Newspaper 2007

Posted 18 Dec 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 19 December 2007

Another windy night at the track tested the riders and their skills last Wednesday night. The pocket rockets Henry Davis was the first to taste victory from Sebastian Quirk and Brandon Ellis, in the next race Sebastian took out the race closely followed by Brandon and Jackson Wykes in third. In the 2 lapper unfortunately Brandon and Sebastian clipped wheels and came down on the far side of the track, luckily with just a few scratches, but letting Jackson Wykes take the race with Henry Davis in second. All the boys were very deserving of a McDonalds award this week putting a smile back on their faces, a big thank you to Dr English for making sure they were both ok. With smaller numbers due to the carols by candlelight  the U/11 A’s and B’s combined to give us some very exciting racing. The 1 lap h/cap was won by Lachlan Hovious closely followed by Bailey Ellis and Saxby Harrison and in the 2 lapper Bailey managed to hold on for a win. The scratch race was a hard fought race in the wind with Saxon Hodges riding a good race to win from Saxby Harrison and Zac Marshall. The U/13’s and 15’s also combined with Robert Smith winning the 2 lap h/cap from Greg Westerman and Emma Apolony and Greg getting the better of them to win the 3 lapper. The scratch race was ridden into a fairly strong wind with Tom Hindmarsh staying away from the field to win from a fast finishing Jeremy Scott and Lucy Regan. All the winners received McDonalds awards for their efforts.

The seniors B grade 2 lap h/cap was won by Alex Ross, Lyn Hart second and Steve Taylor close for third. In the A grade Nigel Irvine took the honours from Tom Regan and Paul Fellows. The 5 lap h/cap was an all in race with Brodie Pearse, Josh Apolony and Steve Marks sharing the money. The wind had picked up again by the scratch race making it a race of tactics, B grades 15 lapper was ridden well by Josh Apolony taking the win from Jamie Rudie and Isaac Gilmore and the 20 lap A grade was a close finish with Tom Regan taking it on the line from Brodie Pearse and Bill Robertson in third.

Last Saturday Ellen Marks finished 4^th in the NSW U/19’s Individual Pursuit in Sydney. This weekend our Under 19’s, Ellen Marks, Netasha Pearse, Paul Fellows and Dirk Roshier will travel to Sydney again for the NSW championships. We wish them all good luck in their chosen events and will bring you results in the New Year,

Posted 10 Dec 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 12 December 2007

Wagga cycling was lucky not to have rain on Wednesday and a full and exciting programme of racing was held. In the pocket rockets Noah Bruce won the first 1 lapper to Sebastian Quirk and Brandon Ellis in the next Brandon Ellis rode strong off scratch to win from his brother Bailey and Sebastian third. In the scratch Noah once again took the honours from a fast finishing Jackson Wykes and Sebastian in third, each of the winners receiving a McDonalds award. Next was the U/11B grade, Bede Funnell rode well to win the 1 lapper from Connor Higgins and Charlie Hamilton. In the 2 lap h/cap Darcy Irvine with his wonderful smile picked up first with Charlie Hamilton doing the same in the scratch race closely followed by Saxby Harrison and Connor Higgins. The U/11A’s the 1 and 2 lap h/caps were both won by Kruse Harrison with Dot and Edwina Funnell taking out the minor places and in the scratch race Saxon Hodges picked up the win closely followed by Zac Marshall and Lachlan Scott. The U/13’s saw Tom Hindmarsh ride two good rides off the front in the 2 and 3 lap h/caps, pushing into a very strong headwind, to hold off a fast finishing field. In the scratch race James English proved too strong for Greg Westerman on the line with Cameron Scott in third. In the U/15’s 2 lap h/cap Lucy Regan was first Max Pearse second and Matthew Garlan third with the positions changing in the 4 lapper with Matthew taking the honours from  Lucy and Max. In the scratch race Matthew once again finished first closely followed by Jeremy Scott and Max Pearse in third. All the winners in the juniors receiving a Mc Donalds award for their efforts.

In the Seniors programme Josh Apolony took out the B grade 2 lap h/cap from Greg Hodges and Ellen Marks and the A grade Bill Robertson first from Tom Regan and Nigel Irvine. The 5 lap h/cap was won by Adrian Hamilton from James Rendall and Isacc Gilmore. The highlight of the night was the 40 lap Madison, seven teams of two were picked out of the Wagga and Albury riders. Each team  threw their partners repeatedly round the track into a strong gusting wind, accumulating points for each sprint lap. The eventual winners being Ellen Marks and Paul Fellow on 45 points, Bill Robertson and Mick Marshall on 26 and Dirk Roshier and Natasha Pearse on 16. the skills shown by all the riders including U/17’s Tom Regan, Josh Apolony and Jamie Green was a credit to themselves and their clubs. For the rest of the riders a 20 lap graded scratch race was run with the back markers getting up to win, James Rendell first Isacc Gilmore second and Jamie Rudy third.

Posted 25 Nov 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 5 December 2007

Cycling was lucky with the weather again last Wednesday with a full programme getting through before the heavens opened up with a spectacular light show. The pocket rockets went round with their usual enthusiasm and smiles all riding hard to take home the McDonalds awards for first place in each event. Brandon Ellis and Henry Davis winning the l lappers and Sebastian Quirk the two lap h/cap. In the U/11B’s Connor Higgins won the 1 lap h/cap, Saxby Harrison the 2 lapper and Joe Wallace racing well to win the 2 lap scratch with Bede Funnell and Charlie Harrison taking out the minor places. In the U/11A’s the McDonalds awards went to Jessica Marshall in the 1 lap h/cap, the 2 lap went to Lachlan Scott and the scratch race was split up into two races with Edwina Funnell taking out the first and Emily Bruce the second. The U/13’s are always a very competitive age group and Greg Westerman rode will to take out the 2 lap H/cap, Zac Marshall riding up from the U/11 took out the 3 lapper and in a very tight finish James English rode well to take out the 5 lap scratch race from Cameron Scott.  In the U/15’s Erin Doyle stayed away from the bunch to win the 2 and 4 lap H/cp with Matthew Garlan just getting home to take out the 6 lap scratch. 

The seniors started their programme with a B Grade 2 lap H/cap, first was Steve Taylor closely followed by Lyn Hart and Naomi Pinto, home briefly from Melbourne. A grade was won by Mick Marshall second Bill Robertson and third Tom Regan. Next was an All in 5 lap H/cap with the whole group coming together in the last lap for an exciting finish, Bill Robertson took the honours this time from Daniel McIntyre and Brodie Pearse. With the weather closing fast the handicapper threw in an ‘All in” graded 20 lap scratch race to finish the programme with the stronger of the U/15 riding up as well. In a very exciting finish the master of the track, Bill Robertson managed to hold of young guns Brodie Pearse and Tom Regan on the line.

The Juniors travelled to Gosford recently to contest the Country Championships and came home with 12 Gold, 6 Silver and 4 Bronze medals for their efforts an outstanding achievement for the squad of U/9’s to U/17’s. The winners were

U/9, Zac Marshall 3 Gold, Bede Funnell 3 Bronze.

U/11, Saxon Hodges 3 Gold

U/13 G, Emma Apolony 2 Gold, 1 Bronze; Edwina Funnell 1 Gold, 2 Silver

U/15 M, Matthew Garlan 3 Silver

U/15 G, Lucy Regan 3 Gold

Posted 25 Nov 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 28 November 2007

Last Wednesday saw the weather clear just in time for cycling and hold off long enough to complete a full night of racing. The McDonalds awards were up for the grabs to all winners of the junior races and Jackson Wykes took home the first with a win in the 1 lap h/cap, Sebastian Quirk second and Henry Davis in third. In the second 1 lapper Henry Davis rode a good race to win from Jackson Wykes and Brandon Ellis with his brother Bailey winning the 2 lapper from a fast finishing Brandon and Sebastian Quirk in third. In the U/11B grade Charlie Hamilton held on to win from Joe Wallace and Lachlan Hovious in the l lapper with Darcy Irvine, riding up a grade on a fixed wheel, winning the 2 lapper from Lachlan Hovious and Charlie Hamilton. In the scratch race Joe Wallace, hungry for a McDonalds award, won from Charlie Hamilton and Bede Funnell. In the U/11A’s Jessica Marshall had a good night winning both the 1 and 2 lap h/caps with the minor places being filled by her brother Zac, Saxon Hodges and Emily Bruce. The 3 lap scratch was a hard fought race with plenty of pace on, Saxon Hodges held off Edwina Funnell on the line with Lachlan Scott finishing in third. The U/13’s saw Edwina Funnell ride up a grade and take out both the 2 and 3 lap h/caps, Emma Apolony, Greg Westerman and  Louis Funnell taking the minor places. In the 5 lap scratch race Greg Westerman showed determination to chase down Tom Hindmarsh with Cameron Scott finishing a close third. In the U/15’s Erin Doyle stayed away in the 2 lap h/cap to win from Jeremy Scott and Max Pearse with Lucy Regan winning the 4 lapper form Max Pearse and Max Housden. Matthew Garlan won the scratch race in a close finish from Jeremy Scott and Lucy Regan in third.

The seniors got the legs started with two five-lap heats with the first five in each heat going into a final later in the program. After that the B grade lined up on the fence for a 2 lap h/cap with Greg Scott taking out the honours from Greg Hodges and Matt Lees from Albury. In the A grade Lindsay Jordan managed to stay away from a fast finishing Dirk Roshier and Bill Robertson holding on for third. The five lap final was next withTom Regan winning from Daniel McIntyre and David Mann both from Albury with the consolation final being won by James Rendell Steve Taylor second and  Greg Scott in third. The 15 lap B grade scratch race was a good race with a number of the U/15’s riding up. Josh Apolony won the race on the line from Isaac Gilmore and Jason Condon taking out third with the U/15’s not far behind. A grade rode a 20 lap scratch race with plenty of pace on and an attack in the middle stages from Daniel McIntyre of Albury. Dirk Roshier lead the field home in the final lap to be just taken on the line by Paul Fellows and Bill Robertson taking out third. A big thank you to all the Albury riders that make the trek each week.

Next weekend Ian Gunn, Sorcha Flett, Simon Haworth, Dan Uden and Lionel Harmer will represent the club in the Tour of Bright, we wish them all good luck and a safe ride to the finish line. 

Paul Fellows has returned successful from representing Australia in the Oceania championships in New Zealand. Paul won silver in the Sprints, silver in the Keiren and silver in the Team Sprint, a fantastic effort. His sights will now be set on State Championships in December.

