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2010 Road Series and Points Score with Prizes
Monday, March 1, 2010

The conclusion of the very popular 2009-10 Canberra Cycling Club crit series means the road series is about to begin and the Canberra Tour is just around the corner.

The 2010 road series comprises thirteen rounds starting on Saturday, 6 March 2010, and finishing on Saturday, 6 November. That’s a road race nearly ever two weeks. The races included in the road series are shown on the club website.

For this year there is already a confirmed prize pool totaling $3000. So far two of Canberra’s leading bike shops have come on board and will be the sources of many of the prizes. They include the new Velo Republic in Kingston that has already established itself at the forefront as a dedicated road cycling store, and the BikeShed which has stores in Braddon, Gungahlin and Phillip and is well known for the breadth and depth of brands and the incredible advice offered and experience of staff.

The points score is new and promises to be a catalyst for a great season of road cycling. The points score is open to all riders with a Cycling Australia membership regardless of club. In general the top five finishers in each grade will receive 10, 9, 8, 7, and 6 points while all other finishers will receive 2 points and non-finishers 1 point. There will be a separate points score for men and women, including on any occasion where men and women compete in the same race. Five points will be awarded for marshalling to a maximum of 10 points for over the season. Full details of the points score will be available on the Canberra Cycling Club website prior to the first race.

First time racers are of course welcome. While a first timer can turn up on the day it will be necessary to be graded by the handicapper before you will be eligible for the points score. Contact details for the handicapper are on the club website.

Information throughout the season including the updated points score and prizes will be made available on the club website. If you have any questions (or suggestions) please contact the club race secretary.

The Canberra Cycling Club welcomes you to join in what promises to be a great series of road racing.

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ACT Schools Road Cycling Championships
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Competitive riders and novice/beginners are all welcome (Mountain bikes, BMX and road bikes can be ridden on the track.)

• Date: Tuesday 16 March 2010 Time: various depending on the students' year level, the day will run 9am to 3pm 
• Venue: Stromlo Forest Park Criterium Course (Stephen Hodge Criterium Circuit) (All races conducted on closed road circuit) 
• Licences: Cycling Australia ~ or complete waiver on the day 

Road Race and Time Trial will be offered, thus 2 rides for everyone Races for Primary, Secondary and College students 

For more information contact karen.burton@act.gov.au 62054381 or 0417658192, or Susie Boer at Melrose High School on 6205 7594 or email susan.boer@ed.act.edu.au

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Starlight Foundation criterium - Wednesday the 3rd March
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The Canberra Cycling Club is pleased to support the Starlight Foundation and offer their assistance to the riders who are participating in 2010 Tour de Kids.

Over 50 big-hearted businessmen, including CEO of Virgin Asia Pacific, David Baxby and former Chief Executive of Colonial First State, Warwick Negus will set out from Melbourne (27 February) on an 1,100km charity bicycle ride in support of the Starlight Children’s Foundation and other smaller charities.

Tour de Kids, known as “the ride for life”, will take over 50 senior executives across some of the steepest mountains in Victoria and New South Wales including Mt Buffalo and Mt Kosciusko National Park on a 7-day cycling odyssey ending in Sydney on Friday 5 March.

Starlight Children’s Foundation CEO Louise Baxter said, “This year marks the 10th anniversary of Tour de Kids. Since its inception in 2001, the riders have raised an incredible $3.5 million which has brought much-needed joy and laughter to the lives of seriously ill children and their families.

Further information on the Tour de kids can be found by visiting their website www.tourdekids.org.au

The Canberra Cycling Club will be facilitating a criterium race on Wednesday the 3^rd March. While this will not form part of the CCC Summer Criterium series it will be a good chance for riders to have one last hit out before seasons end. The race format will be a little different than usual and will provide us with a good opportunity to test some new ideas.

Details of the night:

• When: Wednesday 3^rd March
• Where: Stromlo Forest Park
• Cost: $10.00 with all entry fees going to the Tour de Kids.

Thanks to Stromlo Forest Park for waiving the rider charge to use this facility.

