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Name in order of leaving	Riding time
Maxine	26.35
Kristy	19.18
Jess Kinnersley	17.51
Liz Tanner	21.07
Karene	25.56
Jess Kail	19.52
Jenny	28.21
Sue & Erin	32.35
Veronica	20.11
Lizzy Chadwick	19.32
Davina	19.08
Jenelle	17.33
Tracey	19.51
Deb	18.29
Olivia	17.05
Cherie	25.12
Lee	19.08
Sandy	18.09
Ruth	14.52

Tip 1 Make sure your bike is in sound mechanical condition

It doesn’t matter what sort of bike it is as long as it is road worthy. Bring it down to Hannan’s Cycles, 44 Boulder Road for an overhaul. Having the correct set up can increase the pleasure or pain of the ride incredibly. Check your seat height, handle bars, brake pads and tyres. Equip your bike with a puncture repair kit and know how to use it.

Tip 2 Start training now

The main way to enjoy the ride is to prepare your body for it. Either develop your own training program or join ours, free, below. Build yourself up to the distance you will have to cover on the day.

Tip 3 Increase your effort

Good steady riding is great for starting out, but then introduce some bursts of speed to increase your heart rate. Aim for three bursts of at least 30 sec per ride. Increase the length of the burst as you get fitter.

Tip 4 Familiarise yourself with the start and finish

Not difficult – the start will go from Monty’s restaurant, up Hannans Street and out onto the Goldfields Highway. The finish is opposite the pub on Menzies High street.

Tip 5 Familiarise yourself with the route

Join the ride on 20 May for familiarisation of the ride. The club are riding fromMenzies to Kalgoorlie. YOu are welcome to join for al or art of the ride. If you have time, drive the whole route noting where the changeover points will be.

Tip 6 Fuel up

Make sure your diet includes a good number of carbohydrates and cut down on the fat. On the day, make sure your bike can carry two water bottles. Each of these should have your favourite energy drink or you can take water and a carbo gel packet.

Tip 7 Event day breakfast

Keep the fluid levels up in the morning. Have a high carbs breakfast well before the race starts.

Tip 8 During the event

Do try to drink frequently. Top up the energy levels every 45 with something like a banana or carbo gel and wash them down with more water.

Also grin and encourage all other folk on the ride. It always feels good to have a partner in effort.

Tip 9 After the event

Do hydrate with a non-alcoholic drink before celebrating at the bar and have a nice meal including some protein afterwards.

Tip 10 Have fun

Enjoy your achievement, but remember, it may be hard work to get it. The more work you put in, the greater the gain. Don’t be afraid to take things at your own pace – this is your Challenge!

About Us

Social Riding 2010

Training Rides

Meet at the Blue Monkey, lower end of Hannan Street.

Wednesdays, 6am
Saturdays, 6.30am
Various speeds and distances

Coffee Rides

Meet at Monty's, top end of Hannan Street.

Saturdays, 2pm
Distance 25-30km, speed to suit the slowest rider

Mountain Bike Rides

Meet at Sound Shell, Centenary Park.

Saturday 7am

Road Racing 2010

Sundays, 8am
Graded races to suit all abilities

Meet at Monty's 7.30am to register

See the calendar for details

Summer racing season commences November 10th 2010. See the calendar for details.

Criterium Racing 2010–2011

Criterium racing takes place at the Go-Kart track on Greenhill Road, West Kalgoorlie.

Wednesday evenings starting November 10th

EASTERN GOLDFIELDS CYCLE CLUB

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Comments

The Eastern Goldfields Cycle Club is based in Kalgoorlie in the Eastern Goldfields of WA. We run a variety of coffee rides, road races and dirt trail rides. Check out the "About us" page for details of our regular rides or the calendar for the season's race program. The EGCC is also host to the Menzies Classic Cycle race which has been running since 1928.