Newspaper 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 20^th December 2006-12-17

A beautiful balmy evening ensured for the latest round of the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club season of track racing. In the pocket rockets events,  Zach Burton and Jake Barnhill shared top spot on the podium with Georgia Harris, Henry Davies and Zac Hawkins sharing the minor placing's. Zach Burton also took out the McDonalds race. In the Under 11 B Grade Division Jess Marshall returned to the winners circle claiming first place in two events including the McDonalds Race. Alice Ham claimed first place in the one lap handicap with  Emily Bruce, Zac Marshall and Charlie Hamilton sharing the minor placings. Virginia Caroll and Ty Hawkins also rode strongly. The Under 11 A grade division saw some hotly contested racing with podium honours being shared around the field. Edwina Funnell and Greg Westerman shared 1^st placings with Robert Smith who took out the McDonalds Award. Other riders to perform well were Lois Funnell, and Saxon Hodges.

In the Under 13 Division Max Pearse and Jonathon and William Carroll shared the first places with James English, Lucy Regan, Jacqueline Marks, Sam South and Tom Hindmarsh battling it out for the minor placings. William Carroll also claimed the McDonalds award for that division. In the Under 15’s events Tom Regan continued his good form in taking out the four lap handicap and scratch race. Nipping close at his heels were Isaac Gilmore and Mat Garlan. The ever improving Jeremy Smith took first place in the two lap handicap.

The senior riders then took to the track and some tight and exciting racing was witnessed by all and sundry. In the B Grade two lap handicap Blocker Pearse took the money followed by Liz Regan and Greg Hodges. The A Grade two lap handicap saw Ian Gunn take top spot on the podium followed by Ashley Humbert and Mick Marshall. In the five lap combined handicap event Ashley Humbert proved too strong to take first place followed by Bill Robertson and Ian Gunn. The evening concluded with a torrid event that took its toll on the riders being an elimination point score. In the B Grade Blocker Pearse rode a consistent race to hold out John Hovious and Ellen Marks. In the A Grade Event Ashley Humbert, Ian Gunn and Bill Robertson proved too strong for the rest of the field.

Four Wagga Cycling Club riders travelled to Sydney on the weekend to contest the second stage of the NSW under 19 track championships at Dunc Gray Velodrome. Ellen Marks and Paul Fellows claimed bronze medals in their respective events being the point score and Kieren. Natasha Pearse and Dirk Roshier also rode well and were unlucky not to medal. A big congratulations goes out to all four of the riders and good luck with state selections in the coming week.

Finally this Wednesday sees the final round of track races for 2006. A visit is expected by Santa and racing will be as normal for juniors and seniors. Training will recommence at the Wagga Cricket Ground on 7 January 2007 at 4:30 pm under the guidance of Master Coach Bob Robertson. Track racing resumes on Wednesday 10 January 2006 commencing at 6:30 pm. On behalf of the Wagga Wagga Cycle Club Executive and members we would like to wish everyone a very merry Xmas and a happy new year. Until next week train hard and ride safe.  

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 13^th December 2006

What a great weekend for Wagga Cycling!  Four Wagga under nineteens travelled to Sydney to compete in the first round of the NSW State Championships, the second round to be run this coming weekend.  Collecting the first medal of the championship for Wagga was Ellen Marks, with a bronze medal in the individual pursuit.    Paul Fellows also rode well to collect a bronze medal in the sprint.  Natasha Pearse had a good weekend, with a silver medal in the scratch race and a bronze in the sprint.  Congratulations to all the under nineteens for their efforts and sportsmanship.

Held in conjunction with the State championships was the Southern Highlands Track Carnival.  A number of Wagga Cycling Club junior and senior riders made the trek up the highway.  Good results were seen by Caitlyn Brooks, Tara Bryan, Max Pearse and Ellen Marks.  Jamie Green, Brodie Pearse and Tom Regan also rode well, along with senior riders Steve Marks and Bill Robertson.

Last Wednesday evening saw the pocket rockets kick off the evening of racing with Jake Barnhill taking a clean sweep of the evening coming over the line first, with Zac Hawkins and Zac Burton taking the minor placing’s.  In the under eleven B’s, line honours was shared between Alice Ham, Zac Marshall and Joe Wallace.  Sharing the minor placings was Charlie Hamilton, Jessica Marshall, and Virginia Carroll.  Cameron Scott showed his strength in the under eleven A’s with a clean sweep on the evening.  Minor placings were shared between Lachlan Scott, Louis Funnell, Robert Smith and Gregory Westerman.  The under thirteens saw the line honours being shared between Tom Hindmarsh, Max Pearse and Lucy Regan.  Making up the minor placings were James English and William Carroll.  The under fifteens saw Jeremy Smith take the first race, with Jeremy Scott and Tom Regan making up the top three.  While Tom Regan was able to hold on to the first place in the other two races with Isaac Gilmore, Matthew Garlan and Dean Moston riding well on the night.

In the seniors program Ian Gunn took the line honours in the two lap all in handicap race, with Johnno Ham cleaning up in the five lap all in handicap.  In the B grade scratch race Jamie Green took the money in front of John Hovious and Adrian Hamilton.  In the A grade scratch race Johnno Ham won the sprint in front of Ashley Humbert and Bill Robertson.

A reminder to all families if you have not yet made your donation for the weekly raffle to see Anne Harvey or Sue Garlan and to please check the canteen roster for when your turns is.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 06 Dec 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Article 6^th December 2006

Thirty nine juniors and twenty one seniors faced the starter’s gun last Wednesday night for the ninth round of the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club’s summer of track racing.  Kicking off the evening the outstanding pocket rocket performers were Daniel Sogel and Jake Barnhill who took out two of the three events.    Collecting the minor placings were Connor Higgins, Georgia Harris, Zac Burton and Zac Hawkins.  The top performers in the under eleven B grade were Ty Hawkins, Emily Bruce and Zac Marshall.  The minor placings were filled by Jessica Marshall and Charlie Hamilton.  In the under eleven A grade Lachlan and Cameron Scott shared the top spot on the podium with Saxon Hodges, Joe Hindmarsh, William Bassett, and Greg Westerman taking the minor placing’s.

In the under thirteens division Max Pearse and Lucy Regan produced dominant displays whilst Max Housden and Kate Bassett took the minor placing’s.  The riders in the under fifteens division put on an impressive display with Southern Academy of Sport riders Issaac Gilmore, Tom Regan and Matt Garlan riding well over the course of the evening.  However Jeremy Smith, Baden Housden, and Dean Moston did not let the Academy trio have it all their own way.

The senior carnival began the evening with the combined six lap handicap scratch race.  Luke Butler rode a smart race and did well to hold off a fast finishing Jamie Green and Bill Robertson.  In the five lap handicap Jamie Green proved too strong, holding out Johnno Ham and Bill Robertson.  In the B grade scratch race Green again proved his worth taking top place on the podium followed by Ellen Marks and Brodie Pearse.  The night concluded with the A grade scratch race.  Paul Fellows continues to impress holding off Bill Robertson and Ian Gunn in an exciting sprint finish. 

