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Great Sadness for Hamilton Members

It is with great sadness that we pass on the news of the death of 3 of our members and former members.

Carolyn Lister

The club has received awful news that Carolyn Lister passed away this morning after being hit by a vehicle on her morning commute, in the vicinity of her workplace at the RBWH.

Carolyn was a very strong rider who recently took up racing with us. She was excited to win her first race late last year. Carolyn was a keen traveler, having cycled in many places around the world. The club wishes to pass on our deepest condolences to her husband John.

Scott Irvine

Scott Irvine aged 34 years. Scott was a popular member of Hamilton Wheelers from 2015 to 2017. During this time he won the Bill Osbourne Memorial, The Most Improved Rider in the club and the Aggregate Points score trophies. He was a keen and enthusiastic participant who always raced with great vigour and commitment.

If anyone needs assistance in these peculiar times don’t hesitate in contacting https://www.beyondblue.org.au/about-us/contact-us

Ray Meredith

One of Hamilton’s greatest ever riders Ray Meredith passed away aged 82 years on June 9th. Ray’s list of Hamilton victories is way too long to list as are his achievements at State and National level.

Desperately close to both Commonwealth Games and Olympic selection on 2 occasions, Ray will be remembered for his aggressive and uncompromising style of racing and training. It was well known that when you rode in his group you would work hard, very hard, then most likely be beaten by him at the end of the day. A former member of the now defunct Sandgate Cycling Club, Ray became a stalwart of Hamilton Wheelers and was recognized at the Century Dinner of the club in 2008. A great rider and Hamilton member, Ray was celebrated at a private service.

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Vale Darryl Bowes

Darryl Bowes, past member of Hamilton Wheelers and father of James Bowes a current member, sadly passed away Friday 19^th June.
Darryl was a jovial and keen masters rider who still kept up with happenings by watching James race and saying hello at many Hamilton races.
Vale Darryl.

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Vale Lindsay Green

It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of one of Hamilton’s most respected men. Lindsay Green passed away Tuesday 26th May at his care facility in Caboolture. Thankfully he was active and still enjoying life until a few weeks ago, though missing his favourite biking sessions. He would turn 88 on May 31st.

Lindsay has been a Hamilton member since he moved from South Australia many years ago. A noted competitor, Audax hero and Paris-Brest-Paris finisher, Hamilton Club Champion, and above all a true gentleman, he will be well remembered and well and truly missed.

Lindsay will be sadly missed by his wife Connie, children Tony and Jennifer, grandchildren Lauren and Grace and all his cycling buddies throughout the world.

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Winning at the Nundah Criterium Circuit - by Fless

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QRTS Round 4 Report

Race report from DS Phil Jones:

Round 4 at Murarrie was the final event for 2019.
The first race of the day a 25 minute +2 laps points race with points every 2 laps,5 3 2 1 points on the line. Then the big race 1 hour + 2 laps. The Hamilton Team had a great first race with a good win by Zach Larson supported by Hanes Venter, Mitch Yard, Peter Odsson, Dave Wadesworth and Ky Parkinson. Zach got in a small break at half distance and took 1st place in the sprint that gave him 5pts that group got caught back and few more moves went and came back, With 3 laps to go The Hamilton riders forced a small gap on the field with Hannes and young Mitch Yarde, this being his first Elite race, setting up a good gap for Zach to hold on for first over the line and taking the double points at the end that gave us our first win.

The main race of the day was a bit mixed for Hamilton we missed the main break of the day and 4 of the team finished in the main pack.

Thanks to all the riders and helpers especially mechanic Bill Tape for all their help!

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Presentation Night - Sat Oct 26th at the Clubhouse

The Annual Presentation Night is to be held at the Clubhouse this year, on Sat 26th Oct.

Click HERE to register and purchase your tickets by Friday 18th october. RSVP Now! We need to know if you are coming!

Time – 7.00pm for 7.30 pm start
Venue – Clubhouse
Date – Saturday 26^th October
Cost – Members and their children $10 Non Members $25 (so Club subsidy is $15 for members)
Meal – Roast Chicken, Roast Beef, rolls, 4 salads, dessert buffet
Drinks – Beer & Wine $3; Softies, tea, coffee free
Live Music - Presentation of awards to our category winners and club champions

Live music, presentations to all medal winners, club champions and major trophy winners – who will they be????

Please bring your own chair.

We look forward to seeing all our friends on this highlight night of the year.

Here are the list of award recipients (so far!)

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Hat Trick of National Road Race Titles for Phil Kesby

The Cycling Australia Masters National Road Championships were held in McLaren Vale, South Australia on 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th October.

The Race Director had set a challenging 19km loop for the road race, and included the brutal 2.6km climb of Penny’s Hill, with an average gradient of 7.5% and sections up to 12%. It is located on the range just north of the famous Old Willunga Hill.

A cloudy day and 20km per hour block headwind on the Penny’s Hill section was bound to play a significant part in the day’s results.

The Masters 6 Road Race was three loops of the 19km course, 56km and 1,065 metres of climbing. A triangular course layout with a punchy Range Road section followed by a super-fast downhill and then a false flat to Penny’s Hill ensured a very tough race where fitness, strength and tactics would all be crucial.

