COVID Cancellation Policy

Should the Event Organisers cancel or postpone the event due to COVID-19, or if state border closures prohibit riders from attending, riders will have the option to defer their registration free of charge or receive a refund on their entry fee minus a $25 admin fee. Any merchandise already mailed out will not be refunded.

COVID Safety Plan

Event Organisers are working closely with the NSW Government and following advice from NSW Health to put on a COVID-safe event. In addition to the below safety protocols, Event Organisers will also closely follow the guidelines as outlined by the NSW Public Health Order at the time of the event.

• › All riders aged 16 years+ must be vaccinated, as per the NSW Public Health Order and show proof of vaccination at the Start Line
• › All riders must check-in via the Service NSW app at the Start Line
• ›  Smaller waves of riders at the Start Line
• ›  Encouraging social distancing for all event staff and event participants at Start and Finish Lines, Event Village area and at all rest stops
• ›  Implementing contact tracing methods
• ›  Making hand sanitiser stations available
• ›  Cleaning and sanitising common use surfaces and areas (such as toilets) at regular intervals
• ›  Briefing staff, volunteers and officials on event COVID practices
• ›  Appointing a COVID Marshall on event day
• ›  The serving of food to be done wearing disposable gloves at the Event Village and rest stops
• ›  Increasing the size of Event Village and rest stop areas to allow for adequate social distancing

We advise participants and / or spectators not to attend if they are displaying any COVID symptoms

As of 2 November, the NSW Government has eased restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated by bringing the roadmap changes scheduled for 1 December forward to Monday, 8 November.

These freedoms will only be available for people who are fully vaccinated, including those who have medical exemptions and children under the age of 16.

Those who are not fully vaccinated must still abide by pre-roadmap restrictions until the State reaches the 95 per cent double vaccination target, or 15 December, whichever happens first.

This means that proof of vaccination for all Bowral Classic participants and attendees will need to be shown to participate in the event on 11-12^th December 2021.

All riders must show proof of vaccination at the Start Line, and check-in via the Service NSW app. To speed up the process, please have the app downloaded before the event day and your proof of vaccination on hand. Any riders unable to prove their vaccination status will be unable to participate in the event.

If you are unvaccinated, please get in touch at [email protected] for your cancellation options.

Registration Kits

If you registered on or before 31 October 2021 and paid for postage, your rider kit including any ordered merchandise, will be mailed to your nominated address in mid-November.

If you opted to collect your registration kit, or registered after 31 October 2021, you can collect your registration kit and any ordered merchandise on Saturday 11 December 1:00pm– 5:30pm or Sunday 12 December 5:30am – 8:00am at the Event Village (Loseby Park, Bowral).

Merchandise Swaps

If there is a problem with your registration kit, or you wish to transfer ride categories, please come to the Event Village on Saturday afternoon (1:00pm– 5:30pm) or Sunday morning (5:30am – 8:00am).

If you wish to swap your jersey for a different size, please bring your jersey in its original packaging to the Event Village on Saturday (1:00pm– 5:30pm). Please note: jersey sizes are limited and we may not be able to accommodate all sizing requests.

Exclusive fourth year RidePac and fifth year Bike Tool are only available to riders who register during the Early Bird period. These will be included in your registration kit.

The Dirty Bowral 50km ride will take place on Saturday, 11 December at 8:30am from Belanglo State Forest, Bowral.

Rider registration will take place that morning at the Start Line from 7:00am. Riders who received their Rider Number in the mail are registered and do not need to attend registration.

For further information, head to www.bowralclassic.com.au/dirtybowral

If you are missing or have a damaged Seat Post Sticker, Rider Wristband, or Front Plate & cable ties (Front Plate not included for Dirty Bowral riders), please visit the Registration Tent on the event weekend and we will issue you a replacement.

Dirty Bowral Registration Tent

Location:
Dirty Bowral Start Line
Belanglo State Forest, Belanglo
Access from Belanglo Firebreak Rd
Opening hours: 
Saturday 11 December from 7:00am

Gran Fondo Registration Tent

Location:
Event Village (Loseby Park, Bowral)
Opening hours: 
Saturday 11 December 1:00pm– 5:30pm
Sunday 12 December 5:30am – 8:00am 

The Crit will take place on Saturday, 11 December 2021 at Loseby Park, Bowral from 1:30pm.