Posted 19 Nov 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 22 November 2007

After a hot day, cycling saw a perfect night for racing with the wind dropping just before the first race. Seventy-one seniors and juniors riders faced the starter with their families packing the hill for an entertaining night of racing. Pocket rockets are the juniors of the club from the age of 5 up who are able to ride any bike and are allowed brakes. Pocket rocket Darcy Irvine tried out a new bike with a fixed wheel this week, under the coaches eye, in the hope of going up a grade next week and did very well taking out first place in all three h/cap events and receiving a McDonalds award for his efforts. Minor places in the pocket rockets 1 lappers going to James Silling, Henry Davis and Sebastian Quirk with the 2 lapper minor places going to Brandon Ellis and Henry Davis. In the U/11B’s Bede Funnell rode a good race to win the one lap h/cap from Saxby Harrison and Charlie Hamilton with Saxby getting the better of them winning the 2 lapper. The scratch race was closely contested with Charlie Hamilton getting a win for the night in front of Joe Wallace and Bede Funnell. The U/11A’s 1 lap h/cap was won by back marker Edwina Funnell who rode so well the coach had her ride up in the next age group as well, minor places went to Lachlan Scott and Dot Funnell. In the 2 lapper Emily Bruce rode well to finish first, Dot Funnell second and Lachlan Scott in third. The 3 lap scratch race was won again this week by Zac Marshall who has made this race his specialty with Lachlan Scott second and Edwina Funnell third. The U/13’s 2 lap h/cap was won by James English from Jonathan Carroll and Edwina Funnell, who was riding up, with the 3 lapper going to Cameron Scott in a close finish from James English and Edwina Funnell again in third. The 5 lap scratch race saw James English again too strong for Cameron Scott and Jonathan Carroll finishing third. The U/15’s 2 lap h/cap was won by Stephanie Tracey from Albury closely followed by Max Pearse and Baden Housden. In the 4 lapper Jeremy Scott held on to win from Lucy Regan and Robert Smith and the Scratch race was won by Matthew Garlan from a fast finishing Max Housden and Max Pearse. All the junior winners receiving a McDonalds award for their efforts.

The seniors programme started with an Italian Pursuit to get the heart started and the legs warmed up followed by the 2 lap B grade h/cap. First place went to Lyn Hart closely followed by Steve Taylor and Troy Brooker who also took out the point for worker of the bunch. In the A grade 2 lapper Tom Regan picked up first from Steve Marks and Bill Robertson with Nigel Irvine taking the worker points. Next came an all in 5 lap h/cap, definitely not for the faint hearted, with all the riders coming together in the last lap. Dirk Roshier proved the stronger on the line from Paul Burton and Tom Regan in third with Daniel McIntyre from Albury taking out worker points. The last race of the evening was a pointscore race in the 3 grades. Glenn Ross won C grade from Steve Taylor and Nick Smith from Albury. B Grade Ellen Marks form James Rendell and a countback for third with Isaac Gilmore winning the last sprint to take it out and A grade was won by Dirk Roshier from Tom Regan and Daniel McIntyre.  Congratulations to Simon Haworth and Ian Gunn for their great results in the John Woodman Memorial, Wagga to Albury, finishing 3^rd and 6^th.

Posted 12 Nov 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 14 November 2007

In windy and cold conditions last Wednesday the club saw a good turn up for a hard night of racing. The pocket rockets pushed into a head wind for their 1 lap h/cap with Yannik Wigetilaka back for his first ride this season looking fantastic in his tiger helmet and bright yellow bike to take the win from Noah Bruce and Zach Burton. Darcy Irvin showed determination and a beautiful smile to take out the second 1 lapper and also the 2 lap h/cap from Bailey Ellis and Noah Bruce. In the Under 11B’s Lachlan Hovious rode well to win the 1 lap from Saxby Harrison and Joe Wallace with Saxby getting the better of Joe in the 2 lap. The scratch race saw a hard fought race into the wind with Joe Wallace proving the stronger from Bede Funnell and Lachlan Hovious. The U/13’s and 15’s warmed up with a sprint derby then all in for a 2 lap h/cap, limit marker Tom Hindmarsh pushed hard into a strong wind to win from Emma Apolony and Louis Funnell. In the 3 lapper  the scratch markers got up with Max Pearse winning from Baden Housden and Lucy Regan. The 5 lap scratch was won by James English, Cameron Scott second and Greg Westerman third. The seniors started the evening with a Team sprint with 5 teams of 3 going against the clock, the winning team with a time of 1.42.14 was D McIntyre, I Gilmore and J Apolony. B grade 2 lap h/cap was won by Steve Taylor from Lyn Hart and Greg Scott with Bill Robertson taking out A grade from Mick Marshall and Steve Marks. The next race was an all in 5 Lap H/cap the wind took the toll on the field with Bill Robertson again taking the honours second Tom Regan and third Nigel Irvine. The B grade scratch was won by Netasha Pearse, Josh Apolony second and Isaac Gilmore third and the A grade scratch won by Paul Fellows from Dirk Roshier and Jamie Green third.

Paul Fellows has left for New Zealand this week to ride in the U/19 Australian Team to contest the Oceania Championships we all wish him every success. Riding continues at the track tonight. 

Posted 6 Nov 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 7 Novemberr 2007

The running of the Wagga Golden Wheelrace carnival was held over the weekend, unfortunately Saturdays racing was disrupted by bad weather. Sunday saw an overcast sky but the club was able to hold a very successful day of racing. The programme included races from U/9’s up to the senior grades with a wheel race held for each. All the Wagga riders road well with most picking up some prize money throughout the days events with juniors Zac Marshall and Jonathon Carroll successful in winning their age division Wheelraces. The Telstra Shop Golden Wheelrace honours this year went to our very own Paul Fellows who took it out in a sensational sprint to the finish line. Paul takes home a $1000 cash, the Diamonds on Baylis Pendant and a Sash. Not to be outdone Ellen Marks won the Orthodontics Wagga Women’s Wheelrace with a gutsy ride, her prize $300 and a Sash. Ellen also came 2nd in the Rules Club 2 lap Open Wheelrace with yet again another fantastic ride. Ellen and Paul have been riding together with the Wagga Cycle Club since they were Pocket Rockets, and have trained and ridden at State, National and last year the Junior Olympics level together. Winning these races is a fantastic achievement for both of them and the Wagga Cycle Club. Congratulations and a huge thank you to all that competed and helped with the setting up and running of the carnival in such trying conditions. Racing will continue tonight at the track and a reminder to those that haven’t brought in a raffle prize. This weekend will see the running of the John Woodman Memorial Wagga to Albury Handicap, good luck to all those riding and a reminder that entries for the Central Coast track Carnival, hosting the NSW Country track championships closes on Sunday 11^th.

Posted 29 Oct 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 31 October 2007

Last weeks racing was cut short due to the long awaited rain. The juniors were lucky enough to get in a full programme of racing with the seniors  getting in a heart starter before the heavens opened up. Pocket rockets newcomer Jackson Wykes started the night with a win in both 1 lap h/cap’s with Noah Bruce Brandon and Bailey Ellis filling in the minor places. The 2-lap h/cap was won by a fast finishing Henry Davis from Brandon Ellis and Bailey Ellis third. The under 11B’s shared the podium around this week, Saxby Harrison winning the 1 lap h/cap from Angus South and Charlie Hamilton. Charlie Hamilton won the 2-lap h/cap from Bede Funnell and Lachlan Hovious, with Joe Wallace proving too strong for Charlie Hamilton and Lachlan Hovious in the scratch race. In the Under 11A’s Jacob Watts had a good win in the 1 lap h/cap followed by Emily Bruce and Zac Marshall The 2 lap h/cap was won by Saxon Hodges, Lachlan Scott in second and Zac Marshall  in third with the three of them finishing in the same order in the scratch race. The Wagga Golden Wheelrace carnival will be held this Saturday and Sunday at the Kincaid Street Track. All grades from U/9 up to the seniors have received good entries with the Wheelrace attracting some of the best riders in NSW, Victoria and the ACT. Last years winner Tom Palmer will be back, racing in his rainbow colours, after winning a gold medal in the Junior World championships in Mexico and setting a new Australian record in the 1 km Time Trial. If you have ever wanted to watch top line track racing in your own back yard get down to the Kincaid Street Track this weekend. For more information visit the Wagga cycle club website www.waggacyclingclub.com

Posted 22 Oct 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 24 October 2007

The Wagga Cycle Club enjoyed their first night of competition on the newly resurfaced track. The pocket rockets started the night with a 1 lap h/cap, James Silling finished first in front of Henry Davis and Sebastian Quirk. In the second 1 lapper Darcy Irvine beat home Bailey Ellis and Sebastian took out third. The 2 lap h/cap Sebastian came home in first Henry Davis second and James Silling third. In the under 11’s B grade Lachlan Hovious won the 1 lap h/cap from Angus South and Charlie Harrison. In the 2 lap h/cap Lachlan Hovious once again won from Angus South and Bede Funnell with Joe Wallace winning the 2 lap scratch race. Saxon Hodges won the U/11A’s 1 lap h/cap with Lachlan Scott and Jacob Watts taking out the minor places. In the 2 lap h/cap Jessica Marshall held off a fast finishing field to win and Saxon Hodges took out the 3 lap scratch race from Lachlan Scott and Zac Marshall. In the U/13’s James English won the 2 lap h/cap from Cameron Scott and Greg Westerman with Cameron taking out the 3 lapper and James English making it a double in the 5 lap scratch race.  The Under 15’s 2 lap h/cap was won by Albury rider Jeff Miles from Robert Smith and Max Housden. Matthew Garlan took out the 4 lapper from Max Pearse and Robert Smith with Matthew Garlan again winning the scratch race from Max Pearse and Jeremy Scott.

The seniors started the evening with a series of 3 lap sprint derbys to get the hearts started. The next two races were 5 lap handicapped heats with the first 8 in each heat to the finals. The winner of the final was Steve Taylor from Paul Burton and Dean Hart with the consolation final going to Netasha Pearse from Liz Regan and Ashley Humbert. The C grade 12-lap scratch was won by Greg Scott from Glen Ross and Greg Hodges. B grade 12 lap scratch was won by Ellen Marks from Netasha Pearse and Lindsay Jordon and the 20 lap A grade scratch was won by Paul Fellows from Peter Trelour and David Mann from Albury.