Prizes:

• The First place getter in every grade will receive a limited edition Tour de Kids jersey
• One Accomodation and breakfast package to the value of $400.00 will be awarded on the night thanks to the Crown Plaza

Grades and Times:

Due to for formalities with the Governor General the Tour de Kids riders will need to have completed their races by 7:00pm, hence the order of events

• Juniors – 5:00pm
• A Grade - 5:25 pm for 40 minutes plus 2 Laps
• B Grade – 6:05pm for 35 minutes plus 2 laps
• C Grade – 6:45pm for 30 minutes plus 2 laps
• D Grade - 7:15pm for 25 minutes plus 2 laps

Note all senior grades will incorporate a sprint preen through the race with prizes awarded to the top sprinters. Modifications to rider grades and start times may need to be made on the night to ensure the safety of all riders

Riders from the Tour de Kids will have ridden in from Adaminaby that day and are making a special effort to come to the crit so please come out and support this worthwhile cause.

The race is open to all riders however you will require a one day race licence if you are not a Cycling Australia member. While there will not be strict adherence to the grading list we ask that you grade yourself in the appropriate grade for the night. Sign on sheets will be available from 4:45pm with juniors starting at 5:00pm.

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Results from the Auction of low Race Numbers
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Please find below the results for the auction of low Race Numbers held at the ACT Cycling Awards Night last Friday.

$2985 was raised from the sale of these numbers which will go towards the purchase of an Electronic Timing Counter. This system will be purchased by Cycling ACT and be available for use by all CA affiliated Clubs.

Cycling ACT will contact successful bidders and advise payment methods. Members should continue to use their current Race numbers until their new numbers are received.

Since Friday a number of inquiries have been made about purchasing the remaining low numbers and it has been decided to sell the remaining low numbers in the 4 to 99 range. Details on how do this along with the price will be advised shortly.

Thanks,
Jason Parkes

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Inaugural Amy’s Ride Canberra is on Sunday 14th March
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The inaugural Amy’s Ride Canberra is on Sunday 14th March. Starting and finishing on Federation Mall in front of Parliament House, this will be an exciting addition to the Canberra cycling scene with three ride options: 30km to Stromlo and back, with the 65km and 110km ride venturing out past Stromlo to increase the challenge. Amy’s Rides are a fun way to promote cyclist safety and add your voice to the message of increasing harmony and respect between all road users.

The first 1000 participants will receive the fabulous ‘A Metre Matters’ jersey, encouraging motorists to provide more space on the road for cyclists.

To register go to www.amygillett.org.au

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The Matt Fletcher Memorial Ride - 14th March, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010

Please join us on Sunday, 14th March to help us commemorate Matt's life in a way he would have liked us to.

• Date: Sunday, 14th March 2010
• Time: 6.30am
• Place: Sfoglia Café, Dickson
• Document

Route: 50km ride - Federal Hwy onto Old Federal Hwy to gravel pit with 3 turn-around options. Back for breakfast and coffee at Sfoglia Café at about 8-8:15am. For those who are not riding, please also feel free to come along just for Breakfast.

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Calling all male A-grade cyclists!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The 2010 World Championships are approaching and it is likely that the racing will be contested in fairly mild conditions. With Australia ranked 3rd Nation in the World (Men; www.uci.ch) and hosting the next world championships, coaches and athletes are seeking effective strategies that will be useful for enhancing cycling time trial performance.

The effect of environmental temperature on the thermoregulatory responses during a pre-cooling manoeuvre and subsequent time trial performance

• This study aims to investigate the most effective and practical preparation strategy for use in the Wold cycling Championship time trial. 
• This study will provide evidence-based guidelines for Australian Cyclists regarding the appropriateness of a pre-cooling procedure to optimise cycling time trial performance under varying environmental conditions.

Testing at the AIS will include:

VO2 Max test – a progressive maximal test that will determine your peak oxygen consumption, maximal aerobic power and heart rate. You will be required to give a maximal effort.

Course familiarisation – You will be required to ride at least once over the Geelong time trial circuit, that will involve 2 laps of a ~23km course.