Rider registration will take place from 12pm at Loseby Park, Bowral. Further information on this process will be emailed out the week of the event.

For further information, head to www.bowralclassic.com.au/thecrit

The following will be included in your registration kit:

• › A Seat Post Sticker with rider identification number and timing chip (timing chip excluded for 35km Social riders).
  Note: Do not attach prior to transporting the bike on the exterior of a vehicle. High-speed travel is likely to cause the sticker to fray and tear, which may make it unusable.
  
• › A Rider Front Plate, including your seat post number and timing chip  Please attach this to your bike’s front plate with the cable ties included in your registration kit. It is forbidden to alter, cut or fold your stickers
• › A wristband for rider identification – must be worn on the event day
• › Maps of the course and Start Line
• › Drink token for a free beer, wine or cider for redemption in the Event Village
• › Any merchandise you have ordered (Excluding Black Sheep merchandise which will be delivered separately)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations that are received by 31 October 2021 will be refunded 50% of the entry fee. No refunds or deferrals will be offered for cancellations received after 31 October 2021.

We will consider transferring a registration to another person if a rider is injured and provides a medical certificate at least 7 days prior to the event.

Should the Event Organisers cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions, all riders will be given a 50% refund.

Should the Event organisers cancel the event due to COVID-19, or if state border closures prohibit riders from attending, all riders will have the option to defer their registration free of charge or receive a refund on their entry fee minus a $25 admin fee. Any merchandise purchased will not be refunded.

For full terms and conditions regarding event cancellation, please click here.

Category Transfers / Registration Edits

Online registration edits are now closed. If you wish to change course distances, please bring along your original identification sticker and visit us at the Registration Tent at Loseby Park, Bowral on Saturday 11 December 1:00pm– 5:30pm or Sunday 12 December 5:30am – 8:00am.

No refunds are made when transferring from a category of a higher value to a category of a lesser value.

eBikes will be permitted to ride in the Dirty Bowral Gravel Ride, 35km Social and 85km Rouleurs courses only.

Riders will start in the first wave start in this distance. All eBikes must adhere to Australian eBike Standards. No modifications to eBikes will be allowed to participate on course. All eBikes will be inspected by event officials prior to commencing the event.

Time Trial (TT) bars are not permitted in the Bowral Classic. If your chosen bike is anything other than an eBike or road bike, please email [email protected] to request approval for its use in the Bowral Classic.

The Safety Briefing Video contains important event information relevant to your course. Please ensure you view your course briefing before the event day.

CLICK HERE to watch Safety Briefing Video.

All the information you need for the event weekend has been compiled into the Rider Guide which is now available for you to view and download. Please take the time to read through this document and familiarise yourself with the event. It contains important information on things such as start times, parking, rest stop details, medical and event hotline numbers, GPX files, COVID safety and much more.

CLICK HERE to download the 2021 Bowral Classic Rider Guide.

SATURDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2021
Dirty Bowral Gravel-Plus Ride

The Dirty Bowral Start Line is located within Belanglo State Forest, Belanglo.
Access via Belanglo Firebreak Rd.

All riders will depart the Start Line at 8:30am. Marshalling will begin from 7:30am.

The Crit

The Crit racers will depart from Park Rd, Bowral (adjacent the Event Village at Loseby Park) from 1:30pm.

Racers will go off in stages between 1:30pm – 6:00pm.

SUNDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2021
Gran Fondo Rides: 150km, 120km, 85km & 35km

Cheer on cyclists as they depart Bong Bong St, Bowral between 6.30am and 8am.
All riders will head off in 75 second intervals, and head North-West towards Berrima.

6.30am:                Highlanders

6.35am-6.55am: 150KM Maxi Classic riders  

7.00am-7.25am: 120KM Challenge Classic riders

7.30am-7.55am: 85KM Rouleurs Classic riders 

8.00am-8.15am: 35KM Social Classic riders 

DIRTY BOWRAL PARKING

Parking is available along Belanglo Firebreak Rd, within Belanglo State Forest.
Access Belanglo Firebreak Rd off Belanglo Rd and follow signage for parking.

GRAN FONDO PARKING

Event Parking is available at David Woods Playing Fields, Boardman Road, Bowral.

This is a 3km cycle to the Start Line on Bong Bong St, and 2.5km cycle to the Finish Line/Event Village at Loseby Park, Bowral.

