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Despite the ease of restrictions in Australia in general and in NSW in particular, L'Étape Australia are working together with health authorities on a daily basis to ensure best practices are in place at the event. All of our Covid-19 specific measures will be detailed in the Riders' Guide to be released on 20 Febrarury 2021. L’ÉTAPE AUSTRALIA MANAGEMENT CEO Simon Baggs General Management Megan Peters Head of Sports Florent Malézieux EVENT TEAM Course Manager Georgia Miansarow Operations Manager Ryan Middleton Volunteers Manager Fran Barlow Hospitality Manager Caroline Didier SUPPORT TEAM Graphic Designer Kristy Gan ii
CONTENTS The History of the Tour de France 4 The Location 6 Transport Information 10 L’Étape Australia Village 12 Ambassadors14 The Course 16 Climb Profiles 17 Course Elevation 18 The Last 3km of the Race 19 Course Description 20 Start & Finish 24 Start Waves 25 Timing Chips 26 Cut-off Times & Areas 27 The Race Timetable 28 The Ride Timetable 29 Parking & Road Closures 30 Road Closures Map 31 On-Course Services 32 Nutrition & Training Tips 34 Charities36 Food drop 38 Sustainability39 Call for Volunteers 40 Official Merchandise 42 Partners44 1
THE HISTORY OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE The Tour de France is the biggest annual sporting The 2020 Tour de France Stages included: event in the world and the pinnacle of professional cycling. It is the most difficult and prestigious → 9 Flat Stages bicycle race on earth. Since the first edition in → 2 Time Trial 1903, the Tour de France has grown to attract 10-12million roadside spectators each year. → 11 Mountainous Stages The peloton includes 176 riders from 22 teams, racing across a total distance of 3,479.3 km for 21 Stages in just 23 days. Credit: Amaury Sports Organisation (ASO) FUN FACTS → The youngest rider ever to win Mark Cavendish is the second all the Tour de France was in 1904, time stage winner with 30 Stage Henri Comet at only 19 years old. wins. In 2020, Tadej Pogacar was the → The least number of finishers in second youngest rider to win the the Tour was 10 in 1919. Yellow Jersey at just 21 years old. → Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, → The oldest rider ever to win the Bernard Hinault and Miguel Tour was Firmin Lambot in 1922, Indurain have won the Tour he was 36 years old. de France five times. Miguel → Eddy Merckx holds the record for Indurain is the only rider to have the most stages won at the Tour won five consecutive Tours. de France with 34 stage wins. 4
TOUR DE FRANCE JERSEYS L’Étape Australia is this only event to present each category winner with the Iconic Jerseys up for grabs at the Tour de France. All individual riders will have the opportunity to compete for the famous Tour de France Jerseys which are presented at the Tour de France final Stage in Paris. The Yellow Jersey will be awarded to the first female and male riders to cross the Finish Line of The Race. The Polka Dot Jersey will be awarded to the fastest male and female across all climbs for The Race. The White Jersey will be awarded to the fastest male and female under the age of 25 of The Race. Campbell Jones 2019 Male Winner (Yellow Jersey) Nadine Gill 2019 Female Winner (Yellow & Polka Jersey) Jay Vine 2019 Male Winner (Polka Jersey) 5
THE LOCATION KIAMA Kiama is a beautiful coastal town two hours South of Sydney. The town is popular for its cliffside caverns, scenic rainforest, and the famous Blowhole. Providing an abundance of activities, ranging from hiking and whale watching to visiting the local markets and The Pilot’s Cottage Museum, there is something in Kiama for everyone in the family to enjoy! Be sure to dine out at one of the delicious food and wine restaurants and immerse yourself in the vibrant café culture along the beach front. KIAMA BLOWHOLE, KIAMA COOLANGATTA ESTATE, SHOALHAVEN HEADS Credit: Destination NSW Credit: Destination NSW 6
SHOALHAVEN Shoalhaven is also just two hours South of Sydney. Providing the perfect escape if you are looking for mountains, beaches, or coastal plains. There is a wealth of lakes ideal for water sports and beaches for surfing and fishing. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy many brilliant bushwalks on offer, filled with native flora and fauna. Foodies can try local harvest produce available at the fresh produce farmers markets. COOLANGATTA ESTATE, SHOALHAVEN HEADS Credit: Destination NSW 7
THE LOCATION THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS The Southern Highlands offer a diverse and beautiful landscape, separated by surrounding wilderness and pasture lands.The area is renowned for mountainous walking trails along with over 60 vineyards and 17 cellar doors. Pick one of the charming and quaint towns to stay in and you will not want to leave! GERRINGONG Credit: Destination NSW HAMPDEN BRIDGE, KANGAROO VALLEY Credit: Destination NSW 8
ACCOMMODATION There is a wide range of accommodation options varying from luxury resorts to more basic motels. The region has thousands of options throughout Kiama, Shoalhaven, The Southern Highlands, and Wollongong. VISIT THE LINKS BELOW TO BOOK YOUR STAY. A KIAM A L H AVEN SHO NDS N H I GHLA H E R SOUT BUDDEROO NATIONAL PARK, BUDDEROO Credit: Destination NSW 9
