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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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Pelorus Cup Change

Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s riders will compete in the Pelorus Cup events from Renwick tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade 60km handicap event will start at Forrest Estate Winery and cover a new course out to Havelock, to the top of the Mahakipawa hill and return. Fastest time honours will be fought out between scratch riders Ethan Roach, Gerard van Antwerpen and Andrew Jamieson. the junior under 17 grade will compete in a 25km handicap event.
All riders are to assemble at Forrest Estate Winery at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

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Time Battle Evolves

Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s riders will compete in handicap events at Fairhall tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade will compete in a 57km event covering 3 laps of a circuit around Benmorven, the Ridge Resort Road, New Renwick Road and Godfreys Road. A good battle for fastest time should evolve between the strong scratch group of Gerard van Antwerpen, Andrew Jamieson, Conway Taylor, Ethan Roach, Ray Dunstan and Chris Heywood.
The junior under 17 grade will compete in a 27km handicap event with Callum Saunders being challenged for time honours by Will Hart, Nick Blakiston and Quinn Karwowski.
All riders are to assemble at the Fairhall hall at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.  

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Marlborough 80 Challenge

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Close competition is expected for Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s riders when they compete in the Cuddon Cycling Marlborough 80km Open Championship at Fairhall tomorrow afternoon.
The open grade event will cover three laps of the Benmorven and small Hawkesbury circuits taking in the Ridge Resort climb on each lap. Junior under 19 rider Jamie Hawke will be after a repeat of last year when he made a clean sweep to take first place and fastest time. Hawke’s competition for fastest time will come from Masters riders Andrew Jamieson, Ray Dunstan, Gerard van Antwerpen and Conway Taylor. Trophies for handicap and time and titles for Senior men, Women, Masters Men, and Junior Under 19 Men will be competed for.
The Junior under 17 grade will compete in a 25km Championship event over one lap of the open course. Callum Saunders will be the favourite to take the title with Nick Blakiston and Quinn Karwowski being his main competition.
All riders are requested to assemble at Fairhall Hall at 1pm for a 1.30pm start 

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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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