Limited street parking is available around the surrounding streets of Loseby Park and there will be road closures in place on Saturday 11 December from 8:30am – 8:30pm. It is recommended that all riders park at David Woods Playing Fields and cycle into the Start Line/ back from the Finish Line.

The Bowral Classic Event Village at Loseby Park, Bowral is the adjacent to the Finish Line and the perfect place to hang out post-ride. Kick back and relax on our comfy bean bags, whilst enjoying live music from local artists and sampling the locally produced food, wine and beer.

There will also be the opportunity to ride in the velodrome after the event.

Saturday, 11 December 2021 | 1pm–5:30pm

Registration collection for riders who registered after 31 October, 2021.
Exhibitor stalls will be open along with a coffee van.

Sunday, 12 December 2021 | 9am–4pm

The village area will offer:

›  Locally produced food, coffee, beer and wine
›  Live music
›  Cycling exhibitor stalls
›  Merchandise for sale
›  Children’s entertainment
›  First Aid

Subject to change.

Bundanoon Oval (150 & 120km riders)
Erith St, Bundanoon
First riders:  8:00am
Last riders: 10:30am

Fitzroy Falls Reservoir Activity Area (Highlanders, 150, 120 & 85km riders)
Nowra Rd, Fitzroy Falls
First riders:  8:30am
Last riders: 12:15pm

Glenquarry Peace Memorial Hall (150, 120 & 85km riders)
Tourist Rd, Glenquarry
First riders:  9:30am
Last riders: 2:00pm

35km Social Classic riders will receive a token for a free coffee & cake which they can redeem at participating cafes in Berrima.

If you are driving on any of the roads which are being used for the event, please ensure that you take care and be watchful for cyclists.

Police will be patrolling the course throughout the day to ensure cyclists and motorists observe all road rules

At Start Line 
On Sunday morning, there will be a bag drop car at the Start Line. 

Pack to many clothes or too warm? Use the Bag Drop to place any extra/unwanted clothes. They will be transported to the Event Village at Loseby Park, Bowral where you can pick up from the Bicycling Australia tent.

At Rest Stop 1  – Bundanoon Oval (150km & 120km riders)
There will also be a Bag Drop station at Rest Stop 1. Riders can drop off any extra/unwanted clothes which will then be transported to the Event Village at Loseby Park.

At Rest Stop 2  – Fitzroy Falls Sailing Club (85km riders & Highlanders bags)
There will also be a Bag Drop station at Rest Stop 2. Riders can drop off any extra/unwanted clothes which will then be transported to the Event Village at Loseby Park.

NOTE: Bags MUST be labelled with Full Name and Rider Number. 

The Bowral Classic is held on open roads. All road rules apply.
If a cyclist is found to be in breach of road rules organisers will disqualify and remove cyclist from event.

•  No more than two riders side-by-side unless overtaking.

• Please ensure you have reviewed the following NSW Road Rules.

• Obey all road rules and directions from Police and Traffic Controllers.

• On narrow country roads bicycle riders must avoid being a hazard to traffic.

• Ride on the left hand side of the road.

• Respect signs which have been put in place by the event organiser.

• Wear an Australian approved helmet at all times: no helmet = no ride.

• Any person participating in the event, must obey directions given by a member of the NSW Police Force or Ride Referee

• At the Ride Referees discretion, riders may be withdrawn from the event if they are outside the designated cut-off times and their safety cannot be reasonably ensured.

• While every effort has been made to mark out and officiate the course route, it remains the riders responsibility to be conversant with the ride route. Cyclists are reminded that road cycling can be considered a dangerous sport and whilst all reasonable care is taken by organisers and officials when organising an event, all participants have an equal responsibility to ensure they take all reasonable care by adhering to the road rules and other conditions imposed by ride officials, ensuring a safe ride environment for all concerned.

Ambulance, Police, Fire:  000

Emergency Hotline: 0447 182 425
Event Hotline: 0447 463 614

Please note the Emergency and Event hotlines will not be turned on until the weekend of the Bowral Classic. These numbers are also listed on your rider identification front plate.

There will be an ambulance on course along with a designated first aid response team with two vehicles on course.

Emergency medical staff will be clearly identified with high-vis vests and name tags.

Come prepared, get your bike serviced before the event, put on new tires, check your brakes, cables, chain, lube etc. Please do not arrive to the start with a bike that needs a full service.

Saturday 11 Dec- there will be mechanics at Registration at Loseby Park from 1:00pm – 5:30pm.

