03/07/2004 Local riders too good on home territory for country Victorian field Warragul riders John Mackenzie and Chris Hunt proved to be too strong on their home turf by winning the Country Road Championship Open and Masters 4 titles respectively on Saturday. In fields featuring riders from all over Victoria, …
12/06 – 16/06/2004 The best Gippsland has to offer: strong riders, good weather, friendly atmosphere, and exciting competition on great racing circuits emerged for the Queens Birthday weekend annual 3 Days of Gippsland Tour. Warragul Cycling Club was well represented in all men’s, women’s and junior racing grades, with their …
19/06/2004 Torrential downpours and gale force winds are usually sound justification for keeping the bike stashed away from road cycle competition. It was precisely these conditions leading up to the race start on Saturday at Picnic Point, the host location for a rare season combine race with Melbourne-based club Carnegie …
15/05/2004 Cyclists were not prepared for the lack of rain, hail and wind as the usual conditions made way for fine weather at Shady Creek on Saturday. D- Grade headed off to complete two laps of the Shady Creek, Stuhrs Rd. circuit with the biggest field of the day and …
01/05/2004 A last-minute hail storm persuaded many Warragul riders to turn back home rather than head out to Shady Creek for a scratch race on Saturday afternoon. Having had no club race the previous week due to the Baw Baw Classic, a committed bunch keen for a race no matter …
20/03/2004 Kim Spunner clenched his first ever race victory in an eventful D grade scratch race by holding off Bill Frew after an extended sprint finish. Earlier, the D grade race completely stopped when Brendan Pridmore fell at the 10km mark, sustaining gravel rash and an injured shoulder. In other …
29/11/2003 The hot weather and blustery south-westerly winds on Saturday afternoon did little to deter Warragul cyclists from competing at the Shady Creek circuit. For a refreshing change the circuit was not plagued by the rain, cold and sheets of hail that it has become renowned for in 2003. Twenty-four …
02/08/2003 The Creek was not so shady on Saturday as the cyclists gathered in magnificent sunshine for the start of the days racing. Some prepared by rolling around the start finish area, others extended their warm up by riding out to the race. No matter what their preparation, in just …
