CRMCC Weekly Bleat 20 July 2026

• Calling for Volunteers
• Next Race – Sutton Driver Training Centre 2 August
• The Big Bike Film Night
• Upcoming races requiring volunteers – race calendar can be found here
  

Calling for Volunteers

Firstly, thank you for supporting our 2026 winter road racing season. Our club relies on riders helping riders, and we need a few volunteers to help keep the races running safely and smoothly throughout the rest of the season.

For the remainder of the winter season, we are looking for:

• Race Directors
• Finish Line Marshals
• Traffic Controllers (ETC-certified)
• Van Drivers

Without volunteers filling these roles, we risk not being able to run races, so we’re asking everyone to consider giving back to the club for a day. The more people who share the load, the easier it is for everyone to enjoy a full race season.

If you can help this weekend or volunteer for any race during the season, please reply to the committee mailbox (copied) or go to the volunteer calendar at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pkECTVAgOENts06YdwLNOaAI44JwQend/edit?pli=1&gid=1832900212#gid=1832900212

Thanks for helping keep our winter racing community strong and hope to see you out there soon.

Next Race – Sutton Driver Training Centre 2 August 2026

****We still require a Race Director for this Race to go ahead. If you can help out, please e-mail the Committee committee@crmcc.org.au ****

The Big Bike Film Night

Check out the trailer below, to see some of the enticing films in this year’s line-up.  

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission – bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.
Showcasing 2.5 hours of mesmerizing bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama,
humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight
the two-wheel devotee!
The 2026 treasure chest of films includes:

• a dazzling mountain bike ride exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Norway, embracing the magic of the
  midnight sun
• two cyclists trace a line through Te Waipounamu / New Zealand’s South Island, on the first known ride of the
  Southern Way 1,000, a newly mapped 1,000km gravel loop from Queenstown in the Southern Alps to the coast
  and back again
• an inspiring film that captures the wettest, most heinous riding conditions imaginable
• a film that playfully delves into the world of those taking cycling to new heights – celebrating fun, silliness, and
  creativity that comes with pushing boundaries on two wheels
• we see what happens when a folding bike and a brave salesman undertake a 1,000 km gravel race across Rwanda.
  Three colleagues, one wild idea, and a small machine with a giant heart
• a compelling story about perseverance, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of navigating daily life following a
  life-altering injury, and how adaptive design has transformed and enriched the journey forward
• a moving movie that follows a father and son’s journey as they take on one of life’s most meaningful milestones-
  riding a bike together as a family
• a bold and uplifting story of an adventure activist, attempting to break the 24-hour Guinness World Record in
  downhill mountain biking- all to raise funds for reforesting the foothills around Queenstown. Her relentless pursuit
  not only pushes the limits of endurance but also becomes a powerful symbol of resilience and environmental
  commitment
• and crowning the night off… we all love an underdog tale. This charming, funny, heartfelt film inspires us to believe
  that we all have the capacity to be unlikely heroes in our own stories. The audience is transported back to the
  nostalgic 1990s, to the slopes of the punishing Mont Ventoux, in Southern France, to witness the drama of a battle
  between two giantsALL in the mix!
  These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that move us,
  and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.
  So…listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the
  ride!!

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