Mark Hudson

6 December 2011

MMBCC News - 13 December 2011

Mark Hudson

6 December 2011

Hi All,

Christmas Party

Don't forget the Christmas BBQ THIS THURSDAY NIGHT at the Tennis Court club rooms following the bike race. Cost will be $10.00 per head, children under 12 free (the club will subsides the meal by $5.00)
Please RSVP to Jenni Sparnon via email jenni.sparnon@gmail.com NOW.

If anyone could bring a dessert that would be great.....let Jenni know when they rsvp.

This party is for all MMBCC members as is the one on Monday night (19th) at the Alzberg organised by Shannon and the MTB crew. 6.00pm at the park for a cruise around and then back to the Alzberg at 6.30pm for a BBQ.
Can everyone please bring a salad or finger food and the club will cover meat. BYO all utensials. Alzburg Pool Bar will be open for drinks.

MMBCC Crit race

John "Poppy" Lithgow has put together a great group of people to help get the now annual MMBCC Crit race together. As part of the Tour De Flavour weekend, it will be held in the streets around Mansfield on Saturday 17 March followed by the up Buller race the next day. CLICK HERE for the flyer and see John if you can help out on either of the days. His mobile - 0407301232

Racing

First race back after Christmas for the roadies will be on Thursday 12 January 2012. The Road committee will be issuing a new calendar soon. MTB calendar will be out soon too!!

Membership

Road membership renewals

There are two ways to join or renew:

1. Do it online;

2. Fill out a form and see Geoff Jones (with a cheque made out to MMBCC or the correct money!) - his mobile number is 0409 176 944.

And there are three main types of membership: Open, 'Club' and Recreational. For more information on memberships, licenses, insurance and to download a printable membership form, go to:

http://www.cycling.org.au/default.asp?Page=39143&MenuID=Membership/c20013/39143

All new memberships and renewals have a club fee added on: $20 for adults, $10 for juniors. If you renew online, this will be automatically added.

Open

- To renew your Open license (so you can also race at other CA clubs' events) you can do this online. This is the easiest way for the club as we have no admin to do, we just get an email from CA confirming renewals. This is the best way! This is the link you need:

https://members.cycling.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Member_Services1&template=security/login.cfm&CFID=78242&CFTOKEN=71862429

- If you renew but your card doesn't arrive by our first 2012 race in January, you can still race if you print out and bring along the confirmation email you receive when you renew.

Remember ... from January 1 onwards, you're not covered by the club's insurance if you don't renew. No 2012 card ... no race start!

Club

- Club Only memberships have changed … they're now a full license but with a Regional Discount! (But you're still not allowed to use it at another club … this is for use at MMBCC road events only!) If you want one of these you need to fill out a form (you can't do this online!) To download the form, go to:

http://www.cycling.org.au/site/cycling/national/downloads/2010/Membership/2011%20Application%20Form.pdf

The prices for Regional Discount memberships are as follows:

- U19: $121 + $10 club fee = $131.

- Elite and U23 (19 to 29 years old): $198 + $20 club fee = $218.

- Masters (30 years old and above): $121 + $20 club fee = $141.

- Once you've filled out the form, contact Geoff Jones - cimx2@bigpond.com or 0409 176 944 - cash or cheques made out to Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club Inc please.

Again ... from January 1 onwards, you're not covered by the club's insurance if you don't renew. No 2012 card ... no race start!

Recreational

- This has now had a name change; it's now called Cycling For All. If you want a Cycling For All membership, you can do this online at any time. It's a rolling 12-month membership. So whatever date you join online, your renewal will be due on the same date 12 months later.

https://members.cycling.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Member_Services1&template=security/login.cfm&CFID=78242&CFTOKEN=71862429

MTBA membership renewals

Firstly, you should get an email from MTBA when your membership renewal is due. Same as the road memberships, there will be a $20 club fee added to adult memberships, $10 for juniors (13-18yo). DirtMasters memberships (kids 3-12 yo) of $30 will NOT have a club fee added!

- You can download a Rider Membership form here:

http://www.mtba.asn.au/resources/riders

- or you can pick up a membership form at Dirt Crits on a Monday night - just see whoever is on duty… or Uschi Steedman or Katie Mooree.

- If you're thinking of joining as an MTBA for the first time, you'll find lots of info on memberships here:

http://www.mtba.asn.au/join

- But the easiest way is to join (or renew) online:

https://www.registernow.com.au/mtba/

BMX memberships

Call Paul Fletcher on 0409 356 396. He has all the info you need.

You can get heaps of information and download a form from the BMXA website here:

http://www.bmxaustralia.com.au/default.asp?MenuID=Memberships/20466/0

Value-Add memberships

If you want to combine two of these memberships together, you can get a discount on the second membership, called a Value-Add. For instance, if you already have your MMBCC membership for road racing and you'd like to try Dirt Crits, you can get a discount on the MTBA membership you need.

For any enquires on Value-Add memberships, email the club Secretary, Katie Moore - katiepato@gmail.com or for MTBA memberships: Uschi Steedman - uschi.steedman@gmail.com or for CA memberships: Geoff Jones - cimx2@bigpond.com

Still more questions?

