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Hat Trick of National Road Race Titles for Phil Kesby

The Cycling Australia Masters National Road Championships were held in McLaren Vale, South Australia on 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th October.

The Race Director had set a challenging 19km loop for the road race, and included the brutal 2.6km climb of Penny’s Hill, with an average gradient of 7.5% and sections up to 12%. It is located on the range just north of the famous Old Willunga Hill.

A cloudy day and 20km per hour block headwind on the Penny’s Hill section was bound to play a significant part in the day’s results.

The Masters 6 Road Race was three loops of the 19km course, 56km and 1,065 metres of climbing. A triangular course layout with a punchy Range Road section followed by a super-fast downhill and then a false flat to Penny’s Hill ensured a very tough race where fitness, strength and tactics would all be crucial.

Phil said, “As National Champion for the past two years, my coach warned me that I would be a marked man,” and so it was. Attacks started almost from the gun with Brisbane rider Adrian Land, winner of Brisbane Granfondo, going up the road. Teams from Carnegie Caulfield and Norwood continued the attacks, and after the second climb, a lead group of eight competed for the title on the final climb. “A solid pace on the climb and constant attacks meant holding the nerve until the right moment and, with one kilometre to go, I made my move on the final 11% pinch.”

Phil joined the Hamilton Wheelers in 2015, which is also the first year he ever raced. We covered his previous two wins and the compliments he received last year from a fellow competitor about his sportsmanship. It’s an excellent reminder to all of us that you can achieve whatever you want if you put your mind to it. “National Champion three years in a row leaves me happy and proud. I am grateful to my team and for a life that allows me to cycle around the world, meeting amazing people. They all inspire me.”

Congratulations Phil, bring on 2020!

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QRTS Round 3 Report

Stages 1 & 2

QRTS Round 3 Warwick report from DS Phil Jones:
Day 1 done and dusted a hard fought Crit. To start the day off at Leslie Park in Warwick Town Centre we welcomed back Max Neumann to the team from his Triathlon Trip to Europe he was our bed placed rider 30th and stayed at the head of affairs throughout the race and fine ride by Sam Reed 35th, Peter Oddson 49th, Dave Wadsworth 56th and Mitch Neumann 59th.
On to The TTT.
Stage 2 34 Kms on a one loop circuit very fast outward leg with the team sitting on 70ks an hour at one point the a return up hill leg with a severe head wind took it toll on the team losing Mitch with 12Kms to go the 4 remaining riders rode hard to record a time of 49.29 to finish 10th place.

Stage 3
This stage was based out at Yangan 118 kms of undulating exposed open and windy terrain the race split into 3 distinct groups inside the first 25kms, Max Neumann having his first ride for the Team in 2019 got in the first significant break of the day after 27kms and stayed in the front group all day and got into a few small break away moves but got pulled back he eventually ended up in the final selection of the day consisting of 11 riders and finished 9^th in the finish, the stage was won by Jordon Kerby riding for Cobra9 and a Hamilton Wheelers member.
The 4 other team members did not finish but gave it their best effort in the heat and wind of the day only 29 riders finished the day and 37 DNF.
Overall it was a mixed weekend for the team our Series Teams Points are 93 and 9^th Overall with one round to go at Muzz on the 27^th October come along and give the Team your support.

Thanks again to the Hamilton Wheelers on behalf of the Team for your support.

Phil Jones Team Manager

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Round 3 Interclub Sept 15th North Arm

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE FOR UQCC/HWCC/SCCC INTERCLUB - ROUND 3

With HWCC currently in the lead on the points table, we need as many members as possible to nominate for Round 3 of the Interclub Series. Round 3 is being hosted by Sunshine Coast Cycling Club on Sunday September 15th at North Arm from 8:00am (sign-on from 7:00am).

Details of the event are included on the flyer and nominations can be made via the following link:

This round follows on from our Club Championships Criterium on Saturday September 14th, so make sure you leave a little in the tank for Sunday!

Please provide your current grading with YOUR HOME club when nominating. Riders nominating for lower grades WILL be bumped up at the discretion of the handicappers from the three clubs.

Registration opens 7 am
North Arm State School
Fairhill Rd, Yandina QLD 4561
Course:https://strava.app.link/jxti0EqKHZ
Entry Fee: $15
Format: Graded Scratch Race - first group start at 8 am
A,B,C 4x Laps (40 km)
D 3x Laps (30km)

Results after Round 2:

10th Aug 2019 Interclub Round 2 Results

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Complimentary Membership Available - VIP Membership Scheme

The Cycling Australia VIP Membership Scheme is a complimentary membership for FIRST TIME members of Cycling Australia in the Elite Women and Junior Male and Female (U9-U19) category.

The aim of the VIP Membership Scheme is to encourage genuinely interested people to take up RACE Membership (full racing entitlements) to their local Club to try cycling as a sport for the calendar year.

If you, or anyone you know, meet this criteria and are interested in participating in competitive cycling please contact President Wayne Wilson

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2019 QLD State Junior Road Championship Report 12-14th July

Full results HERE

Well what a fabulous weekend of racing. The weather presented us with cool mornings and beautiful sunny days.

