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Jack McKay Memorial Handicap
Bathurst held another of it annual Trophy races on the weekend, with a good field contesting the Jack McKay Memorial Handicap. Considered a key supporter of cycling in the Bathurst District for over half a century, Jack Mckay promoted the sport through his cycling and work with the Western Advocate where he was know to his readers as “pedal”.
The 2010 memorial event featured a number of strong performances by local juniors, with teenager Jess Marshall leading the event early with hard riding Chris Davey. The challenge coming initially from State Masters Championships Medallist Tiff Mason and Rosemary Hastings following by the groups of Gary Baker and Paul Waine and the fast moving Phil Cole, Cyntarrah Micarelli, Ian Hill and David Lowe bunch.
Meanwhile back marker Craig Hutton and Angus Tobin started fast catching the block bunch of Ryan ODonnell, Charlie Gascoyne and Stephen Bennett to form a threatening bunch at the back of the field.
However it was the middle bunches that where building momentum and looking likely winners of the 2010 trophy. Joined by a number of quicker riders on the hill the 9 minute bunch surged to the lead in the second half of the race, with promising junior Billy Hutton coming away for his first major win. Having only taken up the sport seriously in the last 12months Huttons win was impressive defending noted hill climber Simon Egar, and another inform junior Cruz Conroy who is building an impressive record in local events. Back after a break Jarrod Bell has found form quickly taking 4th in front of Simon Hine and Steve Brilley, while another of the clubs junior Daniel Stibbard defeated Toireasa Gallagher, David Reece and Oranges Brian Kennelly for 7th in the annual trophy event. The back marker finished just behind the top 10 with Craig Hutton recording fastest time (58mins 39secs).
Bathurst held another of it annual Trophy races on the weekend, with a good field contesting the Jack McKay Memorial Handicap. Considered a key supporter of cycling in the Bathurst District for over half a century, Jack Mckay promoted the sport through his cycling and work with the Western Advocate where he was know to his readers as “pedal”.
The 2010 memorial event featured a number of strong performances by local juniors, with teenager Jess Marshall leading the event early with hard riding Chris Davey. The challenge coming initially from State Masters Championships Medallist Tiff Mason and Rosemary Hastings following by the groups of Gary Baker and Paul Waine and the fast moving Phil Cole, Cyntarrah Micarelli, Ian Hill and David Lowe bunch.
Meanwhile back marker Craig Hutton and Angus Tobin started fast catching the block bunch of Ryan ODonnell, Charlie Gascoyne and Stephen Bennett to form a threatening bunch at the back of the field.
However it was the middle bunches that where building momentum and looking likely winners of the 2010 trophy. Joined by a number of quicker riders on the hill the 9 minute bunch surged to the lead in the second half of the race, with promising junior Billy Hutton coming away for his first major win. Having only taken up the sport seriously in the last 12months Huttons win was impressive defending noted hill climber Simon Egar, and another inform junior Cruz Conroy who is building an impressive record in local events. Back after a break Jarrod Bell has found form quickly taking 4th in front of Simon Hine and Steve Brilley, while another of the clubs junior Daniel Stibbard defeated Toireasa Gallagher, David Reece and Oranges Brian Kennelly for 7th in the annual trophy event. The back marker finished just behind the top 10 with Craig Hutton recording fastest time (58mins 39secs).
MARK RENSHAW FIRST START FOR 2010:
Big weekend for Mark Renshaw who will have his first race for 2010 after suffering glandular fever in 2009. The high profile Bathurst rider will race the Hel van het Mergelland in Holland on Saturday 3/04/2010 the event being his first race since early December last year.
Renshaw who trained with Lance Armstrong and Thor Hushovd through the week, isn’t expecting too much in his first 2010 start, simply happy to be back racing after his enforced holiday. The 190km 1.1 Uci event with its rolling hills (including a steeper pinch at Bergenhuizen) is expected to suit the aggressive riders and therefore should not put any stress on the Bathurst sprinter who is expected to keep calm and ride in the peloton in case the event comes down to a sprint.
