RAW Track 2013!
Dougie, as Eleri said, your first ride will be with novices.
Warm up (on the track, own time, own target and optional) is between 630 to 7pm
Races proper start from 7pm, moving from div5, 4,3,2,1 then Novices each time.
So , if time is tight, the latest you want to get there is no later than 7 to get signed on, and warned up ( rollers, mini track) and have a look at the divs do their races.
The races are generally, a warm up scratch, a sprint sort, an enduro sort, and a combines (which the novices don't ride) , again , if time is a concern,the novices last race will probably end 845 or so.
These weeks, novices have about 5 or so riders so it's quite gentle.
Warm up (on the track, own time, own target and optional) is between 630 to 7pm
Races proper start from 7pm, moving from div5, 4,3,2,1 then Novices each time.
So , if time is tight, the latest you want to get there is no later than 7 to get signed on, and warned up ( rollers, mini track) and have a look at the divs do their races.
The races are generally, a warm up scratch, a sprint sort, an enduro sort, and a combines (which the novices don't ride) , again , if time is a concern,the novices last race will probably end 845 or so.
These weeks, novices have about 5 or so riders so it's quite gentle.
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Yes Dougie. You get at least 10 points for attending and if you ride Div 5 and place you'll receive additional points for that.
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I'll also be there in novice, I've ridden at tempe before but never DGV and I've never raced track before so I think that puts me squarely in novice
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Our team's up on the RAW forums, where's yours?
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We're like the Liberal party... Leaving our budget strategy until the last minute.Our team's up on the RAW forums, where's yours?
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Im still waiting for a message back from the new PM to see if he will ride in our team.
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So here's the team then. I did look at parachuting Pat Noble in to race, but given that he hasn't raced at all this season I didn't think that was acceptable.
Female – Lizanne wilmot
Female U17 – Zanzi hocknell
45+ John Caley
U17 – Tom Bolton
35+ Chris Harris
U19 – Bill bolten
Open – Alex Chubb
Open – Eric McDonald
Open – John Nguyen
Open – Ben Fox
Reserves –
James Orton
Chris Hageman
Tom Clarke
Female – Lizanne wilmot
Female U17 – Zanzi hocknell
45+ John Caley
U17 – Tom Bolton
35+ Chris Harris
U19 – Bill bolten
Open – Alex Chubb
Open – Eric McDonald
Open – John Nguyen
Open – Ben Fox
Reserves –
James Orton
Chris Hageman
Tom Clarke
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Can't ride velodrome - too much turning to the left.
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So this Friday is the last night right? If you're not in the Italian pursuit team do you actually get to race or do we just go to watch?
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Friday night is the last night. All the normal racing is on, the Italian is just an extra race.
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Seems DHBC has a fan here
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Guys,
Regardless of the outcome of tonight's ride, I would like to thank you for a wonderful contest. I think it's been a benefit to both clubs.
If you win, well...
And we still love you
Regardless of the outcome of tonight's ride, I would like to thank you for a wonderful contest. I think it's been a benefit to both clubs.
If you win, well...
And we still love you
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BFV's RACE REPORT
How would Sir Dave Brailsford choose a team for an Italian Pursuit? For you hipsters who aren't aware of cycling outside of fixies, Dave is the general manager of Team Sky (the team in the Rapha jerseys) and is famous for a scientific approach to cycling that produces performances that rival those of cycling teams in the 90s.
When it comes to choosing a team, I'm sure Sir Dave would have a very detailed spreadsheet detailing every combination of riders on the roster and all of their statistics. He would also have this information for the rival teams and he would have the race planned out on paper long before it was ever raced. This has proven to be a successful formula for both Sky and British cycling, producing two yellow jerseys and multiple Olympic golds.
LACC has its very own Sir Dave in Stelio Pappas. Stelio had the complete roster of all LACC riders who had raced at RAW this year and he had an amazing spreadsheet of team possibilities. It was colour coded and automated and Stelio generated what, according to the numbers, was a team that could beat Dulwich Hill. The team consisted of two of the fastest masters women road racers in the state (that's not hyperbole, the podiums at the NSW Masters champioships last weekend featured LACC women galore), two members of the Cellarbrations Racing Team squad, and a recent pro rider. According to Stel and his spreadsheet, this team was faster than anything Dulwich Hill could put together.
Come the final night at RAW, with all of the team there, spirits were high. Stel called a riders meeting, pulled out his phone (with the spreadsheet on it), and showed everyone how we were going to win. Everyone saw the colour coding and saw that it was good. And then one of our road champions asked what the rules for an Italian pursuit were. The race was explained. Then someone said "fence start?"
What Stel's spreadsheet didn't have in it was the team factor. Dulwich Hill, seeing our team posted early and knowing they were inferior, spent time practicing their pursuits. It was this that got them the win. We had the strongest riders, but we didn't have a team. When the whistle blew and the Dulwich Hill team dropped into the sprinters lane...well, it was sort of like watching a 10 person human centipede; LACC's start was like watching a blind guy playing Tetris.
The only way LACC could win was with superior speed, and that speed was shown with the gap caused by the poor start being clawed back lap by lap. It wasn't enough, however, and Dulwich Hill won by virtue of their well practiced pursuiting and adequate speed. Well done, Dulwich Hill.
