Cycling Victoria Annual Report 2013-2014 CONTENTS

Our People President Report Finance Operations Membership Communications Events Development BMX

1 OUR PEOPLE

President Glen Pearsall

Senior Vice President Laurie Noonan

Vice President Finance Lisa Byrne

Board Members Matt Fletcher Jenny Beier Judy Barnesby Harry Hart David Grant Douglas Armstrong General Manager Kipp Kaufmann Monique Hanley Finance Administrator Peter Quibell David Tennant Heather Park Events Manager Drew Urlichs David Code (June 2014) Road Manager Simon Gwynn

Events Coordinator Ashlie Russell

Communications & Membership Manager Paul Lumsden

Development Manager Mark Drehlich

Development Coordinator (Education) Alan Mok

Development Coordinator (Participation) Tom Dixon

Track Manager Craig Eastwood

BMX Manager Shannon Ryan

Inclusion Coordinator Ben Rogers 2 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

PRESIDENT REPORT 3

2014 has been an exciting year for cycling Cycling Victoria has seen a number of great highlights including: Victorian Male Athlete of the Year awarded to Simon Gerrans Victorian Masters Athlete of the Year awarded to Jess Laws The Melbourne Cup on Wheels was awarded UCI Category 1 status which will also be awarded to the Austral Wheelrace this year An expanded Summer of Cycling will see the new Cadel Evans Road Race as part of the UCI Calendar The launch of the new Victorian Interschools Cycling Series Victoria being the home of three current world champions and over 40 national champions 4 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

SPORT RECREATION ƒƒ CV hosted 5 national champion- ƒƒ Carol Cooke and Alistair Dono- ƒƒ Recreation is a work-in-progress ships in the last year; Madison, hue won gold medals at the for CV. It remains a profitable Omnium, Track Para-cycling, Paracycling World Road Cham- part of CV’s business but has Masters Track and Masters Road. pionships. not, to date, realised the grow- ƒƒ National Road Championships ƒƒ CV hosted three NRS events in ing market potential. The 2013 saw Felicity Wardlaw win ITT 2014; Tour of Goldfields, Tour of Cycling Participation Survey and Simon Gerrans win the Murray and Tour of Great South found that 16% of Victorians Road Race. Coast. (say, 877,000 people) ride a bike in any given week and 2 million ƒƒ Simon Clarke won the Herald ƒƒ 2 rounds of the National residents ride at least once a Sun Tour. Cyclo-Cross Series were held in year (35% of residents). There Victoria. ƒƒ Simon Gerrans won Leige-Bas- is a huge gap between our end ton-Leige, the Tour Down Under ƒƒ Victorian Road Series going of September figure of 1,300 and took sliver at the UCI World well and new event Tour of East Silver Members and the above Road Championships. Gippsland a success. numbers. ƒƒ Victorian Cyclist of the Year ƒƒ CV will be running The Austral ƒƒ CV promoted the scheduled for 2014 was Carol Cook; Road and Women and Men’s Madison four Challenge Rides at Mt Mac- Female was Felicity Wardlaw; Championships at Hisense on edon, Marysville, Whittlesea and Road Male was Jack Haig; Track 20 December 2014. This will be Baw Baw during the year. There Woman was Caitlin Ward and the first time Hisense is used as will be further development of Track Male was Alex Morgan. a velodrome since World Track recreation rides next year. Champs in April 2012. The run- ƒƒ Lisa Jacobs retained her national ƒƒ CV initiated an upgrade of the ning of this event at Hisense has Cyclocross title. CA recreation insurance offer been made possible with sup- and working with CA, MTBA ƒƒ Victoria also dominated at the port from MOPT, SRV and TAC and other states to develop a National Para-cycling Champi- sponsorship. It is also included comprehensive and competitive onships with 25 medals. in the “Summer of Cycling” pro- recreation offer. This program ƒƒ The Victorian Junior Track team motion along with the Bay Crits, will be launched in 2015. won the Ray Godkin award as Road Nationals, Cadel Evans ƒƒ The “Leading Rider” program top state. The team also set 3 Road Race and Herald Sun Tour. will be launched in November. new team national records in This initiative is a safety and the process (JM17 Sprint & Pur- skills program designed to offer suit and JW17 Pursuit). recreation riders a safer group ƒƒ Courtney Field was awarded riding environment. The rides Champion of Champions at the will be “branded” and be a core National Track Championships. part of CV’s recreation rider ƒƒ Victoria was hugely success- program. ful at both the Road and Track ƒƒ The Breeze program, that pro- Masters National Champion- vides organised group rides for ships with over 30 medallists at women, continues to be a great each event. success offering 50+ group ƒƒ Courtney Field, Braeden Dean ride opportunities per month and Jay Castles were medallists throughout the state to mostly at the Junior World Track Cham- women recreation riders. pionships. ƒƒ Club participation and support in the recreation segment is critical for successful implemen- tation of the recreation strategy. 5