Meanwhile Bathurst’s other international rider Dean Windsor, had his second race start with UK team Rapha Condor Sharp on the weekend in the English Tour of the Reservoir, coming hot on the heels of his 3rd place in the final stage of the Tour de Taiwan on the 20th March. Sadly Windsor’s first start in England was an uncomfortable day, with very cold conditions and gusty winds buffeting the course around the Derwent Water reservoir, made worst when Windsor broke his seat during the race. Windsor missing the decisive break around the 60km point and consequently missed the major placings in the event which was round 1 of the UK Premier Series. ...More
In local news Bathurst’s Craig Hutton raced at Newcastle and Sydney on the weekend, with the local Bike Bug team rider picking up a second in the 80km A Grade Orica Kermese event at Newcastle behind Port Macquarie rider Chris Jory. Meanwhile local juniors dominated the local Bcc Handicap on the weekend with the very speedy Daniel Stibard recording fine win from Harrison Jones and Nsw Junior Champion Harry Carter, Backmarker Blair Windsor recording fastest time for the event infront of a very strong Ryan ODonnell.
Big weekend for Mark Renshaw who will have his first race for 2010 after suffering glandular fever in 2009. The high profile Bathurst rider will race the Hel van het Mergelland in Holland on Saturday 3/04/2010 the event being his first race since early December last year.
Renshaw who trained with Lance Armstrong and Thor Hushovd through the week, isn’t expecting too much in his first 2010 start, simply happy to be back racing after his enforced holiday. The 190km 1.1 Uci event with its rolling hills (including a steeper pinch at Bergenhuizen) is expected to suit the aggressive riders and therefore should not put any stress on the Bathurst sprinter who is expected to keep calm and ride in the peloton in case the event comes down to a sprint.
Meanwhile Bathurst’s other international rider Dean Windsor, had his second race start with UK team Rapha Condor Sharp on the weekend in the English Tour of the Reservoir, coming hot on the heels of his 3rd place in the final stage of the Tour de Taiwan on the 20th March. Sadly Windsor’s first start in England was an uncomfortable day, with very cold conditions and gusty winds buffeting the course around the Derwent Water reservoir, made worst when Windsor broke his seat during the race. Windsor missing the decisive break around the 60km point and consequently missed the major placings in the event which was round 1 of the UK Premier Series. ...More
In local news Bathurst’s Craig Hutton raced at Newcastle and Sydney on the weekend, with the local Bike Bug team rider picking up a second in the 80km A Grade Orica Kermese event at Newcastle behind Port Macquarie rider Chris Jory. Meanwhile local juniors dominated the local Bcc Handicap on the weekend with the very speedy Daniel Stibard recording fine win from Harrison Jones and Nsw Junior Champion Harry Carter, Backmarker Blair Windsor recording fastest time for the event infront of a very strong Ryan ODonnell.
HOLLEE SIMONS WINS Bcc 2 DAY EASTER TOUR.
Bathurst Cycling Club held a 2 day tour over the Easter Weekend, with a Handicap stage on day 1 around the tough Rockley Mount loop in preparation for the coming B2B weekend.
Taking the win and the outright lead of the tour after day 1 was new club member Steve Scott who put in an impressive ride for someone so new to the sport. Just as impressive was 12 year old Hollee Simons who finished second infront of the very fast finishing Blair Windsor who had rode through the whole field from the Backmark to make the podium in the stage.
Day 2 was a series of Graded Scratch Races with Hollee Simons great win in C Grade clinching her the overall Easter Tour title from Harry Jones and Drew Carter. The individual grade winners on day 2 where Ryan ODonnell with a great tactical ride in A Grade, Harry Jones in a big bunch sprint in B Grade, Hollee Simons in C Grade and Phil Egan with an impressive solo display in D Grade. ...............MORE
Bathurst Cycling Club held a 2 day tour over the Easter Weekend, with a Handicap stage on day 1 around the tough Rockley Mount loop in preparation for the coming B2B weekend.
