The Broken Spoke Official Newsletter of the Department of Cycling Edition 1, January 2011
Get a “Sneak Peak” at the new DoC Kit
FR E CY E CL TO IS AL TS L
Catch up on all the latest DoC info in our newsletter
100k Flyer Preview Exclusive photos of the The “Trash Heap” & so much more.... Three up TT
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Chairmans Welcome
This Edition
Welcome to the first edition of the DoC newsletter. Our magazine gives us an opportunity to show you more details of what the club is up to, keep members informed and have a bit of a laugh.
Three up TT
I would love to hear any feedback and/or suggestions for the upcoming issues and please feel free to send photos.
Meet Gazza
With lots of events coming up and hopefully plenty of fine weather, keep an eye on the website for event updates and scheduled rides.
Meet our Road Delegate
I am pleased to announce that Gordon & Kirsty from GMC Coaching have offered to help out with our bunch rides from time to time as well as run some skills sessions.
GMC Coaching Kirsty's Korner Te Rangi Hiroa Project Jafakids Update Events Page DoC Kit “Sneak Peak� Rider Profile Trash Heap
I hope you enjoy the read, I have certainly enjoyed putting it together. Cheers, Jeff
2011 Committee Chairman Secretary Treasurer Events Manager Road Delegate MTB Delegate Membership Avantiplus Rep Events/Sponsorship Jafakids Rep. Jafakids Rep.
Jeff Webb Sue Turk Rob Norcross Rochelle Young Tony Kelly Gary Hutchinson Justine Crutchley Catherine Webb Barb Jackson Paul Burgess Sadie Parker
Caption Competition What is Allan thinking???? Send your ideas to jeff@avantipluscycles.co.nz, best one gets a prize.
Three Up TT the most fun event of the season!
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Coach Profile: Gordon McCauley New Zealand born and bred cyclist with an amazing record 2006 New Zealand Road Cyclist of the year 5 times New Zealand Elite Road Cycling Champion 3 times New Zealand Elite Time Trial Champion 2 times Oceania Elite Time Trial Champion 1 time Oceania Elite Road race Champion 1 time New Zealand Elite Criterium Champion Commonwealth Games TT Bronze medalist (Melbourne 2006) 2005 Oceania Pro Tour winner
Having taken up cycling as a 14 year old, Gordy developed into a New Zealand cycling legend earning his qualifications from over 550 race win’s around the world. For Gordy cycling is more than just a sport, it’s his passion Gordy says “What better way to share the valuable knowledge and the tricks I have learned along the way, than by helping people achieve their own goals”. To contact Gordon email gordon@gmccoaching.com
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Coach Profile: Kirsty Robb New Zealand born and bred cyclist with a proven record 4 x New Zealand National time trial champion Winner Chrono Champenois Trophee European, France Winner Stage 6 Tour of Holland Winner Omloop de Kempen, Holland Winner Profonde van Made, Holland 2nd in GC for the Tour de Bretagne, France 3rd Stage 1 Tour de A’lude, France
Kirsty made her first NZ representative team at 15 and by 21 was signing her first professional road contract in Europe. She raced professionally for over 4 years in Europe and knows how to race and train smart. Kirsty has a successful career in physiotherapy, the idea of joining GMC Coaching was born when helping Gordy during the 2010 season. Kirsty says “I've always wanted to give back something to a sport that has given me so much, with GMC Coaching giving me the opportunity to do this I look forward to working with you on your next cycling goal”. To contact Kirsty email kirsty@gmccoaching.com
Physio Tip Foot Stretch
Use your hand to curl your toes, pull your foot into a pointed position and then while keeping it pointed pull the front of your foot towards the ceiling. ● You should feel the stretch across the front of your foot and ankle joint. ●
Gordon: 021 280 7778
Kirsty: 021 0200 7878
Kirsty's Korner..... So.... whats up with my feet? Ever get that hot burning feeling in the balls of your feet after a long ride? Apart from painting your toe nails most of us tend to neglect our feet however if your feet aren’t comfortable on a ride chances are the rest of you isn’t either. Hot burning balls of your feet Generally occurs more in the summer months. In-between the metatarsal bones in the base of your foot are little fluid filled cushions called bursa's. These are there to act as cushions between the bones and also protect little nerve endings in the same area. In the summer heat your feet can swell making your cycling shoes tighter than usual this can cause your bursa to be