MMBCC News - 23 October 2012

Hi Everyone,

Road Racing

Great weather and improving fitness saw twenty three cyclists line up for last Thursday's first handicap race for the season on the Barwite loop course. Daryl Rielly, Dave Clark, David Jagger and Chris Washusen took off first as the limit crew. Getting somewhat spread out up Coombsberg, the bunch realised their only hope of staying out was to stay together so a tactical regrouping ensued down the hill.

Further back, Steve Plummer cleverly managed to jump onto the scratch bunch of Jock Brega, Bruce Halket, Tim Ross and Darren Bakker. Although working hard the bunch couldn't make inroads into the limit group who rode well for Jagger and Washusen's first race. Finally Daryl Rielly was able to Jump Dave Clark and took out a well deserved win. Jock Brega took out fastest time for the evening. Thanks to the Alpine Butchery for the gutsiest effort prize which went to David Jagger who placed third.

The Club Only Membership forms have now appeared online and can be downloaded from the following page on Cycling Australia's website:

http://www.cycling.org.au/default.asp?Page=43947&MenuID=Membership%2Fc20013%2F43895

Club Only Membership must be submitted manually using the above form.
All other categories of Road Membership should be done online as there is now a $5 processing fee imposed by Cycling Victoria on manual forms.

Club Only Membership Fees are as follows:
Elite $223 (Born between 1984 and 1990 inclusive)
U23 Men $223 (Born between 1991 and 1994 inclusive)
Masters $146 (Born on or before 1983)
U19 $146 (Born on or after 1995)

These amounts include the $20 MMBCC Membership Fee and the $5 Cycling Victoria Processing Fee.

Completed forms together with the correct cash or a cheque made payable to Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club should be handed to Geoff Jones.

Mountain Biking

A horde of 41 riders descended on Riflebutts Reserve for the third race in the spring-summer MTB dirt-crits series.

With 13 eager contestants there was no holding back in the kids race.

So fierce was the competition that when Jamieson McNamara crashed, his sister Ebony rode straight over him. Thankfully, there were no hard feelings or lasting injuries!

The adults race was equally competitive and saw all riders finishing within one lap of each other.

Tom MacMunn and Mitch Greenway steamed around the course completing six laps, but couldn’t reach the podium thanks to some tough Irish handicapping.

In a mixed night for the MacMunns, Paula put in an impressive effort to finish fifth, while young Bella showed guts by completing her lap despite injuring a finger.

Fourth place went to Foley Lachal, third to Trev Arnold, and second and first were nabbed by Paul MacNamara and Tod Howland.

Duty roster is now up on the website. Please have a look for when you are rostered on. If you cannot make it, please arrange to swap with another person. Once arranged,please advise Katie Moore of change.Monday nights at Riflebutts Reserve. Kids races register at 5:15pm for 5:30pm race,Adults register at 5:45 for 6:00pm race.

See you next week!

Social / Other

This from Jen Lovick:

FInal Call!
So far we have one person keen to ride in the M2M 2013 (Murray to Moyne). If there are a few more prepared to commit then we can run with the event otherwise we will opt for plan B ......

Plan B might look like a "round the lake" or other club based ride that we will use to fundraise for the hospital. Plan B could be a good option. Please get back to me with your ideas/wishes.

 Cheers, Jen Lovick Mobile 0427800935 Email jenny.lovick@yahoo.com

Cheers,

John
www.mmbcc.org.au

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MMBCC News - 9 October 2012

Hi Everyone

We’re off and running with a good turnout at the Dirt Crits on Monday night. The calendar is up on the website ready to view or print. Road racing starts this Thursday and the first Kids MTB race is next Monday. Good luck everyone.

This from Fiona:

MMBCC Dirt Bike Crits

Mansfield’s Rifle Butts MTB Park came alive on Monday 8^th October with Mansfield Mount Buller Cycling Club holding its first race for the 2012/2013 season. The MTB Park looked fantastic after Shannon Rademaker, Yully Arnold and Laurie Harding rallied a willing band of helpers on the previous Sunday to do track maintenance, weed reduction work and a general overall clean up of the area. A huge thank you to all who attended and put in the effort to get the course ready for the first race!

A field of 17 riders turned out with 11 adults and 6 juniors contesting the “Irish Handicap”. The race is held with all riders on the course at the same time, racing a set amount of laps depending on their ability and going off handicapped times. This gives all riders an equal chance to finish on the podium. Nick Howland like many riders admitted it was the first time they had been on the bike for a few months so the race was always going to be tough going for some.

First rider off Mitch Greenway had to cover 6 laps of the course. Three minutes later in time waves over the next eleven minutes the rest of the field were sent out with less laps to do and hopefully to finish before anyone else. Junior girls Ava Kappes and Bella MacMunn certainly showed they weren’t going to let racing against adults stop them from riding hard and completing their laps in consistent times and with huge smiles on their faces.

With all riders on the course at the same time it was hard to tell who was leading the race. Katie Moore and Paula MacMunn rode well and Chris Morecroft kept a constant tempo over his laps. John Eisner powered away from Dave Bock and Yully was left behind by Cam & Foley Lachal. Coming into the final lap, 15 of the 17 riders were down to their last lap. Tom MacMunn increased his speed but would it be enough? The race had been handicapped perfectly.

In his first race for the club Adrian Lawrence was pleased to come away the winner. Showcasing his Downhill skills Lawrence Prendergast looked to have second position in the bag 100 meters from the line. Taking the inside line of the final corner Mitch Greenway came through for second with Lawrence claiming third place. Foley Lachal rode hard to secure fourth place coming in ahead of Dad Cam in 9^th. Frank David rode well to come 5^th with Tom MacMunn, Rob Greenway, John Eisner and Nick Howland filling the top 10 positions.

The club holds races on Monday nights at the Rifle Butts MTB Park with Kids races starting at 5.30pm and Adults races starting at 6pm. The club welcomes new members and encourages everyone to come along and watch a race!

The first road race will be on Thursday albeit with a fairly cold looking forecast.

You can now also renew your MTN and Road licences online. It’s fairly straightforward and by doing it online you can choose the value add option of joining the “other discipline” ie if you usually hold a road licence you can choose to add a mountain bike licence at a discount and vice versa. If you are a roadie, you’ll have to renew your CA licence first ( for 2013) before doing the MTBA value add as you will need the receipt as proof for MTBA.

Most road members signed up last year for the club only deal which will be available again this year. It’s significantly cheaper than signing online but you can only race in Mansfield or Wangaratta, you can’t sign up online (we will have forms and prices before the end of the year) and you can’t value add.

Thanks again to our sponsors: Alpine Butchery and the Delatite Hotel for supporting last night’s event.

Cheers , John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

MMBCC News - 29 September 2012

Hi Everyone,

The subcommittees are putting the final touches on what look like an exciting season for both Road, Social and Mountain but the bulk of it is now up and running on the website as well as a downloadable summer calendar.

A couple of other things:

New Sponsor

Dave and Carol of Alpine Butchery have kindly agreed to be a club sponsor for the season. Please go in and thank them for their kind sponsorship (and purchase your supplies). CLICK HERE for their web site.

Murray to Moyne

Jenny Lovick is looking for an initial show of interest for next year’s Murray to Moyne. We need to get four people who are interested in participating to be able to complete the initial entry form – then all the organising and getting a team together can be done at a later date for this fun weekend. Jenny Lovick

0427 800 935 or jenny.lovick@yahoo.com

Traffic Controller course

We need more volunteers to get qualified traffic controllers for Tour de Flavour.

Shire is considering paying for a course on Saturday October 27.

The course will run for about 6 hours and will likely be held at the Council offices in Highett Street. There will be no cost to participants and even lunch will be provided.

But before we can book the course, we need some people to put their hands up to do the course.

The qualifications would see them be available to help out at other events such as the High Country Festival and Targa High Country, if they're interested. It's even the first step necessary to get paid work as a marshal at events like Targa.

Please email Bruce - bruce@bikevents.com.au - or call him on 0419 533 120.

Also, a reminder to all those that got their qualifications last year to please make themselves available for the 2013 Tour de Flavour, 16 & 17 March. It was a struggle to get enough volunteers for the TdF weekend earlier this year and we'd really appreciate traffic marshals being available - if only to save John Lithgow and Bruce from heart problems!

Similarly, Nicole Nye is looking for volunteers to help at the November Festival. If you did the traffic management course last year and can help – let her know.

The High Country Festival requires volunteers to assist with road closures for the Torchlight Parade & Fireworks display on Friday 02 Nov 7.00 to 9.30pm
&
Grand Parade on Saturday 03 Nov 10am to 12.30pm
Greatly appreciate your assistance
Kind Regards
Nicole Nye
Tourism & Economic Development Officer
Mansfield Shire Council
Phone: 03 5775 8520
Fax: 03 5775 2677
Mobile: 0400 970 418

Cheers, John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

MMBCC News - 13 September 2012

Hi everyone,

The spring/summer season is just around the corner so for a few of us there’s still a chance to locate the bike, remove the dust and get a few k’s going. We’ll have a calendar up soon with a series of exciting races for both road and mountain so keep an eye on the site. Well done to the subcommittees who have been working hard behind the scenes to get these going.

Before we get into other stuff I’d like to mention the winter series. Di did a great job in getting these fun little Saturday arvo races going and thanks to her and the volunteers who turned up each week to help. Well done to Jock for taking out first place and to Steve and Cam for finishing second and third on the podium. Results as follows:

	TOTAL POINTS	OVERALL PLACING
M Brega	32	1
Steve Plummer	27	2
Cameron Lachal	22	3
John Eisner	17	4
John Lithgow	17	4
Craig Wilson	16	6
Rod Stewart	13	7
Scott Gigante	10	8
Darren Bakker	9	9
Bruce Halket	8	10
Di Condie	8	10

Full details on the results page of the web site.

