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Road Race Report / 2021 THE REMEMBRANCE DAY RACE: (12/12/2021) Presented by Clancy Motors Bathurst

« on: December 29, 2021, 11:15:30 PM »

2021 THE REMEMBRANCE DAY RACE: (12/12/2021) Presented by - Clancy Motors Bathurst & Isuzu UTE Australia ..
The annual Bathurst Cycling Club “Remember Them” Trophy was held on the weekend. This trophy is very stately silver cup in honor of the fallen Bcc Members who gave their life in the World Wars. Each year the race for the cup is scheduled for Remembrance Day but in 2021 the race was postponed due to rain and was run on the weekend (12/12/2021).
Besides holding the Trophy Race; each year at event the club announces a Bathurst Cycling Club member from World War 1 who will be honored in the following year’s Anzac Day Memorial Event, (with the club naming the Anzac Day event after a club member that served in World War 1).
In 2022 we plan to honor Mr A Bosworth, a regular racer with the Bathurst Cycling Club before World War 1 including some of the major endurance events. Serving at Gallipoli before being killed in Action in France; Sadly Lance Corporal Arthur Bosworth leaving a Widow and 2 children in Bathurst.
2021 Race REPORT
Early leaders Peter Hickey and 2017 winner David Hyland set a good pace but at the midway point had been caught by the Middle Markers. This group consisted of 2013 trophy winner Michael Robinson, Gary Theiss and Nev Krahe who had been joined by the  6:30minute bunch of Peter Wilson Brian Draper Rob Stephen and Ebony Robinson.
Scratch Markers Mark Windsor Steve Bennett Jack Cannon where giving 13minutes start to the leaders but had started fast and would soon join the 2minute bunch of Bryce Stacker David Reece Ray Thorn and Ella Falzarano.
On the climb to the finish, top class junior Ebony Robinson looked to have the race won however the backmarkers suddenly the backmarker appeared with Ella Falzarano becoming the first female rider to ever win the Remember Them Trophy. Jack Cannon was the first Bathurst Club member in second place (also recording Fastest Time in the handicap event) with Ray Thorn just catching the unlucky Ebony Robinson to finish third. Peter Wilson rounding out the top5 in front of Mark Windsor who was second fastest in the event. Nev Krahe Brian Draper Rob Stephen and Peter Hickey rounding out the top 10 in the annual Trophy event.

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Road Race Report / 2021 Bathurst Isuzu Ute Rockley Cup

« on: December 29, 2021, 11:11:34 PM »

The 2021 Bathurst Isuzu Ute Rockley Cup
The original Rockley Cycling Race dates back prior to World War 1 but was run from Rockley to Perthville and return. It wasn’t until 1969, that
the modern version of the race commenced, with the road to Rockley from Bathurst upgraded.
This 1969 Rockley Cup was a NSW League of Wheelman Championship Promotion, with the Senior Race supported on the day by a number of Junior State championships in a giant day of cycling for the Bathurst. 
Bathurst Champion Jeff Rice chasing down two good riders Robert Fisher (Cowra) and John McLean (Nowra) to win the inaugural Rockley Cup in 1969, with Dubbo champ Darrell Wheeler recording a very fast 1hr 46 06sec to set course record that wouldn’t be bettered for a decade when Olympian and top class professional Rob Whetters took first and fastest.
The 2021 Rockley Cup was sponsored by the Bathurst Isuzu Ute and faced a number of unusual challenges such as Covid19 and floods.. but in the end an excellent field faced the starter with Rauland Cycling Team entering the event after coming west for a training camp. So with the help of all the race officials and sponsors Bathurst Isuzu Ute, Clancy Motors Bathurst, Bathurst Cardiology the 2021 Rockley Race continued as the premier Handicap Trophy Race on the Bathurst Calendar.

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Road Race Report / 20-21 Nov 2021 – Central West Track Open

« on: December 29, 2021, 11:10:07 PM »

HIGH PRAISE FOR LOCAL TRACK CARNIVAL:
NSW State official where full of praise of Bathurst and Orange Cycling officials on the weekend after the clubs hosted the first major track carnival on the AusCycling NSW 2021/22 calendar.
The Open also included the 2021 Country and Metropolitan Junior Track Championships and the Renshaw's Pedal Project and The Hotel Canobolas Wheelraces
On the Track some very fast times in the 500m time trial have organisers checking the record books, both Illawarra’s Joe Sossai (35.62) in the U17’s Mens and promising Bathurst Cyclist Ebony Robinson (37.61) the fastest riders on the track.  See attached Link for some interviews from the Carnival  --
BRIEF RESULTS FROM THE BATHURST RIDERS IN THE CHAMPIONSHIPS --
Bathurst club finished 1st and 2nd in the Under-9 Country Track Championships with James Swan defeating Bathurst Team mate Theodore O'Connor.
Bathurst rider David Kirby won bronze in the Under-11 Country boys Championships with Sebastian Gallagher an unlucky 4th
In the Under 13s Country Championships Bathurst Jenna Gallagher was a very impressive winner defeating Bathurst team mates Hallie Allen Sienna Allen Amelia Kirby. Great ride by Ryan O'Connor in the boy’s title just missing the medals in 4th place
Great to see regular Bathurst rider Lachlan Crump of Orange claim the bronze medal in the U15 championship
Another Orange rider Xavier Bland backed up his win in last week’s Bathurst Club race by defeating Illawarra’s Joe Sossai in the U17s Boys with Bathurst Cadel Lovett an unlucky 4th.
After a brilliant start Ebony Robinson lead the Under 17 female title only to have the Central Coast champ Liliya Tatarinoff fight back to defeat her by 1 point in the 2021 Country U17 Championship.
Also a special mention to Nadia Gallagher and Audrey Smith for their impressive rides in the Country Junior Championships Participation events..  and thanks to Bathurst Club Sponsor Isuzu UTE Australia & Clancy Motors Bathurst..