squashed and this combined with the lack of cushioning in a cycling shoe can lead to inflammation of the bursa. When bursa get inflamed they swell up which in turn makes them more compressed and pushes on the nerve endings they are trying to protect, hence that burning pain onsets. How do I get around this? Don’t buy that size too small cycling shoe just because it’s a great deal on sale, a good fitting shoe should give you the ability to loosen or tighten the shoe accordingly. Make sure you aren’t pedalling toe down (rigid ankle with toes pointed) this will lead to increased pressure on the forefoot, your cycling shoe sole is rigid on purpose so that you can weight bear through your whole foot to produce power not just the toe. Try an innersole with a metatarsal dome – this will help spread the bones of the foot decreasing pressure on the bursas. Ice your feet after a ride to help settle any inflammation. If the pain persists have a chat with your physio or podiatrist you may need a custom made orthotic or some mobilizing work on the joints in your foot. Ask Kirsty..... Is there a cycling related training or physio topic you would like to hear more on? Please e-mail Jeff a brief description and we'll do our best to have Kirsty respond in a later edition (please do not contact Kirsty direct)
Te Rangi Hiroa Project Update What is the Te Rangi Hiroa Project? The area by Birdwood Road is being developed by the Council as a community cycling hub. The Department of Cycling is leading this in collaboration with the BMX club. So how are things progressing? With the new Auckland Council in place work can now begin on securing leases for the land in the area and to begin construction of the footbridge to the proposed MTB area. The Te Rangi Hiroa development (or Birdwood Reserve) has been identified by the new Auckland Council as an area/project that they want to fast track in light of the wide range of benefits it will provide to the community. The Council is working with engineers to identify the most appropriate place to build the access bridge, this will be completed by the end of January. As soon as that is done, we will start the process of going out to tender to have the bridge built and installed. At the same time we are working with Sport Waitakere to apply to SPARC for additional funding not only for Birdwood Reserve but also to fund a full time position to encourage participation in cycling in Auckland, particularly out west. It is an exciting time as this project has a high profile within Council and with the recent announcement that the Trusts Stadium is the preferred venue for the Auckland velodrome (if Auckland is successful in being awarded the rights to build it), it's a great time to be cycling in Auckland! If anyone is interested in being involved with the Birdwood Reserve please contact Jamie at jamie@deptofcycling.com
Gazza returns to DoC committee Hi Gary Hutchinson here, also known as Gazza or Popa Hutch. This year I have undertaken to be the mountain bike delegate for DoC. This is my 3rd year involved with the club and I have really enjoyed myself thus far. I got into road riding 5 years ago through the help of my brother Shane, and through the enthusiasm of Jakub and a lot of tree hugging have discovered the joy’s of riding in the forest. My aim this year is to work with the Jafakids committee to help with upcoming events and to encourage more roadies and their families to go ride in the forest. The plan is to have some entry-level rides, and a couple of family days at Woodhill, oh and of course have a heap of fun. Hope to see you on the trails soon. Cheers, Popa Hutch
Nationals Action
The Jafakids have been busy racing over the last few months, we caught up with Head Coach Sadie Parker-Wynyard to get the low-down some of the latest race results. New Zealand's premier competitive national series of mountain bike racing launched this month in Tauranga and Napier. January and February each year see the sport’s national body Mountain Bike NZ delivering its events portfolio, which comprises the NZ MTB Cup covering events in both islands, with the Mountain Bike National Championships forming the highlight of the summer race program at the end of February. JAFAKIDS and Coaches took on the best of NZ in scorching temperatures at the North Island rounds with some great results. With top quality fields in all categories the Jafakids are looking good as the series moves to the South Island. Keep up the good work!! Sadie P Want to know more about Jafakids? Check out the Jafakids tab on the DoC website for news, rides, calendar and joining info.