Performance Trial – you will be required to complete 4 x simulated time trials over the Official Geelong Time trial course (but in the AIS Lab in Canberra) with 3-7 days between trials. For the 24 hr before each trial you will have your diet prescribed and provided for you. Before each trial you will be required to perform a different preparation strategy that will include novel pre-cooling strategies in different ambient temperatures, however the temperature you will time trial in will be the same (21˚C). Although, be warned – you will be required to give a maximal effort.

Recovery – As a result of you participation, you will have access to the (New’er) AIS Recovery facility in attempt to recovery your body from what you put it through!

What else?

CASH!  - There will be prize money

A total of $4,000 in prize money will be paid to reward the following efforts:

 *This study requires 12 males, so if >12 riders are interested, selection will be based on preliminary testing (VO2). 

Check it out now.... have a look at the course here: http://www.melbourne2010.com.au/

If you would like to participate, please call Meg Ross 0408 668 573

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ACT Cycling Awards Night
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Just a reminder that the ACT Cycling Awards Night will be held this Friday 12 th February 2010 at the Ainslie Football Club. Tickets including payment methods can be obtained from the Cycling ACT website http://www.act.cycling.org.au or can be purchased from Peter Gough at the crits for the last time tomorrow night.

Auction of Low Number Permanent Numbers

In addition to recognising the achievements of our ACT Riders and Volunteers, the auction of permanent Race numbers from 4 to 99 will be conducted. The highest bid for a number so far is 180 dollars’ and it’s not in the low range! All numbers from 4 to 10 are still up for grabs with no bids being received. Remember these numbers are permanent and will be yours for all local crits and road races conducted for life! Even if you’re not attending on the night you can bid by emailing Lexie at act.info@ycling.org.au with your name, number your bidding for and amount.

Auction of TEAM HTC Columbia Jersey

Also up for auction on the night is a framed Team HTC Columbia Tour de France Jersey (as worn by Mick Rogers) and signed by Michael, Andrew Greipel, Bernie Eisel, Mark Renshaw and George Hincappie. This auction is part of a fundraising effort in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. All money raised will be going directly to Bosom Buddies ACT (www.bosombuddies.com.au).

We will also have Greg Boorer (famous for his excellent commentary at last year's 'Carts' Christmas Crits) as MC and auctioneer on the night. If you have heard Greg at the crits I'm sure you will agree he will make this a night to remember! So come along and recognise the achievements of our ACT Cyclists and enjoy a great night out!

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ACT Riders 'Perform' at the 2010 National Track Championships
Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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Junior NSW team pursuit championships - Report
Saturday, February 6, 2010

On Saturday 30 January 2010, three CCC riders participated in the NSW team pursuit championships at Dunc Gray Velodrome in Sydney, in the JW17 division.The CCC team of Megan Pitcher, Allison Rice and Maddy Marshall qualified for the gold medal ride-off with the second fastest qualification time of the day.The three CCC riders rode a smooth qualification race with Megan showing great strength and control (and showing off a new track bike), Maddy showing some good form in her first year in the JW17 category, and Allison driving strongly as she has done all season.

The JW17s team pursuit was contested over 2km, with three riders per team and the time taken on the third rider across the line.The CCC team qualified in a respectable time of 2 minutes 49 seconds, two seconds behind St George, with Vikings third fastest and Southern Cross fourth.

In the final, the CCC team were challenging the St George team for most of the race, but tired a little in the last two laps, and although they improved their time by one second, they were beaten again by St George.The second place shows the great depth that the CCC has in the JW17 division, and although not eligible for a medal (as it was a NSW championship event), all three should be very proud of their result.

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Training with a Heart Rate Monitor Seminar
Saturday, February 6, 2010

Are you getting the most out of your heart rate monitor? 

Heart rate monitors provide an effective way of assisting training for cycling and many other endurance sports, including triathlon, rowing and running. The current range of heart rate monitors provide far more functions that many older models and most are now downloadable to your computer for analysis. But for many people the more advanced functions go unused and heart rate monitors just become expensive bike computers.

