Whether it is getting on the track or watching the cyclists there are plenty of ways to get on board with the Lismore 2023 – Byron Bay Cycle Club (BBC) Road Race this Sunday 24, September in Lismore’s CBD.
Anyone interested in trying out a bit of bike racing from beginners to advanced are encouraged to join in the race.
Get involved in this weekend cycling event in Lismore CBD. Photo supplied
The race will be open to grades A-D, + Beginner, and E-bike, in Male and Female, and U18 categories,’ said a spokesperson for Byron Bay Cycle Club.
‘Spectators are strongly encouraged to line the roadway from the CBD to “Kilometre Zero” to see and feel the physicality, tactics, speed, and excitement of cycle racing. They can then watch as riders race and commence subsequent laps at the roundabout between the boat sculpture and the entrance to the bridge over the Wilson River. The sprint to the finish, where top riders will hit 50-60kph, is on Molesworth Street at the Zadoc Street intersection.’
Between the laps and after the BBQ breakfast spectators can enjoy coffee and pastries from race sponsor The Village Cafe in Woodlark Street.
D-grade, beginners, and E-bike will race to Numulgi Hall and back, while A–C grades will complete laps up the infamous Duncan Road Climb to the intersection of Duncan and Hunters Hill Roads, and back to the round-a-bout at Woodlark and Molesworth Streets. B-grade will do this twice, and A-grade three times.
The entry portal is on the Byron Bay Cycle Club website and entering the race costs $35 or $20 for U18.
‘Everyone must have a Race Licence through our peak body: AusCycling, but the good news is this is free to new riders on a 4-week “Come and Try: program,’ said the BBCC spokesperson.
A Rider and Volunteer Info-Pack that will include a YouTube video of information, will be on our website.
Breakfast BBQ
A portion of every entry fee will go to the Rescue Helicopter Service in Lismore.
There will be a breakfast BBQ at the Start/Finish area in the Clyde Campbell/Browns Creek car park from 7am. A Welcome to Country and official race start from 7.15am at the pedestrian crossing in Woodlark Street.
‘Competitors will begin their ride at 7.30am under neutral conditions, i.e. led by a Commissaire in a vehicle at a slow speed. Upon reaching the intersection of Pitt Lane on Winterton Parade, “Kilometre Zero”, racing will be commence from the drop of the chief Commissaire’s flag.’
Presentations and lunch will be held at the Hotel Metropole in Keen Street who are also sponsoring the race.
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