The club executive held its monthly meeting last night. As noted, the road and mtn subcommittees have been working on the calendar. The high performance grant was discussed in detail with guidelines for submissions to be released after the October meeting for a December 31^st deadline.

We’re also looking for a few more potential commissaires. It’s not too hard to become accredited and with a couple more, the roster will be less onerous for all the officials. If you are keen please contact Bruce.

Cheers, John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

This from Paul Lane regarding ride on Sunday 23^rd.

 From: WCC - Paul Lane <wcc-plane@optusnet.com.au>

Date: 3 September 2012 8:42:03 PM AEST

To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Subject: Damian McDonald Memorial 2012 - Sunday 23rd Sept

Hi riders,

A great race coming up soon in honour of Damien McDonald.

The WCC assist and support this event and each year we try and get a good contingent together to ride and support this race in force.

It's a great course in a great location.

If you're going down but not riding, BBN are seeking our assistance with a marshalls/traffic controllers and commissionaires. Help out if you can.

Follow the links below for more details and entry. Check out the blog - It's great.

Could other clubs please pass this onto your riders on behalf of BBN and WCC

regards

Paul Lane
Secretary WCC

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Richard Stringer" <richard.m.stringer@gmail.com>
Date: 26/08/2012 7:06 PM
Subject: Fwd: Damian McDonald Memorial 2012
To: "Helen Napier" <htkelly76@gmail.com>
Cc: "Laura Parlevliet" <lparlevliet16@gmail.com>, "Cheryl Davidson" <chezdavidson@gmail.com>

Damian McDonald Memorial 2012, proudly presented by Cyclelink Bayswater

This race promises to be a stand-out on Blackburn's Cycling Road Calendar, and we want you to be involved - whether you're interested in racing it, and/or helping out. Read more...

As a result of our enthusiastic sponsors (Cyclelink Bayswater, Aughtersons Insurance Brokers, Golden Trout Hotel & Bayswater Jayco), support from both Wangaratta Cycling Club and Budget Forklifts Cycling Team, you'll enjoy a great Club race with a difference - generous prizemoney, medals, trophies, a perpetual shield and a great start/finish carnival to whet your racing appetite and celebrate well-earned victories (whatever the goal!).

Whether you're a junior, elite, masters or female rider, everyone is catered for - there are multiple grades for men and women, and junior (under 17) riders race in age-group categories.

Why - to race FTW; train hard for upcoming marquee races; have fun; and, enjoy a great racing experience in Regional Victoria.

When - Sunday 23 September, 10am start-time.

Where - 1 Riverside Drive, Eildon, VICTORIA (The Golden Trout Hotel is race HQ & registration point, and is adjacent to the start/finish line)

ENTER NOW - https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=6385

Details on the Blog - http://damianmcdonaldmemorial.blogspot.com.au/ (a button appears on the Club's website, too)

Volunteers - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDNCS2ZqUTVZbU9tVi1qSU1RbzA0NVE6MQ#gid=0

We look forward to seeing you racing or helping out, at this fantastic growing race, on our calendar.

Richard Stringer

Race Director.

0411 719 241

racing@bbn.org.au

MMBCC News - 7 August 2012

Hi Everyone,

Hopefully we'll see most of you on Thursday night at the AGM. (6.00pm at The Produce Store).

Tim has sent me a draft version of the financials to post for your perusal prior to the AGM. He has done a lot of work to present the figures in both a profit and loss format for 2012 and a comparative receipts and payments format for the last 3 years. Thanks Tim. The figures are a draft version subject to an external audit being carried out currently. (See the end for details.)

Also of note was another great road race in the winter series last Saturday.  Euan Friday made a guest appearance and found his previous handicap mark tough going but still achieved a top ten placing. John Lithgow similarly was lulled into ninth by the pleasant afternoon sun. Darren Bakker, Jock Brega, Tom MacMunn and Bruce Halket worked hard to fill 8th to 5th respectively, with a solid sprint to the line for Bruce to head that bunch. Steve Plummer, having dropped Lithgow and Friday, worked alone and hard to try and catch the limit group of Cam Lachal, Craig Wilson and myself, but with smooth rotations it was too much to ask.

Finally Will completed a good turn and thanks to some remnant of road tactics (and generous handicap) , I was able to hold off Cam with Will quietly sneaking up on Cam as well for a good second place. Big thanks again to Di, Tim, Jen and to the rest of the crew for support. It's on again this Saturday, 1.30 for 2pm at the Botanical Park.

CLICK HERE for Financials.

CLICK HERE for agenda etc from last weeks post.

Cheers , John.

MMBCC News - 2 August 2012

Hi Everyone,

Quite a few things to have a good look at prior to the AGM on the 9^th ( See agenda below). It  will be good to see you all there. Have a bit of a read of the following documents and bring along your thoughts. I’ve been speaking to our members and there’s lots of ideas and enthusiasm out there. There will be nibbles provided on the night from 6pm and as usual the opportunity to stay and have dinner.

It seems there is also an enthusiastic crew available to potentially fill the executive positions that will be declared vacant on the night and are open to re-election.  Please have a look at the position description document and nominate someone or be nominated if you want to be involved.

A few of the club will know that one of our senior riders, Ray Watson, was injured recently whilst cycling and is recovering well in Wangaratta. We sent him a card and look forward to him getting back on the bike. Drop in and say G’Day if you are over in Wang. George Chalk has his details.

Well done to those who made it to last Saturday’s race and thanks to the volunteers. Results:

Results

1 John Lithgow

2 Steve Plummer

3 Chris McKnight

4 Di Condie

5 Tom MacMunn

Annual General Meeting

Thursday 9^th August  6pm for 6.30pm start.

Mansfield Produce Store.

Agenda

Present

Apologies

Correspondence

President’s report

Treasurer’s report

Mountain Report

Road Report

Social Report

General Business – club responsibility/position descriptions

                                   -spending/funds management

                                   -any other business

Election of office bearers for 2012/13

Meeting close.

Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club   Draft

Executive and subcommittee responsibilities.

Road:

Take responsibility for the organisation and oversight of road cycling events Including:

• ·         Create calendar for the year Decide on courses.

Apply for permits

Devise duty roster

Devise commissaire roster

Liaise with website manager to post information

Coordinate race events – liaise with treasurer with regard to fees, prizes and method of collection and reconciliation. Liaise with commissaires with regard to safety of the event. Liaise with handicapper regarding handicapping aspects.

• ·         Write report for courier and website. Liaise with MTN bike crew to coordinate report and send to president to send to courier and web manager.
• ·         Calendars are the Summer series – goes from start to end of daylight saving – Thursday nights.  The Autumn Calendar – goes from the end of Daylight savings to Queen’s Birthday. The Winter calendar – goes from Queens birthday until the Start of the Summer Calendar.
• ·         Deadlines for development and posting of these calendars will be determined by the subcommittee.

Mountain

• ·         Create calendar for the year and organise the actual running of the specific events:

Decide on courses.

Apply for permits

Devise duty roster

Devise commissaire roster

Liaise with website manager to post information

Coordinate race events – liaise with treasurer with regard to fees, prizes  and method of collection and reconciliation. Liaise with commissaires with regard to safety of the event. Liaise with handicapper regarding handicapping aspects.

• ·         Write report for courier and website. Liaise with Road  crew to coordinate report and send to president to send to courier and web manager.
• ·         Calendars are the Summer series – goes from start to end of daylight saving – Thursday nights.  The Autumn Calendar – goes from the end of Daylight savings to Queen’s Birthday. The Winter calendar – goes from Queens birthday until the Start of the Summer Calendar.
• ·         Deadlines for development and posting of these calendars will be determined by the subcommittee.

Social

• ·         Create event calendar – liaise with Road and MTN subcommittees to coordinate events.
• ·         Liaise with hotels/cafes for post event drinks, dinner, sponsorship where required.

BMX

• ·         Develop plan for BMX events and activities including proposed BMX track project.

Secretary   (assisted by the Membership secretary)

• ·         Maintain list of members and contacts
• ·         Record minutes of meetings and submit to president.
• ·         collate subcommittee events for construction of general events calendar
  • ·         Determine current requirements for registration
  • ·         Obtain current forms for registration
  • ·         Facilitate registrations on event days

 Treasurer

• ·         Oversee club finances
• ·         Produce financial statements for each committee meeting
• ·         Establish and oversee financial processes and controls
• ·         Oversee budgeting.

Vice president

• ·         Coordinate commissaires
• ·         Coordinate aspects of race safety

President

• ·         Overall coordination of club function 

Public Officer

• ·         return official associated clubs  form within specified period

Handicapper(Road ) MTN subcommittee may appoint handicapper as needed.

• ·         Receive race entries and formulate handicaps for  road  race events
• ·         Tally race points and maintain spreadsheet of results for road events
• ·         Forward race results to IT controller for posting on the net.

“Website manager”

• ·         Maintain website
• ·         Assemble received information for weekly posts

“Criterium and Mt Buller Road Race Sub Committee “

The brief of this committee is to promote cycling in the region and to conduct an event that will appeal to a broad range of cyclists in Victoria and Interstate. The committee will be responsible for all aspects of the Criterium and Mt Buller Road race. The aim of this committee is to ensure that the event is professional, enjoyable and profitable.  The event structure should minimise the club exposure to any possible financial loss.

Appointment:

1. 1.       Chairman will be appointed at the MMBCC Annual General Meeting.
2. 2.       Committee members nominated at the AGM or co opted as required.
3. 3.       The Committee will consist of a maximum of 5 members.
4. 4.       Chairman will be the delegate to the Tour de Flavour Committee ( MOCCE)

Responsibilities:

1. 1.       To acquire all relevant permits, Event and Traffic Management Plans in accordance with the governing authorities.
2. 2.       To manage and monitor all financial commitments on behalf of the MMBC in relation to the

event.  All club expenditure must be approved by the sub committee.

