Cycling Australia

Dear Supporter,

Hang on to your handlebars as 2011 sprints for the finish line! There is plenty of action on its way that will keep you right on the edge of your saddle.

The UCI Track Cycling World Cup Series kicked off in Astana, Kazakhstan over the weekend and Australia enjoyed a successful start to their campaign with three gold, three silver and one bronze medal. The World Cup will be raced over four rounds leading into the 2012 UCI Track World Championships where the Cyclones are hoping for a full house of supporters when they take on the world at home in Melbourne.

Our next generation of track stars were in action for the second round of the inaugural National Junior Track Series. Lara Batkin (St George), Jack Edwards (Greater Sydney), Cam Scott (Wagga Wagga) and Ruby Roseman-Gannon (Brunswick) maintained their advantage from round one despite some great performances from all involved.

Anna Meares has joined the Australian Institute of Sport’s ‘Best of the Best’ Hall of Fame. Meares joins Stuart O'Grady and Shane Kelly as the cycling representatives on the elite list. In other accolades, Cadel Evans has been named one of four finalists in the Victorian Australian of the Year Awards.

The 2011 National Road Series has wrapped up after another stellar year of tough competition. Canberra's Nathan Haas and Tasmanian Grace Sulzberger claimed individual overall series honours. In the men's teams classification Genesys Wealth Advisers topped the table for the second year in a row whilst Team Jayco VIS held onto to claim the women's team title. Visit the NRS page for a full list of rankings.

Have a great month on and off the bike and make sure you visit cycling.org.au or follow our social media conversation to stay up to date with all the news.

Jayco 2011 Australian Cyclist of the Year Awards

Congratulations to all the finalists in the Jayco 2011 Australian Cyclist of the Year Awards being held in Sydney this Friday night. There's an impressive list of talent vying for an 'Oppy' after a record year of success for Australian cyclists. Visit the website on Saturday for a complete list of our 2011 winners and tune into Cycling Central on SBS Sunday for highlights. >> More

Exclusive Tour de France access with Cycling Australia Tour

Cycling Australia has recently announced a partnership with the Amaury Sports Organisation to offer Australians the ultimate Tour de France experience. There will be something for everyone to choose from including unrivalled escorted riding experiences, exclusive VIP hospitality and spectator tourism packages. Program details will be announced on November 21. >> More

Tickets for Track World Championships are selling fast

The 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships ticket release sparked unprecedented demand and tickets are flying out the door. The organising committee is now calling for volunteers to join the team and help deliver this fantastic international cycling event. Volunteer registrations open on Monday November 14, with a variety roles available. >> More

Brand New Cycle Training Gift Cards - Now Available

AustCycle has launched a unique Christmas gift idea. AustCycle Cycle Training Gift Cards are available for either One-on-One or Family Cycle training and are the perfect gift for staff, colleagues, friends or loved ones. You can help get someone started in cycling and make sure they learn the skills they need to ride safely on the road this Christmas. >> More

'Bridging the Gap' - Resistance Training and Sore Muscles

This month's 'Bridging the Gap' by Peter Reaburn (PhD), Associate Professor (Exercise & Sports Science) and masters athlete looks at research into whether drinking beetroot juice improves cycling time trial performance. >> More

2012 CA Omnium & Para-cycling Track National Championships

The 2012 Cycling Australia Omnium & Para-cycling Track National Championships will be held from Thursday 15 to Friday 16 December at DISC, Melbourne. Entries close Thursday 1 December. >> More

2011-2012 National Junior Track Series

The inaugural National Junior Track Series is underway. The series continues with round three in Launceston at the Silverdome on 19 November. Clubs can lodge entries online. Entries close Monday 14 November.
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2012 Oceania Track Championships

The Oceania Track Championships are being raced from Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 November at the Invercargill ILT Velodrome, New Zealand. >> More

Ride with the Pros in Support of Road Safety!

Registrations are now open for the 6th annual Amy's Ride Victoria on Monday 2 January, 2012. A must-do to start the new year, Amy's Ride Victoria is a fantastic recreational ride, with distances to suit beginners through to accomplished riders, ride along side pro riders from all the teams competing in the Jayco Bay Criterium Series.
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