Crit Training has recommenced in 2026 (see dates below)
Where: Hidden Valley Raceway
When: gates open from 5:30pm, first race starts at 6:00pm
Crit Training is on smooth closed racetracks, in graded groups, good fun, great workout. Socialise with other participants at One Mile Brewery in Winnellie post training, hydration is key.
Entry to criterium training is free, but participants MUST have an AusCycling membership.
A $134 Lifestyle membership gives you access to criterium training and allows entry to the time trials.
A $360 Race All Discipline membership additionally allows entry to ALL Darwin Cycling Club races. To checkout the full range of membership options go to: https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member
The training is several laps around the race circuit (2.87 km laps), sometimes 6 -10 laps in one go (depending on your grade) but often a combination of a smaller number of laps. It can be intense, but you can ride at your own speed on a really smooth race track. Each grade will decide the number of laps before the training commences.
Because of the need to manage risk to the Club, from time to time audits will be conducted of participants attending Crit Training to verify an appropriate AusCycling membership and financial status.
Note, when the main track is unavailable due to motorsport events being given precedence (V8's, MotoGP, etc), crit training will be held at the nearby Go-Kart track.
Wet Weather Policy
Only very wet weather will prevent crit from proceeding. We will post on our Facebook page by 4.30pm(ish) if it's not going ahead. No post = going ahead.
2026 Dates and venue (dates denoted with an asterix are held at the Go-Kart track)
- 29 January
- 5, 12, 19, 26 February
- 5, 12, 19, 26 March
- 2, 9 ,16, 23, 30 April
- 7, 14, 21, 28* May
- 4*, 11*, 18* June (NB: No crit on 25 June)
- 2*, 9, 16*, 23*, 30* July
- 6, 13*, 20, 27 August
- 3, 10*, 17*, 24* September
- 1*, 8, 15, 22, 29 October
- 5, 12, 19, 26 November
- 3, 10,17 December