• Crit Season 2026/27
  • Track Racing
  • Crits Race Report
  • Track Racing Report
  • Sutton Super Series update
  • Upcoming races requiring volunteers – race calendar can be found here

Crit Season 2026/27 – Round 003 Tuesday 20th October 2026

Round 003 tomorrow evening at Stromlo Forest Park! See you out there! Pricing information below for those who still need to sort that out. Any questions, contact the Committee committee@crmcc.org.au

Criterium Entry

This will be the third season where the season pass will be offered, with take up in previous years being quite strong. The strength of take up, along with the significant discount to a full season’s potential fees, has contributed to diluting the club’s revenue, necessitating the following changes.

The 2026/27 season pricing structure will be as follows:

  • Single race entry – $12 per race
  • Season Criterium Pass covering all standard Stromlo Criteriums – $156

These rates continue to represent very good value for money with 25 races planned for the season.

Volunteer Credits

The club’s ongoing success continues to rely on volunteers – without volunteers we can’t organise or run races.

By way of background, the club has used a financial incentive for members who volunteer for a number of years.  The previous process was to offer a honorarium, which was generally not taken up by all volunteers, and therefore did not create a significant financial burden on the club. 

Last year the club switched from offering the honorarium for volunteers to a race credits system which was automatically applied to members to use against any upcoming race entry fees.  The system provided a token reward for the volunteer’s time in helping run races.  In the first year operating the cost of this system has impacted the running costs of the club by more 50% more than the previous honorarium system ($2,000 in 2025 to $3,100 in 2026).  This is largely due to a concentration of members volunteering who then are able to offset their race fees through credits.  The key statistic on this issue is that only 60% of members who raced in the last 12 months have volunteered in that time.

The club will continue the race credits for the foreseeable future, however the amount per role will be adjusted. 1 credit will equal one standard race entry.

  • For open road races, Race Directors, ETCs and van drivers will receive 4 credits each, and marshals 1 credit.
  • For closed circuit races at SDTC, SFP, or Dairy Flat Road, Race Directors will receive 2 credits, van drivers (where required) will receive 4 credits, and marshals 1 credit.

Clubs like ours cannot operate successfully without the help of volunteers, and we encourage all members to meet the minimum volunteer commitment of 1 race per year to maintain your membership status in good standing. We are not unique in the challenges of getting volunteers in our sport, but as a committee we hope that the spirit of volunteerism can help the club thrive into the future.

NARRABUNDAH TRACK RACING – THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER, 5.30 PM

The Program for Thursday is as follows:
5.30pm – 6.00pm: Warm-up and free practice.
6.00pm – 6.20pm: 8-lap graded scratch race.
6.20pm – 6.50pm: 200m fly.
6.50pm – 7.10pm: 2-lap handicap.
7.10pm – 7.30pm: Italian pursuit.

Spare Track Bikes
We have several spare track bikes if you wish to try track racing. Note that you will need to bring your
own pedals. You may need to pump up tyres (we will have a pump available) and adjust saddle / bar
position. You will need to check over the bike for safety purposes. Although we will assist as far as
practical, equipment safety and providing tools for fitting / adjustments is your responsibility.
Attendance
Please register your attendance at https://rms.crmcc.org.au/calendar?5021932
Each race will cost $10, or purchase the season track pass at $80.

Regards,
Graeme O’Neill

Race Report Crits Round 002

A Grade – Moshy Storms Home in a Thrilling Finish!

What a cracker of an A Grade contest at Round 2 of CRMCC’s Summer 26/27 Crit SZN! With a light head/tail breeze and relatively benign conditions, the riders had little excuse not to put on a show — and put on a show they certainly did, especially with the downhill tailwind finish after 25mins+2.

Early attacks came thick and fast with Stu launching lap 1 and then Lewis Cressy and Dan Lekhac testing the waters off the front lap 2 before Darlo committed to a powerful bridge down the main straight. McCreath and Quon worked hard to shut things down by lap 5, and despite several counterattacks, the bunch repeatedly regrouped.

