This week I rode the 1000km cycle challenge ride -"ride to port" for the KIDS foundation. The group of 21 riders (including Liv/giant sponsored riders, Jo Hall of Giant Bicycles and Olympic swimming legend Susie O'Neill) and 15 support staff travelled from Mansfield to Port Macquarie over five days. KIDS is an acronym for Kids…

You may be aware of the proposed development of the land and area around SKCC's Port Melbourne crit circuit. At some time in the future this may require us to relocate racing. We have had feedback from council that it will be around three years until this occurs, if then. For the last six years…

Now that the cooler weather is here, it's time to think about warmer clothing. Rain JacketsWe're pleased to announce that Nalini have donated 28 ONLY quality SKCC branded Nalini rain jackets for sale at the SKCC Crits this Sunday. All proceeds will go towards the SKCC Women's Committee's women's development program. The rain jacket is…

Back by EXTREMELY popular demand on Sunday the 17th of February is the Neometro Beller Team Time Trial. TTT max 4 riders per team, 3 must finish - All team members (and if possible team time keeper) must be in the same jerseys. Pre-entry essential to guarantee a start; for information contact Jeff Provan, to obtain a team…

It time for round 3 of the Total Rush points series, and if races 1 and 2 are anything to go by, the fastest folks in town will be on the start line in South Melbourne come Sunday morning. The Total Rush series of four races offers prize money of $3,750. Points are allocated to…

If you've been waiting for a particular size in the SKCC kit to come into stock on the SKCC shop, then wait no more.The Shop advises us that the recent top up order arrived earlier than anticipated and has been put into stock in the shop and all sizes are now available. Log on and…

Club kit manufacturer Nalini have put together samples of an additional nine garments to add to the SKCC winter range. The garments are available in both men's and women's cuts and include full thermal knicks, 3/4 thermal knicks, thermal jackets, light compression racing jersey, thermal booties & gloves, windproof ear warmers, lycra 50+ UV protect…

  The Herald Sun is looking for six cyclists (male and female) to give their view/verdict on the Lance issue after watching the Oprah interview from 1pm to 3.30pm on Friday on Foxtel.The Herald Sun will contact each of the six riders by phone after the interview. This will ensure that your views will make…

It has been 14 weeks since I had a minor fall with major consequences. My physio has reluctantly agreed after much nagging that I can start bunch rides again. I would like to invite all SKCC members and friends to join me for this slow and relaxed ride. We will leave the Great Provider at…

The leaves have started to return to the trees, the footy season is very nearly at an end, and there’s a bit of warmth lingering in the air – it can only mean one thing, Spring/Summer Crits are back! It will have been 26 cold weeks since the 2012 SKCC Crit Champs last April and that’s…