Thank you all so very much for racing, helping, encouraging etc for the Nundah Race series.
I am so immensely grateful to have the support of the people that have your qualities and passion for the sport of Cycling, plus the ability to listen to me on the Mega Phone- un real !!!!!!
To single a few people out
David Roughley thanks you for providing your time – I have had the pleasure of knowing Dave and working with Dave on a few projects now and you are sensational
Team Merida and Advance Traders This event was run under the Merida Banner and the riders of the team represented this fantastically- Thank you and thank you to Mark Jackson Dooley of Advance Traders
Brother Espresso, ZIPP Australia contributed greatly to the prizes and exposure of this great series, Websites and primes, thank you to Chris Langdon and Luke Gowty
Volunteers- Simply the best- you are just great!!
Monday, 29 October 2007
Nundah Cycle Series Race 4
Results- Nundah Cycle Series Race 4
Albert Bishop Park, Sunday 28th October 2007
1st Grant Irwin Ord Minnett
2nd Jack Anderson Ord Minnett
3rd Matt Smith 2XU- Bike Sales
4th Steven George Wilson HTM
Sprint Primes
1 Tony Wood Ffast
2 Stephen Handerick Triple Play
3 Stephen Handerick Triple PLay
4 Ashman H.I.T Racing
5 Chris White Wilson HTM
Mark Ledgerwood Honour Sprint Grant Irwin Ord Minnett
Most Aggressive
Nathan Waddell Life Cycle
Women
1st Jesse
Albert Bishop Park, Sunday 28th October 2007
1st Grant Irwin Ord Minnett
2nd Jack Anderson Ord Minnett
3rd Matt Smith 2XU- Bike Sales
4th Steven George Wilson HTM
Sprint Primes
1 Tony Wood Ffast
2 Stephen Handerick Triple Play
3 Stephen Handerick Triple PLay
4 Ashman H.I.T Racing
5 Chris White Wilson HTM
Mark Ledgerwood Honour Sprint Grant Irwin Ord Minnett
Most Aggressive
Nathan Waddell Life Cycle
Women
1st Jesse
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
Team Wilson HTM, this time it’s Roland.
Former professional Cyclist, Mark Roland, has taken out the 3rd installment of the Nundah Cycle Series, edging out hosts club’s Chris Williams of Victor Bronco’s for the victory in strong winds and high speeds. The duo broke clear in the closing stages of today’s race that had 5 riders of Wilson dominate the entire race and coming up with 3 wins from 3 starts from the impressive racing squad
47 riders set to the start line this day in the 1 hour + 4 lap affair. The race was punctuated with 5 sprint primes provided by the Victor Bronco’s club. Today’s format would see the A graders having to catch their B grade competitors twice if they were to contest for the victory. The pace was very high in both fields and B grade was working very hard to stay away, much faster than in previous races. B Grade would enjoy 37 minutes without the A graders ramping the pace up to a point where 9 riders would be eligible to win.
The wind was a huge factor today; it was blustery from the start and only ever increased through out the 60 minutes + 4 lap event.
The first sprint went to Chris Kelly (Team Triple Play) showing some good form after a good block of training, with the B grade field just re-composing and getting on with keeping the A grade field at bay. After just 15 minutes of racing, a charging A grade field made their first contact with B. With rules commanding the B field to allow the pass, A grade would then be off in search of absorbing the group again. With A grade moving clear, the second of 5 primes would be taken out by Stephen Handerick also of Team Triple Play.
Team Wilson HTM really turned the screws around the 20 minute mark reducing the field to around 15. Mark Ledgerwood really put the hurt on as he stretched the entire A elite field, then stepping off the front taking a rider with him. At this point, counter attack after counter attack played out with the A field diminishing due to wind and high speeds.
Jake Schelberg (MB Coaching) would take out the 3rd sprint prime ahead of 4 riders with the B field still holding good tempo. A grade would be again too strong and at the 37 minute mark and the call for sprint number 4, A grade made contact with the B field, swelling the group size to around 30 riders.
Chris White (Wilson HTM) took out the 4th sprint showing good form coming into the “Dash for Cash” slated for November 3, Team Wilson enjoying a numerical advantage over Ord Minnett, Merida, Triple Play, MB Coaching and other sundry riders. The 45 minute mark would see the field split into 3 distinct groups.
Group 1 had Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Steven George, Greg Campbell and Chris White (Wilson HTM), Gavin Nichol (Ord Minnett) Matthew Smith (2XU-Bike Sales) Martin Pearce, Chris Williams (Team Merida).
