The Southern Division Championships are on again at Breadalbane on Sunday 7^th April 2013.

 These are scratch races of between 45km and 90km depending on the grade, shorter for juniors.  This event has been well supported by the club in the past and is a great day out as many riders will agree.

Race Info!!

N.S.W. Southern Division Road Championships 2013

hosted by

NSW Southern Division Cycling Association

Sunday 7th April 2013

at

Breadalbane

Master Men A grade               90k      10.00am

                                Men & U19 Men B grade         90k   10.04am

                                  Master Men B grade               45k      10.08am

Master Men C grade               45k      10.12am

Men & U19 Men A grade       90k      10.25am

               Women, U19 Women & U17 Women         45k   10.30am

                                   Master Women A                    45k      10.34am

                                 Master Men D grade                45k      10.38am

U17 Men                                 45k      10.42am

                                Master Women B grade           45k     10.46am

U15 Men & Women               24k     10.50am

U13 B & G   (start on course)          12k   

IF NOT SUFFICIENT STARTERS IN SOME GRADES THEY WILL BE COMBINED

ENTRY FEE MUST BE WITH THE RACE ENTRY

Each Championship must have 5 starters to gain points for the Joan Knight Shield

If there are not sufficient entries, some Championships may have to be combined

ALL RACE ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE CLOSING DATE AS THERE WILL BE NO LATE ENTRIES

A reminder to everyone that those interested need to nominate via the club secretary ([email protected]) and pay the relevant fee to the Cootamundra Club.  Fees can be paid in person by cash, cheque or by direct deposit to the club account (South West Slopes Credit Union, BSB:  802367 Account No. : 14662 .  Please use the reference as your name and let the secretary know via email. 

 Entries Close the 23^rd March at the very latest for those interested – no late entries.

Entry fees are as follows:

$25 For all riders over 19 yrs old

$25 for U19 yrs riders

$20 for U17 yrs riders

$15 for U/13 yrs and U15 yrs riders

18/02/13

Easter 2013 – Last Minute Deal

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The Snowy Mountains is rapidly becoming a popular mountain biking destination, with continuing development of trails and facilities for mountain bikers visiting the area. Easter is a beautiful time of year to visit, with cooler temperatures that are perfect for outdoor adventures!

• Stay at Bungarra and ride out the door to explore our 20km of singletrack. Bungarra has a new trail that climbs up Round Hill- the highest point in the area outside the National Park. See the Bungarra website for more details about riding at Bungarra.
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Sunday Event Report 10^th February 2013

A warm morning greeted the increasing numbers of riders to the Sunday Club Event.  In all 15 riders turned out to race in perfect conditions with little wind from any direction.  More riders returned from a long hiatus including Steve Green and Simon Thompson who joined by Bill Sutcliffe in the limit group.  Handicapper Peter Rees had pulled this group in 1 minute from the week before and they had an 8 minute head start on scratch.

Second limit consisted of Al Baker, Scott McLeod (back from his traffic injury), Anthony Dean and  Rod ‘The Surge’ Fergus – no doubt in his last start off just 4 and a half minutes!  At this generous handicap they were always going to be hard to catch.

The chopping block had all but been confirmed at Brendan Forsyth, Kevin Ford along with Dave Jarvis and Hamish Nott before the late arrival of Dr Kenny Clark who strengthened this group considerably.  This group left at 7 minutes after limit and just 1 minute in front of the scratch group of Steve Hines, Kevin Goodman and Frank ‘Sparky’ Stevens.

Block were able to hold off scratch, largely thanks to Ken, until after the turn and this group formed a strong working bunch of 8 on the way home trying to chase down the front two groups which had also combined just after the turn.  It appeared to both the Fox and the handicapper that the bunch of limit and second limit were rolling over the wrong way accidentally but to those behind this just looked like another attempt at trying to maintain their generous handicap for another week!

That said the race became one group at around Dinyah on the way home with about 4km left.  It was here that Rod ‘Sergus’ came into his own trying to split up the bunch much to the chagrin of all concerned who were close to their limit!  Fergus was duly dobbed in to the handicapper by his bunch-mates at the end as to his strength and can expect a less generous handicap next week!