MEMBERSHIP INTEGRATION OF CV HISTORY & HERITAGE ƒƒ Member numbers in the Gold CYCLING DISCIPLINES ƒƒ The History & Heritage group licence category and 3 Race Per- ƒƒ Last year, the President sug- continues to work hard to pre- mit numbers are down on last gested CA would integrate the serve our cycling history. I wish year. It is about a 3% reduction cycling disciplines in the next to thank Stuart Campbell who for Gold and 40% for the 3 Race 12 months. The depth of CA’s fi- served as Chair of the commit- Permits. This is a concern to nancial troubles meant that the tee for the last few years and all. Recreation is up 4% on last process has been delayed a year. resigned recently. year. At this stage an estimate of ASC will be keen for the new CA ƒƒ There are now six oral history member numbers at end of cal- board to implement integra- interviews available on the CV endar year will be about 7,000 tion. MTBA was one of the loan website. Additional interviews compared with 7,219 last year. contributors and is supportive will be added over the next few ƒƒ Women currently represent of integration. years. 18% of CV’s membership. This ƒƒ BMXV continues to operate ef- ƒƒ Historical Results website should continues to grow as indicated fectively with support from CV be launched prior to Christmas. by the fact that 53% of “new to including revamping the BMXV CV members” last calendar year board structure to include two were women. professional skill-based appoint- GOVERNANCE ments. ƒƒ Undoubtedly, the most sig- COMMERCIALISATION nificant governance issue of ƒƒ CV has made some advances the year related to CA. The CA with commercial outcomes dur- commercial joint-venture wind ing the year. Sponsorship has up resulted in a funding shortfall been achieved for the Breeze of $2m. The ASC were prepared program and The Austral/ Aus- to loan CA $1.5m on the basis tralian Madison Championships that the state bodies loaned CA at Hisense Arena on 20 Decem- $0.5m. After much deliberation, ber 2014. including with the other state ƒ bodies, the CV board resolved ƒ Discussions are near completion that members’ interests would with a well-known consumer be best preserved by CV sup- brand entity that will represent porting CA and therefore loaned a major step forward for CV in CA $150,000. This loan is for a 5 terms of sponsorship. The next year term. 12 months should see further sponsorship inroads. ƒƒ The board election marks the first year of moving the CV board to 6 elected members (2 per year) and up to 4 appointed board members. This initiative will bring the CV board in line with ASC governance policy. ƒƒ CV will be launching a Audit and Risk Management committee in the coming year. 6 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

Acknowledgement and thanks

On behalf of CV, I wish to take this opportunity to thank the tireless volunteers and clubs whose ongo- ing support drives the sport. We also thank our key partners Cycling Australia, BMX Victoria, Victorian Institute of Sport, Vichealth, Sport & Recreation Victoria, Transport & Accident Commission for their continued support. Also our sponsors Health. com.au, Specialized, Winning Edge, Seight, Physi- ohealth, Subaru & Independent Racking Audits and Inspections. Kipp Kaufmann and his team continue to provide out- standing service and commitment to improving cy- cling in Victoria. I wish to thank outgoing CV board member Harry Hart who chose not to seek to extend his current board term. Harry made a great contribution to the board and will, I hope, continue to play a significant role in the sport. John Fox resigned from the board early in the year. John was Chair of CRM and an enthusiastic and active board member. David Code resigned as an appointed Board Member during the year. David also contributed in a major way to the board in the role of Finance Director and sharing his significant sporting administration experiences. I also thank current board members; Laurie Noonan, Monique Hanley, Lisa Byrne, David Tennant, Judy Barnsby, Matt Fletcher, Doug Armstrong, Heather Park, Harry Hart and David Grant for their support and hard work during the year. 7 8 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

FINANCE

Cycling Victoria reported a small loss from its operations during the year, however a surplus overall profit for the financial year has been achieved. With detailed and considered financial budgeting and planning for the 2014- 2015 year, we are confident the organisation will return to a surplus position for its operating activities. 9

The membership fee charged by Program conducted by Leader- the Profit and Loss Report and CV (in addition to that charged by ship Victoria and Judy Barnesby Balance Sheet to the Board at CA) was held constant for the year has almost completed the full each monthly Board meeting. and as such revenue generated AICD qualification. The objective ƒƒ Prior to each board meeting, the by membership was similar to the of this education and training is to Finance Director meets with the 2012-2013 year. improve the understanding and General Manager and Financial the ability of the Board to meet Understanding and embracing Controller to review and analyse its financial fiduciary duties and the draft Profit and Loss Report the financial responsibilities and obligations. accountabilities by each CV board and Balance Sheet prior to their member is an extremely high pri- A change in approach to the finalisation for distribution to ority of the board. During the past budgeting and planning to align board members. financial year, 5 board members the annual budgeting process has ƒƒ At each board meeting the (Laurie Noonan, Matt Fletcher, also been undertaken in the past General Manager is required to Doug Armstrong, Glen Pearsall year. This change better ensures confirm that to his knowledge and I) attended an abridged two CV is allocating members’ funds CV is solvent ie has the funds day intensive Australian Institute and government grants towards available to meet all known of Directors Course (AICD) and those agreed strategic objectives financial obligations. much of the material and con- which, in turn, are prioritised ƒƒ The Association’s auditor meets tent focused on improving the based on members’ requirements. annually with the Board to depth of understanding of board To support the duties and obliga- discuss his audit process, the members of financial activities Audited accounts, and his Audi- and obligations within Not For tions of the board the following activities are undertaken: tor’s Report, and, to respond to Profit Sporting Organisations. In questions from board members addition, Matt Fletcher completed ƒƒ The Finance Director presents regarding the annual accounts. a similar course, Sport Leadership

A change in approach to the budgeting and planning to align the annual budgeting process has also been undertaken in the past year. This change better ensures CV is allocating members’ funds and government grants towards those agreed strategic objectives which, in turn, are prioritised based on members’ requirements. 10 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

Financial Result and Position Included with this report are two charts illustrating trends of key financial ratios which provide an overview of the financial position of CV during the 2013-2014 financial year:

ƒƒ Quick Ratio – Ability to meeting Short Term Obligations ƒƒ Debt Ratio – Proportion of Debt Relative to Assets.

QUICK RATIO DEBT RATIO

0.7 4 3.78 3.75 0.6 0.59 3.5 3.49 3.13 3.18 3.22 3 0.5 2.89 2.76 0.46 2.64 2.5 2.51 2.49 0.4 2.16 0.35 2 0.34 1.91 0.32 0.32 0.3 0.29 0.29 0.26 0.28 1.5 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.2 1 0.1 0.5

0 0

Note : As a general guideline, a quick ratio of 1 or more is good. Note : A debt ratio of 1 or less is good

Drop between May and June due to: ƒƒ Significant increase in current liabilities from $250K in May to almost $500K in June ƒƒ Also significant increase in current assets from $801K in May to almost $950K in June ƒƒ Due to change in accounting for grants and movement of $120K to Unearned Income

