Welcome to the Southernvets
Southern Districts Veteran and Ladies Cycling Club is one of three Veteran cycling clubs in Adelaide. These veteran clubs are affiliated to Australian Veteran Cycling Council (AVCC) and races are conducted under its rules. The club was formed in 1980 and has about 150 active members.
This Week's Race
12 September, AHVCC Open, Wistow, see flyer
SAVCC Special general meeting immediately following the race presentations (see below).
Next Week's Race
19 September, Team handicap, Course 2
Get your team of 5 together this week and start developing your team tactics. Try to form teams of riders from the same grade where possible. Or enter individually as usual and you will be put into a team by the handicapper. Get entries in asap (preferably by Sunday 12 September) to allow time for teams to be notified and develop their tactics. The team handicap concept is explained here.
Notices
Summer Crit Series. Information on the 2010/11 summer crits is now available. There will be a 50s plus team series this year in addition to the usual elite teams series and graded races. Information available includes a flyer on the full series, race dates for the complete series, rules for the 50s plus teams and a registration form for the 50s plus series.
Craig Eadon. Craig came down at the finish on Sunday 22 August and suffered some serious injuries, chiefly a compound fracture of his hip joint, but also a fractured cheek bone, eye-socket and temple. He was taken by ambulance to Flinders Medical Centre and may remain there for several weeks (currently in room C5 Orthopaedics). He is in good spirits and would appreciate calls and visits. His recovery will be long but the best wishes of the club are with him.
National Titles. The AVCC National titles will be held in Canberra from 12-14 November 2010. Further information and registration is available online at www.actvets.cc or via normal mail on the forms available at the clubrooms from Sunday 29th Aug.
Notice of General Meeting of South Australian Veteran Cycling Council Incorporated .
Notice is given that a General Meeting of the South Australian Veteran Cycling Council Incorporated members will be held on Sunday, 12 September 2010 at 11.00am or as soon thereafter as presentation of medals has concluded. The General Meeting will be held at the Wistow Hall, Wistow, South Australia.
Business of the General Meeting
The purpose of the meeting is to consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolutions to approve a name change and amend the constitution.
Resolution: Proposed Name Change
to consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution: "That the name of the South Australian Veterans Cycling Council be changed
to South Australian Veterans Cycling Association"
Resolution: Proposed Constitutional Amendments
to consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution: "That the Constitution of South Australian Veterans Cycling Council be amended in the manner set out in the new Rules of Association tabled at the meeting and signed by the President for identification"
Prior to the meeting, a copy of the Rules of Association containing the Proposed Constitutional Amendments is available for inspection from the SAVCC.
A copy of the Rules of Association containing the Proposed Constitutional
Amendments will be available for inspection at the Meeting.
The new version and explanatory notes are also available here.
Recommendation
The Committee of the South Australian Veterans Cycling Council UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMEND that members vote in favour of the Resolution.
New riders, race etiquette and tactics. New riders or anyone unsure of race etiquette and tactics, particularly in handicap races, are urged to contact John Amos who has volunteered to tutor those interested in this area. Written information is also available in two articles on this site; bunch skills for cyclists and racing in bunches.
Important safety issues revisited.
New and renewal membership. A membership form for 2010 is available for download. Renewals were due on 1st January 2010. This year we are encouraging online renewals by downloading the form (a MS Word document), completing and emailing to the registrar. A signed hard copy can be brought to the club at your first race for 2010. Payment can be by EFT, cheque or cash and is required before your first race. If you are emailing your completed form please indicate your preferred method of payment (details for completing payment are on the form).
Marshalling 2010. Again every member is required to marshal at least once during the year unless you were elected to the committee at the AGM on 1st November 2009. This year however you will be able to opt out of marshalling by payment of a $50 levy. This money will be used to pay anyone who volunteers to do additional marshalling. You can indicate your preference when you complete your membership renewal.
Interested in a biking holiday in France?. Martin Refermat's cousin has some interesting ideas. Here is a link to his website