CAGF 17th May 2015
EVENT INFORMATION GUIDE
Introduction
I am pleased to bring to you for the 3rd year running – the City of Armadale Grand Fondo.
We are particularly pleased to have the City of Armadale as our major sponsor for the 3 rd
year also and are looking forward to working with them again in 2016.
This year promises to provide new challenges with a variation in distances that we have had
in 2013 and 2014.
CAGF 2015 brings to you three distances namely the developmental or community Piccolo
(40 km), the progressive Medio (80 km) and the challenging Gran (100 km).
Please read through ALL of the instructions in this guide as it is compulsory for all
participants to be cognisant with the terms and conditions of this Event.
Important Times
Meet Location: Jull St Mall – Armadale. Known as the CAGF Cycling Tent City for the
duration of the event.
Registration Tent: Immediately outside of Dome Armadale. Opens at 530 am.
Dome Armadale: Opens at 530 am for breakfast.
Participant Packs: Participants who register from this Friday the 15 th May 2015 onwards will
be required to collect their participant packs at the Cycling Tent City between 530 am and
600 am. Look for the sign at states Participant Packs.
Signing In
ALL participants MUST still report to the Registration Desk to ensure that their Safety Chip
are activated.
Look for the sign that denotes your Event Distance and please queue up accordingly.
CAGF 100 participants need to sign in before 6 am
CAGF 80 need to sign in before 615 am
CAGF 40 need to sign in before 630 am.
Safety Briefing
Compulsory – located close to the Wilier gantry. To be attended by all participants
CAGF 100 (Gran): 625 am
CAGF 80 (Medio): 640 am
CAGF 40 (Piccolo): 655 am
Wilier Trestina Gantry that will take place of pride for CAGF 2015. Courtesy of Wilier & Glen
Parker Cycles
Start Times
Participants can choose to leave anytime during this time block as their safety chips will be
activated ONLY during this time.
CAGF 100 (Gran): 630 am to 644 am
CAGF 80 (Medio): 645 am to 659 am
CAGF 40 (Piccolo): 700 am to 715 am
CAGF Event Closure
CAGF 2015 will formally close at 100 pm on the 17th May 2015. Riders are reminded that
there will no longer be any form of safety vehicle or traffic management support from this
time onwards and you are required to find your own way back to Armadale.
Event Sweep
100 pm -130 pm by Safety Vehicles, Sag Wagon & Bike Valet will conduct a sweep of the last
10 km sector of CAGF 80 and 100 for riders that may require assistance. The Event Officials
are authorised to instruct riders to leave the course for their own safety.
Rider Etiquette & Safety First
Reminder to all participants as you have agreed to the terms and conditions of this event
that:
1. This is not a race and as such will not be conducted as one;
2. CAGF is a cycling touring event and we promote that riders can ride at their own
pace for the duration of the event up to 1 pm when all are expected to return to the
Cycling Tent City.
3. We promote the local businesses in the region and to that extent all of the local
cafes along the route have been notified of our presence. We encourage that you
and your friends stop for refreshments and also for your friends and families to meet
you on route along the way.
4. You are riding on OPEN roads and full compliance of WA Road Rules is required by all
participants and event officials.
5. We encourage the use of BRIGHT front and rear lights for the duration of the event
even in broad daylight so that you can be seen by other road users.
6. We encourage that all participants wear VISIBLE clothing or reflective clothing – once
again to enhance their visibility and presence on the road to other road users.
7. Please exercise caution and respect of other road users during this event noting that
there are no road closures and traffic management procedures in place are in
compliance with Council regulations.
8. CAGF 80 and CAGF 100 riders please note that you are restricted to no more than 25
km/h for the route from Jull St Mall to Traffic Lights at Albany Highway. Please follow
the instructions of your Lead Safety Vehicles.
9. Please carry your MOBILE PHONE with the number that you have nominated at the
time of your sign up as this is how event organisers can contact you if required.
10. All riders are expected to take with them the following:
a. Map Directional Cue Sheets
b. Maps of your nominated route
c. Download the GPS maps if the technology exists on your bike computer
GPS Maps
GPS maps for your GPS enabled bike computers can be downloaded per your nominated
distance here: http://armadalegf.com.au/events/gps-maps/
Please refer to your own bike computer upload specifications as each device differs and it is
not up to event organisers to provide this information.
