2009 News


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RBCC WISHES ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR

JINDABYNE HIGH ALTITUDE TRAINING CAMP.

AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND 2010

Once again we have secured exclusive use of the Allberg Chalet in Jindabyne for RBCC members. The camp will be conducted from Sat 24th Jan to Tues 26th Jan inclusive. Cost of the camp is expected to be a mere $200 per person perhaps even less if good numbers attending. For full details, click here. Don't forget to email me if you are coming to secure a place.

RBCC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING RACES

Christmas Pudding races (last race for 2009) run and won. Results here.

Racing will resume at Heffron on Jan 16th 2010. Track training at Tempe will resume the following Thursday evening on 21st Jan 2010.


Our Presentation Night/ Christmas Party was a great success and gave us an opportunity to show off our new uniform for 2010 via our willing models. For pictures of the gala event, click here.

You need to get your 2010 License NOW !!. You will not be able to race in 2010 without it. Do something about it now. Click here for full details.

RBCC now has EFTPOS facilities at the clubhouse. So why not put your new uniform on your card. Sorry no Amex or Diners though.

Update your email: If you are a Randwick Botany member and you are not receiving club information or you have changed your email address, update your details. Click here.

Online Forum completely updated. Have your say online, Click here.

CLUB SPONSORS

UCI MASTERS WORLD CHAMPIONS


The Brennan IT Mens 135yrs and over Team Sprint team, consisting of Geoff Stoker, Dave Willmott and RBCC member Gavin White.	The new World Champions show off their Gold medals and rainbow jerseys having smashed the current world record in a time of 47.845. (That's an average speed of 56.43kph over 3 laps from a standing start!)	The boys pictured with Team Mentor, Terry "Tank" Doherty.

UCI MASTERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

	Congratulations John Collette and Gavin White. John And Gavin pictured left and right respectively both were runner up World Champions in their respective age divisions in the UCI Masters World Championships in the Men's Time Trial. Both are pictured wearing their Brennan IT team uniform. Brennan IT is RBCC's major sponsor for 2010 onwards. John had an agonising wait as he set a fantastic time (PB) in the second heat and held onto fastest time till the last heat when he lost the Rainbow Jersey by hundredths of a second. Well done boys.
The boys rides and all the action can be seen at http://www.cyclingmasters.tv/

WORLD MASTERS GAMES SYDNEY 2009


Fabulous effort from RBCC members. Our medals started day one with John Collette taking Gold in the Track Time Trial then followed it up with Gold in the Team sprint.	About middle of the week Sue Henry started her talley of medals in the Womens Master 2 events taking a Bronze and Silver in early events and then finally a Gold in the Womens Masters 2 Road Race.	The final race of the final day saw RBCC members take Gold and Silver in the Masters 1 Criterium at Mrs Macquarie's chair. Matty Lucas Gold and Craig Hibbard Silver.

More results & pictures coming soon

AUSTRALIAN MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

Congratulations to all those who competed in this years Australian Masters Championships. Special congrats to Matt Lucas and Sue Henry (shown in these podium shots) on their fine performances and resulting medals.

Sheryl Rotondo has written a short report. To see a few more pics and to read Sheryl's report, click here.

GET WELL SOON CHARLES

Joanne and I had a fabulous weekend away thanks to all but especially to Charles who, in my absence was kind enough to facilitate the Monday Training ride.

Charles, I thank you for looking after everyone "else's" well being.

Hope to see you out on the club training rides again soon.

Get well soon from all your club mates.

ps. For everyone who doesn't know; Charles Dalrymple-Hay has a broken leg.

CONGRATULATIONS SARAH ROY - New ATTA WOMEN's 25km ITT RECORD HOLDER AT CALGA on 6 Sept 2009.

