Local Riders Get Series Win
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 19:12 | 
Author: Steven | 
Rain stops play (again!)
Sunday, 15 January 2012 05:32 | Author: Gwyn Tavener-Smith |
Last Updated ( Sunday, 15 January 2012 05:36 )
2012 XC Series
Monday, 19 December 2011 20:26 | Author: Gwyn Tavener-Smith |
XC Round 8 Wrap Up
Monday, 28 November 2011 17:58 | Author: Gwyn Tavener-Smith |
The hot weather, family commitments and riders in Perth for the Nationals kept the numbers down for round 8, whilst this was initially disappointing as there were more social riders out the day before, it was quickly forgotten by the outstanding results.
Jason Morgan burned the track averaging 31 minute laps followed by Shane Wood 90 seconds later. Doug Pollock came home 1 minute later. Check out the Veterans and Masters results to see the first 7 riders home after 3 hot laps separated by 6 minutes! Nic Hoye won the Opens and Dominic Pietro pushed hard to win the U15’s. Ben Metcalfe, who rode the track the day before in hotter weather, finally beat his best mate Riley King (broken spoke) with a blistering 38 minute lap in the U13’s. He brought a smile to my face as he finished with arms raised in Tour De France style , mind you Riley was only 3 minutes behind.
The new section of single track was positively commented on by all and credit goes to Andy Flahive, Mark Ward, Scott Carson, Steve and Dom Pietro for their work mid week after work. Numerous people asked me when this track maintenance was happening as it was not on the website. It only happened when the guys phoned each other and said they going for a ride after work and it happened. If you want to be involved (kids included) for an afternoon of bush gardening get in touch with me to keep everyone in the loop.
The 1st Nationals in Perth resulted with Josh Carlson clocking the fastest lap but getting a flat to finish 3rd overall in the Elites. Callum Carson , in his first race as an U17 finished a creditable 4th, which are great results and reflects on the standard of competition that the Appin track is producing.
Our next race is 11th Dec , so talk your hesitant friends to come along we could even put in a modified course for new /social riders to get them involved and out there smiling or swimming in the creek with Wayne Price and his bike at the start of a race.
Last Updated ( Monday, 28 November 2011 19:58 )
Round 8 Date Change
Tuesday, 25 October 2011 19:26 | Author: Gwyn Tavener-Smith |
A scan of upcoming events reveals that our next XC round would clash with the Highland Fling. As so many of us get involved in the Fling we thought it prudent to postpone our club round to the following week.
XC Round 8 will now be held : Sunday 20th November
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 25 October 2011 19:34 )
XC Round 7 Cancelled Saturday, 15 October 2011 09:51 | Author: Gwyn Tavener-Smith |
Due to the significant downpouring of rain the XC round scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled. We want you to save your brake pads and it wouldn't do the trail any good either. Race Director Last Updated ( Saturday, 15 October 2011 09:55 ) September XC Round date change Tuesday, 23 August 2011 20:08 | Author: Gwyn Tavener-Smith |
Due to a date clash with Fathers Day as well as with an interschools event in Canberra, the September XC club round has been postponed to the 11th September. All those lucky Dads who got a new bike for Fathers Day will have to wait an extra week to race it! Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 August 2011 20:13 ) |
XC Round 6 Wrap Up Wednesday, 14 September 2011 20:42 | Author: Gwyn Tavener-Smith |
Race report Sunday 11th Sept 2011 A clear morning greeted riders for round 6 of the club point score. What made this race different was the course changes that were designed and implemented by Andy Flahive and Scott Carson. The new course still comes in at 10klm but eliminates some of the more technical sections and incorporates the Lost Trails area that was found for last years’ Rock Wallaby. The feed back from riders was extremely positive with the height of the directional signs being a point that will be addressed as a few riders missed turns and had to back track. The conversations were quite funny at times as riders feasted on sausage carbo energisers with chef Mark Ward in full control. The prizes for the plate draw were donated by our supporters at Spearmans Cycles and Avanti Plus. The winners of the day were Jason Morgan in the Male Vets in the best time of the day of 1.38, he was still in form after winning the State title. Ian King, Dave McMurdo and Gwyn Taverner Smith battled the Male Masters and Mick Potter taking out the Opens. Kellie Welnert, in training for a half marathon won the U17 Females and State Champion Callum Carson continuing his good form in the U15. Riley King celebrated his 11th birthday by winning the U13 section in a great time of 40 minutes. Our next race will be on the 16th October, the weekend after the Scott 24. Avanti Plus Sponsors State XC Championship Saturday, 13 August 2011 14:26 | Author: Gwyn Tavener-Smith |
The NSW State XC Championship Titles will be held in Nowra on the 28th August and will be sponsored by Avanti Plus Wollongong. We encourage all club members and those who have ridden Appin to come down and compete both against others and yourself. If you have ridden and been tested by technical Appin then you are going to fly on the smoother tracks at Nowra. Entries can be made on-line through either the SCUM or NSWMTB websites. Last Updated ( Saturday, 13 August 2011 14:29 ) |