1. 3.       Contact and appoint sponsors for the event and promote their product in all adverting.
2. 4.       Liase with Cycling Victoria to list event on the Summer Racing Calendar ( May/June)
3. 5.       Determine entry fee and grades.
4. 6.       Allocate of prize money.
5. 7.       Report to club executive as request
6. 8.       Coordinate club volunteers for course set up/pull down, traffic and pedestrian marshals in accordance with the Traffic Management Plan
7. 9.       Provide an event Profit & Loss to the club executive within 30 days of the event together with the Cycling Victoria Report
8. 10.   Request feedback from club members to improve the event

MMBCC 

DRAFT

Accumulated funds management policy.

The MMBCC (The Club) should set subscriptions and race fees such that costs are covered with an appropriate  excess to allow for regular expenditure (advertising, CA/MBA Fees etc.)

Excess funds will be retained in the clubs general account. Prior to the AGM a budget shall be prepared with an indication of the financial position of the club and amount of excess funds available or expected to be available. The executive may decide , if few funds are available or if items are not required, to redirect funds into other items listed below. Funds will be spent in accordance with the following guidelines:

1/ High performance grant:

Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club is proud to be able to offer a high performance grant in the amount of $2000.00 per calendar year.

The following criteria must be met by the successful applicant.

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The sponsorship should be $2000.00 and should ideally be directed towards a specific item, Eg. Accommodation, airfares, a bike.

2/Club Functions:

Excess funds should be spent to offset the costs of the Christmas and End of season functions. An amount of 20% of available funds should be reserved for these items.

3/Rider development-coaching: Including commissaire development,traffic control development and individual or group development . An amount of 20% of available funds should be reserved for this item.

4/Capital expenditure:

The committee may, from time to time, purchase an item for the benefit of the club. 20% of the available funds may be utilised for this purpose.  The executive will consult with general membership via the website for feedback as to the appropriateness of the item prior to purchase. Items costing more than 50% of the available funds must be ratified by the majority of the attending membership (or by proxy) at either the AGM or by special meeting.

5/Event development:

Funds accumulated from Club events may also be retained to promote and develop future events. An amount of 20% of available funds may be allocated to this.

Funds may be raised specifically for an item or an event. Prior to the fundraising the item or event and the intended amount and timeframe must be submitted to an executive meeting and recorded in the minutes. Funds raised will be retained in the general account and the treasurer shall note the amount and the timeframe for distribution when the funds are required.

Grants received shall be treated in the same manner as funds raised. Grants will usually have a specific time frame and reporting requirements.

Donations received will be treated as per excess funds unless the donor has indicated a specific item or event that they intend to support. This will be accepted if the request is consistent with the rules and values of the club.

Cheers, John

MMBCC News - Friday 20 July 2012

Hi Everyone,

Another good Saturday race last weekend with Melbourne cyclist Scott Gigante taking the honours over Darren Bakker and Jock Brega. Thanks to those who turned up to help as well. Again there will be another race this Saturday, 1.30 for 2pm and with planets aligning and layers of dust removed from my bicycle, hopefully I will have a run as well.

The executive had the last of our monthly meetings last night prior to:

The AGM , to be held at 6 for 6.30pm on Thursday the

9^th of August 2012 at the Produce Store.

As there is no Murray to Moyne presentation  we are hopping straight into business after a few pre meeting nibbles with dinner during/after for those who want to eat.

We are very keen to seek feedback from all club members  on any aspect of the club so I ask that in the upcoming weeks you give some thought to things you think the club should be doing and/or things that have worked well.  There will be an opportunity to raise this in special business on the night or in general business for items submitted to myself or Katie Moore prior to July 27^th 2012 for inclusion in the Agenda which will be posted on the website shortly thereafter.

The club has accumulated a moderate amount in the general account and part of the discussion on the night will involve investigating mechanisms for the use of these funds. The executive have formulated proposals for such mechanisms and part of this will involve requests for specific items to spend money on. So again, have a think, and bring your ideas to the meeting.

As usual, the executive and subcommittee positions will be declared vacant. Over the year, the executive have developed a position and responsibility document which I include below. Have a look at it and consider nominations which can be submitted to Katie or myself or raised on the night. It has been one of the aims of the executive to give full responsibility to the subcommittees for the running of their individual functions and to this end, the road subcommittee has  begun work on next season’s program with the Mountain crew already providing an autonomous program.

Cheers, John.

Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club

Executive and subcommittee responsibilities.

Road:

Take responsibility for the organisation and oversight of road cycling events Including:

• ·         Create calendar for the year Decide on courses.
  • ·         Apply for permits
  • ·         Devise duty roster
  • ·         Devise commissaire roster
  • ·         Liaise with website manager to post information
  • ·         Coordinate race events – liaise with treasurer with regard to fees, prizes and method of collection and reconciliation. Liaise with commissaires with regard to safety of the event.
  • ·          Liaise with handicapper regarding handicapping aspects.
  • ·         Write report for courier and website. Liaise with MTN bike crew to coordinate report and send to president to send to courier and web manager.
  • ·         Calendars are the Summer series – goes from start to end of daylight saving – Thursday nights.  The Autumn Calendar – goes from the end of Daylight savings to Queen’s Birthday. The Winter calendar – goes from Queens birthday until the Start of the Summer Calendar.
  • ·         Deadlines for development and posting of these calendars will be determined by the subcommittee.

Mountain

• ·         Create calendar for the year and organise the actual running of the specific events:
• ·         Decide on courses.
• ·         Apply for permits
• ·         Devise duty roster
• ·         Devise commissaire roster
• ·         Liaise with website manager to post information
• ·         Coordinate race events – liaise with treasurer with regard to fees, prizes  and method of collection and reconciliation. Liaise with commissaires with regard to safety of the event.
• ·         Liaise with handicapper regarding handicapping aspects.
• ·         Write report for courier and website. Liaise with Road  crew to coordinate report and send to president to send to courier and web manager.
• ·         Calendars are the Summer series – goes from start to end of daylight saving – Monday nights.  The Autumn Calendar – goes from the end of Daylight savings to Queen’s Birthday. The Winter calendar – goes from Queens birthday until the Start of the Summer Calendar.
• ·         Deadlines for development and posting of these calendars will be determined by the subcommittee.

Social

• ·         Create event calendar – liase with Road and MTN subcommittees to coordinate events.
• ·         Liaise with hotels/cafes for post event drinks, dinner, sponsorship where required.

BMX

• ·         Develop plan for BMX events and activities including proposed BMX track project.

Secretary   (assisted by the Membership secretary)

• ·         Maintain list of members and contacts
• ·         Record minutes of meetings and submit to president.
• ·         collate subcommittee events for construction of general events calendar
  • ·         Determine current requirements for registration
  • ·         Obtain current forms for registration
  • ·         Facilitate registrations on event days

 Treasurer

• ·         Oversee club finances
• ·         Produce financial statements for each committee meeting
• ·         Establish and oversee financial processes and controls
• ·         Oversee budgeting.

Vice president

• ·         Coordinate commissaires
• ·         Coordinate aspects of race safety

President

• ·         Overall coordination of club function

Public Officer

• ·         return official associated clubs  form within specified period

Handicapper(Road ) MTN subcommittee may appoint handicapper as needed.

• ·         Receive race entries and formulate handicaps for  road  race events
• ·         Tally race points and maintain spreadsheet of results for road events
• ·         Forward race results to Website manager  for posting on the net.

“Website manager”

• ·         Maintain website, Facebook and other media.
• ·         Assemble received information for weekly posts

MMBCC NEWS - 5 July 2012

Hi Everyone,

The winter road races are on again starting this SATURDAY 7/7/2012 , 2pm at the Botanical Park. Enter on the day but please be there in time to sign up and give Di enough time to coordinate the handicapping. We will have no rostered duty positions but anyone who wants to turn up to help will be most welcome.

The mountain bike crew are still riding Wednesday nights , 6.30pm , at the reserve for those keen to keep their skills and fitness going over winter.

Laurie mentioned there will be a mountain bike film night coming up in the next month which should be fun, so keep an eye on the site for details.

Shannon noted he has some great end-of–year specials happening: Check out his deals, newsletter and facebook at www.allterraincycles.com.au

Tour De France Road Bike Sale

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Cheers, John.

MMBCC News - 22 June 2012

Hi Everyone,

It’s pretty cold at the moment and I suspect that’s limited a bit of cycling activity although I hear it’s pretty nice in British Colombia at the moment. At least the Tour is not far away for a string of late nighters.

A few bits of interest have been posted to me and I’ve included them below.

I know Di is working on a winter race program so keep an eye on the website for that and check out our Facebook page for bits and pieces that are happening.

The Executive are still meeting monthly ( next meeting 18th July). We’re hoping to get some feedback on several issues prior to the AGM in August and again we’ll have some detailed requests coming out soon.



