Sat 10 May 08	08132	Cootamundra Haycarters	Sun 27 Apr 08 No Late Entries	More Info Start List
Sun 11 May 08	08134	Cootamundra Haycarters Recovery	Sun 27 Apr 08 No Late Entries	More Info Start List
Tues 13 May 08		Cycling NSW AGM
Sat 17 May 08	08136	2008 Peak Coffee NSW Masters Road Championships (Port Macquarie CC)	Sun 04 May 08 No Late Entries	More Info Start List
Sun 18 May 08	08138	2008 Peak Coffee NSW Masters Criterium Championships (Port Macquarie CC)	Sun 04 May 08 No Late Entries	More Info Start List

Races Closing this weekend

Sat 24 May 08 - Sun 25 May 08	08140	Goulburn 2 Day Junior Tour		Sun 11 May 08	More Info Start List
Sun 25 May 08	08142	Ken Dinnerville Memorial Handicap		Closed	More Info Start List

Masters Descend on Port in Record Numbers!

Entries have closed for the 2008 Peak Coffee NSW Masters Road and Criterium Championships, with a record 215 riders competing in the Road Race and 175 in the Criteriums. The racing should be very exciting with some big names coming out of the ‘woodwork’ to compete not only for an individual Championship title but also with their mates for the Club’s Shield.

To clear up a couple of conflicting pieces of information on the various website, the organizers would like to confirm that Women’s MAS 1-3 will be doing 3 laps of the Long Course. Also, the Presentation Dinner will be held on Saturday night (not Sunday).

The Presentation Dinner (included in Road Race Entry Fee) will be held at the Westport Bowling Club, Buller Street, overlooking the Hasting River on Saturday @ 6pm for 6.30pm meal.

The Port Macquarie Cycle Club has again commissioned a painting by the highly acclaimed artist, Rex Newell to be auctioned at the dinner. The seascape painting of one of Port’s favourite beaches, Oxley Beach, will be auctioned at the Masters Championship Presentation dinner on Saturday 17th May. It is valued in excess of $1,500.

Also being auctioned is a weekend “Relax and Rejuventae” getaway for two at Rydges, Port Macquarie’s premier hotel. The package includes two night’s accommodation in a waterview Room, overlooking the Hastings River, including Buffet Breakfast Daily for two adults plus a $100 voucher to spend in the Day Spa. Valued at $780.00

REMINDER!! Very limited additional dinner tickets will be able to be purchased on the day so please book extra tickets for family and friends by emailing info@portmaccycleclub.com.au or phoning Annie on 6585-9239 / 0408 859239. Dinner Tickets $25 adults and $12 Children under 12yrs.

Please note that riders must be present at the Presentation dinner to receive their prize money for the Road Race

Cycling NSW Annual General Meeting

Tuesday evening 13^th 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
Joe Jones – Port Macquarie Cycle Club
Helen Vella - Eastern Suburbs Cycle Club
Peter Horne – Southern Cross Cycle Club

Selectors – Seniors
Rik Fulcher – Bankstown Sports Cycle Club
Graham Seers – Port Macquarie Cycle Club

Selectors – Juniors
Rick Fulcher - Bankstown Sports Cycle Club
Graham Seers – Port Macquarie Cycle Club
Nathan Germaine – Peloton Sports

Handicapper
Peter Tomlinson – Southern Highlands Cycle Club

Assistant Handicapper
Brett Cottee – Penrith Panthers Cycle Club

Kevin Young
CEO
Cycling NSW
19^th April 2008

2008 Peak Coffee NSW Masters Road and Criterium Championships

Rider Information

Location of the Course: The Road course is located approximately 15kms (15 minutes) south of Port Macquarie on Pacific Parkway. See website for directions: www.portmaccycleclub.com.au

Road Race Briefing Notes

Parking: Racing will be in progress when many riders arrive at the course. Parking is located beyond the Criterium Track Facilities,. Please do not stop or slow down in front of track, proceed straight to parking area and exit the roadway promptly to avoid interfering with riders. There will only be parking for Commissaire’s Cars and Escort Vehicles in the Club parking area.

Sign On: Riders must sign on no later than 15mins before Scheduled Race Start Time. Riders must sign on both days.

Numbers to be worn on back and left hand side. Riders must return numbers at the end of the day even if they are competing the following day.

Rider Breifing: Riders must be present for race briefing at marshalling area at the southern entrance to the Criterium Track, 10 minutes prior to scheduled race start.

