Spoke n Word #202

Sat 16 May 09	09114	NSW Masters Road Race Championships	Sun 03 May 09 No Late Entries	More Info Start List
Sun 17 May 09	09112	NSW Masters Criterium Championships	Sun 03 May 09 No Late Entries	More Info Start List
Sun 24 May 09	09118	Ken Dinnerville Memorial Handicap	Sun 10 May 09 No Late Entries	More Info Start List
Sun 24 May 09	09119	The Great Hunter Cycling Classic V2B CycloSportif Challenge- Fun Ride	Sun 10 May 09	More Info
Sun 24 May 09	09120	The Great Hunter Cycling Classic V2B CycloSportif Challenge- Long Course	Sun 10 May 09	More Info
Sun 24 May 09	09121	The Great Hunter Cycling Classic V2B CycloSportif Challenge- Short Course	Sun 10 May 09	More Info

Races closing this weekend

Sat 30 May 09	09122	Goulburn Junior 2 Day Tour (U9-JM19 + Women)		Sun 17 May 09	More Info
Sat 30 May 09	09124	Sydney Road Titles		Sun 17 May 09 No Late Entries	More Info Start List

Goulburn 2 Day Tour

Calling all U19, Elite and Masters Women Riders

The 5th Goulburn Workers Club Junior 2 Day Tour will be run on 30th and 31st May. Last year was the first time the tour included Under 19 Men and Women. Elite and Masters Women were added to make the Women's racing more competitive. Goulburn Cycle Club is anxious to include them again but reminds riders that entries close this Sunday 17th May. The programe includes a Prologue and Road Race on Saturday with Time Trial and Road Race on Sunday. Racing is based at the fantastic Cullerin Road course, just south of Goulburn, which provides great safe racing.

The Under 17 Men's division has been given a boost with the inclusion of a 4 rider team from New Caledonia which will be accompanied by 7 times world champion and Olympic gold medallist Laurent Garne.

Goulburn Cycle Club has a policy of encouraging all riders, beginners to elite. Age divisions are graded where numbers allow. Even before entries close the U17 and U15 Men will be split into A & B grades. Under 9's and 11's are catered for on a very safe course.

For further information contact Graeme Northey 0408 482828

Tour closes this weekend.

The Great Hunter V2B Cycling Classic

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What is it?

The Great Hunter Cycling Classic® - V2B Challenge® is a mass participation cycling event catering for all levels of cycling enthusiast from the serious to touring and recreational riders. Set in the picturesque wine country, this Exclusive Hunter Valley event offers riders the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of individual and team challenges circumnavigating central Pokolbin.

Given the vast spectrum of cycling experience expected at the event, riders can choose a fun, team, short or long course ride, with the flexibility of the course encouraging both non-competitive participation/ leisure pursuits and elite competition options - You Choose

What distance should I do?

A challenging but friendly 19km Fun Ride caters for those who may have a "little rust" on their body or bike, to a 60km short course ride for the more energetic/competitive, right up to the 100km Long Course for the elite cyclists looking for distance and Cycling NSW Road Series Points.

What about Teams?

There are two options for team riders. Teams will comprise 3 riders with one rider elected as Captain. Two Cups are on offer to compete for with the "Corporate Cup" held over 100km and the "Hospitality Cup" held over the 60kms.

*Corporate Cup entrants must be employees of the company they represent and "Hospitality Cup" team entrants must be active employees of the hospitality industry.

Where will I be riding?

The chosen circuit will comprise four of Pokolbin's most central roads with Broke Road, McDonalds Road, Deaseys Road and Hermitage Roads providing the challenge. The roads pass some of The Hunters finest properties and vineyards including HVG, Bimbadgen Estate, The Vintage, Gabriels Paddocks, Marsh Estate, Keith Tulloch, Casuarina Estate, Oakvale, Tyrells and Peppers Creek to name a few.

With nicknames already issued you will have the chance to come up with your own version. Riders will have the chance to

"RATTLE" along Broke(n) Road - Pokolbins highly used Broke Road might compare to thebounce and grind of old cobble stone streets in the Paris-Roubaix.
"MARVEL" along McDonalds – A chance to build some pace prior to a small but challenging incline down past the Hunter Valley Best Golf Course.
"DREAM" along Deasys & - A quiet stretch passing some lovely properties with a few small hills to put your legs to the test.
"HUM" along Hermitage – As participants head for Broke this essentially flat stretch might be a good spot to find some rhythm with your legs and enjoy the view.

