ROUND 1-2: THE BEND
28 SEPTEMBER
Round 1 and 2 of this year's Cervelo Super Series will be raced on Sunday, September 28th at the Bend Motorsport Park.
The Bend is steeped in bicycle racing, having previously hosted the 2018 state criterium championships and also rounds of the 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Super Series. Racing will take place on the 7.7km GT Circuit - the longest circuit at The Bend Motorsport Park, and the second longest permanent race track in the world.
Open and Masters teams will open the day’s racing with a Team Time Trial, where they’ll battle it out for spots in each Category’s “Grade 1” for the remainder of the Series. Junior racers will tackle the GT Circuit next, racing for points in the 2025 Santini Junior Road Series, before we see the Elite teams race a TTT and then get into the afternoon’s Road Races.
Course
The Bend Motorsport Park GT Circuit by the numbers:
7.7 km
Elevation Gain: 85 metres
Super Series Lap Record:
Tim Roe: 9:30 | 43.8 kph
Katelyn Nicholson: 10:57 | 41.9 kph
Time Trial: Villawood | 9:35.68
Round Information
SCHEDULE
| SESSION 1 - TTT | Start Time | No. of laps | Race Distance | Sprint | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Men | 9:00AM | 1 | 7.7km | - | |||||
| Masters Women | 9:10AM | 1 | 7.7km | - | |||||
| Open Men | 9:15AM | 1 | 7.7km | - | |||||
| Open Women | 9:30AM | 1 | 7.7km | - | |||||
| SESSION 2 - Road Race | Start Time | No. of laps | Race Distance | Sprint | |||||
| J17 | 10:00AM | 6 | 46.2km | - | |||||
| J15 | 10:01AM | 4 | 30.8km | - | |||||
| J13 | 11:00AM | 2 | 15.4km | - | |||||
| J11/9 | 11:01AM | 1 | 7.7km | - | |||||
| Session 3 - TTT | Start Time | No. of laps | Race Distance | Sprint | |||||
| Elite Women | 11:40AM | 1 | 7.7km | - | |||||
| Elite Men | 11:50AM | 1 | 7.7km | - | |||||
| SESSION 4 - 12:30pm | Start Time | No. of laps | Race Distance | Sprint | |||||
| Masters Men 1 | 12:30PM | 7 | 53.9km | End Lap 2 | |||||
| Open Men 2 | + 2 MIN | 6 | 46.2km | End Lap 2 | |||||
| Masters Men 2 | + 2 MIN | 6 | 46.2km | End Lap 2 | |||||
| Open Women | + 2 MIN | 6 | 46.2km | End Lap 2 | |||||
| SESSION 5 - 2:15pm | Start Time | No. of laps | Race Distance | Sprint | |||||
| Elite Men | 2:15PM | 11 | 84.7km | End Lap 2 | |||||
| Open Men 1 | + 2 MIN | 9 | 69.3km | End Lap 2 | |||||
| Elite Women | + 2 MIN | 9 | 69.3km | End Lap 2 |
Key Contacts
Race Director: Jake Thomas, AusCycling, 0434 499 963
President of the Commissaire’s Panel: Tracy Johnson
Chief Judge: Rachel Goud
Rider Information
Registration:
Race Day Registrations for round 1 and 2 will be located in Pit Garages near the Start/Finish Line. All riders are required to present to sign-on at least 15 minutes before the start of the race. A $25 fine applies for not signing on as per the Event Manual.
Transponders:
Riders are to bring an existing RaceResult transponder if they have one, or they will be provided with one for the duration of the Series. Each rider’s transponder must have a Series sticker affixed to it for the duration of the Series.
Numbers
Numbers will be available to collect by Team Managers from Sign On. Each rider must wear two Race Numbers during all racing, with one located in the middle of the lower back and one on the left side of the torso.
Results:
Provisional Live Results and Official Results will be available on RaceResult. A QR code will be posted at the event site which can be used to access the link.
Race Information
Warming Up:
Under NO circumstances are any riders to be on the course outside of their race. There is no course practice, nor is there to be any warming up on the course.
Team TT:
No Time Trial equipment is to be used for the TTT. This includes, but it not limited to: Time Trial wheels (including discs, tri-spokes, wheels with depth greater than 80mm), Time Trial Bikes, Clip on aero bars, TT Helmets. Riders must exit the course as directed immediately after finishing their TTT.
Feeding:
Feeding will only be available to riders in Session 5. The Feed Zone will be open at the beginning of lap 6 ONLY. No feed bags or musettes are to be handed to riders. The feed zone will be at the Northern end of the Pit Lane where it meets the race circuit.
Team Cars:
No Team Vehicles are to be used in this race. Teams wishing to provide a Neutral Spares option for riders in their Category may volunteer to do so by contacting the Race Director.
Team Set Up:
Each Team has been allocated 3m of wall space inside one of the 9 Pit Lane Garages we have hired. Teams across multiple Categories of racing have been grouped together.
Spectator Information
Parking:
Ample parking is available upon entering The Bend Motorsport Park.
Presentations:
Presentations will be held as soon as possible following the end of each Race Session. Team Time Trial Presentations will be held prior to the beginning of the afternoon racing and GC leaders will be awarded.
All place getters must present to the podium in their correct attire - race kit, no hats or sunglasses. Presentation location is in Pit Lane near Sign On. This includes Most Aggressive and Sprint classifications – so even if your riders don’t contest the finish it is important that you stick around!
Food/Drink:
On The Run Food Court nearby, Restaurant and Café on site
Toilets:
Clearly marked
Red Light
Closed roads for entire course. No Red Light is required.
Medical Coverage
First Aid
Will be provided by Royal Flying Doctor Service and Vivien Bing Sports Trainers.
Nearest Hospital:
Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
96 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge South Australia 5253