Neutral Spares Vehicle: Riders to have their spare wheels (labeled with Name and Category) in the designated spares vehicles 15 minutes prior to race start. NB: Spares vehicle will follow the main bunch

Warm Up:
• All warm up to take place on the Criterium track after 8am. No warm up on road please.

King of the Mountain will be judged on the 1st and 2nd laps of each race. Points will be given to the first 5 riders over the KOM line in each instance. ie. 1st = 5 points, 2nd = 4 points; 3rd= 3 points, 4th = 2 points; 5th = 1 point. The accumulated total will determine the KOM for each race. In the event of two riders being on equal points, the rider who was more highly placed in the 2nd lap will win the KOM Jersey.
The KOM will be judged at the following locations;
• Short Course: the KOM will be judged at the top of the hill after the turnaround at “E” (Dam Turnaround), heading east.
• Long Course: the KOM will be judged at the top of the hill between C & D, heading north. There will only be one KOM winner per race, not per category.

Feed Station for MMAS1-3 only. (Unless determined otherwise by the Commissaire ) Feeding will only be permitted within the witches hats marking the Feed station, which will be located approx. 200m south of the track, on the same side as the Go-Cart Track.

Road Race Finish: The Road Races finish on the road adjacent to the Crit track, heading North. Riders will then be directed immediately into the Crit track to warm down. Riders must claim their positions with the finishing attendant on the Crit Track. NB: Any riders moving over the centre line on the finishing straight will be immediately disqualified.

Finish Gate System: At the completion of their race, all riders must ride through the finish gate, marked with witches hats, in the order of finishing and take a finishing position number from the attendant then ride around the track to the recording Clerk. Any disputes in finishing position are to be taken to the finishing judges.

Prizes: Cycling NSW medals will be awarded in each age category (with 3 or more riders).
Prize Money will be awarded for each race.
1st $120 2nd $90 3rd $70 KOM Jersey

Presentations: Riders must attend the Presentation Dinner to receive their prize money—no exceptions. (we don’t want empty podiums when Sponsors are making presentations)

Road Race Conditions are printed on page 7 of this program. Riders are required to adhere to these conditions

Criterium Briefing Notes

Sign On: Riders must sign on no later than 15mins before Scheduled Race Start Time

Numbers to be worn on back and left hand side.

Warm Up: Permitted on track prior to 7.55am and between 10.55 -11.05am (approx).

Rider Briefing: Riders must be present for race briefing at marshalling area at the southern entrance to the Criterium Track, 10 mins prior to scheduled race start.

Finish: Riders to complete a warm down lap after finishing , then exit the track at the southern (marshalling) exit.

Prizes:
• Cycling NSW medals will be awarded in each age category (with 3 or more riders).
• Prize Money will be awarded for each race.
1st $100 2nd $80 3rd $60
• Primes: 2 primes – 1st Prime ($25) 2nd Prime (Prize) - (Primes will be indicated by the sounding of a whistle at the start of the lap in which it takes place)

Recognised Mishaps: The ‘Lap Out’ rule will apply to riders encountering a recognised mishap (eg. Mechanical, fall etc.) as deemed legal by the Chief Commissaire

Lapped Riders may be withdrawn from the race by the Chief Commissaire, however if permitted to continue, the competitor must not interfere with or assist any other competitor

Presentations: Riders must be present at the Presentation ceremony to receive their prize money—no exceptions. (we don’t want empty podiums when Sponsors are making presentations)

2008 Cootamundra Haycarters Race Conditions

Due to the overwhelming response to entries for our Haycarters double header weekend, The Cootamundra Club in conjunction with the NSW Police and the Cycling NSW, have enforced a few conditions for the two races to be held this coming weekend.

These are to be strictly adhered to otherwise the offending riders will be pulled from the race and either fined or suspended at the Commissaires discretion.

There will be a short route back to Cootamundra at around the 35 km mark.

Any rider that is dropped from their bunch or caught by the scratch bunch and has no chance of continuing at the increase in pace, MUST turn and come home the short way. There will be a commissaire on the corner and He will direct all dropped riders accordingly.

We will have the village of Wallendbeen as sterile and all riders MUST travel the roundabout in the correct manner. That means no cutting the corner or you will be disqualified.

We will have travelling sterile conditions from Wallendbeen into Cootamundra and ALL riders are required to observe the traffic rules and stay on the correct side of the road at ALL TIMES or be dealt with by the Police or Officials.

We also ask all riders as a matter of safety, if the stronger bunches are at the front of the race and You cannot mix it with the big names, please leave the finish to them as it is very fast and technical over the last 3kms. The road will be closed for the finish and we ask all riders not to come back onto the finish straight after You have crossed the line otherwise penalties will be imposed.

