Issue 149
SPOKE ‘n’ WORD
Issue #149 24 April 2008
Welcome to edition #149 brought to you by the:
Contents
Australian Masters Road Championships- Start Lists, Start Times and Program
Cycling NSW Introduces the NSW Masters Club Shield
Cycling NSW Annual General Meeting
2008 Peak Coffee NSW Masters Road and Criterium Championships
Cycling NSW Development and Training Camp
Cootamundra Haycarters Handicaps
Coaching Level 1 Course Information
Do the Test- Cycling Awareness Campaign
Volunteers Needed for the U19 Australian Road Championships
Cycling NSW Category 4 Calendar- Winter
Healthy Male Cyclists needed to Participate in an Exercise Study
Rule of the Week- Family Credits
Races this weekend and next
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Thu 01 May 08 |
CA050 | Australian U19 Road Championships - Murwillumbah | |||
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Sat 03 May 08 - |
08130 | Wagga Wagga Gwen French Memorial Junior 2 Day Tour | Start List |
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Sun 04 May 08 |
08131 | Eddy Salas Cup | |||
Races Closing this weekend
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Sat 10 May 08 |
08132 | Cootamundra Haycarters | No Late Entries |
Start List |
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Sun 11 May 08 |
08134 | Cootamundra Haycarters Recovery | No Late Entries |
Start List |
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Popular Pages
Bits Box Photo Gallery Team News Race Calendar News Page Commissaires Roster Online Entries
Australian
Masters
Road Championships 2008
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Eastern Creek Raceway
The
details for tomorrow's race are –
Should tomorrow
be effected by rain racing will go
ahead as planned using a modified
course utilising the access roads on
the dragway. All races will start as
per the program.
7:00 am
MMAS1 ECR + 10 Laps- 99km
7:00 am
MMAS8 ECR + 5 Laps- 51.4km
7:00 am
MMAS9 ECR + 5 Laps- 51.4km
9:00 am
MMAS7 ECR + 6 Laps- 61.0km
9:00 am
MMAS5 ECR + 8 Laps- 80.0km
Presentation
10:15 am
MMAS6 ECR + 6 Laps- 61.0km
11:00 am
WMAS2, 3 ECR + 6 Laps- 61.0km
Separate Medals to each Category
11:00 am
MMAS4 ECR + 8 Laps- 80.0km
12:15 pm
WMAS4 ECR + 6 Laps- 61.0km
Presentation
12:45 pm
MMAS3 ECR + 9 Laps- 89.4km
2:00 pm
MMAS2 ECR + 10 Laps- 99.0km
3:15 pm
WMAS5, 6, 7 ECR + 5 Laps- 51.4km
Separate Medals to each Category
Presentation
17TH
& 18TH MAY 2008
Organisers of the
2008 Peak Coffee NSW Masters Road Championships are excited
by the initiative of Cycling NSW in introducing the NSW
Masters Club Shield at this year’s event on the 17th
& 18th May. Cycling NSW
announced that the new Club Pointscore Competition will be
introduced in 2008 for the NSW Masters Road and Criterium
Championships. All riders from NSW
clubs competing in the event will be awarded points towards
their clubs for just starting a race as well as the top ten
placings. At the end of the
event one club will take home the Prestigious perpetual
shield to display in their club house over the following
year. With record numbers of competitors expected at this
year’s event the Club Shield will be sure to be a hotly
contested competition. The Shield tally
will be based on the following awarded points; Road Race
Championships Start = 5 points Results (1st
to 10th) = 30, 25, 20, 15, 12, 10, 9, 8, 7, 5
Criterium
Championships Start = 3 points Results (1st
to 5th) = 20, 15, 12, 10, 9
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Cycling NSW Annual General Meeting Tuesday evening 13th May Bankstown Sports Club 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown, NSW 2200 Commencing at 7.30pm
Cycling NSW wishes to advise receipt of the following nominations for Office Bearer positions advertised.
