Yesterday while most Australians enjoyed a day filled with a barbeque, sun and for some the beach, I and many others were at the annual Australia Day Madison run by Blackburn Cycling Club. From 10-4 there were four madisons and three support races run over six grades making for an action packed day of [...]
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With no fencing the past two Saturdays, today included I’ve had the opportunity to both days race track at the Blackburn Outdoor velodrome. On both ocassions I’ve been successful and last Saturday I won D Grade and this Saturday I won C Grade. Both days I have phenomenally enjoyed myself and the unique atmosphere of club track racing. It [...]
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If you are already familiar with the phrase Enduro please bear with me, if you are not then you will soon learn. The “Enduro” is a type of track rider who rides longer events such as points races, Madisons, and pursuits. This is in contrast to the other type of track rider known as the [...]
Read more →I imagine many of you may have seen this by now but this is the most amazing race I have ever seen. This was the Keirin final from the Manchester round of the world cup. Firstly, what an amazing race by Chris Hoy the speed he had in that race and any Keirin is just [...]
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Hello St Kilda Cycling Club Members, Today I raced down at your crits and it was a wonderful morning that was impeccably organised. Aside from the slight drizzle it was a perfect ride. Your crits are some of the best races I have ever attended. I can see why you get so many riders every week [...]
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