Ride For Respect - 18 May 2008:

There will be a bicycle ride from Lake Illawarra to North Wollongong Surf Club to highlight bicycle safety and awareness.

The purpose of the ride is to “Promote shared respect between motorists and cyclists” and that each cyclist is somebodies son, daughter, mother, father, brother or sister.

We intend to bring together the diverse cycling communities of Illawarra cycling including Illawarra Cycle Club, Illawarra Triathlon Club, IBUG, Kiama Bug, the Cappuncino Cyclists and any other interested riders.

The ride will leave Lake Illawarra, Pelican View Reserve, corner of Shellharbour Road and Reddall Parade (Southern end of Windang Bridge) at 10am.

The ride will head north along Shellharbour Rd, turn right at Springhill Road, turn left at Keira St, turn right at Burrelli St, left at Harbour St, right at Crown St past the Entertainment Centre the on to the cycleway at Belmore basin before stopping just North of North Wollongong Surf Club where local media will be addressed highlighting the issue of “Shared respect”

It is hoped that all of the various cycling groups wear their own group’s jerseys or colours to highlight the diverse range of cyclists that exist in the Illawarra.

More details contact
Aaron Hull 02 4268 2938
Email: aaronh@uow.edu.au

Illawarra Cycle Club - Home of Cycle Racing in the Illawarra

The Illawarra Cycle Club is located in Wollongong on the South Coast of New South Wales Australia. The Club holds Road Cycle Race meetings almost every week of the year. During the Summer, Velodrome Racing is also promoted at the Unanderra Velodrome on the Princes Highway.

The Club is for particpants for all levels. There is no need to be Robbie McEwen or Cadel Evans on the first day you come out to the Club. We have 4 Grades ranging from those that are there to compete and attain the highest level in the sport, to those that are out for some fitness and enjoy the social aspect of the day.

All the members of the Club will welcome new riders and assist new members with various aspects of racing whether it be on the Velodrome at Unanderra or out on the Road course at West Dapto (Avondale Rd). Several riders have ridden at international level and have much advice and experience to pass on to those aspiring to do the same and to those that want to be able to ride better at Club level.

So if you have a bike, enjoy riding it, enjoy talking to people, and perhaps would like to try a little competition in a friendly environment, come along and join in the fun.

Illawarra Cycle Club is proudly supported by Frank Soto & Associates

 

 

 

Donnelly 3rd in Nationals

Aaron Donnelly finished 3rd at the Under 19, 123km National Road Race at Murwillumbah on the weekend. He also finished 7th in the Individual Time Trial.

Donnelly was the highest placed NSW rider in both events with riders from WA taking out both the road race and the ITT.

It was a great effort from Donnelly who got into a break away of 5 with 40 km to go and they hung on to beat the bunch by about 3 minutes.

Dougmal Real Estate supports the Illawarra Cycle Club

Dougmal Real Estate will be showing their support of the Illawarra Cycle Club by sponsoring a series of Handicap Events across the winter racing season.

Two races will be held over the 44.5km course at West Dapto forcing riders to over the steep side of Marshall Mount hill.

The Dougmal Series will be run on:

• 7 June 2008
• 2 August 2008

The complete Winter Road Program for the Illawarra Cycle Club can be seen in the Race Information section.

Junior Einstein's Nurturing Centre Junior Handicap Series

With the success of the JENCO Omnium Series, Junior Einsteins Nurturing Centre will be supporting a Junior Handicap Series over the Winter Season.

Dates for JENCO Junior Handicap Series:

• 17 May 2008
• 7 June 2008
• 2 August 2008
• 13 September 2008

If you are looking for a Kindergarten or Pre-school for your child, consider giving Junior Einstein's Nurturing Centre a call about placing your child with them.

Junior Einstein's Nurturing Centre is located at:
13 Jindabyne Rd
Shellharbour NSW 2529
Phone: 02 4296 5315

Illawarra Cycle Club Trailer

The Illawarra Cycle Club would like to thank all those that were part of the process in obtaining and fitting out the new Club Trailer.

The Trailer has been fitted out with racks that can be used to secure the bikes while on the move.

With any luck, the trailer will be seen on the roads of not only the Illawarra but across the state as members attend more races and promote the Club and the supporters of the Club.

List of Supporters and Sponsors.

Illawarra Cycle Club Clothing

The club clothing looks great when we are out at races riding in a bunch looking like a team.

Why not look like a team when out training?

Everyone should have at least 2 sets of clothing for when you go away on to state tours or so that you can show that you are a proud Illawarra rider when you out training during the week.

To order clothing, please contact Frank Soto on 02 4271 7755 to discuss your requirements and to arrange for a suitable time to pick up the clothing and pay for your purchase.

Eddie Salas Cup

A few of the Illawarra Club Members attended the Eddie Salas Cup on 4th May 2008. This event saw Club President, Phil Jones, take out the C Grade event.

Jones said after the event, "stepped into them on the rise with around 1km to go was not going to let sprinters burn me at the finish like they did on the prime."

Also at the Cup was Carlo Paiola ( 1st in E Grade ), and Tony Pulo ( 3rd B Grade ).

ABC Clothing Giveaway

ABC Clothing has donated some UNO Cycle clothing to the club.

We will soon be using the clothing as prizes at the weekly races; race entry number will be your lucky ticket number. After each race a number will be drawn and you can pick from the clothing pool. Also the marshals and commissaries will receive a raffle number.

Where is Leonie Burford?

If you were wondering what was happening with Leonie Burford you can now check out what she is up to on the Illawarra Club website.

We hope to keep you up to date with the latest news from the races that Leonie competes in as well as what ever else Leonie wants us to know about.

Leonies' Diary - Latest News - 29 April 2008