This session aims to demystify training with a heart rate monitor and will cover the following topics:

• Why train with a heart rate monitor

• Overview of common functions of heart rate monitors

• How to effectively use a heart rate monitor to guide your training

• Post training/race analysis of downloadable heart rate monitor files

• How to monitor your overall training progress with data from your heart rate monitor

During the session several training and race files will be analysed using software from some of the main companies (Polar and Garmin). 

This session is open to anyone interested in learning more about training with a heart rate monitor.

For further details please contact Jason Mahoney via email at jasonm.home@gmail.com

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Northside Training Bunch
Monday, February 1, 2010

Hi All,

It has been noticed that there is an expanding number of cyclists residing in the Gungahlin/North Belconnen area.

Given the sometimes inconvenient start time combined with the distance to Phillip from this part of the city, I am looking to gauge the support for commencing a Northside bunch on the days where there is nothing currently organised from Phillip (ie. Mondays and Thursdays).

Please note: These rides are not intended to replicate/replace anything happening on the Southside, just to fill some apparent gaps in the weekly training rides.

My proposal is to meet at 6am in the Gungahlin town centre, say at The Bike Shed for consistency's sake.

The rides would be a big loop of the Northside, heading off in a generally southerly direction, picking up riders as we go and staying north of Lake Burley Griffin for about an hour.

The exact course/s can be decided later, at this point in time I am only seeking to gauge whether there is any interest for something like this to be created, as I propose that we start these two new rides some time next month.

However, I am keen to make the Monday ride a relaxed event, doubling as a recovery/introductory ride for new cyclists. I'm open to suggestions for the Thursday course.

As such, if you think you might be interested in joining in please let either myself (simon.christopher@immi.gov.au) or Jason Parkes (president@canberracyclingclub.org.au) know by email, or even one day if you see us in the bunch. You don't have to commit to anything, I'm just after a rough estimate of the level of demand for a Northside bunch ride.

Kind regards

Simon Christopher

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2009 Cycling ACT Awards Night
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

The 2009 Cycling ACT Awards Night will be held at the Ainslie Football Club on the Friday, 12th February 2010 from 6.30 pm for 7.00 till late

Come along and recognise the achievements of the ACT's riders, Volunteers and Coach's for 2009, featuring a buffet dinner and awards presentation.

• Cost :
• $30 Adult,
• $20 for U17 (in 2009) and below.

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Be a Part of Coaching History on 13th February 2010
Friday, December 25, 2009

National CycleSkill Coach Day - 13th February 2010

Cycling Australia is pleased to announce the public launch of a new and improved version of the NCAS CycleSkill Coach Training Program. To celebrate the launch, Cycling Australia has decided to run a National CycleSkill Coach Day to officially introduce the updated training program to the public. This will involve each State and Territory delivering the new, updated Cycling Australia NCAS CycleSkill Coach Training Program on 13th February and targeting Australia-wide training of over 100 CycleSkill coaches in one day!

“We are very excited about this initiative, coaches play such an integral role in the development of cyclists at all levels and the sport could not survive without them. This gives us an opportunity to bring many new coaches into the sport at grassroots level and build a base for the future of cycling coaching across Australia' said Brendan Moriarty, Cycling Australia's National Coaching Coordinator.

Brendan added: 'All of the State/Territory Organistion Development staff have been extremely accomodating in the planning of this day and they will be rewarded with the influx of new coaches.'

He continued 'This course has always specifically targeted the coach who aims to assist novice cyclists in the areas of basic cycle skills, the correct choice and fitting of cycling equipment and optimising bicycle set-up. Now, a practical coaching module has been included to better prepare coaches for the hands-on coaching they will be doing after the course.”

For more information about the NCAS CycleSkill Coach Training Program, please download the Information Sheet.

To apply to attend your local NCAS CycleSkill Coach Training Program on 13th February, please the Coaching Contacts section of the website to find details of your State/Territory Organisation's course facilitator.

