MR PRICE SPORT CYCLE CLUB KZN - Behind Safe Cycling

MR PRICE SPORT CYCLE CLUB KZN

Behind Safe Cycling
Newsletter – October 2014

Website: www.westcycle.co.za
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Phone : 031 – 7674448
Fax   : 0865256703
Email : dusart@iafrica.com

Office hours: 08:30 – 12:00 noon (Monday to Friday)

CLUB BBM Pin is 295CDDF8…. You are invited to join in and you will be kept updated
with all the happenings in cycling by checking the clubs STATUS

Welcome to our new members: Reinhart Roloff and Leonard Pretorius, hope
you enjoy being a part of our cycling family

Up Coming Events.

   1. The Engen (around the City) Cycle Race will take place on Saturday the 8th November 2014.
      Entries are available on website www.cycleevents.co.za
   2. The KZN Awards will take place on the 7th November at the Cricket Stadium. Please make sure
      that your KZN Colours Road Application form has been sent to your club to verify… you need 10
      points to qualify for KZN Road Colours.
   3. The Ride for Redcap will take place on the 23 and 24 November 2014 – 640km ride from Nigel to
      Durban in 2 days…email kelvinv@iafrica.com for further details. (This is a charity event)
   4. Our Christmas Coffee Ride will take place on Friday the 5th December 2014 from Oscars Hillcrest.
      Please bring a plate of eats and a gift for the Choc Cow Children. Prizes for the best Christmas
      dressed male and female.
   5. The Clubs Awards Christmas Dinner will take place on the 5th December 2014 at Tina Hotel in
      Kloof… there will be a dinner and a show. Only 80 tickets available….R1000.00 cash prize for
      the member that sells the most tickets. Cost of tickets is R295.00 per person.
   6. Please send in your Club League Points application form ASAP. Only persons who have completed
      these forms will be legible for prizes…no league point application forms – no acknowledgement.
   7. 2015 Club Membership is now open for renewal… your 2014 club membership/CSA
      Licenses/Emba Permits are valid until the 31st December 2014. 2015 Club membership forms are
      available on our clubs website www.westcycle.co.za

Normal training groups as follows:
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – Oscars Hillcrest at 4.45 am (A & B groups)
(With back up vehicle) Fridays – coffee/social ride.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – Westville KFC/Wild Bean at 4.15am and
Friday at 4.45a.m (intense training)
(With back up vehicle)

Tsogo Sun Amashova Classic 2014.
Well done to all our members who took part in the above event. Was awesome to see
quite a few podiums… well done. Our Club joined forces with the Choc Cows at the finish
with the hospitality gazebos. Many thanks to Magic Pan Caterers and Shelley Grobler for
the tasty snacks. It was awesome to see so many members and so may COWS… what a
pleasant day it was for everyone to socialize. Many thanks to the organizers –RIGHT ON
THE NIGHT for a super event.

TSOGO SUN AMASHOVA CLASSIC 2014 – by Mike Viljoen

This year’s Amashova started with a little more excitement than the previous years due to the
addition of the UWCT status for us more ‘experienced’ riders. This meant a possible UCI jersey for
winning your category. After the previous 2 days dismal weather, Sunday awoke with warm and dry
conditions – let’s race! The Epic journey began with the feared climb up Fox hill. Complete cyclist
came with numbers and an obvious plan. It also helps that they are a well raced team with the
amount of races in JHB compared to KZN. A moderate tempo saw off at least half the bunch leaving
about 15-20 riders going over the top together. A few harmless attacks were brought back before
the turn off Fox. The only problem that the UWCT status does bring is negative racing. This played
into the hands of Complete Cyclist with the superior numbers as they fired off Franco Ferreira along
Umlaas road. He quickly got a gap and we never saw him again as nobody was prepared to get
together and contribute towards a meaningful chase….negative racing. Soon after Shaun Mackenzie
took advantage of a counter attack and took off after Franco. The chase showed minor interest and
almost brought him back but he attacked again and went clear. The bunch settled into a slow cruise
back to Durban. Going into the Inchanga area just before the Comrades wall, 4 riders managed to
escape including myself. We quickly saw the opportunity and set off in chase of the 2 riders up front
we worked hard to get a sizable gap by Pinetown but unfortunately lost a rider due to a puncture
and had to contend with a Complete Cyclist Team mate who rightly was soft peddling through. This
along with the fact that jumping across to the break to create a real race wasn’t on the minds of the
group left behind, the break was brought back by Westwood mall - the fight for the minor positions
seemed more meaningful at the time. Going over Tollgate turned out to be a dangerous affair as we
started catching the shorter races and riders were all over the road. The nerves of the bunch could
already be felt as various individuals took chances off the front but was all brought back together by
the time we hit the NMR avenue straight. Going into the final sprint was always going to be about
positioning with the sprinters muscling their way to the front and forcing a tight bunch into the final
corner. The sprint was led out by Bluff meat supply and the minor positions filled. It wasn’t clear at
that stage what the positions were due to the fact that two age groups had been put together and
also the slower races were mixed in at the finish. I just managed to slip into the top 5 and 3rd in the
UWCT cat. Thanks to Corinne for setting up the Tent and eats/drinks for us. Always a great
experience after a race.