Club Secretary, Katie Moore - katiepato@gmail.com

MTBA Memberships: Uschi Steedman - uschi.steedman@gmail.com

CA Memberships: Geoff Jones - cimx2@bigpond.com

Cheers, John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

2 December 2011

MMBCC News - 6 December 2011

Mark Hudson

2 December 2011

Hello Everyone,

Memberships

Road membership renewals

There are two ways to join or renew:
1. Do it online;
2. Fill out a form and see Geoff Jones (with a cheque made out to MMBCC or the correct money!) - his mobile number is 0409 176 944.
And there are three main types of membership: Open, 'Club' and Recreational. For more information on memberships, licenses, insurance and to download a printable membership form, go to:
   http://www.cycling.org.au/default.asp?Page=39143&MenuID=Membership/c20013/39143
All new memberships and renewals have a club fee added on: $20 for adults, $10 for juniors. If you renew online, this will be automatically added.
Open
-   To renew your Open license (so you can also race at other CA clubs' events) you can do this online. This is the easiest way for the club as we have no admin to do, we just get an email from CA confirming renewals. This is the best way! This is the link you need:
   https://members.cycling.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Member_Services1&template=security/login.cfm&CFID=78242&CFTOKEN=71862429
-   If you renew but your card doesn't arrive by our first 2012 race in January, you can still race if you print out and bring along the confirmation email you receive when you renew.
Remember ... from January 1 onwards, you're not covered by the club's insurance if you don't renew. No 2012 card ... no race start!
Club
-   Club Only memberships have changed … they're now a full licence but with a Regional Discount! (But you're still not allowed to use it at another club … this is for use at MMBCC road events only!) If you want one of these you need to fill out a form (you can't do this online!) To download the form, go to:
   http://www.cycling.org.au/site/cycling/national/downloads/2010/Membership/2011%20Application%20Form.pdf
   The prices for Regional Discount memberships are as follows:
   - U19: $121 + $10 club fee = $131.
   - Elite and U23 (19 to 34 years old): $198 + $20 club fee = $218.
   - Masters (35 years old and above): $121 + $20 club fee = $141.
-   Once you've filled out the form, contact Geoff Jones - cimx2@bigpond.com or 0409 176 944 - cash or cheques made out to Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club Inc please.
Again ... from January 1 onwards, you're not covered by the club's insurance if you don't renew. No 2012 card ... no race start!

Recreational
-   This has now had a name change; it's now called Cycling For All. If you want a Cycling For All membership, you can do this online at any time. It's a rolling 12-month membership. So whatever date you join online, your renewal will be due on the same date 12 months later.
   https://members.cycling.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Member_Services1&template=security/login.cfm&CFID=78242&CFTOKEN=71862429

MTBA membership renewals
Firstly, you should get an email from MTBA when your membership renewal is due. Same as the road memberships, there will be a $20 club fee added to adult memberships, $10 for juniors (13-18yo). DirtMasters memberships (kids 3-12 yo) of $30 will NOT have a club fee added!
-   You can download a Rider Membership form here:
   http://www.mtba.asn.au/resources/riders
   or you can pick up a membership form at Dirt Crits on a Monday night - just see whoever is on duty… or Uschi Steedman or Katie Mooree.
-   If you're thinking of joining as an MTBA for the first time, you'll find lots of info on memberships here:
   http://www.mtba.asn.au/join
-   But the easiest way is to join (or renew) online:
   https://www.registernow.com.au/mtba/

BMX memberships
Call Paul Fletcher on 0409 356 396. He has all the info you need.
You can get heaps of information and download a form from the BMXA website here:
http://www.bmxaustralia.com.au/default.asp?MenuID=Memberships/20466/0

Value-Add memberships
For If you want to combine two of these memberships together, you can get a discount on the second membership, called a Value-Add. For instance, if you already have your MMBCC membership for road racing and you'd like to try Dirt Crits, you can get a discount on the MTBA membership you need.
For any enquires on Value-Add memberships, email the club Secretary, Katie Moore - katiepato@gmail.com or for MTBA memberships: Uschi Steedman - uschi.steedman@gmail.com or for CA memberships: Geoff Jones - cimx2@bigpond.com

Still more questions?
Club Secretary, Katie Moore - katiepato@gmail.com
MTBA Memberships: Uschi Steedman - uschi.steedman@gmail.com
CA Memberships: Geoff Jones - cimx2@bigpond.com

Road Racing

Cycling Tips paceline stalls tips
Here are some more great tips on improving your riding while 'doing turns' in a bunch - http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2010/11/rolling-through/

Mountainbiking

Mitch has done it!! barely two weeks after the release of his 100% Mitch movie he has achieved his stated goal of beating Tom. Now we need to find someone else Mitch can aim for.
Scratch Race next week on the medium loop. Kerren McNamara and Rachael Grundy on Duty.

Results - CLICK HERE.

Cheers,

John.
www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

28 November 2011

MMBCC News - 29 November 2011

Mark Hudson

28 November 2011

Hi Everyone,

Another good race last Thursday - well done Will and thanks to the volunteer marshals. Bruce has done a great job of upgrading the marshal's checklist so now it clearly shows all the steps and requirements for each duty person. Thanks also to to Bruce for donating an entry to the High Country Challenge for the Black and Tan winner. Sadly, due to a massive downpour, we all had to drink coffee instead and we'll have a think about rescheduling that event.

Up at Riflebutts Reserve there have been strong turnouts for C and D grade with the young crew of Lachie Opie, Flynn Bowker and Nick Howland making a considerable impression in last weeks races.

It was also a great night at the Produce Store last week for the premiere of the ABC Open's 110% pilot film project starring George, Shannon and Mitch. Well done to Uschi and all involved - it looked like a lot of fun.

Road Racing

Results from Thursday 24 November - CLICK HERE.

Mountain Biking

Results from Monday 28 November - CLICK HERE.

Social

Rail Trail.

The Rail Trail opening has now been put back to February next year. For the latest newsletter - CLICK HERE.

That's all folks,

John.
www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

21 November 2011

MMBCC News - 22 November 2011

Mark Hudson

21 November 2011

Hi Everyone,

Great to see some big turnouts at both the Mountain and Road events again this week attracting friends and others from outside the area to take part in the racing.

It was a good night as well last Thursday with the Paceline crew at the Produce Store - great venue and some amusing stories.

Don't forget the Film night this Wednesday, 6.30 at the Produce Store for the official launch of three short films about George, Shannon and Mitch. See details below.

Mountain Biking

Have a look at the results page for all this weeks action.

Next week is a handicap race with Anne-Maree is on Kids duty and Foley and Isaac on Adults duty.
Handicaps are the first column of the results sheet. CLICK HERE.

Road Racing

To Clarify - this week's road race starts at the Botanical Park and finishes on Graves Road.

Challenge Ride Times
There is another new face on the Up Buller podium - CLICK HERE.

Black & Tan
Saturday 26 November at 2.00pm at BP Roadhouse. PLEASE NOTE the new time. Entries to Di by 7.00pm Friday. Bruce is giving away a free entry into the SHCCC for the winner.