TRANSPORT INFORMATION L’Étape Australia is easily accessible and encourages participants to travel by train with Kiama Train station just minutes from the start line. L’Étape Australia has partnered with Sydney Trains to increase the number of services from Sydney to NSW the Illawarra. On Friday 19 March, dedicated services between Central Station and Kiama Station will have selective stops and take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. On Saturday 20 March, there will be extra services running between Wollongong, Oak Flats and Kiama CANBERRA to transport riders to the start line. ACT Travellers can use both dedicated and regular services to travel to L’Étape Australia and back on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March. For riders registered for The Ride, there will be increased services between Berry, Gerringong, and Kiama. REASONS TO TRAVEL BY TRAIN → Beat the crowd and avoid potential traffic congestion in Kiama the morning of race day. → Not having to drive home tired after racing. → Kiama train station is conveniently located 300m from the start line. → You can travel in comfort with your bike and your friends. KIAMA, SHOALHAVEN & SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS → 2 hours from Sydney → 2 hours 45 minutes from Canberra → 1 hour 20 minutes flight from Melbourne → 1 hour 30 flight minutes from Brisbane We encourage riders from Melbourne and Brisbane to fly to Sydney and catch the train to Kiama. 10
SYDNEY BRISBANE QLD W KIAMA 1HR 30 MIN NSW SYDNEY 1HR 20 MIN KIAMA ACT CANBERRA VIC MELBOURNE 11
L’ÉTAPE AUSTRALIA VILLAGE The L’Étape Australia Village is located at Coronation Park in Kiama. The Village will be packed with entertainment all weekend including live music, activities, exhibitors, and sponsor marquees along with food and drink stalls for you and your friends & family to enjoy! There will also be a photography exhibition by Tour de France photographer Pauline Ballet. The L’Étape Australia Village provides you with the opportunity to experience a unique Tour de France atmosphere. VILLAGE OPENING HOURS Friday 10:00AM—7:00PM (registration pick-up until 9:00PM) Saturday 5:00AM—5:00PM BIB COLLECTION Collect your bib at the Registration Marquee in the village between 10am and 9pm on Friday 19 March. Please note there will be no registration pick up on the Saturday morning. PHYSIOTHERAPY & MASSAGE Physio and Massage will be available at the L’Étape Australia Village. All therapists will follow a Covid-19 Safety Plan. Price is $20 per 15 minutes, via contactless payment. AMBASSADORS CLINIC There will be an exclusive clinic with L’Étape Australia ambassador and Tour de France stage winner SIMON Kiss & Drop Zone GERRANS, hosted by Tour de France commentator (Drop off only, no parking) Kiama Blowhole MATTHEW KEENAN. The clinic will take place on on Friday 19th March at 6pm at The Joyce Wheatley Community Centre. Come along and listen first- hand to exclusive insights and stories from the professional peloton and receive key advice from Simon Gerrans for Race Day. RE I C K E TS HE O UR T GET Y L’etape Australia 12 Village
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AMBASSADORS L’Étape Australia appoints some of the world’s best professional cyclists as Event SIMON GERRANS Ambassadors and the 5th edition in Kiama is no different! Simon Gerrans is known as one of the greatest Australian cyclists having ridden for some of the best Previous ambassadors have included 4 times teams in the world such as Team Sky and GreenEdge. Tour de France winner Christopher Froome Simon Gerrans has taken home prestigious victories and Paris-Roubaix winner Mathew Hayman. including four stages of the Tour de France, two L’Étape Australia provides our ambassadors the stages at the Giro d’Italia and General Classification opportunity to give back to the thousands of at the Tour Down Under. Simon has won two fans who support their cycling careers. monuments: Milan-San Remo and Liège-Bastogne- Liège. We are proud to have Simon Gerrans onboard This year we are thrilled to welcome on board as a L’Étape Australia ambassador. Gerrans will also two former Australian Professional cyclists join Matthew Keenan in hosting our very own 'Cycling David Mackenzie and Simon Gerrans. Simon Insights' podcast. Gerrans is also co-hosting our podcast with L’Étape Australia MC, Matthew Keenan. We are excited to welcome back Amanda Spratt, who joins us for her 4th L’Étape. Amanda has been an ambassador since 2017 and we are honoured to have her onboard again. AMANDA SPRATT The 2018 & 2019 World Championship medallist is back! Amanda Spratt has an incredibly impressive cycling resume including numerous stage wins in Europe and claiming the Australian National Road Champion title for 2012, 2016 and 2020. The Mitchelton-SCOTT rider is well known for her hard work and big engine. We look forward to following Amanda in her prosperous career ahead as she has her sights set on the Tokyo Olympic Games. 14
