Sunday 30/12/12 Ride

We will have our regular club ride times from Jindalee this week.  Due to the heat and Cafe de Carlo being closed this week, our Cafe stop after the ride will be at the Waterfront Cafe on the Mindarie Marina (adjacent to the Boat pub).  Those coming in cars to the start point may opt to park earlier at the Marina carpark and ride to the Jindalee start point (allow @ 20 mins).  On our our return from Yanchep or Two Rocks, you may opt for the coastal path from Jindalee to Mindarie.

Sunday 23/12/12 club ride.

Meeting point: Jindalee Medical Centre, Marmion Avenue.

New riders are welcome to meet at 6.00am for the following start times:

6.15am friendly slow paced ride to Yanchep or Two Rocks and return
6.15 Youth group ride. Ride organiser: Chris Howard, phone 0421083688

6.30 C pace group Two Rocks

6.40 B pace group Two Rocks

6.45 A pace Two Rocks

All rides return to Cafe de Carlo, Butler.

Yanchep National Park Challenge

Registrations will be available here Cycling WA registration link

ALL THINGS CYCLING 2/12/12

Congratulations to all who participated in the individual Time Trial today. Richard Langston posted the fastest time 35.49 in windy conditions.  Results are posted under the 'Honours' tab.  Thank you to supporters as well.

We have a new committee which is also posted under Honours.

Thank you to all who nominated for a role for the Yanchep National Park Challenge.  It is now your responsibility to coordinate and ensure delivery of your bit on the day.  Please feedback progress to event coordinator Chris Howard. Please liaise directly with Toby at Cycling WA (9328 3422) regarding event specifications, as Chris knows as much as you with regards to Cycling WA regulations.

Thank you to the following:

Neil Potter, Stuart Marr  Signage coordination, road closure
Andy Otter, Neil Potter Arrange, supply and transportation of hay bales  (see Jaqueline also)
James Porzio, Nghia Hang on the day pre and post event installers of Hay bales, signs.
Tammy McDonald Organise/ supply First Aid to Cycling WA event requirements, notify Joondalup Health Campus of event
Andy Otter supply go at least 8, 2 way radios suitable for event. (3 marshals, 1 first aid, 2 for vehicles, 1 for start/finish line/event coordination, 1 lap counter. )
Joye Monaghan, Neil Foster Line judges, (perhaps organise back up video)
Tim James, timing systems & electronics (not essential but value adds for most of us who won't win! Available at Cycling WA)
MARSHALLING (half event) Helen James, Toni Kerr, Jane Potter, Wilna Kemp, Jaqueline Anthony, Brooke Colton, Stephen Brereton, Michael O'Brien, Riana Rose.
Rowena Scott (+ one other) for registrations, number allocations (numbers available from Cycling WA, or order our own with NBC logo)
Darren Hall,  DJ
Jaqueline Anthony, Richard Stokes, Stuart Marr, Driving Commissaire following races.
Neil Potter Motorcycle lead out.
Brooke Colton arrange for Porsche support vehicles
Weekday support role for any of above because he's retired and has nothing else to do but look bulked-up, toned and fit at 70, Derek the Fox.

All members are encouraged to think how they could value add for this event by finding sponsors, arranging other clubs (cycling and non cycling)  to be involved, including stalls and entertainment. (catering is exclusive to Yanchep INN)

KEY STAKEHOLDERS
DEC, YANCHEP NATIONAL PARK
YANCHEP INN.
CYCLING WA

ROSTER FOR HILLARIES EVENT TENT 15th and 16th DECEMBER

Saturday 15/12/12
8-10am Joye & Hisayo & Chris
10-12pm Tracey & Stephen & Michael
12-2pm Jane & Tammy
2-4pm Brooke & Jaqueline
4-6pm Jaqueline, Neil, Rowland & Chris

Sunday 16/12/12
8-10am Hisayo, Chris & Stuart
10-12pm Toni & Wilna
12-2pm Joye, Riana, Edward
2-4pm Brooke & Jacqueline
4-6pm Jaqueline James, Chris

PAY IT FORWARD support for PIHC at Armadale Grand Fondo 19/5/12
Stuart Marr
Nghia Hang
Richard Stokes
Toni Kerr
Wilna Kemp
Rowena Scott
Brooke Colton
Hisayo Thornton
Joye Monaghan
Michael O'Brien
Stephen Brereton
Andy Otter
Daze Hall
Chris Howard
15 more commitment phobes required.

New kits arrive Australia December 16th. (as advised)

Next Sunday, the President is away so if someone can pick up and install the bike racks at Cafe de Carlo it would be appreciated. (need to be one of the first ones back).  Also a support rider for the friendly group is required.