Terra put in a substantial dig before eventually being dropped alongside Rainer.

With six minutes remaining, McCreath, Vroomans and Lekhac pulled off a cheeky move, opening a 5-7 second gap and forcing the bunch into full chase mode. Stu Griffiths gave it everything in pursuit, while Moshy and Toby joined the scramble to reel them in. Just when it looked like the race might fracture for good, the elastic snapped back and the field regrouped.

Then came the fireworks! Jason Irwin launched a gutsy solo attack with three laps remaining, digging deep to hold off the charging pack. Stu gave chase before fading back, leaving Jason to fight the wind up the back straight one last time…but the chasing wolves were closing fast.

Fresh from his Worlds campaign in Japan, McCreath looked dangerous, while Moshy was saving something special for the finale. As the field came back into sight round the top bend and thundered down the finishing straight, Ben “Moshy” Morrison unleashed a blistering turn of speed hitting over 1200w, storming around the outside to snatch victory in spectacular fashion with Jason “No Socks” hanging on for a valiant second ahead of a fast finishing Crispin.

C Grade – Attacks, Counterattacks and No Quarter Given!

C Grade delivered its own brand of 22+2 criterium chaos, with Dominator wasting absolutely no time launching an opening-lap attack. The bunch let him dangle till lap 3, but the message was clear: nobody was here for a Sunday spin (A grade only lapped them once).

Simon Costello later slipped off the front, only to be reeled in by Collarbone Corner. Yater sat patiently mid-pack, looking every bit the rider waiting to unleash a late-race ambush for Tiffen & Co. Kurt Andrews also showed plenty of intent, bridging towards the break.

With 7 minutes remaining, the field was back together and the attacks continued. Nobody could establish a decisive advantage, leaving the race poised for a grandstand finish. The final laps saw the bunch remain tightly packed, with riders jostling for position and looking for the perfect launchpad.

In the end, #700 and visitor Simon Niemeyer claimed the top step, with David Buckley finishing a close second and Kurt Andrews rounding out the podium after a spirited contest.

The second group of the evening rolled off at 6:15 pm, with D and E Grade lining up for 22 minutes plus two laps of CRMCC criterium action. The opening laps were relatively sedate, but it wasn’t long before the racing instincts kicked in…

D Grade – Attacks, Attrition and a Bell-Lap Showdown!

Ben Harding was first to light the fuse, launching an early attack and briefly opening a gap before the bunch reeled him back in. Brian Peak immediately saw an opportunity to counter, but his move was also shut down as the field refused to let anyone escape cheaply.

With nine minutes remaining, Kevin Newhouse rolled the dice, searching for the decisive break, but once again the bunch proved too strong and too organised. Michael Reppion then made his move with three laps to go, while Aidan Chapel found the going tough in his first outing with the veterans – aka dropped.

As the race approached its climax, the bunch slowed and regrouped on the penultimate lap…but any thoughts of a leisurely finish disappeared as the bell rang. The pace surged, the bunch shattered into pieces, and the final sprint became a test of strength, positioning and sheer determination.

Rob Langridge emerged triumphant, with Jonathan Chowns taking second and the ever-active Brian Peak rounding out the podium.

E Grade – Morton Makes His Move!

E Grade was a different affair altogether, with the field settling into a long, disciplined single-file train for almost the entire 22 minutes. With few opportunities to break clear, patience and positioning were the order of the day.

When it came time to settle the score, Ian Morton proved he had the legs when it mattered most, taking the win ahead of David Johnson, with Rico Fitch securing third.

B Grade – Honours in a Tactical Thriller!

B Grade delivered a cracking contest, with a succession of attacks, counterattacks and a perfectly timed sprint finish keeping the bunch guessing right to the checkered flag.

With 25 minutes +2 and barely a breath of wind to trouble the riders, the race started at a lively tempo. After a couple of laps, Krusty launched the first attack, only to be reeled in almost as quickly as he had launched. Kim Pedersen then tried her luck, but the bunch remained firmly in control, shutting down the move and keeping everyone on a short leash.

