AusCycling Esports Tour, (& Western Div. ITT ESports Challenge)

[Mark]

AusCycling Esports Tour, 29–31 October
This is AusCyclin first stage race with Zwift.. The tour looks set to be 3 days of top-shelf Australian virtual racing in 4 separate grades. Plus, there's an exclusive green-and-gold jersey for the Elite winners.
Here in Western NSW we are looking to make the most of the event, with a club challenge planned for the stage 1 Time Trial among the 4 western NSW clubs Bathurst (BxCC) Dubbo (DCC) Mudgee (MudgeeCC) and Orange (OrangeCC).
This comes after Western Division hosted the inaugural WD ESports Championships in July..

DETAILS
Western Division Time Trial Esports Challenge
Stage 1 — 6:30pm AEDT, Friday 29th October
Bologna / Time Trial Lap – 1 lap, 8km (Individual Time Trial)

More Info -
https://auscycling.org.au/nat/news/auscycling-unveils-multi-stage-zwift-tour?fbclid=IwAR14DDIU0j0rjS7eCKf8tJSeU-QbXBv0gY5Yzt43wrcbP4lixssVbERsqR0

[Mark]

ENTERING THE TOUR --
The AusCycling Esports Tour from Friday, 29 October to Sunday, 31 October will be the first AusCycling-sanctioned multi-stage tour on Zwift.
Western NSW interclub Challenge
Stage 1 in the Tour (6:30pm, Friday 29th October) – Will also double as the 2021 Western NSW interclub ITT Esport Challenge.
This is an Individual Time Trial, it is unclear if it will be a mass start in the starting pen, or individual starts with something like 15sec gap on a conveyor belt setup, (or event double conveyor start where you start in pairs).
Really it doesn’t matter, as generally in zwift Time Trial means there is no assistance sitting behind someone. In other words the competitors around you are of little consequence.. You are just riding as hard as you can for 8kms.
Also unclear at this point whether you will be automatically setup on a zwift TT rig.. But I expect so.
Also worth noting on the Bologna Time Trial Lap the final climb is where the most time is won or lost.


How To Enter:
2 step process – Register and Enter,

REGISTER
If you are in the BxCC team and rode the Auscycling Club Series you have already been registered-- ie
All riders registered for the AusCycling National Club Esports Series are automatically entered into A–D Grade for the AusCycling Esports Tour.

If you are an A+ Category in Zwiftpower rankings – you can apply to ride the Elite Selection Category – You need to complete the Elite Entry Form...

See More here -- https://auscycling.org.au/page/auscycling-esports-tour


ENTER THE RACE
A–D Grade riders can access their events via Zwift Companion app. (PS - Selected Elite riders Aplus rides will receive an email from AusCycling with event links for there event).

You have to enter the race yourself - Easiest way is to use the Companion App – just scroll through the events to Wednesday 6:30pm and enter the correct grade –
(Note make sure you select the correct event as there is both a male and female race at 6:30pm)

You can also use the race link below in the Round details – (but be careful to enter the correct event) – Always double check if you are entering via these links by checking you are entered in the Companion App

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29TH - 6:30PM AEDT
2021 AusCycling Stage Race - TT - Women's Only
https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/view/2287795
2021 AusCycling Stage Race - TT - Open
https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/view/2287792

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH - 9:00AM AEDT
2021 AusCycling Stage Race - Women's Only
https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/view/2287872
2021 AusCycling Stage Race – Open
https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/view/2287870

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31ST - 9:00AM AEDT
2021 AusCycling Stage Race - Women's Only
https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/view/2287877
2021 AusCycling Stage Race – Open
https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/view/2287875

Stage Details
Stage 1 — 6:30pm AEDT, Friday 29th October –
The 2021 Western NSW interclub ITT Esport Challenge
Bologna / Time Trial Lap  – 1 lap, 8km (Individual Time Trial)
Course Details:
World: Bologna
Route: TT Lap
Lap Distance: 8 km
Lead in: 0 km
Laps: 1
Elevation: 230 m

Stage 2 — 9:00am AEDT, Saturday 30th October
Watopia / Muir and the Mountain – 1 lap, 34km (Road Race)
Course Details:
World: Watopia
Route: Muir and the Mountain
Lap Distance: 33.9 km
Lead in: 5.2 km
Laps: 1
Elevation: 767 m
https://zwiftpower.com/events.php?zid=2287870

Stage 3 — 9:00am AEDT, Sunday 31st October
Richmond / 2015 UCI Worlds Course – 2 laps, 34km (Road Race)
Course Details:
World: Richmond
Route: 2015 UCI Worlds Course
Lap Distance: 16.2 km
Lead in: 0.5 km
Laps: 2
Elevation: 142 m

[Mark]

RESULTS - Western Division ITT Challange--

2021 Western NSW Individual Time Trial Challenge:
After Western Division Cycling hosted the inaugural Western NSW ESports Championships in July, the region has held an Individual Time Trial Challenge to finish off what has been an historic year for ESport Cycing in Australia.
The local ITT Challenge was held in conjunction with the AusCycling Esports 3 Stage Tour, using the first stage which was an 8km Prologue on Zwift’s Bologna / TT course (29/10/2021). The fastest Western Division Times were recorded by Bathurst riders Angela Falzarano and Mark Windsor with locals riders in all categories except for the A Grade Women’s Division.

