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Australian Olympic Youth Festival (AYOF), Sydney, 14-18 January, 2009
Over 1800 athletes from over 20 countries will participate in the 22 sports on the Festival program. Again the Australian cycling team will compete against strong international competition from Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand and Chinese Taipei. The USA are also considering sending a team to compete. Australian Team: For the 2009 Festival the AOC have limited the Australian team to only 20 cyclists. This is a significant decrease from past Festivals. As a result of this and reflecting the AOC’s desire to increase the status of this event on the international stage, Cycling Australia’s National Track Selectors will determine the team to represent Australia at the 2009 AYOF. Selection in the Australian team will be based on the following criteria: • 2008 World Junior Track Championship representatives who
are still eligible to compete as U19 in 2009 will be automatic selections |
The Australian
Olympic Committee (AOC) will once again conduct the Australian Olympic Youth
Festival (AYOF) at the Dunc Gray Velodrome, Sydney 14 to 18 January 2009.
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Braszell claims 63rd "Wal Smith" Casterton 50 Handicap
Riding off 24 minutes, the Ballarat Grammar School Arts Department Coordinator covered the 80 kilometres in 2 hrs 17min 42sec, bettering his previous best place of second. Toyko Olympics Road Race 4th place getter Ray Bilney (SA) finished second riding from limit (30min), with third going to Portland CC masters rider David O'Dwyer from (24mins). 71 year old Gordon Cram (SA - 24 mins) just edged Angela McClure (Ballarat/Sebastopol CC - 30mins) for fourth place in a seven rider sprint. Leigh Egan (Scratch) lead home a bunch of approximately 28 riders only 47 seconds behind the winner to take fastest time in 1hr 54min 29sec, only 1min 29sec outside the race record. |
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Cadel Evans Set to Create Cycling History in 2008 on SBS
"Cadel Evans is poised to create a slice of history when he competes in cycling's biggest event of the year," said SBS sport presenter, Michael Tomalaris, who will host his thirteenth Tour de France for SBS this July.
"An Australian has never won the Tour in its 105 year existence, yet Evans will start the three week spectacle as pre-race favourite."
Michael Tomalaris will host SBS's LIVE stage coverage as audiences enjoy more drama and excitement on the roads of France when SBS broadcasts from the earlier time of 10:00pm (AEST) for the 95th Tour de France.
During the 21-stage race, the network will show daily race updates at 7:15am, covering all the overnight action, and a half hour highlights program at 6:00pm.
Joining Michael in France will be reporter, John Flynn, former pro-cyclist, David McKenzie and commentary duo, Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen.
Check out SBS's comprehensive official Tour de France website featuring 24/7 breaking news, stage profiles with route maps and stage analysis, cyclist profiles, exclusive video content, galleries, minute-by-minute live stage reports, complete results and race standings, expert blogs and forums.
Follow the Tour de France LIVE on SBS from Saturday 5 July and exclusively online at sbs.com.au/tdf |
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Nine Victorians named in Cycling Australia Nominations for 2008 Olympic Games
Cycling Australia today named the 28 cyclists it intends to nominate to the Australian Olympic Committee for selection in the Australian team for the 2008 Olympic Games to contest the road, track, mountain bike and BMX cycling events in Beijing.
Nine Victorians have been selected, French, Lancaster, Mactier and Shane Kelly, selected to his 5th team, representing on the track, with Evans, Gerrans and Lloyd on the road.
The full nominations are:
The nominations have been endorsed by Cycling Australia's High Performance Management Committee (HPMC). The nominees have qualified for nomination as per the 2008 Australian Olympic Team Nomination Criteria but selection of the Olympic Team will be conducted solely by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC).
Selection may also be contingent on the outcome of any appeals lodged against non-nomination. AOC will formally confirm team selections within 48 hours o July 4, subject to outstanding appeals |
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Tour of Gippsland 2008
The tour will herald the introduction of major teams racing into the domestic scene. The Tour of Gippsland is the first of five events on Cycling Australia’s innovative National Teams Series. The other Victorian events are:
Tour of the Murray River
August 31 – September 7
Prizemoney is $30,000 with a wide range of opportunities for all riders. Entries close July 23 through CycleSport Victoria. Enter online here. |
Australian
road cycling embarks upon a new and wonderfully exciting era when the five day
Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland commences on Wednesday, July 30. 