DAVID MCKENZIE Former Australian professional cyclist, David McKenzie is well known for his courageous victory at the Giro d’Italia 2000 after a 164km solo breakaway. Major accomplishments include stage wins at Tour Down Under, Herald Sun Tour and overall winner of Melbourne to Warrnambool & Grafton to Inverell. Now a journalist and commentator for SBS, we are excited to have David on board as an MC for the 5th edition of L’Étape Australia! MATTHEW KEENAN One the most recognisable voices in cycling, once an aspiring cyclist who found his way to the Tour de France through a different route. Matthew Keenan is part of the international commentary team at the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana. Matt Keenan and Simon Gerrans have teamed up to create a new podcast ‘Cycling Insights’ discussing exclusive stories from professional cycling. Matt will return as the L’Étape Australia MC. CYC L ING UT ' O R E ABO SEE M S' HERE HT INSIG 15
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CLIMB PROFILES Berry Mountain 11.6 km at 4.4% 500 m 400 m 300 m 200 m r kilometer rcentage pe Average pe 100 m 5.3 0.7 -1.4 11.6 km 0.2 11 1 10 5.3 9 0 8 4.3 7 3.9 6 9.3 5 11.4 4 11.2 3 2 1 Col de Fitzroy 6.7 km at 8.5% 600 m Saddleback Mountain 4.3 km at 8.8% 500 m 400 m 400 m 300 m 300 m 200 m 200 m r kilometer rcentage pe 100 m r kilometer Average pe rcentage pe Average pe 100 m 8.4 2 6.9 5.9 4.3 km 8.3 5.7 11.8 4 8.5 6 6.7 km 11 3 10.8 5 2 10.9 7.7 4 1 3 2 1 17
COURSE ELEVATION THE RACE | 136KM KIAMA KIAMA Col de Fitzroy 1 000 m Berry Mountain Saddleback Mountain 800 m 600 m 400 m 200 m 0 34 45.6 53.7 63.5 70.2 97 121 125.4 129.7 135.8km THE RIDE | 80KM KIAMA BERRY 1 000 m Berry Mountain 800 m 600 m 400 m 200 m 0 34 45.6 80km 18
THE LAST 3KM OF THE RACE MAP OVERVIEW Roundabout ELEVATION OVERVIEW 200m 150m 100m 50m 0m 2 1 0km 19
COURSE DESCRIPTION With a new route that is as stunning as it is running so we ask that all riders obey the challenging, the 5th edition of L’Étape Australia instructions of the traffic marshals if required. will be one to remember. The 136km course Participants completing The Ride will cross this features three categorised climbs, totalling over section twice as they return and finish at Berry 2770m in elevation, as it traverses the South Coast, Showground. Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands. Starting at the beach front in Kiama, you will set BERRY MOUNTAIN out on Manning Street towards South Kiama Drive After the first Food Zone, the route will continue where you will enter the Princess Highway. Be straight until reaching Queen Street where you cautious of road furniture in the early kilometres will make a left turn. Follow Queen Street all as the course travels through two roundabouts the way to Kangaroo Valley Road. Make sure you and bypasses two islands. After 2.5km, you will keep hydrated here as the first major climb of enter the Princess Highway. The left-hand lane the day is fast approaching! At the 34km mark, will be fully closed so you will have the chance the Berry Mountain QOM/ KOM commences. to spread out across the road. As the highway From that point, you will face a gruelling 11.6km gradually ascends, be sure to look out to your left ascent at an average gradient of 4.4%. Such a and take in the magnificent view! You will exit the hard climb is sure to be a leg zapper, and with so Princess Highway at Fern Street and travel through far still to race, pacing will be key. Breathe in the the quaint town of Gerringong. Be aware of fresh country air and enjoy the shading from the roundabouts and speed bumps in this section. The surrounding nature. You will summit the climb course will weave along the undulating coastline at the 45.6km mark and reach the first QOM/KOM along Crooked River Road and Gerroa Road before point of the day. a sharp right-hand turn onto Coolangatta Road. You continue along Coolangatta Road, crossing the Shortly after summiting Berry Mountain, the bridge over Broughton Creek until reaching the route for The Race and The Ride will split (at first Food Zone at Berry. 47.9km). The Race will veer right onto Kangaroo Valley Road, whilst The Ride will take a sharp left Berry Food Zone will be positioned at the 29.9km and descend Berry Mountain. mark on the right-hand side of Coolangatta Road. Riders will have the opportunity to stop, refuel and hydrate before taking on the first major climb of the day, and the first fight for the King/Queen of the Mountain, at Berry Mountain. Cyclists not KIAMA wishing to stop here can proceed straight, staying on the left side of the road. 1 000 m Berry Mountain Keep anmeye out for the railway crossing shortly 800 after exiting Berry Food Zone. The crossing is 600 mwhere Wharf Road meets Prince Alfred situated Street. Traffic marshals will be positioned here 400 m and who will briefly hold riders if a train is passing through. 200 m L’Étape Australia have reached out to the train company to ask that they minimise the services during 0 the hours of racing. However, we 34 45.6 53.7 63.5 7 cannot guarantee that there will be no trains 20
