Danny McDonald Max Rowley Simon Genrich Ross Harrington Jon Lindley Nick Johnson Tori Watson Rod Lingard Brian Pollock Pete Higham Damien Doran

19:28 19:41 21:30 22:32 23:24 23:31 24:44 25:08 25:13 25:58 26:14

Graham Day Jamie Lacey Peter Watts Ashley Seawright Gary Kristensen Peter Tresize Charlie Bennett Rod Lingard Ross Harrington Kent Wright Neil White Pete Higham Cormac Carey Ian Macpherson Rachel Hamblin Tori Watson Wayne Patching Roland Condell Philip Leyden Stuart Hazell Dianne Pierce

28:59 29:42 30:23 30:27 30:47 31:43 32:56 33:19 33:45 34:11 34:18 34:28 35:00 35:40 35:43 36:54 37:01 39:17 39:42 40:37 40:44

Elite A Men

Juniors	5 laps
1st	Ben Lingard
2nd	Ant Lingard
3rd	Harvey Silk

Cat 1	35 minutes + 3 laps
1st	Adam Blake
2nd	Nick Johnson
3rd	Alex Head

Placings	Name	Finish Time	Handicap	Actual Time	Placings on time
1	Geoff Betros	1:51:45	0:00	1:51:45	19
2	John Osborne	1:56:00	0:00	1:56:00	20
3	Cassie White	1:58:05	0:15	1:43:05	12
4	Luke Duggan	1:58:07	0:15	1:43:07	13
5	Gary Brown	1:58:10	0:15	1:43:10	14
6	Rod Lingard	2:02:10	0:20	1:42:10	10
7	Raf Vainikka	2:05:00	0:15	1:50:00	18
8	Max Rowley	2:05:05	0:30	1:35:05	5
9	Jacob Mouatt	2:05:10	0:24	1:41:10	9
10	Ian Macpherson	2:05:40	0:20	1:45:40	16
11	Peter Mouatt	2:06:10	0:24	1:42:10	11
12	Kent Wright	2:08:00	0:24	1:44:00	15
13	Alex Head	2:08:20	0:30	1:38:20	8
14	Dave Kenny	2:08:45	0:42	1:26:45	1
15	Karl Evans	2:08:46	0:42	1:26:46	2
16	Nick Johnson	2:09:48	0:35	1:34:48	4
17	Ross Harrington	2:11:55	0:35	1:36:55	7
18	Daniel Macpherson	2:13:28	0:42	1:31:28	3
19	Peter Watts	2:18:15	0:42	1:36:15	6
20	Matt Needham	2:19:20	0:30	1:49:20	17
DNF	Paul Jones		0:35	DNF
DNF	Damien Doran		0:15	DNF
DNF	Jon Lindley		0:30	DNF

We had 36 riders line up for a 1 lap handicap race on the Kingsthorpe course and, luckily, despite showers on and off during the day, it stayed dry until after the race.  Thanks to everyone who helped put out signs, registration, etc.  With regard to the results shown below - riders finished in the order recorded.  Approximate times were noted only to assist future handicapping.  (Minutes are accurate - the seconds are approximate.)

Congratulations to 2009 Club Criterium Champions:

Peter Watts leads the B grade bunch...

A record fifty-three competitors lined up last Saturday for the Club race.  Despite a few very light showers, the racing was incident-free.  Results as follows:

Thirty-five riders, across three grades, rolled up to the start line of the first crit of the year yesterday in cool and windy conditions.  Thanks to Greg Vincent for commissairing the event; Barb Patching and Robyn for sterling assistance at registration; Wayne Patching, Peter Caporn and Mark Jordan for manning the corners, as well as everyone else who helped to sweep and marshall.  I was busily involved completing membership applications and day licences so missed catching up with all the helpers.  You know who you are - so thank you!

When the going gets tough ....

Despite rain earlier in the day - and a downpour less than 2kms away - the roads on the Willsonton Industrial Estate were dry and 33 riders took to the start line across four grades.

Latest news is that Graham Day - one of our accident victims from yesterday - has been diagnosed with a hip fracture so although he is at home, he will be pretty sore for the next 6 to 8 weeks.  We wish you a speedy return to full fitness, Graham.

Sign on time ...

The last event of the current road series was a criterium yesterday afternoon, the 15th November.  Don't know whether it was the change of venue or start time - maybe both - but numbers-wise it was a huge success.  Fifty riders entered across the usual four grades with B and C grades being the most heavily subscribed.  It was an excellent afternoon's racing - despite two nasty falls which resulted in a couple of riders being transported to hospital.  I am pleased to report that both riders were allowed home - no serious injuries - although they will be sore and sorry for themselves for the next few days.  We wish both Graham and Tom speedy recoveries and hope you will be on the start line for the next event.

