Articles tagged: Cycling
Winning gold takes pressure off for second ride
Camperdown export Grace Brown says already winning an Olympic gold medal has taken a lot of the pressure off ahead of this weekend’s road race.
Gold medal to inspire locals
Colac Cycling Club’s Andrew Cox hopes Grace Brown’s Olympic gold medal can inspire the next generation of local cyclists.
Brown shares medal with region
Camperdown export Grace Brown says it’s been “so special” to share her Olympic gold medal win with friends and supporters from south-west Victoria.
Gold medallist an inspiration
Corangamite Shire Council mayor Kate Makin has hailed Camperdown export Grace Brown as an inspiration following her historic gold medal win on Saturday night.
Cycling clubs join forces to boost numbers
Numbers at Colac cycling meets have failed to drop off during the chilly winter conditions thanks to the combination of the Colac and Colac Veterans Cycling Clubs. The clubs have combined for two successful races with the aim of boosting numbers during the coldest weekends in winter. Despite the “Antarctic-like conditions” numbers did not waiver […]
Tokyo result to motivate cyclist
Ex-Camperdown local and current Australian cyclist Grace Brown will be using her fourth-place finish in the women’s individual time trial event at Tokyo in 2021 as motivation, hoping to go one better in Paris.
Family proud of retiring cyclist
The father of Camperdown export and Olympic cyclist Grace Brown says her family couldn’t be more proud of what she has achieved following her shock retirement announcement.
Quad series takes Colac cyclists for a ride
The Colac Cycling Club completed another event of its quad series, this time in Geelong, and turns its sights to Footscray next month.
Local cyclists avoid nasty fall
Colac cyclists managed to avoid any injuries following a nasty crash that resulted in a race being abandoned on the weekend.
Olympian’s visit boosts cycling
Colac Cycling Club hopes the involvement of Olympic representatives and world champions visiting the club can increase participation numbers.
Star cyclist prevails in Belgium
Camperdown cycling export Grace Brown continues to achieve incredible things in the sport, winning one of the world’s biggest races on Sunday night in Belgium.
Podium finish for local rider
Young Camperdown cyclist Darcy Abbott has scored a podium finish in the Port Campbell to Warrnambool Handicap race.
Race road closures concern residents
Road closures throughout the district for the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Surf Coast Classic have raised concerns for Surf Coast residents.
A place close to Cadel’s heart
The Great Ocean Road is home to more than just a race on home soil for Australia’s greatest ever cyclist Cadel Evans. The famous stretch of bitumen also leads the Tour de France winner to his biggest supporter.
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Family friend wins Harry’s race
An old family friend of Colac cycling champion Harry Salmon has won the second memorial ride in Harry’s honour.
Local cyclist wins for a second time
Colac cyclist Connor Flett put his name in the record books when he won the Colac Cycling Club’s O’Dwyer Family 50 bike race for the second time on Saturday.
Coastal cycling race causes road closures
Thousands of cyclists will make their way through the Colac district tomorrow for a cycling race, causing traffic disruptions.
Ocean road and Otways gear up for riding event
Thousands of cyclists will be travelling through the Otways district tomorrow as part of the Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride across the Great Ocean Road and through the Otways and Surf Coast.
Colac cyclist proud to finish long ride
Colac cyclist Andrew Cox says just completing the Port Campbell-to-Warrnambool handicap race in extremely tough conditions was a massive achievement for him.
Local teenager eyeing Europe after top-three result
Camperdown cyclist Bailey McDonald hopes his podium finish at the iconic Melbourne to Warrnambool as a teenager will open plenty of doors for him on the international stage.
Cancer scare fails to stop cyclist
Colac cyclist Andrew Cox has been on one hell of a ride since he last rode the Port Campbell to Warrnambool handicap race only one year ago.
Surfing accident sparks passion for riding
Colac cyclist Luke Rowe says participating in the Port Campbell to Warrnambool handicap race and joining the Colac Cycling Club might not have happened if it wasn’t for a surfing accident.
Huge crowd ready to hit Colac
Nearly 200 cyclists will come through Colac tomorrow for the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic.
