MESSAGE FROM THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT

Welcome to Victoria, the sporting and major events capital of Australia and home to the 2018 Wiggle

Amy’s Gran Fondo – one of the greatest cycling events in the country.

In a testament to the love of the sport, around 5,000 riders are expected to take to the world famous

Great Ocean Road and the Otway Ranges during the action-packed event.

In addition to the Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo, TAC Medio Fondo, TAC Family Fondo and Amy’s Wall, this

year’s line-up will include the Surf Coast Shire Gravel Fondo. Serious riders who prefer gravel to bitumen

also now have a chance at representing Australia with the annual Surf Coast Shire Gravel Fondo

now incorporating the Cyclists Gravel National Championships.

The Victorian Government is proud to be supporting this event through the Regional Events Fund, which is

helping our regions attract and stage major events that create more jobs and grow our visitor economy.

Throughout the year, this magnificent coastal region hosts an exciting calendar of major events including

the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Festival of Sails and the Rip Curl Pro.

With more local and international visitors travelling to Victoria than ever before, events like this showcase

the best our regions have to offer. From incredible food and wine experiences and cultural events to wild

beaches and stunning wildlife, there’s something for everyone.

I wish all teams and competitors the best of luck for the 2018 Wiggle Amy's Gran Fondo and all visitors an

enjoyable stay in this beautiful part of Victoria.

THE HON. JOHN EREN, MP

Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events

Lisa Jacobs

Rod Katz

Charlie Farren

Matthew Dimattina Jane Seaborn

Belinda Clark

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andy Sheats

Shaun Mooney

MESSAGE FROM THE AMY GILLETT FOUNDATION CEO

On behalf of the Amy Gillett Foundation Board and Team, I would like to thank you once again for your support

of Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo and the Amy Gillett Foundation.Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo cycling festival is held in

memory of Australian cycling team member Amy Gillett, who died when hit by a car while training with the

Australia team in Germany in 2005. The Great Ocean Road was one of Amy’s favourite places to ride.

The event caters to cyclists of all abilities and is held on fully closed roads, showcasing the best the Great Ocean

Road and Otway Ranges region has to offer. With extraordinary scenery and a weekend of exciting family-

friendly activities for participants and spectators alike, Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo is not just an event but an

unforgettable experience.

This year we have some exciting changes to the Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo cycling festival, including a brand

new Gravel Fondo course starting and finishing close to Lorne. Following the successful introduction of the

Gravel Fondo in 2017, the event now incorporates the Cyclist Gravel National Championships, as well as a

recreational component sponsored by the Surf Coast Shire, which means participants can qualify to represent

Australia! This year the Gravel Fondo will be held on Saturday morning, so you can add to your weekend

activities with some stunning gravel grinding through the Otway Ranges on the Saturday, followed by an

unforgettable road cycling experience on the Sunday.

On Saturday afternoon, Criterium racing kicks off Amy’s Otway Tour as part of the Women’s and Men’s NRS

series, cementing Amy’s Gran Fondo as Australia’s Grandest Fondo. Come and take in the action on the main

street in Lorne, where the elite Women and Men will vie for points on a tough Criterium course incorporating

Amy’s Wall hill climb. Before the racing starts, we will be holding a memorial to remember those who have lost

their lives on our roads, and the NRS cyclists will conduct a neutral commemorative lap of the Criterium

course. All are welcome, so please join us - further details can be found in the program.

The Amy Gillett Foundation exists for one purpose: to make cycling safer in Australia. Your generous fundraising

efforts in this event directly support our work towards a safer cycling environment, including cycling safety

research, advocacy, education and awareness campaigns and training programs – such as the cycling safety

skills clinics conducted in local schools in the lead up to the event, free of charge.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the eighth edition of Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo.

Phoebe Dunn - CEO

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE… TO DONATE OR FUNDRAISE

We need your help to reach our fundraising target of $130,000 and

we’re not there yet!

• Make a donation here or

• Start your fundraising page here

A team consists of at least five riders who have joined their Team

Fundraising page. To be eligible for a Team result each team must

fundraise a minimum of $500 by 12:00pm on Sat 15 September 2018.

WHY SUPPORT THE AMY GILLETT FOUNDATION

As Australia’s leading cycling safety organisation, the Amy Gillett

Foundation continues to promote actions to make cycling safer in

Australia, such as:

• a metre matters laws across Australia plus education and

enforcement, to make sure drivers pass cyclists safely

• safer vehicles and safer speeds

• investment in cycling infrastructure

• educating cyclists to respect and obey road laws, and

• teaching motorists how to share the road safely with cyclists,

including during driver education.

YOUR REWARDS – WITH THANKS!

$25 1 x Pass Cyclists Safely sticker posted to you (great for your

car bumper, window or backpack when cycling)

$50 1 x chance to win 1 of 10 free entries to our 2019 Amy’s

Gran Fondo PLUS 1 x 12 month RACV Bike Assist subscription –WOW!