The Teams Time Trial scheduled on 6 September was postponed due to poor visibility.  The event was conducted on Saturday 20 September with 7 teams turning up to race on the day.  The event was a sealed, or secret, handicap; results as follows:

The Club Road Race Championships were held on 24 August.  Congratulations to the 2008 Club Road Race Champions!

Congratulations to the 2008 Club Time Trial Champions!

Twenty riders, including Ashley Curtis from Brisbane, braved the cold, dark and windy Toowoomba morning to test themselves again 'the Range' and the clock for the Club Hill Climb Championships.  Thanks to the Club Bikeline riders who joined us, welcome as always, but ineligible today to compete for the TCC championship title and the trophy which will be presented at the end of the year.  Congratulations to the 2008 Club Hill Climb Champions!

Richard Watson reports on Masters C grade
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Masters C had to tackle 2 x 23km laps of the hilly Mt Alford circuit.

After a grey morning in Toowoomba, the skies cleared to a mild and partly
sunny afternoon in Mt Alford. However  there was a very strong easterly
blowing, which fortunately made the short race more selective.

Only a few kms into the race three riders escaped and I managed to
bridge up to them just before the biggest climb of the circuit. We got
a solid gap and worked really well together to extend our lead.  By the
time we turned onto Mt Alford road we had about 500m to a chasing
bunch of eight.

By the end of the first lap I was having trouble holding the pace,
as I was consistently a few beats over my lactic threshold, and had to
let go when we hit the hills again.  The chasers had dwindled to three,
one of whom popped just after I dropped back to them. My newly formed
group of three chased all the way to the finish but we were unable to
get closer than about 100m in the hills and lost some ground on the
run to the finish. Uncharacteristically I won the sprint for 4th.

It was good to have 26 riders for the club handicap race last Saturday.  Great to have Gary Brown from Allora, Ken French and Mark Jordan from Chinchilla compete with us.  This is the finishing order from first place down.  Congratulations to Darren on a blistering ride. 

Richard Watson reports on the Avanti  

Position	Name	Time
1st	Ken French	43:32
2nd	Graham Day (Bikeline)	45:57
3rd	Mark Jordan	46:48
4th	Rod Lingard	48:33
5th	Ian Richardson	49:22
6th	Ross Harrington	50:20
7th	Sonia Muller	56:35
Puncture	Phil Muller	DNF

Twenty-five riders contested the first handicap race of the year at Kingsthorpe.  Thanks to all who raced and, of course, to the volunteer officials.  Unfortunately, I missed this one as I was away at my niece's wedding in Melbourne but hope to see you all at Chinchilla next weekend (Saturday 10th May).  I believe the times below are accurate, but if you think there may be an error with the placings, please leave a message on the Guestbook page.  See you next time.  Viv

Twenty-eight riders, including a strong Chinchilla contingent, braved the chilly Toowoomba morning and the racing was strongly contested over four grades.  Thanks to the riders from Club Bikeline who joined us, welcome as always, but ineligible today to compete for the TCC championship title and the trophy which will be presented at the end of the year.  Congratulations to the 2008 Club Criterium Champions!

Placing	Name	Time
1st	Phil Muller	15:23
2nd	Dave Archer	15:54
3rd	Peter York	16:35
4th	Andrew Matheson	16:36
5th	Graham Day	16:57
6th	Jason Genrich	17:11
7th	Jamie Lacey	17:34
8th	Scott Marsh	17:55
9th	Nick Johnson	17:57
10th	Cormac Carey	18:15
11th	Peter Higham	18:23
12th	Ian McPherson	18:33
13th	Hugh McIntosh	18:42
14th	Richard Watson	18:52
15th	Damien Doran	18:56
16th	Sandy Dolley	19:08
17th	Sonya Muller	19:08
18th	Ros Schumacher	19:20
19th	Rafael Vaipikka	20:06

54kms Handicap Race - Kingsthorpe

A total of 23 riders from Toowoomba, Chinchilla and Warwick headed to Maryborough for the annual Masters Games last weekend.  The Maryborough & District Club host four races over the weekend:  a 150 metre ramp sprint on the track on Friday evening; an individual time trial on Saturday morning; a road race on Saturday afternoon; and a kermesse on Sunday morning.  There's always a BBQ lunch and final presentation back at the Club's track HQ to close the festivities.  This year, more than 100 riders competed.  Results and photos coming soon. 

