CYCLING VICTORIA Annual Report 2016-2017 RACING page Traditional racing has seen a slight decline over the 09 past 12 months

page WATCHING Social media continues to expand and is a key 19 vehicle for organisational communication

page RIDING 2016/17 was a dynamic year in the riding 15 department

page MARKETING Most of the CV marketing has focused on 23 increasing the digital footprint

a page PRESIDENT’S REPORT pbk The 2016/2017 year has been a significant year for page 01 cycling TMB 27 Contents

WATCHING Social media continues to expand and is a key vehicle for organisational communication

page BMX BMXV implemented a number of initiatives and 33 programs this year

RIDING

page FINANCE Cycling Victoria continues to act responsibly MARKETING 37 and prudently with respect to annual Most of the CV marketing has focused on budgets increasing the digital footprint

PEOPLE People are at the core of what we do Welcome to the 2016/2017 Annual Report

Victorian Road Series average 320 participants per event

Victorian Cyclocross had Interschool a 30% increase Cycling Series in participation 35% growth across the state series Victorian Schools Cycling Championships 2216 students participated Building a love of cycling is at the heart of Cycling Victoria, it drives our work and our passion.

The 2016/2017 year was a significant year for cycling. We have seen growth in non-traditional areas and decline in some of our foundation offerings. There is no doubt that traditional cycling clubs are being impacted by changing expectations around amenities, race offerings and participants time limitations. This impact is further exacerbated with cycling expansion into the digital space enabling cyclists to compete in their own lounge rooms in virtual communities where progress is tracked and rewarded.

With this in mind we have begun to reframe how we think about cycling. Cycling is a life skill, a life style choice and means of transport for many. It is a proven pathway to health and wellbeing, and our clubs can, and do, offer so much more than racing. They offer the opportunity to belong, to be a part of something greater than yourself and the chance to connect with community. We are a sport that is steeped in culture and tradition but we are more than a sport, we are an active pursuit for people that provides a fun, social outlet, that is also an important life skill. We are more than a sport. 1. President’s Report Cycling Victoria (CV) continues to flourish and 2017 was another great effort by volunteers, club administrators, riders, parents, coaches, officials, family supporters, and CV staff. 2 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

Cycling Victoria (CV) continues to flourish and 2017 was another great effort by volunteers, club administrators, riders, parents, coaches, officials, family supporters, and CV staff.

Cycling Victoria’s strategic vision is: Financial

The financial result of an audited surplus of $63,000 is “ Building a love of solid. It contributes to lifting the Net Asset value to $1.0m which is 7% up on the previous year. cycling. More people These numbers show that CV is Riding, Racing & a financially sound business. Watching.” 3

Membership Events Recognitions

Membership numbers reflect A number of new racing and Members of the cycling com- one of the challenges faced by recreation events were initiated munity have been acknowl- CV in fulfilling the strategic aims in the past year: edged with several state of building a love of cycling and sporting awards during the year becoming relevant to all seg- ƒƒ The “Amazing Ride” was a helping to lift cycling’s profile ments of the cycling communi- family-focused bike path ride amongst all sports. These ty. Racing numbers are up 14% with Matt Keenan and fam- included: which is positive. This result is ily as patron. This event was also at odds with the general well run, attracted reasonable ƒƒ Karen O’Callaghan winning of reduced number of Racing numbers and reached a new the Julius L Patching award members in the other states. target market. from the Victorian Olympic The task is to further build the ƒƒ “Track Attack”, a team based Committee (VOC) for exem- Racing member numbers and track racing event was trialed plary service to the sport over especially in Elite and Women in January 2017 and repeated many years. categories. CV management at the ITS carnival mid-year. ƒƒ Godfrey Slattery winning the is committed to working with Feedback from athletes and Pierre De Coubertin award clubs to grow Racing member- audience were positive about from the VOC for outstand- ship. Recreation has dropped the format. ing sporting and academic 30% since last year. This has ƒƒ “Tour of Melbourne”, based performance by a junior. happened despite the launch on the proven 3 event VRS ƒƒ Hawthorn Cycling Club win- of a number of new recreation- road race format and close to ning the Best Club award targeted programs. These pro- Melbourne, was launched but from VicSport. grams are detailed elsewhere in did not generate adequate the Annual Report. The strate- entries to proceed. This con- gic issue is that unlike racing, cept should work and war- where CV is the major player, rants another try. the recreation market CV is fighting for share is a competi- Continued innovation with rac- tive market. It would be fair to ing and recreation events is say that CV continues to learn critical to the continued suc- as do some of the other states cess of CV. and Cycling Australia (CA). 4 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