Phil said, “As National Champion for the past two years, my coach warned me that I would be a marked man,” and so it was. Attacks started almost from the gun with Brisbane rider Adrian Land, winner of Brisbane Granfondo, going up the road. Teams from Carnegie Caulfield and Norwood continued the attacks, and after the second climb, a lead group of eight competed for the title on the final climb. “A solid pace on the climb and constant attacks meant holding the nerve until the right moment and, with one kilometre to go, I made my move on the final 11% pinch.”

Phil joined the Hamilton Wheelers in 2015, which is also the first year he ever raced. We covered his previous two wins and the compliments he received last year from a fellow competitor about his sportsmanship. It’s an excellent reminder to all of us that you can achieve whatever you want if you put your mind to it. “National Champion three years in a row leaves me happy and proud. I am grateful to my team and for a life that allows me to cycle around the world, meeting amazing people. They all inspire me.”

Congratulations Phil, bring on 2020!

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QRTS Round 3 Report

Stages 1 & 2

QRTS Round 3 Warwick report from DS Phil Jones:
Day 1 done and dusted a hard fought Crit. To start the day off at Leslie Park in Warwick Town Centre we welcomed back Max Neumann to the team from his Triathlon Trip to Europe he was our bed placed rider 30th and stayed at the head of affairs throughout the race and fine ride by Sam Reed 35th, Peter Oddson 49th, Dave Wadsworth 56th and Mitch Neumann 59th.
On to The TTT.
Stage 2 34 Kms on a one loop circuit very fast outward leg with the team sitting on 70ks an hour at one point the a return up hill leg with a severe head wind took it toll on the team losing Mitch with 12Kms to go the 4 remaining riders rode hard to record a time of 49.29 to finish 10th place.

Stage 3
This stage was based out at Yangan 118 kms of undulating exposed open and windy terrain the race split into 3 distinct groups inside the first 25kms, Max Neumann having his first ride for the Team in 2019 got in the first significant break of the day after 27kms and stayed in the front group all day and got into a few small break away moves but got pulled back he eventually ended up in the final selection of the day consisting of 11 riders and finished 9^th in the finish, the stage was won by Jordon Kerby riding for Cobra9 and a Hamilton Wheelers member.
The 4 other team members did not finish but gave it their best effort in the heat and wind of the day only 29 riders finished the day and 37 DNF.
Overall it was a mixed weekend for the team our Series Teams Points are 93 and 9^th Overall with one round to go at Muzz on the 27^th October come along and give the Team your support.

Thanks again to the Hamilton Wheelers on behalf of the Team for your support.

Phil Jones Team Manager

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Round 3 Interclub Sept 15th North Arm

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE FOR UQCC/HWCC/SCCC INTERCLUB - ROUND 3

With HWCC currently in the lead on the points table, we need as many members as possible to nominate for Round 3 of the Interclub Series. Round 3 is being hosted by Sunshine Coast Cycling Club on Sunday September 15th at North Arm from 8:00am (sign-on from 7:00am).

Details of the event are included on the flyer and nominations can be made via the following link:

This round follows on from our Club Championships Criterium on Saturday September 14th, so make sure you leave a little in the tank for Sunday!

Please provide your current grading with YOUR HOME club when nominating. Riders nominating for lower grades WILL be bumped up at the discretion of the handicappers from the three clubs.

Registration opens 7 am
North Arm State School
Fairhill Rd, Yandina QLD 4561
Course:https://strava.app.link/jxti0EqKHZ
Entry Fee: $15
Format: Graded Scratch Race - first group start at 8 am
A,B,C 4x Laps (40 km)
D 3x Laps (30km)

Results after Round 2:

10th Aug 2019 Interclub Round 2 Results

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Complimentary Membership Available - VIP Membership Scheme

The Cycling Australia VIP Membership Scheme is a complimentary membership for FIRST TIME members of Cycling Australia in the Elite Women and Junior Male and Female (U9-U19) category.

The aim of the VIP Membership Scheme is to encourage genuinely interested people to take up RACE Membership (full racing entitlements) to their local Club to try cycling as a sport for the calendar year.

If you, or anyone you know, meet this criteria and are interested in participating in competitive cycling please contact President Wayne Wilson

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2019 QLD State Junior Road Championship Report 12-14th July

Full results HERE

Well what a fabulous weekend of racing. The weather presented us with cool mornings and beautiful sunny days.

HWCC had 11 Juniors racing at this event and as usual they raced with intensity and courage way beyond their years. Congratulations Bella Phillips, Ethan Lang, Alexandra Larrson, Rory Larrson, Johnny Munro, Ava Paddison, Abbey Waddington, Mitch Yarde, Jordy Wight, Harvey McIntosh and Tsen Ren Bao.
Special thanks to the hardworking and ever patient Parents

Results

Criterium
U13 - 2nd Ethan Lang
U15 - 3rd Ava Paddison

Road Race
U13 - 2nd Alexandra Larrson
U13 - 2nd Ethan Lang
U17 - 3rd Abbey Waddington
U17 - 2nd Mitch Yarde

ITT
U13 - 1st Alexander Larrson
U13 - 3rd Ethan Lang

Kris Kersley

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