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Here we are in the grip of another Queensland winter with overnight temperatures in the positives and daytime temperatures in the mid 20s.While we do have some chilly areas just above zero, we have pretty good riding weather.
Welcome to the late May edition of the Queensland Newsletter. In the last two weeks we have seen some firsts: the Far North Queensland riding of the Fleche Opperman All Day Trial; A new Ride Organiser and a brand new ride.
What a calm setting! You can hardly spot the horizon. Vic Point on ‘What’s the Point?’
After effects of a windy night – Bedrock 2019 courtesy Tara Horner
When I was discussing with some of the Queensland Committee members about becoming the newsletter editor one theme seemed to come out often and that it is good to have someone that participated in the rides on a regular basis. For the most, I seem to tick that box except for the long rides so to speak. One advantage is I also get an opportunity to take some cool photos. Mark’s editorial theme was the free coffee for unravelling the puzzle, you will notice the occasional photo that I have taken on a ride. Full points if you recognise the photo above that I took on a recent ride. I am also taking the opportunity to inform you of any changes to events and where possible advise how the recent rides have gone.
Here we are at the start of the Autumn riding weather for another edition of the Queensland Newsletter. Several rides have completed since the last newsletter with mixed results and we have some on and off road rides coming up so check out the details below.
Welcome to a rather full edition of the Queensland newsletter. Queensland had a very successful Oppy this year with all teams completing and with some outstanding record breaking to boot. More on that a little later.
Only Oppy riders can appreciate a beautiful morning like this
Here we are a few days out from the 2019 Fleche Opperman All Day Trial and I hope teams have completed their preparations for another awesome Oppy. I take my hat off to those riding the full distance – something I have yet to do but it is always in my plans. On a trip to the MCG I took time to read up on Sir Hubert Opperman in the Sporting Hall of Fame and took this photo of once of his steeds.
Amazing what you find at teh MCG Sporting Hall of Fame. I wonder if bar mounted bidons will make a big return?
Welcome to the March 9th edition of the Queensland Newsletter. This edition has some good reading for your rest day after a long ride. Remember to make sure all your Oppy preparations are in order – team and rider registration and course nomination because the Oppy is only two weeks away!
Welcome to February 21st edition of the Queensland Region newsletter. This is a bit of a bumper edition due to the National and Regional AGMs being held in the last couple of weeks. We have a new club constitution and we saw some very good rides in the last fortnight.
Jeff Franklin receiving the Martin Pearson Memorial Trophy for outstanding Audax riding.
If you look closely, Jeff also received a 25,000km lifetime distance award plus a Woodrup 5000 award – an awesome achievement since Jeff has only been riding Audax for a little over a season. Continue reading