REF: CONVERSION OF THE PROCEDURE ROOM AT GREY’S HOSPITAL

On behalf of CHOC Pietermaritzburg branch, I would like to thank you for sponsoring the
conversion of a bathroom into a procedure room situated in ward A1; at Grey’s Hospital. This
project was successfully completed by DAE Construction at the end of July.
The room is currently used for Pediatrics and Oncology/Haematology procedures making the
work of the doctors easier. According to the feedback I received from the doctors, the
procedure room has created a lot of space and capacity for the doctors to function more
efficiently than before.
It has about four chemo-chairs that are used for administering chemotherapy procedures too.
There is further a bed for assessing patients and exercising other procedures on patients. Due
to cross infection concerns, the Oncology/Haematology ward has since been separated by an
aluminum double door from the general ward. This has further created control on the people
accessing this ward. The PVC floor has also given a nurturing texture and our wish is create the
same ambiance in the whole ward in future.
Grey’s Hospital might have two Pediatrics Oncologists from next year as a result; more children
will be referred to this treatment Centre. This will enable the doctors to reach out to more
children both at the clinic and ward too.
I would like further want to thank you for helping us to lift the name of CHOC high in KZN by
sponsoring this project. We further look forward to a continued partnership with The Cows in
“keeping more than hope alive” in the lives of children with cancer or life threatening blood
disorders and their families.

We value your involvement in our work.

   The Cows Support

  LOVE LIVING LIFE!

Mr. Price Sport Cycle Club Awards & Dinner

                                                      You are invited to the Mr. Price
                                                      Sport Cycle Club KZN AWARDS
                                                      evening on:
                                                      DATE: Friday 5th December 2014

                                                      TIME: 18h00 ( for 18h30)

                                                      VENUE: Tina`s Hotel, Kloof

                                                      COST: R 295.00 p.p. ( 3 course meal
                                                      & live show- Gee Jays)

                                                      BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN.

                                                      Please deposit into:

                                                      Mr Price Cycle Club

                                                      Nedbank – Durban North

                                                      1352086778 – branch code – 193305

                                                      Ref – Your name and how many people

                                                      Fax : 0865256703

Spur School MTB series 2014
20 September 2014

Fulton School for the Deaf
Fulton school for the deaf in Winston park is always one of the favourite venues for the spur shcools
series. The Fulton staff and parents sell eats and drinks on the day and in every age category you
would find some of their learners competing in the event. It is great for the hearing children to mix
with and be aware of kids with special needs from an early age and it slots in with the spirit of the
event which is to get kids from all walks of life on bicycles to compete and have fun all at the same
time!

Another nice characteristic about the Fulton course is that it is so
accessible to the parents who want to cheer and help their little ones
along. On both the small and big lap you can see your little one about 5 to
6 times and therefor keep tabs on their performance,punctures, dropped
chain, tears, laughs etc……

Both Evan and Warren had great races even with                                  some tough
competition. They both had shaky starts but soon                                got into a rhythm
and started catching some riders ahead of them.                                 Evan managed to
ride himself into third sport and had to work really                            hard on his final
lap to stay away from the rider behind him. The                                 Wright brothers
took the two top steps on the podium again which they have done consistently almost throughout
the whole series.

In Warren’s race it was the very talented Travis Stedman who rode away from the field early on to
                           take the win. The fight for the final 2 spots on the
                           podium became a tussle between Matt Millward,
                           Dreyer Botma, Liam Tyler and Warren. Matt broke
                           away and left the trio to fight it out for the last
                           podium spot. Liam Tyler dropped off the pace just
                           before the start of the final lap which left Warren
                           and Dreyer to finish the battle for 3rd place. Dreyer
                           just got the edge on the final corner to finish ahead
                           of Warren.

                           We had no idea how the kids did overall in the
                           series of 8 races and were pleasantly surprised

when we learnt that they both got a 3rd place in their respective categories.
They had smiles from ear to ear and Werner and I were so happy for them
and that we made the time and effort to get them to these special events.
Hats off to all the parents, schools and more importantly the kids and we can
only hope that 2015 will be even bigger and more fun!!

Isabel Moolman

Cape Argus Cycle Tour – 8th March 2015.

Bike will be transported to the Argus 2015 once again
as per previous year. Prices: Single Bikes R695.00 and
Tandems R750.00.. Please book your spot asap as
there is only a few spaces left. Email Corinne on
dusart@iafrica.com to secure your spot… first come
first served.

BELL Big 5 #5 – Hluhluwe Rhino Charge

With the Spur Schools Series race at Fulton from the previous day still fresh in their legs, the kids set of
with us to Hluhluwe for the final race in the Bell Big 5 series. The kids fuelled up on giant M&B muffins
and dad and I on the even bigger cappuccinos for the busy day ahead……..always such a lekke adventure
wherever we go for a MTB race with the littlies!