Four Wagga Wagga Cycling Club riders travel to Sydney on the weekend to contest stage one of the NSW under nineteen track championship at Dunc Grey Velodrome.  The riders will contest all disciplines over the two weekends of racing and our best wishes for success go to Ellen Marks, Natasha Pearse, Dirk Roshier and Paul Fellows.  Other Wagga junior and senior riders will also be travelling to Sydney on the weekend to contest the Southern Highlands carnival which will be held at the velodrome in the evening.  Good luck to them all.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 26 Nov 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article

What a huge week of racing for some members of the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club, with members travelling to Melbourne and Gosford to contest various races.  In local club racing the pocket rockets kicked off the evening with Daniel Sogel taking the one lap McDonalds race in front of new comer Henry Davis and Zach Burton.  In the under eleven B grade two lap McDonalds handicap event Virginia Carroll made it across the line first in front of Zac Marshall and Charlie Hamilton.  The under eleven A grade two lap scratch event saw Louis Funnell hold off the field to come home first in front of Joe Hindmarsh and Robert Smith.  The under thirteens age group contested the three lap handicap for their McDonalds award.  Taking line honours was the front marker Tom Hindmarsh in front of Kate Bassett and Max Housden.  The under fifteen year’s age group contested a four lap handicap with Tom Regan finishing first in front of Matthew Garland and Isaac Gilmore.  Well done to all the juniors on a windy Wednesday evening.

To kick start the seniors evening the riders were organised in their track teams for a team pursuit.  The red team proved to fast in front of green, blue and yellow.  In the overall team points so far this track season the green team lead on 300 points with blue team on 252, yellow on 232 and red on 230.  Taking line honours on the night included Peter Treloar in the two lap all in handicap, Johnno Ham in the five lap all in handicap, Jamie Green in the B grade scratch fifteen lap event and Paul Fellows in the A grade thirty lap scratch race.

Seven junior riders travelled to Gosford to contest the NSW Country Track Championships.  In what was a hot and humid day the Wagga Wagga riders made the club proud with some strong riding across all age categories.  In the under nines Zac Marshall took out the individual time trial, sprint derby and scratch race claiming under nine NSW country champion.  Lucy Regan in the under thirteen girls division also took a clean sweep over all three disciplines.  James English riding in the under thirteen boy’s events was able to take home silver in the sprint derby and bronze in the scratch race.  Tom Regan rode a hard race to take out the bronze medal in the scratch event for the under fifteen boys.  Also riding well was Matt Garlan, Jessica Marshall and Jamie Green.  Four senior riders contested the Gosford Cup on Wheels track carnival following the Junior Country Championships.  All Wagga riders performed well in their various divisions.

Netasha Pearse, Paul Fellows and Dirk Roshier travelled down to Melbourne to contest the Oceanic Championships.  All three riders proved their worth riding against some of the pacific regions best riders.  Reports from Melbourne indicated that Dirk rode a personal best in the individual pursuit, Paul shone in the point score sprint and scratch race events and Netasha rode at a high standard all weekend taking first place in the Women’s scratch race against a first class field.

All members are remaindered that round two of the summer Criterium series will be held this Friday the 1^st of December commencing with the juniors at 5:30 pm.  Again a big congratulation’s goes out to all Wagga Wagga Cycling Club riders and their parents who travelled away over the weekend.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 14 Nov 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – Wednesday 15^th November 2006

Over seventy junior and senior riders enjoyed the balmy atmosphere last Wednesday night at the Wagga velodrome.  The juniors kicked off the evenings proceedings with the pocket rockets.  Connor Higgins on a new bike took out the 1 and 2 lap handicaps, with Daniel Sogal taking out the McDonalds race.  Also riding well was new rider Ty Hawkins featuring in the placings.  The under 11 B age group saw Zachary Marshall taking the line honour in the 1 and 2 lap handicaps, with Joe Wallace taking the scratch event.  Featuring in the other placing was Emily Bruce and Jessica Marshall.  In the under 11 A grade, Greg Westerman showed his class taking the 2 lap handicap and the elimination race.  Edwina Funnell showed the boys how it was done in the 1 lap handicap taking the line honours’, with Lochlan Scott and Joe Hindmarsh also riding well on the night.

Kicking off the seniors events the under 13s saw Jacqueline Marks coming over the line first in the 2 and 3 lap handicap, with James English taking out the 5 lap scratch event.  Featuring in the minor placings on the evening was Max Pearse, Lucy Regan, Max Housden and Sam South.  Cootamundra rider Dean Moston was able to challenge local rider Tom Regan taking out the 2 lap handicap.  Tom was able to make it over the line first for the 4 lap handicap and the 5 lap scratch race.  Minor placings were shared between Matthew Garlan, Alex Ross, Jeremy Scott, and Erin Doyle.

For a change of pace an Omnimon format was adapted for the various senior grades.  Riders raced in a variety of events including a scratch race, 5 lap handicap, elimination and a point’s race.  In C grade Christian Holder proved too strong to take out all the events and maximum points.  Second on overall points was the consistent Liz Regan, followed by Greg Hodges third.  In B grade Johnno Ham continues to improve, taking out the overall point score in front of Lindsay Jordan and Ellen Marks.  The A grade saw an international flavour with the inclusion of Ashley Humbert and Stephano from Italy, however Paul Fellows continued his excellent form in scoring maximum points followed by Ashley and Stephano.

Training continues fro junior and senior riders at the Cricket ground on Monday afternoons, commencing at 4:30 pm, under the supervision of club coach Bob Robertson.  All new riders are encouraged to attend.  A reminder to all families who have not made a donation towards the weekly raffles, that your gift to the value of $30 would be greatly appreciated, please contact Anne Harvey.  Until next week train hard and ride safe. 

Posted 05 Nov 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article Wednesday 8^th November 2006

Well what a weekend of racing!!  Over 130 riders descended on the Wagga Wagga velodrome to contest the Wagga Wagga Golden Wheel race carnival.  Riders came from near and far with international rider and Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Ben Kirstin participating in the two day events.  With $10,000 worth of prize money on offer racing was fierce.

On the Saturday the main races up for grabs were the Wheelraces.  The under 9 girls & boys Harmers’ Plumbing Service 2 Lap Wheelrace was a close affair with Zac Marshall just holding off Lochlan Scott followed by Angus South & Charlie Hamilton.  The under 11’s girls & boys Wagga Glass & Aluminium 2 lap Wheelrace was taken out by Cameron Scott chased by Edwina Funnell, Gregory Westerman, Alice Ham and Jessica Marshall.  The under 13’s Optus World 3 lap Wheelrace went to local rider James English, followed by Nathan Bradshaw (St George CC), Max Housden, William Carroll & Max Pearse.  In a fast under 15 Men’s Microtech 4 lap Wheelrace Jackson Law from the Illawarra CC came home just in front of Tirian McManus (Southern Cross CC), Scott Harding (Central Coast CC), and local riders Matthew Garlan & Andrew Ham.  The under 17’s men’s Morgan Street Cycles 4 lap Wheelrace was a hard fought affair with Scott Law (Illawarra CC) taking the prize money in front of Michael Phelan (Canberra CC), Aaron Donnelly (Illawarra CC), Anthony Scott (St George CC) and Adam Phelan (Canberra CC) completing the prize winners.  With a small field in the under 15 women’s 4 lap Auto Panel Repairs Wheelrace Sarah English took the sash in front of Erin Doyle and Jacquelyn Marks.  The open women’s 4 lap Orthodontics Wagga Wagga Wheelrace was a well contested race with Carly McCoombes (Bendigo CC) sneaking over the line in front of local rider Netasha Pearse, Samantha Wood (Horsham CC), Chole Hosking (Canberra CC) and Ellen Marks from Wagga finishing off the placings.

