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I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Kermesse

State

Championship

1

Pedal prix 1

Cyclo Sportif

Report

2-3

Recent Racing

& Placing

4

Justin Gassner 4

Upcoming

Events

5

Pics of the

Month

5

Central Districts Cycling Club

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 1

The deadline for nominations for this event has been extended until Wednesday,

September 28 . The event will be held at Mt Gambier on October 9.

If, like me, you are wondering what a kermesse is, here is a definition:

A kermesse is a style of road bicycle race that is common in Western Europe.

The kermesse is similar to the criterium but differs primarily in total course length

and lap length. While a criterium traditionally last 60–90 minutes, a kermesse will

often take 120–180 minutes. A single lap in a criterium is usually less than 5

kilometres while the kermesse is usually 5-10 kilometres per lap.

The races are usually 90-140 kilometres in total length. The race is a set distance and

number of laps over the established course.

(source: Wikipedia)

SA Kermesse State Championship

Earlier this year we reported on the success of some CDCC members in Round 1 of

the UniSA Australian HPV Super Series Pedal Prix (HPV stands for Human Powered

Vehicle).

Round 2 of the series was a 6 hour event at Victoria Park on July 31. The team

completed 217 laps and placed third in the Open Category.

The series recently concluded with a 24 hour event at Murray Bridge, September 17-

18. The team completed 454 laps and placed fourth in the Open Category.

Team Ballistic, managed by CDCC member Brian Franson, came second in the series

overall.

The team that participated in the 24 hour event consisted of CDCC members Kyle

Franson, Carla Franson, Alex King and Ian Cox.

Congratulations to the team on a fantastic effort!

CDCC members’ Pedal Prix success

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P A G E 2

Last summer our club entered a team in the last 3 rounds of the Cyclo Sportif

Series, with the team name “Not So” thinking it would comprise of the Not So

young or fit but the team ended up with a full spread of ability and age,

We competed at Williamstown and twice at The Range. Over the 3 events, team

members included Ian Cox, Bruce Cox, Bradley Knobben, Ben Knobben, Paul King,

Alex King, William Little, Michael Fleming and Ken Little. In round 7 the team

picked up the award for the “Most Decorous Team”.

Over the events we all enjoyed the experience and some of us picked up new skills,

such as riding a pace line. Although there was a spread of abilities the work was

shared and assistance was given to the slower riders in the steeper sections.

Everyone came back knowing they had been on a “vigorous social ride” and enjoyed

the camaraderie afterwards.

Summer is now approaching with the 2011-12 Cyclo Sportif Series kicking off at

Williamstown on November 20.

These events are a team time trial and aimed at introducing cyclists to competition,

improving bunch skills and a good reason to keep fit. The whole team starts and

finishes together.

Possibly we could field two teams this season, one for the Not So young and

another for the Are So young where bunch and road skills can be improved in a

more controlled environment. I am sure one of our more experienced young guns

would ride with and tutor the juniors.

If you are interested please contact me at ken.little@fultonhogan.com.au.

Or for more information, follow the link :

http://www.sa.cycling.org.au/default.asp?Page=34297

Cyclo Sportif Report by Ken Little

Race

Organisation

Sub-committee:

The CDCC

Committee is

forming a

sub-committee

to organise

events.

If you are a

member or

parent of a

junior member

who is

interested in

being part of

this sub-

committee,

please contact

Marie Hedley.

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P A G E 3 Cyclo Sportif… continued

L-R: Ken Little, Ben Knobben, Paul King, Ian Cox

L-R: Bradley Knobben, Paul King

Many thanks to Ken for submitting this article & photos.

Tessa & Janine

Photos by Chameleon Photography:

kevin@chameleonphotography.com.au

Moving Up

Good luck to all

our Junior

members who are

moving up from

October 1:

Dan Tattersall

Isabelle Kelly

William Crayford

Bryce Gassner

Braden O’Shea

Tessa Manning

Sam Crayford

Bonnie Grant

William Little

Jeone Park

Dani McKinnirey

Jihae Park

Bradley Ward

Bradley Knobben

Carla Franson

Joshua Harrison

Alex King

Kyle Franson

Alex Edmondson

Lachlan Glasspool

Jordan Green

George Tansley

Ben Grant

Lachlan Hedley

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P A G E 4 Recent Racing & Placing Congratulations to the following CDCC members who competed in recent racing:

Kilkenny CC Lyndoch Cycling Classic, September 3

44km U15/U17 Handicap Matthew Gassner 3rd place

22km U11/U13 Handicap Dan Tattersall 3rd place

Bryce Gassner fastest time

PACC Winter Track Series 2, Adelaide Super-Drome, September 14

A Grade Heartstarter Alex King 1st place

Kyle Franson 2nd place

Derby A1 Alex King 2nd place

Kyle Franson 4th place

PACC Focus CX & The City, Adelaide Parklands, September 17

Open Women (MTB) Tessa Manning 2nd place

Junior U11 William Crayford 3rd place

Kilkenny CC Ron Mitchell Hill Climb, Willunga, September 25

JM17 Joshua Harrison 4th place

JW17 Alexandra Manly 1st place

JW15 Danielle McKinnirey 1st place

Tessa Manning 2nd place

JB13 Bryce Gassner 2nd place

All results are

taken from the

Cycling SA

website or the

host club

website as

available.

Best wishes to Justin Gassner The following message is from the Cycling SA website:

Unfortunately one of our members and regular competitors has been involved in an acci-

dent. Justin Gassner was riding in the western suburbs when a car collided with him. Justin

suffered severe lacerations to his face and was admitted to hospital where he required lots

of stitches. I have spoken with Justin's dad and am very happy to advise that Justin is now

at home recovering.

Justin is a fine young man and a very talented rider and he will bounce back well.

We wish Justin a speedy recovery.

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P A G E 5

Left: Tessa Manning, PACC CycloCross

Photo: Adam Wood

www.adamwood.com.au

Below: Sam Crayford on Willunga Hill

Photo: Genine Hallandal, KCC website

Cycling Pics of the Month

Newsletter by Janine Paris & Tessa Manning: mtmanning@adam.com.au

Upcoming Events Source: http://www.sa.cycling.org.au/

2 Oct NCC Graded Criterium Series (Open & Juniors), Victoria Park

2 Oct Rendition Homes Cycling Series #1, Victoria Park

5 Oct PACC Track Racing - Senior Riders Only, Adelaide Super-Drome

5-9 Oct National Masters Road Championships, Ballarat

7 Oct South Coast Cycling Club Track, Edwardstown

7-16 Oct 13th Australian Masters Games

8 Oct Alex Roberts Classic - Mt Gambier C & TC

8 Oct SHMCC Track Racing - Junior Riders Only, Adelaide Super-Drome

9 Oct SA Kermesse State Championships, Mt Gambier C & TC

14 Oct South Coast Cycling Club Track, Edwardstown

16 Oct NCC Graded Criterium Series (Open & Juniors), Victoria Park

16 Oct Rendition Homes Cycling Series #2, Victoria Park

19 Oct PACC Track Racing - Senior Riders Only, Adelaide Super-Drome

21 Oct South Coast Cycling Club Track, Edwardstown

22 Oct SHMCC Track Racing - Junior Riders Only, Adelaide Super-Drome