THE RACE COL DE FITZROY The course winds its way through the lush At the 63.5km mark, after leaving the beautiful farmland and native bushland of the idyllic Kangaroo Valley region, you will reach the category Kangaroo Valley region. You will enjoy the one climb - Col de Fitzroy. This second QOM/KOM of combined flats and rolling undulations whilst you the race begins and continues for a gruelling 6.7 km recover from the first climb and prepare for the at an average gradient of 8.8%. If the bunch is still next! The course will travel along Moss Vale Road together at the base of the climb, it will certainly into the charming town of Kangaroo Valley where be strung out by the summit at 70.2km! The first riders will have the option to respite at Food Zone kilometre of the climb commences at a steep 2, located on the right-hand side of the road at gradient of 10.9%. Expect to be in your easiest gear 57.3km in. This is another opportunity to refuel and out of the saddle for most of this mountain! before taking on the second QOM/KOM at Col de Fitzroy which is just a few kilometres ahead. There is no respite after cresting the mountain. Prepare to continue working hard, as a long stretch After passing through the Food Zone, you will of exposed road threatens to split the peloton cross over the river via the famous Hampden further on the run into Robertson. Bridge, with castle-like sandstone towers. Take the opportunity of flat road to prepare your legs for As you make your way into town, you will reach a the second key ascent. large intersection where a contra flow will be in place to manage local residents wishing to enter or exit the highway and ensure maximum safety for the riders. The course will turn right onto the Illawarra Highway and you must stay on the right- hand side of the road at all times and within the traffic cones. Riders must obey all road signs and traffic marshals. The Illawarra Highway will provide you with an unprotected stretch of mostly flat road all the way to Robertson. Don’t be fooled by the terrain; if windy on race day this section will be particularly hard. Positioning in the bunch here is crucial. Before entering the town of Robertson, the Illawarra Highway will go over a railway crossing. Please be prepared to stop here in case of a freight train passing through. Traffic marshals will be positioned at the crossing and will hold riders until KIAMA safe to proceed. L’Étape Australia have reached out Col de Fitzroy to the train company to ask that they minimise the Saddleback Mountain number of services taking place on race day. You will be happy to reach Robertson Food Zone at the 97km mark on the left-hand side of the road. The third Food Station is likely to be the most desired, with a technical descent down Jamberoo Mountain and another savage climb at Saddleback Mountain still to come. 70.2 97 121 125.4 129.7 135.8km 21
JAMBEROO MOUNTAIN SADDLEBACK MOUNTAIN Once passing Food Zone 3 situated at Robertson Last but not least, Saddleback Mountain is Pie Shop, you will take a long right-hand turn onto the final challenge of the day. At 4.3km long, Jamberoo Mountain Road and prepare yourself for Saddleback is the race’s shortest climb. However, the plunge down Jamberoo Mountain. This steep what the mountain lacks in length, it makes up and technical descent begins at 109km in. There for in steepness. With an average gradient of will be caution signs and marshals on the side 8.8% and pinches exceeding 12%, many riders will of the road and you must comply with all safety find Saddleback to be the hardest part of the day, instructions. Fatigue will be setting in at this stage, made worse by the tough 125km before it. so it is vital that you remain focussed and vigilant as you make your way down into the valley. Once cresting the top of Saddleback Mountain at 129.7km, you will be rewarded with a well-earned After the descent, you will continue onto downhill finish! Saddleback Mountain Road is a Jamberoo Road, from which you can admire narrow and lumpy descent, so please descend with the rich Fitzroy farmland. Jamberoo Food Zone caution. The final Food Station for the day will will be positioned on the left side of the road appear quickly as it is positioned at 131.1 km on the at 121km. You can choose to continue straight right-hand side of the road. Hydrate here and then through but must stay to the right. The course the home straight is in sight! You will be greeted will remain straight until making a right turn onto with magnificent views of the countryside and Fountaindale Road - be sure to look out for cattle ocean on the final descent. In the final kilometres meandering in their picturesque pastures as you of the race there will be one last roundabout to pedal along Fountaindale Road and recuperate for navigate to the left. It will be fast and furious as the final climb of the day! riders battle for position coming into the finish line on Manning Street. Once crossing the finish line please stay right. KIAMA 1 000 m 800 m 600 m 400 m 200 m 0 34 22