SHCCC discount for MMBCC members
Speaking of the SHCCC, Bruce is again offering a discounted entry for MMBCC members. All you have to do is email him - bruce@bikevents.com.au - and he'll email you back a special 'promotion' code.
Then go to www.shccc.com.au and enter online. If you put the code in when you enter, you'll get 40% off the entry price.
This is only for MMBCC members and only if you ride one of the days in full MMBCC kit: knicks, top and socks.
If you need to buy some kit, contact Fiona Greenway - fgreenwa@bigpond.net.au
Bruce tells me there are still SHCCC jerseys and knicks available. All the bib knicks are gone but if you really want them instead of knIcks, he'll see what he can do closer to the event.

Bruce's Garmin data from Thursday night's A-grade
Bruce thought he was going ok until Josh went past him at a great rate of knots. You can see Bruce's top speed at the finish was 62.9km but Josh has let on that his was 64.4km! No wonder he won!
http://connect.garmin.com/player/129329166

Here are two articles that I though may be of interest (not that anyone needs any help in either area!!) Cycling etiquette: http://celticvelo.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/the-erosion-of-cycling-etiquette/

and - Getting better at climbing - lose weight or train more:
http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2011/11/the-pursuit-of-leanness/

Social

Melbourne-based MMBCC member Brett Kellett is about to embark on a fundraising ride that will rival the 7 Peaks in 7 Days. He'd love your support, it's a very worthy cause. http://www.sixsummits.com.au/

Film Night

Three short films featuring MMBCC's very own George Chalk, Shannon Rademaker and Mitch Greenway will be premiering at the Mansfield Produce Store on Wednesday November 23. There's action, cut-throat competition, reflections on life and death... and laughter. So come along and make a night of it. The project, called '110%', investigates what lies behind our national sporting obsession - in this instance cycling. The documentaries are part of a pilot project run by ABC Open, that mentored local film makers as they created the short stories. A group of secondary college students created the documentary about Shannon Rademaker and two further pieces, featuring George and Mitch were produced by Sue Arndt, Fiona Greenway, Uschi Steedman and Tony Williams. Doors open at 6.30pm and a light dinner will be on offer. Booking aren't essential but if you haven't booked, it's first in best dressed. Contact Sue Arndt on 0407 000 512 to reserve your spot.

Cheers,

John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

10 November 2011

MMBCC News - 15 November 2011

Mark Hudson

10 November 2011

Hi Everyone,

A great turnout to last Thursday's Benalla Rd Race with a busy finish. Well done to Stefan on a close win and to everyone for a safe race.

Well done also to Foley Lachal on his first road race and it was good to see a crew from St.Kilda joining in (Tim's report below).

The Mountain crew continues with strong racing on Monday (Tom's report below).

Three short films featuring MMBCC's very own George Chalk, Shannon Rademaker and Mitch Greenway will be premiering at the Mansfield Produce Store on Wednesday November 23. (See below for more details.)

Who's got the record time up Old Tolmie Road (and who bumped Bruce off for third fastest up Buller) - CLICK HERE to find out.

Road Racing

Maiden handicap win for Dorothy!
Round six of the Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club Summer Road Series saw a field of 38 entrants greet the starter on Benalla Road for the second Handicap race of the series. Thirty three regulars were joined by five newcomers.
The first of these was Foley Lachal, a regular at Dirt Crits on Monday night but turning to the road for the first time. Welcome aboard Foley!
The other four first timers to an MMBCC road race were Wes Cordingly, Mark Guirgus, Michael Brown and Sam Watson, four members of the St Kilda Cycling Club. Visiting Bright for a week of training in the mountains in preparation for next month’s Tour of Bright, they decided to come over to Mansfield, just for the race. Being young fast and A-grade racers from Melbourne, they were sent off last as the Scratch group.
This meant all our usual groups moved out one; the usual Scratch group became Block, the usual Block moved out to 2nd Block, etc. And with a bit of a breeze around, Scratch was definitely favoured to win.
However, the local lads were keen to impress; in particular, the usual Scratch group who weren’t used to being chased by others. Block rode very strongly; Mauro Brega, Tom MacMunn, Andrew Gerrans, Josh Hopwood and Bruce Halket made up the minute to the next group by halfway. Conversely, Scratch had hardly made up any time on them at all.
Then Rob Greenway, Laurie Harding, Steffan Vaivars and Tim Ross joined in and upped the tempo. Witnesses recall hearing Stefan murmuring “Toto, we’re not in Block anymore...” This larger group then rounded up the rest of the field before Carlisle Hill and a huge bunch of riders lined up for a bunch sprint.
Mauro and Bruce tried to keep the pace high towards the finish... and then it was on for young and old! Rob started the sprint, then a flash of black with red highlights came storming through the centre! It was Steffan, resplendent in his red cycling shoes, finally fulfilling his potential and sprinting to great a win ahead of the consistent Andrew. Then came Bruce, Josh and Tim.
After the finish, Steffan let the world know he was pretty pleased with his win. Unnamed sources claim he was seen tapping his red shoes together and chanting “There’s no place like first! There’s no place like first!”
Rob held on for sixth ahead of Mark Calvert-Jones, Tom, Laurie and Steve Silver rounded out the top ten.
Fastest time was ridden by Mark Guirgus from Scratch. In a great ride, he nearly caught the main field.
Many thanks to our volunteers and officials: Euan, Louise, Jenny, Allan, George, Helen and any others I’ve forgotten; and to the Hotel Delatite for their sponsorship.
Next road race will be Graded Scratch Races, held on the Buller Road on Thursday 17 November. Entries via SMS to 0438 513 355 by 8pm Wednesday please.
It will be followed by dinner at The Produce Store with The Paceliners - a group of cyclists riding from Canberra to Melbourne to raise money for Heart Arrhythmia research. All welcome!

Mountain Biking

Steffan Vaivars and Darren Bakker are on duty for next week AND people are most welcome to whipper snip the trails before next Monday. We are racing the long course. Most of it looks good but another pass with the whipper snipper wouldn't hurt. Thanks to Mick and Rob and Mitch the Start/Finish and the carpark looks great. Last night results - CLICK HERE.

Film Night

Three short films featuring MMBCC's very own George Chalk, Shannon Rademaker and Mtich Greenway will be premiering at the Mansfield Produce Store on Wednesday November 23.
There's action, cut-throat competition, reflections on life and death... and laughter. So come along and make a night of it.
The project, called '110%', investigates what lies behind our national sporting obsession - in this instance cycling.
The documentaries are part of a pilot project run by ABC Open, that mentored local film makers as they created the short stories.
A group of secondary college students created the documentary about Shannon Rademaker and two further pieces, featuring George and Mitch were produced by Sue Arndt, Fiona Greenway, Uschi Steedman and Tony Williams.
Doors open at 6.30pm and a light dinner will be on offer.
Booking aren't essential but if you haven't booked, it's first in best dressed. Contact Sue Arndt on 0407 000 512 to reserve your spot.