Group 2 was a mixture of teams represented in the break, but notably Chris Kelly and Stephen Handerick had missed the break for Triple Play. Carly Hibberd and Imogen Smith were in this group also.
Group 3 where the remnants of B grade that missed the split due to the sudden increase in speed A grade injected into the field.
At the 50 minute mark, Mark Roland took out the sprint allowing the field to bring him back and start chopping off. The pace was very high and the break was now out of sight, establishing 45 seconds and ever increasing the gap. With 5 minutes remaining the ever aggressive Chris Williams hit it off the front only to be tagged by Mark Roland. With Wilson having 5 of the 9 riders in the break, it would be up to Smith, Pearce and Nichol to sacrifice.
With a combination of great strength from the escapees and a lack of co-operation in the break, it would be Williams and Roland contesting the win. They would not have it all their own way as with 3 laps to go, Mark Ledgerwood hit off the front with Gavin Nichol and these were then joined by George and Smith. White and Pearce followed in the wheels but with the counter attacking back in the break, Williams and Roland would enjoy a 25 second gap on the last lap and with lap times around the 130-140 mark, the winner would come from these two.
Last lap and Chris Williams ignites affairs with a strong move into the head wind of the back part of the course. Roland keeps him in check and simply rolls through, not intimidated by Williams obvious form. The pair came into the tail wind finish together with 300 metres to race, with Williams on the front and going full gas, he is now out of the saddle with Roland stuck to his rear wheel. Roland finds the left hand side of the straight and is head down throwing every watt into his machine- it is a bike length and he is the winner with Williams conceding before the line, sitting up “allowing” Roland to take the spoils.
Back on to the finishing straight and it is Steven George and Matthew Smith dicing it out for the final 2 spots, George on the front in an attempt to muscle out Smith, the track and road champion pushing Smith to the line with Smith getting it in the throw.
Carly Hibberd took out the female category ahead of Jesse and Imogen Smith
Most aggressive was awarded to a very deserving Chris Williams for an outstanding show of Cycling.
Steven George is currently leading the vote for best and fairest with 2 wins and a fourth. Place your votes for your best and fairest at sign in.
Results
1st Mark Roland Wilson HTM
2nd Chris Williams Merida
3rd Matt Smith 2XU- Bike Sales
4th Steven George Wilson HTM
Sprint Primes
1 Chris Kelly Triple Play
2 Stephen Handerick Triple Play
3 Jake Schelberg MB Coaching
4 Chris White Wilson HTM
5 Mark Roland Wilson HTM
Most Aggressive
Chris Williams Merida
Women
1st Carly Hibberd
2nd Jesse
3rd Imogen Smith
47 riders set to the start line this day in the 1 hour + 4 lap affair. The race was punctuated with 5 sprint primes provided by the Victor Bronco’s club. Today’s format would see the A graders having to catch their B grade competitors twice if they were to contest for the victory. The pace was very high in both fields and B grade was working very hard to stay away, much faster than in previous races. B Grade would enjoy 37 minutes without the A graders ramping the pace up to a point where 9 riders would be eligible to win.
The wind was a huge factor today; it was blustery from the start and only ever increased through out the 60 minutes + 4 lap event.
The first sprint went to Chris Kelly (Team Triple Play) showing some good form after a good block of training, with the B grade field just re-composing and getting on with keeping the A grade field at bay. After just 15 minutes of racing, a charging A grade field made their first contact with B. With rules commanding the B field to allow the pass, A grade would then be off in search of absorbing the group again. With A grade moving clear, the second of 5 primes would be taken out by Stephen Handerick also of Team Triple Play.
Team Wilson HTM really turned the screws around the 20 minute mark reducing the field to around 15. Mark Ledgerwood really put the hurt on as he stretched the entire A elite field, then stepping off the front taking a rider with him. At this point, counter attack after counter attack played out with the A field diminishing due to wind and high speeds.
Jake Schelberg (MB Coaching) would take out the 3rd sprint prime ahead of 4 riders with the B field still holding good tempo. A grade would be again too strong and at the 37 minute mark and the call for sprint number 4, A grade made contact with the B field, swelling the group size to around 30 riders.
Chris White (Wilson HTM) took out the 4th sprint showing good form coming into the “Dash for Cash” slated for November 3, Team Wilson enjoying a numerical advantage over Ord Minnett, Merida, Triple Play, MB Coaching and other sundry riders. The 45 minute mark would see the field split into 3 distinct groups.
Group 1 had Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Steven George, Greg Campbell and Chris White (Wilson HTM), Gavin Nichol (Ord Minnett) Matthew Smith (2XU-Bike Sales) Martin Pearce, Chris Williams (Team Merida).
Group 2 was a mixture of teams represented in the break, but notably Chris Kelly and Stephen Handerick had missed the break for Triple Play. Carly Hibberd and Imogen Smith were in this group also.
Group 3 where the remnants of B grade that missed the split due to the sudden increase in speed A grade injected into the field.
At the 50 minute mark, Mark Roland took out the sprint allowing the field to bring him back and start chopping off. The pace was very high and the break was now out of sight, establishing 45 seconds and ever increasing the gap. With 5 minutes remaining the ever aggressive Chris Williams hit it off the front only to be tagged by Mark Roland. With Wilson having 5 of the 9 riders in the break, it would be up to Smith, Pearce and Nichol to sacrifice.
With a combination of great strength from the escapees and a lack of co-operation in the break, it would be Williams and Roland contesting the win. They would not have it all their own way as with 3 laps to go, Mark Ledgerwood hit off the front with Gavin Nichol and these were then joined by George and Smith. White and Pearce followed in the wheels but with the counter attacking back in the break, Williams and Roland would enjoy a 25 second gap on the last lap and with lap times around the 130-140 mark, the winner would come from these two.
Last lap and Chris Williams ignites affairs with a strong move into the head wind of the back part of the course. Roland keeps him in check and simply rolls through, not intimidated by Williams obvious form. The pair came into the tail wind finish together with 300 metres to race, with Williams on the front and going full gas, he is now out of the saddle with Roland stuck to his rear wheel. Roland finds the left hand side of the straight and is head down throwing every watt into his machine- it is a bike length and he is the winner with Williams conceding before the line, sitting up “allowing” Roland to take the spoils.
Back on to the finishing straight and it is Steven George and Matthew Smith dicing it out for the final 2 spots, George on the front in an attempt to muscle out Smith, the track and road champion pushing Smith to the line with Smith getting it in the throw.
Carly Hibberd took out the female category ahead of Jesse and Imogen Smith
Most aggressive was awarded to a very deserving Chris Williams for an outstanding show of Cycling.
Steven George is currently leading the vote for best and fairest with 2 wins and a fourth. Place your votes for your best and fairest at sign in.
Results
1st Mark Roland Wilson HTM
2nd Chris Williams Merida
3rd Matt Smith 2XU- Bike Sales
4th Steven George Wilson HTM
Sprint Primes
1 Chris Kelly Triple Play
2 Stephen Handerick Triple Play
3 Jake Schelberg MB Coaching
4 Chris White Wilson HTM
5 Mark Roland Wilson HTM
Most Aggressive
Chris Williams Merida
Women
1st Carly Hibberd
2nd Jesse
3rd Imogen Smith
By George, you’ve done it again!
Steven George of the Wilson HTM Cycling team has once again demonstrated his peak form in race 2 of the Nundah Cycle Series, edging out Gilbert Gutowski of Team Ord Minnett. The duo broke clear in the final lap and in an ultimate display of brute strength; it was George that was victorious in the ever increasing winds of Albert Bishop Park, Nundah.
49 riders set to the start line this day in the 1 hour + 4 lap affair. The race was punctuated with 3 sprint primes provided by Chris Langdon of Zipp Australia. The pace was much faster from the beginning in both the A and B grades, each group setting a firm tempo for the first 10 minutes. After the first sprint which would see Matthew Hobbs victorious, as in race2, B grade switched off allowing the A grade field to take huge chunks of time away and ultimately catching them within 17 of the 60 minutes carded for the event.
Liam McCarthey (MB Coaching) was ever present at the front of B grade, without the help of his fellow competitors, his attempts to hold off a charging A field would be without reward.
A grade caught B at around 17 minutes, just in time for sprint 2. Michael Hepburn (Yellow Jersey) would be successful in taking the reward and had to catch his breath as A grade upped the pace immediately after tagging the B Elite field.
At the front of affairs now team Wilson HTM flexed their strength along with Ord Minnett, having a total of 12 riders out of the 28 strong A grade field. Greg Campbell, Steven George and ever present Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM) shared the work with Cameron Hughes- recent winner of Australia’s premier 1 day event, The Grafton Inverell- and his Ord Minnett partners in Chris Pryor, Gavin Nicholls and Gilbert Gutowski.
The race was dominated with attack after attack until a group of 10 were established of the front. A neutral was called due to a crash and with an ambulance required, the groups were asked to remain “neutral” until the Ambulance had cleared the rider. Bringing the race to a stop, the riders of the front break were allowed their 10 second gap, with the chasing bunch sent off 10 seconds later so to ensure the break was allowed their gap in sports and fairness. The break quickly reestablished its gap and with little or no co-operation in the chase, the gap went from 10-15-35 seconds.
This break consisted of Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Steven George and Greg Campbell (Wilson HTM) Cameron Hughes, Chris Pryor and Gilbert Gutowski (Ord Minnett) Brendan Kay (Healthworks) Matthew Smith (2XU- Bike Sales) Matthew Williams (Peleton Cycles).
Mark Ledgerwood took out the last prime in fine sprinting form ahead of his fellow break aways. From this point the group was smooth and fast, holding their significant lead to the chase. Gavin Nichols (Ord Minnett) was incredibly strong in bridging across to the break with fellow rider Michael Hepburn. Hepburn paying for his efforts and being dropped on the final lap.
The last lap was littered with attacks with the strongest from Gilbert Gutowski. With only 800 metres to go he was tagged by recently awarded Track Cyclist of the Year Steven George. George is enjoying the benefits of his hard training with some fantastic form, easily out sprinting his competitor for 2 wins from 2 starts in the series. Team mate Mark Ledgerwood came in for 3rd with Matthew Smith of 2XU- Bike Sales taking the remaining money.
Based on his many attacks and fantastic bridging efforts, Gavin Nichol was awarded Most Aggressive with Jianna Hobbs taking out the women’s event.
Results1 Steven George (Wilson HTM)2 Gilbert Gutowski (Ord Minnet)3 Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM)4 Matthew Smith (2XU-Bike Sales) Most Aggressive: Gavin Nichols (Ord Minnet)Women: Jianna Hobbs ZIPP Sprint Primes 1 Matthew Hobbs2 Michael Hepburn3 Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM)
49 riders set to the start line this day in the 1 hour + 4 lap affair. The race was punctuated with 3 sprint primes provided by Chris Langdon of Zipp Australia. The pace was much faster from the beginning in both the A and B grades, each group setting a firm tempo for the first 10 minutes. After the first sprint which would see Matthew Hobbs victorious, as in race2, B grade switched off allowing the A grade field to take huge chunks of time away and ultimately catching them within 17 of the 60 minutes carded for the event.
Liam McCarthey (MB Coaching) was ever present at the front of B grade, without the help of his fellow competitors, his attempts to hold off a charging A field would be without reward.
A grade caught B at around 17 minutes, just in time for sprint 2. Michael Hepburn (Yellow Jersey) would be successful in taking the reward and had to catch his breath as A grade upped the pace immediately after tagging the B Elite field.
At the front of affairs now team Wilson HTM flexed their strength along with Ord Minnett, having a total of 12 riders out of the 28 strong A grade field. Greg Campbell, Steven George and ever present Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM) shared the work with Cameron Hughes- recent winner of Australia’s premier 1 day event, The Grafton Inverell- and his Ord Minnett partners in Chris Pryor, Gavin Nicholls and Gilbert Gutowski.
The race was dominated with attack after attack until a group of 10 were established of the front. A neutral was called due to a crash and with an ambulance required, the groups were asked to remain “neutral” until the Ambulance had cleared the rider. Bringing the race to a stop, the riders of the front break were allowed their 10 second gap, with the chasing bunch sent off 10 seconds later so to ensure the break was allowed their gap in sports and fairness. The break quickly reestablished its gap and with little or no co-operation in the chase, the gap went from 10-15-35 seconds.
This break consisted of Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Steven George and Greg Campbell (Wilson HTM) Cameron Hughes, Chris Pryor and Gilbert Gutowski (Ord Minnett) Brendan Kay (Healthworks) Matthew Smith (2XU- Bike Sales) Matthew Williams (Peleton Cycles).
Mark Ledgerwood took out the last prime in fine sprinting form ahead of his fellow break aways. From this point the group was smooth and fast, holding their significant lead to the chase. Gavin Nichols (Ord Minnett) was incredibly strong in bridging across to the break with fellow rider Michael Hepburn. Hepburn paying for his efforts and being dropped on the final lap.
The last lap was littered with attacks with the strongest from Gilbert Gutowski. With only 800 metres to go he was tagged by recently awarded Track Cyclist of the Year Steven George. George is enjoying the benefits of his hard training with some fantastic form, easily out sprinting his competitor for 2 wins from 2 starts in the series. Team mate Mark Ledgerwood came in for 3rd with Matthew Smith of 2XU- Bike Sales taking the remaining money.
Based on his many attacks and fantastic bridging efforts, Gavin Nichol was awarded Most Aggressive with Jianna Hobbs taking out the women’s event.
Results1 Steven George (Wilson HTM)2 Gilbert Gutowski (Ord Minnet)3 Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM)4 Matthew Smith (2XU-Bike Sales) Most Aggressive: Gavin Nichols (Ord Minnet)Women: Jianna Hobbs ZIPP Sprint Primes 1 Matthew Hobbs2 Michael Hepburn3 Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM)
Saturday, 20 October 2007
Racing Format
Thank you to all input for the racing format.
We have taken on board what many have suggested and we have come up with the following:As of this Sunday the 21st October, the changes are made with regard to B grade able to be more competitive and have more incentive to come, to have A grade work a little harder and to have more than 2 women come and race.
Start time is still 10am! with sign on from around 930am.
1. A grade will still start first, with a 15 second time gap until B grade start. The difference with this race, and the last one on 28th October, is that when A grade catch B, A grade will still be considered a lap behind. With this dynamic, B Grade still have more chances to get primes and if organised, have better chance of going for the win. A should be a little more tired after having to catch you twice.
2. With the above, B grade will not be allowed to integrate into the A field just this time and will be expected to allow A to pass. Just play it cool and exercise a bit of etiquette. This does not mean you cannot "pace" off the A grade field, just keep your distance- we would allow about 10 metres like in a TTT. If it is a point when or if A grade catch B again, this will be a time when you will all be considered a single bunch and integration is fine. You will all be going for the win
3. A grade, can you just play it cool and go pass the B graders exercising etiqutte and safety. Just announce yourselves in the way you do and pass on the safest passage available
4. There will still be atleast 4 sprints, most of which will be contested in the first 40 minutes although we could have up to 6 sprints. Will let you all know on the day. Any bike shops want to contribute??? Let me know
5. Females- firstly you are very welcome to come. As an initiative to have you come to these races, if we have around 10 female athletes, you will be given your own start. The way this will work is the following.
A grade will start first with a 15 second gap to the start of B, from here you will be sent off 10 seconds after this. So what we have created is that you are 1 full lap in front of B, B is a full lap in front of A.
ATTENTION ALL FEMALE CYCLISTS- PLEASE COME AND RACE. B graders, A big open invitation to QSM riders, Triple Play, Balmoral, HPRW, amongst this group there is near 60-80 riders, come out and enjoy yourselves.
I hope that this is all clear but any comments and input is very welcome so just get into contact with me (Boothy) aka Mokky via this site or come and see me.
Spread the word adn for all of those who come out, The Victor Broncos club hope you are enjoying yourself and look forward to more racing in the new year. In the meantime, lets get into it!!!!
We have taken on board what many have suggested and we have come up with the following:As of this Sunday the 21st October, the changes are made with regard to B grade able to be more competitive and have more incentive to come, to have A grade work a little harder and to have more than 2 women come and race.
Start time is still 10am! with sign on from around 930am.
1. A grade will still start first, with a 15 second time gap until B grade start. The difference with this race, and the last one on 28th October, is that when A grade catch B, A grade will still be considered a lap behind. With this dynamic, B Grade still have more chances to get primes and if organised, have better chance of going for the win. A should be a little more tired after having to catch you twice.
2. With the above, B grade will not be allowed to integrate into the A field just this time and will be expected to allow A to pass. Just play it cool and exercise a bit of etiquette. This does not mean you cannot "pace" off the A grade field, just keep your distance- we would allow about 10 metres like in a TTT. If it is a point when or if A grade catch B again, this will be a time when you will all be considered a single bunch and integration is fine. You will all be going for the win
3. A grade, can you just play it cool and go pass the B graders exercising etiqutte and safety. Just announce yourselves in the way you do and pass on the safest passage available
4. There will still be atleast 4 sprints, most of which will be contested in the first 40 minutes although we could have up to 6 sprints. Will let you all know on the day. Any bike shops want to contribute??? Let me know
5. Females- firstly you are very welcome to come. As an initiative to have you come to these races, if we have around 10 female athletes, you will be given your own start. The way this will work is the following.
A grade will start first with a 15 second gap to the start of B, from here you will be sent off 10 seconds after this. So what we have created is that you are 1 full lap in front of B, B is a full lap in front of A.
ATTENTION ALL FEMALE CYCLISTS- PLEASE COME AND RACE. B graders, A big open invitation to QSM riders, Triple Play, Balmoral, HPRW, amongst this group there is near 60-80 riders, come out and enjoy yourselves.
I hope that this is all clear but any comments and input is very welcome so just get into contact with me (Boothy) aka Mokky via this site or come and see me.
Spread the word adn for all of those who come out, The Victor Broncos club hope you are enjoying yourself and look forward to more racing in the new year. In the meantime, lets get into it!!!!
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