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Road Race Report / Toireasa Gallagher Women’s Handicap & Men Screamer Scratch Race - 14 Nov 2021

« on: December 29, 2021, 11:07:35 PM »

2021 Toireasa Gallagher Women's Trophy Race 18km
The Gallagher Women’s Handicap officially started in 2008 after race sponsor Toireasa Gallagher returned from the Beijing Paralympic Games, but the event does connect to the National Level All-Female events run by the Bathurst Cycling Club in the early 2000s; and boosts an impressive list winners.
This year 3 former winners where on the starting line for the 14th running of the prestigious trophy race - Kirsten Howard, Fran Walker and Cathy Adams
HOW IT HAPPENED -
Tracey Robinson Kate Yeo and Kristy Crump where the early leaders with the trio chased by Robyn Partridge and mother and daughter duo Cathy and Erin Adams. Behind them the middle markers included Candice Falconer, Trudy O'Connor, Amanda Robinson and Bec O'Connor who were hoping to form a strong working bunch in the windy conditions; but Brigette Evans and Jette McKellar lifted the pace and only Lara Allen could go with the pair.
Behind them the backmarkers where split into 4 groups with two times winner Kirsten Howard the lone scratchmarker; she had 1 minute between her and strong riding pair of Toireasa Gallagher Claire Scott who were in turn chase young local stars Charlotte Lovett and Ebony Robinson who just medalled at the NSW Junior Champs. While trying to hold them all a bay was former NSW rep rider Kate Tallentire and 2019 winner Fran Walker.
Up front Jette McKellar Brigette Evans and Lara Allen had caught the leaders and had a race winning lead, on the final climb Lara Allen jumping away to take the win in 40 mins 22 sec, with Jette McKellar second and 3rd place Brigette Evans.
Fourth place with to Robyn Partridge in front of Erin Adams and Cathy Adams, while Kate Yeo won the sprint for 7th in front of Kristy Crump, nice ride by Fran Walker and Ebony Robinson to round out the top ten.
Next in Charlotte Lovett Tracey Robinson Trudy O'Connor and Kirsten Howard who recorded fastest time in the event. Then Kate Tallentire Toireasa Gallagher Candice Falconer Bec O’Conner and Amanda Robinson with Claire Scott rounding out the top 20 on Handicap; with the 5th fastest time in the race behind Kirsten Howard Toireasa Gallagher Ebony Robinson and Charlotte Lovett.

14 Nov 2021 – Toireasa Gallagher Women’s Handicap & Men Screamer Scratch Race
Toireasa Gallagher Women’s Handicap - 1Lara Allen 11min 2Jette McKellar 11min 3Brigette Evans 11min 4Robyn Partridge 16min 5Erin Adams 16min 6Cathy Adams 7Kate Yeo 20min 8Kristy Crump 20min 9Fran Walker 7min 10Ebony Robinson (3min) -- Fastest Fastest Time - 1Kirsten Howard 33:06 2Toireasa Gallagher 3Ebony Robinson
Men's 18km Screamer scratch races

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Junior Racing / 2021 NSW State Junior Road Cycling Championships

« on: November 10, 2021, 10:52:47 PM »

2021 NSW State Junior Road Cycling Championships –
5 medals for the Bathurst Crew

Certainly been a tough season for the States Junior Cyclist with their championships postponed due to covid but finally held last weekend in the Hunter Region.
The Bathurst club had 7 cyclists racing the State Road Championships, while 3 Orange club riders also contested the titles who regularly race with the Bathurst Club