Rail Trail

It was very disappointing to be told that the lockable bollards at Cheviot Tunnel have been pulled out of the ground and the locks cut. The bollards were placed at either end of the tunnel to stop car traffic as a safety precaution for walkers and cyclists. A new carpark has been made at the tunnel for ease of access for cyclists and walkers. Vehicles are still able to travel over the tunnel on Cheviot Road.

Police are aware of the vandalism and are asking for anyone with information to contact Yea police.

Bridge 0, a totally new bridge is under construction at Tallarook. This bridge will connect the town of Tallarook to the trail near the swimming pool. Bridges 45, 46 and 48 in the Merton area will soon be replaced with culvert pipes rather than being refurbished. The timber bridges were beyond repair and culvert pipes are a great alternative.

Code of conduct signage is now being placed at major entry points to the trail. The signage gives some tips on enjoying your trip and do’s and don’ts. The signs also give you your location and contacts for emergencies and shire details.

For the full rail trail newsletter - CLICK HERE

Cheers,

John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

8 November 2011

MMBCC News - 8 November 2011

Mark Hudson

8 November 2011

Hi Everyone,

Road

A few of us have had a sensational few days away cycling 7 peaks in 7 days ( or part thereof). Check it out on Facebook (7 peaks 7 days). Thanks to Jen Sparnon and Roy Comerford for a heap of support and for Gerard McHugh and Rod Comerford for organising it.

As a result there were fewer than usual for the Thursday night event but there should be a few fitter entries for this week.

Dinner this week is at The Hotel Delatite, and Euan is the Duty organiser (Dave Clark has the boxes). CLICK HERE for the calendar.

Also don't forget Black & Tan is on in a couple of Saturdays so have a look at the web site for the new course. (or just CLICK HERE.)

...and there is a Melbourne crew doing a Jamo-Buller return this Saturday and Up Eildon Hill on Sunday. Details in the last newsletter - CLICK HERE.

Social

The social ride is on this coming Sunday (13 Nov) starting 10am at the Tatong pub with a 27km ,50km and 70km option. Register with Jenny jenni.sparnon@gmail.com

Mountainbiking

Quite a lot from Tom this week so read on -

Licences

Please bring your MTBA licence to each race for the rest of the summer series. We will be required to sight licences at each race soon so we had better get into the habit.

Whipper snipping

If, at any stage, you have some time to get out to the reserve and do some clearing it would be much appreciated. Snakes have been regularly seen on the trail in the last few weeks and some sections of trail are difficult to ride with the amount of grass hanging over the trail. All trails need continuous clearing with this warm, wet weather. Clear 1m each side of the ride line and make sure rocks, logs, stumps are well cleared so that riders can see them in the grass. The committee is working on getting volunteer sheets so that club members can sign them for insurance purposes.

Kids

We have had a few near misses with unsupervised kids during the adults’ races. Could parents please make sure that there is an adult who knows they are responsible for your kids? Can we tell kids not to cross the track and to stay below the start/finish area? Can adults stay on the downhill side of the start/finish so that kids aren’t tempted to cross the trail? This will get dangerous if parents are not responsible for making sure their kids are supervised.

Duty

Kids Race Duty: 5:00pm with the race box (pick up from ATC)

Adults Race Duty: 5:30pm

Each rider will need to do duty at least once during the Summer Series. You can’t race and do duty this year – there are too many people and too much to do. At the end of the series each person will need to have done duty to be eligible to win the Summer Series. The Duty Roster is posted on the website (CLICK HERE) and it is your responsibility to ensure that you are on that list.

The Duty outline is also posted (CLICK HERE) as well as in the yellow folder. Please read over the sheet before Monday night so that you know what needs to happen when you are on duty.

Race Loops

The MTB committee meeting has decided on 4 different race loops for the rest of the summer series. There is a map on the way so I won’t try to describe them.

First Aid

We are compiling a list of club members with First Aid qualifications. If you have a current first aid qualification could you please see Uschi and let her know what qualification you have and when your qualification expires.

Cheers, John.

Mark Hudson

1 November 2011

MMBCC News - 1 November 2011

Mark Hudson

1 November 2011

Hi Everyone,

Club Hero’s

Have a look at these two fantastic local stories - One on George Chalk, and the other on Shannon.

George - CLICK HERE.

Shannon - CLICK HERE.

Road Racing.

Thanks to the Wilsons for holding the annual Individual Time Trial BBQ after the race last Thursday. Results are on the Road Race Results page (surprise surprise). These are uploaded usually the day after the race so check them out.

Mountain Biking.

The first handicap race of the Summer Series was held on Monday night. It saw 18 riders on a new lap that was designed to allow plenty of opportunities for passing. Please pass any feedback on this new loop onto the MTB committee. We have a handicap race scheduled about once a month for the Summer Series and it would be great to race a course that people enjoy. Results on the Mountain Biking page.

Rail Trail Update.

Construction is progressing at a rapid rate on the trail but it is still a construction zone and should not be used. Unfortunately horses have been ridden on sections of the unfinished surface causing damage and there is evidence that cyclists have also been using the trail. Granitic sand is still being laid and rolled, and chert is being laid around the Merton – Bonnie Doon area.
Several bridges are still to be completed and once they are, the civils contractor will be working around these bridges to connect the trail to them.

Other than the 22 kilometres from Bonnie Doon to Mansfield the trail is not open.

For the full update - CLICK HERE. (Large file – 1.7m)

Paceline visits Mansfield

Paceline is a charity bike ride which raises awareness and funds for cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). The funds gathered through Paceline are directed to research which enhances our understanding of these debilitating disorders.

With more than 400,000 Australians having one kind of cardiac arrhythmia or another, and this number constantly growing, it is essential that every effort is made to promote understanding and develop treatments.

In 2011 Paceline are riding 1100km from Canberra to Melbourne via the High Country and their fundraising target is $120,000.