We as a promoting Club have done all in our power to ensure rider safety, the rest is up to you. Good luck and safe riding.

Cootamundra Cycling Club
Promoter

Kitchen is “Head Chef” at Murwillumbah

Written by Peter Ford (Cycle Sport News)

Sunday, 04 May 2008

Active Image Port Macquarie rider, Lauren Kitchen, has pulled off the biggest win of her short career, by taking out the U19 Women’s Australian Road Race Championships at Murrwillumbah.

The win was also a triumph for her team Real Aussie Kids.

Photo: Hugs all round at Murwillumbah

Kitchen looked very much in control yesterday, and easily got the better of Megan Dunn in the sprint home.

“It was really tough out there today” Kitchen explained to CSN after the race, “but Megan and I were able to pull it together. We knew what we had to do and we worked together and it came through for us”. Active Image

Kitchen and Dunn managed to break away on the third climb part way through the first lap and from this point they maintained their advantage over the peloton which quickly began to disintegrate as the climbs took their toll.

Photo: There was great determination from all the girls in the race

“I was going into the race to race the girls and give my best shot, and I wanted to hurt everyone on the hills because this is where I knew my strength lay, and whatever came from that I was going to be happy with”.

Going into the race yesterday, Kitchen’s form was very strong, partly due to the excellent guidance of her coach, Graham Seers, and the Real Aussie Kids Program.

Active Image Just like the winner of the Elite Women’s race, Kristy Brown, Kitchen has been forced to do most of her racing against the men, but that turned out to be a real advantage.

Photo: Elation as Lauren Kitchen crosses the line for a great victory in the Road Race Championship of Australia

“I’ve been training with the boys so I was feeling pretty much in form and hoping to do well here today”.

Lauren Kitchen will now be looking towards the Junior Worlds in South Africa where she hopes to better her 7th place in the Road Race in Mexico in 2007.

“I do better on the hills” she added, “And maybe this will be a big advantage in South Africa”.

Active Image

Photo: Podium pride for the U19 placegetters (l-r) Megan Dunn,

Lauren Kitchen and Ashlee Ankudinoff

Copyright Peter Ford (CSN)

Goulburn Two Day Junior Tour to Include U19 Categories

Goulburn CC would like to remind the Under 19 riders that the 2008 Junior Tour includes divisions for both Under 19 Woman and Under 19 Men.

2008 Peak Coffee NSW Masters Road and Criterium Championships

17^th & 18^th 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

START	GRADE	LAPS	(kms)
8.00am	MMAS6	5 - Short course	55
8.10am	MMAS7	5 - Short course	55
8.30am	MMAS8+	4- Short course	44
8.35am	WMAS4-7	4 - Short course	44
10.10am	MMAS4	4 - Long Course	74
10.20am	MMAS5	4 - Long Course	74
10.30am	WMAS1-3	3 - Long Course	55.5
12.40am	MMAS1-2	5 - Long Course	92.5
12.50am	MMAS 3	5 - Long Course	92.5

CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS START TIMES & DURATION

START	DIVISION	DURATION
8.00am	Men Masters 8+	30 mins. + 3 laps
8.35am	Women Masters 4+	30 mins. + 3 laps
9.10am	Men Masters 7	30 mins. + 3 laps
9.45am	Men Masters 6	30 mins. + 3 laps
10.20am	Men Masters 5	30 mins. + 3 laps
10.55am	PRESENTATIONS MMAS5-8+ /WMAS4+
11.10am	Men Masters 4	30 mins. + 3 laps
11.45am	Men Masters 3	45 mins. + 3 laps
12.35pm	Women Masters 1-3	30 mins. + 3 laps
1.10pm	Men Masters1-2	45mins + 3 laps
2pm	PRESENTATIONS MMAS 1-4/ WMAS1-3

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

McDonalds 48th Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic

The promoter of the McDonalds 48th Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic would like to announce a exciting team entry for the race on Saturday 20th September 2008.

Germany’s LKT Team Brandenburg have confirmed their entry into this year’s race. The professional team, headed by World Championship Silver and Bronze medallist, Roger Kluge will bring it’s best six riders for the September 20th race.

The team hails from Cottbus, the same town the Ambassador and Sponsor of A Grade for the McDonalds Grafton to Inverell, Heinrich Haussler started his junior career. The promoter, Inverell Cycle ‘n’ Tri Inc are very appreciative of the contact and help from Heinrich Haussler (Pro Tour Gerolsteiner) to get the team out to Australia. It shows his commitment to the Grafton to Inverell.

