2008 Archived News...

20/09/2008

G'day All,
 
Congratulations to the winners of the various categories at The 2008 Sunbury Road race Championships held at Lancefield on Saturday. Some warm & blustery conditions saw some tough & tactical racing.
 
2008 Club Road race Champion - Andrew Hutcheson
 
Masters 1,2,3 champion - John Marcan
 
Masters 4 & above champion - Steve Hanlon

Chris Hitchen

Full results uploaded

12/05/2008

 G'day All,

Well the 3 DT is over for another year, with Sunbury well represented in most of the grades. As well as many stage wins & 'podiums' the following members achieved outstanding results in the GC competitions:

B Grade
Andrew Hutcheson - 3rd

C Grade
Mark Horner -2nd
John Marcan - 4th
Steve Hanlon - 5th

D Grade
Lee Clinnick - 2nd

Well done to everyone that competed. Thanks to Mark Peron, Tom Probert & John Argue who assisted with the marshalling duties over the weekend.

cheers,

Chris Hitchen

 12/05/2008
Hawthorn Cycling Club Presents
The Sunday Roast on Wheels
When: Sundays 2-5pm (1 June – 28 September 2008)

Where: Darebin International Sports Centre (DISC)

What: Track Endurance Cycling
- Racing to suit road, criterium and track riders of ALL levels of experience and ability.
- Distances will vary based on rider numbers
- YOU decide what races you want to ride
- YOU decide the racing format on the day

View flyer for details
28/04/2008
 Hell of the West Results

Living up to its name the Hell of the West was a true test for many riders last Saturday.  Gale force winds (well almost), mini dust storms, and a slight 13% bump in the road at the end.  Provisional results are now up via the above link. 

28/04/2008
Double Stakes

Northcote Cycling Club presents Winter Double Stakes.  Simply race 4 out of 5 Thursday Nights at DISC in May 2008 to be eligible for DOUBLE the DIVIDENDS in June 2008.  Full details in the attached Flyer

23/03/2008
2008 Northern Combine Race Circuits

With the Northern Combine winter road season well under way many people have asked the questions, "What's the circuit like?", "How hilly is it?", Where is it?!?!".  Head over to the Racing section of the Rides tab above and see all the Northern Combine circuits for 2008.  So no excuses anymore.  Get out and ride with the combine!
15/03/2008
Anthony Smith Wins Calder Park Classic

 Anthony Smith showed how it was done by winning A Grade and taking home a whopping $400 and the Sunbury Cycling Classic provisional trophy.   Smith looked good all day getting into the winning break and then riding away in the final laps for a solo victory

Others winners were Paul Reed (Footscray) in B Grade, Matthew Anasiassiou (SKCC) in C Grade, and Conrad Bates (SKCC) in D Grade.

 Full Results 

03/03/2008
Caution - 13%

After a recent vehicle fatality at the base of Mt Macedon new gradient cautionary signs have been erected.  These signs are displayed during the final 1.6 Km decent of the Mount.  Rumour has it that it's the same gradient on the way up too ;)  The first sign (13% gradient) is at the front of the Mount Macedon Primary School.  Approximately 600 M down is the second sign (7% next 1 Km) which takes you to the start of the accent of the Mount.
23/03/2008
The ‘Hell of the West’ Handicap

Hi, I am now taking entries for the next handicap [the hell of the west]

 

NORTHERN COMBINE CYCLING

Presents

 The ‘Hell of the West’ Handicap (70km)

Saturday 26th of April, 10:00 am. (Top of Hill West of Glenmore)

 

Please note entries close at 9pm on Wednesday the 23rd of April.

 

 

The Handicapper reserves the right to alter all, or any, handicaps and time gaps.

 

$500 Prize Money

1st $100 (+ Trophy) 2nd $70, 3rd $60, 4th $45, 5th $40,

6th $35, 7th $30, 8th $25, 9th $20, 10th $15.   Fastest Time $60

 

 

Regards,

Peter Wykes  -  peter_wykes@hotmail.com
01/02/2008
Calder Park Classic Cycling Criterium '08

Bored of the same old criterium circuits?  Tired of racing the same people?  Well look no further.  On March 15th the Sunbury Cycling Club with direct support from Bob Jane are running the annual Sunbury Cycling Criterium on the Calder Park Circuit.  Bound to be a great day, come along with your family and friends.  If you're lucky you might even see Bob Jane.  Full details can be found on the flyer via the link below.

