Next Club Meeting - Sept 10th, 2003 - 7:30 pm Clubhouse, East Burwood Reserve.

Club Championships

Thank you to all our members who showed great spirit in fronting up at our club championships in less than desirable weather conditions!

Individual Road Time Trial
Elite Men: 1 Richard England, 2 Andrew Steele, 3 Rob Regester
Elite Women: 1 Kathy Watt, 2 Celine Hepworth, 3 Audrey Quick
Junior: 1 Jeremy Galt, 2 Dale Reith, 3 Luke Petrie.

Road Championships
Elite Men: 1 Richard England, 2 Steve Martin, 3 Andrew Steele
Elite Women: 1 Kathy Watt, 2 Audrey Quick
Junior: 1 Curtis Yildirum, 2 Dale Reith, 3 Aaron Eynaud

For the detailed results please see the Results page in our web site

State Championships

Congratulations to those BBN members who participated in the State Championships. The placings of our BBN members:

Individual Road Time Trial
Elite Women: 1 Kathy Watt, 7 Celine Hepworth, 9 Audrey Quick
Masters 2: 5 Andrew Smith
Elite Men: 6 Richard England, 17 Andrew Steele, 23 Robert Regester, 26 Jamie Goddard

Road Championships
Elite Men: A race of attrition with about 60 starters and just 10 finishers. Congratulations to our members who had a go: Richard England and Anthony Smith!
Masters 2: 4th Andrew Smith

For detailed results and times please see the IRTT results and the Road Results posted on Cycle Sport Victoria's web page.

Policy for awarding places in competitions

If there are just 3 entries in a race - should all get medals?
Our current policy is that they don't!

Our policy on awarding medals/prizes/trophies for placings in our races (and specifically in our Club Championships) is currently under review and will be discussed at our coming General Meeting on the 10th Sept, 7:30 PM at the club house.

The current policy, discussion and some arguments for and against a change can be found in the News section of our our web site. Please take the time to read it and come to our meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting we would still appreciate your comments and in particular any other arguments for or against.

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Approaching Schools Cycling Championships

The Blackburn Cycling Club is hosting the Eastern Region event to be held on the 6th October 2003 at the METEC circuit, with the final on the 18th Oct at Geelong. Entries to the Eastern Region event close on 29th Oct 2003.

For details on the championships please see 2003 VSCC.

Leading up to the event BBN has reserved METEC on Tues 30th Sept from 9:30AM to 1:00PM for anybody who wants a practice ride.

Club Presentation Night

As last years event at Sophia's Restaurant was such a success, it will be held there again this year on 15th November. Apart from a great social evening, the Clubs awards for the 2003 Track Championships, the State Club Teams Championships and the Club Road Championships will be presented. PLEASE MARK THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY

Club Jersey Sponsorship

Excellent progress has been made by Rowan Geddes to secure club sponsorship for the club and new clothing and we hope to see the proposed designs in the near future.

Motion to have an overall Road Champion based on points

The proposed motion to award points for each of our road club championships events was discussed at our last general meeting but the motion was not moved. Those that initially raised the motion were happy that the riders who won the Club Road Race would be recognised as the Club Road Champion.

Assistance Needed - Blackburn Cycling Club Newsletter Editor

After several years of dedication Tim Clarke has retired from the position of Newsletter Editor.

A great opportunity exists for somebody to really make a difference and assist with communication within the Club. The newsletter has been the primary means of making sure that club members are recognised for their achievements, kept informed of up and coming events and recent news. Please contact the Secretary Alan Barnes.

CSV 2003 Summer Fixture

The Cyclists International events at Vodafone Arena have been made available. They are:
29 Nov, 7 Feb, 28 Feb, and 20 March with the State Track Championships on 29 Feb, 13 Mar 14 Mar and 21 Mar.

Beach Road Closure

The route along: Nepean Hwy, Beach Rd, Esplanade, St Kilda St, Ormond Espanade, Marine Pde, Jacka Blvd, Beaconsfield Pde, Kerferd Rd and Canterbury Rd will be closed to ALL traffic including bicycles on Sun 12th Oct for the Asics Melbourne Marathon from 7:30AM until 1:00PM.

CSV Junior Development Camp 2003 - Mon 22 to Wed 24 of September 2003

For all cyclists under the age of 16 years - any level of ability, road and track. Includes 2 nights, 6 meals, great coaching (VIS) camp manual and heaps of fun $225.

Further info: kerrie.baumgartner@viccycle.com.au Phone 9328 4391