The first of four race events hosted by Eastern Suburbs Cycling Club, the Heffron Summer Series is considered by many to be a prelude to the Cycling Projects Series.

Now heading in to its eleventh year, the Summer Series continues to improve with each season and maintain its reputation as a noted event on the NSW summer race calendar.

The event is considered by many visiting international teams and individual competitors as serious training ground, elevating the level of competition to a consistently high level.

Where and When?

Heffron Bicycle Track Maroubra. Series begins Tuesday 7th October 2008 and concludes Tuesday 23rd December 2008 with the annual Heffron Series Trophy Race (see further down on page). Start time is 6.00pm sharp with warm allowed on the track from 5.30pm onward. We ask that warm up not start before 5.30pm as junior cycling will still be in progress.

Race Format

The Summer Series is conducted in handicap format with grades A, B and C.

Who can enter?

Any cyclist belonging to categories U19 and upward possessing a current domestic racing license. Competitors from overseas must produce an international racing license at point of registration.

How to enter?

Entry is on the line. Registration is open from 5.15pm. Entry fee is $10.00 per person. You must produce your current racing license at point of registration.

Handicapping

Handicapping may differ from week to week according to number of entries in each grade and weather conditions. The final decision is made by the ESCC handicapper. Dispute will not be entered into.

Basic rule of thumb is as follows:

B Grade 1/2 lap on A grade

C Grade 1/2 lap on B grade & 1 lap on A grade

Grading

Riders are to compete in the grade set by their club ranking. A rider cannot elect to elevate himself to the next level other than through consistency and results.

Prize Money Allocation

Cash prizes are awarded each week to the first five over the line plus two grade prizes. Prize money is scaled according to number of entries.

Scenario 1: A grade catches B & C and finishes first. Prize money to first 5 over the line. Also pay first B grader (not in top 5) and first C grader (not in top 5)

Scenario 2: B grade catches C grade and finishes first. Prize money to first 5 over the line. Also pay first A grader (not in top 5) and first C grader (not in top 5)

Scenario 3: C grade finish first. Prize money to first 5 over the line. Also pay first A grader (not in top 5) and first B grader (not in top 5)

Trophy Race

Signalling the last race for 2008 before the season rolls in to 2009 with the Cycling Projects Series, the annual Eastern Suburbs Trophy Race will be held Tuesday 23rd December 2008 and will be run in the same format as the Heffron Summer Series. All details for the Eastern Suburbs Trophy Race (venue, start time, registration etc) also remain the same.

Equipment and Safety

Please take the time to read the section of CNSW Technical Regulations document pertaining to bicycle equipment. This document will be at the registration desk when you sign on. Signing the registration sheet is an indication that you have read the document and agree to ensure you bike meets the requirements set out.

Campagnolo, as part of their sponsorship, provide replacement wheels to be used throughout the duration of the race in the event of a puncture. It is a condition of use that you leave your punctured wheel at the tent and pick it up when you return the borrowed wheel. If you are not prepared to leave your wheel please do not ask to use this service.

Helmets

Only ASA approved helmets are permitted to be worn during the race as stipulated by Cycling NSW.

Complaints

All complaints are to be made directly to Helen Vella or Colin Iremonger.

Wet Weather Line

In the event of inclement weather you can call the ESCC Weather Line on 0424 824 959 after 5pm on the day of racing. Please do not leave a message as calls will not be returned. Recorded message only.

Disciplinary Procedures

Please refer to the 'Members', 'Disciplinary Procedures' section on the Cycling NSW website for all matters pertaining to conduct before, during and after the race.

Campagnolo continues to support events hosted by ESCC each year by providing the use of both the registration tent and trackside assistance offering race participants spare wheels when puncturing during the race.

The official Summer Series Race Report is brought to you each week by 'The Crocodile' complete wth images from the race.

The progressive point score tally can be viewed here in .pdf fornat.

ESCC would like to thank our participating sponsors for their invaluable support without which the launch of the Eastern Suburbs Junior Sports Academy would not have been possible.

Read about our sponsors and their areas of industry by visiting our dedicated sponsors page.