Bicycling Australia would like to invite the Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club to take part in our Every Second Counts Challenge—a global Strava Challenge that aims to engage with cyclists and motivate them to ride.
I was hoping you could pass on the following information to the club and encourage them to take part.
As you may be aware, Strava is a social media for cyclists, allowing them to record, upload and share rides and also take part in global competitions.
The challenge is to ride 1,788km in a month starting straight after the Tour de France. From 23 July to 21 August riders from all over the world will be competing for ultimate bragging rights and their name in Bicycling Australia’s Honour Roll, Nov/Dec issue #178. Plus for Australian residents only we have over $19,000 worth of prizes to give away through our Facebook page promotions.
So why 1,788Km? Since the First Fleet dropped anchor at Sydney Cove in 1788, it’s as if Australians have been fulfilling some innate mission to achieve.
From brothers Richard and Clarence Smith inventing their stump-jump plough, to the development of Internet Wifi by John Sullivan’s CSIRO team, many remarkable Australians have realised their ambition, with dogged determination and style. To be sure, every moment of the past 224 years is crammed with unheralded personal achievement or famous inventions.
Agriculture and technology aside, Aussies have a proud heritage of glorious achievement on two wheels; Opperman, Mockridge, Peiper, Anderson, Meares, and the outstanding Cadel Evans, to name just a few.
Strava is a great way to sharpen your resolve, to make the most of every moment in the saddle, whether charging along the flats or stomping in the hills—alone or in a bunch. It’s a great way to train, compete, improve and succeed.
Together let’s celebrate the ‘noblest invention’ and sheer bloody-minded determination in Bicycling Australia’s Every Second Counts Challenge.
Just for joining Every Seconds Counts, every rider will receive a digital copy of Bicycling Australia magazine. There are also great prizes for completing each 25%, 50% and 75% milestone.
If you’d like to get involved please sign up to the challenge at http://bicyclingaustralia.com.au/every-second-counts/ and invite your friends through our Facebook event
The start date of the Every Second Counts Challenge is 32 days away, which leaves plenty of time to make plans around this event. Get involved in four ways.
· Start an Every Second Counts Bunch Ride.
· Print and display the Every Second Counts Challenge poster.
· Include the logo and link about the Every Second Counts Challenge in your weekly email newsletters, or on your Facebook page.
· Encourage your club members to join and prepare for the Every Second Counts Challenge.
$19,000.00 in Prizes
· Two sets of ENVE wheels, one pair road, one MTB, total value $7200
· Schwalbe tyres, total value $2500
· Oakley Radarlock sunglasses, total value $4500
· Garmin Edge 500s w/HRM & cadence, total value $5000
The prizes are part of a photo and video competitions for Every Second Counts Challenge riders, so the rider with the biggest legs or most time on their hands won’t necessarily win!
Thanks for your support. I hope you enjoy the Every Second Counts Challenge.

Cycling Victoria is looking for Commissaires to become assessors and help increase the number of Commissaires throughout Victoria.

I apologies for the late notice, however there is a Facilitator and Assessor Training Programs: on this weekend the 23rd of June

The course run by VicSport is aimed at your Coach/Official Course Presenters who will deliver cycling
accredited courses. Attendees will leave with a much clearer understanding of the skills of a facilitator and will
have plenty of opportunity to hone those skills.

• Courses will be held at Victoria University from 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Cost will be $150 but Cycling Victoria will cover the cost for the day
• Maximum of 20 people per program so make sure you notify us as soon as possible of the
number you wish to put through the programs.

Please reply by the 21/06/2012 !!!!!!! if you wish to part take in this course.

Also let me know your interest in becoming a commissaire assessor and we will put you through the course at a later date.

Kind Regards,

--
Alan Mok
Development Officer

Hi guy & girls,

I know there's still a few roadies up there in Mansfield, so here's one for you...

Please let your Open-aspiring/ hungry Juniors & their parents know about this great event.

It is also combined with a 3-Stage Women's Tour across some of the best roads in the State.

Full traffic control provided, to give all riders the right-of-way while racing.

Everyone'll love it - AND it'll be great practice for the Damian McDonald RR on 23rd September.

Feel free to JOIN the BBN facebook group - to receive all updates.

Entries via CV Website...hope to see you there!

Cheers,

John.
www.mmbcc.org.au

NOTE - Limited formatting due to Editor on holiday. Apologies.

MMBCC News - 30 May 2012. UPDATE ALREADY

 UPDATE FROM USCHI.

Hi John,

Bit of correction for the MMBCC news... 

Last Sunday was actually the last race of the MTB autumn series. We had a great turn-out and Yully put an a barbie for all of us which was fab.

We'll be posting social MTB rides on the club's Facebook group throughout the off-season (http://www.facebook.com/groups/110542298985223/ ). 

And there's a weekly Wednesday evening night ride up at the Reserve from 6.30pm. All welcome - bring your own lights.

... Sorry - my fault for not getting an update through to you - too busy!

Cheers,

Usch

Hi Everyone,

Things have been a little quiet on the road scene since the Mirimbah Picnic with a number of people away. This weekend is no exception, so at this point we’ll scrap the proposed Buller Road race on Sunday . The executive is meeting on June the 13^th and we’ll be discussing possible events however the Saturday and Sunday morning rides at 9am are continuing as usual.

The Mountain bike crew met last Thursday to sort out planning issues and are continuing with the Sunday events and Shannon’s posted an informal ride at the park on Wednesday nights on the facebook page.

Here are a few bits and pieces:

Shepparton Junior Tour 

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June 2012

$1,500 total prize money plus Sashes & Trophies

Start/Finish – Mary St Dookie (Melway 922 A7, VicRoads 33 C7)

Start time – 10:00am Saturday & Sunday

Race Entry – Entry via Cycling Victoria website

Entries close Sunday June 10

Entry Fees – J11/13 - $30, J15/17 - $40

Please note; both days will start and finish in Dookie Township.

More details - CLICK HERE

Rail Trail 

It is with much delight and enthusiasm that the project team, Mansfield, Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires announce the official opening of the 134 kilometre Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail. The official opening will be held on 1 June at Molesworth. The Hon Simon Crean MP will officially open the trail at 11am.

For the newsletter - CLICK HERE.

This from Rod Squires,

 I thought I’d put this out there in case anyone was interested:

Hi 
I am a member of RoadSafe North East committee and we are currently working on a project called "Cycle Safety in the North East". I am writing to you as I know that you are involved in the cycling public in Mansfield. 

Our group has recently conducted a survey on bike safety and hazards of bike riders throughout the North East area (I don't know if anyone in Mansfield has been involved) which was conducted by Nolan Media of Wangaratta. The results should be out shortly. I have attached a copy of the survey for your information. 

Our group now wish to conduct a forum of interested people at Benalla on Monday June the 18th at 6.30 pm at the Toyota Dealership. We hope to get an array of interested people from across the region including Mansfield where I know there is a strong contingent of riders. I will also be contacting Paula Allen as I know that she rides as well. Would you please be able to recommend someone or more from your area to represent Mansfield at the forum and who are interested in improving the safety of bike riders.. 

A light meal will be supplied at thestart of the forum and we hope to have about 30-40 interested people involved. The findings will form the basis on where we will concentrate our resources over the next couple of years in an effort to improve safety for those cycling on our roads. 

Thanks for your help and I look froward to hearing from you. 

Cheers 

Rod 


.
Rod Squires I PROJECT COORDINATOR
“Connecting our Communities”
Transport Connections – Benalla Mansfield
m: 0488 678 183
e: rod.squires@benalla.vic.gov.au
e: rod.squires@mansfield.vic.gov.au

Cheers , John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

MMBCC News - 30 May 2012

Hi Everyone,

Things have been a little quiet on the road scene since the Mirimbah Picnic with a number of people away. This weekend is no exception, so at this point we’ll scrap the proposed Buller Road race on Sunday . The executive is meeting on June the 13^th and we’ll be discussing possible events however the Saturday and Sunday morning rides at 9am are continuing as usual.

The Mountain bike crew met last Thursday to sort out planning issues and are continuing with the Sunday events and Shannon’s posted an informal ride at the park on Wednesday nights on the facebook page.

Here are a few bits and pieces:

Shepparton Junior Tour 

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June 2012

$1,500 total prize money plus Sashes & Trophies

Start/Finish – Mary St Dookie (Melway 922 A7, VicRoads 33 C7)

Start time – 10:00am Saturday & Sunday

Race Entry – Entry via Cycling Victoria website

Entries close Sunday June 10

Entry Fees – J11/13 - $30, J15/17 - $40

Please note; both days will start and finish in Dookie Township.

More details - CLICK HERE

Rail Trail 

It is with much delight and enthusiasm that the project team, Mansfield, Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires announce the official opening of the 134 kilometre Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail. The official opening will be held on 1 June at Molesworth. The Hon Simon Crean MP will officially open the trail at 11am.

For the newsletter - CLICK HERE.

This from Rod Squires,

 I thought I’d put this out there in case anyone was interested:

Hi 
I am a member of RoadSafe North East committee and we are currently working on a project called "Cycle Safety in the North East". I am writing to you as I know that you are involved in the cycling public in Mansfield. 

Our group has recently conducted a survey on bike safety and hazards of bike riders throughout the North East area (I don't know if anyone in Mansfield has been involved) which was conducted by Nolan Media of Wangaratta. The results should be out shortly. I have attached a copy of the survey for your information. 

Our group now wish to conduct a forum of interested people at Benalla on Monday June the 18th at 6.30 pm at the Toyota Dealership. We hope to get an array of interested people from across the region including Mansfield where I know there is a strong contingent of riders. I will also be contacting Paula Allen as I know that she rides as well. Would you please be able to recommend someone or more from your area to represent Mansfield at the forum and who are interested in improving the safety of bike riders.. 

A light meal will be supplied at thestart of the forum and we hope to have about 30-40 interested people involved. The findings will form the basis on where we will concentrate our resources over the next couple of years in an effort to improve safety for those cycling on our roads. 

Thanks for your help and I look froward to hearing from you. 

Cheers 

Rod 


.
Rod Squires I PROJECT COORDINATOR
“Connecting our Communities”
Transport Connections – Benalla Mansfield
m: 0488 678 183
e: rod.squires@benalla.vic.gov.au
e: rod.squires@mansfield.vic.gov.au

Cheers , John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

MMBCC News - 17 May 2012

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick update this week.

Mountainbiking

Dirt Crits back this Sunday for second last race of the Autumn Series.

Kids race: regos by 2pm for 2:15pm race

Adults race: regos by 2:15pm for 2:30pm race

Social

Possible Railtrail ride this Sunday. Anyone who wants to lets meet at the Info centre at 10.00am.

Facebook

Yes, the club does have a Facebook site - just CLICK HERE. Join up and follow the fun!! PS - It's a closed site so only nice people can apply.

For Sale

A couple of new items on the site - CLICK HERE.

Cheers,

John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

MMBCC News - 26 April 2012 UPDATE

Sorry everyone - last nights update didn't go out too well, so we have tried to reformat and do it again.

