TRACKING FEES

CLOUDRIDE PROLOGUE 500

A $100.00 fee is payable by all riders for registration on the event tracking program. PROLOGUE riders who also register for the full 1000k Cloudride receive a $50.00 discount. 

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MONARO CLOUDRIDE 1000

A $150.00 fee is payable by all riders for registration on the event tracking program. [Less $50 if registered in the Prologue]

 

GPS TRACKER

Each rider must carry a SPOT GPS Tracker and have the unit operating at all times while they are progressing along the route. Trackers must be registered for a minimum 10 minute response interval. The operation of the standard emergency and message services and any resulting emergency service costs will be the sole responsibility of the rider who activates the distress call.

SPOT Trackers are available for hire from the ride coordinator.

PROLOGUE 500 HIRE $35.00 for the duration of your ride

CLOUDRIDE 1000 HIRE $75.00 for the duration of your ride. 

 

GPX File & Cue Sheet Notes

Each rider will be issued with a final course .gpx file for download to a GPS device. This will be the principal means for following the course. Additional, but limited, cue sheet notes will also be provided once participants have confirmed their entry. Riders who prefer to navigate from hard copy maps and self prepared cue sheets may do so but will need to formulate these based on the .gpx file trace of the course.

 

WEATHER

The Bureau of Meterology [BOM] provides comprehensive current weather and historical data for many of the towns along and adjoining the route. Mid March/April can provide ideal cycling weather, however overnight tempratures can fall below 0ºC. Snowfall down to 1000m is not uncommon on the Main Range and riders need to be prepared for all circumstances.

http://www.bom.gov.au

 

COMMUNICATION

Any re-routes or course notifications will be advised by email and text. Most high country trails have some [Telstra] G4 and limited G3 mobile signal as do urban town areas. Riders who have other phone service providers will need to check for local coverage.

 

FOOD & ACCOMMODATION

​It is hoped and encouraged that riders will avail themselves of local services and provide some commercial benefit to the business owners in the towns along the way. 

 

In view of the limited resupply and accommodation options along the route, we will provide a comprehensive list of services in each town to assist all riders with their preparations. This will include: Dine-in, Take Away, General Store, Supermarket, Hotel/Motel, Camping Areas, Showers, Wi-Fi etc.  Limited bike parts and repair services are available in Jindabyne and Tumut.

 

CLOUDRIDE FINAL COURSE BRIEF & DINNER

On the Thursday evening prior to departure there will be a race brief to go over final details and clarify any last minute course and rider issues. This will be at a venue where there is a suitable a-la-carte menu and riders can share their pre race expectations and anxierties.