Sarah smashed the women's 25km ITT record with a fantastic time of 38 minutes and 15 seconds (that's 39.2kph average speed !). Sarah, pictured left with Chris Greaves, proudly holds the The ATTA NSW Record Holders Perpetual Trophy - The trophy is updated with all the details of every current record holder with plaques attached to the Sterling Silver Basket / Stem with Bakelite base, which is always available at registration for inspection.

Congratulations on a fabulous time Sarah. Great times were recorded also by Jules Galli with a 1hr 6 min in the 43km and Julian Townsend with a 1hr 8 min. Great work boys.

Full results can be seen here.

CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS - GOLD MEDALISTS STATE TEAM TIME TRIAL.

Congratulations, Sarah Roy, Tania Newton, Sue Henry and Sheryl Rotondo who took the Gold medal in the NSW Club Team Time Trial Events at Calga on June 14, 2009. RBCC was well represented with some 7 teams. Just as well the girls got a medal because the best the boys accomplished was a shake of the hands of the winners. Congratulations to our Under 150 year Masters team of Sam Gilbert, Richard Westmoreland, Matty Lucas and Willem ter Avest with a great time of 1 hr 2 mins for the 40 kilometres which would have put them on the podium last year but this only graded them 8th.

The Dream Team, Big Bazza Mourad, John Buckton, Dave Lippman and Chris White were right on target with our goal time of 1 hr 7mins (which is 2 minutes faster than our PB) but again it only got us 5th overall. Left the President of RBCC is pictured with the Gold Medalists. No offence "Dream Teamers" but this was the only way that I was going to get in a gold medal photo.

Congratulations to all those who represented their club and had a fabulous day.

For more action photos of the teams, including the "Dream Team", click here.

GET WELL SOON WARREN WILSON

	Our good mate Warren recently suffered a stroke. He is currently in the Stroke ward of Shoalhaven Hospital (in Nowra). He is as sharp as a tack as always. Unfortunately the stroke has affected his speech (he is very hoarse and it is an effort for him to speak however that wont stop him telling a few jokes or retelling a few old war stories). The stroke has also affected his vision and his mobility and he has a lot of work ahead to get back on the bike. If you are down that way he would certainly enjoy a visit to lift his spirits. I know a recent visit from Rocky & Anna Fortuna certainly did that. Our prayers are with Warren to make a speedy and hopefully full recovery. Get well soon Warren.

CONGRATULATIONS SYDNEY ROAD TITLE MEDALISTS

	Another big showing of RBCC members with some 25 plus competing in the Sydney Road Titles around Penrith Lakes. Congratulations to medalists, Sarah Roy - Gold in the Elite Women. Sue Henry (left)- Gold in Masters 2 Women, Matt Lucas (left) - Silver in Masters 1 Men. Jules Galli (right) - Bronze in the U23 Mens. There were a few just out of the medals with Calvin Smith 4th in the Masters 2 and Fabio Petro 4th in the Masters 3. Congratulations to all who represented the club and gave their all. Even to the Masters 5 and 6 riders (names witheld so as to minimise embarrasment) who got smashed !

CONGRATULATIONS MORUYA NSW MEDALISTS

	Congratulations to all the RBCC team who traveled to the South Coast to compete in the NSW Road Titles and the NSW Criterium Titles. Special congratulations to Sue Henry who took Bronze in the road race and Silver in the crit. Congratulations also to Matt Lucas who took Silver in the road race. More pictures here. Full results here (courtesy Cycling NSW)

CONGRATULATIONS TANYA NEWTON
	She's done it again !! Hot on the heels of a First Woman victory at the recent Blayney to Bathurst, Tanya was first woman home in the Cootamundra Haycarters race. Tanya pictured right with Thomas Palmer from the Drapac Porsche team who took overall victory on Saturday. Congrats to all RBCC riders who contested the event/(s) and had a great weekend, including Matt Lucas, Robbie Cater, Tanya Newton, Sheryl Rotondo, John Buckton, Wayne Duncan, Barry Mourad, Andy Condliffe and Manager of club sponsor Bike Bug, Alfie Brown. If I forgot anyone, I apologise.