Board

The CV Board is delighted Under this arrangement inter- significant sporting admin- and honored to announce the est payments are scheduled istration experience and a appointment of Gerry Ryan as to start again in January cycling passion to the CEO CV Patron. The role of Patron 2018. Principal repayments role. I have only heard posi- is new for CV. The Patron’s role are to recommence in Janu- tive comments about Paul’s is defined, from a CV perspec- ary 2019 and the loan is to be interactions with the CV tive, as a person of distinction paid out by July 2022. This community. Paul’s facility/ who can provide guidance to arrangement will be reviewed infrastructure management the Board based on experience by lender states and the ASC experience is already proving and oversight of the cycling in March 2018 with the option beneficial to CV along with sport and business. Gerry has of reverting to the original his practical and commercial been both a supporter and payment schedule available approach. The task of re- driver of the sport of cycling for to the lenders. cruiting Paul was carried out over 20 years. We are confident ƒƒ Resignation of Kipp Kauf- by CV Board members Lisa Gerry’s perspective and ideas mann to take on the General Byrne, Stu Bland and I, along will be valuable in helping with Manager Sport role at CA. with Trevor Wilkie and Katrina the continued development of The CV Board acknowledge Spence. Katrina is Chair of CV and the sport. the enormous contribution to the CV Nominations Commit- CV made by Kipp over the 7 tee and put in an enormous Board governance is a major effort in guiding and ensuring responsibility of the Board. The years he held the CEO role. Kipp’s contributions covered the timely completion of the following incidents are high- recruiting process. My thanks lighted: the entire business from documenting core business to Katrina, Lisa, Trevor and Stu. ƒƒ An independent Board review processes, excellent stake- was carried out by Leader- holder relationships, strategic ƒƒ Appointment of Price Water- ship Victoria in the first half thinking, taking the running house Coopers as auditors. of year. This initiative com- of events to a higher level ƒƒ Two new CV Committees plies with ASC Governance and having the confidence stated “Infrastructure” and Guidelines and proved to be and courage to try new ideas “More Than Cycling” have valuable in lifting Board com- made him an excellent CEO. commenced. “More Than munication and effectiveness. His energy, work ethic and Cycling” covers advocacy/ passion for the sport were ƒƒ Deferment of payments relat- marketing. Please speak to also noteworthy and, by all ed to the CA loan was agreed Paul if you are interested to accounts, have continued in by the CV Board along with find out more. his new role. the other lender states (this term includes MTBA as a ƒƒ Paul Jane commenced as lender) in the first half year. CEO in June. Paul brought 5