THE RIDE After completing the strenuous Berry Mountain climb, your legs will be grateful for that left turn at Moss Vale Road. Descending the other side of Berry Mountain brings spectacular views, however, be sure to keep your wits about you and control your speed as there are a few sharp hairpins to navigate on the way down. Please obey the traffic marshals and warning signs on the descent, cautioning riders to slow down. Once you reach the bottom of the descent, enjoy the green rolling undulations on Moss Vale Road through the picturesque countryside until reaching the charming town of Bomaderry. Prepare to be briefly staged at the roundabout where Moss Vale Road meets Cambewarra road as traffic controllers will stop vehicles who will be accessing the Princess Highway rather than the event route. Traffic marshals will release groups of riders in 30 second waves when it is safe to do so. At 56.5km riders will have one last opportunity to stop before the Finish at the Bomaderry Food Zone. This will be positioned on the right-hand side of the road. Cyclists wanting to continue straight onto the finish must stay on the left- hand side of the road. With less than 15km to the finish line, you will make your way back along Bolong Road. Please be aware that there is a railway crossing in operation at the 58km mark. Traffic Marshalls may need to briefly stop riders if there is an oncoming train. Finally, you will be back in familiar territory as the course turns left onto Coolangatta Road for the home stretch. A sharp left turn onto Station street will take you 500m to the Finish line at Berry Showground. BERRY Berry Mountain 45.6 80km 23
START & FINISH THE START LINE THE FINISH The Start Line is located on Manning Street in THE RACE Kiama just a few hundred metres from The Village. The Race will also finish here whilst The Ride will Once the hard work is done it is time to celebrate! finish at Berry Showground. Collect your Finisher Medal, relax and enjoy the Tour de France atmosphere in the Village. Be sure The Village is located at Coronation Park which is to refuel and hydrate at one of the delicious food just a few hundred metres from the start. The stalls and enjoy the entertainment provided with Start Line and Village are easily accessible from your family and friends. both the train Station and Car Park. Kiama Train Station is just a 300 metre walk away. There is bike THE RIDE path access all the way to the Village from the main car park at Kiama Downs. The Ride will finish at Berry Showground where there will be live entertainment, music, and food. ON THE DAY For riders wishing to return to Kiama there will be a shuttle bus running between Berry Showground → Arrive 30 minutes prior to your race and Kiama. start time. → Drop your bags at the Bag Drop Marquee Please obey all traffic signs and respect traffic and enjoy a pre-race coffee in the Village. marshal’s instructions to when exiting the Village at the finish. → Top up your water bottles. There will be fruit and water available at the Village Food Station. THE NIGHT BEFORE → Recon the start area, so you know exactly where to go. → Attach your Timing Chip to your bike and Kiss & Drop Zone (Drop off only, Kiama pin your number on your jersey. no parking) Blowhole → Be aware of your allocated Start Wave so you know which signs to follow in the morning. *Bib numbers and start waves will be allocated and circulated early March 2021. → Pack your jersey with plenty of food/gels. Do not rely solely on the Food Zone. → Have a big dinner! L’etape LEGEND Australia Village Start Wave Zones Start/Finish Entry to Kiss & Drop Cyclist Path to Start *For more information on the Kiss & Drop Zone, go to page 30 24
START WAVES → Riders will be set off in their allocated Wave Number Start Time Time Gap waves in order of speed fastest to slowest. There will be a timing car at the Wave 0 (Male) 07:00 back of Wave 6 showing the cut-off time. Wave 0 (Female) 07:02 0:02 → Bib numbers are allocated in the thousands which refer to each wave. Wave 1 - The Race 07:10 0:08 (i.e. # 703 is Wave 0, #2647 is Wave 2) Wave 2 - The Race 07:16 0:06 → Riders must be aware of their wave Wave 3 - The Race 07:22 0:06 allocation and look at the map prior to the start time so that they know exactly Wave 4 - The Race 07:28 0:06 where to line up. Wave 5 - The Race 07:34 0:06 → Wave 0 is a Sanctioned race by Cycling Wave 6 - The Race 07:40 0:06 NSW for Elite riders only. Riders from Wave 0 are selected by the Cycling NSW Last Rider 07:44 0:04 State Handicapper to ensure it is the most competitive wave. LEGEND Wave 0 (#0-999) Wave 1-3 (#1000-3999) Wave 4-5 (#4000-5999) Wave 6 (#6000+) Start/Finish Village Village Entrances 25
TIMING CHIPS All riders will receive a timing chip in their registration pack. The timing chip must be attached to the front of their handlebars. Please do not bend your number with the chip on, this will damage the chip and your time will not be recorded. The chip will record your overall time and classification. The main timing points will be at the Start/Finish line. There will also be 6 other points set up on course to record the QOM/KOM classification. The Race The Ride Start | Kiama | Manning Street Start | Kiama | Manning Street Bottom of Berry Mountain (34km) Bottom of Berry Mountain (34km) Top of Berry Mountain (45km) Top of Berry Mountain (45km) Bottom of Col de Fitzroy (63.5km) Finish | Berry Showground (80km) Top of Col de Fitzroy (70.2km) Bottom of Saddleback Mountain (125.4km) Top of Saddleback Mountain (129.7km) Finish | Kiama | Manning Street (136km) 26
