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25.01.2022 AND did we mention there is a participation grade? If you're interested in road racing but you aren't sure where to start, this is it! Come along and try it out, you won't regret it

25.01.2022 Have you registered for Sunday's kermesse yet? It's a great day out whether you're a seasoned racer or just getting started. If you want to know more, check out the race report from the last one at https://www.vikingscycling.org.au//race-report-sdtc-kerme/... Guarantee yourself a morning of fun and register now! entryboss.cc/races/6456 P.s. the coffee van will return

24.01.2022 La Grande Boucle (aka a trip around France) kicks off again this weekend. As usual, and for just a little bit of fun to get through your day to day monotony, people can throw together a fantasy cycling team and compare results at the Pickle. Fresh off his Giro victory, Steve will be attempting to go back to back by picking the best placed riders again...but other DS' are in the wings with their own teams and own aspirations of glory.... I'm banking on either Rog or Pog taking the win and have put all my eggs in their baskets. If you want to participate on this "edge of the seat" excitement, then log into www.velogames.com, register a team, and be sure to join the Vikings mini league (code 326204620). May the best team win! Matt

24.01.2022 Mandatory registration for VCC bunch rides update In line with ACT Government Health advice, Vikings Cycling Club are introducing a new registration system. All riders must check in using the Check In CBR app at the start of all Vikings bunch rides, there will be QR codes available to scan at the ANU bridge. ... If you don't start bunch rides from the ANU bridge or you can't see a QR code, simply enter the code 843505 into the Check In CBR app. If you don't have the app or a mobile phone, ask a friend to check you in. We will be phasing out Eventbrite entirely as we transition to the new system. We will honour all registrations already made via Eventbrite. One perk of rider registration over the last year is that we have been able to record numbers at events which we can then use when asking for more support and cycling infrastructure. We do not hold the information that goes to the Check In CBR app and will be losing access to this information. Therefore, we ask riders who want to help support cycling in Canberra, to also register on Entryboss - the same system we use for racing. Feel free to ask any questions about the new system! We thank all riders for registering for bunches and helping to keep our cycling community safe.

24.01.2022 A spectacular day South of Tharwa at Road Race 6 - Combined Club Champs! Canberra Cycling Club The scenery was stunning, as was the weather. A special shout out to Kaitlin McGuire who stepped up to be Race Director! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out, without them we couldn't run these events.... Provisional results: https://my.raceresult.com/161433/#0_2060A0 Check out the photos below and don't forget to tag yourself! Trenton Smith

23.01.2022 Reminder to register for the womens novice track program

23.01.2022 This week's PROD is the Nanima Loop (81 km loop). https://www.strava.com/routes/24198345 Meet up at ANU at 8am as usual. Depending on numbers and rider preferences we will break off into groups.... Due to the roadworks on Northbourne Ave, we'll be heading out on a similar route to the start of the Belco-sabi loop. From McCaughey St, turning left onto Masson St; left onto Foggatt St; and right onto Boldrewood/ Miller St. After the lights at MacArthur Ave turning right onto Banksia / Brigalow Sts and the all the way to turn left onto Mouat St and head through North Lyneham to join up with the Barton Hwy. Bunches will then head up Barton Hwy and continue past Gold Creek and Hall over the border into NSW to eventually turn right onto Nanima Rd. Then it is time to enjoy some rolling country hills until a right turn onto Murrumbateman Rd and then eventually right again onto Sutton Rd. Due to Sfoglia being closed on Sundays, the plan is to stop for a coffee and pie (optional but recommended) at Sutton Bakery. Following coffee we'll then head home via the Federal Hwy service road and back into town. As always. please register for the ride at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vikings-cycling-club-registrat and please ensure you bring all essentials such as hydration, nutrition, tubes, pump etc for a long country ride.

