Race News
The Prize Pool Deepens
December 20, 2012The good people at Giant Bikes Australia decided that their event sponsorship simply wasn't enough. They figured they should reward their loyal Giant riding racers, so they have put up an additional prize in the form of Giant Loyalty Prize. The first Giant rider to cross the finish line in Elite Women's, as well as…
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Spring/Summer Crits Are Back
September 28, 2012The leaves have started to return to the trees, the footy season is very nearly at an end, and there’s a bit of warmth lingering in the air – it can only mean one thing, Spring/Summer Crits are back! It will have been 26 cold weeks since the 2012 SKCC Crit Champs last April and that’s…
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Cycling Australia / Cycling Victoria Update
September 28, 2012Ever wondered where your cycling membership money goes? You may recall a newsletter article from earlier this year on the costs of running the criterium races at SKCC. This article follows on from that and looks at the services that Cycling Australia/Cycling Victoria (CA/CV) provide as part of a cycling membership. SKCC members currently contribute…
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SKCC ClubPRO Training Ride #10
September 28, 2012Ridewiser Sorrento Back-Way 122km. Saturday Oct 6th 2012.- 7.00am departure from Frankston. Returns by 1.00pm.- Scenic, solid, strength-building endurance training ride. Exclusive to SKCC Members Only Please register here to attend this ride. 'Check Availability' after reading these criteria: • Riders MUST have a current St Kilda Cycling Club license to attend this ride.• Riders MUST be of SKCC…
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Amy’s Gran Fondo – Race Report
September 28, 2012From the moment you arrived in Lorne on Saturday you knew you were in for something special, and a succession of packed race briefings only served to heighten expectation of a wonderful day to follow. It was clear that the Amy Gillett Fondation hadn't missed a beat in organising the second instalment of this instant…
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SKCC Reflective 2012
September 28, 2012Tickets to the SKCC Reflective social event are on sale until this Sunday. Don’t forget, you can't buy tickets at the door. Please go online at www.skcc.com.au, click on the shop tab then select the number of ticket you want to this fantastic event. It's one not to be missed. SKCC Reflective: • 3 hours of drinks &…
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SKCC AGM – Bring on 2013!
September 28, 20122012/13 Committee: L to R: Peter Hood, Rick Horvat, Yvonne Dolphin, John Kelly, Rene Bueman (where did he come from?), Adrian Vlok, Gaelene Snelling (seated), Liz Georgeson, Andrew Gooding, Kirsty Baxter, Matt Pieterse Wednesday, 31st August saw the 14th SKCC Committee elected to office in the cosy environment of Ormond Hall, home of Gold club sponsor,…
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Be A Voice That’s Heard
September 28, 2012Bicycle Network Victoria would greatly appreciate St Kilda Cycling Club's support in directing cyclists to a survey by the Department of Justice. The survey, which has been heavily promoted by The Herald Sun implies bike riders are to blame when drives collide with them and in the survey there is a question that asks the public…
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Farewell To Pip Read
September 28, 2012SKCC stalwart Pip Read has a new adventure in her sights as she and partner Fran move to South Australia to begin another phase in their lives.Pip has always been involved and available and has done her share of marshalling and mentoring new riders, stepping up for club teams in some elite events, and has…
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SKCC 2012 World Champs Race Report
September 16, 2012Luxurious fine weather greeted SKCC riders for the 2012 (World) Road Championships at the You Yangs, only a short drive west of Melbourne. Some say we are soft bunch of Beach Road riders but it is wonderful to have a car park, shelter, water, toilets, BBQ feast and a coffee van.The tough course (111km for…
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