The current key financial strategies of the CV board are to: Key Financial ƒƒBudget for, and achieve, surpluses each year ƒƒIncrease cash reserves to $400k at the rate of $25k per Objectives of the annum ƒƒAchieve surpluses and an increase in cash reserves CV board whilst limiting membership fee increases {{ ƒƒReplace obsolete assets and purchase new assets to ensure highest standards of membership servicing 11

ASSETS LIABILITIES ƒƒ Value of Total Assets increased $243,511 (28%) dur- ƒƒ Payables increased (18%) to $99,588. ing the financial year. ƒƒ Other Liabilities increased significantly (125%) to ƒƒ Receivables increased from $62,078 to $146,587. $396,477 primarily due to Grants Received in ad- Since the close of the financial year a significant vance of $373,112 from the Victorian Government. proportion of these receivables have been col- ƒƒ Tax and superannuation liabilities were minimal as at lected. year end; $3,365. ƒƒ Cash held in the CV current account as at June 30 ƒƒ The total liabilities of CV increased 72% with the was $41,078 and cash reserves held in a term de- primary driver being the liability created due to the posit increased from $290,889 in 2013 to $748,130 grant monies received in advance. as at 30 June 2014. Profit and Loss Report The Net Surplus of $13,611 was less than the surplus of $86,165 budgeted for during the financial year.

INCOME EXPENDITURE ƒƒ Income generated from Recreation events was less ƒƒ Overall expenditure increased 5.2% ($46,517) with than expected which was the primary driver of the main driver of this increase coming from un- overall decreased income for the year. There is an budgeted wages. increased focus on recreational cycling develop- ƒƒ For the current financial year, CV has budgeted for a ment along with a change to the approach to the surplus (after Depreciation) of $9,000. As mentioned recreational event offering intended to address earlier in this report, for the current financial year, this shortfall during 2014-2015. this budget has been aligned to the strategic plan ƒƒ Overall Membership dropped slightly from 6116 as for CV to ensure we are allocation budgeted funds to at 30 June, 2013 to 6023 as at 30 June 2014, result- the areas within the Strategic Plan. ing in a correlating slight decrease in revenue from ƒƒ CV has entered into an agreement with the ASC Membership. and various other state cycling bodies to lend funds ƒƒ There is a significant increase in income gener- to Cycling Australia. The amount loaned by CV is ated by Major Events which are now hosted by $150,000 repayable in January 2019. CV. Costs have been incurred to run these events; however, prudent planning and financial manage- ment has resulted in an overall surplus for CV in running these events. ƒƒ Income received by CV via Grants and Sponsor- ships continues to increase, enabling CV to invest in more programs and services for Victorian members. In closing, Lisa Byrne will like to ƒƒ Overall income increased 2.5% to 1,429,588. acknowledge the support, guid- ance and assistance provided by Kipp Kaufmann and Peter Quibell in addition to the outgo- ing Finance Director, David Code. David stepped down from the CV board at the end of the 2013-2014 Financial Year. 12 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

OPERATIONS

It’s an exciting time for cycling in Victoria and this year has been another great year for the sport. Cycling Victoria measuress performance based on the Strategic Plan which was launched in 2013. Our report will focus on achievements within these key areas. 13

MEMBERSHIP Clubs: Our annual club survey standard throughout the state. the events . We are also excited showed over 85% of clubs were We are also working closely with to be the first state to implement satisfied or very satisfied with the VicRoads and Victoria Police to equal prize money across all of our CV services. To help support clubs ensure consistency in application events. CV have developed a number of of legislation and policies. new support documents for clubs A centralized database of both including – ‘Road, Track and Cyclo- Events: The Victorian Road Series road (ITT and Road Race) and Track Cross Organisers Guides’, Cycling continued to be the largest racing Handicaps has been developed to Club Inclusion Guidelines and a series in Australia and continues help the individual and club. number of resources that support to grow year on year. This year clubs to operate more effectively. we have implemented higher standards and consistency across Integration: We continue to work with BMX Victoria to support their operation. Additionally CV have continued to work with MTBA to support the rapid development of Cyclo-Cross in Victoria.

Facilities: CV have nearly com- pleted a state venues strategy which includes key priorities and resources to support the clas- sification of venues throughout Victoria.

Additionally we have completed an online event management portal which makes the applica- tion and management of events

Membership: CA has recently launched a member benefits package which is available to all members as a new benefit.

Recognition: A year long project to digitize the CV results. These are expected to launch shortly. We have also launched a oral history series of podcasts thanks to the great work of Ken Mansell. Finally, in partnership with LIV we hosted the second International Women’s Day Awards with over 80 par- ticipants and many worthy award recipients. 14 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

It’s an exciting time for cycling in Victoria and this year has been another great year for the sport. 15

PATHWAYS Participation: Thanks to the sup- port from Health.com.au, Physi- ohealth and Specialized we have continued to develop the Breeze Rides program which has now seen over 2000 women participate in organised rides throughout Victoria.

Coaches and Officials: We are pleased to have increased our to- tal coaches by 8% and officials by 12% over the past twelve months.

Talent: Working closely with the Victorian Institute of Sport Cycling program CV have seen the pro- gram continue as a Level 1 sport. For the first time CV also support- ed a state team at the Para-Cycling National Championships on both the road and track.

Masters: For the first time CV have supported training opportu- nities on both the road and track LEADERSHIP: for masters cyclist. We will contin- ue to develop and expand these Governance: The Board contin- government funding to include opportunities into the future. ued to undertake an annual skills support for the Access for All Abili- audit published with the election ties Program through Sport and notice. The CV board also imple- Recreation Victoria. mented a Risk and Audit Commit- tee. Events: CV assumed the manage- ment and ownership of the Tour Drug Free Sport: CV imple- of the Great South Coast and Tour mented the ‘No-Doping Declara- of the Murray this year. Addition- tion’ across the sport with over ally we have completed a 4 year 250 signatures to the declaration agreement to return the Austral including coaches, administrators Wheelrace to Hisense Arena. and board members. Marketing: The CV communica- Sponsorships: CV have become tion channels continue to grow partners with a number of new with over 10,000 twitter follow- corporate supporters including ers, 10,000 facebook likes. CA and Specialized, Quadlock, Health. CV also launched a new website com.au, Physiohealth, Croydon this year which experience some Cycleworks, Independent Racking teething issues; however, these Inspectors and Audits. We also have been rectified. continued our relationships with Sabaru, Cancer Council Victo- ria, Vigor Training and Winning Edge. We have also increased our 16 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

MEMBERSHIP

The 2014 membership year has seen a mixed bag of positives and negatives. Overall the membership is expected to stay stagnant. However, there has been an overall decrease in racing membership and increases in recreational membership. 17

In order to support the membership of our clubs CV has not increased membership fees in 2013 or 2014. We have also introduced the Regional Elite and Regional Masters memberships.