$150 Start at the front of your group

• 3 x chances to win 1 of 10 free entries to the 2019 Amy’s Grand Fondo

$250 1 x 2018 Gran Fondo Jersey (limited edition)

• Exclusive event weekend VIP access• Start at the front of your group• 5 x chances to win 1 of 10 free entries to the 2019 Amy’s Gran Fondo

$500 1 x 2018 Gran Fondo trophy (limited edition)

•1 x 2018 Gran Fondo Jersey• Exclusive event weekend VIP access• Start at the front of your group•10 x chances to win 1 of 10 free entries to the 2019 Amy’s Gran Fondo

So each $50 raised or donated gives you another entry into the draw for 1 of 10 places in our 2019 Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo (valued at over $250). NICE!

SOCIAL MEDIA

This is where all the fun stuff happens as

well as important event updates. Be a part

of the Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo

conversation. Make sure you follow the

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sure you use the following hashtags:

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SATURDAY9am Surf Coast Shire Gravel Fondo incorporating Cyclist Gravel National Championships 10am - 4pm Event Village Expo 10am - 5pm Riders Registration - Those Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo Riders who didn’t complete the safety briefing before the mail out can collect their Rider Kits from the Mantra during this time2pm Memorial Ceremony to remember those we have lost on Australian roads this year (main stage)2:45pm Commemorative Lap - NRS cyclists to ride a neutral commemorative lap of the Criterium course in memory of cyclists who have lost their lives on our roads3pm – 5pm Amy's Otway Tour Criterium See the Men and Women race the National Road Series Crits5:45pm Amy’s Wall, powered by Ford Hill Sprints on the imposing 110m 22% Bay St Hill, outside Lorne Hotel, there will be a DJ and entertainment for all!

SUNDAY6am Kit Collection opens at the Mantra Lorne. 7am - 4pm Event Village Expo 7am Lorne to Apollo Bay Bus Transfers All Medio Fondo riders who have pre purchased transport options, will be departing from the roadside opposite the Lorne Hotel7:20am Amy’s Otway Tour Road Race Start - Women 8:15am Amy’s Otway Tour Road Race Start - Men8:30am Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo 120km Age Group Start Age group riders please start with your respective age group and carry 2 full bidons. Ensuring you obey course caution signage and please DO NOT LITTER8:50am Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo 120km Recreational Start Recreational category riders please enjoy the ride and prepare well, utilising Aid Stations along your ride9am TAC Amy’s Family Fondo 14km Start This Family Friendly ride sees riders perform an out and back loop of the Great Ocean Road, Lorne to Cumberland River and back)11am TAC Amy’s Medio Fondo 45km Start Medio Fondo riders will ride from Apollo Bay to Lorne travelling the entire distance on the Great Ocean Road)11am Event Presentations Rolling presentations will occur on the stage near the finish line as results are confirmed, please make yourself known at the stage if you are among the top 3 in your age group

AMY’S WALL powered by Ford

Lights, cameras, action…..Amy’s Wall is back for 2018! Do you

have what it takes to be the 2018 King and Queen of Amy’s Wall?

With a large crowd expected at 5:45pm on Saturday 15

September, some incredible prizes, and a dusk finish, the Amy’s

Wall is the perfect appetiser to get you in the mood for Sunday’s

Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo.

Click here to register now for Amy’s Wall.

Online entries close on Wednesday 12 September at 12:00pm,

unless sold out prior.

Rider Sign In and Timing Chip Collection

5:00pm in the marshalling area at the base of the Bay Street hill.

Timing transponders (different to your Amy’s Gran Fondo timing

tag) will be provided.

Prizes and Categories

Wiggle Vouchers of $300, $200 and $100 awarded to fastest three

Males and Females. A $200 Wiggle Voucher is on offer for best hurt

face.

AMY’S OTWAY TOUR

Australia’s best male & female riders will descend on the iconic Great

Ocean Road region for this two-day National Road Series event.

Amy’s Otway Tour Classic

Before the main field of Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo riders depart on

Sunday 16 September 2018, Australia’s best male and female

cyclists will take on the fully closed course for Amy’s Otway Tour.

The women will start at 7:20am and the men will start at 8:15am.

Riders will complete the 120km course, covering a total of 2021

vertical metres and featuring the following climbs; 1 x category 2

climb, 2 x category 3 climbs and 1 x category 5 climb ahead of

the Gran Fondo riders.

Amy’s Otway Tour Criterium

On Saturday 15 September 2018 the main street of Lorne will be

closed for Amy’s Otway Tour Criterium, which commences at

3:00pm for the Women’s Race, then 4:15pm for the Men’s. A large

crowd will be on hand to witness the riders take on the new 1km

circuit, with spectators providing cash for random sprint laps to keep

the action going.

Time bonuses awarded in the Criterium will carry forward to the race

on Sunday, giving the sprinters a chance to build a time buffer

before tackling the challenging climbs in the Otway Ranges.

SAFETY BRIEFINGS

Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo is the safest event on the Australian

cycling calendar and we are proud of the procedures that are in

place to enable us to maintain our safety record.