Position	Name	Time
Women
1	Jess Garrett	13.52.96
2	Pat Woods	13.53.71
Junior
1	Sam O’Shea	13.49
C Grade
1	Matthew Hickey	12.26
2	Adam Patching	12.49
3	Justin Eastwell	13.20
4	Simon Newman	13.26
5	Rod Lingard	13.32
6	Peter Higham	14.07
7	Wayne Patching	14.22
8	Col O'Shea	15.05
B Grade
1	Allan Lemay	12.19
2	Graham Day	12.53
3	Phil Garrett	13.03
4	Paul Cochrane	13.22
5	Cormac Carey	13.38
A Grade
1	Hayden Brooks	10.49
2	Darren Rolf	11.10
3	Dave Archer	11.32
4	Danny MacDonald	11.44
5	Jimmy Pauli	12.37
	Randall Fraser	12.45
	Damien Newton	12.31
8	Nicholas Johnson	13.07

Position	Name	Time
Women
1	Jess Garrett	32.16
2	Pat Woods	33.35
3	Ros Schumacker	35.05
4	Viv Brooks	35.22
5	Sue Lostroh	35.27
6	Aleisha Newmann	38.25
C Grade
1	Matthew Hickey	30.20
2	Adam Patching	31.59
3	Rob Fiedler	32.22
4	Justin Eastwell	32.29
5	Tim Frankel	32.31
6	Simon Newman	32.36
7	Phil Prince	33.27
8	Rod Lindgard	33.32
9	Peter Higham	33.45
10	Kent Wright	34.06
B Grade
1	lan Collins	30.00
2	Graham Day	30.23
3	Alan Lemay	31.04
4	Paul Cochrane	31.34
	Phil Garrett	32.09
A Grade
1	Hayden Brooks	26.47
2	Darren Rolf	27.09
3	Phil Muller	28.34
4	Jason Genrich	29.55
5	Jimmy Pauli	30.45
6	Randall Fraser	30.49
7	Damien Newton	31.19
8	Nicholas Johnson	31.22
9	Pat Ryan	32.07

Thirty-four riders rolled up to test their legs over a challenging course at Kingsthorpe last Saturday morning, including a contingent from Chinchilla who had a very early start to their weekend!  Thanks go to the race organisers, the Commissaires and everyone who assisted on the day to ensure the event ran smoothly and safely.  There was a moment of panic on the finish line when the stopwatch battery died, but Ken Dixon's quick thinking (and a spare watch) saved the day!  Congratulations to all riders - we hope you had a great race.

Thank you to the organisers and the officials on the day for a great event.  The race attracted 14 teams; several upped the ante and included two women riders on their roster!  Also, thanks to those riders who came all the way from Cunnamulla - it was great to have you at our race!   There were 27 riders on day licences so we hope you all enjoyed the experience and will consider racing with us again in the future. 

Special thanks to the volunteers who arrived at Kingsthorpe before 7am to put out signs and set up registration.  Thanks also to the parents whose help allowed the Juniors to race safely.  Well done to all riders and congratulations to the 2009 Club Champions.  There is no D Grade Champion as there were no TCC riders in D grade.

A Grade Hayden Brooks

B Grade Max Rowley

C Grade Damien Doran

Full results below. 

A Grade

1st Hayden Brooks

2nd Seb Scott

3rd Dave Archer (Bikeline)

DNF - Ken French 

B Grade

1st Max Rowley

2nd Peter Watts

3rd Ashley Seawright

4th Jacob Mouatt (Bikeline)

5th Jason Genrich 

6th Simon Genrich

7th Rod Lingard

8th Marcus Weller

9th Pete Higham

10th Peter Mouatt (Bikeline)

11th Nick Johnson

12th Kent Wright (Bikeline)

13th Jon Lindley (Bikeline)

C Grade

1st Damien Doran

2nd Geoff Betros (3 Day)

3rd Brad Turrell (Bikeline)

4th Dave Silk

5th Ian Macpherson

6th Lee Coates

7th Wayne Patching

8th Tori Watson

9th Sandy Dolley

DNF Cassie White

DNF John Gordon (Bikeline)

D Grade

1st Joel Phillips (3 Day)

2nd Phil Leyden (Bikeline)

Juniors - Handicap

1st Ant Lingard (20:57)

2nd Jack Armstrong (23:00)

3rd Patrick Morrison (23:59)

4th Sam Webb (23:05)

5th Harvey Silk (23:30)