87% EXAMINING THE 13% MEMBERSHIP We have also been pleased to welcome two new clubs in 2014: Melbourne Cycling League and Bike Safe. Each of these clubs Racing bring new and unique attrib- Members utes to CV and we look forward to working with them moving forward.

Our reviews have seen that most of this decrease has been a result Rec 32% of the price increases experienced Members 68% over the past 3 years. In order to Female support the membership of our Male 33% clubs CV has not increased mem- 67% bership fees in 2013 or 2014. We Non-Racing have also introduced the Regional Members Elite and Regional Masters mem- 2014 MEMBERSHIP STATS berships; and a new low cost fam- ily recreational membership which Female Female% Male Total provides a great new incentive for families to join clubs. Racing Members 599 13% 4003 4602 Juniors (U9-U19) 187 21% 693 880 With over 1 million Victorian’s Elite & U23 187 17% 901 1088 riding each week we believe that Masters <65 215 8.7% 2252 2467 there is still enormous oppor- Masters 65+ 10 6.0% 157 167 tunity for growth in short term Rec Members 391 32% 831 1222 membership and recreational Non-Racing Members 79 33% 157 236 memberships. TOTAL 1069 17.6% 4991 6060 18 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

COMMU­NICATIONS

In November 2013 CA and all of the member state launched new websites. These sites initially had a number of functional issues related to new layout of results and events. These have been updated since this time to make them more functional for our membership.

Additionally we have developed a With the growth in the event and CV has seen great growth in the results system to provide all cur- advocacy space CV saw a dramatic number of followers on all social rent and historical results which is increase in media coverage on media channels in 2014. Our com- expected to launch in December. radio, newspaper and television. munication channels continue to grow with nearly 40,000 website hits a month, 8000+ Facebook likes and 7000+ Twitter followers.

Month Web Traffic Facebook Likes Twitter Followers VSCC Facebook Oct 13 38201 6054 4768 - Oct-14 39287 7585 6750 900

Month VSCC Twitter Instagram Rec Facebook Rec Twitter Oct 13 - - - - Oct-14 538 1960 1067 748 19

COMMU­NICATIONS

Our communication channels continue to grow with nearly 40,000 website hits a month, 8000+ Facebook likes and 7000+ Twitter followers.

Month Web Traffic Facebook Likes Twitter Followers VSCC Facebook Oct 13 38201 6054 4768 - Oct-14 39287 7585 6750 900

Month VSCC Twitter Instagram Rec Facebook Rec Twitter Oct 13 - - - - Oct-14 538 1960 1067 748 20 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

EVENTS

It has been an exciting year for events, with Cycling Victoria’s Events Department hosting a number of key events including: CV saw a major increase in the total participation amongst rac- yy The Tour of the Goldfields (NRS) ing events in 2014 linked closely with the continuation of the yy Tour of East Gippsland Victorian Road Series, growth of Cyclo-Cross, Track events and NRS yy Tour of the Murray events. yy Tour of the Great South Coast yy Australian Masters Road Racing Championships Victoria continues to be the crown jewel of Australian cycling yy Challenge Series Events - Marysville, racing and 2013 proved to be Baw Baw & Whittlesea another great year for the state. Over 13,000 entries were received yy Australian Madison Championships in State and National events in Victoria. yy Melbourne Cup on Wheels The Road calendar was under- yy Austral Wheelrace pinned by the growing Victo- rian Road Series which has run 9 yy National CycloCross Series – Victorian rounds in 2014 with the addition Round of the Tour of East Gippsland and the Warbuton Road Race. yy Victorian Cyclo-Cross Championships Cyclo-Cross continues to grow yy Numerous Victorian State Track throughout the state – 2014 saw Championships the National Series round visit Victoria. Additionally, Sunbury Cy- cling Club have developed a new course at Essendon Fields and have been supporting the growth of the discipline.

2013 saw the continuation of the Winter Track League which pro- vided key racing during the winter months for track cyclists. 21

Victoria continues to be the crown jewel of Australian cycling racing and 2013 proved to be another great year for the state. Over 13,000 entries were received in State and National events in Victoria. 22 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

EVENT ENTRY OVERVIEW:

Event Entries Women Total Entries Previous Year Tour of Gippsland 166 - 166 139 Winter Track Series 69 20 89 - Amy’s Otway Classic 55 55 110 - Midlands Tour 202 27 229 223 Tour of Tasmania 111 - 111 117 Wangaratta ITT 34 6 40 46 Victorian Junior Road Championships 326 70 396 271 Winter Track Series - Round 5 56 21 77 - Rob Vernon Memorial Handicap 163 23 186 179 Tour of the Great South Coast (NRS) 130 - 130 143 Victorian Masters Road Championships 245 40 285 261 Sam Miranda 563 139 702 512 Hamilton 120 95 6 101 93 Victorian 100km Championships 50 - 50 53 Eildon Junior/Women's Tour 191 35 226 177 Winter Track Series - Round 4 48 15 63 - 104th Melbourne to Ballarat 199 11 210 275 Victorian Club Teams Championships – Road 71 18 89 105 Tour of the Murray (NRS) 218 73 291 136 Winter Track Series - Round 3 43 12 55 - Shepparton Junior Tour 146 35 181 136 Castlemaine ITT 98 16 114 85 Victorian Cyclo-cross Championships & Round 1- National CX Series 156 35 191 100 Preston Mountain Classic 218 41 259 256 'Wal Smith Memorial' Casterton 50 63 2 65 73 Winter Track Series - Round 1 55 20 75 - Baw Baw Classic 216 18 234 262 Tour of the South West 381 66 447 407 Leongatha Junior Experience 67 16 83 73 116th Austral Wheelrace Carnival 24 24 75 Preston Junior Carnival 42 13 55 76 Bendigo International Criterium 179 24 203 180 Australian Masters Track Championships - - 0 - 23

