FAQs

Race length depends on which grade you’re in, the higher the grade, the longer the race (we want you to get your money’s worth!). Crits can be anything from 30-60 minutes. Road races can extend to 90-120 minutes.

No. We are affiliated to the Australian Veteran Cycling Council (AVCC). AusCycling is a different license.  You can have Non Member Entry rides and consider joining our club through the AVCC membership portal.

If you have an AusCycling License you can still enter our races as a Non-Members, at a higher fee to cover insurance costs.

No, you can wear any kit you like. You just need to have your shoulders covered for your own protection, we don’t want to scare the wild life – be Sunsmart.

Yes, they do, it’s about matching riders of similar abilities, rather than separating the genders. But don’t worry, our female members are lovely and will be nice to you while they ride away.

You need a serviceable road bike, with clip-in pedals. No tri-bars, remove pumps for crits (rear lights are fine, but please turn your lights on solid, not flashing). Cameras are allowed with the referee’s approval. Of course you’ll need a Aus/NZ Standards Approved helmet. And a really cool pair of sunglasses.

We ask that you’ve done some group riding so you feel comfortable in a bunch but you don’t need to have raced before. The online registration and race entry processes will prompt you to answer some questions so we can put you in the grade best suited to your abilities.

Absolutely. We offer graded racing, ranging from Elite and A grade (the fast boys and girls) to E grade (the…ummm… slower boys and girls), and the entry process will match you with people of similar ability.

Apart from the occasional coffee truck, there’s usually soft drinks or bottled water available. Bring some small change!

At circuits without public toilet facilities, we hire portaloos. Most circuits have tap water available, but not all.

The handicapper will attempt to place you in a grade where you can be competitive. You may be re-graded, based on your results and your ability in the various racing disciplines (hills, flat, criterium).

The AVCC recognises that competitive cycling is a physically demanding sport that requires a high level of cardiovascular fitness, bike handling skills, and ongoing acclimatisation to road conditions. To ensure the safety of our events and the well-being of our participants, the AVCC formally supports and endorses the following activities for all financial members:
1. Individual Training: Solo rides undertaken for the purpose of maintaining the fitness, strength, and skills necessary to compete in AVCC-sanctioned events.
2. Group Training & Social Rides: Non-competitive group or social rides (including ‘bunch rides’) that foster peloton skills, group etiquette, and endurance.
3. General Health – Fitness Cycling: Any private cycling activity undertaken for the purpose of general health maintenance, as the AVCC considers a healthy, active lifestyle to be a prerequisite for veteran-class competition.

Insurance Alignment: The AVCC confirms that these activities are essential components of membership. Consequently, per our agreement with the insurer, Personal Accident Cover applies on a 24-hour basis for these endorsed activities, provided the member is a current financial registrant at the time of the incident.

License Membership for 2026 is $205 including the above-mentioned 24/7 insurance cover including racing.

Country Memberships are $170 for those living further than 100km of the Perth CBD.

Membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December.

Go here to join: https://www.australianmasterscycling.com/