U/17 Road Race -- Cadel Lovett rode an aggressive race and was impressive top 10 result, Orange’s Xavier Bland not far away in 11th and bad luck for Oscar Hansen who punctured.
U/17 Time Trial – Nothing between the local riders in the Time Trail Cadel Lovett 8th. Xavier Bland 9th Oscar Hansen 11th
U/15 Road Race – Great excitement for the Bathurst Team Ebony Robinson winning a Bronze medal, Charlotte Lovett a strong ride in 7th place. Cam Crump a 10 finish after overcoming an early mechanical problem. 
U/15 Time Trial – Ebony Robinson 5th, Charlotte Lovett just 3 secs behind in 6th, and Lara Allen in her debut for WRAS in 10th. While Orange’s Cam Crump 6th in the Male Race.
U/13 Road Race – Bathurst Jenna Gallagher winning the State Championship with Sienna and Hallie Allen performing well for 4th and 6th place
U/13 Time Trial - Jenna Gallagher finished with the Silver Medal while Sienna and Hallie Allen both in the top 10
U/13 Criterium – Another silver medal for Jenna Gallagher finished with the Silver Medal with Hallie and Sienna Allen both in the top 5
U/9 Road Race – Bathurst Sebastian Gallagher and Hamish Smith 4th and 7th in the State
U/9 Time Trial - Bathurst Sebastian Gallagher won the Bronze Medal in State Championship Hamish Smith in 8th place
U/9 Criterium – Nice riding Sebastian Gallagher and Hamish Smith 4th and 6th
NSW Participation Grade – Bathurst had a great result with Audrey Smith and Nadia Gallagher first and second in all events.

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General Discussion / The Bathurst Cycling club 2021 AGM

« on: November 10, 2021, 10:50:30 PM »

The Bathurst Cycling club 2021 AGM - 7th November 2021.
The 2021 cycling year have been a tough one for the local cycling club Administrators with the Covid-19 disruptions and added Government requirements.
Marian Renshaw stepped down from the President after 3 years but will remain in her Track Co-ordinator role which she has been doing since 2018 (she also held that position earlier at the Sportsground).
Tracey Robinson and Hayden Booth continue in their positions, Hayden Booth going into his 7th term as Treasurer while Tracey Robinson going into her 4th term as Secretary after coming from the Junior Co-ordinator role. Also continuing is Road Co-ordinator Glen Partridge going into his 6th term in the position. While former Club President Toireasa Gallagher continues in her role as the Junior Co-ordinator for the 4th year.
The new President and Vice President are long time club members David Hyland and David Reece
David Hyland became the 14th president of the Bathurst Cycling Club’s new era. A long time rider, David is a grade winner in the club championships and also a trophy race winner having won the Memorial Cup in 2017, this came after the best part of 2 decades trying, as he was the race leader out on the road of both the Rockley Cup and Anzac Trophy race in 2001.
Vice President David Reece stated time with the club with a bang, winning one of his first starts in August 2008 defeating a young Tamsyn Moana-Veale. He has since made a name for himself winning one of the clubs most prestigious award The Weal Trophy twice.   

President – David Hyland
Vice President – David Reece
Treasurer – Hayden Booth
Secretary – Tracey Robinson
Committee Member (Road) – Glen Partridge
Committee Member (Track) - Marian Renshaw
Committee Member (Juniors) – Toireasa Gallagher

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Road Race Report / AusCycling Esports Tour, (& Western Div. ITT ESports Challenge)

« on: October 26, 2021, 10:33:43 PM »

AusCycling Esports Tour, 29–31 October
This is AusCyclin first stage race with Zwift.. The tour looks set to be 3 days of top-shelf Australian virtual racing in 4 separate grades. Plus, there's an exclusive green-and-gold jersey for the Elite winners.
Here in Western NSW we are looking to make the most of the event, with a club challenge planned for the stage 1 Time Trial among the 4 western NSW clubs Bathurst (BxCC) Dubbo (DCC) Mudgee (MudgeeCC) and Orange (OrangeCC).
This comes after Western Division hosted the inaugural WD ESports Championships in July..

DETAILS
Western Division Time Trial Esports Challenge
Stage 1 — 6:30pm AEDT, Friday 29th October
Bologna / Time Trial Lap – 1 lap, 8km (Individual Time Trial)

More Info -
https://auscycling.org.au/nat/news/auscycling-unveils-multi-stage-zwift-tour?fbclid=IwAR14DDIU0j0rjS7eCKf8tJSeU-QbXBv0gY5Yzt43wrcbP4lixssVbERsqR0

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Road Race Report / Out of Lockdown Bcc Isuzu 2Roads Handicap

« on: October 24, 2021, 08:19:51 PM »

30km Ryan’s 2Rds Handicap - Sunday, October 24, 2021 08:30
Was schedules as 40km Ryan’s 3Rds course but Cow flat had to many potholes
Entry Link -
https://www.webscorer.com/registerlist?pid=1&raceid=257749