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the passing The development of CV between FY09 and FY17 shows the growth of Alf Walker CV and CA Life of the organisation: Member in August 2016 and Alf Grayson, CV Life Member, FY09 FY17 Variance in March 2017. CV was also Revenue $915,000 $1,917,000 110% deeply saddened by the loss of Paul Semmens who was tragi- Net Assets $371,000 $1,024,000 176% cally killed whilst competing in Number of Staff 9 13 44% the Victorian Masters Champi- onships. dedicated CV staff who have There has always been a strong provided outstanding service sense of positive purpose On behalf of CV, I wish to thank and commitment over the last for me in being involved with our wonderful volunteers and 12 months. CV. Cycling is a passion and high energy club administra- participating in and sharing that tors. Your hard work, commit- This year marks the end of passion is good. The outcomes ment and continued support Laurie Noonan’s and my par- of more people riding, racing drives the sport and ensures ticipation on the CV Board. We and enjoying the sport can only that Victoria remains the home are not standing for election to be positive. of cycling in Australia. comply with the ASC govern- ance Principle of a maximum of I also wish to thank the CV We thank our key partners: three 3 year terms. Laurie will Board for their enthusiastic par- Cycling Australia, BMX Victoria, continue his great work with ticipation and support over the the Victorian Institute of Sport, the CV Technical Committee year. Board members are Lisa VicHealth and Sport and Rec- and Moto Committee. Laurie Byrne, Stu Bland, Claire Chan- reation Victoria for their contin- is one of the great people in dler, David Grant, Jo Jericho, ued support. cycling; my observation is that Laurie Noonan, Heather Park he is universally respected and and David Tennant. I would We thank Paul Jane and the liked. Laurie has always con- like to take this opportunity to tributed to the Board process highlight the wonderful role that in a direct and positive manner. David Grant has played since We have been Board members he was appointed to the CV for 11 years. To give this time Board as Legal Director in late some context it means that Joe 2009. David has been crucial Ciavola was CV President when to the success of CV by provid- we started, Joe was followed ing strategic advice, common by Klaus Mueller. I was given sense and legal input. It is my the honour of being elected CV understanding that David will President in November 2009; again make himself available to as Klaus used to say “being CV continue on the CV Board next President is a good gig.” year. I note also that Doug Arm- strong retired from the Board in June. 6 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

The Year Ahead

Priorities ffSupport clubs to create inclusive and moving forward: welcoming clubs through modelling best practice ffCreate a consolidated view of state infrastructure needs and advance Cycling’s Development case for safe places to ride and train of a new ffReview and consolidate participation strategic plan pathways to encourage more people to take up the sport. ffSupport Cycling Australia and represent our members interest as it moves to the one cycling model

Glen Pearsall President, Cycling Victoria 7 2. Racing Traditional racing has seen a slight decline over the past 12 months, however cyclocross, schools racing and our newly created individual time trial series have all seen growth. 10 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

ROAD

Road Cycling has seen a slight decrease in participation overall with the Elite Men categories showing the biggest drop while Masters and Women categories remained at a similar level. The 2017 ‘Cycling Towards Zero’ Road Series (VRS) which offers TRACK races across 9 categories again CYCLO-CROSS proved once again to be the Track cycling continues to see premier state series in Australia. After a successful launch of the ebbs and flows. Regional towns With an average of 320 par- Victorian CX Series in 2015 and of Ballarat, Bendigo, Shep- ticipants per event the series a 40% growth in participation parton, Wangaratta, Echuca- regularly attracts top riders and the following year the 2017 Bi- Moama and Ararat showed teams from across Australia. cycle Beer Victorian CX Series great support for track cycling has grown to a total of 8 rounds having conducted Christ- 2017 also saw 5 rounds of the mas Carnivals and/or State RACV Victorian Junior Road with a further 30% increase in total participation and therefore Championship events. These Series across 12 different cate- are certainly the backbone of gories offering the same grades showing the fastest growth in participation across all racing track cycling. Additionally 2017 to both male and female riders saw Cycling Victoria success- in four different age categories. disciplines. The series was run across 6 categories, with Wom- fully hosting of 2 International One of the series highlights was Level events, the Oceania Track the overall competition in the en’s C grade being offered for the first time. Across all racing Championships and Interna- J17A category which saw two tional Track Series – Melbourne competitors separated by only disciplines Cyclo-Cross also saw by far the highest numbers as well as 2 National Cham- one point ahead of the last race pionships, being the National and was finally won by Samual of female athletes in relation to the overall participation. Omnium and National Madison Eddy (Echuca/Moama CC). Championships (including the Additionally, we saw the host- One of this year’s highlights 119th Austral Wheelrace) at ing of the Australian Elite Road was the double header week- Hisense Arena. This year the National Championships, Junior end in Mt. Beauty and Bright season saw the continuation of Road National Championships which saw round 3 of the VICXS the Winter Track Series which (J19) in Geelong and National on day one and the Victorian gained a naming rights sponsor Para-Cycling Road Champion- Championships on day 2 which for the first time with Banana- ships in Longwarry. The sum- was also run as a National CX man Flooring. mer of cycling included two Series event attracting Austral- UCI events: the Cadel Evans ia’s best CX riders. The overall Great Ocean Road Race which wins in the highest Series cat- formed the second event of the egories were secured by Paul 2017 UCI World Tour as well as Redenbach and April McDon- the Herald Sun Tour, a 2.1 UCI ough respectively. Oceania Tour event, both at- tracting international riders from 25 different countries. 11