They'll be arriving in Mansfield on Thursday 17 November, the afternoon of our Graded Scratch Races on Buller Road. The club will then join the Paceline crew at The Produce Store for dinner. And club members are welcome to ride with Paceline as they leave Mansfield on Friday morning via Howqua and the Eildon-Jamieson Road. (Perfect recovery ride after racing the night before!)

For more information on Paceline visit: http://pacelineride2011.gofundraise.com.au/

(Please note that dinner venues have now changed for that night - Dinner on Thursday 10 November will now be at Hotel Delatite. Dinner on Thursday 17 November will be at The Produce Store.)

Also, James Black is hosting a crew of about 30 cyclists from Melbourne, visiting on the Weekend of the 12th/13th November. They are riding from Jamieson to Buller and back on the Saturday , starting 7 am, and doing a time trial from the Goulburn bridge up the Eildon Hill at about 8.30am on Sunday morning. They have extended an invitation to dinner at the Jamieson Hotel on Saturday night and welcome anyone who wants to join them on any of the days. Call James if you are interested - (0408 393 295).

Cheers,

John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

27 October 2011

MMBCC News - 25 October 2011. UPDATE.

Mark Hudson

27 October 2011

Hi everyone,

UPDATE - Sorry all but THIS COULD NOT WAIT.

Have a look at these two fanastic local stories - One on George Chalk, and the other on Shannon.

George - CLICK HERE.

Shannon - CLICK HERE.

(All the date changes and tonights results will be on the site tomorrow - WELL DONE Loretta.)

Mountain Bike Riding

Results from last nights race have been uploaded by Tom MacMunn, so have a look on the Mountain Bike Results page.

Road Racing

A big turnout last Thursday for the Benalla Rd and some impressive sprint finishes.

Well done Geoff Jones setting the third fastest time up Old Tolmie Road hill. Have a look at Geoffs time and all the other Challenge Times - CLICK HERE.

Social

Thanks to those who put up their hands for helping Rotary marshal the fireworks this Friday night. I have just received a letter asking that we meet earlier than they indicated initially (6.30pm at the roundabout) for a briefing if you can make it. They are also looking for a hand on Saturday (meet roundabout 9am - finish 1pm) if people are available - please let me know if you can make it. Rotary have contributed significantly to the Club's BMX project and this is an area where we can offer some help in return.

Web Site

Have a look at how you can have the MMBCC calendars live on your computer or phone - /events-calendar/ (look at the bit that says NEW)

Also PHOTOS and new FOR SALE items.

Cheers,

John

www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

24 October 2011

MMBCC News - 25 October 2011.

Mark Hudson

24 October 2011

Hi everyone,

Mountain Bike Riding

Results from last nights race have been uploaded by Tom MacMunn, so have a look on the Mountain Bike Results page.

Road Racing

A big turnout last Thursday for the Benalla Rd and some impressive sprint finishes.

Well done Geoff Jones setting the third fastest time up Old Tolmie Road hill. Have a look at Geoffs time and all the other Challenge Times - CLICK HERE.

Social

Thanks to those who put up their hands for helping Rotary marshal the fireworks this Friday night. I have just received a letter asking that we meet earlier than they indicated initially (6.30pm at the roundabout) for a briefing if you can make it. They are also looking for a hand on Saturday (meet roundabout 9am - finish 1pm) if people are available - please let me know if you can make it. Rotary have contributed significantly to the Club's BMX project and this is an area where we can offer some help in return.

Web Site

Have a look at how you can have the MMBCC calendars live on your computer or phone - /events-calendar/ (look at the bit that says NEW)

Also PHOTOS and new FOR SALE items.

Cheers,

John

www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

18 October 2011

MMBCC News - 18 October 2011

Mark Hudson

18 October 2011

Hi All,

Well the road racing is in full swing with two graded scratch races now completed, and Monday nights are now reserved for the Mountain Bikers.

Have a look at the Mountain Bike results page for great round up by Tom McMunn.

Don’t forget we have the challenge ride times for all of you who want to beat Tom up Buller, Bruce up Old Tolmie Road, and everyone is in the running for THE MAN (or WOMAN) first up Eildon Hill.

Here is a great article about riding to school for those who have younger kids. http://theconversation.edu.au/why-arent-more-kids-cycling-to-school-3531

…and that’s about it.

John Eisner
President
www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

10 October 2011

MMBCC News - 11 October 2011

Mark Hudson

10 October 2011

Hi everyone ,

Road Racing.

Well the summer season has kicked off with the first road race which went well with not too many people feeling underdone! Entries to Di for this week’s race on 0438 513 355 by Wednesday at 8.00pm please. Also a belated congratulations to Darren Bakker for taking out the winter series - good effort when it's not always as enjoyable getting out when it's cold. Check out the photos on the Pictures Tab in News.

There is also a graded scratch race in Shepparton on Saturday 22 October starting at 10.00am for anyone interested. Go to /other-events for details.

Mountainbiking.

Well done to Katie ,Tina ,Yully ,Uschi ,Tom ,Shannon ,Laurie and the rest of the Mountain crew for putting on a fun , inaugural 3 hour enduro at Riflebutts. The pairs format worked well and with a BBQ, beers, kids, families and luck with the weather, it was a really festive afternoon.

Full results and article here - www.mmbcc.org.au/mountain-biking-results

...and pics on the Pictures page.

Social.

The Murray to Moyne committee have put out the following statement –

“The Recreational Riders subcommittee have decided not to organise a team for the 2012 Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay (31/3/12 to 1/4/12)
This decision was reached because of many factors including; the challenge to fill all places, fundraiser’s burnout, etc…
It can certainly be reconsidered if 16 keen and enthusiastic riders, who commit to raising some funds for the Mansfield Hospital, stand up to be counted!!!

Understandably the Hospital is disappointed as this event constitutes a significant annual community contribution. It enables them to purchase items that they would otherwise not be able to afford. Keeping this in mind we plan to continue to ride on trainers at the Cup weekend and Easter Saturday bush markets.

Any queries??? - See Jenny Lovick, Margaretanne Hood or Jen Sparnon.”

Web Site.

For those who aren’t getting emails anymore, there is a reason – we don’t send them out.