CUT-OFF TIMES & AREAS L’Étape Australia is held on fully closed roads to ensure maximum safety for riders. Cut off times have been determined to respect the road re-opening timings. CUT-OFF TIMES The slowest average speed for The Race and The Ride has been calculated considering both elevation and previous year’s race results. A timing car with a clock on the roof will travel at the back of the peloton and follow the slowest average speed for The Race and The Ride. Any rider overtaken by the timing car will be declared ‘Out of The Race’ and will not be able to access Mechanical Assistance, Medical Assistance, or any of the Food Zones after this point. There will be a SAG Wagon following the back of the peloton, and riders will be offered transport for themselves and their bike back to Kiama or Berry Showground. Roads will be re-opened to the traffic once the timing car has passed. CUT-OFF AREAS Cut-off areas are in place at each Food Zone on the course. Cut-off times at each food zones will be advertised on site. 27
THE RACE TIMETABLE Head of Back of the To Finish From Start Passing Area the Race Race 135.8 0 Kiama | Manning Street | Start 07:00 07:44 133.2 2.6 Entry on the Princes Highway 07:04 07:54 129.3 6.5 Exiting the Princes Highway 07:10 08:06 129.2 6.6 Gerringong 07:14 08:11 119.2 16.6 Junction with Beach Road 07:23 08:26 112.3 23.5 Right Turn on Coolangatta Road 07:33 08:40 105.9 29.9 Berry | Food Zone #1 07:41 09:03 102.7 33.1 Berry | Left Turn on Queen Street 07:45 09:09 101.8 34 Berry Mountain | QOM & KOM Start 07:47 09:11 90.2 45.6 Berry Mountain | QOM & KOM Finish 08:17 10:20 81.8 54 Junction with Kangaroo Walley Road 08:24 10:36 78.5 57.3 Kangoroo Valley | Food Zone #2 08:28 10:52 72.3 63.5 Col de Fitzroy | QOM & KOM Start 08:37 11:06 65.6 70.2 Col de Fitzroy | QOM & KOM Finish 08:58 11:56 60.4 75.4 Junction with Moss Vale Road 09:06 12:09 52.9 82.9 Right Turn on Illawarra Highway 09:19 12:27 38.8 97 Robertson | Food Zone #3 09:42 13:10 26.4 109.4 Jamberoo Mountain Lookout 10:02 13:41 15.7 120.1 Right Turn on Jamberoo Road 10:11 14:00 14.8 121 Jamberoo | Food Zone #4 10:12 14:12 12.3 123.5 Right Turn on Fountaindale Road 10:16 14:18 10.4 125.4 Saddleback Mountain | QOM & KOM Start 10:19 14:22 6.1 129.7 Saddleback Mountain | QOM & KOM Finish 10:33 14:55 4.7 131.1 Saddleback Mountain | Food Zone #5 10:34 15:07 2.3 133.5 Right Turn on Saddleback Mountain Road 10:36 15:12 0 135.8 Kiama | Manning Street | Finish 10:38 15:17 28
THE RIDE TIMETABLE Head of Back of the To Finish From Start Passing Area the Race Race 80.6 0 Kiama | Manning Street | Start 07:46 07:56 78 2.6 Entry on the Princes Highway 07:50 08:07 74.1 6.5 Exiting the Princes Highway 07:57 08:19 71.3 9.3 Gerringong 08:02 08:25 64 16.6 Junction with Beach Road 08:13 08:41 57.1 23.5 Right Turn on Coolangatta Road 08:24 08:56 50.7 29.9 Berry | Food Zone #1 08:34 09:24 47.5 33.1 Berry | Left Turn on Queen Street 08:39 09:31 46.6 34 Berry Mountain | QOM & KOM Start 08:41 09:33 35 45.6 Berry Mountain | QOM & KOM Finish 09:17 11:00 32.7 47.9 Left Turn on Moss Vale Road 09:20 11:05 28.4 52.2 Junction with Barfield Road 09:25 11:13 24.5 56.1 Princes Highway Roundabout 09:30 11:21 24.1 56.5 Bomaderry | Food Zone #6 09:31 11:36 22.6 58 Right Turn on Railway Street 09:33 11:39 21.9 58.7 Right Turn on Molong Street 09:34 11:41 8.2 72.4 Left Turn on Coolangatta Road 09:55 12:10 0.2 80.4 Left Turn on Station Road | Berry 10:08 12:27 0 80.6 Berry Showground | Finish 10:08 12:28 29
PARKING & ROAD CLOSURES PARKING → Albion Park Station → Oaks Flat Station Whilst we strongly encourage all riders to travel by train, L’Étape Australia have made parking → Shellharbour Junction areas available to riders. The main parking areas will be located at Kiama Downs and Bombo Hill ROAD CLOSURES Reserve. There will be signage on the Princes Highway southbound to advise participant to use L’Étape Australia and local authorities of Kiama, the approaching exit for Kiama Downs and Bombo. Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee Shire Council From the parking areas participants can access The have been working together to minimise the Village and Start Line via bike path. impact that the event will have on local traffic. A Traffic Management Plan has been put in place A map of the parking areas will be circulated in the to successfully manage the road closures and Riders' Guide, to be released on 20 Febrary 2021. openings on the day. KISS & DROP ZONE Motorists will be advised of road closures prior to the event and on the event day via permanent A designated Kiss & Drop Zone has been created and portable variable messaging signs as well as for riders to be dropped off at Shoalhaven Street. updates from the Live Traffic website. This area is designed for quick entry and exit only. Vehicles can enter the Kiss & Drop Zone from There will be a contraflow set up on the Princess Princes Highway via Collins Street following a one Highway using the northbound traffic lanes way system. Once riders are dropped off, drivers between South Kiama Drive & Fern Street to can exit back to the Princes Highway. The area maintain access between Sydney and the will be clearly sign posted Kiss & Drop along with Southcoast. To maintain safety there will be a traffic marshals on the day. speed limit of 40km/h. The event will use the left- hand lane southbound. From Shoalhaven Street it is just 800m to the Start Line and the Village. The map to the right shows the closing and reopening times of each course