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Osgood Cups At Stake

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s riders will compete in the annual Blenheim to Picton and return event for the Osgood Cups tomorrow afternoon.
The prestigious 54km open grade handicap event was first raced for in 1939 and carries a great array of past winners over the cup’s history. The fastest time trophy is always well sought after with  scratch rider Gerard van Antwerpen having a great record. Van Antwerpen holds the current record of 1hr 14m 30s, set last year, after holding the previous record of 1hr 15m 02s since 1999. His main rivals in a sprint finish will be co-markers Conway Taylor, Tony Catterick, Chris Heywood and Jono Lee. The handicap honours are wide open with the winner likely to come from a group which remains intact throughout the journey.
The junior under 17 grade will compete in a 21km handicap event over 3 laps of the lower Wairau circuit. Callum Saunders and Brodie Catterick will carry on their rivalry for time honours from the scratch mark.
All riders are to assemble at the Blenheim Research Centre at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

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Riders In Two-Up Mode

Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s riders will compete in two-up time trial events  on the Wairau Valley Road course tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade 40km event for the Geddes Memorial Cups starts at the Waihopai Valley turnoff on State Highway 63 and covers a course to just before the Wairau valley township and return. Top contender for fastest time will be the pairing of last years winner Conway Taylor and up and coming youngster Jono Lee who won the Vincent Cup individual time trial 3 weeks back. Their closest rivals could be a pairing of scratch riders Gerard van Antwerpen and Chris Heywood, whilst Brent Ackroyd and Martin Fletcher could be a good combination for a minor placing. All pairings will also be in contention for the sealed handicap cup.
The junior under 17 grade will compete over 20km on the same course. With alot of competition in the back marks this season times will be close amongst the top pairings.
All riders are to assemble opposite the Grove mill winery in waihopai Road at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

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Hills A Test For Riders

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

 

Hill climbing will certainly play a major part in the results of the riders in Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s James Palatchie Memorial Cup event  tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade 45km handicap event from Blenheim into the Awatere Valley and return has always been a true test for the riders, since its inception in 1947, with the climbs over the Weld and Dashwood Pass. The event starts on SH1 in Riverlands and follows a course into the Awatere Valley Road before turning home to finish in Alabama Rd opposite Riverlands hall. Past winners of the prestigious event lining up tomorrow are Antony Clark (2004), Mary Lister (2006) and Gill Painter (2008).  Amongst the favourites for time honours are Tony Catterick, Gerard van Antwerpen, Conway Taylor, Chris Heywood, and Jono Lee.
All riders are to assemble for the open race at Riverlands Hall at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.
The junior under 17 grade will compete in a handicap event over 24km on the Taylor Pass Road for the Palatchie Cup. On recent form Callum Saunders will be favoured for time honours on the rolling course. Riders are to assemble just beyond the new roundabout on Taylor Pass Road at 1pm for a 1.30pm start. 

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Riders In Time Trial Mode

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s riders will compete in the Vincent Cup and Verhey Cup time trial event on the Waihopai Valley Road tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade 40km event follows a rolling course from Grove Mill Winery to just beyond Craiglochart and return. Conway Taylor will be favorite to win with his main competition, last years winner Ray Dunstan, currently overseas. Taylor should record a  time of around 57 minutes. Interest will also be focussed on the performances of Jono Lee, Chris Heywood and Gerard van Antwerpen who should fight out the minor plaacings.  The Verhey Cup will go to the best performance on handicap.
The junior under 17 grade will compete in a 16km time trial to the Spy Base and return. Callum Saunders will be favoured for time over Brody Catterick and Will Hart.
All riders are to assemble opposite the Grove Mill Winery in Waihopai Road at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.  