Chris

President's Report

A wise man once said "It's great to see the growth of the club, but don't forget the regular members".  O.K. so when I say 'wise' I meant Richard Stokes, and when I say 'once' I meant last Sunday, but you get my drift.

The club has gone from strength to strength in 2012. From a social Sunday ride, the club now has regular rides most days, including the Cheeky ride, and, more recently the women's rides from Scarborough. Thanks to members committing to roles in the club, such as commissaires, we've become a full member of Cycling WA and taken tentative steps into competitive racing.  The friendliness of the club is reflected in a surprisingly vibrant Facebook group, that, in itself, has attracted new members. The new logo, funded by Nghia Hang, combined with an inspired choice of kit, has really brought attention to the club. Thanks to ABC Blinds, we were able to provide an affordable Foundation Member package to kick-start the club.

There is truly a remarkable amount of talents in the club, and people ready to put their hands up. Something I've never seen before in other social clubs I've previously been involved with. It really feels like a field of dreams. Some ideas get put out in the club, and someone has got the skill or the network to deliver the goods.

The hardest part of being President of NBC, is getting the mix right. Our members ride for many different reasons. Some enjoy competitive spirit and pushing themselves to their limits, some ride to enjoy the company, some ride to learn skills, some ride for the coffee. Some like the routine of the regular Sunday rides, some want extra variety.  As the club has grown, it is harder to sense the mood of individual club members.  I welcome direct feedback because I can't read minds!

A key focus for 2013 is our first competitive event, the Yanchep National Park Challenge.  Something we will need everyone to pitch in in some way or another.  I have been blown away by recent support from other clubs and teams for NBC's efforts.  There are truly passionate people who simply love the sport and will support any way they can.

Thanks to the spark that is Rowena Scott and her band of merry women, the club can start to address the under-representation of women, both in the club and the sport locally.

Another important focus for myself is a NBC Youth Development Squad for 2013.  Any interested parents willing to assist in this please step forward.

There are so many people I would like to thank for their valuable contribution, but I fear I will inadvertently miss someone so I'll chicken out.  But thank you if you've ever contributed in the running of a ride, supported a group, stopped for a puncture, provided a car pool, sorted out club orders or accounts,  made a new rider welcome, lent the club your time, tools, skills or advice. The club has truly been formed and shaped by its members.

Now, let's get back to riding.

Chris

Sunday 2 December Ride and AGM

The Individual Time Trial is back.  All riders welcome, experienced or not. Those new to the club or TT format are asked to come at 6.15am for a briefing at the Jindalee Medical Centre meeting point. We will depart for the Start Point (further north at Santorini Roundabout on Marmion to avoid a set of traffic lights) at 6.40am. Experienced riders are welcome to warm up and meet us at the Start Point but be ready at 6.40 so that names and numbers can be recorded BEFORE the first rider is away. Please use STRAVA if you have it as you can't always rely on the Time-Keeper's Technology! Remember at all times that you are riding on open roads and must obey all road rules. Particular attention must be made to giving way at increasingly busy roundabouts.  Riders will be set off at 30 seconds intervals.  Absolutely NO drafting, and at 5 bike lengths choose a different line as you overtake. It is a safe option for the overtaking rider to call 'RIDER BACK' to indicate you are about to overtake, so that the front rider can choose a safe line on the leftmost side of the lane. On the TT course try to stay to the left of the ample 'emergency' lane white line as much as possible.  Cyclists will be stretched out along Marmion so please consider other road users.

The TT route proceeds north to the main Yanchep Roundabout (for simplicity sake EVERYONE ride on the left side of the wide lane so that car drivers don't experience cyclists both inside and outside of lane) and returns SOuth along Marmion before turing left into Santorini for the final straight.

It is a great buzz as everyone arrives at the finish line, so give it a go regardless of how slow you might think you are.  Youth are welcome to participate but must have an escorting adult to their side or behind.

Following the ride we go to Cafe de Carlo where we will sit inside the cafe for a brief AGM and Yanchep National Park Challenge briefing.  Members and non-members are welcome.

Yanchep National Park Challenge

Registrations for the Yanchep National Park Challenge will open mid December, via the Cycling Western Australia website. http://www.wa.cycling.org.au/  Non-members, RIDEADULT members and those with race licences will be able to enter.  There will be onsite catering provided both at the Start/Finish line and at the adjacent Yanchep Inn. Entertainment for families is currently being arranged.   Bikes enter free to the Park.  Consider making a day of it, with shaded parks, walking trails, the lake and koalas.