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Kirra Criterium on the Gold Coast

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A seriously good opportunity to enjoy Cycling on the Gold Coast at its very best. Chris Thompson and his Tour de Valley team have developed a fantastic weekend with the Kirra Criterium Classic on Saturday the 8th and the very popular TT teams and individual event disciplines that captivate both Club and Non Club Cyclists.

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Intersection of Musgrave Street and Douglas Street, Kirra, outside the ‘Nirvana by the Sea’ apartments (Southern Gold Coast – QLD)

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The 2016 Tour de Valley features an exciting team based cycling challenge, an individual time trial event and again heads to the coast to feature the Kirra Criterium Classic around the streets of Kirra.

Team Cycling Challenge and Solo Time Trial Event
Following the course proposed for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, riders undertaking the Team Cycling Challenge and the Solo Time Trial event on Sunday October 9 will experience the beauty of the Currumbin Valley, following Currumbin Creek on a flat to undulating return journey through the lush, scenic countryside.
The Team Cycling Challenge offers riders of all abilities the opportunity to race in a fun, safe, competitive event with a team of friends, colleagues or fellow club members. Riders can choose to participate in teams of 4 to 6 riders over a distance of 36km or 72km. Riders are encouraged to stay with their team mates and work together to the finish line. There are a number of unique categories offering prizes based on a handicap system. Visit here for further information.
The Solo Time Trial Event caters for any cyclist wishing to test themselves over the 36km course with the opportunity of being crowned the ‘Queen’ or ‘King’ of the Valley.
Kirra Criterium Classic
The Kirra Criterium Classic on Saturday October 8 will see teams of riders competing within 4 different categories along the Kirra Foreshore. Riders and spectators can enjoy the short circuit, fast racing on a great 1.2km ‘hot dog’ technical course with close competition.

Junior Kids Ride
The event will also feature a Junior ‘Kids Ride’ on Sunday October 9. It is a great opportunity for kids 4 – 12 Years to take part in a fun ride around an off-road circuit under the supervision of accredited coaches.

View the Solo Time Trial course records  

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GC100 a very GC experience

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The GC 100 offers much more than just a cycling challenge, it offers a comprehensive scenic tour of the Gold Coast.

Ride the beautiful Gold Coast Beach esplanades before challenging yourself on the undulating back hills of this region, finishing back on the beautiful Southport Broadwater Parklands alongside the sandy shores of the yachting precinct. Start and finish your ride in this magnificent Gold Coast playground, for you it will be “Cycling Paradise” central.

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Training

Cycling Boot Camp on the Gold Coast

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An Educational Cycling Boot Camp on the Gold coast
22nd-25th July 2016

Here is a unique opportunity for you to join BBL on the sunny Gold Coast and take part in our premier cycling boot camp. A combination of industry leading experts have been assembled to deliver the latest information on a range of topics to enhance your knowledge of all things cycling.
Getting the balance of training, nutrition, flexibility and strength just right to improve your current lifestyle and riding ability is something we all strive for in our busy lives. Combine this with some of the best fully supported riding in Australia, perfect weather conditions and sunny beaches and you have an experience not to be missed.
Four days of intensive training and seminars for only $580 –

Friday

Lactate Profile Assessment
Training with Power Seminar presented by Brian Cooke Ex. Phys

Saturday

On Road climbing and descending training clinic fully supported ride in the GC Hinterland
Body Maintenance Exercises and Stretches – Physiotherapy Seminar presented by Dave Coombs Physiotherapist

Sunday

How to ride Base Miles Endurance ride
Nutrition Seminar presented by Delina Rahmate, B HSc – Nutritional Medicine

Monday

Interval Training – On Road Training
Strength and Conditioning Training Session Brian Cooke Ex. Phys

– Included in the package is an ibook handbook covering all aspects of what you will have learnt over the weekend
– One BBL Jersey

Training with Power – Friday 22/07/16

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What makes a human being WANT to ride a bike?

What makes a human being WANT to ride a bike?

By Chris Alomes

Thats a question that I have been wanting to answer for quite some time now.  What is it that makes a cyclist cycle?  Does the answer lay within a text book?  Is it in your head?

I think the answer is, I just don’t know!  Lets examine it for a moment, there are reasons people ride a bike, but is that reason the real answer?

Heres my spin on the question!  Hehe, cycling joke, “spin”..  Anyway, lets take a look at myself, I am a 50 year old male (almost) a little overweight at 150kg, and I ride a bike!  I don’t ride solely at the track (Nerang Cycle Centre, 1 Hope St, Nerang), nor do I stick to riding along the flats, I do really enjoy riding up those hills, like Springbrook and Beechmont.

This morning I got myself kitted up and left home around 4:45 am and headed off to give Springbrook some attention, its been about a month since I last rode up there, this time with the intention of riding down the goat track (I think its Pine Creek Road), wow, the next time I ride down that road it’s gonna be fun and fast!!!!

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The peace and quiet on top of Little Springers

The thing that impressed on me the most was the solitude and the peace that I experienced once I got out into the climb itself, instead of beating myself up and smashing my body and bike up the hill to get that KOM, I just took my time and cruised up taking it all in, that fresh air the sounds of nature, that beauty we all seem to miss while we drive off to work somewhere on the Gold Coast, getting stuck in traffic, taking 45 minutes to get from Southport to Nerang.

Peace and quiet, the only thing I missed on this mornings ride was the hustle and bustle, and god it felt nice!  Cycling clears my head, or rather fills it with ideas, I seem to get a certain clarity while I am out riding, I guess its just me on a bike for a couple of hours with not much more to do than sweat and push my weight along at a decent speed.  Do you have moments or hours where you can get into your own head and solve all the problems of the world?  I know I do.

For me, I think just being outside, in the great outdoors taking in that fresh air and nature is what urges me to want to ride a bike!  What about you??

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