Heinrich said the team’s primary mission is the 228km race. It will be a magnificent boost for the race and a fantastic opportunity for the Australian continental teams to race against a team of their standard without leaving Australia.

The team is currently racing in France and Spain and Kluge is preparing for the Beijing Olympics. The team will arrive earlier and will be joined by Kluge once he completes his Olympic Games campaign.

Kluge won a silver and bronze medal at the World Championships in Los Angeles.

The team will be accompanied by director Michael Max and team manager Steffen Blochwitz. Blochwitz was Haussler’s former manager before he joined Team Gerolsteiner.

Race Director
Robert Munday 0412 641 108

Event Managers
Kylie Wilks kylie@danbuilt.com.au
Julianne Rodgers jr78@bigpond.com

Want to Compete in The National Road Series?

Budget Forklifts Cycling Team is seeking expressions of Interest from riders interested in taking part in the NRS [Team] in 2008. All expenses will be covered including airfares, accommodation, entry fees etc if you are selected to compete. In addition we seek EOI from female riders interested in taking part in the 2009 NRS Women’s NRS events.

2008/09 Events:

· Tour of Gippsland [Vic]

· Tour of Murray [Vic]

· Australian GP [Vic]

· Tour of Tassie [Tas]

· Melbourne to Warrnambool

· Bay Criteriums

· Perth Criterium Series

Please forward your EOI and Resume to Team Director Rick Lee lee57@optusnet.com.au or call 0413 867 440 for more details.

Rick Lee

'Cyclewest'

0413 867 440

lee57@optusnet.com.au

www.cyclewestcoach.com

Traffic Controllers Course

Parramatta- 31 May

Parramatta Cycle Club has booked Graham Lawson to deliver a Traffic Controllers course to their members and the members of other clubs that need to train traffic controllers.

Details are:

DATE:            Saturday 31 May 2008

VENUE:         Merrylands Oval Club House

TIME:              8:00am start – 3:00pm finish (at the latest)

At this stage Parramatta CC is not sure of the cost to individuals. The cost of the course is $900 (regardless of the numbers – 15 max) + $30 per person + GST. So PCC will apportion costs according to the number of participants.

Cycling NSW offers a rebate of $20 to members who successful complete the traffic controllers course.

Members interested in taking the course should contact Judy Bates on judybates@optusnet.com.au

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 11^th 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
1 Kemp Street (off Hastings River Drive)
Port Macquarie
Tel: 6584 0144

Athlete Responsibilities

This camp is targeted for U17 and U19 riders.
U15 riders are welcome to join us however, a parent or coach will be required to attend with you.
t is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure that they are capable of riding for 2 to 3 hours maintaining an average speed of 30km/hr in a bunch with other riders.
f you have any questions regarding this, please contact me Graham Seers by telephone on 0412 783 849.

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.
We will be arranging lunch and dinner on the Saturday and breakfast on the Sunday for all athletes
Parents and coaches are invited to join us for the 3 meals at a cost of $25 per person.
Please RSVP to me for meals at graham.seers@cycling.org.au, when you RSVP for the camp.

Parent/Coach Accommodation

There are 2 motels across the road from the camp where the athletes will be staying
Best Western Macquarie Barracks – 0265 835333
Port O Call Motel – 0265 835222
Alternatively Greater Port Macquarie Enquiries – 1300 303 155 or website

www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au

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.
Athletes are expected to arrive at accommodation by 11am Saturday 10th May.

Coaching/ Management staff

Athalee Brown and Graham Seers
Parents and personal coaches are invited to stay and attend the camp so they may also ask questions and be involved with the future development of their athletes/children

Draft Camp Schedule –

Saturday 10th May

Arrive at accommodation - T’s Tennis Resort Accommodation, 1 Kemp Street (off Hastings River Drive), Port Macquarie
Briefing, overview and questions - Riders to be allocated riding groups
Lunch
Road ride – U17 and U19 athletes will ride to the course, U15 athletes will drive
Club road race on 2009 state road circuit also ride criterium circuit.
Course debrief
Dinner

Sunday 11th May
Group road ride – depart 6.15am
Breakfast – 8.45am
Group presentation
Wrap up and depart by 11am

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

Coaching Level 1 Course Information

Venue: Dunc Gray Velodrome, Carysfield Rd, Bass Hill.

Closing date for applications – 16^th May 2008

Level 1 – Saturday/Sunday 14^th / 15^th June 2008 / Cost - $195.