I will conclude this report by serving notice that we will be up there again next year and we will win. Our road champions have been blooded; they're not used to losing. Our new velodrome is almost complete, so we will be practicing. Enjoy your bike, Dulwich Hill, it's the last one you'll win.
How would Sir Dave Brailsford choose a team for an Italian Pursuit? For you hipsters who aren't aware of cycling outside of fixies, Dave is the general manager of Team Sky (the team in the Rapha jerseys) and is famous for a scientific approach to cycling that produces performances that rival those of cycling teams in the 90s.
When it comes to choosing a team, I'm sure Sir Dave would have a very detailed spreadsheet detailing every combination of riders on the roster and all of their statistics. He would also have this information for the rival teams and he would have the race planned out on paper long before it was ever raced. This has proven to be a successful formula for both Sky and British cycling, producing two yellow jerseys and multiple Olympic golds.
LACC has its very own Sir Dave in Stelio Pappas. Stelio had the complete roster of all LACC riders who had raced at RAW this year and he had an amazing spreadsheet of team possibilities. It was colour coded and automated and Stelio generated what, according to the numbers, was a team that could beat Dulwich Hill. The team consisted of two of the fastest masters women road racers in the state (that's not hyperbole, the podiums at the NSW Masters champioships last weekend featured LACC women galore), two members of the Cellarbrations Racing Team squad, and a recent pro rider. According to Stel and his spreadsheet, this team was faster than anything Dulwich Hill could put together.
Come the final night at RAW, with all of the team there, spirits were high. Stel called a riders meeting, pulled out his phone (with the spreadsheet on it), and showed everyone how we were going to win. Everyone saw the colour coding and saw that it was good. And then one of our road champions asked what the rules for an Italian pursuit were. The race was explained. Then someone said "fence start?"
What Stel's spreadsheet didn't have in it was the team factor. Dulwich Hill, seeing our team posted early and knowing they were inferior, spent time practicing their pursuits. It was this that got them the win. We had the strongest riders, but we didn't have a team. When the whistle blew and the Dulwich Hill team dropped into the sprinters lane...well, it was sort of like watching a 10 person human centipede; LACC's start was like watching a blind guy playing Tetris.
The only way LACC could win was with superior speed, and that speed was shown with the gap caused by the poor start being clawed back lap by lap. It wasn't enough, however, and Dulwich Hill won by virtue of their well practiced pursuiting and adequate speed. Well done, Dulwich Hill.
I will conclude this report by serving notice that we will be up there again next year and we will win. Our road champions have been blooded; they're not used to losing. Our new velodrome is almost complete, so we will be practicing. Enjoy your bike, Dulwich Hill, it's the last one you'll win.
Hey! I didn't think anyone had detected our secret italian pursuit training. We need to tighten the security at Tempe big time.
Zanzi did a great job of the start. Dancing around a lot but giving it everything and finishing fast. We already seemed to have a solid lead after her two laps. Riding second (and feeling so honoured to be in the team) I started to bounce around too as I tried to push too hard, but then I was already swinging up and out - still with a good lead on LACC. Then it was just a matter of watching the faster DHBC riders going even faster and faster round the track. The lead did get pulled back a bit by the end but the result never seemed in doubt. Thanks to the team, the cheer squad, LACC and the BFV. Definitely a highlight of raw for me.
Zanzi did a great job of the start. Dancing around a lot but giving it everything and finishing fast. We already seemed to have a solid lead after her two laps. Riding second (and feeling so honoured to be in the team) I started to bounce around too as I tried to push too hard, but then I was already swinging up and out - still with a good lead on LACC. Then it was just a matter of watching the faster DHBC riders going even faster and faster round the track. The lead did get pulled back a bit by the end but the result never seemed in doubt. Thanks to the team, the cheer squad, LACC and the BFV. Definitely a highlight of raw for me.
Some more photos from the night. Great result. The Pursuit was a delight to watch!
Apart from DHBC's win in the Hillbrick team challenge we also had on the virtual RAW podium for the TWE point series:
3rd in Div 2 Eric Macdonald
4th in Div 3 James Orton
5th in Div 4 Troy Martin , and lastly messing up the nice mathematical progression,
1st in Div 5 Broughton Caley
Its been heaps of fun cheering on all the the DHBC riders each week and having a go myself on the boards for the first time. If you are thinking of joining in next year, I thoroughly recommend it. Thanks to the experienced riders for their tips and support.
Also a big thanks to Colin Williamson and Lizanne for encouraging so many juniors to get out to RAW this year. I can't wait for 2014!
John C
3rd in Div 2 Eric Macdonald
4th in Div 3 James Orton
5th in Div 4 Troy Martin , and lastly messing up the nice mathematical progression,
1st in Div 5 Broughton Caley
Its been heaps of fun cheering on all the the DHBC riders each week and having a go myself on the boards for the first time. If you are thinking of joining in next year, I thoroughly recommend it. Thanks to the experienced riders for their tips and support.
Also a big thanks to Colin Williamson and Lizanne for encouraging so many juniors to get out to RAW this year. I can't wait for 2014!
John C
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Yeah - next year, DHBC Juniors should start their own club and take on Libcombe in the italian!
really enjoyed my first full season of RAW. I'll be back next yr for sure
really enjoyed my first full season of RAW. I'll be back next yr for sure
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