It's the same newsletter but don't forget Jane Diplocks 80's night this Saturday (CLICK HERE), and there is a pic of Mitch on the podium at the Nationals - CLICK HERE.

Here it is again...

Hi Everyone,

This weekend

Saturday

There is a bunch of us heading to Beechworth Saturday morning for a 'reccie' ride before the Six Hours In The Saddle race (12 May). A couple of hard core laps followed by woodfired pizza and a well-earned beer at the Beechworth Brewery. Anyone interested in joining let Katie (0415 369 297) know and we'll arrange a car pool. Sweet!

Below is a reminder for the Black and Tan race on this weekend.  If you are planning to race, please be at the Roadhouse by 9.30 so we can do all the handicapping and preparations for a 10am start.

Sunday 29 April (this Sunday!) - the Black & Tan

Here is the course - /maps/mansfield-ride-maps/ - scroll down to number 9 - starting at the BP Roadhouse and finishing on Graves Road.

Total distance of 31km includes two 3.5km sections of dirt, so about a quarter on dirt, three quarters on tarmac.

Bruce has donated a prize for the winner: a free entry into the 2013 SHCCC including jersey and bib knicks. Thanks Bruce!!

Then when you’ve done that………….

Sunday 12pm

Love your Trail clean-up day prior to Dirt Crits. Starts @ 12.00pm at Rifle Butts Reserve. Bring a rake, gloves and a rakehoe if you have one. It’s mainly clearing sticks and stuff off the track.

Then at 1.45………….. Autumn series of Dirt Crits. Kids races: 1:45pm register for 2pm start. Adults races: 2:15pm register for 2:30pm start. Mix of “Irish Handicap” & graded scratch races. Compete in four races to be eligible for prize draw.

Next weekend

Sunday 6 May (Sunday week) - Eildon Social Road Ride

Slight change of destination - the only decent place we can find for lunch is the Dairy Cafe in Alexandra.

So, let's change the ride to start in Alex, stop in Eildon for coffee at the Eildon Bakery Cafe (got a nice looking balcony out the back) and back to Alex for lunch at the Dairy. Meet at the Dairy café , Mansfield end of the main street,  for a 10am start (ie we’ll start riding at 10am). Please be mindful of the Café’s customers and park appropriately. If you are planning on going can you give Margaretanne a txt on 0417389249.

Here are the three options:.

Option A - 50km - difficult.

This uses the UT Creek Road from Alex to Eildon, so there' s bit more climbing and some sensational views over the lake. After a coffee, back along the relatively flat main road back to Alex. Or if you wanted to make it harder you could return via UT Creek Road!

CLICK HERE for the map

Option B - 50km - intermediate.

This uses the Eildon Back Road between Thornton and Eildon, then the main road on the way back between Eildon and Thornton.

CLICK HERE for the map

Option C - 25km - easy.

Park your car at Thornton, ride to Eildon via the back road, then the main road back to Thornton. Jump in the car and drive back to Alex for lunch.

CLICK HERE for the map

Also, this vital information………….

http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2012/04/how-to-wear-a-cycling-cap/

And from Wangaratta……

From: WCC - Paul Lane <wcc-plane@optusnet.com.au>

Date: 22 April 2012 9:02:18 PM AEST

Subject: Wang Cycling Club - Entries Open - Graham Dawes memorial race - 5th May

 Hi all cycling clubs and friends,

Once again the gruelling 'Graham Dawes' memorial race is on as part of Wangaratta Cycling Club's Autumn series.

Raced around the tough - Glenrowan, Thoona, Warby Range circuit, it's a challenge worthy of the great man.

Could you please spread the word and pass on this flyer to interested riders at your club.

When : Saturday 5th May, 2012
Distance: 70km

Start Time: 10.00am at the Wangaratta Sale yards complex in Shanley Street South Wangaratta
Entry: $20.00
Includes light luncheon
Entries Close : 4th May
Contact Race Director - Ian Bott
03 5721 9927 or 0407 803 414
Entries to : wangarattacyclingclub@hotmail.com

This race is an absolute cracker. Hope to see you there.

cheers and keep pedel'n

 Paul Lane

Secretary Wangaratta Cycling Club Inc

0408 597 974

Cheers , John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

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MMBCC News-26 April 2012

Hi Everyone,

This weekend

Saturday
There is a bunch of us heading to Beechworth Saturday morning for a 'reccie' ride before the Six Hours In The Saddle race (12 May). A couple of hard core laps followed by woodfired pizza and a well-earned beer at the Beechworth Brewery. Anyone interested in joining let Katie ( 0415 369 297 ) know and we'll arrange a car pool. Sweet!

Below is a reminder for the Black and Tan race on this weekend. If you are planning to race, please be at the Roadhouse by 9.30 so we can do all the handicapping and preparations for a 10am start.

Sunday 29 April (this Sunday!) - the Black & Tan
Here is the course - /maps/mansfield-ride-maps/ - scroll down to number 9 - starting at the BP Roadhouse and finishing on Graves Road.
Total distance of 31km includes two 3.5km sections of dirt, so about a quarter on dirt, three quarters on tarmac.
Bruce has donated a prize for the winner: a free entry into the 2013 SHCCC including jersey and bib knicks. Thanks Bruce!!

Then when you’ve done that………….
Sunday 12pm
Love your Trail clean-up day prior to Dirt Crits. Starts @ 12.00pm at Rifle Butts Reserve. Bring a rake, gloves and a rakehoe if you have one. It’s mainly clearing sticks and stuff off the track.

Then at 1.45………….. Autumn series of Dirt Crits. Kids races: 1:45pm register for 2pm start. Adults races: 2:15pm register for 2:30pm start. Mix of “Irish Handicap” & graded scratch races. Compete in four races to be eligible for prize draw.

Next weekend

Sunday 6 May (Sunday week) - Eildon Social Road Ride
Slight change of destination - the only decent place we can find for lunch is the Dairy Cafe in Alexandra.
So, let's change the ride to start in Alex, stop in Eildon for coffee at the Eildon Bakery Cafe (got a nice looking balcony out the back) and back to Alex for lunch at the Dairy. Meet at the Dairy café , Mansfield end of the main street, for a 10am start (ie we’ll start riding at 10am). Please be mindful of the Café’s customers and park appropriately. If you are planning on going can you give Margaretanne a txt on 0417389249.

Here are the three options:.

Option A - 50km - difficult.
This uses the UT Creek Road from Alex to Eildon, so there' s bit more climbing and some sensational views over the lake. After a coffee, back along the relatively flat main road back to Alex. Or if you wanted to make it harder you could return via UT Creek Road!
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Alexandra,+Victoria&daddr=-37.2058619,145.819052+to:Eildon+VIC+to:Alexandra+VIC&hl=en&sll=-37.2317,145.8115&sspn=0.178225,0.298691&geocode=FRmCyP0d7WGvCCmZerTfAgkoazEwdqAwpHkFBA%3BFZtIyP0drAWxCCmF1jO0LuAnazGQKScOpHkFEw%3BFZHZx_0dr2KyCClZbTCB53coazHgeqAwpHkFBA%3BFRmCyP0d7WGvCCmZerTfAgkoazEwdqAwpHkFBA&oq=al&gl=au&mra=ls&via=1&t=m&z=12

Option B - 50km - intermediate.
This uses the Eildon Back Road between Thornton and Eildon, then the main road on the way back between Eildon and Thornton.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Alexandra,+Victoria&daddr=-37.252949,145.8266069+to:Eildon+VIC+to:Alexandra+VIC&hl=en&sll=-37.2317,145.8115&sspn=0.178225,0.298691&geocode=FRmCyP0d7WGvCCmZerTfAgkoazEwdqAwpHkFBA%3BFauQx_0dLiOxCCmle6aC1AooazHwQs0OpHkFEw%3BFZHZx_0dr2KyCClZbTCB53coazHgeqAwpHkFBA%3BFRmCyP0d7WGvCCmZerTfAgkoazEwdqAwpHkFBA&oq=al&gl=au&mra=dvme&mrsp=1&sz=12&via=1&t=m&z=12

Option C - 25km - easy.
Park your car at Thornton, ride to Eildon via the back road, then the main road back to Thornton. Jump in the car and drive back to Alex for lunch.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Thornton,+Victoria&daddr=Eildon+VIC+to:Thornton,+VIC&hl=en&sll=-37.23172,145.8115&sspn=0.178225,0.298691&geocode=FfaJx_0d4K2wCCn5OcX3bQsoazHwhKAwpHkFBA%3BFZHZx_0dr2KyCClZbTCB53coazHgeqAwpHkFBA%3BFfaJx_0d4K2wCCn5OcX3bQsoazHwhKAwpHkFBA&oq=thorn+VIC&gl=au&mra=ls&t=m&z=13

Also, this vital information………….
http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2012/04/how-to-wear-a-cycling-cap/
Also , From Wangaratta…….
From: WCC - Paul Lane
Date: 22 April 2012 9:02:18 PM AEST
To: Wang Ian Bott , Wang Jeff Little , Wang John Myles , Wang Allan Thrum Home , Wang Anne Woodley , Wang Mal Kay
Subject: Wang Cycling Club - Entries Open - Graham Dawes memorial race - 5th May

Hi all cycling clubs and friends,

Once again the gruelling 'Graham Dawes' memorial race is on as part of Wangaratta Cycling Club's Autumn series.

Raced around the tough - Glenrowan, Thoona, Warby Range circuit, it's a challenge worthy of the great man.

Could you please spread the word and pass on this flyer to interested riders at your club.

When : Saturday 5th May, 2012
Distance: 70km
Start Time: 10.00am at the Wangaratta Sale yards complex in Shanley Street South Wangaratta
Entry: $20.00
Includes light luncheon
Entries Close : 4th May
Contact Race Director - Ian Bott
03 5721 9927 or 0407 803 414
Entries to : wangarattacyclingclub@hotmail.com

This race is an absolute cracker. Hope to see you there.
--
cheers and keep pedel'n

Paul Lane
Secretary Wangaratta Cycling Club Inc
0408 597 974

Cheers , John.