Initial Handicaps
Scratch - Will Hodges Luke Tuckwell
2min - Mark Windsor Jack Cannon Nic Barrett Cadel Lovett Stuart Renshaw Oscar Hansen
3:30min - Dennis Martin Xavier Bland Daniel Googe David Reece Drew Tuckwell Ella Falzarano Ray Thorn Tony Barlow Lachlan Burrows
6 min - Rob Stephen Rod Esdaile Charlotte Lovett Phil Stapleton Scott James Cameron Crump Mick Foran Nathan Pearce
8:30 min - Ebony Robinson Toireasa Gallagher Kevin Bell Brian Draper Peter Wilson Lachlan Crump
12 min - Scott Allen Nev Krahe Glen Partridge Michael Robinson Gary Hamer
15 min - Claire Scott Lara Allen
16 min - Angela Falzarano Cathy Adams

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Road Race Report / Final Round - National Club Esports Series 2 - Champs Elysees

« on: October 22, 2021, 12:56:14 PM »

BATHURST CYCLING CLUB CONFIRMS ITSELF AS A FORCE IN ESPORTS CYCLING
Bathurst Cycling Club has again proved itself to be one of the top clubs on the National Esports Cycling Scene finishing in the top 5 of the recent AusCycling National Club Esports Cycling Series which consisted of more than 50 of Australia’s top cycling clubs. That success came after the Bathurst club made the podium in the inaugural National Club Esport Series where they finished 3rd behind the large Waratah Masters and eRandwick Cycling Club.

ACT Cycling Clubs, Vikings and Canberra dominated the latest National Club Series finishing first and second, however the Bathurst, Waratah and Randwick rivalry continued with a tense battle for 3rd place. Large Sydney club eRandwick stormed home to take the final podium position with Bathurst finishing 4th infront series 1 winners Waratah Masters. Behind the big 5 clubs of Australian ESports Cycling in was the Victorian Clubs of Brunswick and Hawthorn who claimed 6th and 7th in the National rankings.

Manager of the Bathurst Esports Team, Mark Windsor explained the secret to their success was having a fun and social side to their approach and therefore attracting a wide range of riders to our local team. Our goal is to get as many team members as possible to the finish line in all of the categories contested in the Club Series. We had 21 Bathurst Club riders finishing the Champs Elysees course in the final round of the series, while that wasn’t a record for the Bathurst club it was an impressive display and set up the club for their continued success in the series. Worth noting the Central West of NSW was prominent in the National Club ranking with Dubbo, Mudgee and Orange all finishing in the top 50 ESports Clubs, following on from the NSW Western Division holding the first CNSW divisional Esports Championships earlier this year.

Finishers in the final round of the recent Series 2 competition included –
Kirsten Howard, Jenn Arnold, Angela Falzarano, Alex Banner, Toireasa Gallagher, Joanne Renshaw, Mark Windsor, Cameron Arnold Matt Cowley, Jack Cannon, Stephen Jackson, Ryan ODonnell, Stuart Renshaw, Steve Bennett, Ray Thorn, Peter Wilson, Ken Addison, Gary Hamer, Glen Carter, Gary Baker, Steve Cox

The AusCycling National Club Esports Cycling Series is divided into A B C and D grades in both male and female categories, with big series point award to the top 30 placings in all 8 grades. Bathurst scored good points in almost all grades contested in the final round particularly D grade where Glen Carter and Toireasa Gallagher where top performers, Glen actually winning the D Grade male event and Toireasa top 5 in the Female D Grade race. Both Carter and Gallagher have a long history in Bathurst cycling and although new to the Virtual On-Line Racing Environment, they are obviously picking up the skills quickly.
   
Carter was backed up in D grade by Gary Baker and Steve Cox who have been consistent performers for Bathurst throughout the entire series and again finished in the series points. Baker who is the current Western Division Esports Cycling Champion finished top 10 while Cox finished 17th. Also in the points with Gallagher in Women’s D Grade was Joanne Renshaw who was having her first start with the Bathurst Esport team and impressed finishing 18th

Alex Banner one of Bathurst best performers in Series 2 and again finished in the points in C Grade, crossing the finish line in 17th place. While in the male C grade event, Steve Bennett put in his best ride of the series to finish 13th followed in by Ray Thorn also in the top 20 – Nice work also by strong riders Peter Wilson Gary Hamer plus great to see Ken Addison riding in C grade

Points proved very hard to get in men’s B grades – but Cameron Arnold maybe rode his best race of series, recording an impressive 32m 46s which placed him just outside the top 30. Top effort also Matt Cowley, Jack Cannon, Stephen Jackson, Ryan ODonnell and new boy Stuart Renshaw for good times in the very tough B grade men’s race. The local female team impressed in A Grade with Kirsten Howard (6th), Jenn Arnold (7th) and Angela Falzarano (9th) all finishing in the top 10; while in the Men’s A Grade Mark Windsor again finished in the points in 11th place which should see him hold his position in the top 5 overall in the series in A Grade

Teams Classification - National Club Cycling Esports Series
1 Vikings Cycling Club 2017
2 Canberra Cycling Club 1589   
3 eRANDWICK 1541         
4 Bathurst Cycling Club 1284         
5 Waratah Masters Cycling Club 1198         
6 BrunZwick 945         
7 Hawthorn Cycling Club 855         
8 Parklife Cycling Club 824         
9 Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club 787         
10 Jindabyne Cycling Club 741

The Esport Cycling force now moves to the AusCycling Multi-Stage Zwift Tour, with Auscycling providing a unique opportunity to compete in a first-of-its-kind stage race next week starting Friday, 29 October 2021

While the big news in Cycling Esports is the announcement of the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships next year on 26 February 2022. A new UCI qualification system giving more Australia’s elite Zwifters the chance to don the digital green and gold at next year’s world championships is causing quite a stir, particularly given A Grade in the just completed AusCycling National Club Esports Cycling Series is considered part of the Australian National Team Selection process.