RBCC ON THE SONIA KRUGER AND TODD MCKENNEY MIX 106.5 MORNING SHOW

Full Story click here

2009 BLAYNEY TO BATHURST

Some 45 Randwick Botany riders competed in the weekend's events including the State Hillclimb and criteriums on Saturday and the feature event, The Blayney to Bathurst on Sunday. I have never seen so many Randwick Botany riders at an Open event. It was absolutely fantastic. Some of the bunches looked as though it was the start of a Randwick Botany Club Championship event rather than the 110km Blaney to Bathurst Road Race. Some excellent results achieved. Although we have to give it to the girls overall.

Full list of results here.

	Our Biggest achievement had to be Fastest Woman in the 110km event. Congratulations to a most deserved champion, Tanya Newton, pictured left, who took the podium with fastest man and overall winner, Dean Windsor. Tanya was alsoawarded the Bronze medal in the NSW State Hillclimb championship the previous day, so a great weekend for Tanya. Congratulations also to Sue Henry, pictured right, Gold medalist in the Masters 2 Womens hillclimb and Anna Murray who took gold in the Masters 4 Women's event.

	Congratulations to Angus Gale who won the Division 2 criterium with a highly improved and very in form rider, Nathan Bonarious taking third. Good work boys.

Click here for photos.

RBCC EASTER TRAINING CAMP at COOTAMUNDRA on Fri 10 April to Mon 13 April

The Easter camp at Cootamundra despite their only being a small number of attendees, was very successful and very enjoyable. Four magnificent days with a little warm-up ride Friday afternoon, then the 3 planned rides on Sat, Sun & Monday.

Thanks to the Gemma and Tony of the White Ibis Hotel at Cootamundra for looking after us and providing a great social venue where, in an atmosphere of belly aching laughter, a few tall stories were told over a few quite drinks after the days riding.

See report and photos here.

	TRAINING SKILLS FOR NOVICE CYCLISTS In association with Dulwich Hill club, Randwick Botany will be conducting skill training for novice cyclists at Heffron Park on the last Saturday of every month. The inaugural session was well represented and received. The next session will be held on Saturday 25 April. A training bunch will circulate (at an appropriate speed to keep all in tow) Heffron Park and novice cyclists will be taught how to ride in a bunch and other appropriate skills such as cornering and braking. You must have minimum of a "non-comp" license or "Ride It" license. This can be obtained on the day but you will need to get to the club house early to facilitate same. This is NOT racing, it is beginner skills training. Please arrive min 15 mins early, 30 mins (preferably) especially if you need to affiliate or the like.
	Where: Heffron Park Maroubra adjacent to Robey Street (see map) When: 12.30pm Saturday 25 April Cost: $5 for all holders of "Rideit" or full competition licenses.


	CONGRATULATIONS FRANK & NATASHA CARISTO Wondering why we have not seen Frank out on the training rides? Well I think I found out the answer. Natasha just gave birth to their second child, Christian about about 1pm on Wed 25 February. Congratulations from all your club mates.

CONGRATULATIONS GRAEME BROWN ON WINNING THE JAYCO BAY CRITS


A great win and even more special as Graeme is now a member of the Randwick Botany Cycling Club. Above, I welcome him to the club and wish him luck over the for coming series.	Round 3 in Geelong and Graeme takes victory in a sprint off with Robbie McEwan moving into first place overall and taking the yellow jersey.	Graeme pulls on the yellow jersey. Just behind him Dean Windsor (also a regular at Heffron and a fellow Christmas Pudding winner at the RBCC Christmas Bike Bug 500 race) pulled on the green sprinters jersey.
See full results on cyclingnews.com

JINDABYNE HIGH ALTITUDE TRAINING CAMP 23 to 26 JAN 2009. More details (including map) click here.