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TRU
energy, once again is the major sponsor for 2012 Track Cycling Carnival
in February. The carnival will again feature the Bob Whitford
Memorial Wheel Race with over $300 in prize money plus winners trophy
from the prize pool of just over $1000. Organisers are expecting another
large number of entries this year with the increase in track racing at
the club this season. There will be 20 events in total for under
13 & 15 riders with Under 17's and 19's competing with the seniors
in A & B grades. Entry on the day will be $10 for U/17, U/19 &
Seniors while junior U/13 & U/15 entry will be $5. A full events
list will be posted on the Club Track Racing page once all events have
been finalised.
Those
intending to participate are asked send an email letting the club know
at info@latrobecitycc.org.au
at least by Monday February 6th, 2012.
Southern
Masters CC (formerly Southern Vets CC) has introduced
New Quick Sign In system
that
you can enter any SMCC race from your phone, computer or WIFI
connection.
SMCC
now have a New Demo (available now) and a Live
Quick Sign In (available now).
Latrobe
City Cycling Club members that want to enter a SMCC race must previously
fill in the SMCC
starting list so that their details are recorded and displayed.
Designed
for mobile phones, tablets and mobile devices, the SMCC mobile website
and new Quick Sign In layouts look a little different to the main
website and include all the functions. The main menu items are listed in
the footer of the page for easy navigation.
When the
Live Quick Sign In is used for races the navigation will also be in the
footer.
Now
available
> 'Your
Own' Quick Sign In (read more here)
This
is a huge achievement for the club and gives riders a faster
process of allocating a number, removing queues and displays pre-race
and post-race information faster. As time develops, timing, personal
home pages, instant winners / place
getters and laps etc. will be shown
to spectators etc.
A
huge move forward, well done to all SMCC administrators, volunteers,
riders and families for initiating this fantastic program.
When
you next come to an SMCC race you'll be on the track in minutes.
Please let all other riders throughout the galaxy know about
this.
Entry
money $10 @ Casey Fields (Sunday's) & $12 @ Sandown (Thursday's) is
paid when picking up number.
Jerome
Bechaz heads for bigger things, read a story from his dad Phil....
Hi
everyone just wanted to update you all on Jerome and also the National
Junior Track Series Rd 3
After
the completion Jerome’s first season as a U17 rider we did an
evaluation on what was working and what could be improved.
Certain
aspects of Jerome’s coaching needed to be looked at and how certain
changes could be made to help him get closer to his stated goals.
Shortly
after ending his association with his current coach and commencing the
search for another, he was invited to try out with Hilton Clarke’s
National talent identification squad & CCCC coach.
Some
days after the try outs Hilton called to say that Jerome was invited to
train under him.
Jerome
Has now completed some 4 weeks with Hilton and his Squad and is looking
forward to the next 12 months
Hilton
Clarke is a high performance and demanding taskmaster but willing to
give his all to those who want to get the very best out of themselves.
Jerome will need to give 100 per cent to stay involved and on-board.
Riders
have a set 5 day program which involves both on the track and gym work.
This
program is designed to get you up to the national and
international level performance bar.
Hilton
tends specialize with track sprinters but also works with endurance
athletes as well it seems.
Having
said all that, to completely gain use of Hilton’s Program which
is via CCCC we have made the decision in Jerome’s best interest to
transfer Jerome to CCCC
This
will have a significant change in Jerome’s riding program and limit
his ability to complete locally
We
enquired about being a member of 2 clubs but this was not permitted
under Cycle Sport Victoria’s rules.
At
heart he will still be Latrobe rider who hopes to do the very best for
the Latrobe region and his friends at LCCC.
National
Junior Track Series Round 3
It
was off to the Silver Dome in Launceston, Tasmania for round 3 of the
NTJS.
This
innovative concept designed to increase the opportunities for junior
track riders to compete at a national level and supported major sponsors
Green Edge Cycling and Jayco
It
covers 6 rounds and is held all across Australia at the various city
velodromes
It’s
a heavy program on the day, if a rider completes in all events
Jerome’s
focus was the sprint
Jerome
qualified 7th fastest over the flying 200
The
fastest nine riders placed themselves in a 3 man 3 heat shoot out
The
winners progressing to the final
Jerome
was up against series leader and older u 17 competitor Jack Edwards from
Sydney, who has to be one most talented all-rounders going around in any
era
In
Fact he is as smart as bike rider as I have ever seen a machine indeed
when you watch his effort across all events.
Jerome’s
instruction was to not let him dictate terms and to attack him with a
Power full kick to the line whenever the moment presented itself.
It
did when Jack looked away with 3 bends to ride or 240
meters to go , Jerome attempted to grab be sprinters lane before
the final 2 bends but Jack was able hold enough ground for Jerome not to
be able to come down.
They
went head to head down the back straight with Jerome half a bike length
in front entering the final 2 bends.
As
they straightened for the line Jack Edwards over the last 10 meters
managed put his wheel in front to beat Jerome in a great semi-final.