No trip to the Hunter is complete without visiting The Hunter Valley Gardens who are hosting The Great Hunter Cycling Classic. The start and finish line at The Hunter Valley Gardens will ensure a wonderful spectacle for participants and onlookers alike after a challenging rattle along the Broke Road straight.

This unique event has a vision to grow into the future and become a tradition for both the local community and visitors alike. The Hunter Valley provides the ideal location and is perfected structured to cater for a large scale event of this nature as it grows into the future. And, like many of the Hunters Wines which get better with age so to will The Great Hunter Cycling Classic.

What to do/Where to go after the event?

Why not listen to some live music and have a beautiful lunch and a glass of Hunter Wine at Oscars www.thewinnerisoscars.com.au

Why not visit the Hunter Valley Gardens Australia's largest display gardens www.hvg.com.au

Why not enjoy some of Australia's finest wines at Tyrrell's Wines. Wines of character, flavour and above all, integrity www.tyrrells.com.au

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NSW Masters and Criterium Championships

Cycling NSW would like to wish all masters riders a safe journey and the best of luck at this weekends championship.

We hope to see some fantastic results in a beautiful part of the state!

Please see below for start times for both days:

Road Race- Saturday 16th May

M6	8.00am	53.4km
M7	8.00am	53.4km
M8+	9.15am	35.6km
MW1-3	10.00am	53.4km
MW4+	10.00am	35.6km
M3	11.15am	90km
M4	11.15am	71.2km
M2	1.15pm	90km
M5	1.45pm	71.2km
M1	1.45pm	90.km

M1 Please note that you are riding at 1.45pm, NOT 1.15 with the M2 riders

Criteriums- Sunday 17th May

M8+	8.00am
MW4+	8.35am
M7	9.10am
M6	9.45am
M5	10.20am
M4	10.55am
M3	11.30am
MW1-3	12.20pm
M2	1.00pm
M1	2.00pm

M1 Please note that you are riding at 2.00pm, with ONLY M1 riders.

This is a Times-7 timed event. Please make sure you attach the transponder to your bike correctly.

If you are unsure of where and how to attach the transponder, please watch this very informative video:

http://www.times-7sport.com/wheeltag-fitting-instructions

All masters, please note that south of Kiama the Princes Hwy is non-freeway conditions.

There is only one lane for much of the journey and variable speed limits.

Please allow atleast 4hours driving time from Sydney and additional rest stops.

Please be safe on the roads.

For more information about this exciting masters weekend, please click the link below

http://www.eurobodalla.org.au/09mastersrd.html

V2B: Message to U15 Riders

Junior riders who competed in the B2B short course event please note there were no Road Series points on offer to U15 riders due to the distance of the event exceeding the recommended maximum distance allowed for U15 riders under CA event conditions.

These points were inadvertently put up on the points table and have subsequently been reversed.

Likewise there will be no points on offer for the Junior U15 riders in the V2B Cyclosportif event scheduled for the 24th May 2009 as the short course distance is 57km.

Under 15 riders are permitted to ride in the event as it is a recreational participation event however should exercise care ensuring they eat and drink plenty along the way. There is no time limit on the event so to those younger riders participating, ride, enjoy, have fun and enjoy the camaraderie.

U15 riders who have entered the V2B purely to chase points may apply for a refund of entry fee should they not wish to participate knowing there are no points on offer for the event.

Kevin Young

CEO

Cycling NSW

New Directors for Cycling NSW

Cycling NSW last night held their 126th Annual general meeting at the Bankstown District Sports Club in Sydney.

The main agenda items that attracted representatives from 35 Clubs across NSW was the election of its new Board following the approval of a new Constitution back in December 2008.

Five Director positions were up for grabs with nine candidates putting their names forward.

Cycling NSW is pleased to announce the following Directors will serve the Federation fover one and two year terms:

Directors

Anthony (Tony) Green – Parramatta CC (2 year term)

Graham Jones – Waratah Veterans CC (2 year term)

Grant Law – Illawarra CC (1 year term)

Jeffrey Moloney – Lidcombe Auburn CC (1 year term)

Ron Peek – Parramatta CC (1 year term)

The Directors will meet on the 26th May to elect a Chairman/President.

Handicapper/Assistant Handicapper

Peter Tomlinson – Southern Highlands CC appointed NSW Handicapper until the next AGM

Barry O'Hagen – Tolland CC appointed Assistant Handicapper

Selectors:

Seniors

Gary Sutton - St George CC Automatic appointment

Rik Fulcher – Bankstown Sports CC elected for a 1 year term

Graham Seers – Port Macquarie CC elected for a 1 year term

Juniors

Graham Seers – Port Macquarie CC Automatic appointment

Rik Fulcher – Bankstown Sports CC elected for a 1 year term

Mick Kejda – Illawarra CC elected for a 1 year term

Life Member

Mr. Garry "Gus" Dawson from Dubbo CC became the 58th Life Member of Cycling NSW Cycling NSW will publish in Thursdays Spoke N Word a bio on Gus's achievements over the past 48 or so years he has been involved with Cycling.

Further announcements will follow Thursday 14th May 2009.

On behalf of the newly elected Board of Cycling NSW we take this opportunity to congratulate those successfully elected or appointed to Office Bearer positions for 2009. We would also like to pay tribute to our past Chairman/President Mr. Kerry Ruffels and his fellow directors, Mr. Joe Jones, Mr. Bruce Mills and Mr. Peter Melville for their contribution to the sport during a period of immense change. They leave the Board knowing they have placed the Federation in a sound position that will enable the new Board to move forward and tackle the challenges of the future.

We also take this opportunity to thank the many delegates that attended last nights meeting. Some travelled from out west, from down south and from the north as well as from all over Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong.

Cycling NSW Life Membership Award

2008

GARRY “GUS” DAWSON

Cycling has been a part of Gus Dawson’s life for over 48 years. He was a great competitor as an amateur and also competed as a professional in his younger days.

After retiring from the competitive part of the sport he became involved with coaching, helping many athletes achieve their goals over many years. Gus is the coach of Megan Dunn our latest junior world champion. He has also helped and coached numerous other athletes along the way including his sons Brent and Tim.

Just some of the many athletes Gus has coached include the likes of:

Trent Asimus , James Largo, Brent Dawson his own son who became World Junior Champion, Andrew Taylor and the great Chris Pascoe who won two bronze medals and represented in world cups as a senior and of course Megan Dunn our latest triple world champion who has an enormous future ahead of her. All of these riders have won or been placed at national championship and have been selected to represent Australia.

If you travel the roads around Dubbo regularly you are bound to come across Gus on the motor bike working with athletes ranging from 10 years of age to whatever. He is a coach that gives his time to everyone. It’s not just about the elite.

Gus has experienced the honor of representing NSW at national championships on many occasions; his most notable achievement being a silver medal in the Australian junior scratch race championship.

When retiring from competition cycling Gus was selected in numerous NSW team management positions. For the last ten or so years Gus has travelled the world with the national junior team as the mechanic and has played a major role in the many successes of Australian cyclists at Junior World Championships; Australia currently being the number one junior nation for track cycling.

Even though he fancied himself as a first grade footballer being beaten in the Dubbo grand final by a point his passion has always been cycling. Gus Dawson is liked and respected by all who have come into contact with him in our sport. You will never hear anyone have a bad thing to say about Gus Dawson.

The sport of cycling has been extremely fortunate to have someone like Gus Dawson put so much time and effort into helping the sport go forward and giving his time to so many people and athletes over the years.

To his family Marg, Brent , Kate and Tim we thank you for allowing Gus to continue in the sport he loves over so many years and spending so much time with other people and giving without ever expecting anything in return.

Congratulations Gus.

Kevin Young
CEO
Cycling NSW

2008 Roadman/Roadwoman and Cyclist of the Year Awards

Mr. Kerry Ruffels as one of his last duties as Chairman and President of Cycling NSW last Tuesday evening announced and congratulated the winners of the 2008 Cycling NSW Roadman/Roadwoman and Cyclist of the Year Award winners.

Some categories proved very difficult to choose a winner, others could not be separated with some joint awards being made. He went on to state that these awards have been elevated in prestige and have become a goal for Athletes and Coaches to strive for. Cycling NSW recognizes the importance of such awards and in 2009 has extended the Roadman and Roadwoman series to include U15 and U17 male and female categories. The winners will also win a trophies, a series jersey as well prizemoney for thye winner and runner up in each category.