All riders (excluding TAC Family Fondo & Surf Coast Shire Gravel

Fondo) must complete an online safety briefing prior to collecting

your rider number. Gravel & Family Fondo will be conducted at their

respective start lines.

Click here to complete your online safety briefing.

Please note: Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo participants will need to

register as a new user and each participant will need a unique

email address to create an account.

RIDER NUMBER COLLECTION

If you completed your online safety briefing before midnight Sunday

2 September, your rider number and timing chip would have been

mailed out to you, if you paid for postage in the registration process.

If you completed your online safety briefing after midnight Sunday 2

September, you will need to collect your rider number and timing

chip at the Mantra Lorne on Saturday 15 September (10:00am –

5:00pm) or the morning of Sunday 16 September (6:00am – 8:00am).

LOST RIDER NUMBER

If your rider number did not arrive in the post, we have

replacement rider numbers available to be picked up at Mantra

Lorne on Saturday 15 September (10:00am – 5:00pm) or the morning

of Sunday 16 September (6:00am – 8:00am), prior to the event

starting.

EDIT MY REGISTRATION

Changes to registration will not be available after registrations close on Wednesday 12 September, at 12pm.

MERCHANDISE COLLECTION

Many riders have jumped in early and purchased from the wide range

of official merchandise including the 2018 official rider jersey supplied

by Sub4. The Apres Velo after cycle street wear with design by local

company O’Malley Design Co comprises a great zip up jacket and

retro tee.

If you have pre-purchased merchandise you can collect this from the

Sub4 marquee in the Event Expo from 10:00am on Saturday 15

September.

New purchases can be made by visiting the Sub4 marquee.

FREE ON COURSE PHOTOGRAPHY

In 2018, on course photographs will be available to participants free of

charge.

Look out for photographers on course and make sure you give them a

wave, giving you the best opportunity to have your picture taken.

That means you can remember your experience of riding along the

scenic Great Ocean Road and relive your best pain face as you

conquer the Otway Ranges.

A link to the images will be emailed to you after the event completion.

BAG DROP & BIKE PARKING

This year, participants can leave a bag stored securely, undercover

in the event village. For $5, (cash only) bag drop will be available

next to Bike Parking on the grass. Bike Parking will again be available

for participants post ride and will be provided free of charge.

Join Phil Anderson, Rudy Rogiers (Paris Roubaix runner up), Grace Brown (2018 AGF Scholarship Holder and 2018 World Championship Team Member) and Rachel Neylan (World Championship Silver Medallist) on a unique, fully supported ride from Wodonga to Melbourne via the high country and raise funds for the Amy Gillett Foundation.

This is a Tour with a purpose – helping to make a difference for cycling safety. Our en-route school visits program promotes our important cycling and road safety messages along the way.

Catering to cyclists of all abilities, our tour includes all meals, accommodation, mechanics, support cars and masseurs and you can choose your daily distance depending on how your legs are feeling.

10-16 Nov 6 or 3 days sharetheroadtour.org.au

Ride the Victorian Alps with Phil Anderson and others…

WIGGLE AMY’S GRAN FONDO START PROCEDURE

Age Groups riders will be marshalled in the start area according to

age group. Colour coded signage corresponding to your age

group seat post tag mark your assembly location. Please be

assembled in the start area by 8:20am. Age groups will be

released according to the following schedule:

16-34 8:30:00

35-39 8:33:00

40-44 8:34:30

45-49 8:36:00

50-54 8:37:30

55-59 8:39:00

60-64 8:40:30

65+ 8:40:30

MECHANICAL SUPPORT

Riders are required to carry their own spares however mechanical

support is available on course in the event of multiple punctures or

a problem requiring mechanical assistance. The Fuel Performance

team are on hand to provide free support and will accept

cash/credit card on course for purchasing of parts.

Please save the following number in your phone to call if you

require mechanical support during the event – 0418 538 503

CUT-OFF TIMES & SAG POLICY

Please refer to your rider Mocka sticker for cut off times.

As part of the event permit conditions with VicRoads and other

local authorities strict road–reopening times must be adhered to.

Deans Marsh Cut-off Time – 10:00am

Riders arriving after the cut-off time will not be permitted to enter

Birregurra - Deans Marsh Road. Barriers will be installed and Police

support will be present to enforce this policy.

SAG transportation back to Lorne will be provided.

The rider numbers of all riders that miss the cut-off time will be

recorded and reported. SAG Wagons will continue to follow the

last riders.

Forrest Cut-off Time -11:30am

Riders arriving after the cut-off time will be advised that they are at

risk of not arriving at the KOM Finish before the cut-off time.

Option 1: Optional SAG transportation back to Lorne

Option 2: SAG transportation to Skenes Creek where they can

resume the course.

SAG Wagons will continue to follow the last riders. 11:30am - Aid

Station Closed.

Each age group will receive a single start time (the time that the

first rider in the bunch crosses the timing start). Moto scouts will hold

each peloton at 20km/h until reaching the timing start.

Riders in the Age Group section are eligible for all category prize

money, winners jerseys and GFWS qualification.