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 17 October 2007

Track racing saw perfect weather for another competitive night of cycling at the Kincaid Street velodrome. The pocket rockets kicked of the night with a 1 lap handicap, Noah Bruce finished first in front of new comer Brandon Ellis and Sebastian Quirk. In the second 1 lapper Brandon Ellis beat home his brother Bailey and Sebastian took out third. The 2 lap h/cap saw new rider James Silling home first Sebastian second and Brandon third. In the under 11’s B grade Saxby Harrison won both the 1 and 2 lap h/cap from Bede Funnell, Lachlan Hovious and Charlie Hamilton with Lachlan Hovious riding a great race to win the 2 lap scratch race. Emily Bruce showed the other riders a clean pair of heels in the U/11A’s 1 and 2 lap h/caps with Zac Marshall and Saxon Hodges filling the minor places. In the 3 lap scratch race Zac Marshall rode a strong race to take first from Emily and Saxon. U/13’s Greg Westerman showed his dominance in all three races winning the 2 and 3 lap h/caps and also the 5 lap scratch race, minor places being filled by Louis Funnell, Tom Hindmarsh, William and Johnathan Carroll. The 2 lap h/cap in the Under 15’s was won by Max Pearse with Robert Smith taking out the 4 lap h/cap. The scratch race was a hard fought race with the honours going to Matthew Garlan from Max Pearse and Max Housden.

The seniors started the evening with a 6 lap scratch race to warm the legs up. Paul Fellows won A grade from Peter Trelour and David Mann from Albury. In B grade Netasha Pearse won from Marc Hastie and Ellen Marks and in the C grade Glen Ross won from Isaac Gilmore and Greg Hodges. The next two races were 5 lap handicapped heats with the first 8 to the finals. The winner of the A grade final being Mick Marshall from Ellen Marks and Marc Hastie and the B grade Isaac Gilmore from John Hovious and Liz Regan. Isaac Gilmore having a great night of racing again took out the C grade 12 lap scratch race from Albury rider Nick Smith and Greg Hodges. B grade 12 lap scratch was won by Ellen Marks from Sorcha Flett and Iain Hume and the 20 lap A grade scratch was a fast finishing race with Paul Fellows winning from Dirk Roshier and Peter Trelour in third. Congratulations and good luck to Paul Fellows who has been chosen in the Australian Oceania Track Team to race in Invercargill, New Zealand from the 15^th to 17^th of November.

Posted 11 Oct 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 10 October 2007

Last Wednesday saw the first club night of track racing at the Kincaid Street Velodrome. Twenty-one juniors faced the starter, which made for some very exciting racing in all grades. The Pocket Rockets started the night’s programme with a 1 lap McDonalds handicap with Zach Burton winning over new comers Darcy Irvine and Noah Bruce. The results were reversed in the second 1 lapper with Noah Bruce getting up to win from Darcy and Zach, then in the 2 lap H/cap Darcy Irvine got his first win for the night over Zach and Noah. In the Under 11’s Jacob Watt won the 1 lap McDonalds H/cap from Connor Higgins and Lachlan Hovious, Jacob also won the 2 lapper with Emily Bruce and Lachlan Hovious taking out the minor places. The scratch race proved an exciting race with fast finishing Zach Marshall winning from Emily Bruce and Jacob Watt close on his heels. The Under 13’s started with a 2 lap McDonalds H/cp which saw Max Housden ride off scratch and proved too strong for Greg Westerman and Jonathon Carroll. In the 3 lap H/cap, limit marker Tom Hindmarsh held off a fast finishing Greg Westerman and William Carroll and in the 5 lap scratch race Max Housden blitzed the field from Greg Westerman and Tom Hindmarsh. Under 15’s 2 lap H/cp was won by Lucy Regan closely followed by Max Pearse and Matt Garlan. In the 3 lap H/cap Matt Garlan showed his dominance off scratch to easily win from Max Pearse and Lucy Regan with Matt also winning the scratch race from Lucy Regan and Baden Housden.

In the senior division 33 riders faced the starter and did a motor paced heartstarter to get the legs working. In each senior race the hardest worker of the bunch was also given points for the night. The first event saw B and C grade combine in a 2 lap H/cp with the club handicapper looking after new comer Lyn Hart to take first from Paul Burton and Isaac Gilmore, Steve Taylor awarded hardest worker. In the B and C grade 5 lap H/cap Paul Burton proved too strong for Isaac Gilmore, hardest worker, and third placed Steve Taylor. A grade’s 2 lap H/cap was won by scratch marker Paul Fellows from Dirk Roshier, hardest worker, and Pete Trelour taking the minor places. In the 5 lap H/cap Paul once again proved too strong to take the race from Dirk Roshier and Brodie Pearse with Mick Marshall awarded hardest worker. The scratch races were divided into 3 divisions, Isaac Gilmore the hardest worker winning the 10 lap C Grade from Albury rider Matt Lees and Steve Taylor in third. B Grade’s 10 lap scratch race saw Jeremy Smith take off early in the final lap to leave the field chasing with Ellen Marks, hardest worker, and Steve Taylor taking the minor positions. The A grade 15 lap scratch race was full attacks with the final honours going to Paul Fellows closely followed by Dirk Roshier, hardest worker, and Brodie Pearse taking out third.

Simon Haworth and Lindsay Jordan made the trip to Port MacQuarie to contest the NSW Masters Road and Criterium Championship on the long weekend. Simon did well in the Masters 3 division finishing 8^th in the road race and 9^th in the Criterium. Congratulation and well done to both of them for representing the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club.

All riders are asked to enter for the Wagga Wheelrace carnival being held on the 3^rd and 4^th of November ASAP through NSW cycling, please don’t wait for the closing date to enter. Juniors on a $10 license are to enter through Bob Robertson.

Posted 10 Sep 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 15 August 2007

Several Wagga Cycling Club senior riders travelled to Griffith on the weekend to contest the final round of the Tour De Riverina. Ellen Marks was the best of the Wagga riders claiming second overall on the day. Ellen also claimed 2^nd place in the series Best Female Rider Classification and 3^rd in the Best Young Rider Classification. Ian Hume took out the preliminary sprint and Ian Gunn took 12^th in the Series overall General Classification. With three weeks left to the start of the track season training for juniors and seniors continues at the Kincaid Street Velodrome commencing at 430 pm every Monday and Wednesday under the guidance of Club Coach Bob Robertson. Members are also reminded that the Club AGM and Road Presentation will be held at the RSL City Golf Club this Sunday 16^th September 2007 commencing at 12 noon. Finally, for senior riders the Riverina Road Race and Time Trial Championships will be conducted at the shearing shed on 22 September 2007 commencing at 1 pm. All grades of riders will be catered for. All entries to Bob Robertson by 15 September 2007.

Posted 27 Aug 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 29 August 2007

Saturday saw twenty junior and senior riders enjoy excellent racing at the shearing shed. In the 5 kilometre race an improving Beade Funnell posted a personal best time whilst in the 10 kilometre race Bart Smith held off the flying Funell sisters Edwina and Dot to take first on the podium. In the senior race Rob Housden rode well to beat home Ellen Marks and Steve Taylor. Paul Fellows posted the fastest time for the 45 kilometre course. Several Wagga riders also travelled to Cootamundra on the weekend to contest the annual state race. Best performer was Steve Marks who posted a respectable 15^th place in a very hot interstate field. Also congratulations go to Wagga Rider Sorcha Flett who finished 4^th in the recent NSW Elite Women’s Road Race Championships held in Sydney. All reports are that Sorcha rode strongly and was unlucky not to claim a podium finish.  All riders are reminded as the road season draws to a close that resumes for riders registering for junior and senior club cyclists of the year are required to be submitted to the club executive by 31 August 2007. Also could all holders of perpetual road trophies please return them to Bob Robertson by 31 August 2007. The final round of junior road racing will be conducted at the shearing shed this Saturday. Track Training for juniors and seniors will commence at the Kincaid Street Velodrome at 430 pm on Monday 3^rd  September 2007. Finally, for senior riders the Riverina Road Race and Time Trial Championships will be conducted at the shearing shed on 22 September 2007 commencing at 1 pm. All grades of riders will be catered for. All entries to Bob Robertson by 15 September 2007.

Posted 13 Aug 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 15 August 2007

30 junior and senior riders faced the starter on Saturday at the shearing shed. In the junior 10 kilometre race Emily Bruce rode strongly to take first on the podium followed by Bart Smith and Lachlan Scott. In the senior 45 kilometre race Peta Stewart from Albury took first place followed by Troy Brooker and Steve Taylor. Fastest time went to Brent Skipper from Sydney. Ride of the day went to Jeremy Scott off with the limit bunch. Jeremy rode most the race by himself and was unlucky not to win being caught by the chasing bunches a kilometre from the finish. Next week see’s the junior riders get a break from racing with the Wagga Cycling Club hosting the next round of the Riverina Point Score Series at Wantabadgery commencing at 1 pm. All riders are asked to sign on by 12.30pm. All entries to Barry O’Hagan prior to the race. Could all holders of perpetual road trophies please return them to Bob Robertson by 19 August 2007.

osted 06 Aug 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 8 August  2007

Last Saturday saw the staging of the Wagga Cycling Club senior road race championships at the shearing shed. Before the senior riders faced the starter a novelty event was run for the juniors in the form of an Italian Pursuit. Team A won the day with Matt Garlan, Jeremy Scott, Baden Housden, Greg Westerman, Louis Funnell and Emily Breust beating Team B by 28 seconds. In the senior graded scratch races three men’s divisions and two women’s divisions riders raced for club championship medals. In the Women’s B Grade Petrina Quinn proved too strong for Lyn Hart and Lisa Scott while in the Women’s A Grade Sorcha Flett held off a late charge by Ellen Marks and Liz Regan. The C Grade Men’s saw Mick Frogly take first on the podium followed by Greg Scott and Dean Hart. The B Grade Men’s Division proved to be a race of attrition with Brodie Pearse out sprinting Daniel Uden and John Hovious for the Gold Medal. The A Grade Men’s Division was a tactical affair with several riders launching attacks during the course of the race. The final results saw Mick Marshall take first on the podium followed by the young guns Paul Fellows and Dirk Roshier. Many thanks to all the officials and corner marshals who helped make it a great days racing. Racing will resume as usual at the shearing shed this Saturday commencing at 1:30pm.