In the main event of the evening the 5 lap Loam & Stone Landscaping Supplies ‘Golden Wheel’ race all spectators were off their seats to see former Wagga Wagga junior cycling club rider Thomas Palmer (Canberra CC) take home the winners cheque and Diamonds on Baylis pendant in front of a class field.  Also in the money was 2^nd place Eddie Wilson (MTBA) just in front of Ben Kirsten (St George CC), Joel Stewart (Canberra CC) and fast finishing local rider Dirk Roshier – well done Dirk.

The high standard of racing continued on the Sunday with the under 9’s Leisure Pools 2 lap scratch race being won by Lochlan Scott in front of Zac Marshall and Angus South.  The under 11 boys 3 lap Bridge Tavern scratch race was a hard fought affair with Cameron Scott crossing the line first in front of Gregory Westerman, Saxon Hodges and Joe Hindmarsh.  In the under 11 girls 3 lap The Telstra Shop scratch race Edwina Funnell powered home in front of Jessica Marshall, Alice Ham & Virginia Carroll.  The Robbo’s Truck Hire under 13 boy’s 4 lap scratch race James English showed his dominance with a win in front of Nathan Bradshaw and William Carroll.  The under 15 men’s 4 lap Selby Watson & Co scratch race was a fast, hard fought affair, with Jackson Law proving too strong for Tirian McManus, Thomas Regan & Scott Harding.  Proving that cycling can be genetic Scott Law took out the men’s under 17 South Wagga Bakery 4 lap scratch race in front of Edward Bissaker (Canberra CC), local boy Brodie Pearse and Aaron Donnelly.  Sarah English proved too strong in the under 13/15 women’s 4 lap National Australia Bank Wheelrace, taking first place in front of Erin Doyle and Lucy Regan.  The Henderson’s Hydraulics 4 lap under 17 women’s Wheelrace Megan Dunn just made it across the line in front of Samantha Wood, Carly McCoombe & Jessica Griffiths.

In one of the most exciting races of the carnival class rider Ben Kirsten was able to sneak through the gaps to come across the line first in the open 5 lap Rules Club Wheelrace final.  Starting off scratch Kirsten was able to make his was through a class field to take the race in front of Daniel Hennessy, Thomas Palmer, Alastir Loutit and Joel Stewart.

The weekend was a huge success.  The Wagga Wagga Cycling Club would like to take this opportunity to thank all the valuable sponsors, hard working committee and volunteers that made the weekend so great.  Club riding continues this Wednesday night commencing at 6:30 pm for the juniors.

Posted 03 Nov 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article Wednesday 1 November 2006

The fourth round of the Wagga Cycle Club summer of Track racing at the Wagga Cricket Ground saw a large number of junior and senior riders gear up for a great night of racing. Six riders contested the Pocket Rockets one & two lap handicap events, with   Zach Burton and Connor Higgins claiming first place in the respective races.  Liam Caruthers and Georgia Harris took the minor placings in both events. Seven riders also faced the starter in the Under 11 B Grade events. In the one lap handicap Angus South took first place followed by Charlie Hamilton and Alice Ham, while in the two lap scratch race Jessica Marshall held off a determined charge by her brother Zac and Charlie Hamilton to claim first place. The Under 11 A Grade saw a large field face the starter. In the one lap handicap Tristan Caruthers, William Bassett & Edwina Funnell took the places on the podium. The three lap scratch race saw an exciting sprint finish with Cameron Scott pipping Greg Westerman & his brother Lochlan on the line.

After a short warm up the senior carnival commenced with the Under 13 two lap handicap. An ever improving Jacqueline Marks took out the race followed by Sam South and William Carroll. The three lap handicap event came down to the wire with Max Pearse, William Carroll and Sam South taking the money, while Max Pearse backed up in the 5 lap scratch race to claim first place followed by Max Housden and William Carroll. In the Under 15 Events Tom Regan again proved too strong taking first place in the two lap and four lap handicaps and the Scratch race. Mat Garlan was right on Tom’s wheel claiming second place in all the events. The other minor placing’s were shared by Dean Moston & Sarah English.

The senior 2 lap B Grade Handicap commenced at a cracking pace with David Ham out sprinting Liz Regan and Brett Moston for the money while the A Grade 2 lap handicap saw Paul Fellows continue his great form taking first place in front of Bill Robertson and Luke Butler. The five lap wheel race saw the young guns come to play with Jamie Green, Brodie Pearse & Jono Ham standing on the podium. Jono Ham backed up to take first in the B Grade Scratch race followed by Tom Regan and Lionel Harmer. The A Grade Scratch Race proved to be a night for the sprinters with Paul Fellows holding off Dirk Roshier and Bill Robertson.

Four Wagga Cycling Club Riders travelled to Griffith on Saturday to contest the Bertoldo’s Bakery Spring 60 kilometre road race. Three Wagga riders figured in the top ten placings with Simon Haworth taking second place in the bunch sprint, Ian Gunn fifth and Lindsay Jordon seventh.

Natasha Pearse,  Paul Fellows and Dirk Roshier travelled to the Tempe Velodrome to contest the Sydney Thousand Wheel Race Carnival on Sunday. All the riders performed well with Natasha mixing it with some very talented female riders in her events and Paul and Dirk placing in the scratch races.

Don’t forget that this weekend see’s the running of the ten thousand Dollar Wagga Golden Wheel Cycling Carnival over two days at the Wagga Cricket Ground. Commonwealth Gold medallist Ben Kersten has confirmed that he will be contesting the event along with an excellent senior field including interstate and international riders. So get down to the track for two days of great racing commencing with the juniors at 2pm on Saturday 4 November 2006.

Until next week train hard and ride safe.         

Posted 23 Oct 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article Wednesday 25^th October 2006

Round three of the Wagga Wagga Cycle Club summer season of track racing saw sixty seven junior and senior riders head to the Cricket Ground velodrome for an exciting night of racing. The night commenced with the Pocket Rockets and five riders of various sizes faced the starter. In the one lap handicap Daniel Sogal took first place followed by Georgia Harris and Liam Caruthers. In the second handicap race Zach Burton in his first night of racing claimed the McDonald’s prize with Daniel Sogal and Georgia Harris third. The two lap scratch race completed the proceedings for the pocket rockets with Daniel Sogal holding off a determined charge from Liam Caruthers and Connor Higgins.