Event Entries Women Total Entries Previous Year Mansfield Crit/Mt Buller Road Race 462 77 539 468 Victorian Junior & Masters 207 42 249 203 Criterium Championships/Showmans Criterium - 0 - Victorian Junior Track Championships 241 21 262 150 Jayco Herald Sun Tour 96 - 96 108 Ararat Track Carnival 88 30 118 105 Tour of East Gippsland 214 40 254 - Victorian Masters Track Championships 134 56 190 115 Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic 833 252 1085 707 Scott People's Foundation Junior Carnival 95 29 124 94 Victorian Senior Club Team Championships 37 12 49 35 Wangaratta Track Carnival 81 19 100 85 Victorian Open Track Championships 114 - 114 71 St Kilda Super Criterium 120 43 163 156 Melbourne Cup on Wheels 261 - 261 190 Christmas Carnival - Horsham 97 - 97 93 Christmas Carnival - Bendigo 241 - 241 224 Christmas Carnival -Shepparton 177 - 177 175 Christmas Carnival - Wangaratta 157 - 157 153 Victorian Men’s Omnium Champs 15 15 30 8 Victorian Women’s Omnium Champs 148 48 196 243 Vic Open Road Champs 279 92 371 236 Victorian Track GP 200 70 270 - National Junior Track Series 162 - 162 - Tour of Bright 678 122 800 523 Victorian Junior Club Teams Champs 30 - 30 66 Victorian CX Championships 100 26 126 108 Australian Masters Games 444 89 533 - Melbourne to Warnambool 232 0 232 229 Shipwreck Coast Classic 99 38 137 155 Tour of Goldfields 72 72 144 51 Stratford to Dargo 126 13 139 0 24 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

Recreational Events 2013 saw the continuation of the ENTRY OVERVIEW OF Seight Challenge Series which in- THE SEIGHT CHALLENGE cluded the Marysville Lake Moun- tain Challenge, Baw Baw Chal- SERIES lenge and Whittlesea Challenge. Event 2014 Entries 2015 Entries Overall participation was slightly lower then in previous years Marysville Lake Mountain Challenge 308 420 however the overall participation Baw Baw Challenge 297 268 through recreational events is still Whittlesea Challenge 384 365 a key part of the CV business.

Future Events ƒƒ Victoria has been pleased to be ƒƒ CA Para-cycling Road National On the recreational side CV will awarded a number of National Championships : 2017-2018 be working towards new Recrea- Championships between 2015- ƒƒ CA U19 Road National Champi- tional Rides and experiences by 2018 onships: 2017 introducing a Women’s Ride; a day ƒƒ Subaru Cycling Australia Elite & which will celebrate and encour- ƒƒ CA Junior Road National Cham- U19 Track National Champion- age women’s cycling. pionships : 2016 - 2016 ships: 2015 ƒƒ CA Masters Road National ƒƒ CA Junior Track National Cham- Championships: 2018 pionships: 2015 ƒƒ CV is always looking for new ƒƒ CA Masters Track National opportunities to build and grow Championships: 2018 cycling events in Victoria for all ƒƒ CA Omnium & Para-cycling types of riders. Track Championships: 2014 ƒƒ CA Madison National Champi- onships: 2015 - 2018 ƒƒ CA Elite Road National Champi- onships: 2015-2017 ƒƒ CA Junior Mountain Climb Championships : 2015-2016 25 26 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

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DEVELOP MENT

Development: Participation

SCHOOLS VICTORIAN The Development Team has SCHOOLS CYCLING continued to work with a large CHAMPIONSHIPS number of Victorian schools to de- In 2014 the VSCC continued to at- liver programs, including Method- tract strong numbers to all events. ist Ladies College, who are visited For the first time ever, the state 2-6 times each term, and Ivanhoe finals for all three disciplines were Girls Grammar, who entered 70 held over three days in Bendigo, students in the Fairfield VSCC. In with over 600 students competing February 2014 we worked with across the three events. organisers of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour and the Amy Gillett Founda- The Road series featured 5 zone tion to run safety sessions at 15 events and the state final. Num- primary schools, and we also de- bers at the two metro events were livered clinics in 20 schools in the consistent at just above 200, while lead up to Amy’s Gran Fondo. the Bendigo and Ballarat events attracted 140 participants to each. CV provided AustCycle Teachers to The only downside was the can- train students participating in the cellation of the Wangaratta zone Happiness Cycle, a Bicycle Net- due to low numbers – around 25 work program that provides free with just one day left to enter. bikes to school students.

The current focus is on delivery of pilot programs for CA’s KidRIDE, targeting ages 5-12. There are cur- rently five programs booked in for November / December, with the aim to conduct 10 school pro- grams in term 1 2015.