Posted 31 Jul 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 1 August  2007

14 junior riders travelled to Bargo on the weekend to contest the NSW Junior Road Race and Time Trial Championships. In the Under 9 Division Lachlan Scott took out gold medals in both events followed closely by Zach Marshall who claimed silver in the time trial and road race. In the Under 11 Division Cameron Scott took a silver medal in the time trial and Gold in the road race. Greg Westerman claimed two bronze medals in the above mentioned events. Lucy Regan also rode well in the Under 13 Girls Division taking a silver medal in the time trial and Gold in the road race. Max Housden rounded off an excellent weekend for the Wagga riders claiming 5^th place in the time trial and a silver medal in the road race.   Other Wagga riders to perform well amongst stiff completion were Tom Regan, Matt Garlan, Isaac Gilmore, Jeremy Scott, Jeremy Smith, Brodie Pearse and Jono Ham. Congratulations go to Club Coach Bob Robertson and all the riders who represented the Wagga Cycling Club at Bargo. Next Saturday sees the staging of the Senior Road Race Championships at the Shearing Shed. All riders are asked to be registered by 2pm. There will be graded divisions for male and female riders. Junior racing will commence as usual at 1:30 pm.

Posted 22 Jul 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 25 July 2007

Beautiful weather greeted forty junior and senior riders on Saturday for the staging of the Wagga Cycling Club junior road race and junior and senior time trial championships. In the Under 9 Boys road race and time trial Lachlan Scott took out both events followed by Zach Marshall and Bede Funnell. In the Under 11 Girls events Edwina Funnell took gold in both races followed by Emily Bruce and Dot Funnell. In the Under 11 Boys events Cameron Scott also proved too strong taking out both races with Greg Westerman and Saxon Hodges swapping places on the podium. In the Under 13 Boys Max Housden took Gold in both disciplines followed by Robert Smith and Louis Funnell. Lucy Regan took gold in the Under 13 Girls Division.  The Under 15 Boys went to Tom Regan holding off Isaac Gilmore and Jeremy Scott in the road race and again claiming victory in the time trial over Isaac with Mat Garlan third.

The senior time trial was split into four divisions. In the women’s time trial Ellen Marks rode a solid race to beat home Netasha Pearse and Liz Regan. In the C Grade time trial Jeremy Smith took first place followed by David Ham and Mick Frogly. In the B Grade event John Hovious claimed gold  with Dan Uden and Jonathan  Ham filling the minor placing's. A Grade and fastest time of the day was taken out by Ian Gunn with Mick Marshall and Simon Howarth filling the minor placing’s.

14 junior riders will travel to Bargo on the weekend to contest the NSW Junior Road Race and Time Trial Championships. Best of luck to all riders. Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 16 Jul 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 18 July 2007

Four road races were held at the Shearing Shed on Saturday. In the 5 kilometre event Bede Funnell completed his first road race in fine style. In the 10 kilometre race Lachlan Scott rode strongly to beat home Edwina Funnell and Greg Westerman. In the 17 kilometre race an improving Jeremy Scott rode well to hold off Max and Baden Housden. In the senior 45 kilometre handicap race Brodie Pearse showed good form to hold off Tom Regan and Ellen Marks in an exciting sprint finish.

This weekend sees the staging of the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club junior time trial and road race championships and the senior time trial championships with the juniors commencing at 1:00 pm at the Shearing Shed venue. The senior time trial will commence at 2:00pm sharp. All riders are to ensure that they are registered to compete at least half an hour prior to the above mentioned start times. Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 10 Jul 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 11 July 2007

Well the heavens opened on the weekend, but the cold weather did not deter the Wagga Cycle Club riders who travelled to Canberra and Cootamundra to compete in the Kowalski Junior Tour and the Coota to Coolac stage of the Tour de Riverina. The star of the Wagga junior riders in Canberra was Lucy Regan who rode strongly throughout the tour finishing second in the Under 13 Girls division in general classification. Lucy rode consistently finishing second in all the road races, and claimed first place in the criterium. Other Wagga juniors to ride well over the weekend were Tom Regan, Isaac Gilmore,  and Mat Garlan in the under 15 boys, Brodie Pearse and Jono Ham in the Under 17 boys and Sorcha Flett in the Women’s Division. Eight Wagga senior riders travelled to Cootamundra for the Tour de Riverina stage. In a race that was marred by wet conditions, a block headwind and several race falls, Ian Gunn continued his great form to finish in sixth place. First women across the line was Ellen Marks from Wagga in a strong ride. 

Road racing continues as normal this Saturday with juniors commencing at 1:30 pm and the seniors at 2 pm at the shearing shed.

Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 03 Jul 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 4 July 2007

Cold weather and the start of the school holidays kept the number of riders down at the Shearing Shed on Saturday.  In the combined 10 and 17 kilometre handicapped road race Louie Funnell rode a strong  race to claim first on the podium followed by his sister Dot and an determined Lucy Regan. Other riders to perform well in the cold conditions were Zach Marshall, Baden and Max Housden, Edwina Funnell and Greg Westerman.

15 senior riders faced the starter to battle the inclement conditions and their own demons in the 44 kilometre individual time trial. In a gruelling affair fastest ride of the day went to Ian Gunn followed closely by Steve Marks and Thomas Regan.

This weekend will see several Wagga Cycling Club junior riders travel to Canberra to contest the Kowalski Junior Tour. Good luck to all riders.

The Wagga Cycling Club Road Championships dates have been finalised. The Junior Time Trial and Road Race Championships will be conducted on 21 July 2007 with the Senior Time Trial Championships being held on the same day. The Senior Road race Championships date is yet to be finalised.

Until next week train hard and ride safe. 

Posted 18 Jun 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 20th June 2007

Excellent weather again greeted 27 senior and 10 junior Wagga Wagga Cycling Club riders at the shearing shed.  In the 10km junior event, first across the line was Cameron Scott, followed by Greg Westerman and Bart Smith.  In the junior 17km road race, Max Housden held off a determined Lucy Regan with Jeremy Scott claiming third place.

In the 44 km seniors road race, the scratch bunch catch the rest of the peloton half way back along Big Springs Road, this ensured an exciting sprint finish with Simon Howarth taking first place and fastest time.  Ian Gunn and Steve Franklin took the minor podium positions with Tom Regan in a top ride filling the top five with Steve Marks.

Two Wagga juniors travelled north on the weekend to compete in the Southern Cross Open.  Brodie Pearse took fourth place in the criterium and fifth in the road race.  Erin Doyle competing in the under 15 women’s division took second place in the criterium and third place in the road race.  Congratulation to both of you.  Finally the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club would like to congratulate club coach, whose daughter gave birth to a baby girl.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 11 Jun 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 13 June 2007

Wagga Open and Butch Menz Memorial A Great Success

Excellent winter weather greeted the riders from NSW, Victoria and the ACT that travelled to Wagga Wagga to compete in the annual Wagga Open and Butch Menz memorial Handicap road races. On Saturday in the 107 kilometre Wagga Open Event Stuart Shaw from Canberra rode a great race to claim first across the line and fastest time.  Second place was filled by Ray Jarrett from Cobram whilst Ewan Williams from Melbourne took third place. Wagga’s Ian Gunn finished eighth overall and claimed the first local’s prize, with Debra Fagg from Albury taking first women  honours.

Sunday again saw a great line up of riders facing the starter at Collingullie for the 70 kilometre Butch Menz Memorial Handicap.  First on the podium and first women home was claimed by Chloe Hosking’s from Canberra, followed by Tim Hughes from Orange and Peter Cody from Bathurst. First local across the line was Ellen Marks in a strong ride and fastest time was taken by Anthony Bishop from Canberra. Whilst the seniors were out on the course the Wagga juniors took to the road for some fast racing. In the under 9’s event Lachlan Scott beat home Zach Marshall while in the Under 11 Boys race Cameron Scott held off Greg Westerman and Saxon Hodges.  Jess Marshall was the first Under 11 Girl across the line.  The under 13-15 road race was taken out by Matt Garland followed by Max Housden and Jeremy Scott. The under 17 race saw Tom Regan prove too quick for Brodie Pearse and Jamie Green.   Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 04 Jun 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 6^th June 2007

A Big Weekend of Senior Racing Coming Up

Forty riders braved the cool change to take to the road for the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Saturday racing at the Woolshed.  In the juniors Cameron Scott was on fire to race home with a win in front of Edwina Funnell and Greg Westerman.  In the seniors 45 km event it didn’t take long for the back markers to haul in the limit bunches.  David Ham was the only ride left offering resistance. David was picked up just prior to the last turn for home. With everybody reeled in the race turned into a scratch race. Dan Uden saw an opportunity and put in an impress attack but was reeled in by the efforts of Nigel Irvine. This set the stage for an exciting sprint finish.  Steven Marks hit out with 500 to go. Paul Fellow saw the race win slipping through his fingers and set off in hot pursuit of Steve. Paul was being chased by Simon Haworth who had Ian Gunn tucked in behind. With 100m to go Simon went for another gear to get past Paul, unfortunately the chain wouldn't drop down and his sprint was done. Ian Gunn came around both Simon and Paul to take first and fastest.   The minor placing's were filled by Paul Fellows 2nd, Simon Haworth 3^rd, Tom Regan 4^th and Steve Marks in 5^th.

Next week sees the staging of the Wagga Motors 120km Handicap event on Saturday the 9^th of June with the Butch Menz 68km Handicap being held on the Sunday at Collingullie.  Junior racing will be held on the Sunday morning out at Collingullie.  Racing commences at 12pm on the Saturday and riders are asked to be registered by 11am.  On the Sunday racing starts at 10am with riders requested to be there by 9am for registration.   A reminder also that the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club will be cooking Bacon and Egg rolls at the Farmers Market this Saturday morning, so head on down and support the club.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 30  May 2007

Wagga cycling club riders travelled north and south on the weekend to compete in the Goulburn Junior Tour and the Bell Bridge Stage of the Tour De Riverina.  Some riders stayed at home however to compete in the local races held at the Shearing Shed on Compton Road.   In the 10 kilometre race a determined Edwina Funnell charged across the line followed by a flying Lachlan Scott.   Jess and Zach Marshall battled it out for third place, with Zach just pipping his sister on the line.   Seventeen senior riders faced the starter for the 45 kilometre race.   A fast and furious pace was set by the front markers and with scratch and the block bunch joining with 10 kilometres to go, the stage was set for an exciting finish.   Matthew Garland in a great ride off the front held of a flying bunch sprint finish to take first by a whisker followed by Ian Gunn, Nigel Irvine, Brodie Pearse and Ellen Marks.   Ian Gunn also took fastest time for the day.