Map Directional Cue Sheet
It is compulsory that every CAGF participant download the Map Directional Cue Sheet for
their nominated distance here:
http://armadalegf.com.au/events/map-direction-cue-sheets/
CAGF 40 or Piccolo Maps – sponsored by Reliance Bike Insurance
Obtain these maps here: http://armadalegf.com.au/project/piccolo-fondo-40km-by-city-ofarmadale/
CAGF 80 or Medio Maps – sponsored by Byfields Business Advisers
Obtain the distance map here: http://armadalegf.com.au/project/medio-fondo-80km-bycity-of-armadale/
CAGF 100 or Gran Maps – sponsored by Perth Integrated Health
Obtain the distance map here: http://armadalegf.com.au/project/gran-fondo-100km-bycity-of-armadale/
Cycling Tent City – Jull St Mall
The Cycling Tent City will officially open with the Registration Tent at 530 am.
Information can be found via: http://armadalegf.com.au/cycling-tent-city
Facilities present at the time include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Registration Tent
Enervit Hydration & Nutrition products
First Aid Service
Perth Integrated Health – Sports Medicine practitioners.
The Cycling Tent City develops further once you have commenced your ride. We are
expecting many other stall holders to be present. Some of the highlights include:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Glen Parker Cycles
MS Ocean Ride and Night Ride by MSWA
Track Cycling WA
Ole Café
Reliance Bike Insurance
Do remember to come back in and get your complimentary POST ride rub down from the
Perth Integrated Health sports practitioners. Ask for Cristina, Fiona, Allison and Molly when
you return back to the Cycling Tent City. This service will be operational from 845 am to 100
pm.
Prize Giving & Lucky Draw Prizes
We are honoured that we will have the Mayor of Armadale the Honourable Henry Zelones
as our Guest of Honour for the City of Armadale Grand Fondo. Mayor Zelones together with
our Event sponsors will be giving away the winners of the various categories at 1 pm at the
Cycling Tent City.
Order of Proceedings:
1:00 pm: Winners and Officials / Guests gather near the Registration Tent which is located
immediately outside of Dome Armadale in the Jull St Mall.
1:15 pm: MC will call upon the audience and open the prize giving ceremony.
1:20 pm: Event Director to give a short speech about City of Armadale Grand Fondo 2015.
1:25 pm: Event director will call upon the Mayor to also give a short speech.
1.30 pm: Medals to be given out followed by the Lucky Draw prizes at the end.
Category of Prizes:
KOM Heritage
Presented by the Mayor of Armadale
Men 11 to 15 years
Men 16 to 20 years
Men 21 to 29 years
Men 30 to 39 years
Men 40 to 49 years
Men 50 to 59 years
Men 60 to 69 years
Men 70 years and above
KOM Wallangarra
Presented by Dennis Lightfoot – Director, Glen Park Cycles
Men 11 to 15 years
Men 16 to 20 years
Men 21 to 29 years
Men 30 to 39 years
Men 40 to 49 years
Men 50 to 59 years
Men 60 to 69 years
Men 70 years and above
QOM Heritage
Advisers
Women 11 to 15 years
Women 15 to 20 years
Women 21 to 29 years
Women 30 to 39 years
Presented by Andrew Northcote, Partner, Byfields Business
Women 40 to 49 years
Women 50 to 59 years
Women 60 to 69 years
Women 70 years and above
QOM Wallangarra
Transformations
Presented by Mark & Cathy Zoccoli, Directors, Painting
Women 11 to 15 years
Women 15 to 20 years
Women 21 to 29 years
Women 30 to 39 years
Women 40 to 49 years
Women 50 to 59 years
Women 60 to 69 years
Women 70 years and above
Sprint Gardner North
Presented by Claire Hodges representing Midland Cycling Club
Men 11 to 15 years
Men 16 to 20 years
Men 21 to 29 years
Men 30 to 39 years
Men 40 to 49 years
Men 50 to 59 years
Men 60 to 69 years
Men 70 years and above
Sprint Gardner North
Maddington
Women 11 to 15 years
Women 15 to 20 years
Women 21 to 29 years
Women 30 to 39 years
Presented by Andy & Mandy Lynch, Directors Cafe2U Kenwick
Women 40 to 49 years
Women 50 to 59 years
Women 60 to 69 years
Women 70 years and above
Sprint Gardner South
Presented by Michelle Hill, Director, Dome Armadale
Men 11 to 15 years
Men 16 to 20 years
Men 21 to 29 years
Men 30 to 39 years
Men 40 to 49 years
Men 50 to 59 years
Men 60 to 69 years
Men 70 years and above
Sprint Gardner South
Partners South Perth
Presented by Simon & Beau Wardman, Directors, Reliance
Women 11 to 15 years
Women 15 to 20 years
Women 21 to 29 years
Women 30 to 39 years
Women 40 to 49 years
Women 50 to 59 years
Women 60 to 69 years
Women 70 years and above
Special Prizes
All participants of CAGF will be entitled to this Lucky Draw prizes which will be drawn at the end of
the Medals ceremony. To be entitled to these Lucky Draw prizes you MUST be present in person
for the proceedings. Proxy representation not permitted – sorry.
