General News
Velo Vendredi – April 27 2018
April 19, 2018It’s Velo Vendredi time again but this time with a bit of a difference. CV are dedicating the weekend of the 28th and 29th April to getting more women riding and we thought our VV ride on the 27th could add to the activities running over the weekend. This month’s ride will be led by…
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Ride leader’s tip of the week #1
April 19, 2018Our SKCC Ride leaders and coaches get to see the good, bad, and (hopefully not too) ugly out on the road, so over the next few newsletters they will be offering some tips to help keep us “Safe, smooth and stylish”. We all love our bunch rides, and there is nothing like being part…
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5 Questions with Fiona Clothier
April 18, 2018About two years ago I started prioritising exercise into my life. I started with running (very slowly), and gradually increased my fitness and strength over about 8 months, by which time I completed a 35km run. This was a massive achievement for me, and one that was well beyond my expectations. Soon after this, my…
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5 Questions with Andrew Benneker
April 4, 2018Andrew is another supporter of SKCC and the club rides; thank you Andrew!! SKCC is very fortunate to have your loyalty and support. We wanted to share a bit more about Andrew. Andrew started cycling approximately 4 years ago and moved to St Kilda 3 years ago. Andrew’s introduction to the club was a unique…
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Indian Pacific Wheel Race
March 22, 2018For those that have not heard of this event, it is an epic, solo unsupported bike race across Australia; a distance of 5,500km (3,400mi). What does that look like? Riders have to find their own food, water and repair supplies along the route. They ride for as long as they could each day then found…
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5 Questions with Lisa and Ernie
March 21, 2018Many club members know Ernesto Arriagada (he’s either on a bike or, these days more often, behind a camera) and Lisa Byrne; Ernie and Byrnie. This couple met through SKCC and celebrate 10 years of happiness (if you can call it that!) on March 22. Ern was part of the SKCC Committee a couple of…
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VRS Round 2 Mansfield Tour – Highlights for SKCC
March 21, 2018Photo credit - Jean-Pierre Ronco Round 2 of the 2018 'Towards Zero' Victorian Road Series took place over the weekend, with 280 riders taking part in the Mansfield Tour. Day One was based in Mansfield - with a 13.7km Individual Time Trial in the morning, and road races of 74km in the afternoon. The afternoon road…
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Total Rush Fun Kids Race this Sunday 25th March, 2018!!
March 18, 2018Head over to the SKCC Crit Circuit at White St, South Melbourne THIS SUNDAY for the Annual SKCC Family day! We farewell the 2017/18 Crit season with the Club Criterium Championships and the ever popular Total Rush Fun Kids Race. All bikes are welcome, everything from balance bikes through to road bikes.....adorned with ribbons and tassels....or not......…
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2018 St Kilda CC Criterium Championships – this Sunday, 25th March
March 18, 2018Hi SKCC'ers, welcome to the 2018 SKCC Criterium Championships! Listed below is all the information you'll need to enter the correct age category (or grade), the entry price and the race schedule. (Don't worry if you're not sure of your age category, Entry Boss will allocate you to the correct category based on your date…
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Peaks Challenge – Lee Turner does it for the 7th time
March 15, 2018Ali and I were back to tackle our 7th Peaks Challenge Falls Creek in a row. This year, like previous years, the weather was perfect. Along with our friend, Nadine, we were the 10 Hour Ride Leaders. Peaks Challenge Falls Creek is the best challenge ride on the calendar and it’s no surprise why it…
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