Six junior riders travelled to Goulburn to compete in the Goulburn Junior Tour.   The star of the Wagga riders was Lucy Regan taking out General Classification honours in the Under 13 Girls Division.   Max Housden (Under 13 Boys) also rode well finishing in the top five.  Fifteen senior riders also travelled to Bell Bridge to compete in the Tour De Riverina.   A gruelling two lap course over some very steep hills took its toll on the Wagga riders.   However Sorcha Flett rode extremely well to finish in the top twenty and also claim the first women home.   Other riders to perform well were Steve Marks and Ian Gunn.   Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 21 May 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 23rd May 2007

Rain holds out for cyclists to hit the road

Forty riders took to the road to contest the Wagga Wagga Cycling Clubs Saturday racing.  Lucy Regan was the only junior to ride the 17km event, well done Lucy hopefully your mates will be out there with you next week.  In the 11km distance, Emily Bruce took the line honours in front of Lachlan Scott and Dot Funnell.  Congratulation to all the juniors who don their gear and race each week.

In the seniors 45km event, 27 riders faced the handicapper.  In a close sprint finish Brodie Pearse was able to hold off Tom Regan, followed by Matt Garlan, Johnno Ham and Jason Condon.  Nigel Irvine from the scratch group was again able to take home the money for the fastest time.  Please remember to log on to the website and vote for the Tiny Hart Award, this is the person in your bunch who you think does the most work.  The points are counted at the end of the road season and the winner awarded at the presentation night.

Training continues under the guidance of Club Coach Bob Robertson every Monday and Wednesday afternoon at the Wagga Cricket Ground commencing at 4:30pm, with a skill session held on Sunday morning in the car park of Country Energy.  Road racing for both junior and senior riders will be held at the old woolshed this Saturday, with the juniors starting at 1:30pm and seniors at 2pm.  A reminder for all competitors that you must register at least 15 minutes prior to start time in order to race.  All new riders are encouraged to attend and join the fun.  Until next week train hard and ride safe. 

Posted 14 May 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 16th May 2007

Beautiful Weather for Cycling

Juniors and seniors alike gathered at the shearing shed on Saturday for another enjoyable afternoon of racing.  In the juniors Cameron Scott was too strong for Greg Westerman and Saxon Hodges finishing first in the 10km event.  In the 17km race Jeremy Scott crossed the line first in front of Max Housden and Lucy Regan.  In the 31km seniors event the competitors were racing for the major prize of a cycling outfit from McDonalds Wagga Wagga.  The young guns of Jeremy Smith, Isaac Gilmore and Matt Garland raced up the final hill, in a close finish.  Filling in the minor placings were 4^th Petrina Quin and 5^th David Ham.  Nigel Irvine finding his way on the road was able to make it home to take the money for the fastest time.

Eight Wagga Wagga Cycling Club riders travelled the road to Cootamundra on the weekend to contest the annual Haycarters race and recovery.  From all reports the Wagga riders raced well.  A big thank you to the team who maned the bacon and egg stand last Saturday at the Farmers Market and a reminder to all that the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club cook the bacon and egg rolls on the 2^nd Saturday of every month at the Farmers Market.  So come along and support the club and grab some brunch.

Training continues under the guidance of Club Coach Bob Robertson every Monday and Wednesday afternoon at the Wagga Cricket Ground commencing at 4:30pm, with a skill session held on Sunday morning in the car park of Country Energy.  Road racing for both junior and senior riders will be held at the old woolshed this Saturday, with the juniors starting at 1:30pm and seniors at 2pm.  A reminder for all competitors that you must register at least 15 minutes prior to start time in order to race.  All new riders are encouraged to attend and join the fun.  Until next week train hard and ride safe. 

Posted 07 May 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 9th May 2007

An excellent weekend for the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club with the successful running of the Gwen French Memorial, Orthodontics Wagga Wagga Junior two day Tour.  The tour took a new turn this year with a new major sponsor and a new course at Wantabadgery.  130 riders travelled from near and far to contest the 4 events run over the weekend and from all reports the course proved to be challenging for the older riders, while there being a safe track for the young ones.  A big thanks must go to the Wantabadgery community, especially their Rural Fire Brigade volunteers who not only gave up their town for the weekend but their time in providing refreshments and policing the corners.  Thank you also to the hard working cycling club committee and all the helpers who gave a hand to make the weekend a success, without you all there would be no tour.

Locals raced well in all grades with Lachlan Scott taking overall general classification for the under 9s in front of Zachary Marshall.  In the under eleven girls Edwina Funnell took overall classification with Jessica Marshall taking third and Emily Bruce in fifth.  Other under eleven girls to race well over the distance was Alice Ham and Dot Funnell.  Cameron Scott proved dominant in the under eleven boys taking general classification with Greg Westerman and Saxon Hodges riding hard all weekend.  Lucy Regan proved too strong in the under 13 girls taking the prize money.  In the under 13 boys Max Housden and Louis Funnell rode well in a tough field, with Lidcombe Auburn rider Michael Docker proving too strong.  Erin Doyle was the lone Wagga rider in the under 15 women’s doing the club proud taking a place in the overall classification, well done.

With 29 riders, the under 15 men’s were separated into A and B grade.  In the B grade Waggas own Isaac Gilmore came home in fine style to claim overall classification win in the grade with Andrew Ham and Matthew Garlan also featuring in the placings, Jeremy Scott also rode well.  In the under 15 men’s A grade Wagga rider Tom Regan rode well on day one despite illness with the grade being a close affair across the line all weekend.  With no under 17 women from Wagga riding the event was wrapped up by Megan Dunn from Dubbo.  Thirty three under 17 men competed in two grades over the four events, both grades were hotly contested and close across the line.  In the under 17 B grade local riders Brodie Pearse, Jeremy Smith and Jamie Green all took home some prize money for the weekend, with excellent results.  In the under 17 A grade the camera was called upon to place the riders with positions to close to call for the naked eye.  Wagga rider Jonathon Ham rode well contesting the grade.  With the Nationals selection race being held elsewhere for the under 19s only a handful made the trek to Wagga for this weekend racing, local Paul Fellow showed that he could match it with them on the road with some great racing.  Well done to all competitors.  A full breakdown of results will be available from the website www.waggacyclingclub.com.au later in the week. 

Dirk Roshier travelled to Moombool for the under 19’s National selection road races.  From all reports Dirk had a mixed couple of days with a good time in the first time trial and some mechanical trouble in the first road race, official results are not yet at hand.

Training continues under the guidance of Club Coach Bob Robertson every Monday and Wednesday afternoon at the Wagga Cricket Ground commencing at 4:30pm.  Road racing for both junior and senior riders will return to the old woolshed this Saturday, with the juniors starting at 1:30pm and seniors at 2pm.  All new riders are encouraged to attend and join the fun.  Until next week train hard and ride safe. 

Posted 30 Apr 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – 2^nd May 2007

Well much needed and welcome rain arrived in the region over the weekend but the heavens abated long enough to let junior and senior Wagga cyclists indulge in road racing on Saturday afternoon. In the 10 kilometre road race a flying Greg Westerman proved too strong for the rest of the field and took first place on the podium followed by Cameron Scott and a determined Jessica Marshall.  In the 17 kilometre road race an exciting sprint finish ensured with Max Housden holding of Jeremy Scott and a flying Erin Doyle. In the senior 45 kilometre handicap road race thirty five riders faced the starter.  ‘Tumba Power’ was the call with David Ham taking line honours followed by his son Andrew. Lyn Hart took third place in an excellent ride. All senior riders are reminded to place their votes for the Tiny Hart Award. This can be done by logging on www.waggacyclingclub.com and following the links.

There will be no senior racing this weekend as the Wagga Cycling Club will be conducting the Gwen French Memorial, Orthodontics Wagga Wagga Junior two day Tour at the new course at Wantabadgery. In excess of 135 junior riders have entered for the event from the under nine to under nineteens categories. Some of NSW’s best junior riders will be attending the event and excellent racing will be the order of the day. All competitors are reminded that racing commences at 10 am sharp on Saturday morning and all riders will need to be registered by 9:30 am.

Training continues under the guidance of Club Coach Bob Robertson every Monday and Wednesday afternoon at the Wagga Cricket Ground commencing at 4:30pm. All new riders are encouraged to attend and join the fun. Until next week train hard and ride safe.    

 Posted 15 Apr 2007

The Leader Article – 25^th April 2007

A balmy afternoon of racing met the riders for the first junior road racing of the season.  The rider‘s gathered out at the Woolshed with 5 riders racing the 11 km distance.  Saxon Hodges was able to come home in front of Emily Bruce, Jessica Marshall, Greg Westerman and Alice Ham.  In the 17 km event it was an all women’s affair with Erin Doyle taking line honours in front of Lauren Regan and Jacqueline Marks.  Twenty six seniors turned up to compete in the 31 km road race.  First across the line was Ellen Marks in front of Sorcha Flett, Dean Hart, Paul Fellows and Dirk Roshier. 

Eleven Wagga Cycling Club junior riders travelled to Sydney on the weekend to contest the NSW Junior Country Road and NSW Criterium Championships.  In the road race events all riders performed well with Zac Marshall claiming gold in the under nine division.  Lucy Regan took the silver medal in the under 13 girls division with her brother Tom taking the bronze in the under 15 boys division.  Sunday saw all riders back up to compete in the Criterium Championships.  In the under 17 girls division Caitlyn Brookes rode an excellent race taking the bronze medal.  In the under 13 girls, Lucy Regan again shone to claim the silver medal.  Zac Marshall made it a double taking the gold medal in the under 9 division.

Nineteen  Wagga Wagga Cycling Club senior riders travelled to Chiltern on Sunday to compete in Stage 3 of the Tour De Riverina.  In what was described as a very fast race, Ellen Marks finished tenth and was second women home.

Finally training for the junior club rider will be held out at Wantabadgery this Anzac Day, Wednesday 15^th April commencing at 1pm from the shop.  All riders are to be ready to ride at 1 pm with a late BBQ lunch following the ride.  Please BYO food and drinks.  A reminder that the Wagga Wagga Junior Tour is on the 5^th and 6^th of May at Wantabadgery.

Posted 15 Apr 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – Wednesday 18^th April 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club riders travelled to all points of the compass over the weekend to contest various road races around the state. Locally, nineteen riders faced the starter on Saturday at Big Springs Road for the 31 kilometre handicap race.  First across the line was Duncan Watt from Tumut followed by Mat Garlan and John Hovious.