Recreation Category riders will be marshalled according to the

average speed nominated at the time of entry. Rider numbers will

be allocated so that faster riders start ahead of slower riders.

Recreation Category riders will be released in a single group at

08:45.

Each rider in the Recreation Category will receive an individual

start time. Riders in the Recreation Category are not eligible for

Gran Fondo World Series qualification or Age Category wins, but

are eligible for overall fastest time, KOM/QOM and Team Category

prize money and winners jerseys.

RESULTSClick here. Available online after you cross the finish line.

KOM Finish Cut-off Time -12:35pm

Riders arriving after the cut-off time will not be permitted to

continue the decent. Barriers will be installed and Police support

will be present to enforce this policy:

Compulsory SAG transportation to Kennett River

The rider numbers of all riders arriving after the cut-off time will be

recorded and reported to the Event Control Centre SAG Wagons

will continue to follow the last riders.

Kennett River Cut-off Time - 2:15pm

Riders arriving after the cut-off time will be advised that they are at

risk of not arriving at the Finish Line before the cut-off time.

Compulsory SAG transportation to Lorne

The rider numbers of all riders arriving after the cut-off time will be

recorded and reported to the Event Control Centre SAG Wagons

will continue to follow the last riders.

Great Ocean Road Cut-off & Reopening -

Where possible all cyclists need to be in the left lane as those at

the tail of the course may have vehicle on course with them if

outside cut off times

If you are on the Great Ocean Road after 2:00pm ensure you are in

the left lane at all times.

Lorne Finish – 3:30pm

Timing ceases and Great Ocean Road opens

WIGGLE KING & QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN (KOM/ QOM)

The KOM/QOM is located at Mt Sabine approximately 14.9km after

Forrest. KOM/QOM time is calculated from the timing start to the Wiggle

Arch.

There will be one overall Men’s and Women’s winner for KOM & QOM

irrespective of whether the rider started in Age or Recreation Category.

TEAMS

A team consists of at least five riders who have joined their Team

Fundraising page. To be eligible for a Team result each team must

fundraise a minimum of $500 which supports the safety work of the Amy

Gillett Foundation.

The following team categories include:

Men's Team - A minimum of five male riders from any Age Category

and/or Recreation Category. Your overall team time is calculated as the

aggregate time of the five fastest male riders.

Women's Team - A minimum of five female riders from any Age Category

and/or Recreation Category. Your overall team time is calculated as the

aggregate time of the five fastest female riders.

Mixed Team - A minimum of five riders of which at least two must be

female. Your overall team time is calculated as the aggregate time of the

five fastest riders of which at least two have to be female.

KOM

KOM

AID STATIONS

Stocked with water, Electrolyte hydration provided to you by

Wiggle, Winners Energy Gels, Bars and Chews, apples, bananas,

snakes and fruit cake. Toilets are available at each aid station.

Please use these and don’t urinate in public. Amy’s Gran Fondo

has received complaints about this in previous years. Additional to

the products mentioned, there will also be food available for

purchase at the Forrest Aid Station, if you would like to take a small

amount of cash out on course. If you choose to, please spend a

brief moment at aid stations and move on to avoid cut off times.

Aid stations are located at:

• Deans Marsh 23.2km

• Forrest 49.7km

• KOM Finish 67.4km

• Kennett River 99.0km

• Finish Event Village 120.0km

Thanks to Wiggle.com.au in conjunction with Fuel Performance be

sure to drop into the Wiggle Service Point located in the Event Expo

on the Lorne foreshore either on the Saturday or Sunday morning

for any last minute purchases or mechanical tweaks.

Hydrate well before the event and ensure you depart onto the

course with two full bidons. These need to be refilled at aid stations.

When on course you can rest assured that Wiggle has also got you

covered with a range of electrolyte hydration provided to you at

each aid station.

LITTER

Anyone caught littering oncourse will be disqualified from the

event and results will not be made available. This will be monitored

oncourse by UCI Eco Cyclo Riders

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 000

In the event of a serious incident, use this checklist as a guide:

• Ensure your own safety first

• Ensure the safety and welfare of any injured person

• Contact the nearest course marshal or on course medical

service personnel

• Remain at the scene until emergency assistance arrives; take

note of how many kilometres into the course you are and the

rider number of the injured person.

WEATHER

Dress appropriate; plan for the worst; different areas of the course

will have different climates; do not base your apparel on Lorne’s

forecast. We recommend taking a waterproof top.

In the event of a thunderstorm please move to the nearest shelter

at a community hall; signage will indicate these along the course.

SINGLE LANE POINTS ON COURSE

There may be some road works on the Great Ocean Road where

cyclist will need to merge into one lane. These areas are signed

with Yellow ‘Slow down single lane ahead’ signage.

Cyclist will also need to merge into one lane when turning onto the

Great Ocean Road at Skenes Creek (81.9km) as the TAC Medio

Fondo will merge with Gran Fondo at this point. Take care and

look out for other cyclists around you.