MMBCC News - 17 April 2012

Hi Everyone,

End of summer season picnic day and presentations.

About eighty members, family and friends of the Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club attended the end of summer season picnic and presentations at Mirimbah Park on Sunday.

In beautiful autumn conditions some of the roadies rode from Mansfield with five really earning their lunch by going up and down Buller on the way. A mass of the mountain bike crew headed up Buller for a variety of rides before descending River Spur to meet for lunch.

Road Results

In the road season results, Tony Williams edged into the top ten on 54 points with Steve Plummer 9th on 59 points. Both were pleased to end the season with a top ten finish. Ahead on countback, Rob Greenway had a steady season on 59 and last years' winner, Craig Wilson was 7th. Craig rode well towards the end of the season rising to the "block after block" group. Jock Brega (66), Will MacDonald (68) and Andrew Gerrans(79) were all quiet achievers to fill the next placings. At the very pointy end Stefan Vaivars, Bruce Halket and Josh Hopwood had all been training consistently with a focus on the season premiership. With a tactical sprinting edge, Josh (108 points), was able to hold off Bruce(101) and Stefan(92) to take out the perpetual trophy for 2011/2012.

The Summer season ladder can be found on the web site – CLICK HERE.

MTB Results

So on to the big prize of Series winner, the top ten were as follows with Dave Bock taking out the honours after a great effort – excellent riding Dave!

1 Dave Bock

2 Kian Lerch-McKinnon

3 Tom MacMunn

4 Jason Parker

5 Paul MacNamara

6 Foley Lachal

7 Chad Meek

8 Paula MacMunn

9 Cameron Lachal

10 Nicholas Howland

Well done to everyone and great to see yet more young riders coming through the ranks.

A big thank you to everyone who turned up on Sunday and to all those who have helped out throughout the Summer Series.  Lookking forward to seeing everyone back in action for the Autumn Series starting on Sunday 22^nd April – see you there!

Katies full report more pics and other awards can be found on the web site – CLICK HERE.

Thanks to Di Condie as handicapper for a good season and to the volunteers who helped week in-week out and to Katie Moore for organising a great picnic. Keep an eye on the website, mmbcc.org.au for the ongoing cycling events over Autumn.

Executive Meeting

This Wednesday 18^th April, the executive are holding the monthly meeting to keep the functions of the club running. We get a fair amount of constructive feedback which we discuss at these meetings so if there’s any aspect of the club you want to provide feedback on, please contact us – John, Bruce, Tim or Katie  (contact details on the website).

Jane Diplock Ride for Cancer

Saturday 28^th APRIL is the 80’s night that Jane and Di Condie are holding at the Alzburg Inn Resort in Mansfield to raise funds for the Peter Mac Ride to Conquer Cancer. They must raise $5,000 between them.

So the 80’s night is to fundraise, but it is also for everyone to come along and just have a heap of fun.  So if you are free and fancy some 80’s music and dancing, come along and boogie along.

 CLICK HERE for the flyer

Max Fricke

Last Friday saw great turnout for Max Fricke’s fundraising dinner.

In a continuing effort to raise those all important funds to send Max Fricke over to Europe this year to contest the World Junior Speedway Championships (Youth Gold Trophy), Mansfield Gym has very kindly donated a three month silver membership that is available to new members, valued at around $300.

We will be running a "dutch" or silent auction for this item.

All you need to do is email your bid to lisa.fricke@mansfield.vic.gov.au and the highest bidder will win.

Should there be two or more bids of the same amount, the first highest bid received will be the winner.

The auction prize includes:

Silver membership to the Mansfield Gym & Fitness Centre (13 Highett Street)

Gym use and 2 classes per week

Winner must commence prior to 30 June 2012.

This package is for new members only (excludes existing members).

Bids will be received up until 12 noon this Friday, 20 April 2012. The winner bidder will be notified by email by 4.00pm on Friday, 20 April 2012.

Cheers,

John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

MMBCC News - 11 April 2012

Hi Everyone,

Happy Easter Everyone! Hope you had a great weekend filled with biking and good food, spent with friends and family. Speaking of biking, good food, and friends….

This Sunday is the Combo Social ride at Buller!

A variety of rides to take part in followed by some lunch in the park, catered by Amongst the Sticks catering, and presentations from the Summer series of racing.

Text your name and riding preference MTB/Road to Katie Moore 0415 369 297 today to make sure you are included in the end of season fun!

MTB:

Car pool to Mirimbah Store for an uplift at 8:15am. Please be there at 8am.

MTB ride options:

• ·       Mt Buller to Stonefly, then down the Delatite
• ·       Corn Hill & Misty Twist, then down the Delatite
• ·       Delatite ride

Road ride options:

• ·       Merrijig to Mirimbah - meet at 11.30am at the Hunt Club.
• ·       Mansfield to Mirimbah - meet at 11.00am at the roundabout.
• ·       Mansfield, Mt Buller, Mirimbah - meet at 9.00am at the roundabout.

All riders and friends/family meeting at Mirimbah park for lunch at 12:30pm. Presentations to follow and then the road ride back to Mansfield for all those who are keen! Some are considering doing the MTN in the morning and organising for their road bikes to be there for the ride back to Mansfield.

The club is covering the costs but please, to assist us with catering and for an idea of how many will be using the shuttle up the hill, text your name and riding preference MTB/Road (and any friends/family coming to the lunch) to Katie Moore 0415 369 297.

Saturday May 12 – Six Hours In The Saddle (SHITS) race at Beechworth. Interested in getting a team together? Contact Katie (0415 369 297) or Shannon (0409 552 564) to register your interest.

Jane Diplock Ride

Jane and Di Condie are riding in the Conquer Cancer ride in October and are looking for donations. Here is the link to donate directly - go on, it's for a really good cause.

http://ml12.conquercancer.org.au/site/TR/Events/Melbourne2012?px=1079763&pg=personal&fr_id=1060

CLICK HERE for the flyer.

That's it for this week.  See as many of you as possible on Sunday.

Cheers,

John (and Katie).

www.mmbcc.org.au

MMBCC News - 3 April 2012

Hi Everyone,

Quite a lot happening so have a close read! There are a few changes to the Autumn calendar so check out the latest version - CLICK HERE. The Combined end-of-summer ride and presentations is discussed further below. We need to get an idea of numbers so please read all the information and reply to Katie! There will be a few tweaks with specific times posted in the next week or so.

A good finish to the Summer road series last Thursday with the pairs time trial. Thanks  to Di for rearranging the format of the race to accommodate the number of entries. I think it worked well as a season finale.

Thanks also to all the volunteers who have helped over the season. Without your input, we’d be doing a lot less racing!

Here’s Bruce’s report for the night:

MMBCC race report

A beautiful warm Autumn evening greeted riders who’d entered the final round of the Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club Summer Series on Thursday 29 March on the Mt Buller Road.

It was meant to be a Team Time Trial contested between teams of six; but as entries were a little on the lean side, team size was reduced to just two!

The team size reduction was all part of the Handicapper’s cruel and sadistic plan to find a summer series champion. Five of the riders near the pointy end of the series point scores are from the usual Scratch group: Josh Hopwood, Stefan Vaivars, Andrew Gerrans, Mauro Brega and Bruce Halket. If the race had been ridden in teams of six as planned, those five would likely have ridden together - and all received the same result as each other.

So they were separated into teams of only two to make it more likely to get different times; and to make it much, much harder (just for the fun of it!)

Seventeen riders entered, meaning seven teams of two and a single team of three.

Fastest time and the win went to Josh and Bruce. Their time of 32.19 over the 22km translates to an average speed of 41km/h! Josh rode an awesome time trial and Bruce did all he could to hang on!

Second place went to Steve Flew, Steve Plummer and Ian Conrick in a corrected time of 32.34 (actual time 36.14.) Third went to Peter Ellett and Tony Williams in 32.41 (39.11) ahead of Di Condie and John Eisner in 32.56 (38.56) while Stefan and Mauro rounded out the top five in 33.04.

The Teams of Two Time Trial was a well-received format and it might see a return next summer. Many thanks to our volunteers and officials: Annie, Gwen, Leonie, Sharron, John and George.

All MMBCC members should make a note in their diary for Sunday 15 April. This will see social road and mountain bike rides concluding at Mirimbah - where presentations will be held for both the Summer Road Series and the Summer Dirt Crits. Check the club website - www.mmbcc.org.au - for more details in the coming weeks.

Also on the website will be details of the upcoming Autumn Series’ for both road and mountain bikes.

In the meantime, employers are asked to take pity on MMBCC members on Monday mornings in April, as they'll be sitting up late on Sunday nights for the next month, to watch the Spring Classics from Belgium and northern France. It all starts with the Tour of Flanders on Sunday 1 April, followed by Paris-Roubaix on Sunday 8 April, Amstel Gold on Sunday 15 April and finishes with Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday 22 April. Simon Gerrans is a likely starter in the final two of these classics and will be a big chance!

Dirt Crits Update – 26 March

Week off Dirt Crits this week, following the end of the Summer series last week. Riflebutts Reserve has undergone some controlled burning by DSE and it has to be said that they have done a great job! The trails have been left in great condition, even the raised trail areas. There is still a concern of trees falling after the burn, so please do not enter the park if the gates are closed.

The Autum Series will kick off on Sunday 22 April at 2pm at Riflebutts. Keep an eye out for more info on the website.

Mitch has had a successful weekend riding in the 2012 Cycling Australia Junior Mountain Climbing Championships. He finished the weekends races 8^th overall in the General Classification, knocking off a lot of top track and criterium riders including a few from the NSW Institute of Sport! A fantastic effort by Mitch, preparing him for next week’s races in NZ, with the U17 MTB Development team. Go Mitch!!