Four junior riders travelled to Bathurst over the weekend to contest the annual hill climb and associated road races.  Caitlyn Brookes claimed first on the podium on Saturday in the Under 17 Women’s Criterium, whilst Isaac Gilmore finished in the top five on the 70 Kilometre road race on the Sunday.

12 Wagga cycling club riders also travelled to Griffith on Saturday to contest the Dean Carter Memorial Road Race. Wagga riders featured in the top ten and the money with Jamie Green finishing sixth overall, Brodie Pearse seventh and Sorcha Flett eight. Sorcha was also the first women across the line.  Tom Regan also rode well claiming first in the preliminary sprint during the course of the race.

Ten Wagga junior riders will travel to Sydney this weekend to contest the NSW Junior Country Road Championships and the NSW State Criterium Championships. Good luck to all concerned.

Dates to remember:  Junior road racing will commence on the 21^st of April at 1pm, with training on road bikes starting on Monday 16^th April and Wednesday 18 April 2007.  Senior road racing continues every Saturday commencing at 2pm after the juniors. Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 26 Mar 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – Wednesday 28th March 2007

Well Gold Wagga Gold was the call at Dubbo velodrome last Sunday when 14 Wagga Cycling Club junior riders travelled west to contest the NSW   Under 9, 11 and 13 track championships.  In the Under 9 division Lachlan     Scott proved his dominance in this age group taking out three Gold medals in the time trial, Sprint Derby and scratch race.  Zac Marshall kept Lachlan honest in some very close racing to claim the silver medals in all three events.  In the under eleven division Cameron Scott took a Gold Medal in the time trial and silver medals in the other two disciplines.  In the Under 13 girls division Lucy Regan rode strongly to take Gold medals in the Sprint Derby and Scratch race and took the silver medal in the time trial. Max Housden also had a great carnival in the Under 13 Boys claiming the silver medals in all three events in an extremely competitive and large field. On the day across all divisions the Wagga rider brought home half the gold medals and three quarters of the silver medals on offer. Congratulations to master coach Bob Robertson his dedication is appreciated by all the riders and parents.

The last club track meeting of the season was held last Wednesday in excellent conditions. In the Pocket Rockets Rachel Trenaman took out the double claiming first on the podium in both events. The minor placing's were filled by Henry Davis, Saxby Harrison and Zac Burton. In the Under 11 B’s division the placing's were shared between Georgia Harris, Emily Bruce, Virginia Carroll, Kruse Harrison and Dot Funnell. The Under 11 A’s as usual turned on the fireworks with some exciting and close racing. The podium was filled by Louis Funnell, Zac Marshall, Saxon Hodges, Robert Smith, Cameron Scott and Greg Westerman.

The senior riders then hit the track for one final effort. In the Under 13’s Lucy Regan, Jacqui Marks, Tom Hindmarsh, Sam South, Cariad Wallace, Max Housden and Jono Carroll all figured in the placing’s whilst in the Under 15 division Tom Regan took the double claiming first place in two events on offer whilst Erin Doyle claimed first in the scratch race. The minor podium positions were filled by Jeremy Smith, Baden Housden and Alex Ross.

All in was the name of game for the rest of the night. In the two lap handicap Mandy Hindmarsh took a well deserved win followed by Jamie Green and Brett Moyston. The five lap handicap proved a torrid affair with John Hovis holding off a flying Bill Robertson and the consistent Lindsay Jordan. The graded scratch race saw the A graders chasing the rest of the field and reigning supreme over 20 laps with Fellows, Robertson and Irvine taking the trifecta. Thanks again to all the volunteers and committee for providing another excellent and successful track season.   

Dates to remember: Presentation night is to be held on Thursday 5^th April at the RULES Club starting at 7:30pm.  Junior road racing will commence on the 21^st of April at 1pm, with training on road bikes starting on Monday 26^th March.  Senior road racing continues every Saturday commencing at 2pm. Until next week train hard and ride safe.

CLUB RACE 24 MARCH 2007

Although the day dawned overcast and turned decidedly worse mid-morning, by race time, all rain and most of the cloud cover had cleared away. All that remained was a blustery south westerly gale, or so it seemed.

A bakers dozen braved what had been threatening conditions to continue their build up to future events including the upcoming next leg of the Tout de Riverina in Griffith on Saturday April 14^th.

Thankfully, an always hardy group of volunteers turned up to support the club. The afternoon was organised by the injured Ian Hume who was ably assisted by, amongst others, Trevor Gilmore, Trish Fellows and Stephen Smith. On behalf of all the competitors, a special thanks to these folk for helping out.

First group away was made up of Tony Aichinger and Andrew Felbar off 18 minutes.  Then came Jeremy Smith, Issac Gilmore, Anthony Webber from West Wyalong and Ellen Marks off 10 minutes.  AS these groups headed up the road, those left waiting had little idea of how tough it would be getting to the turn at O’Brien’s Creek Road.

Next away were Andrew Tonkin, Jason Condon, Jim Hogan and Steve Taylor, off 5 minutes then Paul Fellows, Steve Marks and Bill Robertson 3 minutes behind off scratch for the day.

At times it seemed harder to push on down the hill to the valley against the wind than riding up hill, but thankfully the change of direction and the road up to the turn a round at the end of the bitumen provided welcome relief and saw much faster speeds achieved. One had to disregard the cow droppings on the road from grazing cattle in the long paddock however; one competitor was somewhat startled when a young heifer bolted out in front of him.

The run back down to the bridge saw the scratch group round up other groups in front of them, picking up the likes of Jim Hogan and Jason Condon to help with the work load. Still out in front were the likes of big Tony , Ellen Marks and Jeremy Smith, winner of two out of four of the last club races.

With the wind at their backs and the sniff of the chequered flag, the pace picked up considerably. Speeds of at least 10 kilometres per hour were recorded heading uphill compared to the trip out downhill and into the wind.

As the distance to home shortened, those remaining in the scratch group upped the pace even further as they still hadn’t round up all starters, but alas, to no avail. In the end, the gap between the final place getters came down to almost nothing. Tony Aichinger held out a strong finishing Paul Fellows by half a wheel whilst back the same distance was Steve Marks closely followed by Bill Robertson and Jason Condon. Great handicapping Mr Hume.

See you all next Saturday.

Posted 18 Mar 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – Wednesday 21^st March 2007

Congratulations to Tom Regan who took out the bronze medal in the under 15 men’s division at the Australian Junior Track Championships at Dunc Gray Velodrome on the weekend.  Sources advised that Tom gave himself every chance of taking the gold medal, attacking with two laps remaining in the race; however he was caught by two fellow team riders with 80 metres to go, and held on for third place.  Well done Tom, you are a credit to your family and the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club.

For the second last evening of track racing, weather conditions where ideal.  In the pocket rockets Saxby Harrison, Henry Davis, Bede Funnell, Zach Burton and Daniel Sogal rode well to feature in the placings for their three events.  In the under eleven B grade events Jessica Marshall, Kruse Harrison, Dot Funnell, Angus South, Emily Bruce and Virginia Carroll raced hard to place on the evening.  In the under eleven A grade racing Edwina Funnell, Lachlan Scott, Gregory Westerman, Zachary Marshall, Saxon Hodges and Louis Funnell all raced well to feature on the podium. 

In the under thirteen events a number of under eleven riders were allowed to race up on the evening.  Racing well in their events were Johnathon Carroll, Sam South, Tom Hindmarsh, Greg Westerman, Lachlan Scott, Jacqeline Marks and Zachary Marshall.  Racing in the under fifteens events Tom Regan, Jeremy Smith, Dean Moston, Jeremy Scott, Baden Housden, James English and William Carroll all raced well to share the winnings.

In the seniors program Brodie Pearse took the two lap handicap in front of Brett Moston and Greg Hodges.  The all in five lap handicap was taken out by Liz Regan in front of Brodie Pearse and Ellen Marks.  The final race of the evening was an all in elimination.  Paul Fellows out classed the field to take the race in front of Bill Robertson and Dirk Roshier.

In the Saturday road racing, approximately 21 seniors turned out to compete in the 32 km event.  First across the line was Jeremy Smith followed by Issac Gilmore.

This Wednesday night sees the last night of Track racing for the season.  Presentation night is to be held on Thursday 5^th April at the RULES Club starting at 7:30pm.  Junior road racing will commence on the 21^st of April at 1pm, with training on road bikes starting on Monday 26^th March.  Good luck to all the under 9’s, 11’s, and 13’s who are travelling to Dubbo this weekend to compete in the NSW Track Junior Championships.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 13 Mar 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Article – 14^th March 2007

Last Wednesday evening saw 40 junior riders and 23 senior riders take to the track to contest the evenings racing.  To kick off the evening the pocket rockets took to the track to contest their three events.  Sharing the podium for the evening was Henry Davis, Saxby Harrison and Bede Funnell.  All pocket rockets are racing well with their skills improving every week, well done to all of them.  In the under eleven B grade races, eleven riders took to the track to contest some close finishes.  Featuring in the top three finishes was Adil Lathif, Dot Funnell, Connor Higgins, Emily Bruce and Virginia Carroll.  The under eleven A grade again showed why they race the A grade event with some class racing and fast finishes.  Sharing the podium on the night was Cameron Scott, Gregory Westerman, Saxon Hodges, Edwina Funnell, Lachlan Scott, and Zachary Marshall. 

Kicking off the senior racing the under 13s and 15s were combined then split into A and B grade.  Sharing the podium for the B grade was Sam South, Jacqueline Marks, and Jonathon Carroll.  Racing up on the evening also sharing the placing's was Greg Westerman and Cameron Scott, well done boys.  With the scratch markers handicapped out of the placing's doing well on the evening was Jeremy Scott, Baden Housden, Lucy Regan, Max Housden, Max Pearse and William Carroll.  Again well done to those competitors racing up for the evening. 

In the seniors all in 2 lap handicap event, taking her first time on the podium was Lisa Scott first in front of Brett Moston and Mick Marshall.  For the 5 lap handicap Ellen Marks crossed the line first in front of Liz Regan and Ian Gunn.  The final race of the evening was a little tricky for the judges, being a graded team’s scratch race, with B grade finally given the first placing following much deliberation.

Taking to the road on Saturday afternoon was approximately thirty seniors to contest the 32 km event.  First across the line was Ian Gunn followed by Adrian Hamilton.  Congratulations goes out to Wagga Wagga Cycling Club rider Brodie Pearse who took out the bronze medal with Angus Tobin from Bathurst in the NSW Madison Championship.