Nationals Placings U19 Men ● Harley Going 3rd Tga, 2nd Napier ● Ian Burgess 7th Tga ● Elliot Pearce 6th Tga U19 Women ● Sophiemarie Bethell 2nd DH ● Natalie Retief 3rd Tga, 3rd Napier U17 ● Tom Coombes 5th ● Kurt Standen 6th ● Peter Bethell 8th ● Callum McElroy 10th U15 ● Harriett Beaven 4th Elite Mens ● Coach Nick Miller 12th Tga, 15th Napier ● Adrian Retief 7th Tga, 16th Napier Elite Wmns ● Sasha Smith 4th Tga, 8th Napier ● Sadie P (on stolen Bike) 8th Master 3 Mens ● Coach Martyn Pearce (the chosen one) 2nd
The “Flyer” promises to be a popular event again this year and DoC will be there in force with many riders out for redemption after last years testing conditions. Race entries are open now - spaces in the DoC camp are limited. If you've not already registered an interest - be quick!! Due to its popularity, the supported package for this event is for DoC members only. We will be following the same format as last year including the tent site at the finish, remember we will be dropping the bikes in Rotorua on the way down.
“We had such a great time last year – even the ride was OK” Last years trip was an absolute blast, this year will be just as memorable. If you are interested in joining the team contact Rochelle about getting involved. Once details are confirmed, we shall require payment to confirm your place. Even if you don't want to ride we would love to talk to you about helping out.
DoC Events Jan-July Round Taranaki 29th Jan - Fully Supported The Rev 19th Feb - Unsupported Colville Connection (MTB) 12th March - Supported 100k Flyer 2nd April - Fully Supported Cycle for Life 1st May - Unsupported Moonride (MTB Teams) 14th May - Supported Oki Doki 31st July - Fully Supported For more details about DoC supported rides contact rochelle@deptofcycling.com or visit the website deptofcycling.com
Meet our Road Delegate Many of you will know Tony and probably even ridden with him on a Sunday ride, you may even know he was the first to be dubbed “KING of SPEED”. Often we don't get to know more about a person than what comes up on a ride so here is a little insight for you. My name is Tony, known as Kells I was born in Auckland. Came out west, it’s here I really feel the best Half Irish, half Dalmatian mix, which can really get me in a fix Once my juices start to flow, I’ve kissed the blarney stone you know I trained to be a teacher first, but now I paint for better or worst A father to three lovely girls all making their own ways in the world My sporting high light might seem lame, carrying the commonwealth flame for the 1990 games It was recorded on TV, but I didn’t make celebrity A dozen ran and I was one, it was long and hard but it was fun I came to cycling late in life and mostly I can blame the wife My knees no longer like to run and Touch Rugby was no longer fun She sent me to the doc to see, that’s when I met the great JC I realized that I did like, when he told me to get “on my bike” It’s cost me heaps to get me fit, the bike, the saddle and the kit Now Taupo, Naki and the Rev, the Oki Doki and The Flyer The Tuesday sessions and Thursday trials, the Sunday ride and Saturday spin Mean that I am more often out, not in I guess I used to have a life, and even saw my beloved wife Now I have to write this stuff for DoC - what a load of poppycock Now I aspire to be like Lance and get a free ticket to France But I admit it would be a dream, the yellow jersey on our great DoC team. Photos by Tony Words by Lorraine
Slimming black guarantees positive comments about your Bum! (or the perfect background for a wide load sign)
SNEAK PEAK Check out the proposed new DoC kit The time has come for us to have our own gear, while the design is still to be confirmed the plan is to have Jerseys, Bibs, Shorts and Vests available for the 100K Flyer. Once the design is finalized we will be able to take orders. Pricing will be confirmed soon and availability will be limited to members only for the first order. We are not in a position to carry any stock so register your interest now by email to jeff@avantipluscycles.co.nz Sizing will be the same as the Avantiplus Waitakere kit.