You have to submit your email address in the Blogtrottr “Subscribe to Updates” area on the right hand side of the web site. Any problems email Mark (mark.cj@bigpond.com) and he can help you.

Cheers, John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

3 October 2011

MMBCC News - 4 October 2011

Mark Hudson

3 October 2011

Hi everyone,

The calendar is out (see item two below). But first - the Mountain Bike Enduro is on this weekend and it should be fantastic so have a look at the details and enter &/or spread the word.

Mountain Biking

3 HOUR MTB ENDURO... YOU CAN DO IT!!
3 hour pairs race - faster rider paired with slower rider. Come along for a fun day and bring the kids too!

Spectators welcome (including the skinny wheeled variety) - cheer us along and stick around for the BBQ afterwards!
Any profits will be donated to this year's Relay for Life fundraising effort.

Sunday October 9th, Riflebutts Road Reserve
Register by Thursday Oct 6th - text Tom on 0428 327 763

•    Kids race (45 min) - arrive by 11.45am for a 12pm start
•    Adults race (3 hr) - arrive by 1.00pm for a 1.30pm start
•    Bring a chair for the post-race BBQ!

See the Mountain Biking page for race details and the list of cool prizes that will be drawn on the day - click here.

FIRST DIRT CRITS SPRING SEASON RACE
Postponed to Monday October 17th (so your legs can have a well deserved rest!)
Calendar pdf - click here.

Road Racing

Back to the calendar, there's a fair bit of the usual info on page two. Note that Di Condie is now the handicapper and you need to SMS her 0438 513 355 before 8pm on Wednesdays to enter EXCEPT for this week where you need to SMS me 0428 50 34 37 as she's away!
Calendar pdf - click here.
Road Racing page - click here.

Other bits
There was a bit of stuff in last weeks news, so if you missed it - click here.…and Bruce H is doing the Benalla Bike Hike 120 on Sunday (9 Oct) http://www.bbbhride.org.au/ He has space for two passengers.

Looking forward to seeing you all out there,

Cheers, John.
www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

1 October 2011

MMBCC News - 27 September 2011

Mark Hudson

1 October 2011

Hi Everyone,

Road Racing
The road series starts next Thursday (6/10/2011). It's a graded scratch. Whitfield Rd. 21km.
Duty : Lisa Fricke, Ian Conrick,Tina McDonnell
Commissairre: Sharron Jones, Tim Ross
Entries (until Di returns to John as usual SMS on 0428 50 34 37 by Wednesday 8pm)
Dinner after at The Mansfield Hotel.

Hopefully before too long we will have a full calendar up and running.

ALSO - With racing starting again soon, I think this should be compulsory reading for all!
The two little videos give a really good explanation of how to ride smoothly in a bunch.
http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2011/09/know-the-wind/

MTB 3 hour Pairs Enduro
Sunday 9 October 2011 - MMBCC 3 hour Pairs Enduro -
Riflebutts Road Reserve, Mansfield
Kids race (45 minute duration) – Registration: 11:45am Race Start: 12:00pm
Adults race – Registration: 1:00 Race Start: 1:30pm

Awesome prizes that everyone will have a chance to win.

See the Mountain Biking page for more details - click here.

Don’t forget to stay on afterwards for the BBQ too! 4:30pm onwards

Bunchride Finder
Bruce has added Mansfield to the Bunchride Finder web site. You can find the link in out Useful Links page - CLICK HERE.

Ride to Work Day
Mansfield Shire Council and Mansfield District Hospital are again joining forces to support the annual Ride to Work Day which this year is taking place on Wednesday 12 October.
There are two ride options offered that cater for all levels of cyclists, both road and mountain bike, departing from the Produce Store at 6.30 am for a group ride:
Route 1 – for Roadies, a distance of approximately 15 kms circling the town which can be ridden at any pace or just join in along the way; or
Route 2 – for Mountain bike riders, a leisurely ride at your own pace out and back along the rail trail.

The Produce Store has again offered to donate all proceeds from coffee sales to the Mansfield District Hospital and any additional funds that we may raise through our own fundraising will also go to this great cause.
Registration is free, there are lots of great prizes up for grabs and it also helps improve bike facilities across Australia. Click Here for more details.

That’s all for now.
Cheers, John.
www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

21 September 2011

MMBCC News - 20 September 2011. UPDATE

Mark Hudson

21 September 2011

Hi Everyone,

UPDATE - Congratulations to Shannon and Narelle on the arrival of RUBY LEE RADEMAKER. Born Sat 17 Sept at 3.5kg. "Both girls doing exceptionally well, even father doing ok; each grandfather has turned into a gooey, emotional mess! (First grand-child for both!)"

Challenge Ride Times

Mark has worked up a Challenge Rides Time section on the website and it looks great. Well done Mark.

You'll find Tom and Steffan are having a ding dong battle for the Up Buller time of the season. Check it out HERE. (one of them left a little present for the cleaners on the finish line apparently).

Road Riding

The executive are meeting next week to finalise the spring calendar with an eye to starting the season on Thursday the 6th October for road and Monday the 10th for MTN.

Bruce has forwarded me a link on bunch riding and it's an amusing read as well as making some important points with the road season not far away.

http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2011/09/the-lost-art-of-the-group-ride-2/

Blackburn Cycling Club - Eildon Race

<start email>
Blackburn Cycling Club is putting on a couple of races in the next few weeks and we would like to extend an invitation for other clubs to join in.

Firstly the Damian McDonald Memorial Road race will be held on Sunday 25 September in Eildon. This race offers a rare opportunity for some decent climbing in a road race.
This race is now on Sunday 25th September, starting at 11am in the centre of the Eildon township. Blackburn CC are proud to be hosting this Combine/Regional road race in memory of BBN Life Member Damian McDonald, who tragically lost his life in the Burnley Tunnel explosion.
The race winds firstly though the picturesque flat lands around the Eildon area and then up through the notorious Skyline hill climb before, what some argue is Victoria's most impressive finish line, a possible sprint atop the Eildon Dam wall.
This race will also constitute Blackburn's Club Championships, though is open to other Club members. Hence, the race will be ridden in Categories, similar to CCCC's recent Club Champs.

Start-line:
Utah Place, Eildon.
11am, staggered starts in Categories.

Finish-line:
The Spillway, Pinnager Rd,
Eildon Dam Wall, Eildon.