 Check his results at www.cycling.org.au/?ID=45929

Upcoming events:

Sunday April 15 –Combo Social ride at Buller!

A variety of rides to take part in followed by some lunch in the park, catered by Amongst the Sticks catering, and presentations from the Summer series of racing.

MTB:

Car pool to Mirimbah

Uplift by Stuart @ Mirimbah store (time TBC)

MTB ride options:

• ·       Mt Buller to Stonefly, then down the Delatite
• ·       Corn Hill & Misty Twist, then down the Delatite
• ·       Delatite ride

Road ride options:

• ·       Merrijig to Mirimbah – meet approx. 11.30 at the Hunt Club.
• ·       Mansfield to Mirimbah – Meet  11.00am at the roundabout
• ·       Mansfield, Mt Buller, Mirimbah – Meet 9.00am at the roundabout

All riders and friends/family meeting at Mirrimbah park for lunch at 12:30pm. Presentations to follow and then the road ride back to Mansfield for all those who are keen! Some are considering doing the MTN in the morning and organising for their road bikes to be there for the ride back to Mansfield.

The club is covering the costs but please, to assist us with catering and for an idea of how many will be using the shuttle up the hill, text your name and riding preference MTB/Road (and any friends/family coming to the lunch) to Katie Moore 0415 369 297 and keep an eye on the website for more details next week.

Come along and enjoy the festivities!

Saturday May 12 – Six Hours In The Saddle (SHITS) race at Beechworth. Interested in getting a team together? Contact Katie (0415 369 297) or Shannon (0409 552 564) to register your interest.

Max Fricke is having a fundraising dinner, Friday 13^th April at Mingo’s.

Although Max is concentrating more on the “Dark side” of two wheeled excitement, here’s a chance to help him out on his quest to get to the European 2012 championships. Should be a great evening so come along and support a Mansfield champion!

 

This from the Wangaratta Cycling Club. Remember, any of our road members can race there, even with a local club licence:

Hi Everyone,
please find attached a copy of our updated Autumn road program, there have been a couple of changes made due to clashes with open events. Also please note that WCC have had a change of secretary, Paul Lane is now in the position and is club contact so please refer any club questions/race questions to Paul. I will still be event coordinator for the Victorian Junior Road Championships which the club has been granted the rights to host for the next 3 years.
regards,Anne Woodley

Race 1 Sat 10^th March             Mokoan Turnoff                     50km                   GS

                                               Clubrooms/Warby Range Rd/Boweya Rd/Mokoan Turnoff/

                                               return via same course/Shanley St Finish

Race 2 Sat 17^th March             Max’s Block X 2                     47km                   HC

                                               Clubrooms/Warby Range Rd/Max’s Block X 2 laps left hand turns/

                                               Warby Range Rd/Shanley St Finish

Race 3 Sat 24^th March             Winton ITT                            26km                No 1

                                               Start at Footy Ground Glenrowan/out and back to Winton

Race 4 Sat 31^st March              15 Mile Creek                         45km                   HC   

                                               Clubrooms/Warby Range Rd/Taminick Gap Rd/Right turn Old

                                               Hume Hwy/McDonalds/Left turn under Freeway Overpass/15 Mile

                                               Creek Bridge/return via same course

No Racing Easter

Race 5 Sat 14^th April               Ryans Taminick Loop             52km                   GS

                                               Clubrooms/Reith Rd/Lindner Rd/Wangandary Rd/Boweya Rd/

                                               Taminick Gap/Warby Range Rd/Shanley St Finish

Race 6 Sat 21^st April                U17 States Course                   57km                   GS

                                               Clubrooms/Warby Range Rd/Boweya Rd/Taminick gap/Warby

                                                Range Rd/Boweya Rd/taminick gap/Warby Range Rd/Shanley St

Race 7 Sat 28^th April               FinishWarby Range Rd ITT     18km                   No 2

                                               Clubrooms/Shanley St/left Warby Rang Rd/U-Turn/Pass Shanely St

                                               on Warby Range Rd/ U-Turn/ left turn Shanley St.  “T” course

Race 8 Sat 5^th May                  Graham Daws Memorial Handicap 10am              70km

                                               Clubrooms/Shanley St/Warby Range Rd/Boweya Rd/Thoona-

                                               Boweya Rd/Thoona-Devenish Rd/Devenish-Wangaratta

                                                Rd/Wangandary Rd/Christensen Lane/Lindner Rd/Reith Rd

Race 9 Sat 12^th May                Mokoan Turnoff Via Taminick                           43km            HC

                                               Clubrooms/warby Range Rd/Taminick Gap/Mokoan Turnoff/return

                                               via same course/finish Shanley St

Race 10 Sat 19^th May              Ian Bulluss Memorial Handicap                            10am

$20                                         Benalla To Wangaratta                                        65km

                                               Start: Kiferra Rd Benalla outside Trekers rest. Greta South

                                               Wangaratta-Kilferra Rd/Left into Glenrowan-Moyhu Rd (Sprint

                                               prize just before this corner) Right turn Glenrowan/Left Taminick

                                               Gap Rd/Right turn Warby Range Rd/ Right Turn Shanley St Finish. 

                                               Presentations and light refreshments at clubrooms at conclusion

Race 11 Sat 26^th May              Boweya Rd ITT                       40km                   No 3

                                               Start Glenrowan end of Boweya Rd/ travel along Boweya Rd to

                                               Devenish-Wangaratta Rd/ Turn in road and return via same course

Race 12 Sat 2^nd June                Club Tour 10am Start Both Days                         $40 Entry

Saturday 2^nd June

10am:    Stage 1  Road Race: State U17 Course  35km or 52km.

2pm:      Stage 2  Time Trial 14km “T” shaped Course (J17 course)

Sunday 3^rd June

10am:    Stage 3  Hillclimb: Saleyards - Warby range rd - Glenrowan - Old Highway - Taminick Gap Rd -Finish at top.

1pm:      Stage 4  Kermesse: (Reith's Rd Colson Drive loop approx 6km a lap) 2-6 laps

Licenses

Every rider must have a current Cycling Australia or UCI competitive license, or purchase a day license or 3 race license. Riders will be expected to produce their license, club receipt or email confirmation of on-line renewals at the entry table each time they race.

$50 and $100 notes and silver coins cannot be accepted at the entry table

Entry fees are used to pay prize money to the top finishers in each grade/race. We are not a bank, and providing change from large denomination notes (regardless of how many people you want to pay for) means we will not have enough smaller notes left to divide the entry pool into the 30 or so prizes that are awarded at each race. We also do not have the time to discuss this policy on race day, so please come prepared.

v      GRADED ENTRIES CLOSE 1.45 PM  ON RACE DAY WITH CLUB

                  COMMISAIRE

v      EVENTS START TIME 2PM SHARP unless otherwise indicated           

v      SENIOR RACE ENTRY $10

v      SWEEPSTAKE PRIZEMONEY

v      RACES START AT CLUBROOMS SHANLEY ST WANGARATTA UNLESS   

                  OTHERWISE ADVISED.

v      ALL RACES FINISH IN SHANLEY STREET UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVISED AT START.

v      ALL RIDERS COMPETE AT THEIR OWN RISK AND SHOULD HAVE THE APPROPRIATE AMBLULANCE COVER

v      THE WANGARATTA CYCLING CLUB INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY PART OF THIS PROGRAM FOR ANY REASON

v      RIDERS ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT THE COURSE MAP ON THE NOTICEBOARD PRIOR TO THE START OF EACH RACE TO CONFIRM THE COURSE FOR THE DAY.

v      SCRATCH RACES SUBJECT TO SUFFICIENT NUMBERS, IF ENTRIES ARE LOW A HANDICAP OR TIME TRIAL WILL BE SUBSTITUTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMISSAIRE

v      RACES START AT THE WCC CLUBROOMS, SHANLEY ST, WANGARATTA AND FINISH IN  SHANLEY ST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED OR FOR SAFETY REASONS MOVED.

RACING RULES

v   ROAD RULES IN FORCE IN VICTORIA APPLY AT ALL TIMES

v  WHERE MOTOR VEHICLES HAVE RIGHT OF WAY AT INTERSECTIONS, RIDERS MAY BE STOPPED. BE PREPARED TO STOP WHEN SHOWN A RED FLAG BY A CORNER MARSHALL.

v  Note: SOME CORNERS MAY NOT BE MANNED

v  CLUB RACING RULES APPLY TO ALL RACE

v  ONLY OFFICALLY APPOINTED PERSONS/VECHICLES ARE PERMITTED TO ACCOMPANY THE RACE.

v  RIDERS WILL BE FINED, RELEGATED OR DISQUALIFIED

• ·      
• ·      
• ·       WHO USE ABUSIVE LANGUAGE OR OTHERWISE BRING THE CLUB INTO DISREPUTE
• ·       WHO FAIL TO STOP WHEN SHOWN A RED FLAG BY THE CORNER MASHALL

RESULTS PUBLISHED WEEKLY ON WEB SITE

Information Ph Paul Lane, Secretary Wangaratta Cycling Club Inc.  ph0408 597 974

Cheers, John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

MMBCC News - 27 March 2012

Hi Everyone,

The Summer series is drawing to a close with the last of the mountain races last night (Monday) and the team time trial coming up on Thursday.

This year we thought we’d try something different to mark traditional end of season and have a picnic/bbq at Mirimbah on Sunday, April 15^th around noon. We’ll flesh out the details but mark this date in your calendar. There will be dirt crits on Buller in the morning plus a ride down river spur and a road ride from Mansfield to Mirimbah with presentations for the season (Road and Mountain) done then.

The Autumn calendar will be out shortly. I’m hoping it will be entirely online on the website. The current version is very readable and printable, just doesn’t have duty persons.

This Sunday we have the first of the Autumn road races: Whitfield Rd./Sawpit Gully/Barwite loop and finish at Graves Rd. 33km Handicap. Starting at 10am at the Botanical Park. No need to text Di, Just roll up in time for Di to do the handicapping with your usual $4/$2.