VICTORIAN IN- TERSCHOOL CYCLING VICTORIAN SERIES SCHOOLS CY- CLING CHAMPI- The VICS series grew on aver- age by 35% per round. The ONSHIPS series came together through the collaboration of Cycling The 2017 VSCC continues to Victoria, schools and parents of FACILITIES grow in participation numbers junior cyclists. Simon Gerrans came on board as the ambas- overall. Mountain biking and Facilities remain a significant BMX featured heavily in the sador of the series and has been crucial in promoting and and outstanding barrier to VSCC along with Road rac- participation in the Sport of ing. Mountain biking contin- driving the event forward. The model is based around a ‘Sat- Cycling, the State Facilities ued to be the fastest growing strategy has considered how discipline with an average of urday morning school sport’ model with schools competing we progress the sport in this 240+ participants per round. A space. The creation of safe weekend of state final events against each other for the Si- mon Gerrans Perpetual Trophy. places to ride and train in ad- was hosted in Bendigo. BMX, dition to the provision of basic Mountain biking and Road Within the first series, seven events occurred with a mixture amenities is required to move racing were hosted over three the sport forward. consecutive days with fan- of individual times trials, team tastic numbers, competition time trials, criteriums and a hill and atmosphere. Overall, 600 climb taking place. A key ele- individuals participated in the 3 ment of the program was the days. By the numbers: requirement to have a licence for the program. Cycling Victo- ƒƒ 5 road events, with 843 par- ria negotiated a 6 month VICS ticipants overall licence to allow participants to compete in the series and also ƒƒ 4 mountain bike events, with participate in any other cycling 883 participants overall event between the start of Oc- ƒƒ 5 BMX events, with 490 par- tober and end of March. By the ticipants overall numbers:

ƒƒ 1,134 participants across the race series ƒƒ 72 schools involved in the series 12 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

2016-2017 EVENT COMPARISON

Event Male Female Total Entries Previous Year Trend Winter Track Series Round 1 85 43 128 94 Winter Track Series Round 2 116 42 158 107 Winter Track Series Round 3 76 42 118 115 Winter Track Series Round 4 80 38 118 116 Winter Track Series Round 5 89 34 123 122 Melbourne Cup on Wheels 43 29 72 72 Victorian Omnium Champs 29 12 41 73 Victorian Track Grand Prix 75 43 118 126 Footscray Track Open 40 20 60 154 Victorian Club Teams Championships (Track) 33 15 48 87 Ararat Track Carnival 77 25 102 85 Victorian Senior Track Championships (Elite/ 32 17 49 49 Paracycling) The Austral / Australian Madison Championships 200 89 289 263 Christmas Carnival - Ballarat 69 29 98 148 Christmas Carnival - Bendigo 94 35 129 230 Christmas Carnival - Shepparton 59 26 85 154 Christmas Carnival - Wangaratta 59 28 87 148 Echuca-Moama Junior Carnival 52 26 78 93 Victorian Junior Track Championships J11/13 92 41 133 128 Victorian Junior J15/17 Track Championships 40 21 61 74 Victorian Masters Track Championship 58 15 73 75 Preston Track Carnival 53 14 67 - Track Attack 24 24 48 - Bendigo International Madison Carnival (no Criterium) 77 28 105 112 VRS - Sam Miranda 2016 404 106 510 633 VRS - Midlands Tour 2016 128 30 158 202 VRS - Tour of Bright 2016 530 87 617 692 VRS - Tour of East Gippsland (incl. NRS) 213 67 280 378 VRS - Mansfield Tour 259 47 306 327 VRS - Baw Baw Classic 132 23 155 194 VRS - Tour of the South West (incl. NRS) 249 93 342 368 VRS - Fred Icke Road Race 195 29 224 217 VJRS Rd 1 (feat. Vic Junior Hill Climb Champs) - Alpe 72 21 93 146 d'Buffalo/Bright VJRS Rd 2 - Leongatha Junior Experience 91 22 113 54 VJRS Rd 3 - Ararat Junior Tour 102 35 137 136 13

