tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63283265681996178582024-03-06T09:44:08.491+11:00Damian McDonald Memorial Road Race, EildonSunday 22nd Sept 2013
Eildon, Victoria.
...online entries closed. ENTRIES NOW AVAILABLE ON THE DAY 'til 9.30amUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-72203043879765258792013-09-19T07:47:00.001+10:002013-09-19T07:47:03.330+10:00WOMEN GET EQUAL BILLING AT EildonAt this years Race, we're happy to have on board Bruce Rademaker and his team at Cyclelink Bayswater sponsoring the Womens racing.
In addition, we're now pleased to announce, local volunteer organisation Upper Goulburn Food, Wine & Culture Group have kindly donated two extraordinary hampers to the race.
With these extra resources available to the race, we're able to offer the two Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-2800799682434726672013-09-18T18:40:00.003+10:002013-09-18T18:40:48.414+10:00Shhhhhhh...Unofficial entries posted...The only reasons these entries are unofficial, is that we've yet to finalise Grades, and the entry system is still OPEN!
A few observations of the list, as of Wednesday night:
there are three former winners of the Perpetual;
great support from the Mens A & B riders;
VRS teams are sending their riders;
strong support from the riders of host Clubs BBN & Wangaratta CC;
the Women in A &Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-49436672647841824522013-09-17T20:51:00.000+10:002013-09-17T20:57:48.838+10:00What makes Damian's Race so special?Damians' Race is a trophy race for bottom-age JM17 (under 17 men) riders.
Open to fifteen year old Cycling Australia GOLD licence holders (all those born in 1998), we hope it evolves into a race where the stars of tomorrow get an early chance to shine, while their top-age contemporaries battle it out with the men in the graded races.
An initiative of Wangaratta Cycling Club, local rider Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-80582930807620422722013-09-15T22:29:00.000+10:002013-09-15T22:29:09.520+10:00ENTRIES WILL BE EXTENDED!
We're extending the online entry system until Thursday 5pm - so let you're riding buddies know, and #getonit
With an excellent forecast for Eildon (click the 15 day forecast on the blog), and a gathering tide of publicity for the race, more people will take advantage of the racing which is on offer in Eildon on Sunday.
The Men's A and B Grade fields are, simply, exceptional. So NRS/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-10096224360509536152013-09-14T18:21:00.001+10:002013-09-14T18:21:31.544+10:00Great Prizes up for Grabs in Eildon.Once again this years Memorial will be presenting a prize pool of $2000 for all riders to share.
Men
The the four men's races will split a prize pool of $1000, for places 1st through 3rd in each grade.
The Damian McDonald Memorial Perpetual Shield will be awarded for the fifth time to the Men's A Grade winner.
Women
In line with Cycling Victoria policy, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-49366076185688900352013-09-11T15:14:00.001+10:002013-09-11T15:14:19.466+10:00Teams Accommodation at The Golden Trout HotelDespite a common-held thought amongst Club riders that the Road Season has drawn to a close, there's still plenty going on.
The Tour of Bright demands riders keep working on their climbing form, and accumulating VRS points qualifications
The last of the VRS races are quickly approaching: Midlands Tour, Tour of the Goldfields (Women), Stratford to Dargo and of course, the ToB.
The National RoadUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-30607563351725395002013-09-08T22:48:00.001+10:002013-09-08T23:15:45.922+10:00And the Red Flag has Dropped!
2013 edition of #DMcDMem13 is up and running...
You heard right - entries are now open for the best little Spring race going 'round. Click on the ENTER NOW page to enter, nominate a volunteer (you'll get a discount) and pay your entry - EASY!
We have a few new improvements for this year:
The Golden Trout Hotel have increased their contribution to the race. David and his team are Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-6596197021118637642013-06-21T11:38:00.001+10:002013-09-08T21:51:09.623+10:00MARK IT IN YOUR DIARIES, FOLKS....
2013 Damian McDonald Memorial (incorporating Damian's Race for Juniors) - date confirmed!
In another huge year in cycling, the Memorial once again sits beautifully within the Victorian cycling calendar.
Sunday 22nd September, 10am start-time - Eildon Township.
Those riders and teams gearing up for the Victorian Road Series and National Road Series tours and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-19035654965669362632012-09-27T07:27:00.002+10:002012-10-02T07:33:31.343+10:00Non-official Publications!
Thanks to the following bloggers who have made their posts available to us. Hope you enjoy them - official photo's coming out, soon.
Cameron Parlevliet (BikesDeVer/ BBN) had an eventful Memorial. An altercation with a car (no injuries sustained, thankfully) and a near-miss with a local 'Roo on the Skyline descent. All captured on footage. Mens A/B bunch, Eildon...
Cameron Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-9058733672397206972012-09-22T11:53:00.002+10:002012-09-22T11:53:40.071+10:00SUN IS SHINING, WEATHER IS SWEETWell, like last year, our order for perfect weather has been fulfilled. The forecast is below. You've gotta love a Spring Race in Eildon!
2011 Damian McDonald Memorial, Mens Podium Chris Winn (CCCC) 1st (right)Jason Spencer (BBN) 2nd (left), Ashley Baines (WNG) 3rd (ctr)
We've just posted a page detailing the Race-day Program, so print it out, it'll be helpful.