Overall the Development Team has engage with over 50 schools (including though the VSCC) and trained approximately 800 stu- dents in school visits. 28 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

The implementation of the AAA project, with the support of Sport and Recreation Victoria, has seen some great advances for para-cycling, and cycling for people with a disability. With the introduction of the first Victorian Para-cycling ITT series, a number of previously unavailable racing opportunities have been offered to Victoria’s para-cyclists. 29

The BMX Series was consistent with 150 riders per event (100 at Warrnambool). The MTB Series continues to grow, with 160 at the first event and then 200 at the next three including the state final. BREEZE The Breeze program has contin- ued to grow steadily in 2014 with more leaders and more weekly rides. 15 new leaders have com- pleted training, taking the total list of qualified leaders to 60. This is important, as a few leaders have dropped off the radar, however through regular communication most leaders have stayed connect- ed. Participation in Breeze Rides developed Multi-Class racing pro- sport. For the first time, CV was has increased to 1,400 riders. tocol, the series has been a great represented at the Victorian Pride success with 14 riders taking part, March and Midsumma Festival, CV ran a Breeze forum in Febru- and the profile of cycling in the demonstrating our commitment ary, attended by 30 people. The disability community increased to the inclusion of the GLBTIQ event gave leaders a chance to markedly. community, while increasing the meet and connect, and received profile of cycling. positive feedback. An end-of-year With the support of some out- social event is scheduled for 29 standing coaches, CV has begun A number of policy changes were November. to deliver programs in some of also introduced as a result of the Melbourne’s specialist schools and Fair Go Sport! project, across With three new sponsors on community groups. A combina- the areas of member protection, board: major sponsor health.com. tion of 4 and 10 week programs racing and diversity. A number of au, Specialized and Physio Health, have been delivered, teaching CV’s guiding documents including the program is gaining further participants the skills needed to the Strategic Plan were amended exposure to new markets and ride independently. In early 2015 and an Inclusion Charter was new channels of communication. the National Junior Riding Pro- adopted to reflect our commit- Overall the program is generating gram for specialist schools will be ment to creating a safe, welcom- increased interest and continu- launched, and will be delivered to ing and inclusive sport. ing to provide a platform for the schools state-wide. engagement of women in cycling. COACH DEVELOPMENT CV is also engaging with clubs to In 2013/14 Cycling Victoria ran ACCESS ALL ABILITIES create more inclusive sporting environments, through online 2 NCAS Road and Track Skills The implementation of the AAA training, resources and advice. We courses, 2 AustCycle courses and 2 project, with the support of Sport look forward to even more growth level one coaching courses. and Recreation Victoria, has seen in the AAA space in the future. some great advances for para-cy- There were 20 new NCAS Road cling, and cycling for people with FAIR GO, SPORT! and Track Skills coaches, 18 new a disability. With the introduction AustCycle Coaches and 32 up- of the first Victorian Para-cycling The VEOHRC funded Fair Go skilled there NCAS Road and Track ITT series, a number of previously Sport! project has been success- Skills qualifications and began unavailable racing opportunities fully developed and delivered, their pathway to becoming level have been offered to Victoria’s implementing policy changes and one coaches. para-cyclists. Run under the newly effecting culture shifts across the 30 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

Development: Performance

TRACK

Elite & J19 National Champion- Athlete Medals Event ships Courtney Field Gold JW19 Time trial The Championships were hosted Gold JW19 Sprint in Adelaide from the 29th Janu- Gold JW19 Kierin ary – 1st February 2014. Victoria Braeden Dean Gold JM19 Time trial sent a team of 25 athletes, with 9 Silver JM19 Sprint support staff. Jay Castles Bronze JM19 Sprint The team completed the cham- Lucas Hamilton Gold JM19 Madison pionships with a medal haul of 7 Mathew Ross gold medals, 6 silver medals, and James Dann Gold JM19 Team Sprint 6 bronze medals. Additionally Jay Castles Courtney Field was the recipient John Cochrane of the J19 Champion of Champi- Braeden Dean ons jersey. Jack Hickey Gold JM19 Team Pursuit Jordan Stannus Lucas Hamilton Mathew Ross Mathew Ross Silver JM19 Scratch race Caitlin Ward Silver Time trial Bronze Sprint Bronze Kierin Caitlin Ward Silver Team Sprint Deanna Bax Alex Morgan Silver Individual Pursuit Jacob Schmid Silver Kierin Shane Perkins Gold Kierin Shane Perkins Bronze Team Sprint Emerson Harwood Jacob Schmid

Athlete Development Program: In partnership with the VIS, CV has Track Endurance & Sprint Squads been working to develop the next generation of track superstars.

Hilton Clarke has been coach- ing both a sprint and separate endurance squad. The VIS has increased the number of athletes it supports on scholarship and for the first time in a number of years has allowed J17 athletes into the program. 31

J15 & J17 National Championships Athlete Medals Event The Championships were hosted Alana Field Gold JW15 Time trial in Sydney from the 26th February SIlver JW15 Sprint – 1st March 2014. Victoria sent a Silver JW15 Individual Pursuit team of 24 athletes. Georgia Cummings Gold JW15 Individual Pursuit The team completed the champi- Gold JW15 Points Race onships with a medal haul of 10 Silver JW15 Scratch Race Gold medals, 9 Silver medals, and Bronze JW15 Sprint 8 Bronze medals. Ryan Schilt Gold JM17 Sprint Silver JM17 Time trial Silver JM17 Keirin Thomas McDonald Gold JM17 Individual Pursuit Silver JM17 Points Race Tom McFarlane Gold JM17 Keirin Bronze JM17 Sprint Ruby Roseman-Gannon Gold JW17 Points Race Ruby Roseman-Gannon Gold JW17 Team Pursuit Emma Chilton Emily Dunk Ashleigh Hocking Godfrey Slattery Gold JM17 Team Pursuit Ryan Schilt Tom McFarlane James Tickner Ryan Schilt Gold JM17 Team Sprint Tom McFarlane Conor Rowley Godfrey Slattery Silver JM17 Points Race Bronze JM17 Individual Pursuit James Tickner Silver JM17 Individual Pursuit Sarah Gigante Silver JW15 Points Race Brit Jackson Bronze JW17 Time trial Bronze JW17 Sprint Alice Culling Bronze JW15 Individual Pursuit Conor Rowley Bronze JM17 Time trial Godfrey Slattery Bronze JM17 Team Sprint James Tickner Isaac Buckle 32 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

ROAD

J15 & J17 National Championships Athlete Medals Event The Championships were hosted Alana Field Gold Criterium in Adelaide from the 4th Septem- Godfrey Slattery Bronze Individual time trial ber – 8th September, 2013. Victo- Bronze Criterium ria sent a team of 20 athletes. Issac Buckell Gold Criterium The team completed the cham- Emma Bilston Silver Road race pionships with a medal haul of 2 Ruby Roseman-Gannon Bronze Individual time trial gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals. Ryan Schilt Silver Road race

