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When he's not racing Aaron (Jaman) Pickett-Heaps writes about local racing on his blog in his own unique style. Aaron did this at the points race Feb 13, and the Southgate Crit Feb 6. Here are some links:

http://attackoften.blogspot.com/2010/02/hprw-nundah-points-race-13-02-2010.html

http://attackoften.blogspot.com/2010/02/southgate-criterium-feb-6-2010.html

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HPRW Mitch Mulhern was firing up the boards at the Australian Track Championships last week in Adelaide, winning bronze in the men's points race.

Mitch lapped the field to grab a 20 point bonus. First place was Garmin-Transitions pro rider Jack Bobridge, 2nd was junior madison and road TT world champion Luke Durbridge, and 4th was junior world IP champ Michael Hepburn (who also had a fantastic ride to beat Jack Bobridge in the men's omnium).
Full details are in the Cycling News Report

So don't be too upset when Mitch flys past you in the ITT at Closeburn or up the Mt Mee Hill Climb as you're not the only one being beaten!

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A – Grade Starters 23 Winner Ben Fleming, FFAST 2nd Chris Millen, HPRW 3rd Tim Bartlett, HPRW 4th Andrew Patten, HPRW Prime First Un-Placed Lady		B – Grade Starters 45 Winner Scott Barnes, HPRW 2nd Chris Forster, FFAST 3rd Michael Dezwart, HPRW 4th Andrew Barton, UQ Prime Peter Gumbley, HPRW First Un-Placed Lady
C – Grade Starters 24 Winner Andrew Morgan, HPRW 2nd Wayne Wilson, HPRW 3rd Lex Greenhalgh, SCCC 4th Kim Flesser, HPRW Prime First Un-Placed Lady Taryn Dickens, HPRW		D – Grade Starters 7 Winner Tom Macindoe, HPRW 2nd Karen Forster, HPRW 3rd Terry Cocksedge???, DCRR 4th Prime First Un-Placed Lady
E – Grade Starters 2 Winner Roger Bower, HPRW 2nd Bob McIntyre, HPRW 3rd 4th Prime First Un-Placed Lady
Total Riders:	101

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Here's a cool picture of Stuart Bell flying the HPRW colours riding cyclocross in Belgium!

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I got a message from Willow that Terry Bourne was the worst casualty, he had 9 breaks in 5 ribs and a smashed up bike.

Geoff Messer did a spectacular over the handle bars 10 out of 10 somersault, luckily only bruised and will be stiff tomorrow.

Heather Kemp injured hip, ambo to Prince Charles – all clear, stiff tomorrow.

The D grade crash today was a wheel touch on the straight, not the sprint, and down went 4.

All the best Terry - get well soon mate!

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Ron Brown got hit by a 30kg rottweiler pup a few weeks back and has L4 fracture and busted hip. He is going along
quite well, albeit slowly and he's three weeks into the treatment. Here's a couple of fetching shots Ron sent.

A word of warning - don't scroll down if you don't want an eyeful of Ron's butt!!! :)
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Please refer to this notice from Cycling Queensland regarding Closing Dates for Open Events. Entries for all open events now close a minimum of 14 days before the event.

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Sandra Foerster has just returned from competing in the Tour of Bright and has written about it on her blog. There is a cool video clip showing some of the action plus the awesome climb up Mount Hotham. You might even spot her soigneur Alberto Monte Rego in there as well!

http://competitivecycling.blogspot.com/2009/12/metamorphosis.html

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Mick Young is leaving this Saturday 5th September on the Smiling for Smiddy Ride. Depart time is
6:15am from the UQ Aquatic Centre at St Lucia and there is a free breakfast and you can ride
with Phil Anderson to Dayboro.

Here's a message from Mick about the the Challenge:

 

 

From the 5th -12th September 2009, myself and 49 other cyclists and support crew
will tackle a gruelling 1600 kilometre cycle through Queensland in only eight days.
It's our way to raise funds for cancer research and remember our mate Adam Smiddy
who lost his life to melanoma.

More than 100,000 Australians are diagnosed with cancer each year and too many
good lives are lost to this devastating disease. Sadly, my father lost his battle with
Melanoma on the 17th of June this year. This has further strengthened my passion
to make a difference. I invite you to join with me in the fight against cancer. This year
I have set myself a personal target of raising $10,000.00 and seek your support in
reaching this total. All donations go directly towards world-class research which will
one day save lives.

If you have a spare moment, please take a look at our web site www.smiddy.org.au
where you can learn more about the 2009 Bottlemart Smiling for Smiddy Challenge.
See also a short video featuring footage of last years ride with commentary from
Olympic Gold Medallist Duncan Armstrong, a fellow Smiddy Challenge rider.


I welcome you all to join us at the UQ Aquatic Centre for a free breakfast (from
5.00am) prior to  the "Grand Depart" (6.15am)  and then riding with us to Dayboro.
It's not every day that you get to ride with a cycling legend (apart from me) and Sat
the 5th is no exception as the first Aussie to win the yellow jersey, Phil Anderson, will
be joining us for the first 4 days of the ride.

In anticipation of some huge donations from you all, (which can be made at
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/mick_young ) I thank you.

Should you have any queries or comments, please contact me.

Regards
Mick Young

Cycling 1600kms in 8 days for a cause - that's hard.
Donating funds for cancer research - that's easy!
Visit www.smiddy.org.au to read about the
Bottlemart 2009 Smiling for Smiddy Challenge.