1. Lucky Draw – Wililer Izoard Bike valued at $2200 presented by Mayor of Armadale.
2. Lucky Draw - $100 Enervit voucher –presented by Lucy Liongue, Director, Perth Integrated
Health
3. Lucky Draw - $100 Café voucher – presented by Jenn Tham, Ole Café Director
Grand Draw Prize of the Wilier Izoard bike valued at $2200
Jointly sponsored by Glen Parker Cycles, De Grandi Cycle & Sports, Reliance Insurance South Perth &
Perth Integrated Health Cycling Group.
Someone will take home this bike at 1 pm on the 17th May 2015!
Water Stops
CAGF being a cycling touring event allows for cyclists to stop at various location along the
route for their rehydration needs.
The Tanks for Hire portable water tank will be located at the Cycling Tent City adjacent to
the National Australia Bank along Jull St Mall for the duration of the event.
As CAGF 40 is a community ride distance there are no water stops along the way and
participants are advised to carry two water bottles each. The Safety Vehicle and Sag Wagon
along the route will be carrying water supplies.
CAGF 80 and CAGF 100 will have water stops designated at Connell Avenue which has the
Tanks for Hire portable water tanks located there and managed by Café 2 U. Don’t forget to
get your cuppa there on route! The Connell Avenue stop is approximately 47 km from the
start for both CAGF 80 and CAGF 100.
Churchman Brook car park is another designated water stop area which will be
approximately 75 km distance for CAGF 80 and 95 km distance for CAGF 100.
Safety Vehicles & First Aid
There will be Safety Vehicles and Crew at all of the key intersections along CAGF and roving
First Aid crews. If you have a medical emergency or are in need of assistance either flag
down one of the Safety Vehicles are contact one of the following numbers:
Event Director / Chief Medic – Ian Wee – 0418928326
Event Manager – Rob Branch – 0448 669 685
Cycling Tent City Manager/ Medic – Inez Ngiau - 0422166698
Ground Logistics Manager /Medic – Lucy Liongue – 0448 332168
In the event of a medical emergency which requires rapid assistance, riders assisting should
call for an ambulance immediately whilst at the same time contacting emergency personnel
listed above.
Please program the important numbers above in your Mobile Phone.
Cafes and Other Stops
CAGF prides itself as one of the only events that directly promotes local infrastructure. To
that extent there are many cafes on route for the event that have been notified of your
attendance.
Garden Tea Rooms along Croydon Road
Genesis on the Hills also along Croydon Road
We suggest that these places will be good stops along the way for you to meet and greet
your friends or family members that wish to support you and making a table booking is also
a wise choice.
The critical stop point for CAGF 80 and CAGF 100 is Connell Avenue which is the
convergence of the Tonkin Highway Bike pathway with Connell Avenue. This sector will
have the presence of the Portable Water Tanks and also Cafe2U.
Drop in at Café 2U at this location for your hot cuppa needs before you recommence the hill
climbs. Don’t forget to bring your EFTPOS card! Mandy and Andy Lynch there are also part
of the Safety Crew and are in communication via 2 way radio to the Event Organisers.
Portable Water Tanks located at Jull St Mall & Connell Avenue
Portable Water Containers available at Churchman Brook stop for CAGF 80 & 100.
Breakfast @ Dome Armadale – Jull St Mall (Cycling Tent City)
Place your orders via the email: [email protected] by 1 pm this coming Saturday
16th May 2015. They are open from 530 am onwards and will no doubt be open for your
post ride meal before the Prize Giving ceremony at 100 pm.
Participant Pack – Pick Up
The attached document that comes with this Event Information Guide provides all of the
details needed.
Information can also be sourced via: http://armadalegf.com.au/events/rider-participationpacks/
Visit Armadale
Visit Armadale is an initiative of the event organisers of the City of Armadale Grand Fondo
for the past 3 years. It signals our intention and desire to promote local infrastructure,
sights, tourism and accommodation in the region. Many cyclists utilise routes through the
regions of Armadale but know little of the rich contribution that it has to the state.
Please support the initiatives of the City of Armadale and all information from places to see,
tourism and accommodation can be found via this link: www.armadalegf.com.au – under
Armadale Info.
