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JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes Tuesday, June 17, 2008JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes background
The JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes began in 2004 and has now raised over $3million for JDRF to invest in the best & most promising research to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.
The last event was held 19th – 21st January 2008 in the Barossa Valley, South Australia and saw around 270 participants challenge themselves to ride either 35km, 80km or 160km. Teams & individuals from all over Australia participated in the event and together raised $1.1million!!
2009 JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes
Attached to this email please find the flyer for the last Ride to Cure Diabetes held in Jan 2008 which gives you a feel for the event including the fundraising challenge and commitment from JDRF for the weekend. We will have new marketing materials available from 1st July for the 2009 event which will be dated 16th – 18th January 2009 in Barossa Valley, South Australia.
To register your interest and receive more information for the 2009 event please go to:
http://www.jdrf.org.au/rideand check out the Event Flyer
It would be wonderful to have a strong group of ACT representatives at the Ride to Cure Diabetes next year and should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Kind regards,
Louise
Louise Brunker
Development Manager NSW / ACT
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Level 4 / 80 84 Chandos Street,
St Leonards NSW 2065
Ph: 02 9966 0400 ext. 213
Fx: 02 9966 0172
E: lbrunker@jdrf.org.au
W: http://www.jdrf.org.au/
Come and try time trial for cyclists with a disability Tuesday, June 17, 2008Cycling ACT is running a come and try time trial for cyclists with a disability in conjunction with the upcoming Canberra Junior and Womens' Tour on Sunday6 July 2008 in the afternoon at Stromlo Forest Park. The attached flyer provides more information.
Daniel Ellis Selected for Olympics Tuesday, June 17, 2008CCC Member Daniel Ellis has been selected for the Team Sprint event at the Beijing Olympics and may also be riding the Sprint.
Dan has been focused and training hard with the goal of qualifying for the Olympics this year, although as the youngest rider on the team he thought that realistically he might have to wait until 2012. However this year Dan has become the fastest Australian junior ever for the start lap of the team sprint, 1st year Junior Worlds. He has then backed up to be the fastest Australian elite rider for the start lap of the team sprint (Beijing World Cup Dec 07). He will also be the youngest Australian cyclist to go to an Olympics.
The CCC would like to wish Dan all the best in his preparations and races. We will all be glued to the TV cheering you on.
AIS Looking for Riders Tuesday, June 17, 2008The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) needs well- trained cyclists or triathletes to participate in a research project examining the effect of a probiotic supplement on immunity, health and performance.
We are looking for males and females who:
- are aged between 18-50;
- have a solid training background of at least 3 years;
- are currently doing 3 or more training sessions per week;
- have a maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) > of 45 ml.kg-1.min-1 for women and 50 ml.kg-1.min-1 for men; and
- are not taking immunomodulatory medications.
More information here.
Hartley Lifecare indoor cycle training lab Friday, June 13, 2008Hartley Lifecare has started up some indoor training sessions and races.
See more information in flyers Info Sheet Entry Form
Mt Stromlo Hill Climb Time Trial Friday, June 06, 2008Mt Stromlo Hill Climb Time Trial
- When: Sunday morning June 15 2008 Start: 10am Rego from: 9am
- Where: Start at Base of Mt Stromlo
- What: Ascend the hill as fast as possible
- Why: A test of body, mindand machine against gravity and bitumen
- Who: All CA affiliated racing cyclists are invited
- How long: This will be up to you!
CCC Member Road Race Grading Thursday, June 05, 2008To assist with the handicapping of future road races in Canberra (excluding summer crits) the CCC handicapper has prepared a list of all club members and their assigned grades. These grades are currently in draft form and we would like to ask each of our members to take a moment to check their grading to ensure it is correct.
If anyone feels they have been graded incorrectlyor they are missing from this list they should send an email to Jason Mahoney at jasonm.home@gmail.com. This email should contain details of your recent race results, etc to enable your grade to be re-assessed.
Canberra Handicapping List
Monthly Skills Sessions Update Thursday, June 05, 2008The June skills session planned for this weekend will not going ahead due to a significant number of people being away for thelong weekend. As there are local and regional races on every other weekend in June the next session will be in July and will focus on general road racing skills and tactics.
Canberra Cyclists Survey Monday, June 02, 2008To help us better understand the road racing needs of cyclists in Canberra we would like to hear your opinion on road cycling events in the region. To enable this to occur a survey has been developed.
While the survey has been designed for Canberra Cycling Club members all cyclists in Canberra and the surrounding regions should feel free to complete the survey as the results will be shared with all clubs in the region (CCC, TVCC, Vets, etc).
The Survey will run until 31 June (1 month) to allow enough time for as many people to complete the survey as possible. There are only 20 questions in the survey and it shouldn't take very long to complete.
The survey can be accessed at http://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=48926f99-5202-4573-aa67-223b859101cf
Other clubs are free to distribute the link to the survey as they see fit.
Please note: the survey is hosted by an online survey site and all responses are anonymous as you will not be required to enter your name, age etc.
Fundraising Dinner and Night of Celebration Friday, May 30, 2008
A dinnerwill be held on Sunday 8th June at
7.00pm for three Canberra Cycling ClubJuniors
and the one TVCC Junior who have been selected to ride for
Australia in the upcoming
Junior World championships to be held in South Africa in
July.
They are:
- Chloe HoskingRoad Team
- Alastair LoutitRoad Team
- Michael Matthews RoadTeam
- Tom PalmerTrack Endurance
Team
This started out as a fundraiser for
Tom Palmer, but has now been changedin
recognitionthat we have fourCanberra
cyclists who are going to represent their clubs and their country at the
worlds. It is intended to be a night ofcelebration and recognition for
theseup and coming ACT cyclists and is
agreat chance
for the Canberracycling community to come
together and show their support and applaudthe
efforts of these four young membersbefore they leave on this exciting
trip.