HWCC had 11 Juniors racing at this event and as usual they raced with intensity and courage way beyond their years. Congratulations Bella Phillips, Ethan Lang, Alexandra Larrson, Rory Larrson, Johnny Munro, Ava Paddison, Abbey Waddington, Mitch Yarde, Jordy Wight, Harvey McIntosh and Tsen Ren Bao.
Special thanks to the hardworking and ever patient Parents

Results

Criterium
U13 - 2nd Ethan Lang
U15 - 3rd Ava Paddison

Road Race
U13 - 2nd Alexandra Larrson
U13 - 2nd Ethan Lang
U17 - 3rd Abbey Waddington
U17 - 2nd Mitch Yarde

ITT
U13 - 1st Alexander Larrson
U13 - 3rd Ethan Lang

Kris Kersley

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Interclub Series Round 1 this Saturday 29th June

The 2019 Interclub series between Hamilton Wheelers, University of Queensland Cycling Club, and Sunshine Coast Cycling Club starts this weekend. Round One is being hosted by Uni at Nundah.

Sign-on from 6:00 am. NOTE REVISED TIMES - WOMEN'S A/B will now run with Mens B grade, and Womens C/D will run with Mens D Grade
Start Times:

6:30am: Men's B-Grade / Women's A/B (50 mins +2 laps; 2 primes)
6:30am: Men's D-Grade / Women's C/D (30 mins +2 laps; 1 prime)
7:30am: Men's A-Grade (60 mins + 2 laps; 2 primes)
7:30am: Men's C-Grade (40 mins + 2 laps; 1 prime)

CLICK HERE to Nominate. Spots are limited to 15 riders per club per grade so don't miss out.

Grades are A,B,C & D So Hamilton members must nominate as follows. If you would like to nominate for a higher grade if you think you are genuinely competitive please contact Club Captain Mick Cole. Any riders nominating incorrectly will be moved.

Hamilton Club Grade	Interclub Series Grade Men	Interclub Series Grade Women
A	A
B1	B	Womens A
B2	C	Womens B
C1	D	Womens C
C2	D	Women D
D	D	Women D

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2019 Club Road Race Championship this Saturday 22 June at Elimbah

The first round of the club championship is this Saturday at:
Where:  Elimbah
When: Rego closes 1:15pm First race starts 1:30pm
How(much): $10
Why: Club Chamionship Glory!

Who will be our club champions this year?

NOTE: There will be no MASTERS 1 Male Division this year - Masters 1 riders will ride with the Elite Division.

Schedule of Events
Event                                                     Colour                                                 Numbers
1.30 PM ELITE MEN 2 LAPS                             White                                        1 - 15
1.31 PM U23/19/17 MEN 2 LAPS Red                                          20 - 35
1.32 PM MAS 2 MEN 2 LAPS                            Green 1 - 20
1.33 PM MAS 3 MEN 2 LAPS                            Blue 1 - 20
1.34 PM MAS 4 MEN 2 LAPS                            Orange 1 - 30
1.35 PM MAS 5 MEN 2 LAPS                            White 40 - 60
1.36 PM MAS 6 MEN 2 LAPS                            Yellow 1 - 20
1.37 PM ELITE WOMEN inc U23 2 LAPS          Pink 1 - 5
1.37 PM U17 WOMEN    2 LAPS Yellow 31 - 40
1.38 PM MAS 2 WOMEN 2 LAPS                      Pink 10 - 19
1.39 PM MAS 3 WOMEN 2 LAPS                      Pink 20 - 27
1.40 PM MAS 4 WOMEN 2 LAPS                      Pink 28 - 30
1.41 PM MAS 7 MEN 1 LAP                              Green 21 - 39
1.42 PM MAS 8 MEN 1 LAP                              Blue 21 - 29
1.43 PM MAS 9 MEN 1 LAP                              Red 1 - 5
1.44 PM MAS 10 MEN 1 LAP   Orange 50 - 60
1.45 PM MAS 5 WOMEN 1 LAP   Green 40 – 48
1.46 PM MAS 6/9 WOMEN 1 LAP Pink 50 - 60

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY AWAITS

A vital (and influential) position has become available within the club.

The Club Handicapper role is now vacant and we need a replacement for Dan who has had to step down.

No need to worry regarding your experience, as Adam Harrison will be there to assist you. Adam has been the long term handicapper but he has insufficient time to devote to the role full time but he will be there to assist and guide the new person.

So consider this please, it is a vital role and one that is needed urgently to be filled.

Contact Wayne Wilson (President) asap, waynedwilson@bigpond.com if you have interest and/or questions regarding this role.

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Pinkenba ITT abandoned

Message from Event Chief Commissaire:

The Individual Time Trail at Pinkenba (Sun 31st March 2019) was abandoned due to safety concerns. The number of trucks on the road made for unsafe conditions, along with a number of riders not using common sense and placing themselves and others in danger. All riders are reminded that it is their responsibility to know and obey the rules. While these decisions are difficult to make, everyone's safety is paramount.

The club will look for alternatives to mitigate these risks, or find a suitable replacement course. All riders have a credit at any other race, or contact our Treasurer with your bank details if you would prefer a refund.

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Bikestyle Tours 2019 Offer to club members

BIkestyle Tours 2019 Offer

Club legend Peter Gumbley works as a Tour Leader and Guide with Bikestyle Tours during the European Summer. Pete has a special offer to club members whereby a group of 4 or more will be given a $1,000 discount per person. This applies to trips to:
2019 Giro d'Italia
2019 Tour de France

For details contact Bikestyle Tours
1300 882 494
+61 7 3342 5277