From the moment you arrived in Lorne on Saturday you knew you were in for something special, and a succession of packed race briefings only served to heighten expectation of a wonderful day to follow. It was clear that the Amy Gillett Fondation hadn't missed a beat in organising the second instalment of this instant…

Luxurious fine weather greeted SKCC riders for the 2012 (World) Road Championships at the You Yangs, only a short drive west of Melbourne. Some say we are soft bunch of Beach Road riders but it is wonderful to have a car park, shelter, water, toilets, BBQ feast and a coffee van.The tough course (111km for…

On Saturday 23rd June, ten women entered the Northern Combine ITT Championships. 5 were from SKCC and the finishing positions were: Adults1st place: Philippa Read (Women’s Champion)2nd place: Alison Raaymakers3rd place: Grace Phang4th place: Kat Lee7th place: Georgina BeechJuniors U174th place: Chloe Baggs  After a week of constant rain which was evidenced in the surrounding paddocks by…

Also known as the Tom Probert Teams Challenge, hosted by both Coburg & Sunbury Cycling Clubs, this annual battle was fought at Calder Park Raceway on Sunday 27th May.A group of 10 SKCC warriors, captained by Cam Lester, represented SKCC in this A Grade teams race. The first break of 10 riders went out early, within…

The Queen's Birthday Long Weekend saw the traditional Northern Combine Three Day Tour.  The 3DT comprises four timed stages, contested on the rolling roads around Lancefield and Kyneton.  It is contested by six senior grades - Men's A,B,C & D and Women's A & B. Entry is limited to 40 riders per grade. SKCC riders…

The SKCC Trophy Race last weekend saw more strong performances from the club's riders.  Despite the chilly conditions, all 7 grades were filled to capacity and featured some exciting racing.Congratulations to our riders for making it on to the podium: MEN A Grade2 - Peter English3 - Stuart Hill  B Grade1 - Ritchard Longmire3 -…

Report from SKCC Giant Women’s Team…….. This four stage tour is held in Northern NSW close to the QLD border.  The day before our first race we landed in Coolangatta and were greeted by warm rain which eventually cleared to a spectacular afternoon.  We (Marlena, Madi, Heidi and Justyna) were not missing Melbourne's weather one…

By Madeleine Pape & Grace Phang Lately there are two words that I’ve found myself using frequently to describe cycling: character building.  They would certainly provide an apt description of the experience of racing the Women’s Teams Kermesse at the Phillip Island Grand Prix last week.  Perched on top of the Island’s southern cliffs overlooking…

SKCC riders dominated at the Northern Combine Preston Cycling Club Points Race on Saturday, 5 May. James Grant won B Grade with 22 points, nearly double the tally of second place. In C Grade, it was an SKCC 1-2-4 with Gene Kehoe, Marco Rando and Angus Thompson taking the honours respectively. Matt Bonwick, Bruno Rabi…

What a cracking day at the 2012 SKCC World Championships with perfect weather, record start lists and record crowds the day was always going to be a success and a success it was with only SKCC riders racing it was an incident free day.With this much talent surely they had to win.The SKCC World Championship…