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Funding available for Club Members competing at the Australian Open Road Championships!
Monday, December 21, 2009

The Canberra Cycling Club is pleased to be able to provide funding for members who will be representing the Club at the Australia Road Championships being held in Ballarat, Victoria 6-10 January 2010. $250 dollars will be made available to each eligible Club member to assist with entry fees and travel costs.

In order to meet the funding requirements, riders will need to meet the following conditions:

• The funded rider can not already be in a ‘sponsorship’ arrangement. For example Drapac Porsche riders, Suzuki ACTAS riders or similar.
• The funded rider will be required to wear the Canberra Cycling Club uniform while competing in all events.
• In the event that the rider does not compete in the Australian Road Championships, they will agree to repay all sponsored funds to the Canberra Cycling Club.

In order to be considered for this funding or to receive further information please contact:

Jason Parkes
Email:jpparkes@three.com.au
Mobile 0401 816 440

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CCC Christmas Bunch Ride - 23rd December 6am
Monday, December 21, 2009

THE WORLD (WELL CANBERRA ANYWAY) FAMOUS CHRISTMAS BUNCH RIDE IS ON THIS WEDNESDAY

Every year on the Wednesday before Christmas the Canberra Cycling Club holds the famous 'Christmas Bunch Ride'. This ride has in the past be known to attract some of Australia's best riders, including Michael Rogers and Mat Hayman. However, the ride is a celebration of Christmas on bikes - not a smashathon. Starting at the Bike Shed Woden at 6am it winds its way through the suburbs at a very leisurely 25kph or so along Adelaide Avenue, around Parliament House, along Canberra Avenue and back along Wentworth Avenue. Sometimes a lap of Civic is included (depending on time) before the ride finishes at Yarralumla shops.

Normally a fat man in a red suit also joins in on the ride. Given the leisurely pace, the ride is suitable for juniors and their parents or those 'older riders' who just want to roll around with arguably the biggest bunch seen in Canberra. So gather up all your excess decorations, spruce up your bike and get to the bike shed in Phillip at 6.00am.

Everyone is welcome to come along or join in along the route. For further details contact Malcolm Paterson (malcolm.paterson@immi.gov.au or 0412 357 962) or Simon Christopher (simon.christopher@immi.gov.auor

6264 3415) 

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Cycling ACT social media policy statement
Monday, December 7, 2009

Social Media sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Flickr, LinkedIn, YouTube, as well as Forums and Blogs are exciting new avenues expressing creativity, and sharing interests and knowledge. Participation in these online communities is therefore supported. However, over a number of years there have been repeated incidents where online discussions and posting of online content have caused distress to individuals or groups of members and has detracted from the community’s overall enjoyment of cycling.

The Cycling ACT social media policy is guided by the key principles of the Cycling Australia (CA) Code of Conduct which are:

• CA wishes to operate in an environment where people show respect for others and their property. Respect is defined as consideration for another’s physical and emotional well being and possessions, to ensure no damage or deprivation is caused to either.
• CA wishes to operate in an environment that is free from harassment. Harassment is defined as any action directed at an individual or group that creates a hostile, intimidating or offensive environment. (Refer to Australian Sports Commission Guidelines for Harassment-Free Sport).
• CA wishes to operate in a non-discriminatory environment. Respect the right, dignity and worth of every human being - within the context of the activity; treat everyone equally regardless of gender, ethnic origin or religion.
• Persons to whom this Code applies acknowledge and agree to comply with the disciplinary and grievance procedures promulgated by CA. If any disciplinary action is taken, persons directly affected shall be given the opportunity to participate in those proceedings and the right to appeal against any decision against them.

Cycling ACT promotes responsible use of social media and requires its members, when posting about the Federation and its members or Federation or club endorsed, promoted or conducted events or activities, to observe the following guidelines for responsible social media use.

1. Cycling ACT requires members to take responsibility for their own words and for the comments allowed on their sites or forums. Cycling ACT members will not post unacceptable content, and will delete comments that contain it.

