Congratulations to all placegetters at the Baw Baw Classic

Wellington Cycling Club extends congratulations to all placegetters in the Baw Baw Classic

Placegetters at the Baw Baw Classic in 2013

Picture from CSV website

Of note Wellington Cycling Club congratulates its own Craig Keane for 3rd in C Grade Masters and Kristy Glover whose Holden Team managed 1st and 2nd on the podium thanks to Lucy Coldwell and Miranda Griffiths, with Kristy finishing a credible 7th after helping out her team during the race. Also locally Paul Makepiece from Latrobe City for 2nd in B Masters and Cyrus Monk from Warragul for 2nd in C Grade

Once you have conquered Baw Baw, the next challenge is the Wellington Cycling Clubs own Hill Climb event, the Stratford to Dargo. Keep your calendar checked as it will be the final hit out before the Tour of Bright.

Image of the day for the Baw Baw classic surely goes to this classic - Remember to gear yourself 

correctly for the Stratford to Dargo or this image will repeat itself in November

Why is the only person actually riding a girl?????? Great ride??!! everyone. See you all in Novermber

Wellington Cycling Club members also had a hard day in(or is that out?) of the saddle!

EXCITING NEWS ABOUT THE STRATFORD TO DARGO

Wellington Cycling Club announces the return of the Stratford to Dargo in 2013.

After unfortunately having to cancel the race last year due to safety concerns, 

THE CLIMB IS BACK!

Mark your Diaries NOW

SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 930AM START

This year the Stratford to Dargo will form part of the 2013 Cycling Victoria Road Series and may be the last chance for riders to qualify for the Tour of Bright (Refer to Cyclesport Victoria Announcement)

Cyclesport Victoria have put this information on their website in relation to Cycling Victoria Road Series and in the case of the Tour of Bright, the Stratford to Dargo is the final race to gain some of those valuable points:-

(From Cyclesport Victoria website:

In the case that the maximum field size is met the following prioritisation schedule will be used (unless otherwise notified):

Teams
i. Last year’s winner of the event
ii. Top 10 riders in the current series standings at the close of entries
iii. National Road Series registered teams and their riders
iv. All other riders who have scored National Road Series points in order of their current ranking
v. All other riders; taking into account total Victorian Road Series points attained as at the close of entries will determine the order for such a selection.

All other categories
i. Last year’s winner of the event
ii. Ranking of riders in the current series standings at the close of entries
v. All other riders

7. Points

Points will be awarded for each event in the series.
Individuals will be able to accumulate points for their own ranking by placing in the top 10 at each event.

7.1 Points Chart
Points will be awarded according to the following schedule.

Place	General Classification (Stage Races)	Stages*/ Road Races/Time Trials/Criteriums
1	25	15
2	20	12
3	18	10
4	15	8
5	12	6
6	10	5
7	8	4
8	6	3
9	4	2
10	2	1

*Points will be awarded for each stage during stage races which is part of the series.

NEWS UPDATE - URGENT NEWS UPDATE

On Tuesday of last week advice was received that had the potential to significantly compromise rider safety in this year's Stratford to Dargo.

Following receipt of advice of a competing event taking place on the roads to and around Dargo, the very same roads we would be using for our race, contact was made with the organisers of the other event.

They confirmed their event details and numbers and as a result an urgent meeting was convened of the Wellington Cycling Club executive and committee last Thursday night to discuss the situation.

As a result of this meeting a unanimous decision was taken that the 2012 Stratford to Dargo KOM would be cancelled due to safety concerns for riders and event personnel.

This decision to cancel the race for this year was not taken lightly.

Cycling Victoria has also placed a restriction on the online entry system so as to prevent further entries from being accepted for our race. All entry fees paid to date will be refunded by CV.

We will plan for the event to return to the racing calendar for 2013 and will work with relevant organisations and parties to minimise the potential for a repeat of this year's circumstances.

Wellington Cycling Club regrets having to cancel this event, but rider safety is paramount and unfortunately for the safety of all concerned there was not choice given the amount of traffic that would be sharing the roads on the day of the event.

We look forward to seeing everyone next year for the Stratford to Dargo race....

Thank You all for your understanding in this matter of safety.

Don't miss this one

Did you miss the Tour of Bright Entries?

Entry opened today and most were sold out pretty quick..........You can still get a good day in the hills in late November

Enter the Stratford to Dargo!
CLICK HERE TO TAKE YOU TO CYCLESPORT VICTORIA

Strava Link -

Planning on racing the Stratford to Dargo this year.......Dont forget you can analyse your data on
Strava

It is also a good place to check out the climbs and how ferocious they really are...........
As the race gets closer don't forget to add your email address to get all updates on this big race.....It is getting closer only 5 months away.........how are YOUR hill legs?

Good Time to Get Training

Wellington Cycling Club in conjunction with Cyclesport Victoria have scheduled the 2012 Stratford to Dargo race on November 17th 2012.

So if you haven't got your calendar marked out already, you have 193 days or a little over 6 months to get organised and believe me (and I have it from the mouth of MANY who have ridden this gruelling event), between now and then you need to:-

- Get Fit
- Make sure you have the right Gearing on your bike
- Make sure you have enlisted a support crew or at least a driver to get you back to Stratford

Good luck and keep your eyes here for any updates about the race.

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