Event Male Female Total Entries Previous Year Trend ITT Series Rd 1 - Geelong 80 27 107 104 ITT Series Rd 2 - Leongatha 64 14 78 78 ITT Series Rd 3 Wangaratta 36 12 48 48 ITT Series Rd 4 - 1in20 84 17 101 Fields of Joy CX (VICXS Rd 1) 195 54 249 254 Ballarat 'Under Lights' (VICXS Rd 2) 183 53 236 Mt Beauty CX (VICXS Rd 3) 174 58 232 167 Victorian CX Championships 185 62 247 184 Dirty Deeds CX (VICXS Rd 4) 187 64 251 268 MCL CX (VICXS Rd 5) 172 45 217 206 Sam Miranda CX (VICXS Rd 6 & 7) 80 33 113 102 Apollo Bay CX (VICXS Rd 8) 83 21 104 Victorian Club Teams Championships (Road) 279 71 350 358 Melbourne to Ballarat Handicap 151 14 165 154 Victorian Junior Road Championships 112 32 144 306 Victorian Masters Road Championships 171 37 208 271 Tour of the Great South Coast 129 0 129 117 Rob Vernon Handicap 121 21 142 147 Amy's Otway Tour 108 43 151 57 Melbourne to Warrnambool 183 10 193 244 Tour de Bress Criterium 85 21 106 60 Bay Cycling Classic 369 100 469 633 Australian Road Nationals 756 179 935 606 Cadel Evans Road Race 126 88 214 218 Herald Sun Tour 104 - 104 96 Victorian Criterium Championships 125 29 154 400 Victorian Country/Metro Championships 221 55 276 373 Wal Smith Memorial 51 4 55 76 Preston Mountain Classic 119 23 142 167 3. Riding 2016/17 was a dynamic time in the riding department, delivering a number of programs and events including; Breeze Rides, Social Spin, The Women’s Ride, Life Cycle 55+, Let’s Ride and a variety of school programs and activations. 16 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

BREEZE RIDES 2017 WOMEN’S LIFE CYCLE 55+ RIDE Breeze Rides has continued Life Cycle 55+ continued its to roll on continuing to provide growth with more Explore rides The 2017 Women’s ride oc- social, leader led riding oppor- and Adventure rides being curred again on March 26. A tunities for women. Throughout developed. In 2016/17 over strategy of recruiting ride lead- the 2016/2017 year we had 1,300 individuals participated ers to conduct rides for women approximately 5,300 women in the program. Life Cycle 55+ and families was undertaken, participate in the rides around is a program designed to target however we had little take up Victoria. the 55+ year old market, and on this occasion. As such we encourage people to engage featured six rides with approxi- Conversations were com- with cycling in a fun, and social mately 200 people participat- menced with Cycling Australia recreational format. to integrate Breeze Rides with ing. the National Women’s Riding Our weekly Explore rides (Two Cycling Victoria has recognised Initiative ‘She Rides’. These hour social rides that com- that the market of women’s rid- conversations will continue mence at the same time and ing has shifted, and as such will into 2017/18 with an integrated place each week) maintained commence an investigation and program being launched late the number of sites they were consult with the women’s cy- 2017/2018. held in, with the Brighton based cling community to review the ride moving to Albert Park. The event. The event once reviewed Breeze rides continue to play other rides include Geelong will be redeveloped in line with a valuable role in growing the and Hawthorn. Numbers of par- the insights we glean. cycling family and creating a ticipants grew in all locations, low barrier entry level offering and a direct debit membership for women wishing to get into structure was introduced. The cycling. explore program will expand in 2017/18 with ride site to expand into Darebin, Knox, Bendigo and Ballarat. 17