See Links for further info
UCI Cycling Esports World Championships:
https://auscycling.org.au/nat/news/here-come-aussies-more-zwifters-earn-green-and-gold-jersey?fbclid=IwAR2xkb34mT28DIhfwtldsinjzgeHbJawZsmrvK2ZC6YDf9S_haNd7tm0GRc

AusCycling Multi-Stage Zwift Tour - 29 October 2021 - 31 October 2021
https://auscycling.org.au/nat/news/auscycling-unveils-multi-stage-zwift-tour?fbclid=IwAR0uFv7hUOqMNr8m-bcKrjFfOzWlJE0yQzLRwOzwUKtbQdjCjOfim0XNSb0

National Club Esports Series 2 RESULTs
https://results.auscycling.org.au/ESport/2021/eSeries/eSeries.html

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Road Race Report / SERIES TWO - 2021 (Sept/Oct) AusCycling National Club ESports Series

« on: September 11, 2021, 11:13:07 PM »

2021 (Sept/Oct) AusCycling National Club ESPORTS SERIES TWO:
The National Club Esports Series returns this month after a successful debut in July. Unlike other Zwift races, this series is exclusive to the clubs and members of AusCycling, making it a genuine Australian club-versus-club contest. The inaugural series finished in a clean sweep for NSW clubs, with Waratah Masters taking victory ahead of Randwick and Bathurst.
See Full AusCycling Press Release here –
https://www.auscycling.org.au/nat/news/all-about-2021-auscycling-national-club-esports-series

THINGS ARE GETTING SERIOUS IN SPORTS -
For any proof that AusCycling is taking the ESports very seriously check out their “General & Esports Technical Regulations” in the Link Above
Plus the announcement that:-
Performances in A Grade (in Series2 of the Club National Esports Series) may also be considered as part of AusCycling’s selection criteria for the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.
Then:-
Later this year, AusCycling esport riders will have the chance to unlock an exclusive Australian jersey.
Stay tuned for announcements about that.


HISTORY of the NATIONAL CLUB SERIES
Inaugural Podium AusCycling National Club ESPORTS Series – July 2021
GOLD - Waratah Masters Zwifters
SILVER - Randwick Cycle Club
BRONZE – Bathurst Cycling Club

Making up the Top 10 -
4Port Adelaide Cycling Club, 5Jindabyne Cycling Club, 6Gold Coast Cycling Club, 7Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club, 8Dubbo Cycle Club, 9Hawthorn CC, 10Coburg Cycling Club,

NEW SERIES
AusCycling & Zwift will be conducting their 2nd National Club ESPORTS Series over six-rounds in September and October 2021. There is a change with the club teams open to J15 and above aged riders who will be able to score points for their club. Plus this series all riders MUST be a financial member (primary or secondary) of the IRL (in real life) club they are registered to for the series. Riders can chose which club they wish to ride for, although they cannot change during the series. Riders will be required to hold a current AusCycling Lifestyle or Race – All Discipline or Off-Road membership.
Full Details Click Here -
https://auscycling.org.au/page/esport-club-nationalseries

NEW SERIES DETAILS
SERIES 2 (Sept/Oct) - 2021 AusCycling National Club Series
Wednesday 15 September 2021 - 18:30 2021 AusCycling Club Series - Open The Bell Lap - 24 km12 laps
Wednesday 22 September 2021 - 18:30 2021 AusCycling Club Series - Open Knickerbocker - 23 km1 lap
Wednesday 29 September 2021 - 18:30 2021 AusCycling Club Series - Open Chain Chomper - 30 km2 laps
Wednesday 6 October 2021 - 18:30 2021 AusCycling Club Series - Open Watopia's Waistband - 28 km1 lap
Wednesday 13 October 2021 - 18:30 2021 AusCycling Club Series - Open Serpentine 8 - 27 km1 lap
Wednesday 20 October 2021 - 18:30 2021 AusCycling Club Series - Open Champs-Elysees - 23 km3 laps

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Road Race Report / 2nd Renshaw’s Pedal Project Lockdown Zwift E-Cycling Event - 4th Sept 2021

« on: September 01, 2021, 12:29:07 AM »

NEW EVENT -- 4th September 2021
Another Lockdown Handicap on Zwift

With the Covid19 Lockdown preventing the Western NSW cycling Championships this weekend in Bathurst, plus the forecast of rain, we are we are proposing another Zwift Lockdown Handicap to get everyone moving.