Remember to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-43533792148677987222012-09-21T07:44:00.002+10:002012-09-21T07:44:50.378+10:00Start-Line Marquee's & Priority ParkingWe've had a great response from riders and their teams / sponsors to create a village atmosphere;
These Teams will have special privileges on race-day, with extra access for vehicles:
Cyclelink Bayswater (our Primary Sponsor)
6amers Racing Team
Croydon Cycleworks
Blackburn Cycling Club
Wangaratta Cycling Club
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-63226203635039352222012-09-20T20:31:00.001+10:002012-09-21T22:24:05.115+10:00START LIST IS PUBLISHEDAll the entries are in, counted, allocated and graded. The start list has been published. To view the full list click here, or just click on the Start List tab!
All the plans are coming together, we just need to put our order in for good weather, to round off what is shaping to be a great day of racing!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10866605515963402363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-27740738972084082302012-09-19T08:02:00.000+10:002012-09-19T11:08:26.114+10:00ENTRIES CLOSED!With all entries in, and riders being finalised into their grades, we'll soon be publishing the Entry lists and Bunches.
Check out all the info on the site, so you know all the where's, what's, why's and where-fore's before you head up.
Check the cyclingprofiles map and profile of the course, and review you're race distances (all found on the RACE INFO menu).
Our volunteers should be receivingUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-45408645097995277062012-09-17T06:59:00.000+10:002012-09-17T06:59:12.648+10:00Entries Extended 'til midnight TuesdayAfter a hectic weekend of racing, we know a few of you missed the cut-off.
Fields in the MensA and MensB grades are strong, so there'll be a good hitout - suiting your preparation for Bright, the Warrnie and Stratford-to-Dargo.
The juniors are responding well and will enjoy their competition.
Other Grades (Womens, Mens C & D) still have plenty of room.
So, ENTER NOW!
The seven day Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-89711197367708001352012-09-12T23:07:00.002+10:002012-09-15T19:30:41.373+10:00Accommodation Packages
Eildon Pondage, looking SouthEast from Hotel Deck.
Stay a night in Eildon, and wake up refreshed on Sunday morning. Walk or ride to registration, race and chill out afterwards while enjoying this view. Take advantage of your late check-out from The Golden Trout without rushing to pack your gear up, and drive home Sunday afternoon in time for dinner at home in the evening.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-28470304657850971282012-09-09T13:00:00.001+10:002012-09-09T13:00:58.360+10:00Spring is here...The BOM have predicted warmer night- and day-time temperatures than the long-term medians in Victoria this Spring....http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/temp.seaus.shtmlNot only that, but the Long-Range rainfall pattern predicts strong rain-bands hitting Victoria prior to 20 Sept and after 25th Sept...http://www.weatherzone.com.au/long-range-forecast/28-day-rain/vic/north-east What does this meanUnknownnoreply@blogger.comEildon VIC 3713, Australia-37.234287 145.9083992-37.436562 145.5925422 -37.032012 146.22425619999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-60693220218295343342012-09-06T16:54:00.003+10:002012-09-07T17:06:26.228+10:00UPDATED FLYER NOW AVAILABLEOur in-house team have now finished the flyer, so keep an eye for it in your favorite LBS's.
You'll find a downloadable version on the blog.
Recognising our great sponsors who'll make this years race one to remember, the poster includes all the info you'll need to track down the details of the race.
Pop Quiz!
The prominent image of a cyclist battling a climb features on the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-33672829005445893952012-09-02T18:19:00.004+10:002012-09-02T18:19:43.862+10:00Top-age Under 17 Riders ride UP!You heard it right...
All you top-age Under 17 men and women who'll graduate to Under19 with the bigger roll-outs in October will ride up in the Senior Men's and Women's Grades at the 2012 Damian McDonald Memorial!
We hope this prepares you for all those great Open road-events which you'll qualify for as the 2013 season progresses - Tour of Bright, Melb-Warrnambool, Stratford to DargoUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-2595582954516573222012-08-30T07:14:00.001+10:002012-09-19T11:44:52.808+10:00FULL COURSE MAP & PROFILE RELEASED!Whack this in your browsers, and check this out...
http://www.cyclingprofiles.com.au/HTM/VicClubs/VC_BCCDMM2012.htm
What you'll see is the Mens A&B Grade course map, showing the Pondage Loop, and Skyline Loop (that's the one with the MOUNTAIN!).
Each bunch does a variant of this course...
Mens A/B - 2 x Pondage Loop + 1 x Skyline Loop (96km)
Mens C/D - 1 x Pondage + 1 x Skyline (71km)
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-83148692298385717402012-08-27T19:00:00.002+10:002012-08-27T19:33:43.101+10:00ExcitedWe're all just a little bit thrilled at DMcD HQ today, as we got a huge boost via the Twitterverse from a few friends over the weekend.
Robbie McEwen (@mcewenrobbie), Shane Kelly (@shanekelly72), Charlie Pickering (@charliepick) and Bridie O'Donnell (@Bridie_OD) all retweeted/ tweeted details of this awesome race to their followers. And we're glad they did!
We'll know you'll like it, too.
ComeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-21076337567540966202012-07-27T11:54:00.001+10:002012-07-27T11:54:13.434+10:00Rosco's just pumped out a profile for the full Mens A & B course - thanks mate.
It includes 2 laps of the pondage, and one big lap over Skyline (guess which bit that is!) - 100+kms all up.
Hope you like it...!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328326568199617858.post-45197899812072686302012-07-24T20:24:00.002+10:002012-08-25T16:40:30.537+10:00Welcome
Thanks for joining us!
Be sure to register your email address so you can receive updates as details develop, in what will be one of Club Racing's best Spring outings, in beautiful Eildon.
The 2012 Edition of the Damian McDonald Memorial incorporates a few changes, which we hope you'll appreciate...
1. A Perpetual Shield has now been struck, with the names of past winners - who will go Unknownnoreply@blogger.com