Two day, 3 stage tour – 2 x Road races (Scratch races) and criterium - proudly presented by Bendigo & District Cycling Club. Under 11s Sunday's Criterium only.
Merv Dean was a member of the Bendigo and District Cycling Club for 50 years. He was successful in both track and road cycling. He was highly regarded for his achievements in the Wangaratta Wheel and Road Races and in the Midlands Road Race. After retiring, Merv stayed very involved in in the club, serving as Secretary for 14 years and being a Club and State Commissaire. He was awarded a Life Membership of the Bendigo and District Cycling Club and VCI.
Merv was passionate about junior cycling. He along with other officials from Bendigo, formulated and introduced a training program to educate and develop junior cyclists. This was accepted by the ACF and is what we now know as the J Cycle Program.
Merv’s wife, Ruth is honoured to have this Club Tour named in memory of Merv as he enjoyed planning this tour and the courses to make them challenging. He won the Senior tour in 1966. Thank you to Ruth and Dean family for supporting this weekend.
*Day 1- Stage One starting at Harcourt North Tennis Club 9am (Grades from U13 to U17) *Day 2- Stage Two: Road race at Mandurang 9am– U13: 19.3km – U15: 40km – U17: 40km *Day 2- Stage Three: Criterium at Livestock (all grades from U9 to U17)
*[Stage 1 https://www.strava.com/routes/2936490675332994592
*Stage 2U13 Map, U17 Map x 2 laps
* Stage 3 - Map
Entry fee: U9/U11 $10 + payment card fee – Sunday Criterium Only Entry fee: U13-U17 $40 + payment card fee – Three Stages No on the day entries
Eligibility: An AusCycling Race membership is required
No on the day entries.
Email: bendigocyclingclub@gmail.com
Paul Hadden 0402776877
Shane Freer 0417315852
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A payment card fee of $0.30 will be applied.