In 2016/17 we conducted 9 Adventure rides in a variety of locations including:

ƒƒ Mansfield: Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail ƒƒ Melbourne: Seniors Festival Yarra Trail Ride ƒƒ Geelong: Seniors Festival Barwon River Ride ƒƒ Casey: Aging positively festi- val community ride ƒƒ Williamstown: Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic Series ‘Bike the Bay’ ƒƒ Mount Beauty: Jayco Herald Sun Tour – ‘The Falls De- scent’ ƒƒ Nagambie: Jayco Herald LET’S RIDE SOCIAL SPIN Sun Tour- ‘Mitchelton Winery Ride’ To drive cycling participation in Social Spin was designed to ƒƒ Kinglake: Jayco Herald Sun schools, Cycling Victoria has increase participation amongst Tour – ‘Kinglake Ramble’ been implementing the national non-active women through a ƒƒ Brunswick: Temple Brewing junior riding program ‘Lets social and outdoor ‘spin class’. ‘Bike the Brewery’ Ride’ in primary schools. ‘Let’s The program was funded ride’ provides a comprehensive through VicHealth’s ‘Chang- The program for Life Cycle training program to increase ing the game’ initiative. Social 55+ continues to grow and we student’s road safe behaviours Spin was hosted in a variety of would like to thank all of our and cycling skills, delivered Councils across Victoria, in- supporters, particularly VicHe- in a school environment. The cluding; Darebin, Maribrynong, alth, CycleWayz and the Temple program focuses on cycling as Moreland, and Shepparton Brewing Co. for their ongoing a life skill. amongst others. support of the program. Our Life Cycle 55+ Explore Leaders: In 2016/17, Lets ride was deliv- In 2016/17, 986 women ac- John Wyatt, Chelsea Fisher and ered to 28 schools, and in ex- cessed this program. Donna Meehan for their con- cess of 1,900 students across tinued enthusiasm in delivering Victoria. a high quality program for the participants. As part of the programs rollout, activations were conducted in

line with the Jayco Herald Sun, the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal ‘Kids day out’, and the International Track Series. Throughout these acti- vations over 1,700 children were engaged in the program. 4. Watching Social media continues to expand and is a key vehicle for organisational communication. Cycling Victoria has 45,000 plus followers across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 20 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

Cycling coverage on TV continues to go Additionally, over 100,0000 people will from strength to strength - with several have attended a major cycling event in networks now contributing: Victoria this year. ƒƒChannel 9 & Foxtel - Full Cycle TV, Tour Down Under The local highlights have included: ƒƒSBS - Tour de France, Tour of California, ƒƒCycling Australia Road Nationals Spring Classics ƒƒMitchelton Bay Cycling Classic ƒƒChannel 7 - Cadel Evans GORR ƒƒNational Road Series events ƒƒEurosport Australia - All European racing ƒƒVictorian Road Series Events aside from the Tour de France & Dau- ƒƒCadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. phine. ƒƒAustral Wheelrace & Australian Madison Championships ƒƒITS Melbourne 21 a pbk

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Membership

2016-2017 saw no notable In regard to specific member numbers (please note, all figures are changes to the membership taken as of Dec 31st of the previous year, e.g. 2017 figures are as of packages. That said the follow- Dec 31st 2016): ing should be noted: ƒƒ Temporary licence numbers have been removed from the overall ƒƒ Small increase made to the membership count in this report: cost of Ride Basic member- ˆˆ In 2016 numbers from the Melbourne Robaix and other Victo- ship category rian based events were included – n = 3,300 ƒƒ Price Waterhouse Coopers ˆˆ In 2017 we have included 3 Race and 1 Race memberships signed up as pilot organisa- only – n = 411 tion for the Corporate Club package ƒƒ No notable movement in overall number since 2016 (-1.6%) ƒƒ Non-Riding membership cat- ˆˆ Non-Riding: +14.7% egory saw the largest uptake ˆˆ Riding/Recreational: -30.9% increase from 2016 ˆˆ Racing: +14.3%