Athlete Development Program: A thorough athlete development Each camp had an average of 24 Road program (road) focused on a participants, with camps be- range of different areas including ing hosted at a range of venues skills and technique. The program around the state. started with a five day camp com- mencing in Eildon, which led to CV ran 4 school holiday junior the 2013 Canberra Junior Tour. track programs during each of the schools breaks. The program Following the camp, a number of consisted of 2 beginner programs weekend camps were hosted by aimed at anyone between the CV focused on skill sets used for age of 6 and 12 who are look- racing. These skill sets included: ing to learn about track racing. 2 intermediate programs were also ƒƒ Hill climbing – A weekend at delivered aimed at junior riders Woodend where the partici- wanting to improve their bike pants learnt how to climb a hill skills and learn more about racing. and tactics to use the hill to their advantage in racing. Each holiday program averaged ƒƒ Descending – A weekend at the 55 participants. one-in-twenty in Dandenong, participants learnt different techniques in descending and how to descend safely in a bunch. ƒƒ Time trialling – A weekend back at Woodend, participants learnt how to use the time trial ramp and different techniques for the turnaround point. They also learnt about team time trialling. 33

All Victorian medal winners at National level 34 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

AUSTRALIAN MASTERS Athlete Medals Event TRACK NATIONAL Neil Wray Gold MMAS10 Time Trial CHAMPIONSHIPS John Lewis Bronze MMAS9 Time Trial Silver MMAS9 Pursuit Silver MMAS9+Sprint Sharon Gordon Gold WMAS1 Time Trial Simona Mayer Bronze WMAS2 Time Trial Silver WMAS1+2 Sprint Jessica Laws Gold WMAS3 Time Trial Gold WMAS3 Sprint Kerrie Baumgartner Silver WMAS4 Time Trial Silver WMAS$ Pursuit Gabrielle Belz Bronze WMAS4 Time Trial Bronze WMAS4 Pursuit Silver WMAS4 Sprint Lisa Hanley Gold WMAS3 Pursuit Bronze WMAS3 Sprint Silver VMAS1-3 Scratch Final Megan Marsh Gold WMAS4 Pursuit Anthony McIntosh Silver MMAS4 Sprint Richard Hood Silver MMAS5 Pursuit Daniel Ives Bronze MMAS9 Pursuit Bronze MMAS9+ Sprint Michael Gallagher Gold MMAS2 Pursuit Tom Leaper Bronze MMAS2 Pursuit Harry Hanley Silver MMAS4 Pursuit Michael Clucas Bronze MMAS4 Pursuit Brian McGowan Bronze MMAS8 Sprint Christopher Eichler Bronze MMAS4 Points Final Walter Dapcich Bronze MMAS5 Points Final Michael Clucas Silver MMAS Open Team Pursuit Harry Hanley Rohan Andrew Benjamin Meadley Cam Woolcock Bronze MMAS Open Team Pursuit Steve Martin Martin Lama Haydn Bradbury 35

Athlete Medals Event Walter Dapcich Silver MMAS 150+ Team Pursuit Richard Hood Tim Feltham Anthony McIntosh Lisa Hanley Gold WMAS Open Team Pursuit Kerrie Baumgartner Megan Marsh Simona Mayer Silver WMAS Open Team Pursuit Rebecca Sutherland Gabrielle Belz Dale Maizels Mariah Dastey Bronze WMAS Open Team Pursuit Sharon Gordon Adele Whelan Jessica Laws Gold WMAS Team Sprint Gabrielle Belz

2014 CYCLOCROSS Athlete Medals Event Liam Jeffries Gold U19M Allan Iacuone Silver Elite Men Paul Redenbach Bronze Elite Men Lisa Jacobs Gold Elite Women April Mcdonough Bronze Elite Women Mathew Gray Gold Masters Men 30 40 Craig Peacock Gold Masters Men 50

2014 CA U19 ROAD Athlete Medals Event CHAMPIONSHIPS Lucas Hamilton Silver Junior Men Time Trial Gold Junior Men Road Race Angus Lyons Bronze Junior Men Time Trial

PARA TRACK Athlete Medals Event CHAMPIONSHIPS Hannah MacDougall Bronze WC4 Time Trial Gabriel Bouris Bronze MC2 Time Trial Michael Gallagher Gold MC5 Pursuit 36 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

2014 MASTERS Athlete Medals Event ROAD NATIONAL Gordon Patrick Gold MMAS7 Criterium CHAMPIONSHIPS Mario Carbozo Silver MMAS8 Criterium William McConnell Silver MMAS10 Criterium Jo O’Shaughnessy Silver WMAS5 Criterium Bronze Masters Women 5 Road Race Marg Noonan Silver WMAS7 Criterium Silver Masters Women 7 Road Race Elizabeth Randall Gold WMAS8 Criterium Robyn Baker Bronze WMAS7 Criterium Gerard Donnelly Gold MMAS6 Criterium Gold Masters Men 6 Road Race Agostino Giramondo Silver MMAS6 Criterium Silver Masters Men 6 Road Race Stephen Fairless Silver MMAS5 Criterium Silver Masters Men 5 Road Race Dean Heathcote Gold MMAS4 Criterium Damian Gill Silver MMAS4 Criterium Simon Bone Bronze MMAS4 Criterium Lisa Hanley Silver WMAS3 Criterium Bronze Masters Women 3 Road Race Megan Marsh Gold WMAS4 Criterium Dale Maizels Silver WMAS4 Criterium Annie Mollison Bronze WMAS4 Criterium Shane Miller Gold MMAS2 Criterium Silver Masters Men 2 Road Race Tom Leaper Gold Masters Men 2 Road Race Adam Versteege Bronze Masters Men 2 Road Race Vaughan Bowman Silver Masters Men 1 Road Race Jay Phillpotts Bronze Masters Men 1 Road Race Guy Falla Silver Masters Men 7 Road Race Richard Mccorkell Bronze Masters Men 7 Road Race Robyn Baker Gold Masters Women 7 Road Race Elizabeth Randall Gold Masters Women 8+ Road Race Harry Hanley Gold Masters Men 4 Road Race Danny Kah Silver Masters Men 4 Road Race Tim Jamieson Bronze Masters Men 4 Road Race Bridie O’Donnell Gold Masters Women 3 Road Race Christopher Joustra Gold Masters Men 5 Road Race Cristine Foster Gold Masters Women 4 Road Race Annie Mollison Silver Masters Women 4 Road Race Deborah Richards Bronze Masters Women 4 Road Race Caroline Waldron Silver Masters Women 5 Road Race 37

