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Final Of Curtis Piper Memorial 4 Stage

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s riders continue with the final two stages of the Curtis Piper Memorial 4 stage event at Renwick tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade start off with a 5km hill climb time trial on the Delta Lake road. This stage will be vital to the top riders with only 16 seconds separating the first 6 riders on general classification. With the leading rider Adam Tyney away max Pendleton will be fighting off a strong challenge from Antony Clark and Grant Ludemann. the final 50km stage starts at the Delta Road up to the Wairau Valley township and returns to finish down Conders Bend Road via Bedford Road. This stage also has 3 sprint time bonuses which keeps the leading riders attentive. The handicap section is presently beig led by Mike McManaway from Mike Murphy and Craig Murphy.
The junior under 17 grade will commence with a 3km hill time trial and finish with a 20km stage. Will Hart and Nick Blakiston are the leading conteners on time and handicap respectively.
Any riders that did not compete last week and want a ride this week will be catered for. All riders are to assemble at Forrest Estate Winery at 1pm sharp for a 1.30pm start. 

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New Time Trials Start

Monday, March 1st, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 6.30pm- Time Trial (22km). Meet Dillons Point Rd/Rowberrys Rd intersection. All welcome. please assemble at 6pm. 

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First 2 Stages OF Curtis Piper Memorial

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s riders will compete in the first two stages of the Curtis Piper Memorial four stage event from Forrest Estate Winery tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade event will start with a 4km prologue time trial from Condors Bend Road to Bedford Road. This will be immediately followed by a 63km massed start stage from the Grove Mill Winery up the Waihopai Valley Road to just beyond the Waihopai Dam and return. The final two stages will be ridden next Saturday.
The junior under 17 grade will cover stage one of the open event and the ride a 28km massed start event on the same course. Both grades will also have a sealed handicap component incorporated.
All riders are to assemble at Forrest Estate Winery at 1pm for a 1.30pm start. 

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Three In A Row For Van Antwerpen?

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
With the return to Saturday racing a good field is expected for Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s Troubador Trophy and Ray Squire Memorial Cup event at Rapaura tomorrow afternoon.

The open grade 70km massed start/sealed handicap event covers 6 laps of the Rapaura circuit taking in Hammerichs Road, Old Renwick Rd, O’Dwyers Rd and Rapaura Road. The Squire Cup for fastest time will see past winners Kevin Bishell (1988, 2002 and 2003) and Gerard van Antwerpen (2008, 2009) trying to repeat their efforts. Several riders could remain in the front group for time honours with current unknown form showing out. The Troubador Trophy for handicap will see past winners Graham Henderson (1979), Denis Church (1993, 2009), Van Antwerpen (1997), Gill Painter (1999, 2008), and Glen Herkt (2004, 2005) all in contention.

The junior under 17 grade 35km massed start/sealed handicap  will run over 3 laps of the open course with the Troubador Trophy going to the handicap winner. Callum Saunders is expected to be dominant in the time stakes,with his main competition coming from Will Hart, Nick Blakiston and Quinn Karwowski.
All riders are to assemble at the Rapaura Hall at 1pm for a 1.30pm start. 
*A REMINDER TO ALL RIDERS. PLEASE WEAR OR BRING YOUR NEW CLUB KIT AS CLUB PHOTO BEING TAKEN BEFORE EVENT.
 
Also if not riding we would like volunteers for marshals please. Contact Graham 578 9921 or 027 606 2282.

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Two-Up Time Trial

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Riders are reminded that Wednesday evening (17th February) is the Two-Up time trial event from Wither Hills Winery 6.30pm start 6pm assemble. Followed by Cycle World time trial presentations if weather is suited.

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Saturday Road Racing Underway Again

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s riders return to Saturday road events tomorrow afternoon with the Whatamango 3 stage tour.
The open grade 64km event starts with a 27km massed start stage from Blenheim to Picton with the top riders trying to get some time advantage over the Elevation climb into Picton. Stage two is a 10km individual time trial from Waikawa to the top of the gruelling climb up the Whatamango Hill which overlooks Port Underwood. The final stage returns from Picton to Blenheim with 3 chances of bonus sprint seconds which definately come into play if there is a close classification after stage two. Each stage also carries sealed handicap points towards the handicap trophy.
The Junior under 17 grade will compete in a two stage event for the Redwood Fisheries Cup over stage one and three courses of the open event.
All riders are to assemble at the Research Centre at 12.30pm sharp for a 1pm start.  

