Results: Loxton Traders Trophy Race, SA (Hcp)

September 10, 2007

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Full results, report & photos.

The Loxton Traders Trophy race was held on Sunday with an  impressive number of nominations. Regular race contenders competed along with riders making their return to the local racing scene; including John Dalzell, Claire Treilibs our talented junior, Matthew Benson and visiting rider Ben Kaethner.

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Melbourne to Warrnambool secures major sponsor

September 10, 2007

Power transmission company SEW-Eurdodrive is the new major sponsor of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic.  SEW-Eurodrive is a prominent supporter of Australian sport, with heavy involvement in harness racing, V8 supercars, Australian rules and rugby league.

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Record numbers for Victorian masters championships

September 10, 2007

Masters%20racing%20for%20the%20lineA record number of entrants will hit the roads of south-east  Melbourne this weekend to contest the 2007 Victorian Masters Road Championships. 

The event kicks off on Saturday at 11am in Darnum with the Time Trial Championships, which will feature 70 starters - almost a 50% increase on ‘06 figures - whilst on Sunday, 112 entrants - up from 94 last year - will take to the 17km course in Shady Creek for the Road championships. 
 

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Australia’s Hill defends world downhill title

September 10, 2007

SMDSC_0057Australia’s own Sam Hill has defended his World downhill crown in  Fort William, Scotland with a comanding win in cold conditions.

Sam Hill was definitely the man to beat in the elite men’s downhill. This year he has proven that he can win on wet tracks, dry ones, long or short. However, he did not qualify well, and 2003 world champ Greg Minnaar (South Africa) rode an extremely strong qualifier.

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Dates announced for ‘08 Masters Nationals

September 10, 2007

masters08Cycling NSW is proud to announce the dates and program of events  for the 2008 National Masters Championships.

“The 2008 Masters Championships will build on the growing numbers of Masters cyclists currently entering the sport. ” said Kerry Ruffles, Cycling NSW president.

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Results: Race #12 Port Kennedy Cycles Series, WA (Hcp)

September 10, 2007

Phil Diesel recorded back to back wins with a timely sprint in the final race of the Port Kennedy Cycles Handicap Series.

The race run by the Peel Cycling Club with support from Port Kennedy Cycles was held on the Serpentine circuit covering 45 kms.

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Taupo to Napier Race Preview

September 10, 2007

With illustrious past winners like Jack Swart, Vern Hanaray (3x), Stephen Cox (2x), Jeremy Yates and last year’s Aaron Strong A grade and local Kerry Harford B grade, the winners of this year’s Taupo to Napier Classic Open Road Race can be proud to be added to this list.

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