Unacceptable content is defined as anything included or linked to that:

• a. is being used to abuse, harass, stalk or threaten others
• b. is libelous, knowingly false, or misrepresents another person,
• c. infringes upon a copyright or trademark
• d. violates an obligation of confidentiality
• e. violates the privacy of others

2. Cycling ACT members don’t post anything online that they wouldn’t say in person.

3. Cycling ACT members connect privately before they respond publicly. When members encounter conflicts and misrepresentation in social networking sites, they make every effort to talk privately and directly to the person(s) involved–or find an intermediary who can do so–before publishing any posts or comments about the issue.

4. Cycling ACT strongly discourages personal attacks. When someone who is publishing comments that are offensive, members will tell them so (privately, if possible–see 3 above).

5. Anonymous comments are discouraged. All content posters should be required to supply a valid email address before they can post, authorized posters may identify themselves with an alias, rather than their real name.

6. Cycling ACT prefers members not to respond to nasty comments about them, their group, event or site. If posts veer into abuse or libel, Cycling ACT supports the use of disciplinary and grievance procedures to resolve issues.

Cycling ACT encourages all members to “think before posting”. Members should recognize that even if posting to a private section of a social networking site comments can appear in public areas through a variety of means and can easily be found. Members should avoid posting something they will regret now or later. 

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Reminder for approved registered clothing for Open competition
Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Reminder that 2009 approved registered clothing for Open competition expires on the 31.12.2009.

Applications for 2010 Registered Clothing for Open Competition will be accepted from the 1st December 2009.

Applications to be made on the applicable form together with the requiredfee including a JPEG of the design.

Approved clothing will be listed on the ACT Web Site.

Application forms and full terms and conditions will be avalible by the end of November 2009.

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Amy Gillett Foundation Canberra to Melbourne Fundraising Ride
Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Support Jessie McLean - Riding from Canberra to Melbourn for the Amy Gillett Foundation

I love riding my bike. It’s as simple as that. I have been riding now for nearly 10 years, and as many will understand I had no idea about all the disciplines, etiquette, fashion and of course the coffee culture when I first started. But I soon learned what a unique and exceptional sport cycling is. It’s the passion we have for this sport that brings us to the Amy Gillett Foundation to support the important work it does to make cycling on our roads safer. I am a past scholarship holder and proud to be a part of the Amy Gillett Foundation, I hope everyone gets behind the campaign by sponsoring our riders to Melbourne and by spreading the messagea metre matters.

Support Jessie

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Stolen Bike - Please Help
Monday, October 26, 2009

This bike was Paul Genders-Dibden’s new road bike and was stolen from their house on Friday 23 October. Paul is an 8 year old competitive cyclist and he had just received this bike as a birthday present. 

Paul has won a number of criterium races in the junior ranks and won his age group in the past two years in the ACT Schools Championships 

The bike is a donated frame that was re-painted black fading to yellow and has mainly 105 components, with an ultegra rear derailleur, look pedals and a Nightrider computer. 

The wheel set is matrix with 105 hubs. 

It is a small 50 cm frame REWARD OF $400 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE RECOVERY OF THIS BIKE 

Call Malcolm Cook – 62588742 or 0427 594 131

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Archive

LATEST NEWS

2010 Road Series and Points Score with Prizes 1/3/2010
ACT Schools Road Cycling Championships 23/2/2010
Starlight Foundation criterium - Wednesday the 3rd March 23/2/2010
Results from the Auction of low Race Numbers 17/2/2010
Inaugural Amy’s Ride Canberra is on Sunday 14th March 17/2/2010
The Matt Fletcher Memorial Ride - 14th March, 2010 15/2/2010

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pointscore 2 - Mini-Tour (Road Race 38 and 74 km and Individual Time Trial 18 km) 20/3/2010
Pointscore 3 - Uriarra Crossing - Condor Creek (end of bitumen) Road Race (50 and 70 km) 17/4/2010
26th Annual Canberra Tour 30/4/2010

LATEST RESULTS

Pointscore 1 - Tidbinbilla Tracking Station Road Race (40 and 80 km) 6/3/2010
Starlight Foundation Criterium 3/3/2010
CCC Summer Criterium Series - Round 15 24/2/2010

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