Taking the win and the outright lead of the tour after day 1 was new club member Steve Scott who put in an impressive ride for someone so new to the sport. Just as impressive was 12 year old Hollee Simons who finished second infront of the very fast finishing Blair Windsor who had rode through the whole field from the Backmark to make the podium in the stage.
Day 2 was a series of Graded Scratch Races with Hollee Simons great win in C Grade clinching her the overall Easter Tour title from Harry Jones and Drew Carter. The individual grade winners on day 2 where Ryan ODonnell with a great tactical ride in A Grade, Harry Jones in a big bunch sprint in B Grade, Hollee Simons in C Grade and Phil Egan with an impressive solo display in D Grade. ...............MORE
MARK RENSHAW STARTS SEASON WELL AFTER ILLNESS:
Mark Renshaw has had a big week with 3 race starts in 6 days on his return to racing after recovering from Epstein-Barr virus. Renshaw didn’t finsh the Hel van het Mergelland in Holland on Saturday 3/04/2010, nor did he complete the Rund um Köln, pulling out with only 40 kilometres to go in the Monday race.
However his performance in the Scheldeprijs event in Belgium on the 7th April was a very pleasing effort for the Team HTC-Columbia lead out man finishing 15th in the event behind Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Transitions)
Mark Renshaw has had a big week with 3 race starts in 6 days on his return to racing after recovering from Epstein-Barr virus. Renshaw didn’t finsh the Hel van het Mergelland in Holland on Saturday 3/04/2010, nor did he complete the Rund um Köln, pulling out with only 40 kilometres to go in the Monday race.
However his performance in the Scheldeprijs event in Belgium on the 7th April was a very pleasing effort for the Team HTC-Columbia lead out man finishing 15th in the event behind Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Transitions)
National Medals: Rosemary and Marian win more medals
Rosemary Hasting added another 3 National Titles to her amazing record in the Womens Masters Category, winning gold in the Womens Masters (class 7) - 500m time trial, 2000m pursuit and the 5km Scratch Race Final. Bathurst team mate Marian Renshaw also in the medals with Silver in the 500m time trial and Scratch Race, and a bronze in the 2000m pursuit.
Both Rosemary and Marian then combining to just miss the final in the Open Masters Women 500m Team Sprint Qualification where they finished fifth with the top four going into the final.
Rosemary Hasting added another 3 National Titles to her amazing record in the Womens Masters Category, winning gold in the Womens Masters (class 7) - 500m time trial, 2000m pursuit and the 5km Scratch Race Final. Bathurst team mate Marian Renshaw also in the medals with Silver in the 500m time trial and Scratch Race, and a bronze in the 2000m pursuit.
Both Rosemary and Marian then combining to just miss the final in the Open Masters Women 500m Team Sprint Qualification where they finished fifth with the top four going into the final.
More National Medals: Hollee Simons wins Mountain Climb Title
Promising Bathurst junior Hollee Simons travelled to Victoria’s Mt Buffalo for the Cycling Australia and the Alpine Cycling Club U15 & U17 Mountain Climbing Championships. Simons very impressive, dominating the under 15s womens division where she defeated Victorian Courtney Field by an amazing 36seconds. Field turned the tables on the Bathurst rider in day two’s road race, however Simon’s took the overall title by a commanding margin. Simons who dominated the state under 13 road championship last year is clearly a very talented cyclist, her recent improvement very evident at Mt Buffalo where she defeated the recently crowned NSW Champion Emily Nicholls by over a minute.
Promising Bathurst junior Hollee Simons travelled to Victoria’s Mt Buffalo for the Cycling Australia and the Alpine Cycling Club U15 & U17 Mountain Climbing Championships. Simons very impressive, dominating the under 15s womens division where she defeated Victorian Courtney Field by an amazing 36seconds. Field turned the tables on the Bathurst rider in day two’s road race, however Simon’s took the overall title by a commanding margin. Simons who dominated the state under 13 road championship last year is clearly a very talented cyclist, her recent improvement very evident at Mt Buffalo where she defeated the recently crowned NSW Champion Emily Nicholls by over a minute.