Download Adobe Reader Sunbury Cycling Criterium Flyer

Sunbury Cycling Classic Criterium 2007
Previous Winners
28/01/2008

 Macedon Ranges MS Cycle Challenge

On Sunday the 4th of May 2008 the Rotary Club of Gisborne are holding a charity ride through the Macedon Ranges. Proceeds of the ride go towards finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. Full details can be found on the Rotary Club of Gisborne website. 

http://gisbornerotary.org/news/macedon-ranges-ms-cycle-challenge/
22/02/2008
Northern Combine Criterium Championships 2008

Date:    Saturday 1st March 2008
Time:    10:00 AM
Cost:    Free entry only for riders who pre-enter by 9 PM, 27 February, otherwise $10.

Full details below.

Criterium Championships 2007/08  
18/02/2008
Trivia Night

Chris Steffanoni has recently signed a contract with a ‘semi professional’ racing team in the United States & leaves in March for a period of 6 months. Sunbury & Hume Districts Cycling Club will be undertaking a number of fund raising activities over the next month to try & assist Chris & give him every opportunity to succeed. One of these activities will be a ‘Trivia/Auction night’ on Saturday 1st March at the Sunbury Heights Primary School.

When: Saturday 1st March 2008. 7.00pm
Where: Sunbury Heights Primary School. Charter Rd West, Sunbury
What: Trivia Night, Auctions, Raffles, Giveaways, Fun & games. BYO refreshments, (both alcoholic or not!), plate of nibbles for your table
Cost: $10 per head, You can book individually, or buy a table & fill it with friends & family (tables of 8). Each table will be a competing team on the night

Full details below.
  Fundraiser Flyer
21/01/2008
New Website Address

If you haven't already noticed the Sunbury & Hume Districts Cycling Club has a new website address. During the last AGM it was unanimously decided to purchase a domain name for the club. Please update your bookmarks and favourites to the new address www.sunburycycling.org
21/01/2008
 Tuesday Night Racing at Melton

 Melton Cycling Club is staging criteriums every Tuesday night in February and March. The track was recently modified / repaired and now has a banked bottom corner and freshly laid start/finish straight; ready for racing!

  See Flyer for more information.
21/01/2008
 Bring on the hills

 With the Audax Alpine Classic less then a week away many Sunbury riders begin to taper there training. On the other hand, with less then a week away many Sunbury riders begin there training ;) As always Sunbury has a good following for the Alpine Classic with John Marcan, Chris Hitchen, Tom Probert, Mark Ukotic, Andrew Wilson, and many more...

Unfortunately John Argue who was keenly looking forward to the Alpine Classic for many months has had to pull out due to medical reasons. Sunbury wishes John a speedy recovery.

09/01/2008
7th Annual Pedallers to Purgatory Ride

To those I haven't caught up with yet this year, happy new one!. The 7th annual 'Pedallers to Purgatory' ride is on again on Saturday 13/1/08. Who knew when we started this humble event 7 years ago, that it would still be humble all these years later!!! LOL....but seriously, for those unaware of what this is all about, it started off as a hilly 'ish' warmup ride for a few of us doing the Alpine Classic. The route takes in Baringo, Woodend, Trentham, across the dividing range to Blackwood, Myrniong & drops down into Bacchus Marsh, Merrimu, Tollernvale & home. Distance around 140km, with plenty of hills (none overly taxing). Pace is 'comfortable' with a lunch stop at a bakery. This year, for something different, we've decided on reversing the route....so off to Bacchus Marsh 1st. Leaving 'Pedallers West' bike shop (hence the ride name) at 7.00AM (to avoid the worst of the summer heat)...all welcome.....so strap on ya climbing boots!. Any queries, drop me line,

cheers,

Chris Hitchen