RAW week 6

[Artson]

This week’s Races
•   Round 1   warm up Scratch   
•   Round 2  Cycleworld 1.5km Junior Wheel-Race
•   Round 3  ½ field sprints 
•   Round 4  Madi-leads, Div1 Madison + Non Madison Div 1 Kierin (2pts for 1st 1pt for 2nd  only)
•   Round 5  Round 5  Combines
•   Round 6 Race video replays, Cyclists pasta and Beer in the HBT.





CCCC @ RAW points
Andrew Mills    31.0
Michael Mellish   26
Dan Cleary    25
Simon Huggins    25
Peter Holly   23.5
Glen Elton    23
Mick Curren    22.5
Michael Smith    22
Graham Tierney   20.5
Peter Krauss   20
Kodie Howard    20
Ross  Clague   20
Richard Pettigrew   20
Tegan Hunt    20




CCCC third on team challenge ......Top 3 clubs win significant prizes

[rosko]

Numbers were down from the Coasties tonight, Div 4 had Simon Huggins, Pete Krauss and myself in there, Div 2 had Dan Cleary and Mick Curran was in Div 1....

The warm up scratch races were preceded with chat of what was to come in the nights racing. Dan the Bike Man, who had obviously been over to France with Andy, had plenty of FIGJAM with him from the festival of the fig. With a camera attached to the bars, and the bold statement of "I really need to put this thing on the seat post facing backwards, everyone will just think I am in a warmup race otherwise!" We'll see!

Scratch Races....
The large field meant there were two heats in Div 4, Huggsy and Kraussie in the first, me in the second. We all used the race as a warmup, well thats our story! With legs warm we were now ready for the points rounds. Div 2, and Dan the Camera Man nearly missed the start, too busy talking himself up! With the camera running, it was just as well it was still mounted on the bars and not looking backward. There will be video coming soon to show the finishing order of the race! Div 1, Mick was going to be in for a tough night, these guys know how to ride, and fast. The quality field gave Mick a chance to warm his legs ready for the points rounds too.

1/2 Field Sprints...
As it says, the Divisions are split into smaller fields for sprints. Div 4 saw 3 Heats, with each of us in a separate heat. Simon and Kraussie missed out in theirs, while I managed to pick up a win in my heat. Prior to the race, Tosser offered advice I should hit them early, my little gear would be useless otherwise, 2 laps to go and the opportunity came along to give it a try. I went off the front and was able to hold it to the line. Div 2 and Dan was ready on time, camera still facing forward. Coming into the last lap, Dan was positioned well for the win. Onto the final bend and he was moving forward, then backward, then looking beside him, then coming in 5th. So close to the points! Div 1 and the speed was on, Mick was there, just not at the right end.

Madison...
Div 4 was the Madison leadout. This event is to show riders how the changes are carried out during a madison race. The race is led out by experienced Div 1 riders, and all you have to do is sit on wheels. Easier said than done! Simon's heat rolled out first, and splits appeared quickly in the paceline due to the pace of the Div 1 riders. Positioning was going to make the difference. Simon came in around 5th with the pace right up there. Ok.. So I have to be in good position, meaning last wheel or there abouts! Doh! Splits. Slower riders. Riders who don't like to hold a wheel. Oh well... Kraussie put himself up front, and reaped the benefits taking the win. Div 2 and I missed the race... lol.. Poor Dan, he got the win and I missed it. Div 1 and the madison was on, with slinged changes, near misses, fast riding and Mick teamed up with a guy from Canberra. Madisons are great fun to watch with a good commentator so you know what is going on, and Crafty is the best! Mick's team came in 4th, a great result for guys who don't know each other, and against absolute quality opposition.

Combines...
I didn't hang around for the combines, though I got to see Kraussie pick up his second win of the night as I was leaving.

Another great night of racing at DGV, and a note for the girls, there was a heat made up entirely of girls for the 1/2 field sprint, so come along and have some fun....