Sunday 12 Dec- there will be mechanics at the Start area at Loseby Park. There will also be a mechanics roaming on course.

Riders are to be self-reliant. Riders should carry:

•  2x water biddons
•  Some nutrition, e.g. banana, muesli bar
•  2 x tubes
•  C02 head unit and canisters
•  Puncture kit
•  Front and rear lights
•  Mobile phone
•  Glasses
•  Appropriate cycle related clothing
•  Some money

This is a Sunday ride but not like your usual hit out. Two factors cannot be underestimated:
• Even at 30km/h riders will be out for 5-plus hours on the bike.
• Riders should consume one gram of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per hour.

Eating and drinking by the time you feel hungry or thirsty will be too late.

Please note that local cafes will be open from 6am but there will be other cyclists with the same idea and you do not want to miss your start time.

GU electrolyte tabs and gels will be supplied at rest stops.

Every rider should carry some nutrition e.g. gels, bananas, muesli bars. Also riders are encouraged to carry two 750 ml water biddons.

Plan to drink all your fluids by the time you get to the next station. Do not wait to feel thirsty before you drink, by then it will be too late.

Riders on the Social loop will have vouchers which they will exchange for cake and coffee at a selection of cafes in Berrima.

Remember to slip,slop, slap!
At the Rest Stops there will be a water station, food and First Aid kits.

As a reference, the cut-off times are based on a last rider average speed of 20km/hour.

150km Maxi Classic Cut-Off Times:

• • 53KM / 9:35AM @Moss Vale- Proceed on the Rouleurs loop, turning left at the intersection.
• • 103KM / 12:15PM @Fitzroy Falls- Warning: Must reach the next rest stop at Tourist Road Oval by 1:40 PM or return in the Sag Wagon.
• • 129KM / 1:45PM @Glenquarry- Warning: Must reach Range Rd/Old South Rd roundabout by 2:30 PM to give Gibraltar K/QOM a go or return to the Event Village by Sag Wagon.
• • 143KM / 2:30PM @Mittagong (Hard Enforcement)- Proceed on the Rouleurs course to the Finish Line and Event Village. Turn left at the roundabout, missing the Gibraltar K/QOM loop.

120km Challenge Classic Cut-Off Times:

• • 71KM / 12:15PM @Fitzroy Falls- Warning: Must reach the next rest stop at Tourist Road Oval by 1:40 PM or return in the Sag Wagon.
• • 98KM / 1:45PM @Glenquarry- Warning: Must reach Range Rd/Old South Rd roundabout by 2:30 PM to give Gibraltar K/QOM a go or return to the Event Village by Sag Wagon.
• • 111KM / 2:30PM @Mittagong (Hard Enforcement)- Proceed on the Rouleurs course to the Finish Line and Event Village. Turn left at the roundabout, missing the Gibraltar K/QOM loop.

85km Rouleurs Classic Cut-Off Times:

• • 41KM / 12:15PM @Fitzroy Falls- Warning: Must reach the next rest stop at Tourist Road Oval by 1:40 PM or return in the Sag Wagon.
• • 67KM / 1:45PM @Glenquarry- Warning: Must reach Range Rd/Old South Rd roundabout by 2:30 PM to give Gibraltar K/QOM a go or return to the Event Village by Sag Wagon.

35km Social Classic Cut-Off Times:

• • 11KM / 10:00AM @Berrima- Riders will be encouraged to continue on course after café stops in town, or return in the Sag Wagon. This has allowed for a 1hr stop from last riders time.

BOWRAL DURING DCEMBER:

Mean maximum temperature: 24°C
Mean minumum temperature: 12°C
Mean rainfall: 78.6mm

Sunrise: 5:39am
Sunset: 8:04pm

Please be prepared! It is your responsibility to carry what you may need during the ride.

The Event Management takes no responsibility for any valuables lost before / during or after the event.

Insurance is compulsory. During the registration process, you will be asked to note your current insurance cover and insurance number. Your current insurance will need to cover you for the Bowral Classic day event. If you do not have the appropriate insurance, you will be asked to take out day insurance, Personal Accident Cover.

The cost of this cover is $10 per rider. Please click here for the Insurance FAQs.

Any rider wishing to protest his/her timing or report an infringement by another rider should visit the Tomato Timing tent at the Event Village or email [email protected] post-event.

Please note – the Bowral Classic is a ride not a race.