Vice President
Nominations
Selectors –
Seniors
Selectors –
Juniors
Handicapper
Assistant
Handicapper
Kevin Young |
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2008 Peak Coffee NSW Masters Road and Criterium Championships
17th & 18th May 2008 in Port Macquarie
The Port Macquarie Cycle Club is proud to announce that Peak Coffee have come on board as the naming rights sponsor for the 2008 PEAK COFFEE NSW Masters Road and Criterium Championships. Organisation is in full swing, with record numbers of riders expected to compete. The change in date from the October Long Weekend to the third weekend in May is a popular decision, meaning cheaper accommodation and less holiday traffic.
ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS TIMES AND DISTANCES
CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS START TIMES & DURATION
Following the success of last year’s Championships, the Port Macquarie Cycle Club has listened to the feedback and fine tuned a few details and are set for an even more successful event .
Changes to last year’s competition include; ROAD RACE: · Distances will be slightly shorter for MAS1-5, with no extra half lap being tacked onto the end. · Distance for Masters 8+ will be one lap longer giving them 44km. · The Road Race will finish on the road adjacent to the Criterium Track (not on the Criterium Track) . Riders will then be directed immediately onto the Crit Track to warm down and claim their places. · Feed Station for MAS1-3 (and other divisions if weather is hot)
GENERAL: · Great Food and the best Peak Coffee will be on site. · Great prize money -$6,000!! KOM Jerseys + Championship medals · The presentation dinner(included in the cost of the Road Race entry) will be held at a different venue, the Westport Bowling Club, Buller St. Family and friends welcome by pre-purchase of ticket ($25per person) by emailing info@portmaccycleclub.com.au · No late entries will be allowed this year
For more information and entries check out http://www.portmaccycleclub.com.au/ or phone Annie on 6585-9239 or 0408 859239 |
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Cycling NSW Development and Training Camp
U/19 and U/17 members of CNSW [U15s only if accompanied by coach/parent] are invited to attend a CyclingNSW/NSWIS EAP training camp being conducted in Port Macquarie on the 10 and 11th of May. We have decided to open the camp to all junior members of CNSW as this will give our junior cyclists the opportunity to prepare for future events. U/15 and U/17 State Titles Port Macquarie 2009 This training camp is not designed to be an intense training weekend but to familiarise yourself with the 2009 State Road and Criterium circuits that are to be held in Port Macquarie at a yet to be decided date. After riding and racing on the course you and your coaches will learn how tho adequately prepare and train for future events. Camp Dates 11am Saturday 10th May to 11am Sunday 11th May. Camp Headquarters
T’s Tennis Resort
Accommodation Athlete Responsibilities
This camp is
targeted for U17 and U19 riders.
Athletes are responsible for organising • travel • accommodation (there is limited accommodation at T’s for athletes so the first to contact and confirm booking will fill the vacancies) • correct equipment for the weekend • minimum of 2 bidons (we will supply cold water for refills throughout the weekend) • adequate food for the ride distance each day • each rider to carry their own spare and pump. It is important to remember that you are not only representing Cycling NSW but also your clubs and yourselves, so please respect all road users and road rules. These roads are used by trucks and weekend traffic so safety first.
