Vale Nicol Jackson
It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Nicol Jackson, our friend and long term HPRW member.
Nicol always lined up for as many events as possible at all our races as well as open events such as the Team Time Trial, acted as club social coordinator even opening up her home for a club social function, and provided sponsorship as well as the Neil Jackson Plumbing annual award for volunteers.
Our thoughts are with her husband Neil and her family and friends.
The funeral will be held this Friday 7th Sept at Lakeview Chapel, 400 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs at 11:00am.
Clubhouse Approval
The Council has approved the development application and lease for our new HPRW Clubhouse at the Nundah Criterium Circuit. So it's time to get serious with construction!
The club executive has decided to create a sub-committee to oversee the construction of the building and are calling 'expressions of interest' from club members who wish to nominate. The skills of other members and supporters will be required from time to time; the building subcommittee will co-opt persons with such skills according to need. In particular we need the following expertise:
a. Project management/builder (we need someone to oversee the whole job).
b. Electrician
c. Plumber
d. Government funding grants co-ordinator.
e. Building Certifier
f. Engineer (hydraulic)
g. Surveyer
Thank you to members who have already offered their skills/assistance.
So if you can help, please send a note to for the club executive's consideration.
The club executive would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our Vice President Graeme Spender for his architectural assistance and Daly International for their work on the Council development approval process.
Here are the preliminary plans for our new clubhouse as well as Council's Approval Package documentation.
HPRW are sad to report the passing of life member Bill McIntosh. The service is to be held
at Gregson & Weight, 5 Gregson Place, Caloundra 54911559 at 11am Wednesday 24th
August, followed by burial service at Pinnaroo Cemetery 2pm. (info from Harold Whitehead
33591720)
Northside Massage Centre
Opening in 2009 in brand new purpose-built premises in Aspley, the team at Northside Massage Centre are determined to be different from other massage providers. Our goal is to ensure that our Clients receive the very best quality therapy experience everytime they visit. Our Therapists are very experienced, fully insured and registered with all of the major Health Funds.
We offer a wide array of individually tailored services, including: Sports/Remedial; Trigger Point Therapy; Deep Tissue; Cupping; Swedish/Relaxation; and Lymphatic Drainage. Our Clients range from elite athletes to office workers to retirees.
We are very pleased to offer all HPRW members
First Visit $20 DISCOUNT on appointments of 60 minutes or more (and show membership card to receive discount off subsequent visits)
Subsequent Visits - 20% discount (any length treatment)
Opening hours are: 10am to 6pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday; 10am to 8pm Wednesday and Thursday; and 8am to 4pm Saturday.
For more information, please either visit our website at www.NorthsideMassageCentre.com.au or call us on 3263 5001.
The Northside Massage Centre Team
HPRW, through the coaching coordinator of the club – Brett Richardson, are conducting a series of coaching sessions during the year.
The aim of these sessions is to up skill members of the club who are prospective coaches but don’t really know it!! The people who lead rides or organize small groups in training are invited to join these sessions led by our Level 2 accredited coordinator. Naturally, if you are considering gaining qualifications and would like to learn more, these are the clinics for you.
Please express your interest to Brett so planning can get underway. There are many members just looking for this opportunity and here it is.
Kelly from Bella Velo let us know of a good deal on this Tour de France tour.
14 night Tour starting in Lourdes, Pyrenees, riding the tour routes and climbs, finishing in Annecy, Alpes. All inclusive transfers, accommodation, breakfasts, logistical support, maps, guides, and 7 dinners. Usually cost $AUD 6,900 but if you use the code: BELLA you can have it for $5,550.00 Give Monty a call if you have any questions or are interested. It's a once in a life time experience and to do it with a great guide, experienced riders and having just about everything taken care of for you - makes for a fantastic holiday!
Full details are in this flyer
Jack Carter awarded Life Membership of Cycling Queensland
At the CQ AGM on Saturday 12th March Jack Carter was awarded Life Membership of that association.
Congratulations Jack on a great career in the sport and the recognition that has come your way.
Jack is also a Life Member of HPRW.
Our thoughts are with our club commissaire John Madigan, who has been hit by a car last thursday night near the PA hospital and has suffered a broken hip (again!). Apparently a car turned right in front of him and clipped his front wheel and John fell hard on his hip that already has a plate in it. We all know John’s fighting ability to get back on a bike after a fight with a car. Hope to see you back soon John.
UPDATE: John has been transferred to the Mater Private and is hopefully undergoing surgery today Wed 18th Aug.
HPRW member and Team Mainline rider Andrew Grady is riding the Tour De Cure from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast in support of a cure for cancer.
Here's a message from Andrew:
Cancer is one of the world's greatest takers of life. Cancer does not discriminate. It affects
men, women and children alike and it impacts everyone around them.
The Tour de Cure is an annual cycling event that raises much needed funds
for Cancer research, prevention and patient support programs. This year
the Tour will see 90 riders & supporters travel over 1400km from Sydney
to the Sunshine Coast for 10 days in May.
I’ve signed up to complete the Tour de Cure in support of all my family and friends that
have been touched by Cancer. After personal diagnosis with Melanoma at 25, I realised that
Cancer really can affect anyone. Too many, too young.
I’ll be doing the pedalling, but one of my main inspirations is my wife’s father, who has
been fighting pancreatic cancer for 3 years. Thankfully after surgery and countless chemo
sessions ‘Poppy’ is still able to walk his 18 holes of golf, and watch his grand-children
grow up. Ours is just one of many stories where Cancer research and support have helped
a whole family.
We’ve set a huge fundraising target of $10 000, so any contribution you can make will be greatly appreciated.
Donations over $2 are tax-deductible and can be made at my Tour de Cure page.
Thank you for your support!
Cheers, Andrew
www.tourdecure.com.au
Here's a message from Jeff Brissy who has just opened a cafe at Strathpine. VIP customers get free coffee right? :)
I am a cyclist (I ride with NRG) and am about to open a
coffee shop (on Monday) in Strathpine. I wanted to invite your club
through you to come along and enjoy queens street cafe style food and
coffee in the suburbs. Would be great to see some cyclists at the cafe
supporting a fellow cyclist. Anyway thanks for your support ( We will of
course look after club members as VIP clients :).
The cafe is on the corner of Gympie and Cremzow roads (in the UP TILES
Complex) Strathpine.
Cheers
Jeff
El Cafe
