PDCC “Classics” Team

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At PDCC WE RACE, and the reason we do this is to achieve our goals which are 

VISION
Become the number one road cycling club in Western Australia though offering members value and encouragement

MISSION
To provide safe and enjoyable cycle racing and social opportunities for all cyclists in the Peel community.

This is the reason we are building a Classics Team. There is a significant difference between racing club races, and the Classic events within WA. The “Classics” are the key open events executed by clubs to bring the best of the cycling community to compete. They are tough races, and very competitive.

PDCC offers a significant amount of club racing, and we also want to support the Classic events around the state by bringing a team together.

In 2020 the classic events we target will be
1. Tom Lowry Memorial
2. Goldfield Cyclassic
3. Collie Donnybrook
4. Peel Classic
6. The Beverley
7. Tour of Margaret River.
8. There may be other events we target through out the year.

Membership with the “PDCC Classics Team” will be open to all members of PDCC, however there will be specific rules and expectations that members must follow. There is no specific expectation commitment to attending training rides, or to commit to attend every event.

What is in it for you?

You will feel the inherent pride for racing for your club, you will develop lifelong friendships with people with similar goals. You will have an absolute ball.

You may come and go as you please, but you must follow our rules which are –

Classics Team Training Ride

  1. You MUST be a member of Peel Districts Cycling Club to attend the organised PDCC Classics Team training ride. (Any category)
  2. You MUST wear the current PDCC Club Kit on the training ride. (you will only be excused if you have a kit on order)
  3. You MUST follow the directions of our club captain Colin Rose, and other officials throughout the ride.
  4. You MUST enjoy yourself.

Classics Team Racing Rules

  1. You MUST be a PRIMARY RACE member of Peel Districts Cycling Club to race as a PDCC Team Member.
  2. You MUST wear the current PDCC Club Kit during the race event
  3. You MUST follow the directions of our club captain Colin Rose, and other officials throughout the ride.
  4. You MUST enjoy yourself, and the camaraderie of the team.

The Classics Team Managers will be responsible for organising team training rides, logistics and support from the club, they are –

Colin Rose – Club Captain – colinrose58@bigpond.com
Michael Vreeken – radarlive@live.com.au
Martin Thurlby – mthurlby619@hotmail.com

The first event is the Tom Lowry Memorial to be held in early May. The training will be tailored for the next event. Training will commence on Australia Day with a training ride to the Australia Day Crits. Stay tuned for details.

There is a Facebook Group dedicated to the team to organise training rides and logistics, you can join the group here – 

Our goal is to offer pathways for our members into bigger racing opportunities. We want to be successful so that our members are targeted by bigger / professional teams looking to bolster their ranks. This is one of our key measures of success.

Good luck team.

WE RACE.