Even with the forecast inclement weather and other races on the weekend there was almost 75 riders racing at the Dog Hill circuit in Baldivis last Saturday. With ages ranging from 11 to well into their seventies. Experience was equally varied with some were racing their first races and Theo Yates returning after winning two …
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Race report – Serpentine 6 June 2015
There was a great turn out of almost 100 riders at Serpentine last Saturday. A large number of visitors saw 30 riders in A grade and a very tough race for the locals. While there was constant attacking, team tactics meant it was always going to be a bunch sprint. Which was won by Connor …
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Race report – Dog Hill 9 May 2015
A big contingent of visitors, including a number of National Road Series (NRS) riders saw the largest ever A grade field in memory with 36 riders taking to the starting line in Baldivis. It was fast, with a 43kph average over the 75 kilometres of racing and furious with countless attacks. On the last lap …
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Race report – Casuarina 2nd May 2015
Road racing returned to the Casuarina short circuit for the first time in a number of years. This week also saw the return of E grade. Unfortunately, the message has not gotten out to all aspiring racers and Amelia Stones showed determination by completing four laps of an at times challenging 9 kilometre course accompanied …
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Race Report Dwellingup Handicap
The final Peel Districts Cycling Club road race of the season was a handicap race from Dwellingup to Pinjarra and return. The third group of riders, contained the 1st and 2nd in the previous Dwellingup handicap, under 15 riders Lachlan Connan and Jordan Dawson, were put into difficultly with their restricted gearing on the rapid …
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Race report, Pinjarra Classic and the State Junior Road Race Championship, 21 September 2014
The biggest races of the year for Peel District Cycling Club, the Pinjarra Classic and the State Junior Road Race Championship were run in the toughest conditions for cycling heavy rain and high wind as storm front move through on Sunday morning. The climb to Dwellingup was significant in all grades of the classics and …
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Race Report – Club Championships Dog Hill 13 September 2014
The club championship, saw the biggest field of club members this season. The beautiful weather would of helped, though for some an extra lap of the course for all grades in the club championships was going to be testing. A grade was an aggressive race, with a number of attacks and riders getting dropped. On …
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Serpentine 6 September 2014
With other races on the weekend and inclement weather, the number of riders was well down from usual. While the threat of heavy rain may of keep some riders away it was the strong winds that had a major impact on the racing. With a third of the course into a strong 40 kilometre an …
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Race Report Wandi 23 August 2014
Spring came early to Wandi with plenty of sunshine and warm weather, though an unseasonal strong westerly which made racing challenging. The first race was junior race, which was won by Taj Redjwell with Ethan Clark second. In the first couple of laps A grade quickly split in to two groups and while riders moved …
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Race Report Dog Hill 9 August 2014
The Peel District Cycling Club was sadden to hear of the passing of club member Lara Devenish. Lara will remembered for her infectious smile, sense of humour and was the first to welcome new riders. The first lap of each race at Dog Hill was neutralised, so all racers along with members of the Rockingham …
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