Big Bathurst Team at Sydney Olympic park:
There were plenty of Bathurst riders at Sydney’s Olympic park for the State Criterium Grand Prix, under 15’s representatives Cyntarrah Micarelli, Jessica Marshall and Harrison Carter all finishing in the five in their events. Harrison Jones looks in good form at the moment with a solid 3rd in the U17s behind the speedy Caleb Ewan, while Daniel Stibbard was strong. Angus Tobin looks set for the National Titles with a very close second to Gunnedah Jack Hickey in the Under 19s State Championship. Both Craig Hutton and Michael Troy finished in the top 5 in the Under 23s title, while Jasmine Lee got a top ten state ranking in the Elite Women’s Championship when she finish 8th to Sydney sprinter Trudy Van Der Straaten, former Bathurst resident Hanna Lee finishing 5th.
There were plenty of Bathurst riders at Sydney’s Olympic park for the State Criterium Grand Prix, under 15’s representatives Cyntarrah Micarelli, Jessica Marshall and Harrison Carter all finishing in the five in their events. Harrison Jones looks in good form at the moment with a solid 3rd in the U17s behind the speedy Caleb Ewan, while Daniel Stibbard was strong. Angus Tobin looks set for the National Titles with a very close second to Gunnedah Jack Hickey in the Under 19s State Championship. Both Craig Hutton and Michael Troy finished in the top 5 in the Under 23s title, while Jasmine Lee got a top ten state ranking in the Elite Women’s Championship when she finish 8th to Sydney sprinter Trudy Van Der Straaten, former Bathurst resident Hanna Lee finishing 5th.
Roadperson of the Year:
Latest Ranking in the Bathurst Roadrider of the year has NSW Masters state medallist Ryan O’Donnell leading the way on 48points from Simon Egar (45pts) and recent B2B short course winner Steve Bennet (43pts) in third place, local continental contract rider Blair Windsor and the up and coming Billy Hutton making up the top 5.
With points allocated to the placings of all club events, the winner needs to be a consistent performer in all the handicap and graded events throughout the year. In the top 10 there are 3 A Graders (Ryan O’Donnell, Steve Bennett and Blair Windsor) 5 B Graders (Simon Egar, Billy Hutton, David Reece, Tim Scott and Simon Hine) 1 C Grader (Cruz Conroy) and 1 D Graders (Paul Waine). Yet it should be noted that a number of the B Graders started the year on a much bigger handicap mark but are quickly working their way up through the Grades.
Latest Ranking in the Bathurst Roadrider of the year has NSW Masters state medallist Ryan O’Donnell leading the way on 48points from Simon Egar (45pts) and recent B2B short course winner Steve Bennet (43pts) in third place, local continental contract rider Blair Windsor and the up and coming Billy Hutton making up the top 5.
With points allocated to the placings of all club events, the winner needs to be a consistent performer in all the handicap and graded events throughout the year. In the top 10 there are 3 A Graders (Ryan O’Donnell, Steve Bennett and Blair Windsor) 5 B Graders (Simon Egar, Billy Hutton, David Reece, Tim Scott and Simon Hine) 1 C Grader (Cruz Conroy) and 1 D Graders (Paul Waine). Yet it should be noted that a number of the B Graders started the year on a much bigger handicap mark but are quickly working their way up through the Grades.
Alloys Scratch race
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B Grade
C Grade
D Grade
Dubbo Interclub:
Andrew Appolony has been intouch to advice the club that Dubbo Cycling Club are holding an interclub event on the 6th June 2010.
The event consists of a road race (2 courses - 36km and 26km) followed by criterium in town, (new 800m hot mix course).
Sign-on will be at 9.30am for a race start at 10.00am. There is a $5 entry for both events, and there will be racing for Under 9s through to senior grades, (planning is underway for 4 grades).
Andrew Appolony has been intouch to advice the club that Dubbo Cycling Club are holding an interclub event on the 6th June 2010.
The event consists of a road race (2 courses - 36km and 26km) followed by criterium in town, (new 800m hot mix course).