The Under 11 B Grade was also well patronised with seven riders taking to the track. The one lap handicap event saw Jessica Marshall first across the line followed by Virginia Carroll and Charlie Hamilton. Jess Marshall also took first place in the two lap handicap with Charlie Hamilton and Emily Bruce claiming the minor podium positions. The two lap scratch race was a well contested affair with Joe Wallace, Jessica Marshall and Charlie Hamilton filling the top three placings.

Nine Under 11 A Grade riders also put on excellent display of competitive racing. In the one lap handicap William Bassett returned to the track to cross the line first followed by Lochlan Scott and Saxon Hodges. In the two lap handicap event a close finish ensured with Greg Westerman holding off a determined charge from Lochlan and Cameron Scott. The three lap Scratch Race also provided an exciting finish with Cameron Scott, Greg Westerman and Saxon Hodges filling the top three positions on the podium.

With the junior program completed the senior riders warmed up for what ensured to be an excellent night of racing. In the Under Thirteen Division, eleven riders competed in three events. In the two lap handicap race Max Pearse rode well to hold off Tom Hindmarsh and James English, while Tom Hindmarsh backed up well in the three lap handicap to claim first place followed by Sam South and Kate Bassett. The five lap scratch race saw riders competing for the McDonalds Award. James English rode a strong race to take first place with Max Pearse and Max Housden filling the minor placings.

In the Under fifteen division Tom Regan and Mat Garlan showed great form  to fill the top two placings in the two lap and four lap handicaps and the five lap scratch race. The other minor placings were filled by Jeremy Scott, Sarah English and Andrew Ham. The two lap A Grade Handicap Race was taken out by Mark Hastie followed by Paul Fellows and Mick Washington. In the B Grade two lap handicap Greg Hodges, Blocker Pearse and Jonno Ham shared the prize money. In the five lap handicap, Paul Fellows in a great ride off scratch took first place with Jamie Green second and Jonno Ham third. The B Grade Fifteen Lap Scratch race was taken out by Jamie Green, with Natasha Pearse and Ellen Marks filling the minor placings. Paul Fellows topped off a dominant night in the A grade Scratch Race in claiming first on the podium with Dirk Roshier and David Mann completing the placings.

26 riders attended criterium racing which was held at the Wagga Go Cart track on Friday 20 October 2006. In the Under 11’s event Saxon Hodges was first followed by Cameron Scott and Zac Marshall.  In the under fifteen event Lucy Regan was to strong for Matt Garlan and Alex Ross.  In the seniors race Paul Fellows, Luke Butler and Simon Howarth filled the top three places on the podium.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 16 Oct 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article Wednesday 18^th October

Wednesday the 11^th of October saw the second round of the Wagga Cycle Club season of Track racing at the Wagga Cricket Ground Velodrome. In excess of forty junior and senior riders faced the starter. The Under 11 B grade riders were the first to take to the track. Charlie Hamilton took the quinella in the one and two lap handicap events followed by Angus South and Emily Bruce filling the minor placings in both races. Zac Marshall held off a fast finishing Joe Wallace and Virginia Carroll to take first place in the two lap scratch race.

In the Under 11 A’s division some very close and competitive racing ensured with Cameron Scott taking first place on the podium in the one and two lap handicap events and the scratch race. Greg Westerman and Lachlan Scott shared the minor placing. Alice Ham road strongly in her first races in the under 11’s A division finishing just behind the boys.

At the completion of the junior events with an Italian pursuit the senior riders took to the track. In the Under Thirteen Division two and three lap handicap events Max Housden took first place. The minor placing were taken by William Carroll, James English, Cariad Wallace and Max Pearse. In the five lap scratch race James English out sprinted Max Housden and Sam South to claim first on the podium.

The Under Fifteen Division saw some exciting racing with Sarah English holding off the boys to claim victory in the two lap handicap and five lap scratch race. Baden Housden took first place in the three lap handicap and the minor placings in all events were shared by Andrew Ham, Alex Ross, Lauren Regan and Jeremy Scott.

Due to the number of senior riders the two lap handicap was split into two heats. Heat one was taken out by Jamie Green followed by Greg Scott and Ellen Marks. In Heat two John Hovius held off the duo of Natasha Pearse and Liz Regan. The five lap handicap featured as the event of the night with both A and B grade riders facing the starter. Jamie Green was first across the line followed by Paul Fellows in a great ride off scratch, with Ellen Marks third.

The night concluded with the A and B Grade Scratch races. In B Grade the pace was on from the start and Natasha Pearse claimed first followed by Ellen Marks and Glen Ross. The A grade scratch race saw plenty of attacks by various riders throughout the race, however Paul Fellows continued with his good form out sprinting Steve Marks and Dirk Roshier over the last two hundred metres.

The Wagga Golden Wheel Race track carnival is just around the corner, so get your entries in by the 22^nd October 2006.  The Wagga Go Cart Track will be the venue for the Friday evening Criterium races commencing on Friday the 20^th October.  Junior racing will commence at 5:30 pm sharp with seniors to follow.

As always club training is held every Monday afternoon commencing at 4:30 pm with Wednesday racing commencing at 6:30 pm sharp for juniors and 7 pm for seniors, remember that you need to register prior to warming up. 

Posted 09 Oct 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article Wednesday 11^th October

Wednesday the 4^th October marked the beginning of the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club season of track racing.  With ideal weather conditions 47 junior and senior riders faced the starter in a night of exciting racing.  The under 11 Bs kicked off the evening with a one lap handicap race, first across the line was Emily Bruce followed by Jessica Marshall with Georgia Harris third.  The under 11 A's followed with Edwina Furnell holding off Saxon Hodges and her brother Louis third.  The next event was the two lap handicap for the under 11 B’s, Emily Bruce took the quinella followed by Alice Ham and Jessica Marshall.  The under 11 A’s race saw Cameron Scott hold off a determined Greg Westerman and Saxon Hodges.  Both of the 2 lap handicap races were sponsored by McDonalds Wagga.  The final event for the juniors was the 2 and 3 lap scratch races.  In the under 11 B’s Zac Marshall and Joe Wallace worked well together to take first and second, followed by Emily Bruce in third.  In the under 11 A’s event Cameron Scott, Greg Westerman and Lochlan Scott claimed the three places on the podium.

The seniors program began with the combined under 13 / 15 2 lap handicap.  First place was taken by Matt Garlan followed by Andrew Ham and Alex Ross.  The 3 lap handicap event was won by Max Housden with Max Pearse and Matt Garlan claiming second and third place.  The 5 lap scratch race saw a determined Matt Garlan hold off Max Pearse and Andrew Ham in an exciting finish.