22.01.2022 **WOMEN'S TRACK CYCLING NOVICE PROGRAM - REGOS CLOSE THIS THURSDAY!** REGISTER HERE! https://entryboss.cc/races/5524 If you've ever been curious about zooming around a velodrome, the women's novice track program is the chance for you! The sessions will allow women, girls and nonbinary riders to develop their track awesomeness in an environment supported by experienced female coaches and mentors. Please do not be afraid to come and try track for the first time - most of the pa...rticipants will be either trying it for the first time or returning after a break! The sessions will will run over 6 weeks on **Saturday mornings** from **3 October - 7 November** at the Narrabundah velodrome and are open to all women, girls and non-binary riders. Sessions will go from **9:00-10:30am**. We can provide track bikes for you to borrow! The cost of the entire program is only **$30 for Vikings members and $60 for non-members!** What a steal! You will need a Cycling Australia licence but these are available for as little as $5 per month https://cycling.org.au/membership/join-now Email [email protected] if you have any questions. If you have a track bike, you’re welcome to use it. If not, we have a selection of club bikes for participants to use, so please provide your bike size in the survey (in the rego form) to assist with stocking bikes. See more

22.01.2022 This week’s Sunday’s PROD is Mountain Creek Rd out and back. https://www.strava.com/routes/24178698 Starting at ANU, as usual at 8am, we will be heading out (in one group to start with) towards Stromlo via Commonwealth Ave - Adelaide Ave - Cotter Road. For the south siders, the bunch will swing past the Stromlo Pavilion around 8.30-8.45am. Depending on numbers, riders will then split into at least two groups (fast/slower), then head down Uriarra Road towards Uriarra Crossing.... After the bridge (before the climb out), turn right onto Fairlight Rd and head up into NSW, turning right on Mountain Creek Rd. (regroup here) It's then another 6km to the top of the climb where the first turnaround point is for the slower groups. The faster group will proceed along Mountain Creek Rd for about 15km to the Ledgers Creek Homestead and turn around there. It's then all about retracing your steps, back up the 3 Sisters then finish at the Handlebar for coffee and a jaffle. As the ride will be outside of Canberra, please ensure you pack enough water, food and spares to be self-sufficient. Don't forget to register athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/vikings-cycling-club-registration-tickets-123102223063?aff=ebdssbeac and stay Covid aware. See more

22.01.2022 You can race, you can participate, no matter what you do... register here! https://entryboss.cc/races/4914

22.01.2022 We had a blast this morning with the inaugural women's novice track cycling program. 21 women have signed up and we're almost running out of bikes! If you missed the chance to sign up for this program, keep an eye out for the mixed novice track cycling program later in the year. Updates on weekly women's rides are posted here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1787450301486049

21.01.2022 Uriarra Roubaix This Sunday 27 Sept, a very special road race is taking place. Don't miss out! Read more and register here: https://entryboss.cc/races/4910

20.01.2022 We are postponing the October Monthly Women's Social Ride to Tuesday 13th October due to the predicted rain this Tuesday! Please spread the word - we look forward to seeing all female and non-binary riders for a nice, dry and wonderfully social ride on Tuesday 13th! We will also be running two bunches on the day to cater to all ability levels, so bring your friends https://www.facebook.com/events/642198930023455?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

20.01.2022 This week's Sunday PROD route is the Mountain Creek Rd out and back. https://www.strava.com/routes/24178698 Starting at ANU, as usual at 8am, we will be heading out (in one group to start with) towards Stromlo via Commonwealth Ave - Adelaide Ave - Cotter Road.... For the south siders, the bunch will swing past the Stromlo Pavilion around 8.30-8.45am. Depending on numbers, riders will then split into at least two groups (fast/slower), then head down Uriarra Road towards Uriarra Crossing. After the bridge (before the climb out), turn right onto Fairlight Rd and head up into NSW, turning right on Mountain Creek Rd. (regroup here) It's then another 6km to the top of the climb where the first turnaround point is for the slower groups. The faster group will proceed along Mountain Creek Rd for about 15km to the Ledgers Creek Homestead and turn around there. It's then all about retracing your steps, back up the 3 Sisters then finish at the Handlebar for coffee and a jaffle. As the ride will be outside of Canberra, please ensure you pack enough water, food and spares to be self-sufficient. Don't forget to register at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vikings-cycling-club-regist and stay Covid aware.

