2009 Pengana Goulburn to Citi Cycling Classic

September 21, 2009

Sunday September 20 saw the 2009 Pengana 2009 Goulburn to Citi Cycle Classic run and won. The weather was great and atmosphere exciting as the cycling event rolled through. This year there were 176 entrants and 20 teams.

The race was preceded by a  charity ride of 120 riders led by Simon Poidevin, with the hope of raising $200,000. This year the ride included an 80km start at Mittagong for women.

The charity ride heading out of Picton towards Razorback

The charity ride heading out of Picton towards Razorback set a cracking pace

As the race proper rolled through Picton  in 3 separate packs, a group of us offered  water bottles to the riders, so they could rehydrate before tackling Razorback. After the race had passed we headed across to Camden to see the finish.
Camden main street was in festival mode with a street fair run by the Lions Club. The main street was closed to traffic and the street was lined with stalls. Circus performers, clowns and many children’s favourite characters  entertained the crowd. (Photos at end of post )

The barriers along the finish straight were lined with people and, as the lead bunch thundered across the line the crowd went wild.

The clock was stopped at 3:45:31 (a 21 minute race record!) by Richard Lang from the Budget Forklift Team, 2nd was Jonathon Cantwell  and 3rd  Bernard salzberger, both from team Fly V Australia.

NSW Premier Nathan Rees and the Member for Wollondilly, Phil Costa were among the VIP’s on hand to present the winners with their prizes. Mr. Rees also presented a cheque to the race organising committee on behalf of the NSW State Govt. for $20,000 as official sponsors.

A poor photo of Richard Lang crossing the finish line

A poor photo of Richard Lang about to cross the finish line

2nd and 3rd across the line

2nd and 3rd across the line

Nathan Rees has a chat with Phil Costa

Nathan Rees has a chat with Phil Costa

Winner of Division 2 Benjamin Harvey

Winner of Division 2 Benjamin Harvey

Peter McDonald of Team Drapac Porsh is presented by Nathan Rees and Lauren

KOM Winner, Peter McDonald of Team Drapac Porsche is presented by Nathan Rees and Lauren

Richard Lang, Jonathon Cantwell and Bernard Salzberger on the podium

Richard Lang, Jonathon Cantwell and Bernard Salzberger on the podium

The winning team Budget Fork Lifts

The winning team Budget Fork Lifts

Children's characters and circus performers entertained the crowd.

Children's characters and circus performers created a festive mood while the crowd waited to see the final dash for the line.

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Aquafit Charity Ride

September 22, 2009

Aquafit Campbelltown organised a charity ride to coincide with the Goulburn to Citi race. The ride started at the Catholic Club in Campbelltown. The route included the steep climb up Old Razorback Rd that the Goulburn to Citi riders would soon negotiate for KOM3. After a rest at the top of Razorback the Aquafit ride headed  back to Camden to enjoy the finish of the pro-race.

Alan Willock  writes:

We had a very short briefing before the ride and then took off in a fairly brisk pace.

The police were amazing in the way they kept us moving and even blocked off traffic for us to get the 200 or so riders through.  The pace quickened and although the ride is not a race it soon became a friendly competition.

From the start to the Cawdor turn off we averaged 32kph.  Baz dropped off the pace a little at Camden Valley Inn with me dropping back at the Cawdor turn off.  I should have done the same as it cost me on the climb up Old Razorback Rd.  Having said that we still managed to keep the leading group in sight.

Baz caught me up about 1km from the top and we met up again at the  rest area at the top. Gina and Leisel turned up shortly after and we had a bit of a break before heading down Razorback on Remembrance Drive.

I would have to say that this was the most memorable and enjoyable ride that I have ever been on.

It’s amazing how much better the ride was with the excellent roads and  the full police escort.

After a coffee in Camden we all walked down to the roundabout at the entrance to the main street to watch the pro-riders finish their race

And what a fine spectacle that was with everyone of us being left stunned by the blistering pace set by the race leaders on the up- hill finish.

I think I can safely say we will be back next year to do this ride again.

Aquafit Charity ride on Razorback

Aquafit Charity ride on Razorback

Through main street to finish

Pro riders racing up main street to finish

Goulburn to Citi leaders approaching the finish

Goulburn to Citi race leaders setting a blistering pace, approaching the finish

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1934 Goulburn To Sydney Cycle Race

August 6, 2009

Steve Daniels has kindly sent me photos of the 1934 Goulburn To Sydney Race.

They were taken by Sam Hood whose collection resides in the State Library of  NSW

The photos  are very appropriate as the 2009 race will be run on the 20th September.

For more info go to: The Pengana Goulburn to Citi Cycle Classic

If anyone has other historic photos or stories of the race they would like to share,  I’d be happy to display them for you.

1934 Gpulburn to Sydney Cycle Classic
1934 Goulburn to Sydney Cycle Classic
Over Razorback
Over Razorback
Ouch! Somewhere on Razorback
Ouch! Somewhere on Razorback
Picton looks very wintery.
Picton looks very wintry.
On Razorback

On Razorback

Receiving a Drink

Receiving a Drink

Not all roads were sealed

Not all roads were sealed

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Start in Goulburn

Start in Goulburn

Moss Vale

Moss Vale

Off road

Off road

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Goulburn To Crookwell Lifeline Fundraiser

April 24, 2009

Paul Agius, a Goulburn cyclist, bike shop owner, tour operator and  who also works avidly for charity writes:

Dear Fellow Cyclists,

As you all know very well by now cyclist ride extraordinary distances for fun, getting fit and also for charity. a lot of much needed money is raised by people who appear common but achieve great feats of endurance etc.

I am asking cyclists to come on board with our fund raiser rides the first for this season will be Saturday 23rd of May and the ride will go from Blue Hills to Crookwell Via Mummel, Bannister and Kialla a distance of 48 kilometres one way.

Riders can do just Goulburn to Crookwell and we will bus them back or Goulburn Crookwell and back to Goulburn.
the road will be sign posted and escort vehicles will be on hand.

Riders can use their bicycles or hire from us but would have to get to blue hills early so everyone is ready to ride by about 11.00am

Charges:
bike and helmet hire $40.00 for the day
entry fee $30.00

Prizes: there will be Cash or voucher prizes awarded to participants who pay and ride in this tour.

We also hope to have a barbecue at the end of the ride somewhere in Goulburn all invited to that.

The first ride will be raising money for LIFELINE in honour of Richard Jansen who was in Goulburn on my birthday 6/4/09 on his awareness ride from Melbourne to Cairns. go to for more info www.arideforalife.com.au

If successful we will have a fundraiser ride every third Saturday of the month through Autumn before the weather gets colder.

I hope to hear from cyclist, volunteers to help with staging the ride and sponsors please call me on 48223780.

Many Thanks

Paul

  • I own the oldest bicycle shop in Goulburn
  • I also design and manufacture for disabled kids, and now adults including exercise machines of Para/quadriplegics.
  • I also run olympicycle tours and we can do any bicycle tour including moving up to 80 bikes without trailer 4WD and busses.
  • I run a small charity called “action Foundation incorporated” we run this at no cost to it as we use only volunteers and we raise money for youth charities and projects.

To find out more go to: www.olympicycle.com.au

or email

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