It was left to Steve Hines to make the move that would prove decisive as he pulled both Kevin and Frank off the front of the group with 1km remaining.  Kevin would take the spoils in a very slick 38.43 for both the win and fastest time.  Hines followed with Frank in 3^rd as Ken Clark and Dave Jarvis finished in under 40 minutes from the block group.

A quick reminder that interclub racing starts on the 23^rd February and our local race at the Stockinbingal Fair is scheduled for the 17^th March so there is plenty of time to get some training in.  A big thank you once again to our commissaires Pete Rees, Al Moston, Peter Hines and the Fox for their ongoing support.  As our numbers are increasing a quick reminder to all riders to obey the road rules – particularly at the start and the end of the event when there are large numbers of riders present.  Please be mindful of traffic so that we do not impede its flow and clear the road quickly after the event.

It looks like Wednesday 4.30pm is the new time for anyone interested in a group MTB ride or introduction to this side of the club.  Meet at the corner of Hurley Street and Boundary Road behind the dam at the start of the club MTB track.

For those fo you who have yet to give our track a rating have a look at TrailFlix and give us 5 stars please!  Just click on the relevant track (Cootamundra or Jindalee NP) and give us a rating or add a comment.

Please see below dates and links to the Tour de Riverina Interclub Handicap Series for this year for those holding Gold Licences with Cycling Australia.

More information can be found at the site – there is a direct link from our site or from here http://www.riverinainterclubracing.com/

Sunday Event Report 3^rd February 2013

Warm conditions greeted the riders for the weekly Club Development Event on Sunday morning.   The club has recently taken the step to downgrade the status of the traditional Sunday race to a club development event to encourage the participation of more riders, all who are licensed, in club events at a more affordable price.   This also allows for the handicapper to use place more experienced riders with newcomers  to educate them on the nuances and tactics of bunch riding.

With regular handicapper Peter Rees returning this week the back markers were looking for a bit of reprieve following the severe handicap of last week offered by “The Fox” – a traditional supporter of the limit markers.  That said it was great to see the return to the event of Steve Green and Bill Sutcliffe who received 9 minutes from scratch as the limit markers.  Also returning from some time off and one appendix lighter was Brendan Forsyth who left with Rick Martin, Peter Lott and the generously handicapped Al “Kilometres” Baker, Tim Condon and Rod Fergus at 4minutes 30 seconds.  It was bemusing to all that the in-form Fergus was handicapped so easily except those that had seen his secret handshake with the handicapper.

Chopping block left at 7 minutes from go with Gary Halloran being ably assisted by Kevin Ford and Tim Meares (the latter helping for at least the first 5km of the outward trip!)  Starting from scratch were the group of Dave Jarvis, Kevin Goodman, James Baldry, Hamish Nott and Mark Ward.  Wardy left the start at a pace which could only be described as EPO-like and nearly left his compatriots behind.  This fast start, and the collapse of Meares’ lungs and legs on Pettit’s Hill allowed scratch and block to merge at around the turn.

Unbeknown to these chasers was the fact that limit and second limit had joined only 5km into the 26km journey and were working well together.  Try as they might they were unable to catch the well organised group of burglars out in front.   The experienced Fergus had the group working like a well-oiled machine, shedding riders one by one as they sacrificed themselves for the greater good of the group over the last 10km.  Within the last 500m it was clear that Scratch would be waiting another week for a victory and it came down to a battle of three at the front with Rod Fergus leading over the line from Tim Condon and Al Baker to take the spoils ( money well spent at the start with the golden handshake!).  Kevin Goodman and Mark Ward narrowly missed catching and were a mere 10 seconds behind at the finish.    Kevin claimed fastest time in a very slick 39minutes and 40 seconds whilst Tim Meares declared himself officially last.  Tim also warned everyone to stay away from his cycling “Boot Camp” at Narooma next year – citing that as the cause of his poor form!