KOM / QOM Section – Wallangarra Drive South
Applicable to CAGF 80 & CAGF 100 Distances
Riders vying for the KOM / QOM stage of Wallangarra South should exercise EXTREME
caution during the descent along Admiral Road before the turn off to the LEFT into
Wallangarra Drive. Wallangarra Drive is characterised by a short steep climb up and riders
need to choose their gears properly. Once on this short steep section note that Wallangarra
Drive SOUTH is on your RIGHT. As you turn RIGHT the KOM / QOM section will commence.
Note the KOM Start / KOM End signs which will signify the sector. Follow the traffic
management signs in this area. This segment distance is no more than 500 metres.
Remember that normal WA Road Rules apply as this sector is still OPEN ROAD.
Gardener Road Sprint Section – NORTH
This sector is also for BOTH CAGF 80 and CAGF 100 distances
Do not be deceived by the term ‘sprint’ as this section is specifically designed with a slight
uphill angle (not much but enough!). Remember that this is a two way street and the roads
are OPEN and riders are NOT permitted to overtake more than 2 abreast per road rules
regulation. Follow the Sprint sector signs located along this route and choose your correct
sprinting gears! This sector is characterised by being closer in location to Brookton Hwy.
Gardener Road Sectors North & South are managed by our synergy partners Midland Cycling
Club whom we enjoy a great partnership in events.
Gardener Road NORTH sprint section for CAGF 80 and CAGF 100 riders.
Gardener Road Sprint Section -SOUTH
This Sprint section is ONLY for CAGF 100 riders and once again is location closer to the turn
off at Croydon Road. Once again don’t be deceived by the location because it is NOT a
descent and work on the gears will need to be done in this sector.
Gardener Road Sprint Sector – South –only for CAGF 100 riders
Signature KOM / QOM – Heritage Drive
Also known as the Glen Parker Cycles KOM / QOM
This is the BIG one and for those who have not done Heritage Drive do not be deceived by
the so called lack of climbs in Perth.
Make no mistake that this Signature KOM / QOM is only for CAGF 100 and with a technical
difficulty of 1.8 – will make it harder than the all other rides that Perth has to offer. Make no
doubt about that!
The key word is Technical Hill climb and the discerning rider will use their positioning on the
bike, the correct gears and chain ring to climb with tempo. With 3.6 km in the climb the
intelligent ones will work on cadence and consistency as a sprint will soon cause you to
exhaust your leg power.
Remember Heritage Drive KOM / QOM is ONLY for the CLIMB and not the descent. Riders
who ignore the speed limitations on the descent WILL BE DISQUALIFIED from the rankings as
this event is all about safety and wellness. Your Safety chips will allow event organisers to
monitor this compliance in real time and there will be qualified national cycling coaches
along the route to ensure rider compliance and safety.
Any rider riding dangerously up or down this sector can be removed from the event by the
event officials should they be a threat to others or if their own health is at risk.
Remember that the Araleun Hills are a favourite haunt for kangaroos which also explains
why controlled descents with NO timing is critical here.
At the top of the KOM / Qom sector is a roundabout which is the junction of Heritage Drive
and Country Club road. We strongly suggest that you remove yourself OFF the road and
recover in the roundabout area where there will be hydration resupply for those who need
it!
Glen Parker Cycles KOM / QOM Sector – Heritage Drive – CAGF Signature Climb!
Enervit Active Hydration
The Enervit WA Agency store located outside of Dome Armadale
The Enervit WA Agency is offering ALL CAGF participants 10% off all of their available
products at the point of pick-up of their Participant Packs, while stocks last.
The 10% special is also applicable at the Cycling Tent City before and after the event.
Enervit hydration powder will be supplied Complimentary to participants on route for those
who need it.
Note that Café 2 U Kenwick Maddington is also a authorised Enervit distributor and
products can be purchased at the Connell Ave intersection at normal prices for those who
require them. Complimentary Enervit hydration is located at this sector.
Signage for CAGF
Important that all participants REMEMBER the colour of their nominated ride distance.
RED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS FOR CAGF 40 KM / PICCOLO FONDO
GREEN DIRECTIONAL SIGNS FOR CAGF 80 KM / MEDIO FONDO
BLUE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS FOR CAGF 100 KM / GRAN FONDO
In Summary
This Event Information Guide is a BOOK but it reflects our commitment towards safety and
well-being of participants who do our event. Please take the time to read this as it is
compulsory reading for your well-being and that of other road users. I wish each of you the
very best for CAGF 2105 and ask that you look after each other and other fellow riders
before, during and after the event. Please make an effort to stay for the Medals and Lucky
Draw prize ceremony at 100 pm at the Cycling Tent City to enjoy the community
atmosphere that we are aiming to foster for all of our cycling events.
Safety in Cycling!
Ian Wee
Event Director
CAGF 2015