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Geelong World Cup Challenge... an all round success
On
Sunday February 24, an impressive field of enthusiastic cyclists took to the
streets of Geelong and the surf coast shire to participate in the the inaugural Cyclo
Sportif Victoria Geelong World Cup Challenge.
City
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All participants in the Challenge had their ride professionally timed using a state-of-the-art transponder which was fitted to the ankle of each rider. It accurately recorded the riders overall event time as well as providing a split time for their climb up Bellbrae Hill.
Riders were also comforted in the knowledge that the event featured qualified bicycle mechanics and fully equipped support van on course to provide professional support, in addition to food/aid stations refreshing the cyclists along the course.
All participant were then able to stay around and enjoy the great festivities on the Geelong Waterfront and catch the Women's World Cup action.
Event Coordinator Adam Smith was excited by
the success of the first event on the Cyclo Sportif Victoria recreational
ride calendar for 2008. "The challenge provided a great opportunity for cyclists to ride a world class course and all participants thoroughly enjoyed not only the great course, but the support provided to them throughout," Smith stated.
CycloSportif Victoria would like to thank the following as the Geelong World Cup Challenge would not have been possible
without
their support and contributions:
To view photos from the event, please go here. |
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Official
Cyclo Sportif Victoria Jersey Offer Do
you want to look the part during the Geelong World Cup Challenge? Then why
not take advantage of this exclusive jersey offer. The official Cyclo Sportif Victoria jersey is available to all entrants for the special price of $69. That's $20 of the regular price, an offer to good to miss! This special offer is valid until Friday 22nd February. Your jersey will be available to pick up at the registration marquee before the event. Remember this offer is only available to those who have entered the Geelong World Cup Challenge.
To order your jersey contact Adam Smith on 03 8480 3068 or adam.smith@cycling.org.au
Geelong will welcome five of the world's top ten ranked women's
road cyclists for the opening round of the UCI Womens World Cup.
World ranked number three and 2004 World Champion, Judith Arndt,
will lead the charge for Team High Road that also boasts newly crowned
Australian road race Champion, Oenone Wood (ranked 8) and 2006 Geelong World
Cup winner Ina Teutenberg (ranked 10). Ranked number six in the world
Lithuania's Edita Pucinskaite, (Equipe Nurnberger Versicherung) comes into
the event on the back of a 2007 season that saw her win the women's Giro
d'Italia for the second straight year. Sweden's Susanne Ljungskog, (Menikini
- Selle Italia) is a two time World Champion (2002 & 2003) who returns
to Geelong for the fifth year running. Ljungskog last year won the Tour de
l'Aude in France.
The stellar line up of talent also includes reigning Olympic
Champion, Sara Carrigan, who will race in the Lotto-Belisol Ladies Team with
1992 Olympic Champion, Kathryn Watt. 2006 time trial World Champion and
three time US Champion, Kristin Armstrong and 2005 time trial World
Champion, Karin Thurig, from Switzerland will line up for the
Cervelo-Lifeforce team.
Australia will be well represented with a national team and five
regional teams entered boasting the likes of 2006 Australian road Champion,
Katie Mactier, 2007 triple Junior World Champion, Josephine Tomic and 2007
Australian time trial Champion, Bridie O'Donnell. The world class field will be in action prior to the World Cup in
the three stage Geelong Tour. The Tour will begin with an 8km time trial at
Portarlington on Thursday 21 February followed by a 75km road circuit race
later the same day. On Friday 22 February the Tour moves to Barwon Heads for
the 90km final stage.
For further details and a full starting list check out the official website – www.geelongworldcup.com
The Mayor takes the Challenge City
of
Cr
Harwood said he was looking forward to the event. "The Geelong World
Cup Challenge is a great opportunity to soak up the ‘big race
atmosphere’ of the World Cup and of course we get to cycle portions of the
actual race circuit during the ride, so that will be a memorable
experience,” he said. “For me, the event also provides an
opportunity to promote cycling not only as a fantastic means of staying fit
and active but as a genuine transport alternative.
“With
so much attention focused on greenhouse gases and climate change, not to
mention rising fuel prices, cycling is being taken up by more and more
people as an economical and environmentally responsible way to travel in
busy urban environments,” Cr Harwood said.
10/2/08
Teams entries now available
Do you have a group of 5 or more friends looking to enter the Geelong World Cup Challenge?
If so then why not take advantage of our Team’s Entry option and qualify for a discounted entry rate. All team members will qualify for a discounted rate as follows – CycleSport Victoria members $35 per rider or non members $45 per rider. That’s a saving of up to $20 off the standard entry fee.
To enter a team please see our
Entries page here.
10/2/08 Shimano join the Challenge  We are pleased to announce that Shimano Australia have joined the Challenge!
Shimano’s qualified
bicycle mechanics and fully equipped support van will be on course to provide
professional support for any rider who encounters mechanical difficulties along
the way. Shimano Australia are
an established part of the world wide Team Shimano, a dedicated supplier of the
worlds best bicycle components. Shimano have provided mechanical support at many
of Australia’s premier cycling events including the recently completed Tour
Downunder and will provide the neutral service for the Geelong Tour and the
Geelong Women’s World Cup. For further information on Shimano Australia check out their website - www.shimano.com.au
Official Event Timing
Sport Timing is a market leader in providing sporting events with a range of professional services specialising in time measurement, resulting and data management. Sport Timing have been involved with a variety of events all over the world. On a local front they are involved with the Orbea Tri Series Challenge, Portsea Swim Classic and the Victorian Olympic Distance Triathlon Champions.
All riders in the Geelong World Cup Challenge will enjoy the benefit of having their ride professionally timed using a state-of-the-art transponder. A transponder weighing only 20 grams will be fitted to the ankle of each rider. The transponder will accurately record the riders overall event time as well as providing a split time for your climb up Bellbrae Hill.
The Geelong World Cup Challenge is not a race. Riders will not be ranked or awarded prizes according to finishing times. But rather the transponder will provide a riders with an excellent form of personal recognition upon completing the challenge. It will also form the base comparison for future events and inspire the achievement of personal goals.
23/1/08
Are you looking for Australia's Number 1 recreational cycling package?
If so then Cyclo Sportif Victoria is for you! An annual membership is unbeatable value with a range of benefits ideal for the recreational cyclist.
And a whole lot more!
For full details please log on to www.cyclosportifvic.com.au
20/1/08
The Geelong World Cup Challenge is a proud supporter of the Amy Gillett Foundation. For every entry received we will make a donation to the Amy Gillett Foundation to assist them in continuing their great work in promoting a shared respect between motorists and cyclists. For more information on the Foundations work please visit - www.amygillett.org.au
19/12/07
Entries now open!
To enter the World Cup Challenge or Geelong Advertiser Family Fun Ride, please go here.
1/12/07
Welcome to the Geelong World Cup Challenge Website! The website has been officially launched and features all you need to know about the the first event on the Cyclo Sportif Victoria recreational ride calendar for 2008.
Check back here for regular updates and news.
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Sport Timing have joined forces with the Geelong World Cup Challenge to
provide the official event timing. 
Amy
Gillett Foundation 