Female Winners 2021 Western NSW ITT Challenge:
Jenn Arnold was again the star performer for Bathurst in the AusCycling Esports 3 Stage Tour, not only winning the Western NSW ITT Challenge but also the B Grade AusCycling Tour.
Angela Falzarano continues to improve in Esports cycling winning the C Grade Womens Western NSW ITT Challenge, while Bec O’Connor put in one of her rides on the smart trainer to win the D Grade Womens Western Division Title.
Female RESULTS
B Grade Female – 1st Jenn Arnold (BxCC)  24:27
C Grade Female – 1st Angela Falzarano (BxCC) 23:08   
D Grade Female – 1st Bec O’Connor (BxCC) 31:29

Male Winners 2021 Western NSW ITT Challenge:
Leading the way in the Male Categories in the Western NSW ITT Challenge was Bathurst’s Mark Windsor who recorded 16:52 for the 8km ITT to be come the top local rider in A Grade.
The B Grade Male Western NSW ITT Challenge was the best race of the day with only 2 second between winner Stephen Jackson and Runner-Up Matt Cowley.
Bathurst’s Ray Thorn lead the way in C Grade Male event with Bathurst Team Mate Peter Wilson Runner-Up, while Western Division ESports D Grade Champion Gary Baker was again to fast for Runner-Up Carl Holleman of Mudgee.
Male RESULTS
A Grade Male – 1st Mark Windsor (BxCC) 16:52
B Grade Male – 1st Stephen Jackson (BxCC) 18:39, Runner-Up Matt Cowley (BxCC) 18:41
C Grade Male – 1st Ray Thorn (BxCC)  20:29, Runner-Up Peter Wilson (BxCC) 22:21
D Grade Male – 1st Gary Baker (BxCC)  25:02, Runner-Up Carl Holleman Mudgee 26:22

[Mark]

JENN ARNOLD & GARY BAKER WIN AT AUSCYCLING 3 DAY ESPORT TOUR:
Billed as the Grand Final to the AusCycling ESport Season, Bathurst Riders Jenn ARNOLD (B Grade Women) and Gary Baker (D Grade Men) have won their Division in the 2021 AusCycling 3 Stage Zwift Tour.

While Bathurst didn’t have a starter in the A Grade Female event with was won by Angela MACRAE (Hawthorn CC). the local club had an impressive winner in B Grade women’s with Jenn ARNOLD (Bathurst CC) winning all 3 stages to defeat strong Echuca Moama rider Trudy STEVENSON.

Bathurst’s Angela FALZARANO also on the podium in Womens C Grade finishing runner up to ACT rider Kirsty LOWER (Vikings CC), while the Bathurst clubs Bec OConner was runner up to Victorian Riley MEYLAND (Brunswick) in D Grade

It was a tight battle in Mens A Grade with Trent STEVENSON (Echuca Moama) winning the final round to dead-heat with Tony DOHERTY (Velofit Australia) for first. There was only one hundredth of a second between Mitch ZITO (Shepparton) and Mark WINDSOR (Bathurst CC) in the final stage with ZITO taking 3rd overall in the Tour ahead of WINDSOR with Chris PEARCE (Geelong Mountain Bike Club) 5th overall.

Great news for Bathurst in Mens B Grade with Stephen JACKSON finishing third overall behind Michael KANIZAY (Brunswick) and Richard HOISSER (Sydney

While in C Grade Ray THORN (Bathurst CC) finshed 5th overall behind Andrew HUGHES (eRANDWICK) even after not scoring points in the final stage. Bathurst’s Peter Wilson finishing 12th overall in the C Grade Tour

Bathurst had a win in D Grade when consistent eSports performer Gary BAKER (Bathurst CC) defeated Troy TORMAY (Knox BMX Club) and the tour leader going into the final round John WILTSHIRE (UQCC)

OVERALL RESULTS - Female 2021 AusCycling 3 Stage Tour
A Grade – 1 Angela MACRAE (Hawthorn CC), 2 Ingrid HAMMER (HWDD), 3 Megan GAMMIE (Chaotic Energy Racing Team)
B Grade – 1 Jenn ARNOLD (Bathurst CC), 2 Trudy STEVENSON (Echuca Moama), 3 Jemima PAXTON (Jindabyne CC)
C Grade – 1 Kirsty LOWER (Vikings CC), 2 Angela FALZARANO (Bathurst), 3 Kerry KNOWLER (Vikings CC)   
D Grade – 1 Riley MEYLAND (BrunZwick), 2 Bec O’Connor (Bathurst CC)

OVERALL RESULTS - Male 2021 AusCycling 3 Stage Tour
A Grade - 1 Trent STEVENSON (Echuca Moama) & Tony DOHERTY (Velofit Australia), 3 Mitch ZITO (Shepparton), 4 Mark WINDSOR (Bathurst), 5 Chris PEARCE (Geelong)
B Grade - 1 Michael KANIZAY (Brunswick), 2 Richard HOISSER (Sydney), 3 Stephen JACKSON (Bathurst), 4 Mark GLORIE (Peel District), 5 Simon BROADLEY (Gold Coast).      
C Grade – 1 Andrew HUGHES (eRANDWICK), 2 Robert LAROCCA (Brunswick), 3   Nathan CLARKE (Geelong), 4 Geoff FAY (Sydney), 5 Nathan SCHUBERT (Canberra)
D Grade – 1 Gary BAKER (Bathurst), 2 Troy TORMAY (Knox BMX), 3 John WILTSHIRE (UQCC), 4 Malcolm WADE (Dulwich Hill), 5 Johnny TSELIKAS (Dulwich Hill)