Club News
Update from Cam Wright
Cam Wright gives us a brief summary of his experience over the past three months in Europe and expresses how grateful he is to the RATS Cycling Club for their ongoing support. I had a great time overseas where I had my first race in Kirchberg, Austria, my first taste...
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Chicks in the Sticks – NEW DATE AND VENUE
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday 21st October 2018 After careful consideration we have chosen REDLANDS TRACK PARK (also known as “Scribbly Gums Conservation Area”) as the new home for CITS 2018! Soon we will release a map revealing the event course. The 9km track will be fun,...
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Club kit available for order
RATS Cycling Club Cycling Kit store is open for business. Head over to https://cuoreteamshop.com.au/ratscc/?v=6cc98ba2045f and use password ratscc18 Get your orders in by 9pm Sunday, 2 September to allow delivery by mid...
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Chicks in the Sticks postponed
Unfortunately CITS has been postponed. Official advice from the Event Committee and Commissarie is that the tracks are too dangerous. CITS is a participation focused event and is aimed at having fun and encouraging new riders to this sport we love. Your entry will...
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Having a crack at CITS event
I am relatively new to the world of cycling and can at times find it overwhelming. Since joining many bike pages on social media, my eyes have been opened to a whole underground community that I never knew about. There are so many different types of cycling, and even...
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Inspirational cyclist Rachel Edwards talks about her love of MTB
How long have you been riding bikes? About 15 years - I only got into riding in my late 20's and got my first MTB when I was 30. You ride MTB and road? Preference? I ride both. I started with triathlon and moved to MTB. Then a few years on, I took up some road...
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Winner Holly Harris shares her thoughts on Bayview Blast
A week ago, interstate champion cyclist Holly Harris won the National Marathon Series 94km race in a time of 4:53:15. She was up against a solid contingent of elite women marathon races battling it out in the muddy conditions. Holly has graciously allowed us to...
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Bayview Blast 2018, was the best!
They came, they saw, they Blasted! Or, as one rider put it: “I went for a ride on my bike, I had fun, other people were riding bikes too, the course was great, I got some socks too! And when I finished I got a burger and a drink. Then I won some beers.” Can’t beat...
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RATS member Momo Frank Marathon Nationals champion for third time
After a fantastic season with an Overall Win in the National XCO Series in the very competitive Under 17 age group, a second place at XCO National Championships and a third place at Oceanias, RATS member Momo Frank was very happy to defend his U17 Marathon National...
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Endurance ride update from Matt Powell
Suffering on an endurance ride like the ones below and 24-hour racing (Go Lonnie!) is a very personal experience and is best done with someone you trust. On 13 and 14 January this year, three mates Lachlan Murray, Cameron Wickbold and Jonny Ayres headed out for a ride...
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