EVENT PRESENTATIONS

Presentations will be conducted close to the finish line in the

main street of Lorne.

The first presentations for 120km Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo Age

Categories will commence at 12:00pm and will be conducted as

soon as possible after 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters cross the

finish line.

Presentations will then continue on a rolling schedule through

until approximately 2:00pm. Place getters will be displayed on

the big screen and will need to make themselves known to

event staff.

Main presentations will be made to KOM winners, Overall

Winners, Men’s Team, Women’s Team and Mixed Team and will

commence at 1:15pm.

Riders required for the main presentation ceremonies will be

notified by SMS.

You are required to be at the Stage area 15 mins prior to your

advised time wearing cycling knicks & jersey.

MEDAL ENGRAVING

Medal engraving is available in the Event Village.

For $10 you can have your name and your time engraved into

your medal.

This service is available from 1:00pm onwards.

PRESENTATION CEREMONY

There will be one overall Men’s and Women’s KOM/QOM winner

irrespective of whether the rider started in Age or Recreation

Category.

PRIZE MONEYCategory 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

19-34 years men & women * $500 $300 $150

35-39 years men & women * $500 $300 $150

40-44 years men & women * $500 $300 $150

45-49 years men & women * $500 $300 $150

50-54 years men & women * $500 $300 $150

55-59 years men & women * $500 $300 $150

60-64 years men & women * $500 $300 $150

65+ years men & women * $500 $300 $150

KOM Men $500 - -

KOM Women $500 - -

Team Men ** $500 $300 $150

Team Women ** $500 $300 $150

Mixed Team ** $500 $300 $150

Overall Winner Men * $500 - -

Overall Winner Women * $500 - -

*Prize money not applicable for TAC Medio Fondo participants. Age groups are defined by the rider’s age on December 31 2018. **Subject to your team fundraising a minimum of $500

Winners are invited to donate their prize money to the Amy Gillett Foundation.

Special thanks to one of our very generous

sponsors, Bamstone, for supplying this years

winner’s trophies

WIN KEVIN!

The Amy Gillett Foundation is excited to announce a new partnership with Curve Cycling.

Designed in Melbourne, Australia and developed globally, Curve Cycling strive to give fellow riders new and exciting experience via their products and adventures, they take great pride in each and every piece and would never release something to the market that we wouldn't use ourselves.

As part of this exciting partnership, we are raffling one complete CURVE KEVIN Steel bicycle (as above)!

With all proceeds going to the Amy Gillett Foundation so they can continue their work to reduce cycling fatalities on our roads.

Buy your raffle tickets here: amygillett.org.au/curve-raffle

Visit Curve Cycling in our Event Village to learn more about their great products and adventures!

This is Kevin, by Curve

TAC AMY’S MEDIO FONDO

Start Time

11am: Medio Fondo starts on main street of Apollo Bay.

The Course

The Medio Fondo course is 45km long. The course commences in Apollo

Bay and continues until you reach the finish in Lorne.

Aid Station – 22.5km Kennett River

Stocked with water, electrolytes hydration provided to riders by Wiggle,

Winners Energy Gels, Bars and Chews, Carman’s bars, apples,

bananas, mandarins, snakes and fruit cake. Toilets are also available.

Rider Kit Collection

Kit collection on Saturday will be at the Mantra Hotel, Lorne from

10:00am. On the Sunday kits will be collected from the start line in

Apollo Bay.

Mechanical Support

Come prepared with spare tubes. Roaming mechanical support will be

available on course provided by the team at Fuel Performance. call if

you require mechanical support during the event – 0418 538 503

Online Safety Briefing

For insurance and safety purposes, all riders are required to complete

an online safety briefing. If you do not complete the online safety

briefing, you will not receive your rider bib and therefore cannot start in

the TAC Medio Fondo.

Bus Transfers

All bus transfers need to be pre-booked prior to event weekend to

secure your place. Click here to book your bus transfer

For full information regarding Buses, please see next page.

BUS & BIKE TRANSFERS: SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

Bus and bike transfers are available for riders who booked during the registration process. A last

chance email will be sent to all riders to finalise numbers. Please arrive in time to check-in & load

your bike.

Important Note - All transfers require pre purchase of ticket, made either during registration or

merchandise area of website – STRICTLY ENFORCED – Check-in required, all names must be on list

at bus. No bus tickets available on the day.

You can add a bus transfer to your existing registration by clicking here and selecting ‘Submit Email

Address’, from here you can access your Medio entry and include the Bus Transfer option.

Bus Transfer OptionsThe following bus and bike transfers are available for the TAC Medio Fondo riders.

1. Lorne to Apollo Bay, Saturday Bike Transfer 5.00pm , Sunday Bus Transfer 7:00am – $30

2. SELF Bike Drop Off Apollo Bay Saturday 3:30pm-6pm, and Bus Transfer Lorne to Apollo Bay,

Sunday Morning 7:00am – $15

In the above options, your bike will be sheltered and stored in Apollo Bay with security guarded

locked storage.