A reminder to all those who have yet to renew or take out a license that this is now a requirement of Cootamundra Cycle Club to hold at least a Club Ride Silver license.  This license gives you insurance cover against accident or injury to other riders during one of the weekly organised rides (for example Thursday afternoons, Saturday mornings or Sunday Events).   All riders can now participate in these rides provided they hold at least a Silver Ride Membership, worth $77 with Cycling Australia.  With the pleasing increase in riders of late it is becoming more important that everyone on these rides is licensed.

10 Nov 2012

The 2012 Globe Hotel Coota Criterium race will have four grades, A,B,C & D. The race will circuit the Jubilee Park block. This race is the 6th and final stage of the Riverina Interclub race series, Tour of Two Rivers. If you haven’t entered the series to date, don’t worry, enter the final stage and enjoy the criterium format and the opportunity to win big in the prize money.

D Grade will be 25 minutes plus 3 laps.
C Grade will be 30 minutes plus 3 laps.
B Grade will be 35 minutes plus 3 laps.
A Grade will be 40 minutes plus 3 laps.

Each race will have set sprints as well as mystery sprints.

Prize money for each grade will be
1st   $200
2nd  $150
3rd  $100

Sprints will be $25 each

D Grade will begin at 2pm sharp followed by C Grade at 2.35pm, B Grade at 3.15pm and A Grade at 4pm.

Sign on will open at 1pm at the Cootamundra Cycle Club tent in Jubilee Park, riders must sign on within 30 minute of their race start.

The Club will restrict entries in each grade to 35. Entries will be accepted on a first received first accepted basis.

A warm Autumn Sunday morning created an excuse for many riders preparing for this years Haycarters race a chance to test their legs a fortnight out from the big event. In all 22 riders signed on for the race, a good turnout considering a few regular Cootamundra riders were missing due to the Tumut for the mountain bike race on Sunday afternoon.

With regular handicapper Peter Rees away for the morning it was up to the ever-reliable “Fox” Manning to decide the handicaps.  Limit were to start off a generous 12 minutes with the group consisting of Robyn McClintock-Holder, Carmel Payne and Janine Hobson of Young.  The next group started at 9 minutes and 45 seconds from scratch and consisted of Bill Lang, Penny Nott and Steve Green.  They were being referred to at the start as “Fox’s Foxers” for many of the latter groups thought this group was far too strong for their handicap and self-claimed ‘lack of fitness’!

Following them a further 2 minutes back were Phil Davies (starting behind his daughter), David Lang (starting behind his father), Barry Rose and Tim Dowling.  Peter ‘Hot Pants’ Lott, Simon Hobson, Chris Hall and the ever improving Tim Condon started second block another 3 minutes behind.  These groups worked well but were always going to find it hard to stay away with the firepower behind.

The chopping block was made up of local riders Brendan Forsyth and Paul Deep who combined with Garry ‘Retro’ Halloran (Grenfell) and Shaun Stewart (Young).  Scratch gave block 2.15 minutes start and consisted of Mark Ward, Frank Stephens, Sean Williams (Young) and Kevin ‘Lefty’ Goodman (Young).

By the ironbarks on the way out second limit were closing in fast on limit and in fact rode straight through the limit group over the hill with Nott and Lang showing a clean pair of heels over the rise.  So much for being ‘underdone’ and not ‘race-fit’!

The chasing groups of block, second block and scratch combined over the final hill on the way out as a few riders were dropped from the front groups.  This formed a large chase group who worked well together to try and catch the front markers.  The group of Davies and company had begun to splinter and were stuck in no-mans land between the large chasing bunch and the burglars from second limit.

By the time scratch passed the ironbarks a four minute gap still had to be made up to the duo out in front and it looked like The Fox had once again looked after his beloved frontmarkers.  Despite the best efforts of the now large chase group, Bill and Penny who were still working well together, were not to be caught. Alas earlier fears about the large head-start were realised as Penny finished the stronger of the two with Bill taking second place.  In the bunch sprint for third Sean Stewart led home Lefty Goodman and Franklin Stephens.  Lefty also took out fastest time in a slick 37 minutes and  33 seconds for the 26km course.

It was great to see so many riders racing at this time of year and hopefully more will turn out for next weeks Club Race – the last before the Haycarters Handicap weekend.