section. No vehicle BERRY SHOWGROUND will be allowed access outside of these closure times. Detour routes will be clearly marked, For participants completing The Ride, Berry and sign posted. Local authorities have allowed Showground will be available for parking. From us to close the roads for the event so please here, riders will be able to catch the train to Kiama. be respectful of these timings. Local residents impacted by the road closure are invited to ask any TRAIN STATION PARKING questions via email at info@letapeaustralia.com. To avoid congestion in Kiama L’Étape Australia For live traffic conditions on race day, please visit suggests parking at a nearby station on the RMS’ Live Traffic website: livetraffic.com Illawarra Train Line. Event registrants will be able to use the train service to Kiama Station. We suggest driving to one of the following train stations: 30
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ON-COURSE SERVICES MECHANICAL SERVICES - SHIMANO L’Étape Australia is proud to partner with Shimano for the 4th consecutive year. Shimano will be stationed onsite at the L’Étape Village on Friday and Saturday prior to racing to provide mechanical support. A Shimano vehicle will travel in the convoy behind each wave to provide roving mechanical assistance throughout the racecourse. There will also be a fixed mechanical station at Berry Food Zone. There will be no mechanical support after the race. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE L’Étape Australia will be working with EMS Event Medical and NSW Ambulance to provide medical support on the day. Medical crews will be onsite in the L’Étape Village on Friday & Saturday. There will be medical tents positioned across the course at each of the 6 Food Zones and behind each wave of riders. NSW Ambulance will also be onsite throughout the race convoy. SAG WAGON A SAG Wagon will travel at the back of the peloton behind the Timing vehicle to transport riders who can no longer participate in the event due to medical, mechanical, or physical reasons. There will be a bus and truck which will provide riders and their bikes with a lift back to the Village (or Berry Showground). TIMING CHIPS AND RESULTS All riders will be a given a timing chip in their race pack which is required to go on the front of their handlebars. This will record each rider’s individual time and overall classification. Full results will be published online on Saturday 20 March by 8pm at letapeaustralia.com 32
FOOD ZONES The 5th edition of L’Étape Australia will provide riders with 6 Food Zones across the course to fuel you for success! Each Food Zone will include race nutrition, water taps, male & female toilet facilities, bike racks, and medical support. Winners Sports Nutrition are once again an Official Supporter of L’Étape Australia. Winners bars and gels will be available for riders at the Food Zones on course. For further information on how to plan your nutrition visit Winners Cycling Guide to Nutrition which can be found at winnersbars.com The items below will be provided at each Food Zone: Product Kiama Berry Kangaroo Robertson Jamberoo Saddleback Bomaderry Berry Kiama Start (0km) (29.9km) Valley (97km) (121km) Mountain (56.5km) Finish Finish (57.3km) (131.1km) (80km) (136km) Apples P P P P P P P P P Oranges P P P P P P P P Bananas P P P P P P P P P Sultanas P P P P P Sugar Lollies P P P P P Cereal Bar P P P P P P P P P Energy Bars P P P Gels P P P Energy P P P Drinks Almonds P P P P P P P P P Crisps P P P P P Salted P P P P P P Crackers Schweppes P P P P P P P P Lemonade Cola P P P P P P P P 33
NUTRITION & TRAINING TIPS WINNERS SPORTS NUTRITION 5 TIPS FOR FUELLING ON THE DAY L’Étape Australia is proud to have Winners Sports 1. Aim to consume 30 – 60g of carbohydrate Nutrition on board as the Official Nutrition Partner per hour of riding. for L’Étape Australia by Tour de France. 2. Eat and drink consistently on the ride. Set your watch alarm to go off every 20 Winner Sports Nutrition have created a unique minutes as a reminder. L’Étape Australia Nutrition Pack available to all riders ensuring you have the best nutrition on 3. To ensure your carbohydrate stores are hand to fuel your training and importantly the full, consume a carbohydrate rich snack big race day! The pack contains a selection of 15-30 mins before the start. Good options Winners Energy Bars, Energy Chews and Energy include a Winners Sustained Energy Bar or Gels at great value as well as offering all riders an a banana. exclusive 10% discount coupon code. 4. Prepare food to eat post ride and boost recovery. 15- 30 minutes after a ride the Winners Sports Nutrition will also feature on the body can replace energy stores at 150% the day at the Food & Energy Zones along the course. normal rate. 5. Remember to always test your nutrition plan in training prior to the ride. 34
