2009 Lake Hume Challenge

The date and routes for the 2009 Lake Hume Challenge have been released. To be run on 24th October 2009, the three courses are:

• Weir Wall Waddle (40km)
• Kergunyah Cruise (90km)
• Kancoona Climb (185km)

The event is organised by the Rotary Club of Bellbridge and Lake Hume with proceeds going to the Wodonga Hospital. Entries open soon.

Tour de France not too far away

In the lead up to the Tour de France, Damian Watson of Chron's Crusaders (CP news 22.11.08) was relaxing in Dubai airport yesterday awaiting his connection to London. He'll be riding each stage of the TDF course exactly one month prior to the real event. Keep up to date with Damians progress at www.thecrusaders.com.au. All the best Damian.

UCI Road World Championships 2010

The UCI RWC 2010 was launched last Tuesday at Federation Square, describing the road race as "City-Rural-City" as it proceeds from Melbourne to Geelong. The 3 time trial events will be conducted over 2 courses in Geelong covering the town center, gardens and suburbs. Keep up to date by visiting www.melbourne2010.com.au.

Cycling Profiles is proud to be the mapping supplier to Melbourne 2010.

Northern Combine 3 Day Tour

The Eric Hall Northern Suburbs 3 Day Tour is on again this Queens Birthday long weekend 6,7 and 8th of June. Cycling Profiles is proud to again be the map sponsor. You can check out the stage details and maps right here. Also continue to look at the Northern Combine website for all the event details.

The 2009 road racing season is about to get underway in just under 4 weeks.

CycleSport Victoria events kick off with the Tour of Southern Grampians for seniors and the Alpe d'Buffalo for juniors on the weekend of the 4-5th of April. Two weeks later, the Baw Baw Classic takes place on 18th April. The altered route takes the riders to the east near Shady Creek before returning onto the Main Neerim Rd then heading over Vespers Hill, through Icy Creek and Tanjil Bren before the 11% (av) climb up Baw Baw.

The Northern Combine 19 race season commences on the 18th April at Lancefield tackling the Burke and Wills Circuit (Lancefield-Pastoria). There are some new circuits and start locations. More information later when available.

Visitors to the Cycling Profiles website will realise that several regions covered by the cycling maps have now been devastated by bushfire. To assist those affected communities please give to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. For more information and to find out more ways you can help, please visit the Red Cross bushfire information page.

Donations
Freecall 1800 811 700
Online www.redcross.org.au

Cycling Profiles Welcomes A'qto

Cycling Profiles is pleased to welcome a'qto as an advertising partner. A'qto is a new Melbourne based fashion sportswear label that is producing men's streetwear and accessories with designs specific to cycling and cyclists. Their aim is to design and then produce garments that reflect the passion of the many serious and not so serious riders, while taking inspiration from European road racing. Have a closer look at www.aqto.com.au

Amy's Ride 2009 - Ride with your heroes while supporting road safety for cyclists.

Support the Amy Gillett Foundation road safety initiatives by joining in the Amy’s Ride on January 4th 2009.  Starting in Geelong and taking in the beautiful scenery of the Bellarine Peninsular the event has ride options of 120km, 65km, 22km and a 1km kids loop so there are rides for all the family.  Not only will you support a great cause but you will have a the chance to ride with champions like Cadel Evans and Phil Anderson plus all the teams from the Bay Classic, 100 of Australia’s best cyclists all riding with you.

Money raised from the ride goes to supporting the Amy Gillett Foundation’s programs to reduce the incidence of death and injury between motorists and cyclists.  These initiatives including teaching learner drivers about motorist – cyclist safety, educating children and parents on purchasing correctly fitting bikes, helmets and accessories, standardising bicycle training Australia wide and a range of education and research programs to increase motorist and cyclist awareness and respect.

What has Crohn's disease and the Tour de France got in common?

The answer is Damien Watson. I met Damian today at Cyclismo and what he plans to do is ride the TDF 2009 course in full. He'll do it day for day, stage for stage, finishing stage 21 just before the pros start. He's been able to rope in his best friend, his folks and his girlfriend for support. Why? To raise awareness for Crohn's disease which both Damian and his dad suffer. Damien's after 10,000 people on his e-news subscription.
So to learn more and perhaps subscribe to the e-news please go to www.thecrusaders.com.au.