Sharron Jones is commissaire, Tim Ross – second commissaire and duty is: Geoff Jones, Uschi Steedman and Will MacDonald.

Mountain Biking

We had a fantastic turnout for the Little Person/Big Person social race on Monday night with approximately 50 people gathered at Riflebutts Reserve, ready for a fun night of racing.

The Autumn Series will kick off on Sunday 22 April at 2pm at Riflebutts. Keep an eye out for more info on the website.

Upcoming events:

Sunday April 15 – Combo Social ride at Buller!

Saturday May 12 – Six Hours In The Saddle (SHITS) race at Beechworth.

CLICK HERE for the full report.

Road Racing

Thursday evening Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club riders contested the penultimate race of the summer season, a handicap race out the Whitfield Rd to Sawpit Gully Road and back, some 25km in all. 

A field of just twenty riders greeted the starter, perhaps an indication that club members were ‘cycled out’ after a busy weekend of riding.

In a hectic finish eleven riders hit the line pretty much together with Josh Hopwood beating Bruce Halket by a half-wheel with Stefan Vaivars a further wheel back in third place.  Rob Greenway and Mauro Brega made up the top five.  Ride of the night though was Darren Bakker who is in something close to career-best form at the moment

Special thanks to the very big band of willing volunteers including Rod Stewart and Gwenda Tait.  This week’s team time trial on Tolmie Road is the last race of the summer season.  Entries to Di Condie on 0438 513 355 by 8pm sharp Wednesday night.

CLICK HERE for the full report.

Other Stuff

This of interest from Caroline :

From: caroline page <carolinehpage@gmail.com>

Date: 23 March 2012 3:22:02 PM AEDT

Subject: press release for RHTBE

Dear Victorian Cycling Clubs,

Please forgive the group email.

Some of you may remember Warragul CC cyclist and lung cancer sufferer Karen Munro - she was one of the top female Masters track cyclists in Vic and nationally, and she almost single-handedly resurrected Warragul CC's track cycling component. She was also a strong roadie and had planned to get into MTB and Cx. She was a strong advocate for cycling in general and getting people into it.

She passed away in September last year but her cause Ride Hard to Breath Easy is being continued by a group of her friends.

Her mission was to raise awareness of the fact you don't have to be a smoker to get lung cancer and in order to continue this message, we've developed an online international month-long challenge during April using Strava.

This is a FREE challenge, unlike many others, and it it is simply designed to match Karen's mission to raise awareness for lung cancer and that you don't have to have smoked to get it.

Strava is like facebook for cyclists and you can get involved using a smart phone or a garmin.

As part of the challenge, we're asking cyclists of all levels to match or better Kaz's kms (800kms) she rode in 2011 from Adelaide to Melbourne while she was suffering from lung cancer. She did it in a fortnight, but we're asking people to do this over the month of April.

And it's perfect for the folk wanting to use it in the lead up to road or Cx season.

Shane Perkin's signed jersey is up for grabs as one of the many prizes.

Kind regards,

Caroline Page

Ride Hard To Breathe Easy

Cheers, John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

MMBCC News - 20 March 2012

Hi Everyone,

Some fantastic cycling over the weekend, highlighting the enthusiasm of our members, the willingness of people to chip in and also another awesome result for Simon in Europe.

Congratulations to Bruce and John for putting on two really good events. Thank you also to the many volunteers who made it all happen. A lot of work goes into these events and I got a lot of good feedback on them from people around town on the Saturday and Sunday. Well done also to Di, Stefan, Jock and Alain who had a crack at the Crit/Buller race. Di had a solid result in the Crit and Stefan placed 6th in a strong field going up Buller. Thanks also to those who encouraged me on each of my solo laps around the course!

Well done again to Simon. His win in the Milan-San Remo one day event was very exciting and worth a good look at the details on his site : simongerrans.com Also have a look at the GreenEdge Backstage vid – CLICK HERE.

Back home, the Thursday Summer road series has only two races to go and it's pretty hot at the top of the ladder that will make for an interesting couple of weeks.

This weeks MTB Report – CLICK HERE.

Road Report and ladder – CLICK HERE.

Road Racing

Criterium and Mt Buller Road Race

{From John Lithgow.}

What a great weekend for the club.  This year was by far the biggest event we have staged with over 400 entries, including 1 from Belgium.......we are on the international stage!

The crit had 75 A grade entries as opposed to a total entry list of 62 in 2010 one could say with a certain  confidence, that this event is well and truly on the way to becoming an major event on the Victorian calendar.  It is with great interest that Kelly Cycle Coaching had a team of 26 riders enter the event. Speaking with Helen and Bob after the event they indicated that this event could rival the Tour of Bright where entries are capped, and fill within 7 days. I can only hope.

Stephanie Ives, winner of A grade Women’s race was just delightful when Allan Gerrans presented her with the Bendigo Bank jersey signed by Simon, “can I give you a hug” she said to Allan “this is the closest I am going to get to Simon”

I was delighted with the crit and the Buller race, although there were some problems with registration I am confident these problems can be sorted in the future. Each year we get better at what we do and it is only with sound and constructive comment that we can work towards a more seamless operation.

I would personally like to thank the club members who helped make this event so successful, without you all being so accommodating the event would never have come together. My sincere thanks to all of you. John Lithgow"

Social Media reports

Have a look at the following sites for blogs and pics of the weekend.  http://cyclingracingcoffee.blogspot.com.au/ and http://marisafarrell.com/

SHCCC King / Queen of Mountain results – http://www.onlineresults.com.au/

MMBCC Crit and Buller race results – http://www.vic.cycling.org.au/?ID=45968 and http://www.vic.cycling.org.au/?ID=45902

Great vid from the Jodi Lee Foundation guys who rode up Buller last Wednesday –http://vimeo.com/m/38717570

Mountain Biking

We hope to see more new faces next week for our “Little Person/Big Person race”. This will be a fun event, part of the Active Families challenge, in collaboration with Active Mansfield. If you ever wanted to try out mountain biking, this is the time to come along and see what it’s all about! Take part in a social ride around Riflebutts Reserve or have a crack at the race! CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER

Monday 26 March, Riflebutts Reserve Registrations at 5:30pm sharp. Adults $4, Children $2

MTBA day licence fee costs kindly covered by PATON AIR helicopters.

Fuel Reduction Burn

Parks Victoria will be conducting a fuel reduction burn in the Rifle Butts Bike Park between Monday 26th and Friday 30th of March. Please stay clear of the park until further notice. Please pass this message on to any fellow riders you know use the park. For more information please contact Shannon Rademaker at the Bike shop 03 5775 2724

Cheers , John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

MMBCC News - 13 March 2012

Hi Everyone,

A busy week ahead for the Mansfield biking community with the Jodi Lee riders in town on Wednesday for their climb up Buller (8.00am Alzberg) and fundraising dinner that night. Total Rush are also climbing the mount on Wednesday building up to the Tour de Flavour this weekend.

MOUNTAINBIKING

Bike Buller Festival

It was a massive weekend at the Bike Buller Festival with a great Mansfield and Mt Buller contingency, consisting of the Bike Buller team (Yully, Chad, Cam & Dave Empey), Tom, Foley and Kian. All local riders ‘smashed it’! A truly fantastic effort, with riders taking part in a number of races over the long weekend. Have a look at the results page on the web site for all the details – CLICK HERE.

Dirt Crits:

Monday night saw the second round of the “Irish Handicap” series. There was a smaller crowd, to be expected after a big weekend of racing at Bike Buller Festival, but a competitive field non-the-less!

1^st place: Dave Moore (who swears he didn’t rig the handicapping!) – 4 laps, 34:10

2^nd place: Jason Parker – 4 laps, 34:20

3^rd place: Paula MacMunn – 3 laps, 34:41

Next week will be the 3^rd and final race of the “Irish Handicap” series (for the Summer series at least!). Come along for a great ride. Come on Stefan, you know you want to have a go!

Duty: Kerryn McNamara & Jason Parker

More details – CLICK HERE.

Little person, Big person race:

The last race of the Summer series (Monday 26 March) we are looking to hold a ‘taster race’ for anyone looking to try out Mountain biking, specifically geared towards the younger ones. To be held in conjunction with Active Mansfield. Details being confirmed at the moment so stay tuned!

Upcoming events:

Murrindindi Cycle club are organising a MTB holiday to Forrest (home of the Otway Odyssey) over the Easter weekend. The group are planning to stay at the caravan park in Forrest, and plenty of riding and fun are scheduled for the weekend! For more info and to register your interest, please contact Jason Parker 0439 108 832.

ROAD RACING.

Last Thursday was a handicap race out the Whitfield Rd to Sawpit Gully Road and back, some 25km in all.  A field of twenty six riders greeted the starter and were sent out with scratch some fourteen and a half minutes behind limit. No one could hold back Ian Conrick who took the win by a squeek from Bruce and the scratch boys. CLICK HERE for the full report and ladder.

This week is the annual Stump Hill Classic handicap race on Benalla Road.

Duty is Steve Plummer, Tom MacMunn and Les Large with Allan Gerrans and Bruce Halket Commissionaires.   Entries to Di Condie on 0438 513 355 by 8pm sharp Wednesday night.

Jodi Lee Foundation Fundraising Dinner

Don’t forget this Wednesday night 7.00pm at the Alzberg resort is the dinner for the Ride for the Little Black Dress riders on their way from Canberra to Melbourne. CLICK HERE to open the invitation or go to www.jodileefoundation.org.au to book your tickets.

Tour de Flavour

This weekend has a lot on from the Scody High Country Cycle Challenge to our own Crit race Saturday and Buller race on Sunday. Check out the following sites for all the info

Tour De Flavour

Scody High Country Cycle Challenge

Poppys Ride

That’s all for now.

Cheers,

John.

www.mmbcc.org.au