PARA ROAD Athlete Medals Event CHAMPIONSHIPS Carol Cooke Gold WT2 Road Race Gold WT2 Individual Time Trial Michael Taylor Gold MH3 Road Race Gold MH3 Individual Time Trial Alex Welsh Silver MH3 Road Race Silver MH3 Individual Time Trial Stuart Tripp Gold MH5 Road Race Gold MH5 Individual Time Trial Kaitlyn Schurmann Gold WC1 Road Race Gold WC1 Individual Time Trial Jared Pope Bronze MC2 Road Race Silver MC2 Individual Time Trial Noel Sens Silver MC3 Road Race Silver MC3 Individual Time Trial Glen Jarvis Bronze MC3 Road Race Bronze MC3 Individual Time Trial Hannah MacDougall Bronze WC4 Road Race Bronze WC4 Individual Time Trial Alistair Donohoe Gold MC5 Road Race Silver MC5 Individual Time Trial Michael Gallagher Silver MC5 Road Race Gold MC5 Individual Time Trial Casey Hyde Bronze WB Road Race Silver WB Individual Time Trial Michael Eaddy Bronze MC2 Individual Time Trial

2014 CA ROAD NATIONAL Athletes Medals Event CHAMPIONSHIPS Felicity Wardlaw Gold Women’s Time Trial Bridie O’Donnell Bronze Women’s Time Trial Peta Mullens Silver Women’s Criterium Steele Von Hoff Gold Men’s Criterium Brenton Jones Bronze Men’s Criterium Simon Gerrans Gold Men’s Road Race Cadel Evans Silver Men’s Road Race 38 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

BMX

The last 12 months has been an extremely busy and rewarding period for BMX Victoria, with the Australian National Championships and the World Championships in New Zealand. 39

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH NATIONAL EVENTS BMX Victoria membership con- The National Championships had tinued to grow in 2013 from 1,079 the same number of entries as the members to 1,243 members in event at the Sleeman Centre in 2014. This is an overall growth of Brisbane, even though Queens- 14.1%. BMX Victoria welcomes land has three times the number Mildura BMX Club in Victoria. of members. The BMX Victoria state officiating director performed a track inspec- It was fantastic to see such high tion and delivered Level 2 Officials participation by BMX Victoria course. We look forward to sup- members. There were 352 riders porting the growth of the club. from Victoria which represented 29% of the membership base; the STATE EVENTS highest number of riders and (by far) the highest percentage of all Participation in the BMX Victoria states/territories. Junior State Series has grown significantly. The 2013 State Titles BMX Victoria members were very was a great success with close successful at the Nationals with to 1,000 entries. 2014 brought a 18 National Champions, nearly “windfall” opportunity, the BMX double the number of second Victoria Welcome to Victoria event. place New South Wales. In total This event showcased BMX Victoria 89 National plates stay in Victoria. as a professional organisation 2014 was the best year for our Dy- to interstate riders, developed namite Teams; with several teams relationships with a sponsor which having all riders make the final. gave an additional revenue stream. The inaugural Crackerjacks set a BMX Victoria thanks all members high bar with great results. that volunteered supporting the Welcome to Victoria event. 40 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2013 - 2014

BMX Victoria membership continued to grow in 2013 from 1,079 members to 1,243 members in 2014. This is an overall growth of 14.1%. 41

GOVERNANCE / ADMINISTRATION trials (through MyLaps timing systems) on each straight. Access STRATEGIC PLAN To support our sports administra- to personal data will be supported tion BMX Victoria employed a new Vic Health has extended funding by a new database. BMX Victoria Manager, Shannon Ryan, looks for a further 12 months to ensure has brought in additional decod- after the Vichealth & Sport and the implementation of the objec- ers and transponders to achieve Recreation Victoria (SRV) Programs tives of the Strategic Plan. this objective. along with other administrative OFFICIALS tasks required to support the VICTORIAN Board of BMX Victoria. Several Level 2 Officials courses SCHOOLS CYCLING have been delivered by the BMX PARTICIPATION CHAMPIONSHIPS (VSCC) Victoria State Officiating Direc- tor both in Metro and Regional To add value to members, BMX Cycling Victoria in conjunction Victoria. Additionally, several of Victoria is seeking to introduce with BMX Victoria hosted the Vic- our members took part in Level 3 a “Personal Best” initiative. The torian School Cycling Champion- Officials courses at Shepparton. intent is riders can race against ships. The events saw a record 400 themselves to improve their times, entries with events hosted in Park We extend our congratulations to recognition will be provided for Orchards BMX Club, Ballarat – Se- Paul Cockayne on becoming BMX achieving PB. bastopol BMX Club, Warrnambool Australia Official of the Year. This BMX Club and State Final will be award recognises the contribution This initiative will be implemented hosted at the Bendigo BMX Club. Paul has made to delivering com- by clubs providing regular time petent Level 2 officials through presenting theory courses and mentoring trainees through prac- tical assessments. COACHING / STATE TEAMS The Coaching Review initiated before the last AGM resulted in a restructure of the State Teams alignment with the BMXA HPP. This provides clear pathways for development. Additionally, a regional coach has been imple- mented and BMXA has introduced as a program in Regional Institutes of Sport. Congratulations to Josh Callan on becoming BMX Australia Coach of the Year. This award recognises the contribution of Josh in implementing the State Team restructure and excellence in coaching delivery.