Despite
not winning it was probably Jerome’s most significant result for
either track or road, so much so it had Jack Edwards coach come up and
comment “that is one of the best kicks and efforts against Jack he has
seen, that put him into danger”
Could
report more from this great concept and event run by Cycling Australia
but we will leave it for another day or another round
Cheers
Phil
A
new look Executive committee, a number of
departures from the executive and committee plus a few new arrivals.
Alan Beveridge former Club Uniform Officer has departed, he is moving to
Gladstone, Queensland. Darren Spiteri has stood down from the Presidency
and has taken on the Uniform Officers roll, while long time member Jim
Timmer-Arends takes over the Presidency, with Glenn Schoer taking on the
Vice President position, Lynley Keene remains as Secretary with
assistance from Dave Shanahan who remains as Property Manager. Brett Van
Berkel takes a side step taking on the vacant Treasurers job and
remaining as Public Officer. A couple of new face onto the race
committee, Colin Aitken was elected as assistant Road Handicapper to Jim
Timmer-Arends and Dave Shanahan while Justin Gravett will assist Wayne
Tunks with track handicaps. Club delegate for Gippsland are Jim
Timmer-Arends, Glenn Schoer & Brett Van Berkel.
The
club has in-place a Mobile Phone that members can ring to see if racing
is still on in the case of inclement weather conditions eg; If raining
No Racing @ Deca (too dangerous) or in the case of hot weather when temperatures
reaches
35º degrees at 5.00pm or in the case of Sunday racing 9.00am. The
number to ring is: 0422 464 225.
The
club is purchasing a new trailer to house club signs and also purchasing
two or three new junior track bikes.
It
was decided that during the Hazelwood road series that last race of each
month will be a handicap event with a $5 entry to be paid back in prize
money for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Fastest time making it four (4) with points
unavailable towards Hazelwood series. The LCCC
Cyclist of the Year that was introduced last season has been
revamped with only fourteen (14) club races eligible for members to gain
points.
Jerome
Bechaz to ride along side Cadel Evans at his homecoming parade on
Friday. Jerome's name was selected along with 19 other Victorian junior
riders to be part of the parade in the Melbourne CBD to honor Evan's
Tour de France win. The stars of the future riding along side Evans have
been dubbed Team Cadel and will don red jerseys in tribute to the BMC
teammates who helped Evans to glory in France. Also representing
Gippsland in the parade is Wellington CC junior Olivia Verey.
Grand
Junction Hotel, Traralgon is sponsoring the 34th running of the
Morwell to Glenmaggie Handicap Classic (World Championship Handicap).
This is the fourth year the Grand Junction has sponsored the race and
has increased the sponsorship (prize money) each year. The race will be
run on Sunday October 2, 2011 from Morwell Leisure Centre, McDonald St.
Morwell
to Glenmaggie
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BREAKING
NEWS Prize Money Doubles for
2012 Track Omnium Series
The
2012 track omnium series which begins on Monday January 9 has an
increase in sponsors allowing for an increase in the amount of prize
money on offer. Last year’s sole sponsor JNG Glass & Glazing has
upped its sponsorship dollar to $500 while new Moe Bike Hub owner and
Cartridge World Manager, Darryl Anderson has got behind the series and
is chipping in $500 also.
As
in the past the $5 entry fee has been incorporating back into the
overall prize pool
so with the current numbers showing up to race the
track the total prize pool could climb to well over $1500 this coming
year.
With
the numbers being seen on Monday night’s there will more than likely
be three divisions, A, B and C.
Divisions that will be run separately, with 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th in
each grade winning prize money.
Points
will be: 7pts win, 6pts second, 5pts third, 4pts 4th and
unplaced 2 pts. Entry is $5 per week. All prizes will be presented
at the club Presentation Dinner in June.
This
year sees a change in events. The elimination event has been removed and
is replaced with a 3 lap sprint derby, with heats. Winners of each heat
(dependant on numbers in each division) will progress to a final race on
the night for each division. Events over the seven week series will
alternate between Sprint and Endurance events, just to mix things up a
bit.
There
will be other events run on the night that will not carry series points
so riders will get at least three races each Monday evening.
Each
Monday starting at 6 o’clock sharp there will be a heart starter, all
in scratch race (12 laps)
The
series will have a different event each week for each division is shown
in the example below;
Week 1
Jan 9 - A Division, Flying Sprint 200m & B & C Division, 16 lap
Motor Pace
Week 2
Jan 16 - A Div. 20 lap Motor Pace, B &C Div. Flying Sprint 200m
Week 3
Jan 23 - A Div. 500TT, B &C Div. 12 lap Points Score
Week 4
Jan 30 - A Div. 20 lap Point Score, B & C Div. 500TT
Week 5
Feb 6 - A Div. Keirin, B & C Div. 3 Lap Sprint Derby
Week 6
Feb 13 - A Div. 16 lap Scratch, B & C Div. 10 lap Scratch
Week 7
Feb 20 - A Div. 3 lap Sprint Derby, B & C Div. Keirin
 
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