wednesday August 9 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Laurie Berryman, Josh Randall   Tuesday August 15 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Andrea Martin Laurie Berryman, Aaron Hester   Wednesday August 16 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Andrea Martin, Aaron Hester   Wednesday August 23 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Andrea Martin, Max Yffer   Also attached is a flyer we will be giving out to students after their session.   Thanks everyone   Andrea Martin Secretary Alice Springs Cycling Club PO Box 2487 ALICE SPRINGS  NT  0870 ph 0457 313 356

Hi everyone - thanks so much for offering your services for the Ross Park Primary School Come and Try sessions starting on Tuesday.  Over 100 students have been registered (although the number actually attending will very likely be a bit less than this)   THE ROSTER BELOW HAS SOME CHANGES. PLEASE NOTE YOUR DATES AND TIMES.  Not included below is Michael Smith, who works for Ross Park but is usually good value to help marshal the kids and will be at each session, along with the teacher Alastair Sheriff.   Each session starts at the same time - the students will arrive by bus at 1.15 for a 1.30 start, and need to be heading onto the bus at 2.30.  PLEASE BE IN ATTENDANCE AT 12.45 AT THE LATEST TO GET BIKES AND HELMETS OUT OF SHED AND SORTED.  PLEASE ALSO HELP WITH PACK UP AT THE END.   The duties required include (but Reg might have others): Sort kids into groups (probably four depending on size of class) A group at a time, teach kids how to fit helmets properly and ensure each has a properly fitted helmet Get each child in the group with a bike that fits their size and give basic instruction to any brand new riders One person to manage kids on the flat before they enter the track One to ride on the track with kids Reg as coach will give overall direction Tuesday August 8 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Laurie Berryman, Josh Randall   Wednesday August 9 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Laurie Berryman, Josh Randall   Tuesday August 15 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Andrea Martin Laurie Berryman, Aaron Hester   Wednesday August 16 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Andrea Martin, Aaron Hester   Wednesday August 23 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Andrea Martin, Max Yffer   Also attached is a flyer we will be giving out to students after their session.   Thanks everyone   Andrea Martin Secretary Alice Springs Cycling Club PO Box 2487 ALICE SPRINGS  NT  0870 ph 0457 313 356

Hi everyone - thanks so much for offering your services for the Ross Park Primary School Come and Try sessions starting on Tuesday.  Over 100 students have been registered (although the number actually attending will very likely be a bit less than this)   THE ROSTER BELOW HAS SOME CHANGES. PLEASE NOTE YOUR DATES AND TIMES.  Not included below is Michael Smith, who works for Ross Park but is usually good value to help marshal the kids and will be at each session, along with the teacher Alastair Sheriff.   Each session starts at the same time - the students will arrive by bus at 1.15 for a 1.30 start, and need to be heading onto the bus at 2.30.  PLEASE BE IN ATTENDANCE AT 12.45 AT THE LATEST TO GET BIKES AND HELMETS OUT OF SHED AND SORTED.  PLEASE ALSO HELP WITH PACK UP AT THE END.   The duties required include (but Reg might have others): Sort kids into groups (probably four depending on size of class) A group at a time, teach kids how to fit helmets properly and ensure each has a properly fitted helmet Get each child in the group with a bike that fits their size and give basic instruction to any brand new riders One person to manage kids on the flat before they enter the track One to ride on the track with kids Reg as coach will give overall direction Tuesday August 8 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Laurie Berryman, Josh Randall   Wednesday August 9 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Laurie Berryman, Josh Randall   Tuesday August 15 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Andrea Martin Laurie Berryman, Aaron Hester   Wednesday August 16 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Andrea Martin, Aaron Hester   Wednesday August 23 Coach Reg Hatch Volunteers: Russell North, Andrea Martin, Max Yffer   Also attached is a flyer we will be giving out to students after their session.   Thanks everyone   Andrea Martin Secretary Alice Springs Cycling Club PO Box 2487 ALICE SPRINGS  NT  0870 ph 0457 313 356

