Thursday, June 23, 2011 9:21:30 PM
The following dates and times have been arranged to conduct Commissaire courses. If anyone is interested in learning more about cycling rules and regulations, particularly anyone who is running a sponsored team, it would be great if you could do one of the courses below.
Level 1 Commissaire Course - 15th July 2011
Coorparoo State School (Cnr Old Cleveland and Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo)
6 - 9pm
Level 2 Commissaire Course - 30th July 2011
Coorparoo State School (Cnr Old Cleveland and Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo)
10am - 4pm
All applicants should contact Ben MacFie directly on 3390 1477 or
ben.macfie@cycling.org.au to register or gain further information about the course.
Could any Ffast members interested in these commissaires courses please notify John Whip on 0415574346 or birdwhip@bigpond.net.au
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:19:23 PM
The inaugural Battle on the Border commenced in 2009 with the Tour de Tweed competitive 4 stage race and social ride Gran Fondo. In 2010 the mission is to deliver a unique experience to competitive and social participants through a faultless implementation of competition and event management. Three major cycling events will come together to created what is set to be one of Australia's most anticipated cycling festivals: Tour De Tweed Coast, Australian Under 19 Road Championships & Gran Fondo Social Ride.
Entries close from April 18th!
Check out the official web site for Battle on the Border for this year.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 6:33:13 PM
Bicycle Queensland’s annual Bike Week kicks into gear on Saturday 13 March for a nine-day, citywide celebration of cycling.
Pedalling the message, Cycling is Smart Travel, Bike Week 2010 will present a range of rides and (mostly) free activities to demonstrate the numerous fitness, financial and fun benefits of the pursuit and encourage people of all ages to get in the saddle.
Individuals and groups can saddle up for signature Bike Week events, the BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge, with its famous hill climb, and the more introductory Great Brisbane Bike Ride.
With more than 20 events ranging from the corporate challenge of Scody Ride to Work Day, leisurely riverside Goldcross Family Fun Ride, informative Epic Cycles Maintenance Workshops and the lycra love of 10 speed dating, there is something for everyone during Bike Week 2010.
Mountain Biking, Road Riding, Criterium, BMX, Bike Orienteering and the European craze Cyclocross City CX all feature in the program and highlight broad sporting directions open to cyclists.
Female riders can find inspiration at the popular Women’s Ride and Seminar and discover tips on training, road safely and bicycle maintenance or bring their bubs in tow to the Babes on Bikes Ride.
Monday, October 05, 2009 9:11:01 PM
Sunday 15th November 2009
$40 per individual / $50 per team member
DETAILS
• 170 kms to Runaway Bay and return with support van and first aid
• Breakfast at Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre (inc. in Ticket)
• Presentation to Darren's family, money raised is used as prize money for the Darren Smith Classic
• Random draw prizes
• Arrive back at Brisbane at 12:30 p.m.
• Field limited to 50 Riders
• Must hold a current Cycling Australia licence
• Teams limited to four riders
TO BE IN THE BUNCH
• Post cheque for $40 or $50 made out to FFAST Cycling Club, 39 Cedarhurst St, The Gap 4061 (Please include your name & mobile number)
• Give Whip cash
• Or buy in the online shop now!
Inquiries 0415 574 346
Departure details will be revealed on receipt of the ticket money.
This is a long, usually hot group ride. Please come prepared with 2 water bottles, including spares and enough K’s in the legs for 170km @ 30kph. We ride as one bunch, two abreast with roll around turns. Always plug the gaps.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:56:06 PM
Nikolai Razouvaev wins
Masters A
Ffast tops the results again with Battle on the Border wins!
In the Elite Mens A, Steven George managed to etch out a 27.3 second advantage after the four stages. He didn't have it all his own way though, he gave away 55 seconds in the Stage 1 time trial, gaining much of that back winning the Stage 2 road race. Another big scare in the third stage saw an big attack from Deon Locke, but it wasn't enough for the crit - Steven George taking second place and the overall GC.
It was another men's event on top of the dias, the hard Russian Nikolai Razouvaev back in the news again winning the Masters A division. It was first places for the time trial and the first road stage making him impossible to catch, taking out the GC by almost a minute.
