IMPORTANT – Waiver document
I realise that Steam has been operating for many years without a waiver document but in this litigious day and age,after obtaining legal advice the committee has decided to implement a waiver form. Nearly all other cycling and triathlon clubs ask for a signature on a waiver document when people join the club so this should not be new to most people. We are implementing this form so that we can have a safe environment for our riding and training.
All club members need to understand the risks involved with riding a bike and that we all have individual responsibility when riding. Through our triathlon and cycling licenses we have a certain amount of insurance that covers us when we ride (in groups not as individual riders). This waiver is necessary to give the club, its office bearers and all riders a level of confidence that each person understands and accepts the risks and legal position in event of accidents.
Could everyone please download the form and print it out –and fill it in before their next cycling session with Steam. We will have a certain grace period but after that, if members have not signed this form we will be unable to let you ride with us. As from next week, it will be available for download from the Steam website as well for your convenience.
Race results
Byron Bay
Congratulations to place getters in the Byron Bay triathlon last weekend and to all those who had a good time and finished. Ben Howard and Kevin Eley scored top 3 category finishes with Kevin winning his and Ben scoring top 20 overall. Well done.
Ben Howard 2 2:07:19 0:24:32 1:03:56 0:38:50
Kevin Eley 1 2:27:16 0:30:50 1;11:15 0:51:38
Leica Ison 9 2:59:10 0:37:54 1:25:45 0:55:31
Club champs Port Stephens
Well done to all those Steam members who raced the Club Champs – even though it wasn’t for Steam !!!
As you can see, we had a number of place getters in the Port Stephens race too.
41 Melissa Ashton 1:30:15.2 1 F30-34
122 Mark Preston 1:35:26.8 1 M50-54
242 Bianca Van Woesik 1:40:28.4 1 F40-44
655 Geoffrey Doble 1:56:24.9 9 M60-64
758 Brenda Hamill 2:05:48.0 4 F55-59
795 Peter Keeble 2:13:23.9 1 M70+
Weekend Riding
Sat riding will be on as usual – 6:45 from the coffee van. There will be a chance to hone your racing skills (last chance for a couple of weeks while Daniele is away) and to practice some team skills for the team time trial. And Rod will be taking a steady Eastern suburbs ride option of approx 50km. All expected back in the park by 9am at the latest.
Sunday – the faster group will be going to Stanwell tops (120kms) and the steady group will also be going to Stanwell Tops. Both leaving from the coffee van in the middle of the park at 6:15am.
MTB skills courses
New dates have been posted for 2005 Skills Courses. A good chance to learn some new skills on the MTB for all you that have that MTB Bike sitting in the garage neglected.
Mens and Womens courses will be held seperately. Check out the Turramurra Cyclery Web Site for more details: - www.turramurracyclery.com.au or call Tanya at the shop.
Click on the TORC Section and check out On Line News and Up Coming Events.
Look forward to seeing you all there
Tanya Moss, Leif Arnebark & Paul Cornwall
Road Endurance Race 15th May
Have you heard about the newest race on road in 2005 yet? It's on next weekend - the first Cycleops 12 Hour Cycling Classic to be held at Eastern Creek Raceway.
Entries will be open to solos and "relay tag-teams of 2 to 10 people. The race will follow the popular team arrangement employed at mountain biking endurance races. Each rider in a team will be able to ride as many laps as they choose before coming into the pit are to transition to the next rider in their team.
Entries are still open - and will stay open until Midday Saturday, 14/05/05 (head to www.endurancecycling.com).
About the
event
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Bright Orange Promotions are bringing you the first 12 Hour Cycling Classic at Eastern Creek Raceway.
The Cycleops 12 Hour Cycling Classic will be the first endurance cycling event catering for everyone to be held in Australia.
The inaugural event is proud to announce Cycleops as its main sponsor. Makers of amazing cycling trainers, whatever form of cycling you enjoy you will find a product to suit you. Visit them on the web for more information, and come to the event to have the chance of winning lots of great prizes!.
This event will cater for everyone who enjoys riding a bike. The racetrack, which is approximately 4 kilometres long, is up to 15metres wide and will allow room for everyone from competitive elite cyclists through to social riders and children.
Professional timing will be used, with a transponder-based timing system in place.
All supporting facilities will be available on the day, including food and a fully operating bike shop. In addition to the ride itself, entrants can expect the usual additional activities that Bright Orange Promotions events are famous for in the mountain biking world. These include competitions, demonstrations, entertainment and in general, one of the bigger sights to be seen in the cycling year.
Prizes will be given to category winners, and trophies will be given to all placegetters. More importantly dozens of spot prizes will be given away throughout the day, often completely randomly.
Teams can choose a "corporate upgrade", which includes their own pit garage and 3 free event t-shirts. A few corporate packages are still available at this late stage.
If you want to know more, head to www.endurancecycling.com or email or call Stu Plant on info@bopnow.com or 0412 357 951.
Triathlon TV coverage
A note from our founder … Brett Mace
The ITU World Cup @ Mooloolaba will screen on Channel 7 @ 11.30am on Sunday 22nd May.
Just enough time for a long ride, copious coffee and then sit down and relax to watch the World Cup.
Maybe even time to get out and watch the Knights in the afternoon???
Brett
For Sale
Giant carbon TCR0 – size small with Durace 10 speed and Ksyrium wheels. Please contact Jeremy on 0414 399464 or jpadioleau@yahoo.fr. Urgent sale as owner is returning to France in 8 weeks.
$4,500 ono.
Wanted
Do you know of anyone with an old road bike that’s gathering dust that they may be prepared to part with for $300 or $400? I need a commuting bike and I’m not worried if it’s old or if it looks bad or if needs a bit of work. Folks could contact me on 0404 069 238.
Craig “Woody” Wood