Make the most of these balmy summer evening with a fast and fun criterium race. It's all about getting out and having a friendly hit out with mates.

When: Tuesday at 6.00pm on the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th January

‘Training Race – Fun & Low Key’

• A & B Grade:      45min
• C Grade:            40min

Juniors will race earlier during the normal junior training time.

Entry:                    $5.00

No Transponders or Timing

Need proof of 2013 Licence.  No proof / No Race

Licences won’t be available to purchase on the night, so renew/join earlier online.

Intermediate Sprints

Potential Reverse Running of the Circuit & Different Finish line.

If any members want to assist in judging the finish or helping out email Macca.

Please take some time and complete the You and your bike - Cycling Safety Survey, a collaboration between the Geelong Advertiser and Bike Safe in support of cyclists wishing to improve bicycle safety, both on and off the road, in the Geelong region.  The survey is located here.

Race Results:

Round 4 of the summer series was held in hot conditions at Belmont Island Crit circuit last Saturday. A good contingent 50+ riders across all grades took to the track in the rising temperatures. Some strong performances were seen in all grades.

The temperatures left most riders calling for water at the end of their races. Some of the juniors deciding that a make shift ice vest was the way to go. A handful of ice down the GGC kit helping to keep things cool.

On the track in D grade Craig Bridger lead home the bunch for the win that included some new faces to racing. D grade still being a great way to dip the toe into racing and learn some of the racing skills required. The club Pres was on hand to offer some pointers.

C grade race exploded early thanks to the attacking efforts of Matt Mills & Nathan Townsend. The two riders worked well together to stay clear of the fragmenting bunch. The fast improving Matt taking his first win. Both riders strength surely earning them a promotion to B grade in the New Year?

In B grade tactics were high as riders showed a reluctance to wanting to lead down the front straight into the head wind. In the end Tony Butler jumped off the front on the last lap holding off Phil Millar and Scott Simon to score his first criterium win.

In A grade Oliver Kent-spark showed his Nationals training was coming on breaking away early from a strong bunch. He was joined by an inform Lee Burchell with the pair working well and not being caught by the wilting bunch. Oli taking the win over Lee with Tom Paton taking 3^rd from the bunch sprint.

In the Juniors, racing was hotly contested with a number of battles within the race breaking out.

Well done to all riders.

Brief results below, full results including juniors here: http://www.geelongcycling.com/geelong-cycling-club-racing-news-results/geelong-cycling-club-other-results/results-database.html?mylaps=type,event,eventid,860151 (hyper link)

 Thanks goes also to Paul Collins(C grade) and Phil Millar(B grade) for taking the time to provide the following race reports from their respective grades.

C Grade by Paul Collins

Things started well in C grade with the Club President John Burt rolling around for the first half lap parting wisdom to the bunch, but as soon as the first lap ritual was over it seemed to be on with an attack by Matty Mills. The surprised bunch was in two minds as to either let him go or chase him down. One person chased then another two untill a group of six had broken away and split C grade into two seperate bunches leaving the rest of the bunch to battle the conditions and trying to organize a chase. Matty and new to Geelong Nathan Townsend broke away from Harry W, Mark T and Paul C about 20min into the race. At the 35min mark Paul C dropped off from Harry and Mark. From there the question was the placings for 1st and 2nd then 3rd and the unlucky 4th, Matty managed to edge out Nathan for the win (and a move to B Grade for both) followed by Mark over Harry with a big last effort. Paul, Lyndal, Sarah And others all following through in what can only be described as hot, windy and very tough conditions.

Christmas Handicap – Paraparap - Senior & Junior race. 

This is your last chance to use your 2012 license at a GCC event, the inaugural Christmas Handicap. We hope to make this a big annual event and get as many riders along as possible. Prize money will be paid down to 8^th place as a minimum.

There will be a post race BBQ for riders and spectators to enjoy. Full details below;

Time: Saturday 15^th of December 10:30am race start

Format: Handicap

Distance: Senior - approx 46K (4 Laps), Juniors - approx 11K or 23K (1 or 2 Laps)

Course Map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/859146 Finish will be over the hill on Larcombes Rd past the Forest rd turn off.

Senior entries close Thursday 13^th @ 12 noon, to Paul Collins - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Junior entries to Danni Bridger - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Under no circumstances will race day entries be accepted.

If you or anyone you know can assist on race day it would be very much appreciated. Please contact Daniel Wilson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are able help. There will be a free snag and drink waiting for all helpers!

Race entry fees:
   Race Type  Membership  Entry Fee    Transponder Hire
   Senior          Senior               $10.00           $5.00
   Senior          Junior                $10.00          $0.00
   Junior          Junior                 $5.00            $0.00