8 minutes in, Jason Chalker made a more serious move, joined by Bruce Goodfellow as the pair looked to establish a dangerous breakaway. By midpoint, Kris Johnson, Leonard Pooley and Shaun Lewis also tried to split the field, briefly opening a small gap while the chasing bunch worked hard to close the deficit. By the ten to go mark it was all back together, with Mark Vardy struggling to stay connected at the rear (riding up from C grade).

Seven minutes to go and the pace lifted another notch. Three riders slipped clear, led once again by Pooley, while Spillane produced a monumental bridging effort to join the break of then 3. Chalker and company were having none of it and the escape was eventually neutralised.

With five minutes remaining, the bunch regrouped and the tactical chess match continued. Heavily represented Quon made their move with two minutes to go, but agin…shut down. Then came the classic last-gasp attack from Paul Scherl at the top of the main straight as the bell rang — only to be swallowed up by Collarbone Corner.

Into the final bend, Quon had troops a plenty and lined up beautifully, delivering a textbook lead-out train. Kris Johnson, relatively new to the veterans racing ranks, capitalised superbly to claim victory, with Nathan Spillane storming home 2nd for the ol’ Quon 1/2 and Andy Murrell rounding out the podium.

Another great evening of CRMCC racing, with every grade delivering its own blend of tactics, tenacity and sprinting prowess!

Many thanks to the ever-present Ian Hutchings for set up, coord and delightful photos; Ryan for sign on organisation, wealth of knowledge and general assistance; Denis on Chief Marshall duties; other volunteers and the committee for ensuring a well prepared event and Race Director information.

Jeremy Gillman-Wells – Race Director

photos thanks to Ian Hutchings

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Track Racing Report 15 October 2026

Thursday 15 October saw the first track racing session for the 2026-27 season. The weather was rather
cold with a brisk wind. Attendance (8 riders) was slightly better than last year, so hopefully the season
will be better attended than last year.
The session races and place getters were as follows:
8-Lap Scratch: (A Grade) Sarah Stephens, Alison Hale, David Wilkinson. (B Grade) Graeme O’Neill, Ken
Birch, Phil Coulton.
2-Lap SS TT: (A Grade) Sarah Stephens (57.69s), Chris Chant (57.82s), David Wilkinson (59.20s). (B
Grade) Frank O’Sullivan (61.50s), Phil Coulton (65.33s), Ken Birch (66.04s),
Combined Italian Pursuit: Winner Team 2 (Chris Chant, Alison Hale, David Wilkinson, Phil Coulton, Ken
Birch).
Season Point Score:
Sarah Stephens (18), Ken Birch (17), Phil Coulton (17), Chris Chant (16), David Wilkinson (16), Alison
Hale (15), Graeme O’Neill (15), Frank O’Sullivan (15), Ben Davis (11).

Sutton Super Series update

You may have noticed our final round of the Sutton Super Series is no longer listed on the calendar. It was scheduled for October, however, after we raised some concerns about the potholes and reflectors around the back of the course, the CEO of Sutton Road Training Centre wants to inspect the course himself and make an assessment on the suitability for cycling events to take place there. The CEO is currently away, so the assessment won’t happen until October. Once we get feedback as to whether we can race there again in the near future, we will let you know. Ideally, they will rectify the hazards or allow us to mark the hazards appropriately. In the short-term, our final round of the series is postponed until further notice.

Upcoming races needing volunteers

Please self-register as a volunteer, where you can put your name down against those roles marked ‘Vacant’ in this Google spreadsheet. We will follow-up and confirm your volunteering with an email from committee@crmcc.org.au
Thank you to those members who have offered their services to fill roles so our races can run. https://rms.crmcc.org.au/calendar

CRMCC Committee

President – David Parker

Vice President – Dave Buckley

Secretary – Michael Fawke

Treasurer – Mark Vardy

Handicapper – Rob Langridge

E-mail committee@crmcc.org.au