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Victorian Junior Management Team announced
Manager David James
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Positions available: Victorian Junior & Senior Track Management Team
Applications for Junior Track Management Team are also open for the same positions - Manager, Coaches and Mechanics. Applications to Ian Maher before 25th July 2008 for both. |
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BT Australia Get Behind CSV Junior Road Racing Development Camp CSV Development Manager Luke Mason was delighted to announce today that Bike Technologies Australia (BT) is proudly supporting the upcoming CSV Junior Road Racing Development Camp. BT have donated for use during the camp their BT-ATS Indoor Training Unit. The unit will assist the participants in learning what various training techniques are available and it can be used with CSV's tuned wind resistance indoor training unit.
Head of BT Global Sales Steven Sansonetti, himself a prolific medallist at State and National level, was keen to give camp participants the edge. "We at BT Australia are happy to assist the future stars of tomorrow learn and experience the latest training methods," Steven said.
Places are still available for the 2008 Development Camp, to register contact Luke Mason at CSV. Read more about Bike Technologies @ www.biketechnologies.com |
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Latest Profiles uploaded The latest profiles, courtesy of Cycling Profiles, have now been posted for the following events; JULY
SAT 12-SUN 13 Eildon Junior Tour SAT 26 Victorian Junior IRTT C'ships
AUGUST SAT 9 Rob Vernon Memorial
SEPTEMBER SUN 14 Wangaratta Road Open |
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Castlemaine CC 30th Anniversary
Castlemaine Cycling Club is celebrating its 30th Anniversary Saturday 2nd August 2008, and they would like you to join them! Watch the afternoon Criterium racing and then gather to view Club Memorabilia. (Please bring any articles of interest to display). A great time to catch up to old friends! |
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Blackburn Cycling Club JETS Programme Junior Scholarship
Are you a female cyclist under 15? Would you like to have a level 2 coach help you? Participate in fun and challenging training rides with kids your own age? Meet other kids your own age who have similar goals and values?
Then look no more! Blackburn Cycling Club is offering two scholarships to female cyclists for the up and coming summer Blackburn Cycling Club JETS Programme.
The JETS programme (Junior Enhanced Training Sessions) features track, road and spin sessions and a custom made cycling programme for written for you.
The scholarship will cover all the coaching fees for the term and the athletes will get a free HOT DESIGNS JETS kit valued at $200.
You don't need to be a superstar; but you do need to have motivation and a strong training ethic. This is not designed for road OR track riders, but rather riders who want to give both areas of cycling a go.
You do not need to be a Blackburn Cycling Member to join the JETS programme or to be eligible for the scholarships, however you will be expected to race some of the track season with Blackburn over summer.
Applications close July 30. Applications via email to Brian Harwood Blackburn Cycling Club JETS Programme harwoodbj@bigpond.com
In your application: We would like you to answer the following questions:
1> How did you begin cycling? 2> What do you most like about cycling? 3> What do you dislike about cycling? 4> What rider inspires you and why? 5> How many days a week do you currently ride? |
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23/6 Victorian Junior Road Aggregate points leaders and standings after Round 2 After the Shepparton Junior Tour, which was Round 2 of the 2008 CycleSport Victoria aggregate points state series for junior riders, there are many close tussles on the leader board. The the M17 category, Calvin Watson (Carnegie Caulfield CC) maintained his lead over Brent Nelson (Blackburn CC), though Nelson closed the gap to just 65 points. The big mover on the points table was Camperdown's Xavier Gstrein, who sits only 10 points behind Nelson in third following a strong showing in Shepparton. In the W17 category, Shannon McCurley (Latrobe City CC) leads on 355 points, 40 points ahead of Stephanie Hansen, (Carnegie Caulfield CC). However unlike Round 1, Stephanie managed to take a stage win off her country opponent gaining valuable points. Samantha Verlin is in third on 250 points. It is coming down to the wire in the M15 category, with only 5 points separating Jack Cummings (Carnegie Caulfield CC) on 300 points and Evan Hull (Ararat & District CC) on 295. Hull took stage one of the tour, whilst Cummings steadied the ship by taking stage 2 and 3. Portland's Lachlan Nolte is a further 65 points back in third. And Lauretta Hanson (Macedon Ranges CC) took the lead in the W15 category after Round 1 standings leader Imogen Jelbart was forced to withdraw late last week due to an illness. Hanson 270 points, leads Madeleine Cardillo on 250, with a stagnant Jelbart in third on 195 points. The current leaders on the standings are as follows:
M17
Calvin Watson (Carnegie Caulfield CC) 265 points M15 Jack Cummings (Carnegie Caulfield CC) 300 points W15 Lauretta Hanson (Macedon Ranges CC) 270 points
Please click here for full standings.
