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Vodafone Arena (Track) Venue Information

Vodafone Arena is a 5000 seat venue housing a 250m Olympic standard Baltic pine board track that is 7 meters wide. The track banking is 42 degrees in the banks and 12 degrees in the straight. The venue houses full Omega electronic timing and video finish equipment and will play host to the Junior World Championships in July 2002. more -->

Vodafone Arena (Track) How to get there

Melways Ref 2G C Vodafone Arena is located on Swan Street Melbourne, right next door to Rod Laver Arena (the Tennis Centre) The venue is easily accessed via car, train (get off at Richmond train Station - approximately 6 different train lines run through this station), or Tram (take Tram 70 - Wattle Park from any stop on Flinders Street. This tram then proceeds down directly behind Vodafone Arena). To unload equipment, enter via Gate D from Swan Street. An attendant will be on hand to direct you where you can temporarily park your car to unload. Long-term parking is not permitted in the backstage area. Riders must not leave equipment at the venue outside of competition, as venue management are unable to take responsibility for its security.

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Docklands (Criterium) Venue Information

The Criterium is located in the Docklands precinct, next to Spencer Street. The criterium will be held on the west side of Colonial Stadium. Once racing has started, there will be no time to warm up due to the strict time frame we must follow in order to complete all events. The course is on smooth roads, but is exposed to the wind. As such, the outcome of the race may be dependant on the weather conditions on the day.
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Docklands (Criterium) How to get there

Melways Ref 2E H4 Docklands precinct is located to the west of the city. It is a short walk from the city. It can be accessed by the Latrobe Street extension or the Bourke Street foot bridge over Spencer Street Station.

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Ballan Rd, Werribee (Time Trial) Venue Information

The time trial is to be located in Werribee. Werribee is 30 minutes west of the city, and is the perfect location for the IRTT. The IRTT will be run up and back Ballan Rd, starting from the Werribee Sports and Fitness Centre. All equipment and cars are to be left at the marshalling area at Werribee Sports and Fitness Centre. Car parking and amenities located at the venue.

The circuit is an out and back course, with undulating, open roads that will test the riders. The course will be fully marshalled, and riders will be directed to their relevant turn around point along the course. The event will be impact upon by the weather, as the course is susceptible to winds that blow across the open plains. The course will be closed to traffic.
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Ballan Rd, Werribee (Time Trial) How to get there

Melways Ref 206 E7 The course can be accessed via car by going down the Westgate and Princess Freeways. Turn off at the Duncans Rd exit and then turn right over the overpass (bridge). Continue straight down Duncans Rd until you reach a set of traffic lights (Synott St). Turn left at these lights, and continue on. The road will swing around to the right, and you then go through the next set of lights and cross the bridge. Go through the next set of lights, cross the railway line, and turn left. Once you reach the roundabout, turn right into Ballan Rd and continue up the road for approximately 1km until you reach the Werribee Sports and Fitness Centre on your left.
If you are coming via the train, get on a Werribee line train and get off at Werribee. This trip from the city will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Once off the train, find your way to Watton Street. The race circuit is approximately 5 minutes ride from the station. Once on Watton Street, ride west toward the Werribee football oval. Turn right at the traffic lights on the corner of Watton and Synott Streets. Cross the bridge, go through the next set of lights, cross the railway line, and turn left. Once you reach the roundabout, turn right into Ballan Rd and continue up the road for approximately 1km until you reach the Werribee Sports and Fitness Centre on your left.

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Officer (Mountain Bike) Venue Information

The MTB course is located in Officer, approximately 50 minutes from Melbourne. The venue will be the GWS Anderson Scout Camp, which you access via Dickie Rd. The course has been used for National Series rounds, as well as the location for the Victorian MTB XC Championships.

The circuit is challenging, and is approximately 5km per lap. The course is enjoyable bush trails, consisting of approximately 85% single track with some demanding inclines.
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Officer (Mountain Bike) How to get there

Melways Reference 212 J10 The mountain bike course is located at Officer, east of Melbourne. Take Dandenong Road/ Princes Freeway from Melbourne and drive past Dandenong on the way to Pakenham. Turn left off the Princes Freeway onto Starling Road. Turn right onto Brown Road and then immediately left into Dickies Rd. Follow this road until you see the signs for the GWS Anderson Scout Camp entrance. The course location will be signposted from the Princes highway.

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