3. Lorne to Apollo Bay Bike and Bus Transfer 7:00am – $60

4. Lorne to Apollo Bay Bike and Bus (post event) 3:00pm – $30

Saturday Afternoon Lorne to Apollo Bay Bike Transfer - Departing from 2pm and 4:30 pm Sharp -

Pick Up: Outside the Mantra Hotel, Bikes to be collected from Apollo Bay Mechanics Hall on arrival

in Apollo Bay.

Sunday Morning (Medio Start)- Lorne to Apollo Bay - Departing 07:00am Sharp (check in at

06:30am) - Pick Up: Opposite Lorne Hotel (towards Apollo Bay) Mountjoy Parade, Lorne. Bikes to be

collected from Apollo Bay Information Centre on arrival in Apollo Bay.

**Please ensure you are arriving at your pre-booked time for both bike and bus transfers**

14KM TAC FAMILY FONDO

The perfect ride for families and children who want to enjoy a

gently undulating section of the Great Ocean Road – fully closed

to traffic. The TAC Family Fondo course in Lorne takes riders 7km

along the Great Ocean Road from Lorne to Cumberland River

where they turn around and return to Lorne to complete the full

14km’s.

Click here to enter online before midnight Friday 15 September.

HIRE YOUR BIKE

Don’t want the hassle of bringing any additional bikes to Lorne? Or

your family members don’t currently own a bike and would like to

enter?

Then let GORATS provide one for you.

They have a great range of quality mountain bikes and helmets

hire from $20. Bikes will be available for collection from the venue

in Lorne on Sunday.

It’s a stress free way to enjoy the TAC’s Amy’s Family Fondo.

Contact GORATS on:

info@gorats.com.au

+61 (0)417 576 973

TAC FAMILY FONDO LORNE

Registrations

If you miss the online registrations, your family members can register at

the Mantra Lorne on both Saturday 16 September as well as on the

morning of the ride from 7:00am

Start Time

TAC’s Family Fondo starts at 9:00am on Sunday 17 September 2017. The

start line will be at the arch on Mountjoy Parade where the Gran Fondo

starts from.

Safety Briefing

TAC Family Fondo riders do not need to complete an online safety

briefing as they will be briefed on the start line. All riders must be present

for the briefing.

Rider Bibs

Please collect your rider bib from event information at the Mantra

prior to moving to the start line. You can collect your bib on Saturday

10:00am – 5:00pm or Sunday from 6:00am- 9:00am. Bibs are fixed to the

middle of the handlebars by two cable ties, facing outwards.

The Course

The TAC Family Fondo course takes riders 7km along the Great Ocean

Road from Lorne to Cumberland River where they turn around and

return to Lorne. Faster riders will be able to do multiple loops. All

participant must ride on the left hand side of the road.

Finish

All riders must finish their ride by 10:30am. The road will need to be clear

for NRS competitors coming through at 10:50am. Riders completing

multiple laps may be turned around on the course to ensure they meet

the cut-off times which will take place at 10am.

SURF COAST SHIRE AMY’S GRAVEL FONDO –incorporating the Cyclist Gravel National Championships

Start Time

9:00am – Sheoak Picnic Area, Allensvale Rd, Lorne

There is No parking at this location, the best option is to ride to

the start line from Lorne town via the Allensvale Rd.

Follow the signage from the Lorne Pub.

Aid Station – Corner Mount Cowley track & Benwerrin - Mount

Sabine road

Stocked with water, electrolyte hydration provided to riders by

Wiggle, Winners Energy Gels, Bars and Chews, Carman’s bars,

apples, bananas, mandarins, snakes and fruit cake.

Rider Kit Collection

Kit collection will be available at the start line of Sheoak Picnic

Area, Garvey Track, Saturday morning from 7:30am.

Mechanical Support

Come prepared with spare tubes. Roaming mechanical support

will be available on course in the SAG wagon. Call if you require

mechanical support during the event – 0418 538 503

Safety Briefing

For insurance and safety purposes, all riders are required to be

present for an onsite safety briefing. This will be conducted at the

start line of the Surf Coast Shire Gravel Fondo at Sheoak Picnic

Area.

The Course

Riders competing in the Cyclist National Championships will complete

a 55.6km course. Based on the course map (shown next page), they

will complete one full lap of the course, before completing an

additional lap of the looped section in the southern end of the

course.

Please take note of course signage and follow the direction of course

staff.

Recreational Riders have the option to only complete 40.3km and not

ride the additional lap of the southern section of course.

See below Rider Mocka 55.6km

KM/H Road/Track

0.0 Sheoak Picnic Ground

9.35 Right Mt Cowley Track

10.6 AID STATION

11.6 Left Delaneys Rd

20.1 U Turn Delaneys Rd

28.2 Right Mt Sabine Rd

29.8 Left Mt Cowley Track

31.0 Left Garvey Track

32.6 Left Sharps Track

39.8 Right Garvey Track

40.2 Second Lap Start

47.9 Right Sharps Track

55.1 Right Garvey Track

55.6 Finish Sheoak Picnic Area

EVENT EXPO HIGHLIGHTSThe two day Event Expo, staged in the Event Village, provides great entertainment

for riders, their friends, family and supporters. The range of activities includes;

INFO

Main Stage activities:

event presentations, key

personalities and

interviews

Live online timing so

you can track all your

favourite riders

Highlights, interviews, social

media updates, sponsor TVC

and interviews

VIPsVIP Marquee available for invited guests and those eligible

via fundraising rewards

FOOD

Food Vendors serving

delicious crepes, baked

potatoes, dumplings

and much more!

