Well we certainly benefited from the great weather this last weekend, with a good turnout for a handicap event, and from the comments that I heard, some bunches working pretty well together (mine included)!

Auckland Centre TT Champs
Hopefully the forecast rain will go by next weekend in time for the TT Champs. A reminder that parking is not available on the course and as at our club champs the school carpark will be open, please no parking on the grass. Check your start time which will be available later this week on the website. Remember it is Sunday and in the morning!
 
Marshalls
We still require marshalls for Bruce Kent Memorial (15th Aug), Auckland 1000 (30th Aug) and some lead cars for Bruce Kent. If you are not planning on racing at any of these events and would like to get your marshalling duty roster out of the way, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
Waikato Events
Entries are now being taken for the Waikato TT Champs and the Morrinsville invitation race click on the event to download an entry form and further information.
 
Oceania Games
The 2010 Oceania Championships (road and track events) are being hosted by Cycling Southland between November 11 and 15 inclusive.
This event is for U19 and elite riders only – based on the grade they will be in from 1 January 2010.

So second year U17s now can enter the U19 events as that is the grade they will be racing in next year. Likewise  current second year U19s will have to enter Elite races – or U23 for road events if they are males!

The programme is:
November 11 to 14 track racing
November 13 Road Time Trials
November 15 Road races

Cycling Auckland is seeking expressions of interest from riders who wish to compete. This will be a rider self funded event, but Cycling Auckland will provide a management team to co-ordinate the rider’s participation.

If you have an interest in being selected for these games please click here for selection criteria.

For those interested can you please email Cycling Auckland’s secretary, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please provide the following information:
Name, Current license number, Grade you will compete in, Events you wish to compete in – e.g., track points race; kilo time trial; individual pursuit; road time trial; road race.

Bruce Kent Memorial
An entry form for this race is now available from the club website, click here to download. Please note entries must be in the hands of the secretary by Sunday 9 August so handicaps can be worked out.

Auckland 1000
Entries are now being accepted for the upcoming Auckland 1000, click here to download an entry form.

Auckland City Tri Club Fundraiser Pukekohe Motor Racing Circuit
The Auckland City Tri Club is running an event at the Pukekohe Park Raceway on Sunday 9 August.  This is a chance to race around the raceway without a V8 in sight! 

Events are:
- 1 or 2 hour cycle time-trial (choice can be made on the day)
- Team pursuit (4 or 5 cyclists) or individual ($5 per person)
- Duathon (5km run, 20km cycle, 2.5km run) $35
 
Click here for entry details

Tour de Ranges
The SRAM Tour de Ranges is a celebration of the sport of cycling and will take place on Saturday, 23rd January 2010.  This event was created to attract all levels of cycling ability to some of the most remarkable roads in Auckland.

Starting and finishing at the Clevedon A & P Showground’s, both the 110km and 30km rides will wind their way through the tree-lined country roads and rolling hills of the Hunua Ranges before taking in the breathtaking sea views of the Hauraki Gulf. Click here for more information.

Stay safe and upright
Chris Button