Sign-on will be at 9.30am for a race start at 10.00am. There is a $5 entry for both events, and there will be racing for Under 9s through to senior grades, (planning is underway for 4 grades).
2010 Australian Junior Road Championships
Bathurst Juniors performed well in the 2010 Australian Junior (Under 15s & U17’s ) Road Championships in Canberra on the weekend – Three separate Titles where contested; - ( ITT Championship on Friday 3rd September, the Raod Race Saturday 4th September and the Criterium championship on the final day of the championships- Sunday 5th September).
In outstanding form was Bathurst’s NSW State Team member Harrison Carter who was strong in all three disciplines including two medal winning rides;- Silver in the Criterium, and Bronze in the Road Race, Harrison also a top 12 ranking in Individual time trail Championship
Bathurst other riders Hollee Simons (U15 women’s) and Harrison Jones in the U17 men’s also performed well; especially when you consider both are able to race in their current age category again next year.
Hollee Simons (U15 women’s) finished with top ten national ranking in her favoured event the Individual time Trail, while Harrison Jones rode strongly to record mid field placing in the very competitive U17 men’s title, before qualifying for the final of the Criterium .
Bathurst Juniors performed well in the 2010 Australian Junior (Under 15s & U17’s ) Road Championships in Canberra on the weekend – Three separate Titles where contested; - ( ITT Championship on Friday 3rd September, the Raod Race Saturday 4th September and the Criterium championship on the final day of the championships- Sunday 5th September).
In outstanding form was Bathurst’s NSW State Team member Harrison Carter who was strong in all three disciplines including two medal winning rides;- Silver in the Criterium, and Bronze in the Road Race, Harrison also a top 12 ranking in Individual time trail Championship
Bathurst other riders Hollee Simons (U15 women’s) and Harrison Jones in the U17 men’s also performed well; especially when you consider both are able to race in their current age category again next year.
Hollee Simons (U15 women’s) finished with top ten national ranking in her favoured event the Individual time Trail, while Harrison Jones rode strongly to record mid field placing in the very competitive U17 men’s title, before qualifying for the final of the Criterium .
Bcc Christmas Hamper Race
With Christmas on a Sunday this year, the Club will have a rare break from racing, however last weekend there was plenty of cycling action with the Annual Christmas Hamper Handicaps. Jarrah Deans finishing the year on a high winning the A grade Handicap, while new cyclist Warren Stocks was impressive winning the B Grade event.
With Christmas on a Sunday this year, the Club will have a rare break from racing, however last weekend there was plenty of cycling action with the Annual Christmas Hamper Handicaps. Jarrah Deans finishing the year on a high winning the A grade Handicap, while new cyclist Warren Stocks was impressive winning the B Grade event.
Mark Renshaw adds a bit of excitment
Bathursts Professionals Mark Renshaw and Dean Windsor added a bit of excitement to local cycling events on the weekend with the pair racing the Orange Christmas trophy Race and then assisting at the Bathurst’s 4Bs Cycling Development Team on Sunday. Race orangiser Charlie Gascoyne admitted having to calm a few of the local racers down before the annual Trophy race on Saturday when the Tour de France turned up to the Orange race. See Results for Orange Christmas Cup
Then after the Bathurst race on the Sunday, Renshaw took the 4Bs Cycling Team 2012 intake for the for a ride before he and Dean Windsor discussed goals and time management with the boys... Bathurst 4Bs Development Team Website
Bathursts Professionals Mark Renshaw and Dean Windsor added a bit of excitement to local cycling events on the weekend with the pair racing the Orange Christmas trophy Race and then assisting at the Bathurst’s 4Bs Cycling Development Team on Sunday. Race orangiser Charlie Gascoyne admitted having to calm a few of the local racers down before the annual Trophy race on Saturday when the Tour de France turned up to the Orange race. See Results for Orange Christmas Cup
Then after the Bathurst race on the Sunday, Renshaw took the 4Bs Cycling Team 2012 intake for the for a ride before he and Dean Windsor discussed goals and time management with the boys... Bathurst 4Bs Development Team Website
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