Intro
A couple of weeks ago (21st Aug 2021) when the Lockdown was sprung on as, Renshaw’s Pedal Project came to the rescue for any local cyclists with access to the Zwift App for a bit of social competition. I am sure a number of you read the report in the press, the results and race report can be found here --  http://www.nswcycling.com/forum/index.php?topic=111.0
So with the 10 day lockdown now growing, plus a wet weekend forecast, we are proposing another event this weekend (4th Sept 2021).. Same format!!
It is Important If you would like to participate in the event that you follow the Renshaw’s Pedal Project Zwift Account as soon as possible. You need to follow this account before the invitations go out.

To Enter
Simply open the Zwift Companion App and go to Find Zwifters and type in Renshaw’s Pedal Project – note the apostrophe.
This should give you an invitation to the event, which you accept to be entered in the RPP Lockdown Special.
Before the event will need to get zwift up and going and JOIN EVENT before the start time as there will be no Late Starts.

Racing
Strangely the last event it somehow developed into an unofficial Bathurst Vs Dubbo Challenge; of course that wasn’t the intension, as it really is just some social competition, especially using the Meetup format where a few strange things can happen. However it made for some good racing and of course we are keen to have the regions cyclist involved again.
So a special invitation to all the DCC esports team as well as any other regional cyclist with a Zwift account.
A number of the Dubbo riders will be glad to know that the Handicaps have been adjusted after the event on the 21st Aug 2021. You can see the new handicaps on the Grade Site – see the link below
Now everyone is throw in together, sorry, and the idea is that you check your grade before the event to know who you are racing against.
It is important to note that the course remains the same so your first priority is to have a crack at a new PB on the course.

NEW HANDICAPS
See Attached Link -- Will be adding riders to the Handicap list up to 10am Saturday 04/09/21 - otherwise you will just be in A Grade by default
http://www.nswcycling.com/forum/index.php?topic=112.0

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General Discussion / Renshaws Pedal Project Zwift Chop-off Grades

« on: August 27, 2021, 08:45:01 PM »

Renshaws Pedal Project On-Line Special Lockdown Events - GRADING:
The Covid19 Lockdown has resulted in the shut down of cycle racing in NSW, so with local cyclists looking to get that weekly cycle race fix Renshaws Pedal Project Zwift events may be an alternative.
To allow races inside one meetup event the following grading system has been identified.

The initial Grades come from a mix of ZwiftPower ranking, Auscycling Club Series Grades and previous RPP chop-off times.
The intention is the results from a "Graded RPP event" will change the grades for the following week.
The general rule is top 3 up and the bottom 3 drop.
However there will be a consideration of the time recorded in the event.
(More on that soon - but there is a time range that is considered as the corrected level for a certain Grade)
There is other considerations such as bring (or Leaving) a group together eg moving female riders into one grade. (Again more on this later)
Handicaps are final -- and results are worked out off those grades - then the grades are again revised
(note once moved up a grade you should remain there for 2 to 3 events before a regrade back down.

CURRENT "UPDATED" Grades of RPP Chop-off Events - Version 6/09/21

A Grade
Mark Renshaw (TdF) -/-
Ace Windsor (Bath BXCC) A1/A5
C Lovett (Bath) -/A3
Cameron Arnold (BxCC) B1/A9
Craig Hutton (Bath) -/-
Craig McAlister (BxCC Bath) B3/A8
Dylan Eather (Dubbo) -/A3
Hobbo0 (Bathurst) -/-
Jeff Frank (Mudgee) -/C1
Kate Spicer (DCC Dubbo) B6/B2
Kurt Eather (Dubbo) -/A7
Luke Tuckwell (BxCC Bath/Org) -/A1
Nick North (Bathurst) A3/A2
Stuart Renshaw (Bathurst) -/A10
Tirian McManus (RPP NSW) -/-
W Hodges (Bathurst) -/-
Ryan McDonnell (Ex.Bath) B2/-
S Dunstall (Bathurst) -/-
Shane Haertsch (RPP Dub?) -/-
Simon Heppell (DCC Dubbo) A2/A5
Stephen Jackson (BxCC Bath) B5/B1

B Grade
A Giovanetti (RPP)
Cal Baker (BxCC - exBath)
Cowpat Climber (Bathurst)
Dave Reece (Bathurst)
Ella Falzarano (Bathurst)
Graeme Peadon (Dubbo)
Jack Cannon (BxCC - Bath)
Jenn Arnold (BxCC - Bath)
Karl Addison (BxCC - UK)
Kirsten Howard (BxCC - Bath)
Luke Gillmer (BxCC - Bath)
Lovey Lovett (Bathurst)
M Cowley (Bathurst)
M Marsh (ex Bathurst NSW)
M Riley (RPP Mudgee)
Mark Simons(D2FAdventure) (Bathurst)
Neil Diamond (Dubbo DCC)
Paul Jones (BxCC - Bath)
Ray Thorn (BxCC - Bath)
Rod Mildner (RPP -?)
S Bennett (Bathurst)
Stuart Jones (RPP -)
T Antechinus (RPP Mudgee)
T Cleasby (RPP -)
Troy Eastlake-smith (BxCC - Bath)