After the preliminary heart starter warm ups, A grade took to the track for the 2 lap handicap.  All riders were required to start off the fence which resulted in Luke Butler taking first place followed by Chris Wilcox and Mick Washington from Albury.  The combined B / C grade 2 lap handicap saw Albury rider A. Miller come home in front of Jamie Green and Ellen Marks.  The 5 lap handicap race proved a torrid affair with the top riders jockeying for position.  Paul Fellows showed a clean pair of heels in the final sprint to hold off Steve Marks and Rob Housden.  In the combined B / C grade 5 lap handicap Brodie Pearse rode an aggressive race and took line honours with Johnno Ham and A. Miller filling the minor places.  The B grade 10 lap scratch race saw Johnno Ham, Brodie Pearse and Jamie Green feature whilst the A grade 12 lap scratch race was won by Paul Fellows in front off David Mann and Rob Housden.

The Wagga Wagga Cycling Club AGM will be held on Tuesday 17^th of October 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Rules Club.  Also the Wagga Golden Wheel Race track carnival is just around the corner, so get your entries in by the 22^nd October 2006.  The Wagga Go Cart Track will be the venue for the Friday evening Criterium races commencing the 20^th October.  Junior racing will commence at 5:30 pm sharp with seniors to follow.

Posted 25 Sep 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 24^th September 2006

With the weather warming up Wagga Cycling Club members are preparing for the start of the 2006 – 2007 track season.  The first night of racing is due to start on Wednesday the 4^th October at 6:30pm for the juniors, please make sure you are there to register in plenty of time. Senior racing commences at 7:00 pm so all senior riders are encouraged to come down and provide your support to the juniors before your races later in the evening.  Don’t forget that race licences will also be up for renewal in October.

The summer twilight criterium series will also commence on the 20^th of October at the Wagga Go Cart Track starting at 6:00 pm. Racing will be available for all age groups over various distances. These events will initially be run on a monthly basis

The Annual General Meeting of the Wagga Cycling Club will be held on Tuesday the 17^th  October 2006, venue and time to be advised.

Remember the Wagga Golden Wheel Race Carnival is only just around the corner scheduled for the 4^th and 5^th of November 2006 at the Wagga Cricket Ground. Top riders of all ages are expected to attend from NSW and Victoria, so head down to the track for some exciting racing.

Training continues at the Wagga cricket Ground every Monday and Wednesday under the guidance of club coach Bob Robertson, commencing at 4:30 pm. All new interested riders are encouraged to attend. Information is available on the club website www.waggacyclingclub.com  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 03 Sep 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Article – 2^nd September 2006

A beautiful day was had for the twenty or so riders who lined up for the last road race of the season.  In the 10 km event Cameron Scott was able to hold off his little brother to take first place with Lochlan in his first 10 km race taking second followed by Greg Westerman.  Congratulations to all the kids who have been turning up week after week and stepping up to the longer distance, well done.  In the seventeen kilometre event Andrew Ham took the line honours in front of Matty Garlan and Lucy Regan.

In the forty kilometre seniors event the two limit riders of Tony Aichlwger and Greg Scott worked well together to come across the line in a photo finish, good ride guys.  Next to cross the line in a sprint for the finish was Ian Hume followed by Tom Regan with the fastest time going to Simon Howarth.  With the road season finished for 2006 a big thanks goes out to all the helpers who turn up week after week to marshal, put the signs out and provide lead and follow cars for the groups, without you all racing could not go ahead, again thanks.

To finish off the road season the presentation will be held on Sunday 17^th September 2006 at the Wagga RSL Golf Club.  The afternoon will kick off with a Mountain bike ride over Pomigalarna Reserve at 1 pm with presentations kicking off at 2:30 pm.  There will be sausages for those of you who want something to eat and drinks can be purchased at the bar.  If there is any riders out there who still have perpetual trophies from last year’s road season can you return them to Bob down at training this week please.  Looking forward to a relaxing afternoon with good company, lots of trophies and a few laughs. 

Still on the road, Ellen Marks, Paul Fellows, Dirk Roshier, Tara Bryan and Brodie Pearse made the long trek to Queensland for the Nationals.  With a few rides still to be had all reports are the Wagga riders are doing the club proud.  Well done, official results will be announced next week when they are back in NSW. 

This week sees rider swapping their road bikes for track bikes for the first track training of the season commencing Monday 4^th September and the track season commencing on Wednesday 4^th October.  Looking forward to seeing a lot of new riders racing the track this year, the club welcomes all new comers.  Check out the website for more information www.waggacycingclub.com.  Until next week, train hard and ride safe.

Posted 28 Aug 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Article – 26^th August 2006

A busy weekend for Wagga Wagga cyclists.  On the local scene, eighteen seniors and ten juniors made their way out to Elizabeth Avenue to enjoy the afternoons racing.  In the five kilometre event Zac Marshall was able to hold off Lachlan Scott and Edwina Furnell.  In the ten kilometre event, crossing the line together in a finish to close to call was Saxon Hodges and Cameron Scott.  In her first ten kilometre event Jessica Marshall was next home followed by Alice Ham and Greg Westerman.  With only two riders contesting the seventeen kilometre event both riders had a lonely ride in the race home with Lucy Regan taking the line honours in front of Matthew Garlan.

In the forty kilometre seniors event four groups of riders gave their best over the course.  Limit riders Liz Regan and David Ham rode strong, keeping the field at bay until two kilometres from home when the scratch bunch over took them in the sprint for the line.  Taking home the money on the day was Johnno Ham, Tom Regan and Ian Hume, with fastest time going to Paul Fellows.

Five Wagga Wagga cyclists made the trip to Cootamundra on the weekend to compete in the fiftieth anniversary 120km Cootamundra Annual State Road Race.  Local rider Simon Howarth topped off a great road season claiming fourth place in a bunch sprint.  Ian Gunn in his first ride in the event rode well to place fourteenth.  In a field that exceeded two hundred riders the Wagga Club was well represented.  Four riders travelled back to Cootamundra on the Sunday to contest the 69 km recovery event, with Howarth placing in the top twenty.

Finally Isaac Gilmore was the only Wagga rider to travel north to compete in the Gosford Junior Tour.  All reports indicate that Isaac rode consistently up against some of the best under 15 aged riders in the state.  Well done Isaac.

This coming Saturday sees the running of the last road race of the season.  Junior riders are asked to be ready to start racing by 1:30 pm and senior will commence at 2pm.  Riders will then be swapping their road bikes for their track bikes for the first track training of the season to commence next Monday 4^th September. 

Again a reminder to mark your calendar for the Wagga Golden Wheel Track carnival which will be held on the 4^th and 5^th of November, offering over $10,000 in prize money over the two day carnival.  Watch this column for the date for the road presentation night and AGM.

Training with Bob Robertson continues Mondays and Wednesdays at the track commencing at 4:30 pm.  Until next week, train hard and ride safe.

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Article – 19^th August 2006

With super coach Bob Robbo back from overseas ten juniors and twenty four seniors turned out to ride the Elizabeth Avenue course on Saturday.  In her first 10 km race, Alice Ham sprinted home to finish first in front of Saxon Hodges, Cameron Scott and Greg Westerman.  In the 17 km event Lucy Regan left the field behind to charge home with a win, followed by James English, Matthew Garlan, Jeremy Scott and Sarah English, who struggled with the friendly magpies.  Please remember, junior racing commences at 1:30 pm, so please arrive in time to register and warm up.

