- 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
This race will be going ahead regardless of the number of participants.
Six races will be held over the winter season at the Sutton Driver Training Centre, with riders accumulating the points gained as per the list:
1st 10 points
2nd 8 points
3rd 6 points
4th 4 points
5th 3 points
6th+ 2 points
This scoring system differs from the RMS. 10 points will still be awarded to the winner even if only one rider starts the race.
Riders with the most points accumulated at the end of the series will be crowned grand champions for their grade.
Here are the main rules:
- The final round will be worth double points and riders that participate in all races will get a bonus 12 points.
- Prizes such as gift vouchers (subject to local business generosity) will be presented after the final race for first, second and third places.
- Riders must compete in the final race to receive a prize and be present at the prize ceremony.
- Riders who are promoted will take half their points with them to the higher grade.
- Point scores will be kept for each grade and updated after each round.
- If more than one rider finishes with the same final score, a count-back of the overall results will determine the higher place getter.
- The races may not all be scratch races, with a points race as another option.
- Volunteers will get 2 points in the series and still be eligible for the bonus 12 points for participating in all races in the series.
The Big Bike Film Night
| Date | Time | Canberra | Ticket Booking Link |
| Monday 10th August | 6:30pm | Kambri at ANU | https://www.trybooking.com/DLEON |
Check out the trailer below, to see some of the enticing films in this year’s line-up.
| The Big Bike Film Night 2026 Promo Trailer | https://bit.ly/Big_Bike_Film_Night_2026_Promo_Trailer_Australia |
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