C Grade
Aaron Seaman7958 (Dubbo DCC)
Adam Young (AHDR) (RPP -)
B Readsled (RPP -)
*Belly** (Bathurst)
Ben OBrien (Dubbo DCC)
Craig Morgan (RPP -)
Claire Scott (BxCC Bath)
Dan Stewart (Dubbo Dcc)   
Daniel Richardson (Dubbo Dcc)   
Darren Fenton (Bathurst)
Dave Flemming (Dubbo Dcc)
Dave Huges (Bathurst/Lith)
Gary Baker (BxCC exBath)
Gary Hamer (BxCC Bath)
Geoff Short (BxCC Bath)
Georgia Farr (Dubbo)
James D (RPP -)
Jamie R (Cowpat Climbers) (Bathurst)
Jason Farr (Dubbo Dcc)
Jimmy Leno (RPP -)
John Curley (Dubbo Dcc)
Josiah Cooke (Orange)
L Renshaw (BxCC Bath)
L Reynolds (Dubbo Dcc)
Mick Marshall AHDR (BxCC ExBath)
Mick Robbo (Bathurst)
R.RPP (RPP Bathurst)
Rick Reynolds8237 (Dubbo Dcc)
Phil McFarland (Bathurst Mtb)
S Shaw (RPP -)
Seb Hanscomb (Dubbo Dcc)
Tim Howlett (Dubbo Dcc)
Will Lesh (BxCC Bath)

D Grade
Alex B (BxCC Bath)
B Evans (RPP -)
Bec O'Connor (BxCC Bath)
Brooke Tuynman (Bathurst)
C William (RPP -)
G Hope (Bathurst)
Gary B (Dubbo Dcc)
Glen Carter (BxCC Bath)
Graeme Bell (Bathurst)
J Renshaw (Bathurst)
Joshua Jackson (BxCC Bath)
L Wheeler (RPP - B)
Ken Addison (BxCC UK)
Mark Collett (Dubbo Dcc)
Michael Howlett (Dubbo Dcc)
Michelle Patton (BxCC Bath)
Mel Thorn (Bathurst)
Nicole Purdon (BxCC Bath)
P Wilson (Bathurst)
Sam Stringfield (RPP -)
Steve Cox (RPP -)
tony simic (Dubbo Dcc)
T opcat S (RPP -)

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Road Race Report / Renshaw’s Pedal Project Lockdown Zwift E-Cycling Event - 21st August 2021

« on: August 20, 2021, 10:43:20 AM »

RPP Lockdown Special Zwift Event
Renshaw’s Pedal Project are putting on a Lockdown Esports Zwift event this weekend for any local Zwift Users to get together on line for a bit of social competition. (of course local could mean anywhere in the world on-line)
The event will attempt to grade the field into 4 grades along the same lines as the recent Esport Club series, but given the Zwift Meet-up format it will be a little clunky as all riders will be in together and the grade results will be simply compiled at the end of the event by identifying the leading Grade competitors in the overall results. This could be a bit tricky as organisers will not have quick way of identifying grades before the event, but plan to just have a crack at it. (It certainly means that some competitors could end up in the wrong grade, but it will be a bit of fun). More on this below - will try to post a list of the grades before the event so competitors has an idea who they are racing in there grade..

If you want to be involved you need to follow Renshaw’s Pedal Project on Zwift.
Simply open the Zwift Companion App and go to Find Zwifters and type in Renshaw’s Pedal Project – note the apostrophe
This should give you an invitation to the event, which you accept to be entered in the RPP Lockdown Special. Before the event will need to get zwift up and going and JOIN EVENT before the start time as there will be no Late Starts.

At this point the event is planned for 12:30pm Suturday 21st August 2021
More News soon... With more handicap details to be posted here soon.


Some of the Grade winners from the recent WesternNSW ESport Cycling Titles all of whom will be racing this weekend

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Road Race Report / 7/08/21 John Butler and Harry Stephen Trophies X Roads 49km scratch races

« on: August 09, 2021, 01:02:22 AM »