50km
With already 10 km’s done, and feeling strong, Werner thought to himself that today was his day when he
found himself away with Tyrone White, Joshua Nelson and Ryan Piercey. Tyrone and Josh started making
it very tough on the little sandy drags which saw Werner fall of the pace first followed by Ryan. Werner
did not give up and eventually caught and passed Ryan just before the half way mark. He kept the pace up
to keep away from Ryan and to not lose too much ground on the two riders ahead.
With about 15km’s to go Werner passed Tyrone who experienced some bad luck. Werner now found
himself in 2nd place overall but he also met with misfortune when he punctured only 5km’s from the
finish. He managed to get it sorted after a while but by then he had lost a lot of positions. He chased really
hard to the finish to salvage whatever he could but ran out of track and found himself crossing the finish
line very tired and disappointed.

The race was won by Joshua Nelson followed by Ryan Piercey and Gideon Bruckner.

The first veteran rider across the line was Jasper van Vessem followed by Zauco van den Berg and Dirk
Barnard with Werner taking 4th…..

                            I had a really good start and felt strong. There was a split in the field within the
                            first kilometre or so and I managed to go with it and found myself clear of my
                            two closest rivals, Hayley Smith and Desiree Verwey.
                            The pace just got faster and faster and soon it got too hot for me and I popped
                            out the back. I found myself with about four other riders by the time we
                            reached the fast single track sections. Whilst in the single track a small group of
                            about five riders caught up with us and I noticed the presence of Hailey and
                            Desiree. Our two groups combined and we rode together from there on.
                            Some of the guys fell off the pace and some were too strong for us so it wasn’t
long till we found ourselves (us three girls) racing by ourselves. We worked well together with me pacing
on the front in the open stretches and Hailey and Desiree in the more technical areas in order for me to
follow their line.
Going up the big tar climb we were still together but as soon as we entered the very narrow, sandy single
track section I started clipping trees with my handle bars and lost sight of the two other ladies. Some of
the trees were too big to ride “through” (hehe) and to prevent myself from getting hurt I decided to ride
cautiously to the end. I had a few oopsies here and there and the last 5 kays or so the finish was very
sandy and tough. I was leaving for the Metro Police Champs the same afternoon so was just too happy to
reach the finish in one piece (except for a sore ankle after one of those oopsies). Hayley and Desiree
stayed together right up to the end and had to sprint for the line with Hayley taking it.

10km

Warren had a strong start in the 10km race and only two other boys managed to break away with him. On
the first uphill drag one of the boys fell off the pace. Warren and the other boy stayed together until they
reached the single track about 4km’s into the race. It was here in the single track where Warren broke
away to take the lead. He felt comfortable and just kept his pace steady but hard. Unfortunately one of the
marshals sent him on the wrong route. He ended up doing about 20 kays and crossed the line almost 20
minutes behind the winner, Brett Drummond. Evan was the 2 nd under 11 boy home but would have still
made the podium had his brother not get lost. It would have been nice to see both brothers on the podium
but sometimes some things aren’t meant to be. Warren was upset for a little while but soon forgot about it
and went jollying with the other kids on their bikes……..

The 4th of October saw us in Richards Bay for the Bell Big 5 awards function. Your top 3 results counted
towards your overall position. Werner had a great result by placing 2nd overall behind Bradley Stroberg
and thereby winning the veteran category with Dirk Barnard taking 3rd place in the vet category. I
managed 3rd overall behind Desiree and Hailey, winning the veteran category. Warren won the under 11
category with Evan managing the 4th spot in that category. I felt really sorry for Evan being the only one
in the family not making the overall podium but he wasn’t too fazed, knowing that he is still young with
many more races ahead of him. He even said to me at one stage; “don’t worry mom, next year I will klap
them!”

We enjoyed some drinks with friends after the official prize giving and had a really nice time. Cheers to an
even bigger 2015 event!

BELL Big 5 Series - Overall Results

50km men                            50km Ladies                          10km – under 11

Bradley Stroberg – 05:37:54         Desiree Verwey – 06:04:39            Warren Moolman – 01:00:10

Werner Moolman – 05:39:50           Hayley Smith – 06:17:00              Brett Drummond – 01:08:56

Jasper van Vessem – 05:41:23        Isabel Moolman – 06:25:00            Kyle Hulley – 01:18:44

Apple and Cinnamon Muffins

INGREDIENTS.

          1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
          3/4 cup white sugar
          1/2 teaspoon salt
          2 teaspoons baking powder
          1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
          1/3 cup vegetable oil
          1 egg

          1/3 cup milk
          2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
   

          1/2 cup white sugar
          1/3 cup all-purpose flour
          1/2 cup butter, cubed
          1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Method

   1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Grease six muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
   2. Stir together 1 1/2 cup flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt, baking powder and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
      Mix in oil, egg and milk. Fold in apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling to the
      top of the cup.
   3. In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons
      cinnamon. Mix together with fork and sprinkle over unbaked muffins.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into centre of a
   muffin comes out clean.