So
please, come along and have a great night whilst showing your supportto
ouryoung cyclists and maybe even our future national champions!
TICKETS: Tickets must be purchased prior to the night to assist with catering and to ensure your place.
Leanne Palmer 0400 545343 or 62886847
lpalmer.manuka@ljh.com.au
McDonalds Classic 7-8 June Thursday, May 22, 2008Race Flyer: McDonalds_classic_7_8_June 2008
Juniors off to Road Worlds Wednesday, May 21, 2008It has recently been announced that three Canberra based juniors will take part in this years Road World Championships in Cape Town South Africa in July. Chloe Hosking has been selected to ride the U19 Women's road race while Alastair Loutit and Michael Matthews will ride the U19 Men’s Road Race. These riders will join Tom Palmer who has already been selected to compete in the World Junior Track Championships this year. This is a fantastic achievement and a true sign of the high standard of cycling in the ACT.
Coonabarabran to Gunnedah Monday, May 19, 2008Keegan Downes Memorial Sundowner Coonabarabran to Gunnedah 111 Kilometre Handicap Cycling Classic
28 June 2008
The Gunnedah Cycling and Triathlon Club thank you for taking the time to read this flyer and pass on the information to members of your club.
* Race Start: 10.00am Coonabarabran
*Race entry fee - $68 Via cycling NSW website (includes 1 free presentation/dinner ticket.)
MENS ONLY PRIZEMONEY WOMENS ONLY PRIZEMONEY
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1ST $1000 1ST $1000
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2nd $400 2ND $200
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3rd $300 3RD $100
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4th $200 4TH $75
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5th $100 5TH$50
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6th $ 85
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7th $ 75
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8TH $ 65
GENERAL PRIZEMONEY
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Fastest Male 200.00
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Fastest Female 200.00
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Sprint Priem – 1st Male 50.00
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Sprint Priem – 1st Female 50.00
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KOM – first male 50.00
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KOM – first female 50.00
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First Unplaced U23 rider 50.00
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First Unplaced Elite rider 50.00
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First Unplaced Masters rider cat 2-4 50.00
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First Unplaced Masters rider cat 5+ 50.00
Total $4450.00
The Finish
***Riders please note that the last section of the race along Farrer Rd to the Kamilaroi Highway will be on a closed road. There will be no traffic.*** Refer to the map on the Club’s website
* Categories: JM19, JW19, U/23, Elite Men, Elite Women, Men Masters, Women Masters
* Presentation Dinner: Time: 5.00pm for 6.00pm
Venue: Gunnedah Services & Bowling Club - Bowling Club section. 313Conadilly Street, Gunnedah
* Extra Adult and Children’s Dinner tickets can be purchased prior from Jackie King or purchased prior to race start at the sign on tent.
Accommodation can be sourced through http://www.infogunnedah.com.au/tourism/accommodation.php
Contact: Jackie King, 0408 294 766: jking80@bigond.com
Club Web Site: http://www.gunnedah.cycling.org.au/
Goulburn Junior Cycling Tour Monday, May 19, 2008The Goulburn Junior Cycling Tour is scheduled next weekend 24/25 May and for the first time this year the organisers have added an Under 19's category.
Unfortunately the entries in the Junior Women's Under 19 category have been very disappointing but rather than cancel the race the organisers have decided to open entries to Open Women to race with the Under 19 Women.
This will be a very good opportunity for Canberra's female cyclists to race in a Tour, relatively close to home, over easier terrain than Canberra's races generally offer.
Full details of the Tour can be found at http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/ on the 2008 Winter Race Calendar.
Race Organisers are supportive of waiving any late entry fees for entries into the JW19/Open Women category.
The Goulburn Club would very much appreciate you encouraging your member's or associate's to enter this event. They are very keen to promote the race and to provide quality racing opportunities for Juniors and Women in the local region.
Regards
Steve
Steve Hosking
President
ACT Cycling
2008 Canberra Ride of Silence Monday, May 12, 20082008 Canberra Ride of Silence
www.rideofsilence.org
Saturday May 24th
9.30 am
Regatta Place
The Ride of Silence is held yearly in cities across the world. For the first time in Canberra, join other cyclists in a silent ride at a slow pace to promote safer roads for all road users. Riders are encouraged to wear armbands: black for everyone, or red for those who have been injured by motorists.
The 2008 Canberra Ride of Silence aims to:
- - remember those killed or injured whilst cycling on roads.
- - raise awareness of the need for all road users to respect one another and to use roads in a considerate manner.
- - promote the importance for cyclists and motorists to obey the road rules.
- - remind the community that cyclists are ordinary people who have a right to safety on our roads.
Where: Start and finish at Regatta Place, north of Commonwealth Avenue bridge.
When: Arrive at 9am for a 9.30 start.
The ride: Approx. 6 km in length at a slow pace (max. 20 km/h) in a loop that includes part of the Parliamentary Triangle. The Ride of Silence will take place on open roads and participants will be expected to ride safely and considerately and obey all traffic laws.
The 2008 Canberra Ride of Silence is endorsed by:
Pedal Power ACT
Females in Training
ACT Veterans Cycling Club
Canberra Cycling Club
Vikings Cycling Club ACT
Those that take part in the Ride of Silence must be aware that they do so at their own risk. All welcome; all you need is a bike and a helmet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please distribute the flier widely to your networks, websites, friends and email lists. Small versions can be put up on bike paths; but if you do this PLEASE ENSURE you remove them after the event in respect of our environment. The flier is attached and can also be seen at:
http://www.vikingscycling.org.au/cms/uploads/news/rosilenceflyer.pdf
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