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Van Antwerpen Trophies Up For Grabs

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s open grade riders will compete for the Van Antwerpen trophies from Grovetown tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade 44km handicap event starts and finishes in Vickerman Street, Grovetown and covers 3 laps of the Lower Wairau circuit. The flat and fast circuit has provided some big bunch finishes over the last few years and competition will be keen throughout the handicap marks to keep the scratch markers at bay. Fastest time honours is likely to be fought out between Conway Taylor, Gerard van Antwerpen, Jono Lee and Tony Catterick.
The junior under 17 grade will compete in a 24km handicap event for the Amtman and Sincock trophies. Callum Saunders will be hot favorite for time honours with his closest competition coming from Will Hart, Quinn Karwowski, Brodie Catterick, Nick Blakiston and Leatham Landon-Lane.
All riders are to assemble at 137 Vickerman Street at 1pm for a 1.30pm start. 

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Winter Season To Start

Friday, July 16th, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough will open its winter road season with group handicap events from Forrest Estate Winery at Renwick tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade 32km event for the Vincent Shield will cover 4 laps of the Condors Bend/Renwick circuit taking in Condors Bend Road, Bedford Road, SH63, Anglesea Street, Boyce Street and SH6.  The usual fast circuit will likely see scratchmarkers Tony Catterick and Gerard van Antwerpen amongst the favorites for time honours.
The junior under 17 grade will cover 2 laps (16km) of the open course for the Opening Day Cup. Alot of interest will be focused on the new riders in this grade.
All riders are to assemble at Forrest Estate Winery at 1pm for a 1.30pm start. 

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Winter Season Opens

Monday, July 12th, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 1.30pm- Opening of Winter Road Season at Forrest Estate Winery, Renwick. Open grade 32km group handicap (Vincent Shield), Junior under 17 grade 16km handicap (Opening Day Cup). All riders to assemble at 1pm.

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Final Event Of Season

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s riders will compete in their final event of the season from Forrest Estate tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade 42km handicap event will cover an out and return course on Northbank Road. A strong scratch group is anticipated with Conway Taylor, Tony Catterick, Gerard van Antwerpen, Andrew Jamieson, Ray Dunstan, Ethan Roach and Chris Heywood fighting it out for time honours. The scratch riders will have to work well together if they are to pull in the handicap groups who have all had good results in the past few weeks.
The junior under 17 grade will compete in a 22km handicap event on the same course. Callum Saunders and Will Hart will be favoured for fastest time with their main competition coming from break markers Nick Blakiston, Brodie Catterick and Leatham Landon-Lane.
All riders are to assemble at 1pm at forrest estate for a 1.30pm start. 

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Rosebowl Up For Grabs

Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s open grade riders will compete in the annual Okaramio to Havelock and return event for the Anderson Rosebowl tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade 35km event is expected to draw a good field with the season winding down to a two month break after next weeks event. Handicaps have been closing up over past weeks with some good team work coming from the middle marks which has seen those groups in the placings. Past winners in contention are Gill Painter (1965, 1969), Graham Henderson (1972), Todd Neal (1999, 2009) and Warren Hall (2003). Fastest time is likely to be fought out between Gerard van Antwerpen, Tony Catterick, Andrew Jamieson and Chris Heywood. Open riders are to assemble at Okaramio Tavern at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.
The junior under 17 grade will compete over 20km for the Keighley Cup. Callum Saunders and Will Hart are the likely candidates for fastest time honours with the handicap wide open. Riders are to assemble approximately 1km into the Northbank road at 1pm for a 1.30pm start. 

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Handicaps Tighten

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s riders will compete in handicap events at Fairhall tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade 45km event will start and finish at Fairhall hall taking in 3 laps of the large Hawkesbury circuit. Handicaps continue to tighten up as good teamwork from the middle markers over the last two weeks have seen them produce winning results over the back markers. Scratch markers Tony Catterick, Andrew Jamieson, Gerard van Antwerpen, Andrew Curnow, Ethan Roach, Chris Heywood, Ray Dunstan and Conway Taylor will have a good battle for time honours. A number of riders will be using the event as final preparation for the National road championships in Hawkes Bay next week.
The junior under 17 grade will compete in a 22km handicap event over one lap of the Hawkesbury circuit.
All riders are to assemble at Fairhall Hall at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

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