RIDER PROFILE This edition featuring Jim Goodwin (62) - the man
THE TRASH HEAP
This months best trash talk and other happenings
with the most conspicuous running style in the world
Quote of the month:
of triathlon.
You know you've trained hard if you utter the phrase
Born:
Auckland
“Hey legs my Jeff hurts”
Riding:
30 years
Thursday Points– top 5
How Many Bikes: 5 Family: 3 Daughters 1 Granddaughter Favourite place to ride:
1st Paul Turner (20pts) 1st= Peter Donovan (20pts) 3rd Todd Hewllet (15pts) 3rd= Andrew Sylvester (15pts) 5th= Cliff Elliott, Grant Blewett, Steph Mohi, Morgan Smith, Brian Mumme (12pts)
West Auckland
Who will be the next “King” after the Naki?
Current Interests:
Gusto's pick Andrew Fletcher 4hrs
Swimming, Running, Cycling,
Ian Charteris has taken
Dancing (Ballroom and Latin)
the first steps to retaining the “Most Supportive Rider” award stopping to help out 2 fallen riders. Accidents seem to follow Ian or is the other way around?
Current Riding Goals: Challenge Wanaka, Taupo Ironman, K2, Taupo, TT's, Thursday Night Races Biggest Achievements: 12 Taupo Ironmans 4 Wanaka Challenges, 1 Roth Ironman (Germany) Life Member Auckland Swimming (National Swimming Referee) World Age Group Long Distance Triathlon (Canberra 2006) Want a real Challenge!! take on the annual “BIG JIM” weekend this October: Fri - Auckland Harbour Crossing, Sat – K2, Sun – Auckland Marathon
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SOCIAL CYCLING CALENDAR End of month drinks - Friday 28th Jan - Friday 25th Feb from 5:30pm @ Bar159, Lincoln Road
DoC/Avantiplus Waitakere Bunch Guidelines In an effort to bring a better level of control to our rides we have put together some guidelines and come up with a Doc Bunch Riding Mission Statement: To ride together as a team and in a disciplined bunch that enables all our rides to be enjoyable, safe and effective as we all go farther and faster. To practice safe riding, and be considerate and supportive to all those we share the road with.
In the Bunch:
On Race day:
On the Front: Responsible for pointing out obstacles, indicating direction and speed changes. Responsible for smooth pace and consistent effort.
When a group of riders work together much higher speeds can be achieved than that of a individual rider. The best way to do this is to form a pace line. The formation is similar to a chain, where the rolling off the front occurs at a speed set by the lead rider.
In the Middle: Responsible for passing signals from the front to the back and vice-versa. Responsible for maintaining a consistent gap between riders. On the Back: Responsible for calling out information about traffic approaching from behind “CAR BACK”. Responsible for calling out information about the bunch such as punctures, or if the bunch splits “EASY”. When the bunch gets back together after a split or lights etc “ALL ON”. All Riders Hold your line. Keep Your “Eyes Up” Looking ahead will give you more time to react. DON'T ½ wheel or overlap the rider in front of you. This is unsafe!! DON'T Spend too long on the front. 5km is plenty. For more information click on the “Knowledge Hub” tab on the DoC website
The rider always rolls off to the side the wind is coming from. The rider rolling off immediately starts softpedaling to drop speed. The rider coming through does not pick up speed. Riders in the slower pace line must stay on the wheel. Do not stop pedaling. If you cannot do a turn stay out of the pace line.
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