19.01.2022 Can you help with First Aid tomorrow at crits? If so, please read below!

18.01.2022 This Wednesday (30 Sept) is the Gravelsabi our favourite monthly gravel ride. This month the Gravelsabi is going back to its roots with the original route: https://www.strava.com/routes/6252639 A few days before what would have been Gears and Beers, come along to celebrate all things gravel.... Starting at the normal time and place - 6am ANU. 1 or 2 groups depending on numbers, no drop. The road Wasabi will run as usual. No matter what you choose, make sure you register! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vikings-cycling-club-registrat

16.01.2022 Its hammer time!!!

15.01.2022 You’ve got mail! Vikings members, you should have received the VCC 2021 Membership survey in your email inbox by now. We want to hear what you have to say about the club, the rides, racing or any events the club provides. ... The survey is short, anonymous and will help us shape the future of the club. So check your email and complete the survey before 5pm 20 Feb.

15.01.2022 Women's novice track cycling program Registration closes this week so if you haven't signed up yet, do so now before it's too late! If you're putting it off due to nerves, dont worry, everyone is nervous about their first time on a velodrome. And if they say they aren't, either they are lying or they are a child with no concept of fear! ... This will be a group of like minded individuals - supported and encouraged by experienced coaches. Track cycling benefits: - new friends - better bike handling skills - improves your cadence free wheeling - increases fitness - adds to your general awesomeness You will see these benefits on the roadie/mountain bike etc etc. And quite frankly, it's also enormous fun! No potholes, cars or roos make for a very enjoyable ride. The below post contains more details.

15.01.2022 Gravelsabi! 6am, Wednesay starting at the ANU. 1 or 2 groups depending on numbers, no drop.... This month we will head out towards Ainslie.

14.01.2022 SUNDAY PROD Can't believe it's been 4 weeks! We are back to the Mountain Creek Rd out and back route. https://www.strava.com/routes/24178698... Starting at ANU, as usual at 8am, we will be heading out (in one group to start with) towards Stromlo via Commonwealth Ave - Adelaide Ave - Cotter Road. For the south siders, the bunch will swing past the Stromlo Pavilion around 8.40am. Depending on numbers, riders will then split into at least two groups (fast/slower), then head down Uriarra Road towards Uriarra Crossing. After the bridge (before the climb out), turn right onto Fairlight Rd and head up into NSW, turning right on Mountain Creek Rd. (regroup here) It's then another 6km to the top of the climb where the first turnaround point is for the slower groups. The faster group will proceed along Mountain Creek Rd for about 15km to the Ledgers Creek Homestead and turn around there. It's then all about retracing your steps, back up the 3 Sisters then finish at the Handlebar for coffee and a jaffle. As the ride will be outside of Canberra, please ensure you pack enough water, food and spares to be self-sufficient. Don't forget to register and stay Covid aware.

13.01.2022 Uriarra Roubaix preparation checklist - Sun 27 Sept: 1. Pack spare tubes (more than you think you need) 2. Put on durable tyres 3. Let out a sigh of relief when you see how good the weather forecast is ... 4. Another sigh of relief when you see how flat the course is! 5. Yet ANOTHER sigh of relief when you realise there are no cobbles at this Roubaix. Note: A section of the course is unsurfaced which is part of the fun! 6. Register: https://entryboss.cc/races/4910 - we recommend reading the tips in the rego link so you are fully prepared for this epic race The Uriarra Roubaix is like no other race in Canberra - it's going to be a sensational day so get amongst it and register NOW before rego closes tonight!

13.01.2022 This week's route will be Lake George return. https://www.strava.com/routes/24198966 Meeting up at ANU North Rd/University Ave bridge for an 8am start. Depending on numbers and rider preference, we’ll split into medium/fast and party bunches.... As Northbourne Ave is now smooth and free from roadworks, the route will revert to the old route through Turner. Onto McCaughey/Macpherson Sts to the end and turn right onto MacAuthur Ave. From there, turning left onto Northbourne Ave and head out of town up the Federal Hwy. First regroup point is at the top of the Federal Hwy climb. After leaving ACT on the Federal Hwy, we'll get on the service road at the Eaglehawk servo and head up to Sutton Rd where we will rejoin the Fed for a brief stint until we turn off at Tulip Tops. Second regroup point is at the top of Washing Machine Hill, then it's out to the Lake. After a refuelling stop at the bottom carpark overlooking the lake, we'll retrace our route back into Canberra stopping for coffee at Sutton Bakery. We'll then head back into town via the Fed Hwy service road. Please register for the ride at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vikings-cycling-club-registrat Also, as we will be on country roads, ensure you pack enough water and food as well as spare tubes etc.

13.01.2022 Howdy! If you're planning to join any bunch rides this week or any other week - you need to register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vikings-cycling-club-registrat Tomorrow we have the gravelsabi too - starting at the same time, same place

12.01.2022 If you're new to the club, you've probably heard of a Norman. But have you heard of the Wasabi? What does it mean? Are these people just obsessed with spicy food? The Wasabi is another bunch ride which leaves from the ANU at 6am on Wednesdays. ... The route alternates between Majura and Belconnen. Smaller numbers than a Norman but there is a party bunch (no drop) and... COFFEE It's a great mid-week hit out so register and we will see you tomorrow! Tomorrow is the Majura route with coffee to be workshopped in the morning. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vikings-cycling-club-registrat

12.01.2022 Rego closes tonight If you're looking for: - a challenge - fun... - camaraderie - motivation ...then this development squad is for you! Read and register below

12.01.2022 The 2020 Canberra Junior and Women’s Criterium Challenge will take place on Sat 31st Oct - Sun 1st Nov If you'd like to take part in a multi-stage event, this is the place to start! There will be friendly faces to support newer riders and a variety of grades to choose from!... Get ready for a weekend of fun, friends and food. Register: https://entryboss.cc/races/5288 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: If you are looking for a way to support your cycling community... this is your chance! Email to help out: [email protected]

11.01.2022 Need some new Vikings Cycling Kit? Following the launch of our Champion System kit range last October, we are pleased to reopen the Vikings Kit store! This change offers a few more choices and benefits to members:... - Choice of ‘Cut’ either ‘Race’ or the more relaxed ‘Club’ fit - Women’s and men’s specific sizing for jerseys and bib-knicks - 3 different performance collections at different pricing points: Tech, Performance or Apex. Go here to see Chris from Champion Systems explain the differences. https://vimeo.com/228784067 - Free crash replacement policy (hopefully you never need this) - Champion Systems will manage the web store and ordering process on our behalf and ship orders directly to members. As a result of the change, we will open the web store ‘window’ at regular intervals and kit will be manufactured once the order window closes. The store is currently OPEN but closes on Sunday 17th January at 5pm for kit to be delivered by around 15th February. Please click the following link to enter the store https://www.champ-sys.com.au/collections/vikings

11.01.2022 There aren't many road races left in the season so make sure you don't miss out! Road Race 6 South of Tharwa (Combined Club Champs) is taking place on Sun 15 Nov. You can read all about the event and register at https://entryboss.cc/races/4914

11.01.2022 Reminder that the women's cycling gear and clothing swap is this Saturday morning! This event is open to all women and nonbinary riders, even if you are just getting into cycling! There will be lots of free shirts and free road cycling shoes, as well as a medium sized women's Giant bike for sale at a reduced price. Feel free to bring along any spare kit that you want to pass on too! This is also a great opportunity to come along and ask questions about road cycling, mountain...bike riding and triathlons, especially if you're curious about coming on a ride but are not sure where to start! Location will be the Canberra Environment Centre from 10:00-11:30am and The Recyclery Canberra's CycleJam bike repair workshop will be open from 11am if you want to use the bike tools to repair your bike or pick up some tips on repairing common issues like flat tyres and mechanicals! Vikings aims to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all riders. Events such as this aim to form a smaller environment for new riders to get to know other women and nonbinary riders, form connections and build up confidence before participating in the broader club events.

10.01.2022 The VCC Annual General Meeting is taking place straight after the PROD at 10.30 Sun 13 Dec at Stromlo Forest Park Pavilion (next to the crit track) where COFFEE and a BACON AND EGG ROLL will be provided (incl. veggie options). If you would like to take a more active role, you can read through the following committee roles information and submit your nomination form by 6 December. Committee roles info: https://www.vikingscycling.org.au//VCC-Club-Roles-and-Resp... Nomination form: https://drive.google.com//1HsfigttGLm2ELAZhwN2HEsZyLb/view Whether you have been part of the club for a month or since the beginning, everyone has something to offer. If you have more questions, grab a current committee member or send us a Facebook message! For those who want to ride, we will be leaving ANU at 8am and pick up members at the intersection of Swallowtail and Cotter Road at around 8.35am. We will then do the Cotter Uriarra Loop and arrive back for the AGM.

08.01.2022 Supercrits are back tonight! Register online by 2pm at https://entryboss.cc/races/5719 You can register on the night with a valid AusCycling licence.... NOW is a good time to check your race licence is up to date.

08.01.2022 As a lot of you will be aware, the 2021 Federation University Road National Champs have just finished and what an event it was! Well done to the Vikings riders who raced! A big shout out to Alana Forster who placed 5th in the Individual Time Trial Alana had a very busy week as she also raced in the Elite & U23 Women Criterium AND the Elite & Under 23 Women’s Road Race - fantastic work Alana.... Another big shout out to Sophie Chapman who raced in the Junior Women Road Race. Sophie started riding in May 2020, completed the 2020 Spring Vikings Novice Program and then made her road racing debut at road nats! Quite a way to make an entrance and definitely one to watch Well done to all the riders from Canberra Cycling Club and the other clubs from Canberra for putting on a great show. You can check all the results at https://www.roadnationals.org.au/startlist-results/ various, tagged in captions

07.01.2022 SUNDAY PROD!! The route is the Mountain Creek Rd out and back. https://www.strava.com/routes/24178698 Starting at ANU, as usual at 8am, we will be heading out (in one group to start with) towards Stromlo via Commonwealth Ave - Adelaide Ave - Cotter Road.... For the south siders, the bunch will swing past the Stromlo Pavilion around 8.30-8.45am. Depending on numbers, riders will then split into at least two groups (fast/slower), then head down Uriarra Road towards Uriarra Crossing. After the bridge (before the climb out), turn right onto Fairlight Rd and head up into NSW, turning right on Mountain Creek Rd. (regroup here) It's then another 6km to the top of the climb where the first turnaround point is for the slower groups. The faster group will proceed along Mountain Creek Rd for about 15km to the Ledgers Creek Homestead and turn around there. It's then all about retracing your steps, back up the 3 Sisters then finish at the Handlebar for coffee and a jaffle. As the ride will be outside of Canberra, please ensure you pack enough water, food and spares to be self-sufficient. Don't forget to register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vikings-cycling-club-registrat and stay Covid aware.