In the seniors event five groups were sent out over 40 km to race for the money.  Working well in his group, Greg Scott was able to out sprint the younger riders to take first place on the podium followed by Ellen Marks and Isaac Gilmore.  Steve Marks recorded fasted time in a hard day at the office for the scratch bunch. 

Five Southern Academy of sport riders and three Wagga Wagga Cycling Club riders travelled to Wangaratta on Sunday to compete in the Victoria junior road championships.  In extremely competitive age group fields Matty Garlan and Brodie Pearse both rode well in the under 13 and under 15 age groups to finish in the top five.  Ellen Marks experienced mechanical difficulties in the under 17 girls event, but rode well to finish 7^th followed by Catlin Brookes.  Isaac Gilmore, Tom Regan, Tara Bryan and Johnno Ham also rode well over the day.  Congratulations on their efforts to all riders.

Next weekend sees the staging of the Cootamundra annual state handicap race over 120 km.  A number of Wagga senior riders will travel over to contest the event, hoping to bring home some prize money.  Good luck to you all.

With two races left on the road Calender, junior and senior riders are starting to dust off the track bikes for the on coming track season.  Track racing is due to commence on the first Wednesday in October.  The Wagga Wagga Golden Wheel Race Track carnival will be held on the 4^th and 5^th of November, offering over $10,000 in prize money over the two day carnival.  Watch this column for the date for the road presentation night. 

Training with Bob Robertson continues Mondays and Wednesdays at the track commencing at 4:30 pm, welcome back Bob, we have all missed you.  Until next week, train hard and ride safe.

Posted 13 Aug 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article

Another glorious day greeted 30 Wagga Wagga Cycling Club riders for the Saturday events.  In the five kilometre race a flying Lachlan Scott led the field home followed by Jessica Marshall and Edwina Furnell. In the ten kilometre event, Cameron Scott and Saxon Hodges attempted the race for the first time.  However Greg Westerman held off the challenge from the boys and managed to hold them off in the exciting sprint finish.  In the seventeen kilometre event Lucy Regan managed to hold off the determined Mat Garland & Jeremy Scott.

Twelve senior riders lined up to race the clock in the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Road Time Trial Championships over ten kilometres.  All competitors rode well in the calm conditions; results will be announced at the club presentation night, date yet to be set.

At the completion of the time trial, twenty one competitors faced the starter for the thirty kilometre road race.  The young guns in Ellen Marks, Tom Regan and Isaac Gilmore held off Brodie Pearce, Terry Withers and Mick Marshall over the last few kilometres to claim victory.  Big improvers on the day were Greg Hodges and Tony Aichinger, with fastest time going to Paul Fellows.  Don’t forget to cast your votes for the Tiny Hart Award for the member of your bunch that puts in that extra effort and does the hard work.

Nominations are still being accepted by the club president Paddy Robertson, for the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Junior and Senior Cyclist of the year.  For more information contact the club executive through the website.  Racing will continue as normal this weekend for the juniors and seniors commencing at 1.30 pm.  

The track season is due to commence on the 4^th of October.  Mark your Calender for the Wagga Wagga Golden Wheel Race which will be held down at the track on the 4th and 5th of November.  As always club training sessions continue on Monday and Wednesday at 4:30 pm at the track. New members are most welcome and can access information from the club web site www.waggacyclingclub.com.au.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 6 Aug 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 5 August 2006

Spring arrived early on Saturday and twenty junior and senior riders faced the starter over various distances. In the five kilometre race a flying Lachlan Scott led the field home followed by Zach Marshall, Saxon Hodges and Jessica Marshall. In the seventeen kilometre event Mat Garland & Jeremy Scott crossed the line together followed by James English. Greg Westerman in his first ride over the distance performed well. The senior riders lined up for the forty kilometre road race,  Greg Scott and Glen Ross held off a fast finishing scratch bunch to take first and second place followed by Chris Wilcox  in third place.

Eight Wagga Cycle Club junior riders travelled to Sydney on Friday to compete in the NSW under 15 and 17 road race championships. The riders enjoyed mixed success with Paul fellows claiming the bronze medal in the under seventeen boy’s event. Dirk Roshier also rode well and was unlucky not to score a medal due to a mechanical failure metres from the finish. Ellen Marks and Caitlin Brookes rode consistently in the under 17 girl’s event to finish fourth and seventh respectfully. In the under 15 boys race Brodie Pearse finished ninth and Isaac Gilmore fifteenth in a hotly contested event. Jamie Green and Tom Regan also rode well. 

Three Wagga senior riders also travelled to Chiltern on Saturday to compete in the last Riverina Point Score Race for the year. The event was staged over 99 kilometres, and Wagga’s Simon Haworth claimed victory with Ian Gunn taking third place on the podium. Sorcha Flett also rode well but was forced withdraw.

Nominations are still being accepted by the club president Paddy Robertson, for the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Junior and Senior Cyclist of the year.  For more information contact the club executive through the website. Racing will continue as normal this weekend for the juniors commencing at 1.30 pm. The Wagga Cycling Club Senior Time Trial Championships will be staged this Weekend commencing at 2.00 pm. A Road race will be run as normal at the completion of the time trial. With the Track season just around the corner watch this column over the coming weeks for dates to remember.  As always club training sessions continue on Monday and Wednesday at 4:30 pm at the track. New members are most welcome and can access information from the club web site www.waggacyclingclub.com.au.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

posted 31 July 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article

Another glorious winter afternoon greeted junior cyclists as they prepared to challenge the stop watch in the Wagga Wagga Cycle Club junior Road Time Trial Championships. All the riders gave their best over distances ranging from three to eight kilometres in all age groups. Results will be announced at the Club presentation night.

At the completion of the Time Trial Event sixteen junior and senior riders lined up to contest the thirty kilometre road race. A fast pace was set from the start and a number of riders were dropped prior to the fifteen kilometre turn. In the run for home Ian Gunn riding off scratch secured a solo win followed by Brodie Pearse and Steve Taylor.

Six Wagga senior riders travelled to Cootamundra on Saturday to contest a 66 kilometre inter club handicap event.  Wagga’s Lionel Harmer rode well to take second place overall, with other Wagga Cycle Club members  Dirk Roshier (6^th), Simon Haworth (8^th) and Steve Marks (10^th) finishing in the top ten. Nigel Irvine and Paul Fellows from Wagga also contested the event and both rode strongly.

Several Wagga Cycle Club junior riders will be travelling to Sydney this weekend to contest the state NSW under fifteen and seventeen road race, time trial and criteruim championships. All club members have been training hard and should produce some excellent performances all going well. Good luck to all Wagga competitors.

 Nominations are now being accepted by the club president Paddy Robertson, for the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Junior and Senior Cyclist of the year.  For more information contact the club executive through the website. Racing will continue as normal this weekend with juniors commencing at 1.30 pm and seniors at 2.00 pm.