Registration/Entries:
Reg. desk open from 10am - 10.45am on the day.
Online entries preferred - provide a volunteer in advance for a 50% discount

Distance:
100km - Elite Men, U23M, JM19, MMAS 1-3
73 km - Elite Women, U23W, JW19, WMAS, MMAS4+
48km - JM17, JW17, J15M
27km - JW15, J13/11 (youngsters ride under control 13km, with riding marshalls)
See brochure below for course maps.

Cost:
$10 - juniors J17 and under
$20 - aged above J17

Volunteers:
Please assist this event, by volunteering to either drive lead/follow cars, marshall, or help at Start/Finish lines.
Please contact the race committee: racing@bbn.org.au

Further Links:

Flyer (click link)
Course Details (click link)

Web Updates: bbn.org.au
Twitter: @bbnCC_Racing
Facebook Event Page

The next race we are holding is the 1:20 Time Trial. This will be on 2 October at 9am starting from Mountain Hwy, The Basin. The current record for the 6.7km from the Basin to Sassafras is 13:01 set by Trent Lowe.
The 1:20 is used as a measure of fitness by many cyclists in melbourne and is also hugely popular for just blowing the doors off your mates on a Sunday morning. The opportunity for a timed race comes along once a year and we would be delighted to see lots of riders along to have a crack at a PB.
To enter the 1:20 HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIPS, email the club (raceentry@bbn.org.au) with the following details: Full Name, Male/Female, Club, CA/CV Licence Number, Racing Category (on your licence), Mobile Number, the names of two similar riders and recent results (to assist the handicapper).

Regards,
Ross Hamilton

All Terrain Cycles

This from Shannon:

Get in store today for you chance to get the 'Gift of Gear' when your purchase a 2011 Specialized Road or Mountain Bike

Check out this link to see what FREE gear you can get.

We also have Test Saddles to try out free for those having trouble on the longer rides, and NOW back open 6 days a week.

(03) 5775 2724
www.allterraincycles.com.au

Facebook page

...and don't forget the Clubs Facebook page (moderated by Uschi and Shannon). http://www.facebook.com/groups/110542298985223/

Cheers , John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

18 September 2011

MMBCC News - 20 September 2011

Mark Hudson

18 September 2011

Hi Everyone,

Challenge Ride Times

Mark has worked up a Challenge Rides Time section on the website and it looks great. Well done Mark.

You'll find Tom and Steffan are having a ding dong battle for the Up Buller time of the season. Check it out HERE. (one of them left a little present for the cleaners on the finish line apparently).

Road Riding

The executive are meeting next week to finalise the spring calendar with an eye to starting the season on Thursday the 6th October for road and Monday the 10th for MTN.

Bruce has forwarded me a link on bunch riding and it's an amusing read as well as making some important points with the road season not far away.

http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2011/09/the-lost-art-of-the-group-ride-2/

Blackburn Cycling Club - Eildon Race

<start email>
Blackburn Cycling Club is putting on a couple of races in the next few weeks and we would like to extend an invitation for other clubs to join in.

Firstly the Damian McDonald Memorial Road race will be held on Sunday 25 September in Eildon. This race offers a rare opportunity for some decent climbing in a road race.
This race is now on Sunday 25th September, starting at 11am in the centre of the Eildon township. Blackburn CC are proud to be hosting this Combine/Regional road race in memory of BBN Life Member Damian McDonald, who tragically lost his life in the Burnley Tunnel explosion.
The race winds firstly though the picturesque flat lands around the Eildon area and then up through the notorious Skyline hill climb before, what some argue is Victoria's most impressive finish line, a possible sprint atop the Eildon Dam wall.
This race will also constitute Blackburn's Club Championships, though is open to other Club members. Hence, the race will be ridden in Categories, similar to CCCC's recent Club Champs.

Start-line:
Utah Place, Eildon.
11am, staggered starts in Categories.

Finish-line:
The Spillway, Pinnager Rd,
Eildon Dam Wall, Eildon.

Registration/Entries:
Reg. desk open from 10am - 10.45am on the day.
Online entries preferred - provide a volunteer in advance for a 50% discount

Distance:
100km - Elite Men, U23M, JM19, MMAS 1-3
73 km - Elite Women, U23W, JW19, WMAS, MMAS4+
48km - JM17, JW17, J15M
27km - JW15, J13/11 (youngsters ride under control 13km, with riding marshalls)
See brochure below for course maps.

Cost:
$10 - juniors J17 and under
$20 - aged above J17

Volunteers:
Please assist this event, by volunteering to either drive lead/follow cars, marshall, or help at Start/Finish lines.
Please contact the race committee: racing@bbn.org.au

Further Links:

Flyer (click link)
Course Details (click link)

Web Updates: bbn.org.au
Twitter: @bbnCC_Racing
Facebook Event Page

The next race we are holding is the 1:20 Time Trial. This will be on 2 October at 9am starting from Mountain Hwy, The Basin. The current record for the 6.7km from the Basin to Sassafras is 13:01 set by Trent Lowe.
The 1:20 is used as a measure of fitness by many cyclists in melbourne and is also hugely popular for just blowing the doors off your mates on a Sunday morning. The opportunity for a timed race comes along once a year and we would be delighted to see lots of riders along to have a crack at a PB.
To enter the 1:20 HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIPS, email the club (raceentry@bbn.org.au) with the following details: Full Name, Male/Female, Club, CA/CV Licence Number, Racing Category (on your licence), Mobile Number, the names of two similar riders and recent results (to assist the handicapper).

Regards,
Ross Hamilton

All Terrain Cycles

This from Shannon:

Get in store today for you chance to get the 'Gift of Gear' when your purchase a 2011 Specialized Road or Mountain Bike

Check out this link to see what FREE gear you can get.

We also have Test Saddles to try out free for those having trouble on the longer rides, and NOW back open 6 days a week.

(03) 5775 2724
www.allterraincycles.com.au

Facebook page

...and don't forget the Clubs Facebook page (moderated by Uschi and Shannon). http://www.facebook.com/groups/110542298985223/

Cheers , John.

www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

6 September 2011

MMBCC News - 6 September 2011

Mark Hudson

6 September 2011

Hi everyone,

SURVEY
The Social / Recreational Rides sub-committee are currently planning their upcoming summer calendar. But before it's finalised, they'd like to know more about what you think.