Full results (PDF) on the Cycling Queensland web site. Some photos from the Time Trial at up at CyclingPhotos.com.au.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:27:00 PM
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 4:15:56 PM
 Battle on the Border
Gran Fondo and Tour de Tweed Coast nominations close May 29! Check out all the details about this great event on the Battle of the Border web site. |
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 9:12:32 PM
The Russian! Nikolai Razouvaev
wins the ANZAC 25
After a minute's silence, the Elite Men at Lakeside set off in the ANZAC 25. The men didn't mess about setting the fastest lap of the day on Lap 2, in a touch over 3 minutes, around the challenging Lakeside course. The course is unique, originally built for motorsport, it is smooth, wide, has ripple strips and tyre barriers, although none were needed on Saturday. The course starts with a gradually rising false flat, into an uphill 180 degree turn, down again through a few flowing turns before turning up into a fair pinch to test the riders. Once over the hill, riders get to briefly enjoy a fast flowing downhill turn, only to be met by the headwind down the main straight.
With good prize money and trophy on the line, there was a fair field of elites on the start line. There were 4 primes to keep the crowd entertained and a number of breakaway attempts had a crack but were all brought back to the field. When the pace really came on though, the hills and the headwind began to take their toll and the pack was split, the lead pack of about 6 trying to stay away. With 3 laps to go, the lead pack was caught by a smaller chase pack, the chasers dropped a couple of the original breakaways. Down to the line it was a sprint, won by FFast's Nikolai Razouvaev!
Andrew Gerber wins the Masters A
QLD Criterium Championship
In Women B, Jane Walker (FFast) got the Silver, Dianne McAuliffe, the Bronze (FFast) and Shanice Nitis 4th. Masters C Men, Brian O'Connell got 4th, with Ffast members picking up two more Bronzes in Masters B, Michael Walker and Masters A Men, Ned Draydon.
Ffast picked up another 1st in the Womens A with Lorian Graham taking out the event, Patricia Palmer (Ffast) grabbed Bronze.
On Sunday, the Qld Criterium State Championships were held at Nundah. Ffast continued the winning ways with Linda White first over the line Womens Masters 4. Jane Walker got her second Silver of the weekend in the Womens Masters 2. The Masters Men went home with another Gold medal, this time around the neck of Andrew Gerber. And a final Bronze medal in the Under 23 Men going to Benjamin Fleming in the bunch sprint.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 3:27:18 AM
There should be some great racing this weekend in S.E. Queensland with two major events. Hamilton Pine River Wheelers are hosting the ANZAC 25 at Lakeside on Saturday and Cycling Queensland have the State Crit Champs on at Nundah on Sunday. The weather forecast is predicting "fine" with the temperature in the high 20's, so be sure to come out and check out all the action if you aren't racing. There are plenty of Ffast members in both events!
Good luck to all racers!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 3:10:36 AM
Cameron Hughes working hard
in the Elite A Road Race
Ffast was well represented in last weekend’s racing with a number of fantastic podium finishes!
In the Women’s Under 19 Time Trial, competing for the State Championship, Shanice Nitis (Ffast) took Gold with a time of 27 mins 16 secs in front of silver medal winner, Bridget Mohr (Balmoral). In the Men’s TT, Nicholas Dougall (Ffast) came in 7th place, a shade under 5 mins behind the winner of Thomas Richards (Ipswich).
In the road racing, the Men’s Under 19’s were out again. Unfortunately Ffast didn’t get anyone into the top eight for the 125km race. Congratulations to Jay McCarthy (Fraser Coast) for his win.
Nikolai Razouvaev winning the
Masters A Road Race
The Elite Men’s A Road Race saw our very own Cameron Hughes (Ffast) take out the main prize with a big finish over Reuben Donati (Byron Bay Freeriders) and Michael England (Dutton Cycles). Elite Men’s B Road Race didn’t see any Ffast members in the top places, the race being won by Timothy Dalgliesh (Victor).
Moving through the events, Ffast had another win in the Men’s Masters A Road Race with Nikolai Razouvaev (Ffast) a clear finish over Peter Roper (Gold Coast) and Anthony Wood (Balmoral).
In the other grades, Jason Portas (Ffast) got third in the Elite Men’s C and Daryl Speight 4th in the Men’s Masters B.
In the Women’s Road Race, Ffast grabbed another podium finish with Dianne McAuliffe (Ffast) taking bronze behind Zoe Watters (Lifecycle) and Merissa Cunningham (Lifecycle). Jane Walker (Ffast) and Annette Bales (Ffast) came 4th and 7th respectively.