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Tasman Centre Cycling Championships

Monday, September 28th, 2009

 

 

MOUTERE HILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE,

CLUB NATIONALS CIRCUITS

TIME TRIALS, Saturday  3/10/09, 1.30pm start, entries from 12.30pm, breifing 1.15pm, $10 (1 or 2 events)

ROAD RACES, Sunday  4/10/09, 10.00am, entries from 9.30am

MOUTERE HILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE

NATIONAL TIME TRIAL DISTANCES

15k, 25k, 40k

 ROAD RACES = PROPOSED

SENIOR, U23 – 8 ? Laps, 128k, 10am

U19, M1, WOMEN – 7 ? Laps, 112k, 10.05am

M2, M3 – 6 Laps, 96k, 10.45am

M4, M5, M6, 5 Laps, 80k, 11am

U17, 4 Laps, 64k, 11am

M7, MW 2-6, 4 Laps, 64k, 11.05am

(Start times to be confirmed)

Hosted by the Star & Garter Wheelers

 

 

 

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Medway Tough Challenge

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s open grade riders will compete in the tough Montana-Medway two stage event tomorrow afternoon.
The first 40km stage is a handicap event covering a course from Montana over the Weld and Dashwood Pass climbs, and then the uphill drag up the Awatere Valley Road to finish on the steep Medway hill. The return mass start/sealed handicap stage is usually ridden at high pace back down the valley and then the climb back over the hills to finish at Montana Wines. Much interest will be focussed on the back groups which contain many of the riders currently preparing for the National Club Championships in Nelson in October. The hard course and usual winds encountered will see a great battle for fastest time between scratch riders Jamie Hawke, Jono Lee, Brendan Neylon, Tony Catterick, Ray Dunstan, Kevin Bishell, Josh Scott, Chris Heywood, Paul Newman, Gerard van Antwerpen, Conway Taylor and Sean O’Neill.
All riders are to assemble opposite Montana Wines at 1pm for a 1.30pm start (normal front markers will start 10-15minutes earlier). 

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Challenging New Course For 80

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
The new circuit for the Cuddon Cycling Marlborough 80km Open Championship should be a good test for all riders at Fairhall tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade 80km handicap event starts and finishes at the Wither Hills Winery and covers 6 laps of the Benmorven/Cemetery circuit taking in the Ridge Resort climb on each lap. Marlborough riders will be keen to see the C Gibson Challenge Cup (winner) and the Ray Gibson Challenge Cup (fastest time) return home this year after Nelson riders have dominated in the last two years. Also at stake are Championship sashes for the fastest rider in the various grades, Senior Men, Women, Masters and Junior Under 19 Men. Marlborough riders competing  who have taken time honours previously are Jamie Kidd (1995, 1996), Gerard van Antwerpen (1999), Paul Johnson (2003), and Tony Catterick (2004). Van Antwerpen and Catterick are again likely contenders this year along with Conway Taylor, Chris Heywood, Josh Scott, Paul Newman, Kevin Bishell and youngsters Jono Lee and Jamie Hawke who will all grace the scratch mark. A contingent from Nelson may also include former Marlborough rider Robin Reid who has never actually taken honours in this event mainly due to his riding commitments overseas. A string of riders have taken the handicap honours previously which include Graham Henderson (1995), Kidd (2000), Bishell (2002), Pete Halligan (2003), Catterick (2004), Martin Fletcher (2005), and Paul Johnson (2006). The Championship is also the first interclub round of the H G Hunter Memorial Shield.
The junior under 17 grade will compete over 2 laps of the circuit with Championship sashes up for the fastest Junior Woman and Junior Man. Favoured for the titles would be Elodie Jacoby and Sonia Ginders and Ethan Roach and Callum Saunders respectively. 
All riders are to assemble at Wither Hills Winery at 1pm for a 1.30pm start. 

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New Two Stage Challenge

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s open grade riders will compete in a testing two stage 60km event tomorrow afternoon. The 40km first stage is a handicap event starting at Montana Wines and following a course over the Weld and Dashwood Pass to Seddon and then once over the tough Seaview circuit to finish in Seddon. Stage two will see the riders compete in a testing 20km time trial back to Montana Wines. The challenging ride precedes a series of 80km events building up to the Club National Championships in Nelson in October. Amongst the favourites for fastest time tomorrow will be Tony Catterick, Conway Taylor, Gerard van Antwerpen and Kevin Bishell. There will be no junior under 17 event tomorrow as riders will be preparing for the Marlborough Schools Tour which starts on Monday. All open riders are to assemble at Montana Wines at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

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