National Masters Track Championships 2013 Perth, Western Australia Visitors Information booklet
Visit WA- extraordinary Western Australia Whilst you are here why not enjoy some of the beautiful tourist locations that WA has to offer. ROTTNEST ISLAND... Take a day trip to Rottnest Island, only located 18km off the coast of Perth. Ride your bike around the Island, and enjoy stopping off at the pristine and secluded beaches the Island has to offer. But it doesn’t stop there, if you enjoy; snorkelling, fishing, scuba diving or surfing, then this is the place to be!
Visit WA- extraordinary Western Australia SWAN VALLEY WINE REGION... Or...why not explore what the Swan Valley has to offer? One of WA’s biggest wine regions, where you can escape the city and enjoy the relaxed country atmosphere. Visit world class wineries and breweries where you can grab a bite to eat, and indulge in some wine or beer tasting of all different flavours and varieties, whilst you relax and take in the beautiful scenery.
WA is home to some of the best beaches and surfing in Australia, so take a trip down to the coast and explore the long stretch of beaches.
Visit Perth festival of Cycling Tour de Perth- part of the Subaru National Road Series Road Race on Rottnest Island- Thursday 11 April 2013 Time trial on Rottnest Island- Friday 12 April 2013 Road Racing in Kalamunda on Saturday14 April 2013 Road Race at Perry Lakes on Sunday 14 April 2013 www.tourdeperth.com.au
UWCT Perth 2013 – UCI world cycling tour Time trial on Rottnest Island- Friday 12 April 2013 Road Race at Perry Lakes on Sunday 14 April 2013 www.uwctperth.com.au
Program of events Ticketing Spectators and handlers per day $10 Senior Card holders $5 Tickets can be purchased from the Cycling WA office by calling 08 9328 3422 or emailing Claire.skea@cycling.org.au or alternatively at the door of Midvale SpeedDome. Warm up Day- Monday 8 April 2013 Day One – Tuesday 9 April 2013 Day Two – Wednesday 10 April 2013 Day Three- Thursday 11 April 2013 Day Four- Friday 12 April 2013 Day Five- Saturday 13 April 2013 Event schedule to be advised.
Transport Plane Airport •Getting around the airport – Free terminal transfer bus and long term car park bus – For more information visit www.perthairport.com.au/ToTheAirport/GettingAroundtheAirport.aspx •Parking – There is Short Term and Long Term parking available at the airport. For more information visit www.perthairport.com.au/ToTheAirport/Parking.aspx Ground transport Transport Options from Airport •Perth Airport Shuttle – Transports you to your accommodation if you are staying in Perth City or Fremantle. For information and bookings, please visit www.perthairportconnect.com.au or call 1300 666 806. •Taxi – For more information visit www.perthairport.com.au/ToTheAirport/Taxis.aspx •Public Transport (Transperth) – For more information visit http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/ or www.perthairport.com.au/ToTheAirport/PublicTransport.aspx
•Hire car – For more information visit http://www.perthairport.com.au/ToTheAirport/CarRental.aspx
Venue Information VenuesWest SpeedDome Eddie Barron Drive Midvale WA 6056 Postal Address: PO Box 1816, Midland WA 6936 Phone: (+61 8) 9250 6701 Fax: (+61 8) 9250 6702 The Perth SpeedDome is a velodrome in Midvale, Western Australia, Australia. It is Western Australia's only indoor velodrome. It was designed by German architect Ralph Sch端rmann and constructed under the supervision of English velodrome specialist Ron Webb. The SpeedDome was opened in November 1989, replacing the Lake Monger Velodrome, an old outdoor concrete velodrome in Mount Hawthorn. The SpeedDome hosted the 1997 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. It regularly hosts training camps for Great Britain, Netherlands, Japan and New Zealand track cycling teams.[5] The track is 250 metres (820 ft) long and made of high grade siberian pine. It has seats for 1,500 people with facilities available for up to 2,300 people. In the centre of the cycling track is a multipurpose concrete floor used for inline hockey, figure, speed skating and roller derby.[1] A purpose-built kick boxing gymnasium is located underneath the cycling track.[1] Additional facilities include three media boxes, tenant and administration offices, competitors reception area and competitor and officials change rooms.The complex also has a 700-metre outdoor criterium track, incorporating a bicycle training facility. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perth_SpeedDome