Next week is the last Wednesday night track riding for the season.  Training on road bikes will commence on the 26^th of March down at the track, with training being held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons until Easter.  Road racing commences for the junior riders on Saturday 21^st April.  Until next time train hard and ride fast.

Posted 10 Mar 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 7^th March 2007

A calm warm night provided excellent conditions for riders as they competed in the final round of the Wagga Wagga Cycle Club Track Championships at the Kincaid Street Velodrome. In the Under Seven Boys Division Connor Higgins claimed Gold Medals in the sprint derby and scratch race with Bede Funnell and Saxby Harrison taking the silver and bronze in the respective events. The Under Nine Boys were next on track and did not disappoint with some very close and competitive races. Lachlan Scott proved too strong however to hold out Zac Marshall taking the Gold Medal in both the Sprint derby and the scratch race. Charlie Hamilton took the bronze medal in both events. The Under Eleven Girls also proved to be a close affair however Edwina Funnell showed good leg speed to also take the gold medals in the derby and scratch followed by the improving Emily Bruce (silver medals) with Virginia Carroll and Dot Funnell sharing the Bronze medals.

The Under Eleven Boys also showed the dominance of Cameron Scott in this age group with this young rider taking out the double gold medals followed by the consistent Greg Westerman (silver medals) in both events. Saxon Hodges also rode well claiming the bronze medals. Lucy Regan also took a gold medal clean sweep in the Under Thirteen Girls, whilst Erin Doyle also proved too strong in the Under Fifteen Girls claiming the Gold quinella. Jacqueline Marks and Katie Bassett both rode well taking the silver and bronze medals respectively in both events. A similar scenario occurred in the Under Fifteen Boys with Tom Regan, Isaac Gilmore and Matt Garlan filling the top three places on the podium in both the championship events.

The Under Seventeen Girls saw two riders face the starter Both Tara Bryan and Caitlin Brookes both returned to the track for the championships after having time out due to injury. Both girls put on a good show however Caitlin proved too strong taking out the gold medal in both events. The Under Seventeen Boys events saw Jamie Green complete a consistent year taking the Gold Medals in both events followed by Jono Ham and Brodie Pearse.

With the senior riders then taking the track the program varied with the inclusion of the flying lap and Scratch race. In the Under Nineteen Boys/Elite Men’s Division Dirk Roshier posted a very fast time to take first place followed by Ian Gunn and Alex Ross. The mentioned results were also repeated in the scratch race. The Open Women’s Flying Lap was taken out by Ellen Marks followed by Liz Regan and Netasha Pearse, whilst Netasha turned the tables in scratch race, with Liz taking silver and Ellen the Bronze. The Masters B Division saw Lindsay Jordan take both gold medals with the silver medals in both events being claimed by Ian Hume with Greg Scott and Glenn Ross sharing the bronze medals. The Masters A Riders concluded the program with some very fast and close racing. Bill Robertson again showed his class taking both gold medals with Steve Marks and Nigel Irvine rounding out the top three in both events.

Four senior riders travelled to Sydney on the weekend to compete in the NSW Masters Track Titles. Liz Regan’s star shone bright in the Masters Two Women’s Division with Liz bringing home silver medals in the 2000 metre pursuit and Scratch race. Nigel Irvine, Bill Robertson and Mick Marshall also rode well finishing in the top ten of all their events.

Rode racing for senior members also commenced on the weekend with the venue being Big Springs road. Any interested members should log onto the Wagga Cycling Club website at www.waggacycingclub.com. Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 27 Feb 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 28th February 2007

Well the heavens opened on Wednesday night and track racing was cancelled due to the inclement conditions. However, thirteen Wagga Cycling Club junior and senior riders travelled north on the weekend to contest the Goulburn Track Power Carnival. Yet again bad weather forced the cancellation of the senior carnival, however the juniors raced earlier in the day and the Wagga Club was well represented by Zac, Marshall, Alice and Andrew Ham, Saxon Hodges, Max Pearse, Lucy and Thomas Regan,  James English, Mat Garlan and Isaac Gilmore.

Four Wagga Cycling Club senior riders will travel to Sydney this week end to compete in the NSW Masters Track Titles at Dunc Gray Velodrome. Liz Regan will compete in the women’s masters two division, with Nigel Irvine, Bill Robertson and Mick Marshall racing in the Masters two and three men’s divisions respectively.   Regan, Irvine and Robertson have all been riding well, and are all big chances to medal at the championships in their respective divisions.

The second round of the club championships will be held this Wednesday, 28 February at the Wagga Cricket Ground, weather permitting, commencing at 6.30 pm.  Again thank you to all the volunteers who help out each week.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 18 Feb 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 21^st February 2007

Wagga Cycling Club put on another great carnival on the weekend, hosting the Wagga RSL Junior and Masters Track Carnival.  With four thousand dollars prize money on offer, one hundred and twenty junior riders and twenty nine master riders graced the Wagga track on the weekend to participate in a the two day carnival.  The Wagga RSL Wheel Races were held on the Sunday morning with the under nines event being taken out by Jessica Tracey from Albury, followed by local riders Lachlan Scott, Zachary Marshall and Angus South.  The under elevens wheel race was taken out by Virginia Carroll, with Emily Bruce, Hollee Simons, Alice Ham and Dylan Oaten taking the minor placings.  In the under 13 boys event Michael Docker from the Lidcombe/Auburn club took the prize money followed by Nathan Bradshaw, James Horne, local rider Louis Funnell and Liam McAlister.  The 13 girls took to the track, with a close race won by Paige Mandy in front of Jade Reynolds, Ashlee Featonby, Wagga rider Lucy Regan and Rebecca Dunn.  In the under 15 men’s event Lewis Hopkins held off the field to claim first place in front of Nathan Hart, Samuel Nelson, and local riders Andrew Ham and Matthew Garlan.  Stephanie Tracey won the under 15 women’s wheel race in front of Kayla Salopek, Jacqueline Marks, Erin Doyle and Shea Dunn.  The under 17 women’s event featured some of the fastest women in this age group in Australia, with Megan Dunn being too strong taking the prize money with local rider Caitlin Brookes claiming the second place in a close finish, in front of Briannon Maloney, Zara Doering and Caitlin Todd.  The under 17s men’s events was a fast affair with Alex Carver taking the prize money in front of Callan Walker, Jack Bennett, Callum Docker and Daniel Homan.  In the masters wheel race local rider Mick Marshall hit the front with three laps to go and riding with all that he had held the field off to finish first across the line in a crowd pleaser.  Taking the minor placings were Craig McAlister, Bill Robertson, Andrew Mohr and David Mann.  Over all the weekend was a huge success, thanks to the hard work of the committee and volunteers.  A big thank you to all involved.

The first race of the Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Track Championship was held last Wednesday night in between the passing showers.  The junior riders competed in the flying lap.  In the under 7 girls Rachel Trenaman posted a good time being the only girl in this age group.  Connor Higgins posted the fastest time in the under 7 boys in front of Lachlan Hovius and Saxby Harrison.  In the under 9 boy Lachlan Scott flew around the track to post the fastest time in front of Zachary Marshall and Joe Wallace.  Edwina Funnell had the quickest time in the under 11 girls followed by Emily Bruce and Virginia Carroll.  Cameron Scott continued his good form posting the fastest time for the under 11 boys in front of Greg Westerman and Saxon Hodges.  Lucy Regan was the only under 13 girls and posted an excellent time.  In the under 13 boys James English was the fastest around the track in front of William Carroll and Max Pearse.  The under 15 women’s event saw Erin Doyle post the fastest time in front of Jacqueline Marks and Kate Bassett.  Tom Regan posted the fastest time for the under 15 men’s event with Isaac Gilmore and Matthew Garlan taking the minor placings.  The under 17 women’s event was a lonely event with Caitlin Brookes the fastest and only competitor.  Jamie Green posted a fantastic time in the under 17 men’s with Jonno Ham and Brodie Pearse filling the minor placings.  The senior riders due to the weather on the evening decided to contest their sprint derby.  The under 19 combined men’s sprint derby was taken out by an in form Paul Fellows followed by Ian Gunn and Alex Ross.  The women’s event was a close affair with Netasha Pearse taking first place in front of Ellen Marks and Liz Regan.  The Masters B grade was taken out by Lindsay Jordan in front of Glenn Ross and Greg Hodges.  In the Masters A event Bill Robertson proved too strong in winning the event in front of Nigel Irvine and Steven Marks.

The second round of the club championships will be held this Wednesday, weather permitting.  Again thank you to all the helpers who help out each week.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.

Posted 11 Feb 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article – Wednesday 14^th February 2007

Last Wednesday saw forty-seven juniors and twenty-two seniors hit the track for another balmy night of racing.  Kicking off the evening the pocket rockets took the track with Saxby Harrison taking the McDonalds award in the one lap handicap event.  Also riding well in the pocket rockets was Yannik Wigetilaka, Rachel Trenaman, Georgia Harris and Adil Lathif.  In the under eleven B’s Kruse Harrison made it a family double taking the McDonalds award in the one lap handicap, followed by Jessica Tracey and Ty Hawkins.  In the under eleven A grade event Cameron Scott took the line honours in the three lap scratch race to take the McDonalds award, followed by Greg Westerman and Lochlan Scott.  For the under thirteens McDonalds race a two lap handicap was contested with Jacqueline Marks taking line honours in front of Sam South and Tom Hindmarsh.  Also riding well on the night was Lucy Regan, James English and Max Housden.  In the under fifteens events, Stefanie Tracey rode well the take the McDonalds award in the two lap handicap in front of Baden Housden and Andrew Ham.

Hitting the track for the senior’s events Liz Regan continued her good form in taking the two lap B grade handicap event in front of Greg Scott and Glen Ross.  In the two lap A grade event Dirk Roshier took line honours in front of Bill Robertson and David Mann.  In the hotly contested five lap all in handicap event Ian Gunn crossed the line in front of Liz Regan and Nigel Irvine.  Returning to the track following injury Rob Housden took the B grade scratch race line honours in front of Lindsay Jordan and Liz Regan.  The A graders for something different tried a forty lap Maddison event.  The riders were teamed up in pairs to contest the event with the riders working together to take the points in the event. Teaming up in a successful combination was Bill Robertson and Johno Ham.  Coming in equal second in the event was the pairing of the Aqua team of Dirk Roshier and Brodie Pearse and yellow team of Peter Trealor and Steve Marks.  Well done to all the senior riders for a safe nights racing.

