Grafton Cycle Club Road Racing
Welcome to Road Racing
Grafton Cycle Club holds races on the first and third Saturday of each month. Entry fee are generally via tidyhq. Riders can also enter on the day. All riders must hold a current race licence. Details are available on our Join page. Newcomers are welcome. You'll need a suitable road bike and approved helmet. Check out our Join page for details about the 4 week free trial period.
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The Club had 2 approved and sanctioned race courses.
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A ride to the race starts from the Clocktower, Prince Street, Grafton leaves an hour before the scheduled race start time. Check the club's Facebook page.
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1st Saturday - Glenugie, Old Pacific Highway
Glenugie is a 26km out and back course. The race starts at the northern end of the course. Not Far from the Junction of Big River Way and the Old Pacific Highway.
Start times varies depending on the season. Usually between 7am and 8am.
3rd Saturday - Pringles Way, Lawrence
Pringles way course is an out and back course. The race starts on Pringles Way near Reeves Lane. Riders meet at Memorial Park in Lawrence and ride to the start. The turn around is just east of the railway line approximately 500meters from Casino Road.
Racing format
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The format of each race is dependent on the number of riders registered to race.
​A and B Grades: 2 Laps
C and D Grades: 1 Lap
​​scratch races: All riders in the grade begin together and after a set number of laps the first rider across the line, wins.
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graded handicap races: Riders are grouped according to their ability and are sent off with the slowest riders first. The final group called the scratch group are the fastest riders. The first rider across the line, wins.​
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Club Championship
The Club Championship involves a graded scratch race, a handicap race and usually a time trial. Any changes to this format will be communicated on facebook.
Interclub Championship
The club also participates in an Interclub Championship annually with Yamba and Byron Bay cycle clubs. Details of these races are published on each club's Facebook page.
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Grafton to Inverell Classic
G2I
Grafton Cycle Club members have been competing in the G2I since 1966, according to available information. Between 1961 and 1978 the G2I was a handicap race. In 1979 the race changed format to a graded race and for a period the event included a sportiv. Between 1966 and 2023 a total of 160 Grafton Cycle Club members including 13 women have ridden the G2I, and between them they have ridden the race 371 times. Current member and President, Gary Reardon has ridden the race 29 times.
Winners and Placegetters
Kevin Brindle
1st 1972