Its time to prepare for Spring ASCC members are invited to a spring clean working bee at the clubhouse and velodrome on Sunday morning the 13th of August 23.  Great chance to get together and do some of those jobs we never get to.  Jobs will include:   Tidying up facilities at the velodrome and clubrooms Completing a stocktake and assessment of all our equipment and gear Undertaking maintenance as required Bring any handy tools and/or safety gear. Refreshments and light lunch will be provided. Starts 9.00am Sunday 13th of Aug until lunchtime.    

Three Tribes brings together three clubs presenting three sporting disciplines in one fun event, followed by a family social BBQ at the telegraph station.  The run is coordinated by the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club, the MTB leg by Central Australian Rough Riders and the road leg by Alice Springs Cycling Club. This year we are offering the following options: Option 1: Road ride then MTB Option 2: Road Ride then Run Option 3: MTB then Run These options can be completed Solo or in a Team of 2 with each team member completing one leg of the chosen option.  If you want us to assist you finding a team hit this link and complete form. Form to find team member    We will assist to find a team member prior to the day, or team you up on the day.   How this will work Road and MTB Riders will depart at 2.pm on their respective courses.  When they return from this leg, solo competitors will continue on their next leg: team riders will tag their team member who will continue on their next leg. Each leg will be about 60 minutes in duration, but this will obviously vary depending on speed of competitors.  After all competitors return there will be a BBQ at the telegraph station lawns. Schedule Competitors sign on prior to 1.45pm at the telegraph station, position bikes and equipment for second leg.  Race briefing will be at 1.45pm, all competitors must be a the race briefing. Leg 1 starts 2pm   Road riders will ride neutral to MVR, continue to High Point Carpark where a race marshal will assist with turn around and then return to Telegraph Station.  MTB riders will complete a circuit of Wigleys, Perentie, Warrigul and the Rock Garden. There is a family orientated BBQ in the Telegraph Station directly after the event.   Entry is free, soft drinks and meat/Veggie options will be provided for BBQ. Riders and supporters attending BBQ are asked to contribute a salad or a dessert. All riders need an Auscycling licence. All entrants need to register at http://thq.fyi/se/057f9f3d1324 The road ride will be from the Telegraphs Station to the High Point and return.  See Strava route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3120658769308749244 The MTB course is yet to be confirmed but will be something like Wigley’s loop, to perentie across to warrigal and back down rock garden.  See here https://www.strava.com/routes/3120650957155280316 The Run will be from telegraph station across the river south to Spencer Hill north, then north east around to wallaby track and back around to Telegraph Station.  Total 7km  All runners must carry a snake bite bandage and at least 500ml of water.  See run route on strava here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3120656337397824730 Schedule 1:45 pm  Sign on opens, all road and MTB riders must sign on at 1.45pm 1:55 pm  Briefing for Road and MTB Riders 2:00 pm Road and MTB Rides Starts 2.30pm All runners must sign in prior to 2.30pm and be ready to tag rider from 3pm onwards. Approx 3:00/3.30 pm  Road and MTB Riders tag runner or MTB Rider Approx 4.00pm/4.30pm  Runners and MTB Rider start to return to Telegraph Station.    Social gathering drinks provided by ASCC.  Followed by BBQ and presentation. 6.00pm Finish – pack up.

Individual Time Trial #3 is a 20km TT along Santa Teresa Road, starting just past the airport.   Registration no later than 13:45hrs.   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: Mike Heyburn   Commissaire: Mandy Hargreaves

Meet at Flynn’s Grave at 7:15am and ride towards Standley Chasm and return to the Bruce’s home for breakfast on Bullen Road (White Gums) at 10.30am. The faster group will make it to at least the Standley Chasm turn-off; the more leisurely group will time their turn-around to arrive at 10.30am.