DHBC Crit race on Sunday 17/5/09..
- Simon Llewellyn
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Hey guys just to let everybody know who may not be aware and remind everybody else, there is just under a week till our monthly Crit racing begins at Dunc Gray Crit circuit. The venue is booked, the official sanctioning letter has been received, so we are ready to go!!!!!
Criterium Racing: Sunday 17 May 2009.
Location: Dunc Gray Criterium circuit
Start time: 7:30am- 8am
Expected finish time: 8:30am-9:30am
Grades: Slowies (C), Middies (B), Fasties (A)
Cost: $5 for racing, $5 for bbq.
Prize money: nil.
Distance: approx 30kms but based on who shows up, less for slowies, maybe more for fasties
Type of racing: Scratch races, maybe handicapp depending on numbers
One day licenses: ??? yes, officially there is no reason why not, they cost $15 but I have to find out which form we need to make them official.
& yes there will hopefully be a bbq!!!!! once I find a portable one to take out or establish if they are available there. I plan to do bacon & egg roles for breakfast & hopefully there will be a coffee source in the vacinity!!
The plan is that everybody meet at Mick Mazza's at 6:30am as usual & ride out together race & ride back. The boys are working on the route. Anybody not wishing to race is more than welcome to ride out and watch.
If anybody chooses to drive out or is coming from another direction & doesn't know where dunc Gray is; here's the map:
http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/default.asp?id=29416
Criterium Racing: Sunday 17 May 2009.
Location: Dunc Gray Criterium circuit
Start time: 7:30am- 8am
Expected finish time: 8:30am-9:30am
Grades: Slowies (C), Middies (B), Fasties (A)
Cost: $5 for racing, $5 for bbq.
Prize money: nil.
Distance: approx 30kms but based on who shows up, less for slowies, maybe more for fasties
Type of racing: Scratch races, maybe handicapp depending on numbers
One day licenses: ??? yes, officially there is no reason why not, they cost $15 but I have to find out which form we need to make them official.
& yes there will hopefully be a bbq!!!!! once I find a portable one to take out or establish if they are available there. I plan to do bacon & egg roles for breakfast & hopefully there will be a coffee source in the vacinity!!
The plan is that everybody meet at Mick Mazza's at 6:30am as usual & ride out together race & ride back. The boys are working on the route. Anybody not wishing to race is more than welcome to ride out and watch.
If anybody chooses to drive out or is coming from another direction & doesn't know where dunc Gray is; here's the map:
http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/default.asp?id=29416
- simon.sharwood
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Cool. I plan to come.
- Simon Llewellyn
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Hey guys there's not going to be any one day licences for the crit on Sunday & when there is they have risen to $35....
- mikesbytes
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Simon,
Could you please post the route being ridden there, so if anyone is late they know which way to ride.
Could you please post the route being ridden there, so if anyone is late they know which way to ride.
- Simon Llewellyn
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Hey guys the route out is being worked on...
We went out & had a look at the course today, it is very user friendly & will be great for begginners!!!!
We went out & had a look at the course today, it is very user friendly & will be great for begginners!!!!
Ok, sorted out a route, its less then 20km, but I will warn you, its not flat all the way, there are a few hills. Of course if someone has come up with a better one Iḿ all open.
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Ro ... -Dunc-Grey
I could have made it slightly more direct, but Iḿ not sure of the road surface down Canterbury road. The only bad bit is the fact you have to go through the guts of Bankstown, but at least it avoids the Hume high way.
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Ro ... -Dunc-Grey
I could have made it slightly more direct, but Iḿ not sure of the road surface down Canterbury road. The only bad bit is the fact you have to go through the guts of Bankstown, but at least it avoids the Hume high way.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/australia ... 6052334569
Possible modification to the route, avoiding going past Bankstown station. Unfortunately mapmyride no longer seems to zoom to the starting point automatically
Possible modification to the route, avoiding going past Bankstown station. Unfortunately mapmyride no longer seems to zoom to the starting point automatically
There may be less hills that way, I´m not sure as I don´t know the area. Its around the same distance, we can argue about it tomorrow morning on the way out as they both start the same. I don´t think Bankstown is going to be a problem that time of the day. I´m also not sure about the little bit in the middle, you can´t drive it as far as I know, but should be ok on a bike.
- Simon Llewellyn
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Is it a ride it licence? or racing? you'll need a racing....This sounds great Simon. Count me in. Is my Cycling Aust Recreational Licence sufficient for this?
Hey cheers lads for mapping out the way out. If it's only 20kms out, we could extend the race???
Plus I just decided there will be premium sprints, which will not pay but could go towards some kind of point score, the final position or the people beaten could just buy them a beer or cofee later...
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I'd definatly be up for a longer race. The longer the distance the more chance ive got of beating Tim.
We will be riding as one group. That corner is about 5 kms in, so if we average say 28km/h its 11 minutes, now we know that isn´t going to happen. I´d say we will be there 15 minutes in, so 6.45 if we get away on time.
This route isn´t set in stone yet, but if people are going to meet us along the way I guess it can be.
This route isn´t set in stone yet, but if people are going to meet us along the way I guess it can be.