This link will take you to a short, six question survey. It will only take you a few minutes. Please complete it by Friday 9 September.

The results will be used in the next club calendar.

We've had some good feedback already BUT IT CLOSES THIS FRIDAY so please have your say:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTCQYH7

The preparations for our road calendar are proceeding with the opening race planned for Thursday 6th October.

Mountain Biking

Shannon Rademaker, Yully Arnold, Laurie Harding, Uschi Steedman, John Eisner and Anthony Bock met last Friday so discuss a few issues with the Rifle Butts reserve. The passion and momentum for refining the tracks and infrastructure out there is impressive. There's a lot of work to go , working with the DSE and with consideration of other users, but in the end it will be (an even more) awesome, MTN venue. Well done.

Up Buller

Well done again to Tom MacMunn. He's broken the hour barrier up the hill (59'45"). We're in the process of getting this done better on the website.

Send in your times and we'll post them - Remember the start is the first blue marker just after the toll booth at Mirimbah and the end is the final blue marker immediately before the main intersection in front of the clock tower in the village - great training for the season.

BREAKING NEWS

- Steffan : 60’25”.

Winter Road Race Series

Race report and points from Saturday.
Results of race:

Winter Road Series - race 6

1. Di Condie - 50.062.
2. Tony Morris - s.t.
3. Geoff Jones - s.t.
4. Tony Williams - 50.11
5. Darren Bakker - 50.48
6. Bruce Halket - s.t.
7. Mauro Brega - s.t.
8. Andrew Pettenon - 50.51
9. Tom MacMunn - 51.04
10. John Lithgow - 51.15
11. Tim Ross - 52.12

…and this from Bruce as a summary of the race:

Condie wins final race ... Bakker does enough to take series

The sixth and final race of the Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club Winter Road Series saw 11 riders line up at the start line on a beautiful, still, sunny afternoon on Saturday the 27th of August. The still conditions meant the outmarkers were favoured to take the win.

First away were Tony Morris and Di Condie as the Limit group off 10 minutes. They were followed by Tony Williams and Geoff Jones off 8 minutes; John Lithgow off 4.30; Tim Ross off 3.30; series leader Darren Bakker and Andrew Pettenon off 2 minutes and Scratch saw Mauro Brega, Tom MacMunn and Bruce Halket start last.

The big movers early were Jones and Williams who made up the two minutes to Condie and Morris by half way. Condie was dropped by the three blokes in her new group but dug very deep to hang on for the tow back into town.

Further back, Ross was caught by Bakker and Pettenon before the turnaround and this enabled them to stay away from Scratch until three quarter distance. The group of six finally managed to catch the lonely Lithgow just before the finish but they made no impression on the leaders.

Up the front, Jones was the diesel on the front, doing most of the work. This allowed Condie to 'sit-on' to the finish. She timed her sprint to perfection, taking the win from Morris with Jones in third. Williams didn’t contest the sprint, content to take fourth, just five seconds further back.

Bakker managed to get over his domestiques, Halket and Brega, to take fifth. Halket rode fastest time of 40.48.

The seven points for Bakker’s fifth place meant he finished on 59 for the series win, ahead of Tony Williams on 49. Brega finished thrid on 37 ahead of Morris and Halket tied on 36.

Many thanks to our volunteers and officials: Jenni, Annie and Ray. Many thanks also to the new club handicapper, Di Condie, for organising the Winter Series. The winter races saw a consistent entry list of about 10 each fortnight and a really high standard of racing. Hopefully these ‘hard’ club members will reap the rewards of their winter training with strong results in Spring and Summer. (Yes, that’s a little ‘dig’ at all the ‘soft’ MMBCC members who don’t ride much in Winter!)

Upcoming Recreational Rides

Fruit Loop Shepparton on Sept 18 - http://www.fruitloopride.com/
Amy's Gran Fondo on Sept 18 - http://www.amygillett.org.au/gran-fondo
Kelly Country Classic, Glenrowan on Nov 13 - http://www.kellycountryclassic.com.au/home/

Amy Gillet Foundation National Bike Safety Campaign update

In July, we reached out to the bike-riding community through our Bike Movement campaign to help raise vital funds to build our next bike safety awareness campaign following the continued success of the “A Metre Matters” message.

Over $25,000 has been raised so far by hundreds of new and existing supporters of the Foundation who share our commitment towards a safer bicycling culture. We'd like to thank each of you who have donated so far.

We have commenced a review of campaign concepts with government and bicycling stakeholders nationally, and look forward to sharing our progress over coming months.

We would appreciate your continued support in sending the link to www.bikemovement.org.au to your friends, colleagues and family.

Cheers, John.

John Eisner.
President

Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club Inc.
t : 0428 503 437
e : mansfield@guardianpharm.net
w : www.mmbcc.org.au

Mark Hudson

28 August 2011

MMBCC News - 29 August 2011

Mark Hudson

28 August 2011

Hi Everyone, well done to Di for taking out round six of the winter series.

We've got a few links below to some upcoming events and a survey for some feedback.

The preparations for our own calendar are proceeding with the opening race planned for Thursday the 6th of October.

Tom MacMunn has thrown down the gauntlet and recorded an up Buller time of 1:01:00. Send in your times and we'll post them. Remember the start is the first blue marker just after the toll booth at Mirimbah and the end is the final blue marker immediately before the main intersection in front of the clock tower in the village - great training for the season.

The Social / Recreational Rides sub-committee are currently planning their upcoming summer calendar. But before it's finalised, they'd like to know more about what you think.

This link will take you to a short, six question survey. It will only take you a few minutes. Please complete it by Friday 9 September.

The results will be used in the next club calendar.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTCQYH7

<a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTCQYH7">Click here to take survey</a>

Race report and points from Saturday. Results of race:

Winter Road Series - race 6

1. Di Condie - 50.06

2. Tony Morris - s.t.

3. Geoff Jones - s.t.

4. Tony Williams - 50.11

5. Darren Bakker - 50.48

6. Bruce Halket - s.t.

7. Mauro Brega - s.t.

8. Andrew Pettenon - 50.51

9. Tom MacMunn - 51.04

10. John Lithgow - 51.15

11. Tim Ross - 52.12

......And this from Bruce as a summary of the race: