INTERWINTER Grading Results
Wed, May 16 2012 05:52
Hey InterWinter riders,
There are 3 great events still to go:
Rd2: June 3rd, Walmer Forest Castlemaine, ‘Burnt Bacon’ XCO; Castlemaine Rocky Riders
Rd3: July 8th, Redesdale, Mt Lofty XCM; Full Gas Pedallers
Rd4: August 12th, You Yangs, 3 Stage Race; Geelong Mountain Bike Club
The Graded results of InterWinter Rd 1 are now available on the results page. The InterWinter Clubs are committed to making the series a fair, fun competition for all riders, so these results set your grade for the rest of the series and are based on the average lap times of all the riders. If you feel that this grading is not right for you (eg. because you had a mechanical or a really long rest on one of the laps) please contact us ASAP. We will generally be happy to put people into a higher grade if requested.
If you are entering the other rounds please put yourself in the grade shown in this file, as riders who enter in a lower grade than they have been allocated may not be eligible for Series prizes.There are 3 great events still to go:
Rd2: June 3rd, Walmer Forest Castlemaine, ‘Burnt Bacon’ XCO; Castlemaine Rocky Riders
Rd3: July 8th, Redesdale, Mt Lofty XCM; Full Gas Pedallers
Rd4: August 12th, You Yangs, 3 Stage Race; Geelong Mountain Bike Club
Entries open online now at ENTRYZONE
Please contact us with any queries,GMBC Secretary/InterWinter Coordinator
Victorian Schools Cycling Event
Tue, May 15 2012 10:25
GMBC is running the Western Zone Final of the Vic. Schools Cycling Championship in conjunction with Cycling Victoria on Sunday June 17th in the Kurrajong at the You Yangs. Kids can enter their age group in either the Novice category (non-MTBA members) or the Racing category (MTBA members). Kids who have held an MTBA licence for <6mths at this time may choose to to enter either Novice or Racing Category.
The Age Groups are based on the age of the rider on 30/12/2012:
- J11 - 8, 9 & 10yrs
- J13 - 11 & 12yrs
- J15 - 13 & 14yrs
- J17 - 15 & 16yrs
- J19 - 17 & 18yrs
The top 3 placegetters in each Group/Category win a place in the State Final at Beaconsfield on Sunday 5th August and could win the Victorian Schools Champion Jersey! Schools can also enter groups of students to compete for an Aggregate Trophy.
Riders race a set number of laps around a short loop with lots of encouragement from the GMBC crew so if you are a kid who is keen to race MTB (or you know someone who is) see the information on the Cycling Victoria website and get your entry in!
InterWinter kicks off for 2012!
Sun, May 13 2012 09:06
The BSCC guys did a great job today putting together the event at the Novotel Resort in Creswick. The venue was fantastic (a bit upmarket for a MTB race) and the course was great fun (apart from a little precipitation!)
There were lots of GMBC jerseys out there from the top end of the field (Ben May) to the tail end (that would have been me!). Thanks to Alan Flaherty & Steve Clausen for bringing up the GMBC tents to keep our gear dry.
Check out the results on the Results page. (Grading for the series and points for the Club Cup will be published soon, so watch this space).
The next InterWinter round is not far away - Sunday June 3rd, XCO in the Walmer Forest at Castlemaine. This is also a great venue, with good racing for all levels of riders, for only $25/rider (plus Day Licence for non-MTBA members). Racing starts at 10am - Check out the details on the CRR website and enter online at Entryzone.
PS: What is XCO? Each grade does a set number of laps of the course. CRR say their lap is approx. 5km. A grade will do 6 laps, B grade 5 laps, C grade 4 laps, Women's grade 4 laps (Women can also enter A or B grade if they want to do more!)
InterWinter Entries
Wed, May 9 2012 02:15
Online entries for InterWinter Round 1 will close this Thursday 10th May. Don't miss out on cheap entry to the 3hr Enduro at the new Creswick venue this Sunday. Only $25 online or $30 on the day. Check out the BSCC website for event details.
If you want to enter the Series you'd better get organised too. Only $80 for the series of 4 great races - and hey, if you've already paid you have to go don't you?!!
And remember that Round 2 at Walmer Forest in Castlemaine isn't far away either - Sunday 3rd June. Check out the CRR website for more details on that one.
If you want to enter the Series you'd better get organised too. Only $80 for the series of 4 great races - and hey, if you've already paid you have to go don't you?!!
And remember that Round 2 at Walmer Forest in Castlemaine isn't far away either - Sunday 3rd June. Check out the CRR website for more details on that one.
Mt Beauty 6hr Enduro
Tue, May 1 2012 08:33
This Sunday just gone saw the Mt Beauty 6 hour, the 3rd event in this year's series.
It was another great VES event. But if you missed it, this is all you need to know:-
1. Aluminium mountain bike frames can disintegrate catastrophically, as Tim Corbett found on his first lap. However, despite a loan bike and a bit of a crash and a lot of time spent staring at the results board, he still managed to finish 5th in his category. (he had to ride... wait for it... a titanium hardtail.)
2. Scotts Brown and Blade are very fast at heading downhill, finishing 4th in Open Pairs, a great result.
3. Me and You, no, that's Steve and Jodie, just missed out on the podium in mixed doubles, despite or because they seemed to be enjoying themselves all day.
4. Ryan Lloyd put in a guest appearance in Triples men with Zach and Jamie in the Hendry's colours. (Ryan's so quick they named a jersey after him.) They took 2nd behind local legends the Van der Ploegs +1
5. and Dave Rusden tried his hand at triples racing with two other David's. Despite a little nap mid event, Carbon Fibre Footprint managed to pip their arch nemeses in the 40+ event. Brian, Mark and Shane were so sure of their 3rd placing in the same event they called it quits with 1 hour yet to race (there were only 3 teams.)
Daves Rusden and Scarlett were heard to say they enjoyed themselves and have already signed up for the next triples event...
... at Beaconsfield, May 27. see you there.
(what, Mr Rusden, don't you miss the pain?)
It was another great VES event. But if you missed it, this is all you need to know:-
1. Aluminium mountain bike frames can disintegrate catastrophically, as Tim Corbett found on his first lap. However, despite a loan bike and a bit of a crash and a lot of time spent staring at the results board, he still managed to finish 5th in his category. (he had to ride... wait for it... a titanium hardtail.)
2. Scotts Brown and Blade are very fast at heading downhill, finishing 4th in Open Pairs, a great result.
3. Me and You, no, that's Steve and Jodie, just missed out on the podium in mixed doubles, despite or because they seemed to be enjoying themselves all day.
4. Ryan Lloyd put in a guest appearance in Triples men with Zach and Jamie in the Hendry's colours. (Ryan's so quick they named a jersey after him.) They took 2nd behind local legends the Van der Ploegs +1
5. and Dave Rusden tried his hand at triples racing with two other David's. Despite a little nap mid event, Carbon Fibre Footprint managed to pip their arch nemeses in the 40+ event. Brian, Mark and Shane were so sure of their 3rd placing in the same event they called it quits with 1 hour yet to race (there were only 3 teams.)
Daves Rusden and Scarlett were heard to say they enjoyed themselves and have already signed up for the next triples event...
... at Beaconsfield, May 27. see you there.
(what, Mr Rusden, don't you miss the pain?)
InterWinter Series
Wed, Apr 25 2012 05:50
Yes, we know you've been waiting for it - the first round of the 2012 InterWinter series is only a couple of weeks away on Sunday May 13th. The guys from Ballarat-Sebastopol Cycling Club have got a great new venue in Creswick for us all to try out in a 3hr Solo Enduro format. Yes, it is Mother's Day but racing doesn't start till 1pm so you can still have brekkie with your mum! Check out the race details here.
This race is a grading race so you'll enter in Open Men or Open Women, subsequent events will be A, B, C & Women's grades. (Don't worry if you can't make the grading race - you can still enter the other events).
Entries are only $25/race for the InterWinter events or do all 4 great events for only $80!
Non-MTBA members will need a Day Licence for each event ($20). Entries online at EntryZone. On the Day entries cost an extra $5
This race is a grading race so you'll enter in Open Men or Open Women, subsequent events will be A, B, C & Women's grades. (Don't worry if you can't make the grading race - you can still enter the other events).
Entries are only $25/race for the InterWinter events or do all 4 great events for only $80!
Non-MTBA members will need a Day Licence for each event ($20). Entries online at EntryZone. On the Day entries cost an extra $5
Social Rides and Juniors
Wed, Apr 25 2012 05:37
GMBC members (& friends) had a great time at Forrest last Saturday checking out the great tracks and enjoying a Barbie lunch. There's a couple of photos on our Flickr page.
Also check out the photos of the Junior Social Ride led by our Junior Development Officer Kirra the previous Saturday - looks like the kids were having a blast! Kirra's away in May but there will be another Junior Social Ride in June - date TBC. Looks like there will be a new generation of skilled MTB'ers coming our way soon.
If you are interested in Junior events, remember GMBC will be running the Regional West round of the Vic Schools MTB Champs on Sunday June 17th in the Kurrajong at the You Yangs. Check out the info on the VSCC website.
If you are a bit older and interested in Social rides remember GMBC runs social rides on Tuesday & Friday nights in the You Yangs (check the Events page or Contact us for details)
Also check out the photos of the Junior Social Ride led by our Junior Development Officer Kirra the previous Saturday - looks like the kids were having a blast! Kirra's away in May but there will be another Junior Social Ride in June - date TBC. Looks like there will be a new generation of skilled MTB'ers coming our way soon.
If you are interested in Junior events, remember GMBC will be running the Regional West round of the Vic Schools MTB Champs on Sunday June 17th in the Kurrajong at the You Yangs. Check out the info on the VSCC website.
If you are a bit older and interested in Social rides remember GMBC runs social rides on Tuesday & Friday nights in the You Yangs (check the Events page or Contact us for details)
State XC Race
Tue, Apr 17 2012 08:19
You'd have thought it was the middle of summer - not halfway through Autumn - on Sunday at Stockyards. The Competition was hot as well as the weather in 4th Rnd of the VSS with Adrian Jackson & Katherine O'Shea taking out the Elite honours. It was good to see some great junior competition and some VSS newbies like Frankie Sanders having a ball and taking out the Veteran Women's event.
All in all a pretty good day! Check out the results on our Results page.
All in all a pretty good day! Check out the results on our Results page.
What's on? There's LOTS on!
Mon, Apr 9 2012 04:45
Change in the weather getting you down? Here's a few events to cheer you up!
This Saturday 14th April - Junior Fun ride in the Kurrajong with Kirra and the Junior Development gang. 2-4pm, bring your bike & helmet!
This Sunday 15th April - State XC Series Rd4 at Stockyards - see info below or on the Events page. Remember to print off the entry form and fill it in before you come along, or even better email it back to us before Saturday night so we can enter you into the timing system! Not Racing? Come along and give us a hand (and watch the best in the State race on our home trails).
Saturday 21st April - Club Social Ride at Forrest. Check out the Forrest 6hr course with the Forrest Club and GMBC crew. Ride at 10am followed by free BBQ lunch.
Sunday 29th April - VES 6hr Enduro at Mt Beauty. Get together with your GMBC mates and enter a team. Those in the know tell me it's a great course. Check out the details on the VES website.
Sunday 13th May - INTERWINTER is back. Yes, we're back to 4 events for the series this year. A, B, C and Women's grades and a special 'Club Cup' Competition where you can earn points for your club!
- Sunday May 13th, Creswick, Ballarat-Sebastopol CC - 3hr Enduro
- Sunday June 3rd, Castlemaine, Castlemaine Rocky Riders - XCO
- Sunday July 8th, Redesdale, Full Gas Pedallers -XCM
- Sunday August 12th, You Yangs, GMBC - 3 Stage Race
InterWinter entries are open at Entryzone. It's great value racing at $25/race online or $30 on the day; or enter the whole series for only $80. Non-MTBA members will need a Day Licence ($20) for each race. Last year we had nearly $2000 to give away in the Series prizes so get on it!
State XC round
Mon, Mar 26 2012 09:22
Are you ready for your next challenge?
How about the State XC Series Rnd 4 - at Stockyards on Sunday April 15th. This is multi-lap racing in ability and age-based categories: Elite, Expert & Sport (open age groups), Veterans(30-39yrs), Masters (40-49yrs), SuperMasters (50yrs+), U19, U17, & U15. The distance/number of laps for each category will be based on target race times - check them out on our Events page.
How about the State XC Series Rnd 4 - at Stockyards on Sunday April 15th. This is multi-lap racing in ability and age-based categories: Elite, Expert & Sport (open age groups), Veterans(30-39yrs), Masters (40-49yrs), SuperMasters (50yrs+), U19, U17, & U15. The distance/number of laps for each category will be based on target race times - check them out on our Events page.
Race Director David Rusden is planning a fun course taking in the challenging ascent of Lactic Acid and the fast, flowing Cressy Descent – so put it in your calendar and get out there.
When: Sunday 15th April; rego 8.30-10am, Dirtmasters (U13) at 10am, racing starts at 10.30am
Where: Stockyards race village, enter from Drysdale Rd, Little River
Entries: On the day entries only, $35. Add $20 Day Licence for non-MTBA membersCourse map and entry form are on our Events page.
Want more info? Email us via the Contacts page or ring the club phone 0407 433 682.