G7 team: Kate Everett, Breeda Kelly,
Julie Howard, Michael Avakian, Julie Avakian, Meg Croft, Amber
Jenkins.
"Armed with Polatec 300's and
beanies befitting the west we went for a new record to fit the "G7" team and
supporter + 7 bikes & gear into a Tarargo van with a last minute designed
bike trailer. After an incredibly squished trip of 7 hours we were in fine form
to contest the 105km race from Cootamundra to Gunnedah encompassing 150 enormous
rolling hills.
In the race, life lasting alliances
were formed within handicap groups but inevitably those speedsters from behind
caught each group and the usual survival of the fittest eliminated most. Of
course there was high drama with flat tyres, dropped gear and train (choo choo
variety) stoppages which all combined for loads of fun.
Little did the G7 Groupo know, but
more entertainment in the form of the English Amateur League Football team was
in store at our own Motel! With fights, cussing, bashed doors and broken windows
and then the police disco lights our day was complete! Imagine our
disappointment to be faced with a very wet dreary Sunday and the G7 withdrawal
from the day's racing in favour of
Sunday at Cellini's
A big thanks to Daniele for getting the biggest turnout yet to a Steam do and for organising Carlo at Cellini’s to provide a splendid feast for just $30. The evening was enjoyed by all and Bruce Propert and John Leech organised the presentation to give everyone a little taster of cycling round Italy – once again thanks to Bruce and John for not only taking so many photos but actually organising them all and putting them into the presentation. John is available for Powerpoint presentation skills courses - while on holiday and drinking lots of wine. Steam also want to thank our sponsors and guests for providing the lucky door prizes – Zoo, Turramurra Cyclery and Pino’s Italia Spring Tours. The prizes appeared to be appreciated by all recipients except Colin who wanted to win the car – unfortunately we haven’t managed to secure Maserati as sponsors yet – but had to make do with an extremely useful spare tube. I gather quite a lot of wine was drunk by some and shame on those who declined the grappa – you haven’t had a true Italian experience until you cleanse your palate and it does seem to get rid of all known germs. Watch this space for the next Steam social night ……
Anna
SATURDAY 31ST of July TIME TRIAL TRAINING
Program for training again this saturday will be meet at caravan 6.45am sharp ,then ride out too Botany container terminal for specific program,as we are coming near race date any rider hoping to get a start in a team must attend.
SUNDAY 1ST August TIME TRAIL TRAINING
Meeting at Calga 7.30am then we will warm up riding out too the start 20k & then be placed in teams & TTT back 20k's this will be done twice so total k's for the day will be 80k. Again this is important part of the training as it is the actual course so please try & be there. Anyone who has not filled in a race licence should do so ASAP,if you intend on racing.
DVDs
All DVDs will be delivered
to me tomorrow (except the Hard Road which will be another 2 weeks).
Please could everyone who ordered one (except those who have already paid) make
a cheque payable to Steam for the full amount. Pick up of DVDs can
be organised from me after cycling or in the evenings if more
convenient. Any queries please email me. Anna ciclismo@tpg.com.au
HERT Training Camps
www.hert.com.au