A big congratulations and well done goes out to under nineteens Wagga rider, competing for NSW at the Nationals, Paul Fellows.  Paul has had a very successful week taking a team national gold in the team sprint and taking individual silver in the Keirin event.   Paul has come away from the National titles with great success in his first year competing in this age group.  Also riding well in Sydney at the Nationals was Ellen Marks and Netasha Pearse, placing in the top ten in their respective events.  Well done to all three riders.

This weekend sees the running of the RSL Club Junior and Masters Carnival, commencing at 5:00 pm on the Saturday evening.  This carnival sees some of the best junior and Masters riders in Australia competing for the prize money.  All spectators are welcome.  Until next time train hard and ride safe.

Posted 05 Feb 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 7 February 2007

Another hot night of racing ensured when forty seven junior and twenty four senior riders took to the Kincaid Street Velodrome for another round of the Wagga Cycle Club summer of track racing. Given the high numbers of juniors the Pocket Rockets were divided into two grades. Dylan Voss took out the one lap handicap followed by Henry Davis and Saxby Harrison while Sebastian Quirk proved two strong in the second handicap race holding out Daniel Sogal and Dylan Voss. The McDonalds two lap handicap also saw Sebastian ride a good race with Dylan and Saxby filling the minor podium positions. In the A grade events Rachel Trenaman took first place in the one lap and McDonalds two lap handicaps while Adil Lathif took first in the additional handicap race. Minor places were filled by Georgia Harris and Dot Funnell. The Under Eleven B grade events saw some fast racing with Zac Hawkins riding well off limit to finish first in the one lap handicap followed by Kruse Harrison and Connor Higgins. Zac also took first in the McDonalds two lap handicap followed by a flying Virginia Carroll and Kruse Harrison. Girl Power was again all the go in the two lap scratch race with Virginia Carroll, Emily Bruce and Jess Marshall filling the podium positions. The Under Eleven A Graders seem to be getting faster every week and are putting on some exciting races. In the McDonalds one lap handicap Zac Marshall, Joe Hindmarsh and Robert Smith shared the prizes whilst in the two lap handicap Greg Westerman rode well off ten metres to take first place followed by Zac Marshall and Saxon Hodges. The three lap scratch race proved to be a tactical affair with Cameron Scott holding out Greg Westerman and Zac Marshall.

The first of the senior riders then took to the track in the shape pf the Under Thirteens. Lucy Regan returned from holidays and claimed first in the two lap handicap followed by Will Carroll and Jono Carroll. Jono Carroll backed up to take first in the three lap McDonalds handicap with Will Carroll second and Tom Hindmarsh third. The five lap handicap saw a very fast Max Housden ride to victory followed by James English and Lucy Regan.  The Under Fifteen Division also put on a great display of racing with Andrew Ham and Dean Moston standing on top of the podium in the two lap and four lap handicaps respectively. The minor placings were filled by Jeremy Scott, Alex Ross and Matt Garlan. In the McDonalds graded six lap scratch race Jeremy Scott Alex Ross and Sarah English filled the top positions.

In the senior B Grade two lap handicap Jamie Green took the win riding off scratch followed by Liz Regan and Brodie Pearse. The A Grade two lap handicap saw the scratch markers get up again with Pete Trealor, Paul Fellows and Bill Robertson taking the money. The senior five lap handicap proved to be a very fast affair with Fellows, Robertson and Jamie Green fighting it out for the top three placings. The ten lap B Grade scratch race saw Brodie Pearse, Ellen Marks and Rob Housden cross the line in front of the rest of the pack with the twenty five lap A grade scratch race being set up well for the sprinters with Paul Fellows doing enough to hold off Bill Robertson and Pete Trealor.

Ellen Marks, Netasha Pearse and Paul Fellows joined their NSW team mates in Sydney on Friday in preparation for the Australian Under Nineteen Track Championships. All members of the Wagga Cycling Club wish the riders the best of luck. Finally the Wagga Cycling Club Track Championships will be held over three separate evenings being the 14^th, 21^st and 28^th of February 2007. Until next week train hard and ride safe.  

Posted 29 Jan 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 31 January 2007

With the school holidays drawing to a close twenty one junior riders returned to the track last Wednesday night to contest another evening of summer racing. In the Pocket Rockets riders of various sizes and ages took to the track. In the one lap handicap McDonalds race Adil Lathif took first place followed by Zach Burton and Lachlan Hovius. Rachel Treraman claimed the quinella in the additional one lap and two lap handicap events with Adil Lathif, Sebastian Quirk and Lachlan Hovius filling the minor placing’s. In the Under Eleven B’s Events a flying Jessica Tracey took first place in the one lap handicap followed by Virgina Carroll and an improving Connor Higgins.  Krus Harrison took out the two lap McDonalds Handicap Race with Jessica Tracey and Alice Ham filling the minor podium positions. It proved to be a girl power scenario in the two lap scratch race with Virginia Carroll, Emily Bruce and Jessica Marshall working well together to completely shut out the rest of the field. The Under Eleven A’s also lit up the track with some very fast and tight racing. In the one lap handicap event Zac Marshall took first place in his first race with the big boys followed by Joe Hindmarsh and a flying Greg Westerman. The two lap handicap proved to be a very close affair with four riders hitting the line together. The judges gave first place to Greg Westerman followed by Joe Hindmarsh, Robert Smith and Zac Marshall. The McDonalds three lap scratch race also provided some exciting racing with Greg Westerman again demonstrating his dominance followed by Robert Smith and Saxon Hodges.

The senior carnival than commenced with the Under Thirteen Division. William Carroll rode well in the two lap handicap to hold off a very determined Jono Carroll and Jacqueline Marks. In the McDonalds three lap handicap Jono Carroll showed a clean pair of heels to Max Housden and Jacqueline Marks, whilst the five lap scratch race saw Cariad Wallace, Tom Hindmarsh and James English fill the top podium positions. The Under Fifteens division also presented some very even and hotly contested racing with Stephanie Tracey, Baden Housden and Sarah English claiming the top podium position in their respective races. The minor placings throughout the carnival were filled by Tom Regan, Isaac Gilmore, Andrew Ham, Alex Ross, Erin Doyle and Baden Housden.

The big boppers then took two the track in the senior two lap handicap with Naomi Pinto, Brodie Pearse and Liz Regan filling the top placings. The five lap handicap was taken out by Paul Fellows followed by Ian Gunn and Liz Regan. The B Grade Scratch Race proved to be a very tactical race but the superior leg speed of Tom Regan shone through to give him first place followed by Lindsay Jordan and Brodie Pearse. The A Grade Scratch Race was on from the start with the speedsters Fellows, Robertson and Treloar filling the podium.

Seven Wagga Cycling Club under fifteen and seventeen age riders and three senior riders travelled to Sydney on the weekend to compete in the NSW under Fifteen & Seventeen Track Titles and the Orbea Sydney Cup on Wheels Track Carnival at Dunc Grey Velodrome. The riders experienced mixed results over the weekend with mechanical failures and race falls hampering the Wagga riders in the team’s events. However in the individual events all the riders performed very well with the Regan Family pulling off a quinella. Liz Regan in a very gutsy ride took first place in the hotly contested Sydney Cup on Wheels Women’s Wheel Race beating home Australian and Commonwealth Games Champions. Not to be out done her son Tom won the Under Fifteen NSW Championship Gold medal in the twenty lap scratch race in which he rode an excellent race and was ably assisted by team mate Isaac Gilmore who gave Tom a brilliant lead out with two laps to go.  Former Wagga rider Naomi Pinto now attending school in Victoria also performed well taking taking third place in the Under Seventeen Women’s Sprint. Well done to all riders you are a credit to the Wagga Cycling Club.

Finally the Wagga Cycling Club Track Championships will be held over three separate evenings being the 14^th, 21^st and 28^th of February 2007. All perpetual trophies are to be returned to Bob Robertson by 4 February 2007.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.  

Posted 21 Jan 2007

Wagga Wagga Cycling Club Leader Article 24 January 2007

A hot evening of racing ensured as cyclists of various ages took to the track at the Wagga Velodrome last Wednesday.  In the Pocket Rockets division podium finishes were shared amongst the five participants with Lachlan Hovius taking first place in the McDonald’s one lap handicap and Yannik Wigetilaka winning the one lap and two lap handicap events. Other places on the podium were filled by Daniel Sogal, Zach Burton and Jake Barnhill.  The Under Eleven B Grade event saw Zac Marshall dominating in claiming first place in the one and two lap handicaps and two lap scratch race. Minor placing were filled by Jessica Tracey, Connor Higgins, Emily Bruce, Jessica Marshall and Charlie Hamilton.  Greg Westerman rode strongly to take first place in the Under Eleven A’s two lap handicap and three lap scratch race. Saxon Hodges also performed well taking first place in the one lap handicap. Other placings on the podium were taken out by Joe Hindmarsh and Robert Smith.

The senior riders then took to the track with four cyclists contesting the Under Thirteen Division. Tom Hindmarsh claimed victory in the two lap handicap whilst Jonathon Carroll and Max Housden took out the three lap handicap and five lap scratch race respectively. William Carroll also rode well taking third place in the scratch race. A very competitive Under Fifteen Division then sizzled on the track with some exciting racing occurring. Stefanie Tracey took first place in the two lap handicap and a flying Tom Regan rode well of scratch to take first place in the four lap handicap. Minor placing included Erin Doyle, Baden Housden and Happy Gilmore. The senior two lap handicap race proved a furious affair with Jamie Green, Liz Regan and Ian Hume holding off a fast finishing scratch bunch to take the podium positions. The five lap handicap saw the back markers get up to fill the top placings in the shape of Dirk Roshier, Ian Gunn and Bill Robertson. Jamie Green backed up to also win the B Grade Scratch Race followed by Tom Regan and John Houvis. Bill Robertson, Pete Treloar and David Mann filled the podium in the A Grade Scratch Race.

Three Wagga Cycling Club riders travelled to Sydney during the week to contest the Youth Olympics.  Ellen Marks, Paul Fellows and Netasha Pearse all rode well in their respective events with Paul winning a bronze medal representing NSW in the Team Sprint Event. 

A big congratulation goes out to all three of the riders and good luck in your endeavours at the National titles later in the year.

Seven Wagga Cycling Club under fifteen and seventeen age riders will travel to Sydney this weekend to compete in the NSW Track Titles at Dunc Grey Velodrome. The clubs best wishes go to all competitors.

Finally the Wagga Cycling Club Track Championships will be held  over three separate evenings being the 14^th, 21^st and 28^th of February 2007.  Until next week train hard and ride safe.