John Butler and Harry Stephen Memorial Races
Back to back wins to top class rider Will Hodges in the 46th John Butler Memorial Race. Hodges defeated last year’s third placegetter Luke Tuckwell who looks certain to get his name on the prestigious trophy in the future.
Mark Windsor and Steve Bennett went on the attack early and built a good lead early in the race. However the chase got serious on the Caloola Climb splitting into 2 main groups the first lead by Hodges and Tuckwell with the leading pair soon caught.
On the return Hodges and Tuckwell attacked and fought out the finish with Hodges to fast for the young Orange rider in the dash to the line. Third placegetter Nick Barrett was also on the podium last year, finishing 2nd in the Harry Stephen memorial which is also contested on the day, his jump in grades to finished 3rd in the Butler Race certainly showing his improvement over the last 12 months. Young Gun Cadel Lovett was next to finish following in by Jack Cannon and Mark Windsor. Brad Rayner and Steve Bennett jumped clear of a bunch on the return trip to lead the B Grade riders home in 7th and 8th place overall with Dave Reece and Drew Tuckwell making up the top 10 in front of Tony Shaw and Rod Lovett. Nice Ride by Ella Falzarano to be the first female rider home in the 2021 Bulter Memorial Race.
In its 5th year, the Harry Stephen Memorial has become the major goal for C and D Category riders in the club. The race came down to a 4 rider break which moved clear on the Caloola Range, with a determined Brian Draper outsprinting current C Grade road series winner Damian Bennett for the trophy, Charlotte Lovett was the top female placegetter in third place with strong riding Bryce Staker fourth. Next in was Mick Foran and 2 time winner Rob Stephen with Darren Fenton, Kevin Bell, Peter Wilson and Ebony Robinson rounding out the top 10 infront of Michael Robinson and Peter Hickey who was the top place D grader...

John Bulter Memorial
1Will Hodges 2 Luke Tuckwell 3Nick Barrett 4Cadel Lovett 5Jack Cannon 6Mark Windsor 7Brad Rayner 8Steve Bennett 9Dave Reece 10Drew Tuckwell 11Tony Shaw 12Rod Lovett

Grade Winners
A Grade - 1Will Hodges 2 Luke Tuckwell 3Nick Barrett
B Grade - 1Brad Rayner 2Steve Bennett 3Dave Reece
First Female - Ella Falzanaro

Harry Stephen Memorial 7/8/21
1Brian Draper 2Damian Bennett 3Charlotte Lovett 4Bryce Staker 5Mick Foran 6Rob Stephen 7Darren Fenton 8Kevin Bell 9Peter Wilson 10Ebony Robinson 11Michael Robinson 12Peter Hickey

C Grade - 1Brian Draper 2Damian Bennett 3Charlotte Lovett
D Grade – 1Peter Hickey 2Scott Allen 3 Lara Allen
First Female - 1Charlotte Lovett

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Road Race Report / 31/07/21 2Roads Handicap (Sutho Finish)

« on: August 09, 2021, 01:01:16 AM »

Bathurst Isuzu UTE Sutho Handicap – 31/07/2021
More pleasant conditions in the weekends Bathurst Cycling Club however club officials still working hard to manage Covid19 restrictions.
Early Leaders in the Handicap Rosemary Hastings, Lara Allen, Angelia Falzarano and Robyn Partridge would be firstly joined by Cathy Adams David Hyland then Scott Allen Peter Hickey Gary Theiss and Michael Robinson at the front of the race. But the middle markers where looking a real threat with Gary Hamer and Toireasa Gallagher riding strongly and a group which included Brian Draper, Charlotte Lovett, Peter McKinnon, Ebony Robinson Jim Allan in hot pursuit.
A few minutes further was the large group of Rob Stephen, Peter Wilson, Damien Bennett, Bryce Staker, Cameron Crump, Phil Stapleton and Mick Foran which contained plenty of experience and firepower and was expected to ride into contention.
At the back of the field scratch marker Luke Tuckwell looked to have a tough task when the 30sec block group of Nicholas Barrett, Mark Windsor, Cadel Lovett, Lachlan Burrows and Jack Cannon started pushing the pace after around 5kms when they caught sight of the 2:30min bunch which included Drew Tuckwell, Rod Lovett, Charlie Cross, Tony Barlow Brad Rayner and Dave Reece.
Toireasa Gallagher and Gary Hamer swept to the lead and took the win after fighting off a challenge from promising junior Ebony Robinson and Brian Draper who finished 3rd and 4th.
Finishing very fast in the event where the backmarkers lead in by Cadel Lovett, who put in an impressive performance to record fast time in the race ahead of Nic Barrett and Mark Windsor and Jack Cannon, with Brad Rayner and Jim Allan rounding out the top 10 in the event.

Bathurst Isuzu Sutho Handicap – 31/07/2021
1Toireasa Gallagher (11:30min), 2Gary Hamer (11:30min), 3Ebony Robinson (10min), 4Brian Draper (10min), 5Cadel Lovett (30sec), 6Nic Barrett (30sec), 7Mark Windsor (30sec), 8Jack Cannon (30sec), 9Brad Rayner (2:30min), 10Jim Allan (10min)
Fastest Time – 1 Cadel Lovett 43:53, 2 Nic Barrett, 3 Mark Windsor
First Female – 1 Toireasa Gallagher, 2 Ebony Robinson, 3 Charlotte Lovett