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Some more organised rides
Published March 11, 2010 | 
Came across another couple of organised rides to challenge your legs:
(from CycleSport Victoria Website)
The Baw Baw Challenge is a new and exciting recreational ride to be held on Saturday April 10, 2010.
Cyclists will have the opportunity to test themselves on a variety of challenging terrain and experience magnificent scenery as they pass through the Baw Baw Shire.
Both the 119km and 70km courses start and finish in Warragul and travel through the towns of Trafalgar, Willow Grove, Icy Creek, Noojee and Neerim South.
Running in conjunction with the prestigious Baw Baw Classic, this ride is bound to challenge riders of all abilities offering the chance to test yourself on some of Australia’s most undulating and challenging climbs. Please Note the course does not include the climb of Mt Baw Baw.
The Whittlesea Challenge is fast becoming one of Victoria’s most scenic and challenging recreational rides. Now in its third year, the Whittlesea Challenge has moved dates and will be held on Saturday 29 May. The event is supporting the ‘Big Brother Big Sister’ charity where $10 will be donated from each entry.
The Whittlesea region provides the rare opportunity to escape the traffic and enjoy quiet roads, picturesque scenery and country charm only 35 minutes from central Melbourne. The 110km course entails a variety of undulating terrain and breathtaking views across the Kinglake National Park; this ride is available for cyclists of all fitness levels and will push cyclists to their limits.
The roads surrounding Whittlesea have long been popular with cyclists of all abilities. Australian star Cadel Evans grew up in Arthur’s Creek just down the road from Whittlesea, and still rates this as one of his favourite training regions anywhere in the world. Many other European based cyclists such as Will Walker and Darren Lapthorne are regulars in these parts when back in Australia.
Just Cycle Yarra Valley
Published March 10, 2010 | This from Rochford Wines who are proudly sponsoring
Just Cycle Yarra Valley
Sunday 11th April 2010
“Don’t miss out on the Yarra Valley’s newest cycling event – Just Cycle Yarra Valley on Sunday 11th April. A cycling event supporting Jesuit Social Services, you can take part in the 45km NAB recreational ride or the 120km Nemisis challenge featuring Mount Donna Buang while enjoying the picturesque scenery that the Yarra Valley has to offer.
Just Cycle Yarra Valley also includes a live concert (with The Sundance Kids, Abby Dobson & Bobby Flynn, Ryan Meeking & the Few and The Little Stevies), entertainment and activities for the whole family at Yarra Valley’s Rochford Wines.
Enter now, as entrants are limited to 3000 participants and places are filling fast!
For your chance to ride FREE, simply register to do the event and fundraise a minimum of $300 through your online fundraising page and Jesuit Social Services will reimburse the cost of your registration.
For further details or to register, visit www.justcycle.com.au.
If you refer a friend who then purchases a case of premium wine to become a Rochford Club member, we will send you a $50 gift voucher that can be used in our Cellar Door or Restaurant.”
Eddie "the Eagle" Flies too Low
Published February 27, 2010 | Our very own Eddie “the Eagle”, met with some serious misfortune on one of our daily donut rides this week. What can I say – flying too low, he became intimately acquainted with the bitumen just near the Avalon Speedway. Eddie, always keen to push the envelope, and Graeme Walker, were on a breakaway from the main peloton (who were chasing hard!), when, a cruel mix of chewing gum, high speed, wheels and rear derailleurs and a stray water bottle conspired to bring our Eddie down.
Ever the hard man, though, Eddie refused all offers of assistance, donned the remnants of his (by now in 3 pieces) helmet, and with a smile on his bruised and bloodied face, announced “I’ll be right, we can just roll home slowly!” Others felt that the local ambulance might be a better option, and when they arrived with two very attractive female medics, Eddie was persuaded to have treatment there and then. Having been given the all clear, he was despatched home and the rest of the peloton arranged for the bike to be recovered and returned to base.
After only one rest day, our Eddie returned to the peloton, riding as hard as ever, albeit a little different in appearance (as well as the facial scars, there is a pair of glasses). Just watch that chewing gum, speed, back wheel and derailleur and stray water bottle in future, Eddie! Particularly with those glasses, “Objects in your vision will be closer than they appear”!
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