Race News
SKCC Women at Santos North West Tour
June 21, 2013SKCC's Tanya Matthewson (Bicycle Super Store) took out Stage 3 of the Women's Santos North West Tour yesterday (20 June. Photos Copyright Mark Gunter Judging by this photo Tanya broke away from the main bunch and stayed away to take the stage win, putting her 3rd on GC.And SKCC's Miranda Griffiths (Holden Women's Cycling) in…
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SKCC Kit Stocktake Sale – FINAL Day this Sunday 30 June
June 16, 2013We're winding down the kit stocktake sale with the final day this Sunday.This is the last opportunity to buy kit at cost price. Almost all sizes are still available in knicks and jerseys (although mediums have been very popular), but if you're after vests, long sleeved jerseys or rain jackets, text 0414 432 850 to…
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SKCC Track Summary June 2013
June 7, 2013Last Saturday night (June 1) was the first SKCC Track Training session since the recent success at the Victorian Track Titles here in Melbourne. A small group of dedicated riders turned out to a cold and wet night of training and racing. The session consisted of a 30 lap warm up, followed by an entry…
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Northern Cmbine – winter has definitely arrived
June 7, 2013Race 7 of the Northern Combine Calendar was run last Saturday as a 100km Handicap hosted by the Coburg Cycling Club on the well known Carlsruhe West course. The weather gods decided to remind us all that the 1st June was officially the first day of Winter by turning on the water tap and leaving…
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News from The Great Provider
June 7, 2013You may have read a few weeks ago about the new coffee machine and beans at The Great Provider, now they're upping the ante again with a fantastic $10 breakfast special. So linger longer and have yourself a feed too next time you are there. Full details are available here.
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Liv / giant team up with ProMotion for women’s clinic
May 30, 2013Come and join us and learn more about LIV / Giant 3F philosphy, ideal riding posture & bike fit. Get the most out of your bike and rding experience. WHEN: Thursday 6th June 2013WHERE: Pro-Motion Bicycles. 1/600 North Road, Ormond VicTIME: 6:30PM - 8:30PMRSVP: For more information or to secure your…
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Tour of the Southwest by Dave Kelly
May 29, 2013The setting of the Tour of the South West was the picturesque region of Warrnambool, the finishing location for the longest one day bike race in Australia. Though the route for the Tour of the South West did not use any of the roads the "Warny" follows, the distinctive features of the area were to…
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SKCC at the Metro’s
May 29, 2013Left to Right: Holden team mates Miranda Griffiths (1st), Lucy Coldwell (3rd), Rebecca Heath (4th). Another Metropolitan Road Championships was run and won last Saturday. Hosted by Castlemaine Cycling Club in the challenging Harcourt hills, the weather was termed as cold, dry and still, unlike the weather in Melbourne weather ! SKCC Elite Women made…
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The Geigerrig race Report By Jenny Macpherson
May 29, 2013(Contributor Jenny Mac: 2nd place 90km Cyclocross category) Having done Gran Fondo's in the past on the road, the thought of doing one on the dirt and on my newly acquired Giant TCX bike was an opportunity I couldn't resist. However, all past experiences did not come anywhere close to preparing me for what turned…
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The Geigerrig Dirty Grand Fondo
May 28, 2013Last Sunday saw the second running of the Dirty Grand Fondo, an event that is quickly growing as a unique event on the Victorian cycling calendar. The race format is unusual – it is all off road, but all on dirt road or forest 4WD track, without any technical single track. This makes the race…
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