Thanks Christian, it would be good if the route could be confirmed beforehand.We will be riding as one group. That corner is about 5 kms in, so if we average say 28km/h its 11 minutes, now we know that isn´t going to happen. I´d say we will be there 15 minutes in, so 6.45 if we get away on time.
This route isn´t set in stone yet, but if people are going to meet us along the way I guess it can be.
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I've started on a bottle of red this evening in the hope that the antioxidants will help me do battle tomorrow.
- mikesbytes
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Tim's been putting in the K's lately, we can't depend on him dieing part way thru like he use toI'd definatly be up for a longer race. The longer the distance the more chance ive got of beating Tim.
i am but a poor young boy (hes just a poor young boy... (sorry that song came to mind, its from some sort of movie)Tim's been putting in the K's lately, we can't depend on him dieing part way thru like he use to
Of course you can trust me not to ride that far, 30 km?! far out way too long i could never ride that far..
Great circuit and great racing. Thanks to Simon and others who spent hours getting this off the gound. Really enjoyed it.
Otherwise, I am declaring my allegiance to Middies bunch for Waterfall from now on. And whenever I join the Fasties to Waterfall, I'm just a visitor.
Otherwise, I am declaring my allegiance to Middies bunch for Waterfall from now on. And whenever I join the Fasties to Waterfall, I'm just a visitor.
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Third thatI second that
The existing Gang of Troi better train hard or they may not know what hit them.I'll get my race license sorted and be in for the next one And I'll actually get out of bed next time...
Great fun racing, not so much fun crashing, but at least it was only me
Most of my damage seems to be superficial, except for my left hand around the thumb which has swollen up and is sore and weak when used, so i'll get it checked out tomorrow and report back.
Most of my damage seems to be superficial, except for my left hand around the thumb which has swollen up and is sore and weak when used, so i'll get it checked out tomorrow and report back.
- Simon Llewellyn
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Great fun racing, not so much fun crashing, but at least it was only me
Most of my damage seems to be superficial, except for my left hand around the thumb which has swollen up and is sore and weak when used, so i'll get it checked out tomorrow and report back.
I've got to say my heart stopped abit in a not flustered because I"m a nurse kind of way when I heard about the crash & couldn't see it. Next month because you received a one month ban for stupidity and you'll be running it, it would be a good idea to have abike at hand to ride to crashes, it took way to long walking...
Though we will need a first aider if you don't have a certificate & they will need a bike too....
No worries, i've got my first aid, sports trainer level 1, and i'll probably have renewed my cpr by then as well. Don't mind running it, though i will be reminding people that the lap numbers are a guide, and they should listen for the bell.
I'll bring a bike as well.
I'll bring a bike as well.
A back pack for that first aid kit would be good. That tool box is only good for walking dental students.
As words on this event gets out in cyberspace and forum land, I just want to clarify if there's any restrictions on entry of this event.
Are we restricting this event at present to just our club riders? Only riders who regularly rides with us? Any rider with racing license?
I just can't remember what the decision was.
Are we restricting this event at present to just our club riders? Only riders who regularly rides with us? Any rider with racing license?
I just can't remember what the decision was.
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I'll let Simon fill in the exact details but I believe as we are running a cat 5 event we are only allowed our club, plus three other clubs which we have elected when the application was put in. I know one is Bisci sport, i'm not sure on the others.
- Simon Llewellyn
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Yeah since we are running our racing as a cat 5 event, we are only able to invite 3 other clubs. For the Crit they are Southern cross (due to track connections & agreements), Randwick & Lidcombe. & for the omnium, Southern Cross, Bicisport, & Randwick.
We could move to Cat 4, which from what I"ve been learning this week would be open invite but it would cost the club more ($$$) & will need a bit more thought. So for insurance purposes only the clubs which are listed can currently race, though I will more than likely get bicisport changed for Lidcombe for the omnium before the next one as the only rider who consistently shows up from another club rides for them....
We could move to Cat 4, which from what I"ve been learning this week would be open invite but it would cost the club more ($$$) & will need a bit more thought. So for insurance purposes only the clubs which are listed can currently race, though I will more than likely get bicisport changed for Lidcombe for the omnium before the next one as the only rider who consistently shows up from another club rides for them....
Thanks for the clarification.
Well, diagnosis of the injured hand so far, for those that understand. 2mm flake fracture at base of proximal phalanx of thumb. Have to visit the fracture clinic due to the possibility of an ulnar collateral ligament injury.
Seems to be feeling better every day, so i expect i'll be racing the Ken Dinnerville still.
Seems to be feeling better every day, so i expect i'll be racing the Ken Dinnerville still.
Ouch, chip #. Did it involve the joint? Make sure it's properly treated or you'll risk developing an arthritis. You need that thumb. Good luck with your recovery!
Yes - ouch....Doesn't sound that it will hold you back for long. Good luck at Ken Dinnerville.....and watch those corners.Well, diagnosis of the injured hand so far, for those that understand. 2mm flake fracture at base of proximal phalanx of thumb. Have to visit the fracture clinic due to the possibility of an ulnar collateral ligament injury.
Seems to be feeling better every day, so i expect i'll be racing the Ken Dinnerville still.
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