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Kate Nichols and Alexis Rhodes, injured in the accident that claimed the life of Amy Gillet, will be competing in the Bay Cycling Classic which includes Amy's Ride on Saturday. Apparently there are nearly 2000 entrants for Amy's Ride on Saturday. That's a fabulous turn-out and good on the girls for getting back on the bike. There are two good articles about the girls recovery in The Age today. http://tinyurl.com/7nm78 http://tinyurl.com/7gcgg -- SuzieB |
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Hope 2006 finds you happy & healthy! Now, a roundup of WoJ related news. The whistle n' bells version of this message can be found here; http://bicyclejustice.blogspot.com/ 1. Sam Powries letter published in Cycling News: http://www.cyclingnews.com/letters/?...tters#Cyclists 2. Euan & I working on a planned 'cycling wiki'. Any contributions most welcome. Including hosting...more on that soon! http://tinyurl.com/a3azq 3. Elizabeth Wynhausen: Brazen displays of the unAustralian way http://tinyurl.com/dly2u A rather acerbic review of unAustralian goings on - with a sizable mention of one Mr Eugene McGee.. 4. Melbourne: SMS death driver gets her licence back http://tinyurl.com/d5pyn 5. This Saturday (7/1) in Geelong is Amys Ride. The organisers are still taking entries up until the day. http://www.amysride.com.au We are having a combined WoJ/aus.bicycle team. Also we have designed a 'team ticket' to be placed on your jersey ie: similar to a race ticket pinned to the back. http://www.flickr.com/photos/72663690@N00/81433781/ Should have laminated a.b spoke cards by Friday. If you want one, or both, please email me: cfsmtbATgmailDOTcom Can also arrange for accommodation, safe storage space and showers at a friends place in Geelong East (near Geelong Showground/Racecourse). This is near the Botanical Gardens. Email me directly if you want the address details. -- cfsmtb |
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Katies positive attitude certainly puts my recent whinging relating to my cat-themed bike bingle into perspective. Show 'em who's the boss! Brown in charge of recovery, and partner http://tinyurl.com/dkozo Katie Brown's feisty nature is undoubtedly sustaining the 22-year-old through her long injury rehabilitation. Now boyfriend Mark Renshaw is about to discover the flipside to that hard-headed attitude. Brown will manage Renshaw's team from today in the five-day Bay Cycling Classic and no doubt it will be an amusing few days for their relationship. "Knowing her, she's going to be pretty bossy," Renshaw said. Brown responded: "This gives me an opportunity to say what I want to say and he has to listen to me, because I'm the boss … I can get a bit feisty." (more in article via link) -- cfsmtb |
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Further reportage from todays (r)Age Cyclists race along road to recovery http://tinyurl.com/7oskk Classic comeback: Alexis Rhodes (left) and Kate Nichols prepare for the start of the Bay Cycling Classic at Williamstown yesterday. Classic comeback: Alexis Rhodes (left) and Kate Nichols prepare for the start of the Bay Cycling Classic at Williamstown yesterday. Photo: Sebastian Costanzo WILLIAMSTOWN foreshore on a summer day is half a world away from the forest road in Germany where Alexis Rhodes almost lost her life last year, but yesterday she and Kate Nichols rode together for the first time since they survived the accident that claimed the life of fellow cyclist Amy Gillett-Safe. Returning to national competition in the Bay Cycling Classic, Rhodes and Nichols took a further step in their recovery from the horrendous injuries they sustained when a young driver crashed into a group of Australia's top female road cyclists. On paper, yesterday was more successful for Rhodes, who finished sixth riding for the Pitcher Partners team, than for Nichols, but the presence of a beaming Simon Gillett, the husband of their late friend, was a reminder that there are some things in life more important than placings. Rhodes, 21, was on life support and in a coma for almost a week after the accident with severe chest injuries and broken bones in her back. The six months since have helped heal the physical and emotional wounds, but she said Gillett-Safe was in her thoughts as they lined up for the race. "It was pretty emotional on the start line; it was good to see Simon there," Rhodes said. "It was pretty hard but once the whistle sounded it was business as usual. Amy was one of my closest friends, and I know she'd be really happy to see me back riding." Nichols, 20, said she took strength from the memory of Gillett-Safe as she slowly navigated the path to recovery from serious arm injuries. "Amy's always on our minds, but with the racing, it's fantastic because she was such a strong and positive rider and I take that with me in my races now and I definitely feel stronger and more determined from it," she said. "It was great to see Alexis have a go (today). It was great to see all the girls out there, I haven't raced with them for a while. They were all so encouraging out there and supportive, as well as being competitors too and making it a hard race." The first of the classic's five women's events was won by individual pursuit world champion Katie Mactier. Mactier described winning as a "fantastic feeling", but was at her most animated when discussing Rhodes' and Nichols' efforts. "It's terrific, it really is. There's a wonderful feeling in the group, there always is in Australia, but to have those two girls here … they're remarkable girls and … an inspiration to be around," she said. "They're just such a credit to themselves and their country. I have so much respect for what they're doing and what they've been through." When asked if she believed Rhodes stood a chance of making the Commonwealth Games team — an unlikely achievement, but still possible — Mactier replied: "Bloody oath, that girl's capable of doing anything; they all are, look what they've come through, nothing's going to stop them." On Saturday, Amy's Ride, a charity event devised by Simon Gillett, will be held before the Geelong leg of the Bay Classic. The ride is open to all entrants, who can choose from five courses of varying length around the Bellarine Peninsula. -- cfsmtb |
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What's with all the name change? 'Gillett-Safe' bit strange form a PR point of view, changing a brandname halfway thru... -- flyingdutch |
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What a great day - the weather was perfect, and everybody there seemed keen to enjoy the day. Got to Geelong a little later than planned; helped put together 5 bikes (my partner and 3 of his youngsters were doing the family laps). I headed over for registration and pick up the stuff for everybody, then back to find where we'd parked. I'd decided on the 45 so that people weren't waiting around all day for me; this turned out to be a good choice. Though the kids were mostly enjoying it, a couple of hours was enough! I saw the start when I was still trying to find registration but finally rolled over the start line at around 10 past 10. It was good to find the other ab'ers as they were regrouping - I hope your ribs held up through the day cfsmtb! Apologies to Kathy for not recognising her (does anybody else think we all look the same in helmets?? ). I had been hoping to complete the ride in less than 2 hours and managed about 1.45, including a couple of stops for brief chats, which I was pleased with - perfect conditions for a smooth ride. The organisers couldn't have hoped for better I hadn't reset my 'puter, but know the top speed for the day was 52 coming down a hill on the way back to Geelong. Memorable moments: Amy's family talking before and after their rides, the fellow with the Oscar the Grouch jersey (with matching socks... I *so* want that outfit!), my bike just moved beautifully for the ride and did all it was asked, and for once I wasn't trashed by asthma which has been plaguing me of late. I understand it is to be an annual event. I'm looking forward to next year ali -- alison_b |
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