MCC Newsletter Sept 10 2010
Hello all
What beautiful weather we are having? Why aren’t we seeing you all out on your bicycles? No more lying abed on Saturday and Sunday mornings – there can’t be a better way to enjoy this beautiful spring time weather.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Claudia’s concentration on her cycling is certainly paying dividends – check out her race time for the Dome to Dome 90km on Sunday.
But we have a vacancy on the committee – that of Communications Officer. One of the duties for this portfolio is that of producing the weekly newsletter.
We are therefore desperately seeking a new Communications Officer. Interested parties are very welcome, and are encouraged, to contact me. I will happily hand over the dutyJ. Email me on joanne.holmes@mixtelematics.com or call me on 082 896 0929.
SATURDAY RIDE
Steve Cornish is organising a road ride from the Mugg & Bean at Carlswald Lifestyle Centre on Saturday at 06h30 – Klapperkop and back. It will be a reasonably fast pace, in the of 25 to 30 km/hour range. Please let Steve know if you will be joining him – urosteve@mweb.co.za
JOINT ROAD AND MTB DAY AT TEAK – SUNDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
Those of that who have confirmed that we will be riding on Sunday are certainly looking forward to it. And those of you who are missing out, well, we’ll tell you about it afterwards, and maybe next time you will join us.
Roadies depart from the club at 07h00 with the A & B groups doing about 80km out to Teak, and the C & D groups doing about 50km.
MTB depart from Wayne’s house at 370 Carlswald North Estate at 05h30 sharp! Don’t be late!
Full club kit must be worn for the ride. Don’t forget things like extra tubes, sufficient water, sun block, etc.
Well done to all. And our apologies if we missed you out.
If you would like to see your results in the newsletter, please send them to the race captains:
Road – Steve Parker – steven@vaautorepairs.co.za
MTB – Dallas Fenthum – dallas.fenthum@manpower.co.za
UPCOMING RACES
See the attached list of races.
Also, on a bit of short notice, but “Ride the Rhenoster” takes places on Saturday 11th September – check out the link for more details – www.ridetherhenoster.co.za
Another race for fund raising for a non-profit organisation is taking place on Sunday 19th September at Sedaven, Heidelberg. More details on the “Meals on Wheels” attachment.
Amashova entries close on Monday 13th September – best you enter now if you want to ride. Go to www.shova.co.za
FRODO’S FABLES
Weeks Rides
- Thursday 16h30 Carlswald North
- Saturday 06h00 A SILENT ASSASIN
- 06h30 B FRODO
- C T-BAG
- Sunday 05h30 MCC TEAK DAY
1. Weekend Spills and Thrills
Well it was round 4 of the Nissan series as well as the Spring classic on the Sunday, it was great to see the MCC Flag flying high on both days. Chris completed the 70km route in wind that was blowing harder than a 4 year old trying to blow out inextinguishable candles on his birthday cake!!
He still managed an awesome time of 2h51 and was 31st overall at an average of 25km/hr; there are guys who battle to get this on a road bike!
I managed to complete my weekly ritual by taking a spectacular slide on my arse, what I have managed to perfect is that when I do fall I manage to keep the bike on top of me so I do not scratch the paint work. It is similar to when you are pissed and fall over you never seem to spill your beer?
Of course KFC, who was just behind me, thought this was funnier than Michael Naiker!
So for the last month the Burnett’s have kept the Red Jersey quite comfortably!
My impression of the route was that of a tough work out, even though it was basically our back yard bar the bike jacking element!
Vasbyter of the day goes to “Road Rage”, who was called in to ride at the last minute as the “Old Oak” had some feeble excuse that he could not ride because he was worried his teeth would fall out, I think that is called old age?
Finally he has started acting his age?
RR was last man in but still managed a smile and accepted the accolade!
In the 40km, Line swept in under 2hrs which is pretty impressive for her first race, her comments were, that it was so much fun but was over so quickly! Sounds like an old age pensioners sex life?
A special thank you to the Proctor family for setting up the MCC gazebo and having food and cold beers ready for the troops as we finished, it was much appreciated and needed!!
In the spring classic we had some great results with “Carpet” winning the ladies section, the “Special One” was 11th (On a single speed) and Vaughn was 13th overall!
So a very satisfying weekend for the MCC MTB clan!!
The TEAK ride will be as follows:
- Group riding to TEAK starting from 370 Carlswald North Estate at 05h30 SHARP (Total riding distance will be about 70km)
- The rest of the riders will meet at 07h30 to start at 08h00 at TEAK.
- Families to meet at TEAK AT 11H30 for Brunch.
2. Ride equipment Requirements
- Helmet.
- Mountain bike that is in good working condition (yes you need to oil it). In addition, if you have left it standing for a long time, something will fail.
- Water, at least 1L per 20Km.
- Two spare tubes.
- Puncture repair kit.
- Working pump.
- Tyre liners and bike tools.
- ID document and emergency contact details (carry with you in your backpack on the ride)
- 9Some basic first aid materials
3. Round the corner:
- 12th September Teak Place Road and MTB Club day.
- 24th-26th September Cradle Quest
- 24TH September Ride to Cheese Farm. (Public Holiday)
- 26th September Possible group ride with JHB and club 100
- 16th-18th September Mankele
4. Frodo’s Famous Last words!
“Mankele is 5 weeks away, if I start hill repeats this week I will still be ok……”
And for some inspiration – check out the attached picJ
TIME TRIAL
We have rescheduled the time trial for Sunday 19th September 2010.
All road and dual discipline members are invited to attend. This time trial will be used to establish your seeding for riding with the club. If you do not have a time trial seeding you will obliged to ride in the D Group until you can prove that you are capable of riding at the next level. This is not to be seen as a form of punishment and will not be used to belittle anybody. It is merely a means of making the rides for the various groups more enjoyable. It is unfair on the weaker riders in the group to feel forced into keeping up the faster pace, and it is unfair on the stronger riders to be waiting for the weaker riders who are obviously in the wrong group. Full details will be provided as to venue, etc, closer to the time. But please diarise, it is important.
Well, that’s all folks. Have a great weekend, and safe riding to all.
Regards
Joanne