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2010 John Butler Memorial Scratch Race: 27th February 2010
Big weekend in local cycling with the 2010 pursuit Championships on the track last Friday and the prestigious John Butler memorial contested Sunday. In its 35th year the John Butler is a major trophy event on the Bathurst Cycling Calendar and signals the start of the build up to the Bathurst Daybreak Rotary Club’s B2B on the 11th April 2010, which also includes the Jack Mackay Memorial on the 21st March. With 4 separate Grades contesting the 2010 Butler there was plenty of cycling action on the hills south of Bathurst.
Big weekend in local cycling with the 2010 pursuit Championships on the track last Friday and the prestigious John Butler memorial contested Sunday. In its 35th year the John Butler is a major trophy event on the Bathurst Cycling Calendar and signals the start of the build up to the Bathurst Daybreak Rotary Club’s B2B on the 11th April 2010, which also includes the Jack Mackay Memorial on the 21st March. With 4 separate Grades contesting the 2010 Butler there was plenty of cycling action on the hills south of Bathurst.
As expected with the trophy up for grabs there where plenty of attacks early in A and B grade with Steve Bennett, Charlie Gascoyne, Dennis Martin all on the move early. However it was Caloola Hill where the favourites made their decisive attack with Blair Windsor and Craig Hutton establishing a winning lead. The pair clearing out for a big win with Windsor winning the dash to the finish. Behind the leaders their was a mighty battle for third with the Bathurst and Orange riders taking turns to attack each other. Former masters world champion Charlie Gascoyne riding a nice race to take third infront of Ryan O’Donnell and last years winner Gus Tobin. The B Grade event was run in conjunction with the A Grade race with Peter Cady finishing well up in the overall results and a clear winner of B Grade, defeating noted hill climbers Simon Egar and Jodie Martin.
C grade used the Quarry hill course with Luke Cutler and Daniel Stibbard applying the pressure right from the start and by the top of Quarry hill had a winning lead over the field lead by Peta Gillard. At the finish Cutler and Stibbard had a great sprint to the line with Cutler winning by centimetres form Stibbard. Meanwhile Ian Grant and Jasmine Lee caught Peta Gillard with the trio then fighting it out for the minor placing, Lee leading out the sprint but Grant finished to fast taking the third place in front off Lee and Gillard
D Grade was a tactical battle with Glen Allen trying to break clear before the hill, However it was Cyntarah Micarelli that was clear once they reached Quarry hill. Paul Waine was first to reach the talented junior and then Michael Roberson, with the three riding to the finish to fight out the placings. Robinson winning with a well timed sprint from Micarelli and Waine, with hard working David Knox taking 4th infront of the fast finishing Trina Crompton.
C grade used the Quarry hill course with Luke Cutler and Daniel Stibbard applying the pressure right from the start and by the top of Quarry hill had a winning lead over the field lead by Peta Gillard. At the finish Cutler and Stibbard had a great sprint to the line with Cutler winning by centimetres form Stibbard. Meanwhile Ian Grant and Jasmine Lee caught Peta Gillard with the trio then fighting it out for the minor placing, Lee leading out the sprint but Grant finished to fast taking the third place in front off Lee and Gillard
D Grade was a tactical battle with Glen Allen trying to break clear before the hill, However it was Cyntarah Micarelli that was clear once they reached Quarry hill. Paul Waine was first to reach the talented junior and then Michael Roberson, with the three riding to the finish to fight out the placings. Robinson winning with a well timed sprint from Micarelli and Waine, with hard working David Knox taking 4th infront of the fast finishing Trina Crompton.
Junior Nationals
Bathurst 2010 state Junior Representative Harrison Carter has returned from the Nationals Junior Track Championships (18/03/10 at Melbourne’s DISC Velodrome) a much wiser athlete after a top 12 ranking in the 500m TT and a 5th place in his favourite event the 2km Individual Pursuit. Harrison started the Under 15s Pursuit as the Number 1 seed after setting the fastest time in Australia this year when winning the NSW state U15 Pursuit Championship recently, That certainly adds a bit of pressure to a 13year old performance and Harry missed the finals by a fraction of a second. What is certain is he has learnt plenty from his first National Track Championships, and is already looking at his next race
Bathurst 2010 state Junior Representative Harrison Carter has returned from the Nationals Junior Track Championships (18/03/10 at Melbourne’s DISC Velodrome) a much wiser athlete after a top 12 ranking in the 500m TT and a 5th place in his favourite event the 2km Individual Pursuit. Harrison started the Under 15s Pursuit as the Number 1 seed after setting the fastest time in Australia this year when winning the NSW state U15 Pursuit Championship recently, That certainly adds a bit of pressure to a 13year old performance and Harry missed the finals by a fraction of a second. What is certain is he has learnt plenty from his first National Track Championships, and is already looking at his next race
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).
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
2010 AGM
Bathurst Cycling Club held its 2010 AGM Monday 7.12.09 with a very pleasing turn up. The clubs Executive remaining pretty much unchanged but some new faces added to the committee, including Mick Marshall, Leonie Summersby and Phil Cole. Nice to welcome Rod Esdaile and David Lowe in the Executive Support roles, with Rod helping Ryan Odonnell with the Handicapping and David assisting Treasurer Tony Hogan.
After a very pleasing year in 2009 in athlete performance the club is aiming at improving its managements processes and supporting its administrators in 2010. Club president Mark Windsor stating that with excellent results not only in the Juniors, Masters and Elite but also at club level in 2009 it is time to easy the load on the clubs hard working volunteer management crew, who could start burning out if new effective club management procedures are not considered and introduced.
More news on the AGM and the full list of office bearers shortly.
Bathurst Cycling Club held its 2010 AGM Monday 7.12.09 with a very pleasing turn up. The clubs Executive remaining pretty much unchanged but some new faces added to the committee, including Mick Marshall, Leonie Summersby and Phil Cole. Nice to welcome Rod Esdaile and David Lowe in the Executive Support roles, with Rod helping Ryan Odonnell with the Handicapping and David assisting Treasurer Tony Hogan.
After a very pleasing year in 2009 in athlete performance the club is aiming at improving its managements processes and supporting its administrators in 2010. Club president Mark Windsor stating that with excellent results not only in the Juniors, Masters and Elite but also at club level in 2009 it is time to easy the load on the clubs hard working volunteer management crew, who could start burning out if new effective club management procedures are not considered and introduced.
More news on the AGM and the full list of office bearers shortly.
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).