About Summer Spritz

Summer Spritz is a six-round women's criterium series created by Women's Racing Collab to make racing more welcoming, accessible and rewarding for women of all experience levels.

Built by women, for women, the series is designed to remove barriers to racing while creating a fun, supportive and community-driven environment. Whether you're pinning on a number for the very first time or you're an experienced racer chasing results, Summer Spritz provides a place to challenge yourself, build confidence and be part of a growing community.

Unlike a traditional race series where only podium placings matter, Summer Spritz rewards participation, consistency and contribution to the community. Riders accumulate points across the six rounds through race results, showing up, bonus achievements and season-long consistency—meaning every rider, regardless of grade, has a genuine opportunity to compete for the Overall Series General Classification (GC).

The points system is intentionally designed so that every rider has something to race for.Whether you're chasing podiums, returning each week, contesting sprints or simply building confidence on the bike, every effort contributes to the overall standings.

  • Participation points

    • Start any race: 1 point

    • Race 3 or more rounds: +5 bonus points

    • Race all 6 rounds: +10 bonus points

  • Race Points

    • Points are awarded based on finishing position, with regional events carrying slightly higher weighting.

    • Metro:

      • 1st – 5 points

      • 2nd – 4 points

      • 3rd – 3 points

      • 4th – 2 points

      • 5th – 1 point

    • Regional:
      gional:

      • 1st – 8 points

      • 2nd – 6 points

      • 3rd – 4 points

      • 4th – 3 points

      • 5th – 2 points

  • Bonus points

    Additional points are available throughout the series to recognise different strengths and contributions:

    • General Classification (GC) Leader: +3 points

    • Intermediate Sprint Winner: +3 points

    • Most Combative Rider: +3 points

    • Best Placed U19 Rider: +2 points

  • Rules and regulations

  • A mechanical, will still result in a start point

  • A DNF results in no points being awarded

  • If you get lapped but still finish, a start point will be awarded

  • An Intermediate Sprint is to be held when commissioner decides it’s safe 

  • Most Combative - a joint decision will be made by the Club/ Marshalls or Grade on the day.

  • Promotions: Race 3 will be the last race for promotions to be accepted.

HANDICAPPING/PROMOTION

  • The goal for this series is about recognising those who commit to the series - particularly those who show development and growth throughout the season.

  • Having a rider show up to every race, perform consistently, and grow as an athlete is exactly the kind of outcome we hope for in this series. We don’t believe it is fair to strip points for those being promoted - especially when a high points tally is a result of a full-series commitment and strategic racing.

  • A promotion is typically requested by the a club or selected due to consistently out performing in a grade (in multiple races over the criterium season).

  • If a rider competes at another club outside the Summer Spritz Series in a higher grade, they will be automatically promoted. While we do not encourage swapping grades between clubs, as we like to keep a fair graded race. We understand that riders may want to challenge themselves outside our series, and we love to see that.

  • Clubs ultimately have the final say, however we will continue to collaborate with them to promote an even and fair race.

  • Self promotion is possible. Our stance is that if a rider wants to test themselves in a higher grade, we won’t discourage them - we’ll allow them to try and see how it plays out. However, the club has the final say in this decision. There are no points for self-promotion.

We’re not claiming our points system is perfect, however the above approach is what resonated most with our sponsors: that anyone could win the overall GC prizes, not just those in the highest grade - This was seen in our 2025 season results.

Please contact us if you have any further question regarding the above.

FAQS

  • You can enter 1 race or all 6 - there is no minimum.

    This is like any other club race, the clubs host the race, but this race is just apart of an overall series.

    • Eventbrite has been set up to manage race numbers/grading for the Summer Spritz Admin Team only. This is not a race entry.

    • Participants are to enter their expected grade for the entire series Via eventbrite - Your race number will reflect this.

    • EntryBoss is the club platform to register for each race. If you do not register via entry boss you will not be entered into the race.

    • Fees set by each club and funds are handled directly by each club (WMNS Racing Collaborative Inc. does not receive any funds from entries)

    • Custom (pin on) race numbering will be provided for the overall series races only.

    • These will be distributed at our launch event and before the participants first race. Each participant is to look after this for the entire series.

      *This will help us keep track of consistent grading between races. It will also mean the clubs will not have to change their entry boss handicapping if an arrangement is already in place

    • Summer Spritz Handicapping may differ to clubs individual clubs handicapping.

    • We note some clubs have their own handicapping on entryboss. Your grade may vary between Summer Spritz Series and what an individual club has you set as. Do not worry about this. Your Summer Spritz Grade will be the grade you race on race day. We will communicate with the clubs.

    • Promotion will only occur between between race 1 - 3. Promotion will not occur in second half of season.

    • If you have any concerns with regards to handicapping please email us. We will keep your email anonymous if requested.

    Our rules and regulations outline why our handicapping and promotion is outlined like this.

  • Anyone! We welcome new riders/ masters/ seasoned racers and even triathletes/runners that have a road bike and want to learn.

    This series has been developed to build a community of like minded women.

  • All racing requires an AUS CYCLING LICENCE to cover insurances.

    There is a 4 week free trial.

    Head to https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member/free-trial for more information

    Alternatively please email us.

  • If you are unsure of your grade please contact us we can help you allocate a grade suitable for your ability.

    We have in-race marshalls to guide you around your first 1-2 races if you would like guidance. Please let us know at registration.