Licensed: locals

producers including

Prickly Moses

Wiggle Recovery Zone: post

ride pasta & fritz zone which

is free to all riders. Please

ensure you are wearing your

wristband

FUNKids entertainment:

Jumping Castle

Live music throughout

the event village

Make your way through the

expo taking advantage of

the awesome freebies on

offer

RIDERSEvent information

marquee

Bike mechanical

supportFree secure bike parking

MERCH

A wide range of official merchandise can be purchased from the Sub4 marquee

in the expo, including the 2018 official rider jersey supplied by Sub4. The Apres

Velo after cycle street wear with design by local company O’Malley Design Co

comprises a great zip up jacket and retro tee.

GFWCGran Fondo World Championships qualification medals available from the event

information marquee

PARTNERSExpo exhibitors including key event partners Wiggle …. Supported by leading bike

industry clothing and equipment suppliers

Village ExpoJoin in the fun of the Village Expo by visiting our incredible exhibitors and taking advantage of the exclusive Amy’s Gran Fondo offers!

Don’t forget to collect your Sponsor Redemption booklet from the Mantra Lorne or the Amy Gillett Foundation marquee in the event village.

Sub4 NSX Sports Wheel Women GKA Sports

Ride High Country Carman’s TAC Cycling Australia

Winners HUB Cycle Sports 32gI

RearVizCity to Surf Mobile

CaféLive Wire

Unearth Collective

Fuel Performance The Amy Gillett

Foundation

ARRIVING SATURDAY - ROAD CLOSURES

When arriving in Lorne on Saturday 15 September be aware

that due to Amy’s Otway Criterium, the road closures outlined

below will be in place. Please use the detour route provided.

ARRIVING SUNDAY - ROAD CLOSURES

When travelling to Lorne on Sunday 16 September you must

use the Great Ocean Road from Anglesea. Do not use Deans

Marsh – Lorne Road as this road closes at 6:30am; for the

Amy’s Otway Classic.

COMPLETE SUNDAY ROAD CLOSURES ON NEXT PAGE

ROAD CLOSURES TO ALL TRAFFIC

To ensure the safety of all event participants and the community temporary changes to traffic conditions must be implemented on

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September 2018.

Saturday 15th September 2018

Road Location / Closure Approx. Times

Allenvale Rd, Lorne West of Allenvale Rd Cottages 9am - 3:00pm

Benwerrin – Mount Sabine Rd, Lorne Between Erskine Falls Rd and Cowley Track 9am - 3:00pm

Mountjoy Parade, Lorne Between Otway St & Bay St 12pm – 6:00pm

William Street, Lorne Between Smith St & Mountjoy Pde 12pm – 6:00pm

Grove Street, Lorne Between Smith St & Mountjoy Pde 12pm – 6:00pm

Smith St, Lorne(resident access available until 2:30pm)

Between Grove Rd & Bay St 12pm – 6:00pm

Bay St, Lorne Between Mountjoy Pde & Charles St 12pm – 8:30pm

Saturday DIVERSION ROUTE & KEY ACCESS POINTS

Event Location / Closure

Amy’s Criterium Lorne township remains open; Use Otway St

and follow detour signage.

Amy’s Wall

Closures

Lorne township remains open; Managed traffic

controllers on Mount Joy Parade

ROAD CLOSURES TO ALL TRAFFIC

To ensure the safety of all event participants and the community temporary changes to traffic conditions must be implemented on

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September 2018.

Sunday 16th September 2018Road Location / Closure Approx. Times

Mountjoy Parade, Lorne Between Otway St & Grove Road 5:30am – 10amMountjoy Parade, Lorne Between Grove Rd & Albert St 5:30am – 4:30pmMountjoy Parade, Lorne Between Deans Marsh Road and Otway St

*As riders depart Lorne, Local Traffic will be intermittently permitted between the round-about at Lorne Supermarket and Otway St (Opposite Information centre) to access township.