07.01.2022 Road Race 7 Hammer Classic - Sun 29 Nov The Hammer is a very popular event in the road race season, it may look a little different this year but it's still: a great course packed with riders ready to have fun... a fantastic day out for everyone This year we have a participation grade so if you are nervous about racing, this is the best way to test it out! Register so you don't miss out at https://entryboss.cc/races/4915

03.01.2022 VCC Supercrits - 12/11/20 Trenton Smith

01.01.2022 Tomorrow's PROD route will be Lake George return. https://www.strava.com/routes/24198966 Meeting up at ANU North Rd/University Ave bridge for an 8am start. Depending on numbers and rider preference, we’ll split into medium/fast and party bunches.... Northbourne Ave is now smooth and free from roadworks so the route will revert to the old route through Turner. Onto McCaughey/Macpherson Sts to the end and turn right onto MacAuthur Ave. From there, turning left onto Northbourne Ave and head out of town up the Federal Hwy. First regroup point is at the top of the Federal Hwy climb. After leaving ACT on the Federal Hwy, we'll get on the service road at the Eaglehawk servo and head up to Sutton Rd where we will rejoin the Fed for a brief stint until we turn off at Tulip Tops. Second regroup point is at the top of Washing Machine Hill, then it's out to the Lake. After a refuelling stop at the bottom carpark overlooking the lake, we'll retrace our route back into Canberra for coffee in Braddon (Lonsdale St Cafe) since Sfoglia is still shut. Please register for the ride at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vikings-cycling-club-registrat T Sunday PROD route will be Lake George return.ugh water and food as well as spare tubes etc.

01.01.2022 Some great results from Viking’s ACT riders on the weekend, when they competed in the Cycling Australia Virtual National Track Challenge. ACT riders punched above their weight as usual, and in particular our Vikings Junior HPS riders came away with some great results. In the individual events Lily Stratford secured 2nd place Nationally in the JW17 Individual Pursuit and also the JW17 Time Trial, while Jarrah Anderson recorded a scintillating personal best time in the Flying ...200m and currently holds 4th position in the JM19 competition. Angus Steadman performed exceptionally well in the JM15 Individual Pursuit, just missing out on 3rd fastest time by 0.6 sec, and was also the 5th fastest time in the JM15 Time Trial. Angus Steadman had more success in the teams events, sharing the spoils with fellow ACT U/15s riders Eddy Marcks and Hayden Stevens. Their ACT Team Sprint team recorded the fastest national time, and also the second fastest time in the Under 15s Men’s Team Pursuit ! The concept of the virtual challenge came about after the 2020 CA Track Nats were postponed due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Closed borders and travel restrictions meant that many states would not be able to attend a National Championship in its traditional format, and so an innovative solution from Cycling Australia saw the creation of the Virtual National Championship with all 8 states and territories competing in their own velodrome on the same weekend with times being adjusted to local conditions and compared nationally to determine the winners. Photo Credit to Morgan Ho of St George Cycling Club.

01.01.2022 This week's Sunday PROD route will be Lake George return. https://www.strava.com/routes/24198966 Meeting up at ANU North Rd/University Ave bridge for an 8am start. Depending on numbers and rider preference, we’ll split into medium/fast and party bunches.... Onto McCaughey/Macpherson Sts to the end and turn right onto MacAuthur Ave. From there, turning left onto Northbourne Ave and head out of town up the Federal Hwy. First regroup point is at the top of the Federal Hwy climb. After leaving ACT on the Federal Hwy, we'll get on the service road at the Eaglehawk servo and head up to Sutton Rd where we will rejoin the Fed for a brief stint until we turn off at Tulip Tops. Second regroup point is at the top of Washing Machine Hill, then it's out to the Lake. After a refuelling stop at the bottom carpark overlooking the lake, we'll retrace our route back into Canberra for coffee in Braddon (Lonsdale St Cafe) since Sfoglia is still shut. Please register for the ride at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vikings-cycling-club-registrat Also, as we will be on country roads, ensure you pack enough water and food as well as spare tubes etc.