Costs CNSW athletes (U15, U17 and U19) will be required to pay $75 each which will cover - • accommodation • lunch, dinner and breakfast
This can be paid
to me directly at the camp. Parent/Coach Accommodation
There are 2
motels across the road from the camp where
the athletes will be staying Travel
I suggest you
liaise with each other and travel together
or at similar times if possible. For example, athletes
from the same club or regional academy of
sport should speak to each other regarding
travel arrangements etc. Coaching/ Management staff
Athalee Brown and
Graham Seers Draft Camp Schedule – Saturday 10th May
Arrive at
accommodation - T’s Tennis Resort
Accommodation, 1 Kemp Street (off Hastings River
Drive), Port Macquarie
Sunday 11th May Please ensure that we all take seriously the following guidelines: 1: No more than 2 riders abreast. 2: Rotation of bunch will be in a clock-wise fashion approximately 5 minutes on the front on each side. 3: Riders at the front to call and point all holes, obstacles or dangerous situations, and give adequate hand signals when turning left or right, which should continue through the bunch to the last riders. 4: On mountain descents give distance to the rider in front, and no racing concentrate on your style and descending and cornering skills. 5: If a puncture occurs all riders to move off the road to the left and assist with repair, and when ready to go ensure it is safe for the group to do so. 6: No rider to do a U turn unless officials/coaches direct you to do so in safety 7: Ensure you have adequate clothing, as temperatures may be cool when we leave on the Sunday morning ride. 8: Parents/coaches can assist with following vehicles, spares and refreshments. 9: Please make sure we all arrive back to hotel as a team or group - no cyclists to be riding alone. RSVP - Please RSVP to me (details below) by 30th April 2008. Please indicate • If you require accommodation (athletes only) • If a coach or parent will be attending with you and may be available to assist with the camp If we have not heard from you by this date, we will not reserve accommodation for you or cater for you. If you RSVP confirming your attendance and are not present on the weekend, you will be sent an invoice for any outstanding costs. Any more question or if you need any help with this, don’t hesitate to contact me. Graham Seers Mob: 0412 783 849 Email: graham.seers@cycling.org.au |
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Cootamundra Haycarters Handicaps
The time honoured Cootamundra Haycarters Weekend will go ahead as proposed on the 10th & 11th May 2008. At one stage it looked as though it may have had to give way to the Canberra Tour, but that was avoided after much panic from our Club, but now we are looking forward to running another cracker weekend of racing and anticipate a good field. Our weekend caters for all comers and as we only run handicap events, riders that may have a tough mark on the first day (usually if they have been incorrectly graded by their Club) those riders will be given a revised h/cap for the next day. Mostly the marks allocated are fairly good and we look forward to that again this year. The courses are fairly challenging with the Sat. being 70 kms, undulating, and fast on the homeward leg. it is a loop course and takes in some great country (that's if you have time to look around) Sundays race is 80 kms and although further is easier as it is mainly fairly flat. It is an out and back course, with a climb 10 kms from the start and finish. We try and get all things finalised by 1pm to allow everyone to get home early. This race has grown from a 40-50 rider interclub event to a hugely supported open double header event with 220 entries last year. We welcome cyclists again this year and advise to book accommodation early to secure a bed and avoid disappointment. Information can be found on the Cootamundra Shire Website and just follow the links to the tourist info site or I can be contacted at work on. 0269423057 or email me on zloit@ozemail.com.au We as a club look forward to another great year of racing and our Annual Coota Classic has been programmed again for the last weekend in August as it has been for the last 51 years and this year it coincides with Sir Donald Bradmans 100th birthday celebrations (as Sir Don was born in Coota), so keep that one in mind as well and book early as it will be a busy weekend. |
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Coaching Level 1 Course Information
Venue: Dunc Gray Velodrome, Carysfield Rd, Bass Hill. Closing date for applications – 16th May 2008
Level 1 – Saturday/Sunday 14th / 15th June 2008 / Cost - $195.
Cost includes reference material, Work Books, morning and afternoon tea.
Level 1 course: J Cycle Skill accreditation is a prerequisite for the Lev 1 course. J Applications to be with CNSW no later than the 16th May 2008. J The course is over two days on a week-end, Saturday / Sunday the 14th / 15th May 2008, attendance for both days is required. J To complete accreditation participants are required to complete the Work Book and a 12 week training program and return both to Barrie McLean at CNSW. J Accreditation is attained after the completion of an application form and signing the Code of Ethics.
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Venue: Dunc Gray Velodrome, Carysfield Rd, Bass Hill.
Closing date for applications – 4th April 2008 Cycle Skill – Saturday the 24th May / Cost - $135.