[Artson]

1   Illawarra   1264
2   Bicisport    1035
3   Central Coast   763
4   Ranwick Botany   757
5   Lidcombe   726
6   Dulwich Hill   707
7   St George    669
8   Waratah Vets   597
9   Bankstown Sports    592
10   Sutherland   515
11   Northern Sydney    406
12   Penrith   383
13   Parramatta   340
14   Eastern Suburbs    279
15   Southern cross    259
16   Canberra   237
17   Manly    181
18   Tuggeranong   179
19   Macarthur   111
20   Peloton Sports   103
21   Carrovello   100
22   Kooragang    98
23   Manning Valley    93
24   Bathurst    65
25   Hunter Districts    62
26   Sydney   61
27   Marconi   40
28   China   35
29   Aust/Defence   31
30   Goulburn   30
31   Port Mcquarie   30
32   Victor Broncos   30
33   All other clubs    0



CCCC lost ground to LACC and RBCC
very close 3rd to 6th

[Artson]

CCCC @ RAW  Point-Score

after 3 rounds




Rank    Name    Total
1   Andrew Mills    41.0
2   Dan Cleary    39
3   Michael Mellish   36
3   Peter Krauss   36
5   Simon Huggins    35
5   Mick Curren    35
5   Ross  Clague   35
8   Peter Holly   33.5
9   Glen Elton    33
10   Michael Smith    32
11   Graham Tierney   30.5
12   Kodie Howard    30
12   Richard Pettigrew   30
12   Tegan Hunt    30


Don’t forget you can have 4 of the 7 rounds off and still get basic points (10)
So theoretically a rider who has not been to RAW yet can still win this Point-score

[dan the bike man]

point score is close and we need some numbers. i can take 5 people and bikes in my van.
if you work in sydney and want to make your way to dunc gray after work, i am happy to take your bike down. you just need to drop it at my shop (pushy galore).
if you have not ridden on the boards before, you must try it, it is awesome!

[gelton]

Gadget will be back in action this week, see you all there

[rosko]

I may take you up on a lift this week Dan!

[mick curran]

point score is close and we need some numbers. i can take 5 people and bikes in my van.
if you work in sydney and want to make your way to dunc gray after work, i am happy to take your bike down. you just need to drop it at my shop (pushy galore).
if you have not ridden on the boards before, you must try it, it is awesome!

that is correct dan, we need everyone there

Even if you think you suck (or actually do, White) head down to the DGV for RAW.

Crafty was telling me that if you rock up and jump in div 5 you will get the 10 points for starting plus the 2 x 10 points for the weeks you are allowed off.

Sooo..... even if you only turn up for one week the whole season please do so and score our club 30 points towards the club challenge.

here is whp im talking to....

Jacyn
whitey
hully
citizen
Big Al
eddy (just a short drive)
groundskeeperwilly
jock
matty brown
pete t
woofit
the wickhams

the is no excuse, free transport via Dan, simon and the other guys heading down.

[rosko]

Don't forget Chicken...
 He purchased those hubs off Jock... Are they in a glass cabinet somewhere? No point putting the Ferrari under glass! 

 The Scarfes... Don't forget the Scarfes! We see you watching... 

[Pete Smits]

Count me in as well, most likely next week as opposed to this week !

[matty brown]

mick curran i was looking for wood to racing on the comeing friday but my shifts have changed at work and can not race any of the track this year as l work on fridays  and do not finsh work to 5 pm and it is over a 1 hour drive to the track   

 matty brown 

[rosko]

Ummmm     

[mick curran]

mick curran i was looking for wood to racing on the comeing friday but my shifts have changed at work and can not race any of the track this year as l work on fridays  and do not finsh work to 5 pm and it is over a 1 hour drive to the track   

 matty brown 

no worries matty,

even if you get out early by 30mins you can make it, div 2 warm up scratch isnt usually till about 7.20 anyway!

the meet starts at 7.05

[matty brown]

finsh work early l  love to but l can't as l only work 1 to 2 day a week and train the other days and work wed and friday
matty brown

[dan the bike man]

last chance this week to get your bike shuttled to dunc gray.
wyoming is open till 7pm tonight
i leave for dunc gray at 4:30 friday.

it would be good to see more cccc guys there,
happy to be your personal bike mule.