Series background The series attracts trophies for the category winners, both male and female and also serves the purpose of providing a series of events which will assist in the selection of the 2008 Victorian Junior Road team to compete at the 2008 J15/17 Australian Junior Road Championship to be held in Canberra, September 5-7.*
MAY SAT 31-SUN 1 Ararat Junior Tour JUNE SAT.21-SUN.22 Shepparton Junior Tour JULY SAT.12-SUN.13 Eildon Junior Tour JULY SAT.26-SUN.27 Victorian Junior Road & IRTT Championships * Please note that performances in championship relevant events are looked upon favourably. Winning one or multiple events above does not guarantee selection. |
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23/6 Enthusiasm of juniors at Shepparton not dampened by rain At the weekend, over 150 of Victoria's and Australian talented juniors contested the Shepparton Junior Tour, the second event in Victorian ‘08 Junior Road Team Selection & Aggregate Points Series. Promoted by the Shepparton cycling club, the tour included a Road Race and Time Trial at Kialla on Saturday, with a Road Race at Dookie and afternoon criterium at Shepparton concluding the Tour. Although rain forced the cancellation of the criterium stage, as it was deemed unsafe following heavy rains, the tour was a great success. Shepparton Cycling Club would like to thank the Greater City of Shepparton Council, Victoria Police, VicRoads, Rural City of Benalla Council an the Scott People Foundation who donated show bags to participants. Congratulations to the following riders who took out the GC in their respective categories; M17 -
Xavier Gstrein (Camperdown CC) Stage 1.pdf | Stage 2.pdf | Stage 3.pdf | GC.pdf
Photos courtesy Geoff Parker, Richard Hood & Chris Eichler Report below from Keith Esson - Shepp News Scudding showers brought a premature close to the weekend's Shepparton junior cycling tour. Chief Commissaire, Brad Robins called off the final criterium stage deeming the circuit unsafe for racing. "While not heavy, there was enough rain to make sections of the course unsafe because oil deposits, especially on corners, made the road very slippery and there posed a serious threat to the safety of riders," Robins said. Three tour stages were completed before Sunday's untimely rain and road races at Kialla and Dookie plus Saturday's time trials produced a variety of winners creating a log jam at the top of the leader's boards in several age divisions. A highlight of the event was the win by Tasmanian Amy Cure in the under 17 women's section. Cure is developing into a true all rounder with major successes on the track and now on the road. Towards the end of the last track season, Cure won the inaugural junior women's Austral Wheelrace before going to medal at the national championships in Sydney. Cure held off last year's under 17 winner and Victorian champion Shannon McCurley from Latrobe City with another interstate visitor, Letitia Custance from Norwood in South Australia a close-up third. Custance won the opening road race with Cure winning the time trial and Sunday's mountain stage at Dookie. McCurley was a model of consistency, finishing second to her interstate rivals in all three stages. Consistency was the keynote to success for Xavier Gstrein in the under 17 men's A grade division. The Camperdown rider was second to Oliver Le Grice in the opening road stage and runner up to Brent Nelson (Blackburn) in the 15km time trial before breaking through to win the Dookie road stage to go to the top of the leader board. The B grade division was also closely contested with Bendigo's Troy Hutchins victorious ahead of Jordan Sozzi (Shepparton) and Ciaran Conaughton (Ballarat-Sebastpool). Hutchins won the time trial, Sozzi the opening road stage and Jesse Rudolph (Ararat) took out the mountain state. Two wins and a third were enough for Bendigo pocket dynamo Antonio Abbisogni successfully defend her under 15 title. However, the eye-catching performance came from Madeline Cardillo. The Brunswick rider won the under 13 division of last year's tour but showed she was a force to be reckoned with in her new age group with second placings in all three stages. Ararat state representative Evan Hull was a clear-cut winner of the A grade under 15 boys' section with three stage wins with Jack Cummings (Carnegie) runner up overall and second to Hull in each stage. Winning all three stages put Nathan Clinnick (Macedon) well clear of his rivals in the B grade division. Two stage wins ensured Joshua Liston (Ballarat-Sebastpool) a clear cut win in the under 13 boys while Dylan Bilston (Ballarat-Sebastpool) had a ding-dong battle with Jared Clinnick (Macedon) before taking out the under 11 boys' title. Emma Bilston made it a family double by winning the under 13 girls' section and Ashleigh Hocking (Camperdown) won all three under 11 girls' stages. |