Cost includes reference material, Work
Click here for the Application Form
CycleSkill course: J Applications to be with CNSW no later than the 4th April 2008. J Work Books and reference material will be mailed to successful applicants by the 11th April, these are to be completed and returned to CNSW for checking by the 9th May. J On the day of the course, Saturday the 24th May 2008, some theory and general information is presented in the morning. After morning tea we prepare for the practical work in the afternoon. J After lunch we work with groups of riders, teaching them specific cycle skills. J At the end of the day, coaches who have completed the Work Books, complete some formalities and assuming that all went well have attained their CycleSkill accreditation.
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Cycling NSW wishes to advise the 125th Annual General Meeting is to be held on Tuesday evening 13th May, 2008 at the Bankstown District Sports Club, Greenfield Parade, Bankstown, NSW commencing at 7.30pm. At the conclusion of the AGM, attendees will be invited to stay on for refreshments and cocktails whilst presentations of Roadman, Roadwoman and Cyclist of the Year awards are made to recipients from the U19 age categories through to and including our Masters. In accordance with the provisions of the Cycling NSW Constitution the order of the meeting will be:
1. To receive the Annual Reports 2. To receive the Annual Financial Statements 3. To receive the Auditors Report 4. To confirm any Rules as passed by Council during the 2007 calendar year 5. To elect the Patron, Vice Patron (max. 2) and the Office Bearers 6. General Business 6.1 Vote on the adoption of the revised Cycling NSW Constitution and By Laws.
A) Nominations for election to office bearer vacancies
Vice Presidents (3); two year term (incumbents – Mr. Joe Jones - Port Macquarie CC, Mrs. Helen Vella – Eastern Suburbs CC plus one vacant position) Nominations for Vice-President must be nominated and seconded by a constituent member who is over the age of 18 years as of the date of the Annual General Meeting. Nominations to be made on the accompanied form and should include a brief resume of the nominee, including qualifications and objectives as a serving Board member (maximum 2 pages) Written ‘confidential’ nominations (signed by all relevant parties) must be received at the Cycling NSW office by no later than Monday morning 9.00am 14th April 2008.
Handicapper (1); one year term (Incumbent – Mr. Doug Holland – Nowra Velo Club)
Assistant Handicapper (1); one year term (Incumbent – Mr. Peter Tomlinson – Southern Highlands CC)
Selectors - Open (2); one year term (Incumbents – Mr. Gary Sutton OAM, NSWIS Head Coach (Automatic appointment) Mr. Rik Fulcher – Bankstown Sports CC, Mr. Michael Kejda – Illawarra CC)
Selectors – Juniors; (2) one year term New positions with Head Selector to be the Regional Coaching & Junior Development Co-ordinator (Automatic appointment) plus two selectors to be voted in for one year terms. Nominations for the above positions must be nominated and seconded by a constituent member who is over the age of 18 years as of the date of the Annual General Meeting. Nominations to be made on the accompanied form and should include a brief resume of the nominee, including qualifications and objectives for the position sought. (maximum 2 pages) Written ‘confidential’ nominations (signed by all relevant parties) must be received at the Cycling NSW office by no later than Monday morning 9.00am 14th April 2008. B) Notice of Special Resolutions. Notice of any Special Resolutions to be considered by the AGM, including; · Nomination for Life membership; or · Amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws (vote required) Must be received by Monday morning 9.00am 14th April 2008. A list of members who have nominated for positions declared vacant for this years AGM will be posted on the Cycling NSW in due course. Members are able to view a copy of the 2006 AGM minutes on the Cycling NSW website. The 2007 accounts, once signed off by our auditors and approved by your Management Committee will be posted on the website for information. We urge all Club secretaries and members to attend the AGM to have YOUR say and vote on who should manage YOUR Federation for the next 12 months. The Executive and staff of Cycling NSW look forward to seeing you all at the 125th AGM on the 13th May 2008. Regards Kevin Young CEO Cycling NSW
Please find attached advice confirming details for the upcoming 125th AGM to be held at the Bankstown Sports Club, Greenfield Pde, Bankstown on Tuesday 13th May 2008. Also attached is a copy of the: · Nomination Form for Office Bearers of Cycling NSW
Any queries please refer to CEO Cycling NSW on 9738 5850 or email nsw.cycling@cycling.org.au
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Healthy Male Cyclists needed to Participate in an Exercise Study