7am - 10am*

Deans Marsh-Lorne Road Between Great Ocean Road & Neade St, Lorne 6am – 10amDeans Marsh-Lorne Road Between Birregurra – Deans Marsh Rd & Neade St Lorne 6am – 11am

Birregurra – Deans Marsh Road Between Bushes Rd & Deans Marsh – Lorne Rd 7:30am – 11amBushes Road, Deans Marsh Between Pennyroyal Station Road & Birregurra – Deans Marsh Road 8am – 12pm

Pennyroyal Station Road, Deans Marsh Between Murroon Road & Bushes Road 8am – 12pmMurroon Road, Barwon Downs Between Division Road & Pennyroyal Station Road 8am – 12pmDivision Road, Barwon Downs Between Birregurra – Forrest Road & Murroon Rd 8am – 12pmBirregurra – Forrest Road Between Colac Forrest Road & Division Road 8am – 12pmForrest– Apollo Bay Road Between Beech Forest Road (Turtons Track) & Colac Forrest Road 8:30am – 1:30pm

Skenes Creek Road Between Great Ocean Road & Beech Forest Road (Turtons Track) 8:30am – 2pm

Great Ocean Road (both directions) Between Skenes Creek Road, Skenes Creek & Bay St, Lorne 8am – 3:30pm

Medio Fondo Start (Sunday 16th September 2018)Great Ocean Road Between Hardy St, Apollo Bay & Skenes Creek Road, Skenes Creek 10:30am – 11:30am

Sunday DIVERSION ROUTE & KEY ACCESS POINTS

The principle diversion route both east and east bound avoiding

the Great Ocean Road is via the Princes Highway through

Winchelsea to Colac, then the C155 from Colac through

Gellibrand to Lavers Hill and vice versa. The key access points in

and out of the area during the closure periods for local traffic are:

Lorne. Use the Great Ocean Road to/from Anglesea

Apollo Bay / Skenes

Creek

Use the Great Ocean Road to/from Lavers Hill

Forrest Use the Colac - Forrest Road to/from Colac

Deans Marsh Use the Princes Highway via either Birregurra or

Winchelsea

Sunday 16 September 2018 road closure – Lorne, Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek,

Forrest, Deans Marsh

PARKING

Participants are advised to ride to the event from their

accommodation to minimise impact on parking in Lorne. Parking in

and around Lorne is difficult as there is limited space available for

parking; Details below of carparks available.

To assist with finding parking we have worked with the local

community to make available the following parking locations.

Parking is run by the Lorne Community Groups listed below. They set

the prices for car-parks

Camp Ground behind Mantra: Turn left at the Lorne Visitors Centre

onto Otway Street. Follow the signage and direction from parking

attendants. Limited parking is available on the Lorne foreshore which

will be managed by the Parents and Friends of the local Lorne P-12

College. The cost is $5 per car with all funds going directly to

improvements to the school’s grounds.

Alternatively, please park at your accommodation and ride down to

the start line.

Location Closure Times

Foreshore Carpark

(North of Surf Life Saving

Club)

Dawn Thursday 14 – Midday Monday 18

September

Mountjoy Parade

between

Otway St & William St

Midday Saturday 16 – 5:30pm Sunday 17

September

Foreshore Carpark

(Lorne Swimming Pools)

Dawn Thursday 14 – Dusk Sunday 17 September

Car parks along the Great

Ocean Road between

Lorne

and Skenes Creek

Dusk Saturday 16 – 3:30pm Sunday 17

September

William Street

(Stribling Reserve side)

Dawn Saturday 16 – Dusk Sunday 17 September

TRAFFIC HOTLINE: 0448 813 433

For information and advice during the event, a traffic hotline will

operate on the following dates and times:

• Friday 14 September between 9:00am and 5:00pm

• Saturday 15 September between 9:00am and 8:00pm

• Sunday 16 September between 5:30am and 4:30pm

The contact email for any traffic concerns is

granfondo@amygillett.org.au

CARPARK CLOSURES

Click the image below to find out moreFollow these 8 simple steps to safer riding:

1. Always follow the road rules2. Ensure you can be seen by all road users – have lights on your bike & wear bright colored clothing3. Maintain your bike 4. Indicate your intentions to other road users 5. Be ready to ride and use fuel to prevent fatigue 6. Always expect the unexpected - be alert & aware of your surroundings7. Always wear your helmet – its Australian law! 8. Ensure you carry identification every time you ride.

Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo is the safest event on the Australian cycling calendar and we make no apologies for the procedures that are in place to enable us to maintain our safety record.

We also strongly encourage utilising the same mindset during your pre-event training and any other times you are out sharing the roads with fellow road-users. On our website HERE, you will find some key safety tips for your pre-event training, whether

training locally or on the coast. Don’t forget to do your compulsory event safety briefing.

Click the image below to view our General Safety Briefing

GRAN FONDO WORLD SERIES

One of the many benefits of taking part in Wiggle Amy’s Gran

Fondo is the opportunity to qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World

Championships.

Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo is one of fifteen events staged around

the world in which you can qualify for the Championships.

In order to qualify for this unique event, you must finish in the top

25% of your Age Category in the 120km Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo.

Each participant finishing in the top 25% will receive a UCI medal.

Should you qualify for your Age Category at the event, you will

receive a SMS to come and collect your UCI medal.

The age group winners of the UCI Gran Fondo World

Championships are awarded the UCI rainbow jersey.

Click here to find out more about the UCI Gran Fondo World

Championships.

We thank all our event sponsors, partners and suppliers for their contribution to the 2018 Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo.