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Monday, August 4, 2014
HELL OF THE NORTH - THE RACE!!!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
In a unique partnership with BWA, Northern Beaches Cycling Club will conduct the inaugural RACE version of the Hell of the North.
That's right, a 130km, Cycling Australia approved, one-day classic race event, complete with race commissaire, lead out vehicles, and finish line judges. Subject to entries, the planned format is for a handicapped road race from D through to A Grades. The race will commence immediately prior to the traditional Hell of the North Grand Fondo event and covering the same 140km circuit. The race handicapper will determine exact start times, but provisional start time for D grade is 7.50am. There will be a neutral start for each grade for the first 10km (past Indian Ocean Drive), led by pace vehicles.
Race licences (or 1 or 3 day passes) are required to enter. If you do not provide proof of race licence on the day you will not allowed to race. Registrations will open soon HERE
Get behind this unique event and it will become a yearly event on the Cycling WA calendar.
Volunteers to offer support vehicles would be greatly appreciated from any club or team. $50 renumeration per volunteer.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Goldfields Cyclassic 2014 Kalgoorlie-Menzies-Leonora.
I have one word for the 2104 Goldfields Cyclassic...TOUGH.
I returned from from the 2013 event, absolutely exhausted and elated, committed to a better performance this year. Joined by Richard Stokes, we left home at 4.30am Saturday morning to catch the charter flight with a hundred other cyclists. A 50 minute flight and short bus trip saw us at the Kalgoorlie Recreational Centre, assembling our bikes that had been trucked earlier. Here we met with Greg Pengelly, riding C grade, and representing Major Sponsor, Minara Resources.
The Goldfields Cyclassic, in its 86th year, runs a 2 day handicap format, with lower grades departing before the elite grades. We were greeted with relatively mild weather and sun, but I would have preferred the chill of the previous year as it came with a generous southerly tail-wind. In 2014 we would contend with headwinds both days.
Utilising my experience from 2013, I ensured I started at the front of the D Grade start, to prevent being separated by an early break. Without the tail-wind, I was not confident that D grade could repeat its 2013 success of getting line honours over the A Grade field. The mild headwind was not too tough, but I felt the lead D grade riders pushed the pace way too early and dropped at least 25 D grade riders very early. Better to ride a bit slower and keep a field together I thought, but I wasn't prepared to miss the break. We settled into a roll through and I gauged my effort, resting about every 3rd turn to make sure I was there at the end.
The race within a race was for the prize money on offer for line honour sprint points. With a 30 minute head start on us, the E grade riders were likely to take the first sprint points. On the 2nd sprint point I found myself very well positioned 500m out from a sprint point. I burst out of the saddle and took off, and at 450m I realised I was actually a middle aged recreational rider, with no sprint ability, and shuffled back where I belonged.
At around 60km of the 130km first day, we were reeled in by a big C Grade field trying to find its way past us. About half got past us before the D -pace started to match them and we blended for a massive field. Mid-field, I felt I was being pulled by a road-train, actually able to back off the effort a bit. it must have been about 10-15km working like this, I wanted to ease a bit, thinking there was at least 30 behind me, but there was only one, and once I drifted 5 metres off, that was the end of my day with the lead group.
Soon the B grade field flew past and I was able to hang on for a kilometre, then later the A graders who I held for 100 metres. For the rest of the ride I worked with B, C, and D stragglers, and at times alone. Thinking I was 10km from the finish, and desperate for a nature break, I opted to stop. This decision would see me drop out of my goal, a top 10 D grade spot, as 2 D graders passed me. Shortly after I got going again, there was the '5km to finish' sign. Bad call on my part.
Arriving in the one-pub town of Menzies 17 minutes behind the winner, we were cheered by a small crowd. I turned to cheer Richard in, but I don't think he either heard me, or liked me for encouraging him to enter. Greg had faired best of all coming 3mins behind the winner. I checked into the run-down but welcome Menzies Hotel for a hot shower. I suspect, due to something I ate, I came down with a nausea for the rest of the trip, that would make it hard to eat and re-fuel, or to socialise. Unable to enjoy the much-anticipated evening feast in the local hall, I retreated to a secluded side of the open fireplace at the Menzies Hotel bar, with the added misery of hearing my beloved Richmond on the TV getting hammered again.
Joined later by Richard, we watched an impressive fireworks display in the evening.
The next morning, tired, sore and nauseous, I attempted some breakfast, before returning for another hours sleep. My only consolation was the evident aches and pains on everyone for the day 2, 103km race from Menzies to Leonora. With a stiffer head and cross-wind, my goal was to hang onto to the lead group for 50-60km and see how I go. My relief that the faster D grade riders (from Day 1) had been elevated to C grade was very short-lived, as a bigger group of relegated C grade riders joined us and immediately pushed the pace to drop half D field inside 3km of the start. Knowing I was energy depleted, I refused to roll through, and told them they were going too fast. Soon riders were dropping off the back at regular intervals. I sat on the tail of this lead group for about 40km, with a moderate heart rate, but no muscle strength to pull a turn, for fear of being spat off.
Probably cursed by the others, my front tube exploded, taking the tyre of the rim in the process. The spares vehicle was immediately behind me, but in my delirium I proceeded to change my tyre, rather than simply grab a neutral spare. In that time, Richard's 2nd D group went by. Back on the road I teamed up with a C and D rider, comfortable to work at a slower pace for the remainder of the race. Unfortunately, like a rubber band snapping, I lost all energy at the 53km mark, and could not even pedal slowly. I was left to wait for the Sag wagon, an inglorious end if not for the need to sleep. We picked up stragglers along the way, including a dazed woman with a large gash to chin and knee after crossing wheels with another rider. It was concerning she was left alone by the other rider.
Arriving in town late, I missed the festivities of the Leonora Golden Gift Road (running) race. Both Greg and Richard performed exceptionally well on their 2nd day efforts. Presentations were held for the large variety of prize categories before we headed home on our charter flight.
With 86 years experience, the Goldfields Cyclassic is absolutely seamlessly organised and conducted. The handicapped format over 2 days makes it tougher than than road race I've ever been in as you are either being chased or chasing the entire time. With 3 grades being represented in top 30 positions on both days, the handicapper could not be faulted. It may sound mad, but I think I'll do it again.
Full results can be found here here
I returned from from the 2013 event, absolutely exhausted and elated, committed to a better performance this year. Joined by Richard Stokes, we left home at 4.30am Saturday morning to catch the charter flight with a hundred other cyclists. A 50 minute flight and short bus trip saw us at the Kalgoorlie Recreational Centre, assembling our bikes that had been trucked earlier. Here we met with Greg Pengelly, riding C grade, and representing Major Sponsor, Minara Resources.
The Goldfields Cyclassic, in its 86th year, runs a 2 day handicap format, with lower grades departing before the elite grades. We were greeted with relatively mild weather and sun, but I would have preferred the chill of the previous year as it came with a generous southerly tail-wind. In 2014 we would contend with headwinds both days.
Utilising my experience from 2013, I ensured I started at the front of the D Grade start, to prevent being separated by an early break. Without the tail-wind, I was not confident that D grade could repeat its 2013 success of getting line honours over the A Grade field. The mild headwind was not too tough, but I felt the lead D grade riders pushed the pace way too early and dropped at least 25 D grade riders very early. Better to ride a bit slower and keep a field together I thought, but I wasn't prepared to miss the break. We settled into a roll through and I gauged my effort, resting about every 3rd turn to make sure I was there at the end.
The race within a race was for the prize money on offer for line honour sprint points. With a 30 minute head start on us, the E grade riders were likely to take the first sprint points. On the 2nd sprint point I found myself very well positioned 500m out from a sprint point. I burst out of the saddle and took off, and at 450m I realised I was actually a middle aged recreational rider, with no sprint ability, and shuffled back where I belonged.
At around 60km of the 130km first day, we were reeled in by a big C Grade field trying to find its way past us. About half got past us before the D -pace started to match them and we blended for a massive field. Mid-field, I felt I was being pulled by a road-train, actually able to back off the effort a bit. it must have been about 10-15km working like this, I wanted to ease a bit, thinking there was at least 30 behind me, but there was only one, and once I drifted 5 metres off, that was the end of my day with the lead group.
Soon the B grade field flew past and I was able to hang on for a kilometre, then later the A graders who I held for 100 metres. For the rest of the ride I worked with B, C, and D stragglers, and at times alone. Thinking I was 10km from the finish, and desperate for a nature break, I opted to stop. This decision would see me drop out of my goal, a top 10 D grade spot, as 2 D graders passed me. Shortly after I got going again, there was the '5km to finish' sign. Bad call on my part.
Arriving in the one-pub town of Menzies 17 minutes behind the winner, we were cheered by a small crowd. I turned to cheer Richard in, but I don't think he either heard me, or liked me for encouraging him to enter. Greg had faired best of all coming 3mins behind the winner. I checked into the run-down but welcome Menzies Hotel for a hot shower. I suspect, due to something I ate, I came down with a nausea for the rest of the trip, that would make it hard to eat and re-fuel, or to socialise. Unable to enjoy the much-anticipated evening feast in the local hall, I retreated to a secluded side of the open fireplace at the Menzies Hotel bar, with the added misery of hearing my beloved Richmond on the TV getting hammered again.
Joined later by Richard, we watched an impressive fireworks display in the evening.
The next morning, tired, sore and nauseous, I attempted some breakfast, before returning for another hours sleep. My only consolation was the evident aches and pains on everyone for the day 2, 103km race from Menzies to Leonora. With a stiffer head and cross-wind, my goal was to hang onto to the lead group for 50-60km and see how I go. My relief that the faster D grade riders (from Day 1) had been elevated to C grade was very short-lived, as a bigger group of relegated C grade riders joined us and immediately pushed the pace to drop half D field inside 3km of the start. Knowing I was energy depleted, I refused to roll through, and told them they were going too fast. Soon riders were dropping off the back at regular intervals. I sat on the tail of this lead group for about 40km, with a moderate heart rate, but no muscle strength to pull a turn, for fear of being spat off.
Probably cursed by the others, my front tube exploded, taking the tyre of the rim in the process. The spares vehicle was immediately behind me, but in my delirium I proceeded to change my tyre, rather than simply grab a neutral spare. In that time, Richard's 2nd D group went by. Back on the road I teamed up with a C and D rider, comfortable to work at a slower pace for the remainder of the race. Unfortunately, like a rubber band snapping, I lost all energy at the 53km mark, and could not even pedal slowly. I was left to wait for the Sag wagon, an inglorious end if not for the need to sleep. We picked up stragglers along the way, including a dazed woman with a large gash to chin and knee after crossing wheels with another rider. It was concerning she was left alone by the other rider.
Arriving in town late, I missed the festivities of the Leonora Golden Gift Road (running) race. Both Greg and Richard performed exceptionally well on their 2nd day efforts. Presentations were held for the large variety of prize categories before we headed home on our charter flight.
With 86 years experience, the Goldfields Cyclassic is absolutely seamlessly organised and conducted. The handicapped format over 2 days makes it tougher than than road race I've ever been in as you are either being chased or chasing the entire time. With 3 grades being represented in top 30 positions on both days, the handicapper could not be faulted. It may sound mad, but I think I'll do it again.
Full results can be found here here
Friday, January 31, 2014
Yanchep National Park Challenge -AMENDED START TIMES & FORMAT
Please
take time to read this information, as there has been some changes to the race
schedule that may affect previously advertised start times.
Notably,
A, B, and C Grade Women have been combined to a single Open Women’s race. Each
grade will still be recognized individually on the podium. The Men’s A Grade
event has been brought FORWARD to 11.25am.
6.30
Registrations open.
7.20am
Women’s novice event (ungraded) 15 minutes plus 1 lap
7.40am
E Grade 15 minutes plus 1 lap
8.00am
D Grade men 20 minutes plus 2 laps
8.30am
C grade men 30 minutes plus 2 laps
9.10am
U15/U13/U11 15 minutes plus 1 lap
9.30am
B Grade men 40 minutes plus 2 laps
10.30am Women’s Open Race (inc. A-B-C Graded Women) 25 minutes plus
2 laps
11.25am A Grade Men 45 minutes plus 3 laps
HOW TO GET THERE
The
Yanchep National Park is accessed off Wanneroo Road. For those living south of
Joondalup, the quickest route is to follow the Mitchell Freeway to its end,
then right (east) along Burns Beach Road to Wanneroo Road.
Entry
Your
Yanchep National Park Challenge entry fee covers your car (load) entry to the
park. You will likely be waved through if your bike is evident. Otherwise the
Entry Attendant has a list of entrant’s names. Continue straight and signs will
indicate the Event Car-park (near the Yanchep Inn). (There is also ‘lock-in’
car-parking on course, but you need to enter prior to 6.30am and cannot leave
until 12.45pm due to racing). Parking for disabled is available behind the
Registration tent and is accessed with traffic Marshall direction.
Registrations
Please
bring proof of current race license. Purchased day licenses will be supplied at
the Registration tent. Allow some extra time to fit your race transponder.
The Course
The
Start and Finish straight is only used in the first and last lap (1456 metres).
The circuit laps are 1358 metres long with a climb and descent. We have
re-surfaced bends 1 and 3 for even better cornering.
Amenities
There
are 2 toilet blocks (indicated on map). Please supervise children in crossing
the course to access these at all times.
Event Village
The Event Village
will have food, coffee, bike-related displays, a DJ and entertainment for the
kids. This is a great place to view the
race. If you choose to walk the course as a spectator, please keep well off the
road surface at all times. Gold coin donations for entertainment are
appreciated. Cash only as there is no eftpos.
Neutral Service
Bikeforce
Joondalup will provide neutral service adjacent to the pit area and course.
Bush fire alert
In the unlikely
event of a fire in the park, a siren will sound and we will follow the
direction of Rangers. The likely first evacuation point is towards the Yanchep
Inn.
Prize Draw
The Prize draw
for a Just Ride It bike will be made during presentations at the conclusion of
the final race (@ 12.30 at the Event Village).
You must be present to claim your prize. A non-member of Northern
Beaches Cycling Club will draw it from participant’s race numbers. Numbers will
continue to be drawn until a winner is present and claims.
Results
The aim is to
publish race positions and times ASAP, via the MyLaps website. Please be
patient as we are just learning the system.
Photos
Photos will be
published in the following days via our Facebook group.
Volunteer appreciation
The Yanchep
National Challenge has been put together from hundreds of volunteer hours. Take
a moment to thank them on-site!
For the STRAVA
nuts
| Category | First Name | Last Name |
| A Grade Men | Nick | Graham-Dawson |
| A Grade Men | Thomas | Sandholt Lund |
| A Grade Men | Jonathan | bolton |
| A Grade Men | Nicholas | Mattock |
| A Grade Men | dane | frey |
| A Grade Men | Travis | Meyer |
| A Grade Men | Shaun | Baxter |
| A Grade Men | Anthony | Minchin |
| A Grade Men | Dylan | Pierre-Humbert |
| A Grade Men | Andrew | Wlliams |
| A Grade Men | Cameron | Meyer |
| A Grade Men | Aaron | Slavik |
| A Grade Men | blake | smith |
| A Grade Men | Brad | Robson |
| A Grade Men | Brendon | Meney |
| A Grade Men | Andrew | McClurg |
| A Grade Men | Mathew | Upton |
| A Grade Women | Rebecca | Mackey |
| A Grade Women | Katie | Joyce |
| A Grade Women | Shannon | Sherwin |
| A Grade Women | Melissa | Robinson |
| A Grade Women | Julia | Kalotas |
| B Grade Men | marco | spada |
| B Grade Men | Ian | Mackey |
| B Grade Men | Colin | Rose |
| B Grade Men | Graham | Holden |
| B Grade Men | Saul | Hart |
| B Grade Men | Mark | Welford |
| B Grade Men | Craig | Guy |
| B Grade Men | Ricky | Andrews |
| B Grade Men | Connor | Beardsmore |
| B Grade Men | Conor | Sherwin |
| B Grade Men | Stephen | Mc Neilly |
| B Grade Men | Lewis | Purcell |
| B Grade Men | Peter | Hammond |
| B Grade Men | Martin | Lowell |
| B Grade Men | Tom | O'Neill |
| B Grade Men | James | Ward |
| B Grade Men | Jayson | de Senneville |
| B Grade Men | Stuart | Andrews |
| B Grade Men | TIM | MCCLELLAND |
| B Grade Men | paul | foxwell |
| B Grade Men | brett | stapleton |
| B Grade Men | Stephen | Milford |
| B Grade Women | Annie | Bramley |
| B Grade Women | rachel | hippolyte |
| B Grade Women | Emma | Molloy |
| B Grade Women | Conchita | Brodalka |
| C Grade Men | Kim | Halliday |
| C Grade Men | Neil | Foster |
| C Grade Men | David | van Dordrecht |
| C Grade Men | Callum | Smith |
| C Grade Men | Chris | Lilley |
| C Grade Men | Zac | French |
| C Grade Men | Richard | Cook |
| C Grade Men | Tim | James |
| C Grade Men | Craig | James |
| C Grade Men | Wayne | Deany |
| C Grade Men | Brian | Saunders |
| C Grade Men | Jayden | Waters |
| C Grade Men | Chris | Balde |
| C Grade Men | Kevin | Washer |
| C Grade Men | Ben | Blacklock |
| C Grade Men | James | Truscott |
| C Grade Men | Christopher | Hargreaves |
| C Grade Men | Ben | Johnson |
| C Grade Women | Pamela | Main |
| C Grade Women | Heather | Connan |
| D Grade Men | melvyn | brice |
| D Grade Men | Peter | Brammall |
| D Grade Men | Mark | Kingston |
| D Grade Men | Brendan | Atkinson |
| D Grade Men | Travis | Thorne |
| D Grade Men | John | O'Boyle |
| D Grade Men | peter | herrewyn |
| D Grade Men | Ian | Wee |
| D Grade Men | Jacob | Wood |
| D Grade Men | Nicholas | Connan |
| D Grade Men | Anthony | Thomas |
| D Grade Men | Simon | Bell |
| D Grade Men | Chris | Howard |
| D Grade Men | Stuart | Marr |
| D Grade Men | Nicky | Hennessy |
| E Grade Open | Steve | McDonald |
| E Grade Open | Edward | Rose |
| E Grade Open | Richard | Stokes |
| E Grade Open | Peter | Hunt |
| E Grade Open | Diane | Humphrey |
| E Grade Open | Ross | Dyer |
| E Grade Open | Nigel | Keough |
| Women Ungraded | Toni | Kerr |
| Women Ungraded | Deborah | Engelbrecht |
| Women Ungraded | Riana | Rose |
| Women Ungraded | Wilna | Kemp |
| D Grade Men | Tomas | Hayward |
| D Grade Men | dennis | sellar |
| D Grade Men | Lachlan | Connan |
| E Grade Open | Shawn | Wright |
| E Grade Open | Laura | Hodges |
| E Grade Open | Luke | Howe |
| E Grade Open | Nicolas | Apostolou Garcia |
| E Grade Open | Toby | Dew |
| E Grade Open | Abdullah | Bayatly |
| E Grade Open | Max | Wilson |
| Kids Race | Josh | lewis |
| Kids Race | Saxon | Adams |
| Kids Race | Bo | van Assema |
| Kids Race | James | Papadopoff |
| Kids Race | Joshua | Howe |
| Kids Race | Matthew | Lewis |
| Kids Race | curtis | atkinson |
| Kids Race | Ben | Vines |
| Kids Race | Hannah | Waters |
| B Grade Women | jessica | sellar |
| B Grade Women | Jade | Haines |
| C Grade Men | kasey | smith |
Friday, January 3, 2014
YANCHEP NATIONAL PARK CHALLENGE Sunday 2 Feb. 2014
NEWS FLASH!!!
The MyLaps timing system will be introduced at the Yanchep National Park Challenge. Normally a fee is charged for use of the transponders, but riders will use these for free as a trial in our roll-out of new cycling-specific software to compliment the accuracy of MyLaps. PLEASE ALLOW SOME EXTRA TIME TO REGISTER, COLLECT AND ATTACH YOUR TRANSPONDER. An example of results from Mylaps can be found here
Register online for a chance to win a Just Ride It Bike!
The Yanchep National Park Challenge is described by competitors as the toughest criterium course in Western Australia. The unique circuit is set in the picturesque natural backdrop of Yanchep National Park. The closed road circuit, with a climb and descent every kilometre, offers plenty of opportunities for bold breakaways.
Yanchep National Park is located 50km north of Perth city and accessed via the Mitchell Freeway and Wanneroo Road.
In the inaugural 2013 event, a DJ entertained the large crowd who provided great support for all competitors. In 2014 we are bigger and better. We invite you to bring family and friends. Plenty of shade, displays and fun for the kids is found on the fastest bend of the course. There will be a Bouncy Castle, face-painting and places for kids to safely ride their bikes. For the adults we have bike-related displays, food and real espresso coffee (yep we sacked the last van!). Within walking distance are the attractions of the Park, including a koala enclosure, nature walks, chocolate shop and historic tavern. The course itself has been improved with two corners being re-surfaced just for this event.
Why a 'Challenge'? The format has been designed for every level of cyclist, be it recreational, elite or Masters, to take on their own personal challenge and to push their abilities to their limits. The format will ultimately be determined by demand expressed by online entries by the 14/1/14 (we need to apply and secure total time with the National Parks).
We know most people are use to entering a few days before a race in WA, but we really need early confirmation for a well-run event that truly caters for all. Race entry fees incorporate entry costs to the park. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS are a full $15 cheaper than on-the-day registrations.
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE. As a reward for your commitment, all ONLINE registrations are entered into a draw to win a bike supplied by Jim Wolfe at Just Ride It.
ONLINE REGISTRATIONS HERE (due to open Monday 6/1/14)
STRAVA map of circuit.
The prize will be drawn at race presentations on the 2/2/14 using rider's race numbers. You must be present and respond to the announcement or the prize will be re-drawn until claimed.
For women, we have included an 'ungraded' event for novice women, who prefer to ride their own ride, at their own pace. Women only, A, B, C graded races, will be provided if there are sufficient entries for a field by the 14/1/14.
For juniors, novice riders can enter the junior events, while elite U17 and U15 riders can enter the open grades.
While 1 day and 3 day licences can be purchased to race, we encourage all to support your local club and become a race member.
There are a range of place-getter prizes (1st -4th) and participation prizes kindly donated by our sponsors.
Displays and Sponsors include
“Bicycles for Humanity (B4H) is an entirely volunteer run charity which provides donated bikes to our partner organisations in southern Africa. In doing so we help break the cycle of poverty, through establishment of sustainable small businesses and provision of transport, which impacts individuals’ lives and those of their families, communities and future generations. A bike allows someone to travel twice as far, twice as fast and carry four times the load. A bike can mean access to education, health care, fresh water, economic opportunity and community.”
Please bring any bikes for donation!
- Just Ride It
- Northshore Tavern
- Peard Real Estate
- Bikeforce Joondalup
- Sufferfest
- Healthy Life Fitness Centre
- Ride With Velosophy
- Officeworks
- Perth Integrated Health
- Good Earth Hotel
- Historical Bike Club of WA
- Upbeat Stamina and Fitness Drinks
- The Spin Doctor Kyle Walter
- Yanchep Personal Training
- Red Cross Blood Bank
- DJ Daz Hall
- Photography/videography Peter Walpole. Lordana Smith (Image Vixen) Don & Jan Kedgley (Mosquito Design and Graphics) Stuart Holden Imagery.
We would also like to thank our platinum club sponsors Alkimos Beach and ABC Blinds.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Merry Christmas-There’s always room at the NBC Inn!
I want to personally thank you for making our club such as success in 2013. Your club now has over 110 financial members. As the club continues to grow, we don't want to forget our founding members and what they want from the club.
The club is unique in its attempts to welcome riders of all abilities, and offer recreational, social and competitive riding. We welcome your feedback and talents to ensure we have happy members!
With the majority of our members being migrants from other countries or from interstate, we can’t replace your extended family, but we hope we hope to share some festive and social times with you. Why not form some new Christmas traditions with your extended cycling family? Stuart Marr has organized a Boxing Day ride from Jindalee (6.00am) to Trigg. Mark Watts has organized a 6.15am Friday ride from Jindalee to Fremantle. Friday night Daz Hall is the DJ at Chippys on the Jindalee foreshore. Saturday is the Cheeky gang ride. Saturday Night 28/12/13, back at Chippys, an organisers committee (fixies optional) is gathering to plan for the Yanchep National Park Challenge (put that in your diary-2/2/14). Sunday is our regular club ride. Why not post a ride or catch up yourself? Find and post here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthernBeachesCyclingClub/
I can genuinely say we are one of the most recognizable clubs in WA and not just for our great lime green kit. From Kalgoorlie, to Margaret River and Perth, we get compliments on the positive energy we have brought to cycling in WA.
Some milestones from 2013 include
• Conducting a very successful first race event, the Yanchep National Park Challenge.
• Engaging The City of Wanneroo, Water Corp, and Lendlease in the Alkimos Bike Town proposal, which aims to provide infrastructure for all level of recreational and competitive cycling, (including a Criterium course and 5km road circuit).
• Becoming one of the pillar clubs in the rebuilding of Cycling WA, and shaping the direction of cycling in this state.
• Engaging the talents of its members to manage the diversity of the club, including finances, ride organization, and event management.
• Welcoming the continuing major sponsorship of ABC Blinds
• Welcoming the major sponsorship of Alkimos Beach Estate
• Commencement of both a NBC women’s group and a Youth Development Squad.
In 2014 we plan to
• Continue in providing fun, friendly, social rides for all abilities.
• Drink coffee and chat
• Conduct the Yanchep National Park Challenge on 2/2/14
• Provide the loudest supporter base for our riders competing in events
• Aim to have a club house by mid 2014
• Drink more coffee.
• Explore cycling interests with a mountain bike group and Fixie group.
We encourage our members to explore cycling events across the State. The club has a focus on charity rides, the BWA cyclosportif events, the 3-5 dam challenges, together with the Tour of Pemberton, Goldfields Tour, and Tour of Margaret River. We also are considering a cycling-themed weekend in Margaret River, where you can ride as little or as much as you like (including the 24 hour delirium event).
Along with your feedback, and your continued financial membership, we ask that every member put back into the club, such as; volunteering time, helping the smooth running of group rides, adding to the services on offer from the club, or tracking down sponsorship monies.
May you have a relaxing Christmas break, and I look forward to seeing you safe on our roads in 2014.
Chris Howard
for Northern Beaches Cycling Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthernBeachesCyclingClub/
The club is unique in its attempts to welcome riders of all abilities, and offer recreational, social and competitive riding. We welcome your feedback and talents to ensure we have happy members!
With the majority of our members being migrants from other countries or from interstate, we can’t replace your extended family, but we hope we hope to share some festive and social times with you. Why not form some new Christmas traditions with your extended cycling family? Stuart Marr has organized a Boxing Day ride from Jindalee (6.00am) to Trigg. Mark Watts has organized a 6.15am Friday ride from Jindalee to Fremantle. Friday night Daz Hall is the DJ at Chippys on the Jindalee foreshore. Saturday is the Cheeky gang ride. Saturday Night 28/12/13, back at Chippys, an organisers committee (fixies optional) is gathering to plan for the Yanchep National Park Challenge (put that in your diary-2/2/14). Sunday is our regular club ride. Why not post a ride or catch up yourself? Find and post here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthernBeachesCyclingClub/
I can genuinely say we are one of the most recognizable clubs in WA and not just for our great lime green kit. From Kalgoorlie, to Margaret River and Perth, we get compliments on the positive energy we have brought to cycling in WA.
Some milestones from 2013 include
• Conducting a very successful first race event, the Yanchep National Park Challenge.
• Engaging The City of Wanneroo, Water Corp, and Lendlease in the Alkimos Bike Town proposal, which aims to provide infrastructure for all level of recreational and competitive cycling, (including a Criterium course and 5km road circuit).
• Becoming one of the pillar clubs in the rebuilding of Cycling WA, and shaping the direction of cycling in this state.
• Engaging the talents of its members to manage the diversity of the club, including finances, ride organization, and event management.
• Welcoming the continuing major sponsorship of ABC Blinds
• Welcoming the major sponsorship of Alkimos Beach Estate
• Commencement of both a NBC women’s group and a Youth Development Squad.
In 2014 we plan to
• Continue in providing fun, friendly, social rides for all abilities.
• Drink coffee and chat
• Conduct the Yanchep National Park Challenge on 2/2/14
• Provide the loudest supporter base for our riders competing in events
• Aim to have a club house by mid 2014
• Drink more coffee.
• Explore cycling interests with a mountain bike group and Fixie group.
We encourage our members to explore cycling events across the State. The club has a focus on charity rides, the BWA cyclosportif events, the 3-5 dam challenges, together with the Tour of Pemberton, Goldfields Tour, and Tour of Margaret River. We also are considering a cycling-themed weekend in Margaret River, where you can ride as little or as much as you like (including the 24 hour delirium event).
Along with your feedback, and your continued financial membership, we ask that every member put back into the club, such as; volunteering time, helping the smooth running of group rides, adding to the services on offer from the club, or tracking down sponsorship monies.
May you have a relaxing Christmas break, and I look forward to seeing you safe on our roads in 2014.
Chris Howard
for Northern Beaches Cycling Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthernBeachesCyclingClub/
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