The effects of passive and exercise induced hyperthermia on central fatigue and voluntary activation. REQUIREMENTSAge: 18-39We are looking for endurance-trained cyclists undertaking a minimum training load of 250 km/week for at least 6 weeks prior to commencing the study and undertaking regular road or mountain bike races of 40+ km or 1 hr duration.TESTING2 Bouts of Cycling Exercise Includes VO2max Test and 1 Trial at 60% VO2max 1 Trial of Passive Warming in a bath with Muscle Contractions Contact Julien at 0430 444 350Email: jper9229@usyd.edu.au |
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Cycling NSW is requesting promoters send Race Application Forms for the winter calendar for approval now and listing on the soon to be released Cat4 Winter Calendar. Many of the events will be weekly inter club races though some will be a special criterium series, and this calendar will allow members to locate events beyond their regular club racing. While there has been a rush on category 4 race applications in the last week, Cycling NSW is still waiting on many clubs to submit their race applications to the office need to complete the Race Application Form and read the Categorisation Policy documents in the secretarial pack. |
Cycling NSW Photo Gallery
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No additions to the photo gallery this week although we are waiting on photos from the Blayney to Bathurst and the Masters Championships this week.
Please email photos to brian.crawford@cycling.org.au for inclusion in gallery.
Rule of the Week: Race Entry Procedures
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To assist members in entering NSW events for the road season, below are some definitions of terms used when entering an event.
Close-Off date- is 2 weeks before the event date and is in place to give handicappers and race organisers time to organise the race. Entries for Open handicaps and NSW championship events will not be accepted after the close-off date. Late entries for Open scratch events attract late fees. Refund cut-off date- is 8 days prior to the event and is the cut-off for withdrawals to receive a refund or race credit. Notification should be sent to brian.crawford@cycling.org.au. Cycling NSW pays out the entry fees to the host club and is unable to give riders race credit if they withdraw after the refund cut-off date. Riders who wish to apply for a refund after this date need to apply directly to the host club. Race Credits- are accrued by riders when events are cancelled, if they withdraw from an event before the close-off date, if the members of their family affiliated as a family group. A file is maintained at CNSW to monitor the balances of each individual and can be checked by contacting the office. Redemption of race credits is by entering races by fax and writing "please use race credits first" at the bottom of the entry.
Entries are taken via the NSW Online Entry system or using a manual entry form. |
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The Commissaires roster is being updated regularly and can be download here - Summer Roster A page of approved sponsors clothing has been placed on the web site here and is updated as forms are received.
Commissaire Reports
Commissaires are reminded that when filling out a Commissaire Report that there is a standard Template format. This is a requirement that is of significant important especially when an insurance claim is made. Commissaires are also reminded to keep a copy of the following;
Please click here to download the standard commissaire report template.
Call 9738 5850 for more information |
The Bits Box
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Several items have been added to the bits box recently
Click here to view
The Bits Box
email brian.crawford@cycling.org.au
with item description.
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DGV TRACK IS OPEN FOR TRAINING
MONDAY TO FRIDAY Wednesday night track training has commenced with junior training starting at 5:30pm, with senior training following at 7pm. Monday Night Junior track training with Margaret Horne will continue through winter and after growing beyond a regular attendance of 20, has split into 2 groups with Novice riders between 5:00 and 6:15 and Intermediate riders between 6:15 and 7:30.
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Please note that the Dunc Gray Velodrome will be closed for General Training for the following dates;
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17-20 April for the Australian Masters Track Championships |
Please sign in and pay at the Cycling NSW office prior to getting on the track
Bookings to use the velodrome can be made at the Cycling NSW Office during office hours on 0297385850
Training sessions on the velodrome can also be viewed on the Group Training Page
For details about closures and training times; click here
supported by the following OrganisationsCycling NSW is generously
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http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/
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