The final RROTY race of the 2022 season was somewhat academic with Pat Ferris already locked in as the winner with an unassailable lead, but riders were still keen to test their form on a perfect spring afternoon, which was a welcome reprieve from the ongoing wet weather. It was also a chance to build…

It seemed like spring racing season opener with a sunny, wind-free day and 13 riders assembled for the penultimate RROTY. Slightly late arrivals John Costello and Kath Latter (and a slightly early start by Wilfried) had to slot into a handicap which did not suit them, but seemed to enjoy the racing anyway! Adam Edwards…

Uncertain weather, beginning of school holidays and UCI Championships in Wollongong, resulted in a small field of 8 nominees for the first spring gravel race, with a further reduction to the peloton by a late withdrawal from Keglegs. Despite earlier showers, the conditions remained dry throughout the race with 15 degrees and a wind factor…

Deep into a typical New England spring, 13 competitors braved a wild & windy day, with a 37kph WNW wind, gusting up to 70kph blowing across the parcours – the return leg was going to be TOUGH. Kath Latter and John Costello turned up for their first TT; Abbott White returned from a successful school…

Even though spring is allegedly here, there was a distinctly wintery feel to the weather for Saturdays RROTY race on the fearsome Boorolong 40km parcours, with a biting 30+kmh westerly blowing, and temperatures struggling to hit double digits. In spite of the frigid conditions, 9 hardy souls braved the start line, who were quickly assembled…

Ten racers turned up on the last (official) weekend of winter, plus Roddy returning from protracted illness to spin his legs over, although not yet ready to race. The format was a handicap team event with Adam Edwards, Jo Wauch, Pete Wilko and Pete Creagan (accompanied by Roddy) heading off ten minutes in front of…

Heading towards spring like weather, and with prospects of post-race drinks at The Great Hops Brewery, 18 riders turned out to tackle the demanding Boorolong parcours. The club also welcomed two new members: Kath Latter and John Costello, and Wilko volunteered to shepherd them for their first competitive outing. Kath had a bit of a…

Another cold blustery winters day greeted 12 riders at the Long Swamp course, for round 7 of the Road Racer of the Year (RROTY) competition. A strong crosswind was ripping across the course, which would put a premium on strong groups sharing the workload into the wind.Handicapper Houlty quickly marshalled the groups, and with Jo…