Note! Cycle Skill accreditation is a prerequisite for the Lev 1 course.

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 16^th May 2008.

J The course is over two days on a week-end, Saturday / Sunday the 14^th / 15^th 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.

Click here for the Application Form

CycleSkill Course Information

Venue: Dunc Gray Velodrome, Carysfield Rd, Bass Hill.

This Course is Full

Cycle Skill – Saturday the 24^th May / Cost - $135.

Note! Cycle Skill accreditation is a prerequisite for the Lev 1 course.>

Cost includes reference material, Work

Books, morning and afternoon tea.

Click here for the Application Form

CycleSkill course:

J Applications to be with CNSW no later than the 4^th April 2008.

J Work Books and reference material will be mailed to successful applicants by the 11^th April, these are to be completed and returned to CNSW for checking by the 9^th May.

J On the day of the course, Saturday the 24^th 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.

Do the Test-

Cycling Awareness Campaign

125th Cycling NSW AGM

Cycling NSW wishes to advise the 125^th Annual General Meeting is to be held on Tuesday evening 13^th 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

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 14^th 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 14^th 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 14^th 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 125^th AGM on the 13^th May 2008.

Regards

Kevin Young

CEO

Cycling NSW

Please find attached advice confirming details for the upcoming 125^th AGM to be held at the Bankstown Sports Club, Greenfield Pde, Bankstown on Tuesday 13^th May 2008.

Also attached is a copy of the:

· Draft Constitution

· Draft By-Laws

Any queries please refer to CEO Cycling NSW on 9738 5850 or email nsw.cycling@cycling.org.au

Australian Sports Anti Doping Authority

Anti Doping Seminars in Regional NSW

Cycling NSW would like to advise that there will be a number of Anti-Doping Seminars to be held in regional NSW in the month of May.

The courses cover anti doping information to help athletes avoid accidentally committing an anti doping rule violation.

Wagga Wagga 19th May

Bathurst 20th May

Lismore 22nd May

Tamworth 21st May

Woy Woy Road to remain closed until further notice

Woy Woy Road will remain closed in both directions until further notice with road users advised to take alternate routes.

The roadway, near Woy Woy Bay at Horsefield Bay, was closed after a section became unstable and subsided following the heavy rain in the area.

Council staff, geotechnical consultants and Road and Traffic Authority (RTA) officials are currently on-site investigating the cause of the subsidence and are working together to get the road open as quickly as possible, according to Council's Director of City Services, Stephen Glen.

"Residents who use Woy Woy Road to access the freeway are advised to utilise alternative routes," said Mr. Glen.

"We want to advise motorists that there will inevitably be delays, especially during peak times, and ask road users to allow for extra time for their journey," he said.

"Council will keep residents informed of any updates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

Further signage will also be erected to alert the public about the closure and alternative routes. Council has asked the public to obey safety signs and barriers that have been placed in the area.

Council will continue to keep residents informed through media releases, Council's website at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au and contact with local residents.

Healthy Male Cyclists needed to Participate in an Exercise Study

The effects of passive and exercise induced hyperthermia on central fatigue and voluntary activation.

REQUIREMENTS

Age: 18-39

We 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.

TESTING

2 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 444 350

Email: jper9229@usyd.edu.au

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

No new photos hosted on our site this week, however some of our regular photographers have photos for viewing and sale on their sites.
www.cyclingimagesonline.com

Ernie Smith Photography

Please email photos to brian.crawford@cycling.org.au for inclusion in gallery.

Rule of the Week: Bike Measurements

This weeks rule comes from Alex Simmons who located some very thorough documentation on bike measurements. Cycling NSW would like to recommend this documentation to all commissaires and riders questioning the rules relating to the dimensions of bikes for time trials, scratch races and sprint races.

The document is in PDF format and can be viewed here

Technical Corner

Commissaires Roster

The Commissaires roster is being updated regularly and can be download here - Winter Roster New

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;

Race Sign on Sheets
Copy of their commissaire report

Copy of race approval sanctioned by CNSW

Please click here to download the standard commissaire report template.

Call 9738 5850 for more information

The Bits Box

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.

DGV TRACK IS OPEN FOR TRAINING MONDAY TO FRIDAY
8.30AM TILL 5.00PM
(closed public holidays)

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.

Track Closures

Please note that the Dunc Gray Velodrome will be closed for General Training for the following dates;

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

Cycling NSW is generously supported by the following Organisations

http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/

For further enquiries contact:

brian.crawford@cycling.org.au