KEY NUTRITION TIMINGS TRAINING 1. Fuel & hydrate L’Étape Australia is a challenging event and It is important that in the days leading up participants for both The Race and The Ride should to race day your carbohydrate stores are follow a structured training plan to ensure peak high and that you are well hydrated. Think performance come race day. The better prepared, about adding high carb foods such as bread, the more enjoyable the experience! potatoes, or pasta to your meals 2 days out and adding electrolytes to your water. L’Étape Australia has partnered with Cycling Inform to ensure riders have access to the best possible 2. Maintaining energy stores training plans and advice to get ready for race day. Cycling Inform has produced detailed training plans Eat before you get hungry! It is essential specifically for both The Race & The Ride. Female that you continuously top up your energy riders also have the option to select a training stores throughout the ride. Eating high program dedicated specifically for women. All carb foods every 30 minutes will help you programs include a variation of outdoor sessions, perform better and reduce the fatigue. If indoor training workouts, off the bike strength work you leave it until you are feeling depleted, and online video streaming. it is too late. For more information, go to www.cycling-inform.com 3. Refuel & Repair You must refuel with carbohydrate and protein immediately after you finish a ride whether it be training or racing. You have 4 Week a 20 minute window to refuel before your e 2 muscles start to breakdown. Be prepared u p for th Program and have a bar / sandwich / shake ready for Sign raining T when you stop your session. Racer 35
CHARITIES The Steve Waugh Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for young people living with rare diseases. The foundation prides itself in being ‘Somewhere to turn’ for those in the Rare Disease community. Through raising awareness, building connections and support networks, the ‘Strength of Character’ is the core focus of what the Steve Waugh Foundation is all about. L’Étape Australia is proud to assist the Steve Waugh Foundation on their mission to enhance the lives of children and families affected by rare diseases. n s to the dation tio un Dona augh Fo W E Steve made HER e can b 36
Qhubeka is global charity that helps people move forward with bicycles in Africa. Qhubeka is a Nguni word meaning “to progress” or “to move forward”. This relates to bicycles as they are an accessible and PRIMARY LOGO - BLACK reliable form of transport allowing people to travel and move forward. Qhubeka offer programs that allow people to earn bicycles, improving their access to schools, clinics, and jobs. A thorough process is undergone by Qhubeka to get the bicycles to the people and communities who need them. This process includes mechanic training, bicycle assembly, safety training and bicycle spare part supply. Bicycles can change the lives of those faced with extreme poverty by addressing socioeconomic challenges at the most basic level. ubeka to Q h L’Étape Australia are honoured to support Qhubeka n at ions ERE and have the ambition to fund 35 bikes Do e m ade H can b 37
FOOD DROP The 5th edition of L’Étape Australia will see all unused food from the event donated to Albion Park Youth and Community Care Centre. APYCC is a local charity dedicated to assisting the community by providing programs, activities and services. APYCC aims to break the cycle of poverty and social isolation by offering services to all age groups. L’Étape Australia will donate the food that isn’t consumed to Albion Park Youth & Community Centre at the end of the event. APYCC will distribute the food to those in need. 38
SUSTAINABILITY WHAT WE ARE DOING TO SUPPORT WASTE MANAGEMENT L’Étape Australia by Tour de France is mindful of its impact on the environment. We are doing our bit to reduce the impact of the event on the environment by: → Providing water fountains to reuse personal water bottles. → Recycling and disposing of waste correctly (recycling bins will be clearly marked) → Purchasing in bulk → Avoiding use of plastic when possible → Eco friendly cutlery in the village WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP AS A RIDER: → Travel by train *The carbon footprint of travelling by train is far less than that of travelling by car. Worldwide road users account for 71% of transport C02 emissions with railway services making up less than 1.8%. → Only dispose of rubbish/water bottles in collection zones → Keep wrappers/packaging on your pockets until you are in the food zone AS A SUPPORTER: → Recycle correctly → Use public transport over travel by car → Bring a keep cup & personal water bottle 39
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A PART OF THE L’ÉTAPE AUSTRALIA TEAM ? The 5th edition of L’Étape Australia will take on the roads of Kiama for the first time and we want YOU to help us make it our most successful event yet! Registrations to volunteer at L’Étape Australia are open. Sign up now for the chance to be a part of a unique Tour de France experience. We are seeking energetic and supportive volunteers for a wide range of roles. Everybody is welcome to be a part of the volunteers team. Roles available are: → Car Parking Marshals → Traffic Marshals → Information Booth → Food and Drink Zone → Start & Finish Line PERKS OF VOLUNTEERING → Uniform: T-shirt & cap → Meals on shift → Volunteering Certificate for Management students → Share a delicious a BBQ with L’Étape Ambassadors! → Meet new people and be part of an amazing experience 40
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