Mr. Ruffels advised details of award presentations would be issued by the office in the near future. It is always a challenge trying to bring all winners together however he was hopeful this may be achieved following one of the Winter Track series carnivals.

The 2008 winners are:

2008

NSW Roadman/Roadwoman

and

Cyclist of the Year Award winners

Category	NSW Roadman/Roadwoman of the Year	Club
Elite Men	Blair Martin	Northern Sydney CC
U23 men	Richard Lang	Lidcombe Auburn CC
Elite Women	Jemma O’Brien	Eurobodalla CTC

	NSW Cyclist of the Year
U9	Zachary Marshall	Bathurst CC
U9	Thomas Cornish	Southern Cross CC
U11	Cameron Scott	Wagga Wagga CC
JG13	Lara Batkin	St George CC
JG13	Jade Reynolds	Lidcombe Auburn CC
JB13	Max Housden	Wagga Wagga CC
JW15	Kelly Mackie	Illawarra CC
JM15	Tirian McManus	Southern Cross CC
JW17	Jessica Griffiths	St George CC
JM17	Jackson Law	Illawarra CC
U19 Women	Megan Dunn	Dubbo CC
U19 Men	Luke Davison	Sydney CC
U23 Men	Richard Lang	Lidcombe Auburn CC
Elite Women	Kaarle McCulloch	St George CC
Elite Men	Richard Lang	Lidcombe Auburn CC
Paracyclist Tandem	Lindy Hou	Clarence St Cyclery
Paracyclist Tandem	Toireasa Gallagher (Pilot)	Bathurst CC
Paracyclist Individual	Jayme Paris	Penrith Panthers CC
MMAS 1	Daniel Wright	Manly Warringah CC
WMAS 2	Michelle Crawford	Biscisport
MMAS 2	Gavin White	St George CC
WMAS 3	Trudy Van der Straaten	Bicisport
MMAS 3	Graham Allbon	Goulburn CC
WMAS 4	Patti Whyte	Hunter Valley Veterans Assoc.
MMAS 4	Peter Barnard	Bicisport
WMAS 5	Marian Renshaw	Bathurst CC
MMAS 5	Steve Darracott	Hunter District CC
WMAS 6	Desrae Cameron	Central Coast CC
MMAS 6	Brian Radcliffe	Hunter District CC
WMAS 7	Rosemary Hastings	Bathurst CC
MMAS 7	Darrell Wheeler	Dubbo CC
MMAS 8	Keith Oliver	Parramatta CC
MMAS 9	Mark Nichols	Sutherland Shire CC

Jackson Pascoe Junior Memorial Trophy

Max Housden

Seersy's U19 Report

Under 19 National Road Championships- Murwillumbah

Cycling NSW riders performed well in last weeks championships. The weather was spectacular more like summer for the 3 events, ITT Thursday, RR Saturday and Criterium Sunday.

Our selectors named 5 male and 2 female riders to wear the coveted NSW blue jersey in the series. The male riders Aaron Donnelly, Alex Carver, Lachlan Morton, Ethan Kimmence and Sam Spokes, the female riders Megan Dunn and Emma Sprouster all riders performed well amongst Australasia's best.

To read more click here

U19 Road Race Finish U19 Criterium Finish

Cycling Australia- Job Opportunity

An exciting and challenging opportunity to work in the sport of cycling.

Cycling Australia is seeking applications from people interested in taking on a National Development Coordinator role in the portfolios of Officiating and Masters.

Click here to read the job description

Ben Isaken's report from France

G'day all,
Few weeks since I last wrote, I still don't have a phone line or internet connection at our appartment, so don't get much time to write emails. I've had a few top 10's recently, getting close to a win, and the form is improving. The last 2 Sundays I've gotten 2 6th places, as well as a 10th in a hard Elite Race at the end of April.

http://velo101.com/calendrier/resultats.asp?Numero=12527

http://veloreportage.com/news/news.php?news_newsid=6671

http://veloreportage.com/news/news.php?news_newsid=6729

Sundays race at Serent was a stand out for me as I set a Personal Best, I managed to spew twice during the last half hour of the race, then again after the finish! It was the hardest I've pushed myself in a race this year. I managed to recover well and got some good rides in the last few days, so it's a good sign that the body is recovering well.