Directions – Airport to Midvale Speeddome
Location- Midvale Speed dome
Safety requirements Track safety reminders This is the Australian Masters Track Championships and all riders must have an adequate level of fitness and track riding skills to compete. General Road rule reminders for cyclists 1. Most rules applying to cars also apply to bicycles on a road. A full list of these can be found here. Rules applying only to cyclists: 2. Must have at least 1 hand on the handlebars while in motion 3. Must wear an approved helmet while in motion (unless exempted) 4. Must not ride within 2 metres of the rear of a motor vehicle, over a distance of more than 200 metres 5. Must not hold onto another moving vehicle or be towed by it 6. Must not ride a bicycle on a freeway or other road that has designated restrictions that prohibit riding 7. Must not be more than 2 bicycles abreast on a road. When riding abreast, the 2 bicycles must be no more than 1.5 metres apart 8. Must use the correct hand signals to turn left or right, and to stop 9. Can use the left lane of a roundabout when turning right, provided he or she gives way to all exiting traffic 10. Must not ride in a pedestrian mall 11. Cannot overtake on the left side of a motor vehicle if that motor vehicle is moving and indicating to turn left.
For more information on Cycling on roads: rules and safety click here
Local services
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Accommodation packages are available with CIC Events as part of the Perth Festival of Cycling, Tour De Perth and UWCT Masters Events Contact CIC events- Indi French (08) 9284 3522
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Chapel Farm 231 Toodyay Road Middle Swan (08) 9250 4755 Swan Valley Oasis Resort 10250 West Swan Road Henley Brook Western Australia 6055 (08)9296 5500 Mahogany Inn 4260 Great Eastern Highway Mahogany Creek (08) 9295 1118 Bromley Retreat
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38 Bromley Road Herne Hill WA 6056 (08) 9296 6892
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Rose & Crown 105 Swan Street Guildford (08)9347 8100 Budget Motel Midland 51 Victoria Street Midland (08)9250 2688
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The Vale Bed and Breakfast 128 John Street Henley Brook WA 6055 0424 209 730 Settlers Rest Farmstay 90 George Street West Swan WA 6055 (08)9250 4540 Olive Grove Chalet 107 George Street West Swan WA 6055 (08) 9274 3939 Helena Valley Homestead 4 Samson Place Helena Valley WA 6056 (08) 9294 2737 Chevar Holdings 5 Keane Street Midland (08) 9274 0048 Perth Vineyards Holiday Park 91 Benara Road Caversham (08)9279 6700 Family Breaks Accommodation 3 Wade Square Swan View 0413 004 414
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Thie My Chree Retreat 255 Lefroy Avenue Herne Hill WA 6056 0421 162 336 Mundaring Ecostay 4110 Phillips Road Mundaring WA 6073 (08) 9295 1933 Supreme Holiday Accommodation 7 Templeman Place Midland 0413 004 414 Midland Caravan Park 2 Toodyay Road Middle Swan (08) 9274 3002 Discovery Holiday Park 186 Hale Rd Forrestfield (08) 9453 6677 Welcome In 6 Linthorn Crescent Greenmount WA 6056 08) 9294 2026 The Vines Resort Verdelho Drive The Vines WA 6069 (08)9297 3000
Accommodation Area Suburbs Map, close to Midvale Speeddome (A)
Contact Us Address: 180 Charles Street West Perth WA 6005 Postal Address: Po Box 481 Leederville WA 6903 T: 08 9328 3422 F: 08 9228 8533 E: wa.info@cycling.org.au