Club Training sessions continue on Monday and Wednesday at 4:30 pm at the track. As always new members are most welcome and can access information from the club web site www.waggacyclingclub.com.au.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

posted 24 July 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article –22 July 2006

Thirty eight junior and senior cyclists enjoyed the fine weather on Saturday whilst competing in the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Road Race Championships.  Racing began with the under 9 boys and girls.  Saxon Hodges continued his excellent form in coming home first followed by Lochlan Scott and Zachary Marshall.  Virginia Carroll was the first girl across the line.  In the under 11 boy’s event James English fresh from a short break off the bike held off a fast finishing Greg Westerman just in front of Jonathon Carroll.  The under 11 girls battled out a close contest with Jessica Marshall and Alice Ham riding side by side for the majority of the race with Jess just pipping Alice on the line.

Only four riders contested the under 13 event over 17 km.  First home in the boys division was Matthew Garlan followed by Jeremy Scott.  Lucy Regan and Sarah English continued their friendly rivalry with Lucy winning the day.  The under 15 boys took on the 40 km course with the under 17 girls.  In the boys event Blocka Pearce out sprinted an improving Happy Gilmore followed by Jamie Green.  Andrew Ham was fourth rider home in a great effort in his first ride over this distance.  In the under 17 girls event three riders kept pace with the boys.  Caitlyn Brooks claimed victory over Tara Bryan with Ellen Marks puncturing. 

The senior divisions were split into three grades.  In C grade Steve Taylor came home in front of Greg Scott, David Ham and Greg Hodges over the 40 km event.  Lindsay Jordan continues to impress and took out the B grade championship, followed closely by Kris Whybrow, Bill Higginson, Ian Hume and Greg Debreese.  The combined A grade and under 17 men’s road race was contested over 54 km.  This race gave the young guns a chance to give it to the old fellows.  Paul Fellows and Dirk Roshier attacked from the onset and were countered by Simon Haworth.  Ian Gunn punctured at the 30 km mark and Mick Marshall and Luke Butler fought for survival to stay in touch.  The finish line in site, Roshier and Fellows sprinted after a good lead out from Marshall, but Simon Haworth was too strong being first over the line.  Placing’s for the under 17 men’s was Paul Fellows followed by Dirk Roshier.  The A grade going to Simon Haworth from Luke Butler and Mick Marshall.

This Saturday 29^th July sees the staging of the junior time trial championships commencing at 1:30 pm.  Racing will be as normal for the seniors.  The senior time trial championship date to be advised.

Nominations are now being accepted by the club president Paddy Robertson, for the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Cyclist of the year.  For more information contact the club executive through the website.

Club Training sessions continue on Monday and Wednesday at 4:30 pm at the track. As always new members are most welcome and can access information from the club web site www.waggacyclingclub.com.au.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 18 July 2006

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 16 July 2006

The heavens opened on Saturday and brought some much needed rain to the region. Due to the inclement weather conditions no junior racing was conducted on the weekend. However the Senior Riverina Road Racing and Time Trial Championships went ahead and 22 riders travelled from throughout the Riverina to Wagga to compete despite the conditions

In the A Grade 54 kilometre Scratch Road Race Brendan Washington from Lavington staged a solo attack about 20 kilometres from home to secure a dominant victory. The rest of the field chased hard with local rider Simon Haworth claiming second place followed by Paul Clancy (Griffith), David Stallan (Albury) and Phil Twigg (Griffith).  Washington continued his dominance in the 10 kilometre Time Trial setting the fastest time for the day of 15:13. Paul Clancy recorded the second fastest time followed by Simon Haworth. These riders also took out the top three overall championship places.

The B Grade 54 Kilometre Road Race proved to be a very tactical event with a number of riders attacking during the course of the race to be chased down and brought back to the bunch. This set the stage for an exciting sprint finish. First across the line was Allan Dudderidge (Albury) followed closely by local riders Steve Marks, Luke Butler and Mick Marshall. In the time trial event it was a Wagga trifecta with Steve Marks setting the fastest time of 16:15 followed by Mick Marshall and Ian Gunn. Marks secured the overall B Grade medal with Dudderidge and Marshall filling the minor placing’s

Local Rider Lindsay Jordan claimed the quinella in the C Grade Division finishing first in the Road Race and the time trial. Paul Brooker (Cootamundra), Veronica Dudderidge (Albury) and Steve Taylor (Wagga) took out the minor placing’s. Due to his consistent form Jordan also claimed the overall C Grade Championship with Brooker and Dudderidge joining him on the podium. Also a special thankyou to all the officials and Marshal’s who braved the wet conditions in the staging of the event.

This Saturday 22 July 2006 sees the staging of the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Road Race Club Championships at the Elizabeth Avenue venue. Medals will be on offer in all junior age groups and senior divisions. Junior racing will commence at 1:30 pm and seniors at 2 pm. All riders are asked to be registered and ready to race no later than 1 pm. 

 29 July 2006 will be the date for the Individual Time Trial Club Championships. The venue will be at Elizabeth Avenue commencement times to be advised.

Club Training sessions will recommence on Monday 17 July 2006 at 4:30 pm at the track. As always new members are most welcome and can access information from the club web site www.waggacyclingclub.com.au.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 9 July 2006

12 Wagga Cycle Club junior riders travelled to the ACT over the weekend to compete in the Canberra Junior Tour.  It was never going to be an easy task for the Wagga riders faced with a challenging undulating course, varying weather conditions, and some very strong junior riders entering from around Australia and New Zealand in all age groups. Reports back from the Tour indicated that all the Wagga riders competed fiercely but experienced difficulties due to bicycle mechanical failures, the nature of the very hilly terrain and the elite level of some of the competitors. The most successful Wagga rider for the weekend was Lucy Regan who competed in the Under 13 Girls Division. Lucy claimed second place in the Sunday road race and fourth overall in the general tour classification for her division.

This Saturday sees the staging of the senior Riverina Road Race and Individual Time Trial Championships commencing at 12:30 pm at Elizabeth Avenue. The road races will be conducted over three grades in a scratch race format, and all entries are to be submitted to Barry O’Hagan by Wednesday 12 July 2006. Any club members who are able to assist in the running of this event please contact the club president Paddy Robertson. Junior racing also recommences this weekend and all junior riders who wish to compete should be registered and ready to race by 1:30 pm.

In coming events mark Saturday 22 July 2006 on the calendar as the date for the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Road Race Club Championships and 29 July 2006 for the Individual Time Trial Club Championships. The venue will be at Elizabeth Avenue commencement times to be advised.

Club Training sessions will be suspended over the school holidays to give the junior riders a much needed rest. Training will resume on Monday 17 July 2006 at 4:30 pm at the track. As always new members are most welcome and can access information from the club web site www.waggacyclingclub.com.au.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 2 July 2006

The gloomy Weather did not deter 30 junior and senior riders from competing in the Wagga Wagga Cycle Club road races on Saturday. In the 5 kilometre event Cameron Scott continued his excellent form in taking first place followed by his brother Lachlan,  with a flying Max Housden taking third place and the fastest time. Andrew Ham finished first in the 17 Kilometre race, claiming the fastest time, followed by Jeremy Scott and Baden Housden.