Our team is still without a win this year, so the pressure is on a bit for all the riders! This weekend I am racing a local 2 day stage race, the Tro Div Ster, a race that I've done every year I've been racing here. It is a similar parcours every year, hilly 1st stage, flat Team Time Trial and a few small hills for the last road stage. I am up for a result, the training has been going well and the motivation is there.
The week after, Sunday 24th, we are doing a 'Coupe de France' near Poitiers, about 400km South-East from Hennebont. It will make a bit of a change, riding against some different teams but will be good to travel a bit.
The weather is getting warmer by the week, been 19-20°C all this week, little bit of rain, not too bad though.

Cheers, Ben

News from Harper the Guide Dog- May 2009

I have just returned from four weeks annual leave. I spent it with my 4-legged friend, Tyson while Lindy rode her tandem bike from Cairns to Melbourne.

Lindy and I are home now for 8 days before she takes off again to the United States with her family. I will stay with the Gould family this time for two weeks. This will be my last holiday for the year, as I will have used up all my annual leave and long service leave!

It is great to spend time with my friends and check out different dog parks. We often meet new friends and have different dogs to play chasing with. However, one thing about being a celebrity dog is that people still recognize me wherever I go!

I haven't got a lot to report this issue, so I will let Lindy tell you about the Cairns to Melbourne ride.

Click here to read more

A History of Cycling Control in Australia

The late John Drumond left an incomplete article on the history of Australian Cycling, his article covered NSW, Victoria and QLD. Here are some of his finding for the state of NSW

1879- Sydney Bicycle Club Established.
1882- Most powerful cycling unit within Australia
1882- First Australian Champioships held at Association Cricket Grounds, Moore Park; 10,000 spectators
1883- Balmain club formed.
1883- "NSW Amateur Cyclists Union" founded. The first controlling cycling body in Australia

After some years i have developed the history of WA cycling.

I have now completed my book titled "West Australian Bike Data" where this information can be found.

Yours Sincerely,

Ken Ward

Prince Frederik set to Sail!

Premier Nathan Rees announced today that His Royal Highness The Crown Prince of Denmark will visit Sydney this October to compete at the world's largest multi-sport event, the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games.

Crown Prince Frederik will attend the Opening Ceremony at ANZ Stadium on Sunday 11 October, and partner Sydney-based sailor Chris Meehan in the 35+ Tasar Sailing competition from 13-16 October.

Premier Rees said Crown Prince Frederik has a close affinity with Australia and Sydney and it will be a pleasure to welcome him to Sydney in October.

To read more, click here.

Stand out from the crowd at WMG!

If you want to stand out from the crowd at this years WMG, then why dont you design your own racing uniform!

Your personalised uniform will become a great piece of memorablilia for what is shaping up to a be a fantastic 8 days of racing!

Click on the link below to choose your own design, colours and logo's.

http://dyo.2009worldmasters.com/

Picture of the Week

In Search of the Largest Cycling Family in NSW

Cycling NSW is calculating the family credits this week and is in search of th largest cycling family in NSW.

We have found a number of families with 4 members and we wold like to hear from you if you think you have the largest number of members affiliated at the same address.

We will publish the largest famly (or families if we have a tie) in next week's newsletter.

Rule of the Week

This week's rule of the week is Family credits.

Family credits are acrued by multiple members affiliating at the same address. The credits are added to the member's race cedits and are available for use during the year to enter Category 1-3 events.

To enter an event using family or race credits, you must send a manual entry form to the NSW office as the credits are not incorporated into the online race entry system. Manual Entry Form

Family Member Race Credits Scheme applicable in 2009

Where 5 or more family members affiliated reside at the same address a $100.00 Open Race Entry Credit rebate will apply

Where 4 family members affiliated reside at the same address a $ 75.00 Open Race Entry Credit rebate will apply

Where 3 family members affiliated reside at the same address a $ 50.00 Open Race Entry Credit rebate will apply

Where 2 family members affiliated reside at the same address a $ 20.00 Open Race Entry Credit rebate will apply

(Open race entry credits may only be offset against events listed on the Open Race Entry Calendar including CycloSportif events however excludes Cat 4/5 events

DGV Training Times

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

For weekend training arrangements The Handle Bar Tavern can be contacted on 97439889

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