22 senior riders faced the starter for the 40 kilometre road race.  Isaac Gilmore broke away at the 20 kilometre turn round in a solo effort but was caught by Ellen Marks, Caitlin Brookes and Tom Regan in an exciting finish. Greg Scott in a solid ride kept the flag flying for the master’s riders rounding out the top five. Fastest time for the day was taken out by Dirk Roschier.

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club riders Simon Howarth, Ian Gunn and Nigel Irvine travelled to Cootamundra on Saturday to contest the 66 Kilometre Coota to Coolac Riverina Point score race.  Michael Tolhurst and Andrew Mohr from Canberra took first and second place with Brendan Washington claiming third and Simon Howarth fourth.

12 Wagga Cycle Club junior riders will travel to the ACT this weekend to compete in the Canberra Junior Tour. The gruelling undulating courses will test all of our riders and best of luck to them all.

Club Training sessions will be suspended over the school holidays to give the junior riders a much needed rest. Training will resume on Monday 17 July 2006 at 4:30 pm at the track. There will be no junior racing this week however senior racing continues this weekend at Elizabeth Avenue commencing at 2:00 pm.

As always new members are most welcome and can access information from the club web site www.waggacyclingclub.com.au.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 27 May 2006 

Beautiful weather greeted members of the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club for the first race of the road season.  In the 5 km training event Alice Ham beat home a fast finishing Saxon Hodges, with Zac Marshall 3^rd.  In the 10 km training event 1^st home was Max Housden followed by Andrew Ham and Greg Westerman.  In the 17 km training event the English family made it a double with Sarah finishing in 1^st, closely followed by her brother James, with Jeremy Scott 3^rd.  Matt Garlan rode well recording the fastest time. It is encouraging to see so many junior riders out enjoying the road training.

In the senior 40 km training event large number of riders attacked the distance.  During the race several groups formed which set the stage for an exciting finish.  1^st across the line with the fastest time was Simon Haworth, followed by Steve Marks, Nigel Irvine, Brodie Pearce and Mick Marshall.

On the 21^st of May, whilst in Sydney competing at the State Criterium Championships Natasha Pearse was named NSW Cyclist of the Year in the Junior U/17 women's category and James English was awarded the Jackson Pascoe Junior Cycling Championship Memorial Trophy 2006. Both cyclists had an outstanding year and represented their club with distinction.  Congratulations to both riders.

Training continues for all club riders at the track on Monday and Wednesdays commencing at 4:30 pm, under the supervision of club coach Bob Robertson.  New members are most welcome and can access information from the club web site www.waggacyclingclub.com.au.  Don’t forget road training continues this weekend from Elizabeth Avenue, with juniors commencing at 1:30 pm and seniors at 2 pm.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 21 May 2006

Another successful weekend for Wagga Junior Cycling.  14 juniors travelled up to Sydney for the NSW State Criterium and the Country Road Championships.  Sarah English excelled for the Wagga club bringing home the Gold in both events in the Under 13 Girls with convincing wins. Paul Fellows returned to form taking out the gold in the under 17 male’s state criterium and bronze in the country road race.  Not to be completely out done by his sister, James English road consistently wining silver in both events for the under 11s.  Lucy Regan was another consistent performer in the under 13 girls winning bronze in the criterium and silver in the road race.  Representing the under 17 girls, Natasha Pearce took out the silver medal for the criterium with team mate Ellen Marks taking out the bronze medal in the road race.  Also performing well for the Wagga Club included Caitlin Brooks, Tara Bryan, Jamie Green, Matthew Garlan, Isaac Gilmore, Thomas Regan, Dirk Roshier and Brodie Pearce.  Congratulation to all the riders, they are a credit to the club.  A big thanks also needs to go to the parents and supporters who made the trip.

For those who remained in Wagga, another training ride took place.  Pushing the 5 km out to 6 km this week, riding well included Zachary Marshall, Joe Wallace and Alice Hams.  In the 10 km distance, training hard this week was Andrew Ham, William Carroll and Gregary Westerman.  Due to the state championships not many turned up to ride the 17 km ride, Baden Housden and Jeremy Scott pushed each other for the distance.  In the seniors the 3 minute bunch of Ross, Jordan, Hume and Ham held of the scratch markers of Gun, Robertson and Marshall in a good ride.

Don’t forget to add these coming events to your calendar, the Wagga Motors 120km Handicap race to be held Saturday 10 June and the Microtech Open Butch Menz Memorial 70km Handicap race on Sunday 11 June.  Entries for both events close Sunday 28^th May. 

The wait is finally over.  Racing commences this Saturday 27^th May.  Juniors commence at 1:30 pm sharp with seniors to follow.  Until next week keep training and ride safe.

Posted 14 May 2006

Another beautiful weekend for cycling.  With still no word on when permission will be given to commence club racing, a training ride took place from Elizabeth Avenue.  Of the juniors Saxon Hodges, Virginia Carroll and Jessica Marshall rode well.  In the 10 km distance Therese English showed the rest of the mums how it was done by donning the lycra and clicking in the cleats, well done.  Other juniors riding well included Johnathon Carroll, Matthew Garlan and Lucy Regan.

A number of the senior riders joined the training ride with Paul Fellows, Bill Robertson and Rob Housden riding well.  Just a reminder to anyone wishing to join the cycling club for a club race or training ride must be members of Cylcing NSW.  Contact club licensing secretary Steve Marks.

Nine senior riders travelled to Cootamundra over the weekend to contest the Hay Carters and Coota to Coolac races.  Simon Howarth finished in the top ten and Sorcha Flett was the first women home on Saturday.

Congratulations goes to Paul Fellows who has been selected to travel to Noumea to ride with a Junior Development Team, heading off on the 4^th June for a week.  Have fun and ride hard.

Next week end will see a number of the Wagga juniors make their way to Sydney for the NSW State Criterium Championship and the Country Road Championships.  We wish them all the best.

Events to be added to your calendar include the Wagga Motors 120km Handicap race to be held Saturday 10 June and the Microtech Open Butch Menz Memorial 70km Handicap race on Sunday 11 June.  Entries for both events close Sunday 28^th May.  Until next week keep training and ride safe.

Posted 18 Apr 2006

    Riverina Leader

The Easter Bunny has been, the chocolate has been gobbled and the waistlines are bulging. The solution – get on your bike. That is exactly what the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club members are looking forward to doing. They are all looking for some serious riding to stop the joints freezing up.

Since the end of track season, riders have been busy getting their road bikes dusted off for some serious stuff on the road. Unfortunately, the club has not yet received the all clear to start club road racing however training runs can still be organized on Saturday afternoons on the Elizabeth Avenue course.

The next major event is the Junior 2 Day Tour on the 6th and 7th of May. The club is looking for all the help it can get. Please say yes if asked. Better still, how about offering your services before being asked. It is just a matter of ringing Paddy or Neil.

Bob’s training is still on at the track every Monday and Wednesday evening commencing at 4.30 pm with road bikes. Seniors, juniors and beginners are all welcome. Seniors, don’t forget to keep an eye on the interclub series.
 

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