Membership statistics across cycling categories:

Racing 4,840 Racing 4,233 Recreational 1,666 Recreational 2,411 Temporary 411 Temporary 3,300 Non-Riding 211 Non-Riding 184

2016 2015 7,128 10,128 25

Communication Sponsorship

Most of the CV marketing has focused on increasing the digital During the last 12 months footprint. long-standing relationships with several of Cycling Victoria’s With growth over 12% our strategy in this area is certainly taking partners were renewed includ- shape. ing TAC, Beastwear, Winning Edge, Anchor Point, Victorian Participation Statistics across various web platforms: State Government and City of Whittlesea. Communication Channels 2017 2016 Growth Additionally we welcomed sev- CV Twitter 10,700 10,200 4.9% eral new organisations in to the CV Instagram 18,800 16, 300 15.3% fold of Cycling Victoria partners CV Facebook 16,444 14,336 14% including RACV, Quest Ivanhoe, Temple Brewing, Bike Chaser, Enviro Bike Boxand maxi foods.

Each of our partners play an integral role in the continued operation of the business and we thank each and every one of them for their valued support. 6. People People are at the core of what we do. Every weekend and many weekdays across the state countless volunteers step forward to support the sport from corner marshals to club presidents. This volunteer core is what makes our People sport great. 28 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

2016 Cycling Victoria Awards

In 2016 / 2017 Cycling Victoria was honoured to recognise the following individuals for their contribution to Cycling.

Victorian Official of the Year (Road and Track) David Morgan Victorian Masters Cyclist of the Year (Female) Justine Barrow & Anna Davis Victorian Masters Cyclist of the Year (Male Andrew Gray Victorian Cyclo-Cross Cyclist of the Year (Female) Naomi Williams Victorian Cyclo-Cross Cyclist of the Year (Male) Paul Redenbach Victorian Paracyclist of the Year (Female) Carol Cooke Victorian Paracyclist of the Year (Male) Alistair Donohoe Victorian Junior Athlete of the Year (Road and Track)(Female) Jemma Eastwood Victorian Junior Athlete of the Year (Road and Track)(Male) Nathan Bof Victorian Road Cyclist of the Year (Female) Lisen Hockings Victorian Road Cyclist of the Year (Male) Pat Shaw Victorian Track Cyclist of the Year (Female) Bridie O’Donnell Victorian Track Cyclist of the Year (Male) Conor Rowley Victorian Cyclist of the Year Carol Cooke 29 30 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

Board

President Glen Pearsall Vice President Lisa Byrne Finance Director David Tennant Board Members Laurie Noonan David Grant Heather Park Staff Jo Jericho Doug Armstrong Resigned June 2017 CEO Kipp Kaufmann Claire Chandler resigned June 2017 Stu Bland Paul Jane June 2017 onwards Finance Manager Peter Quibell Commercial Manager Andrew Haug Membership Manager Paul Lumsden Road Manager Annina Gallagher Track Manager Craig Eastwood Events Manager Karin Jones Clubs Manager Georgie Camakaris Manager - Riding & People Mark Drehlich Coordinator - People and Programs Alan Mok Coordinator - Riding Programs Tanja Van Bokhoven Coordinator - Business Development Renata Ferah BMX Manager Tom Whiting 31

Our Committee

Audit & Risk Heather Park (Chair) David Tennant Guy Underwood David Williams Lloyd Freeburn Paul Thorstenson Kirsty Baxter

Technical Committee Laurie Noonan (Chair) Matthew Wright Mark Zanatta Greg Griffiths Karen O’Callaghan Pam Williams Michelle Grima

Moto Committee Warwick James (Chair) Chris Green Pedro Eberbach Chuck Vigler Lorrie Noonan

Marketing & Watching Harry Hart Nic Orloff

History Ray Bowles (Convenor) Committee Bill Liddy Malcolm Powell Garry Jones Tom Maloney Leon Simms Mick McGuirk Keith West

Nominations Katrina Spence (Chair) Melinda Jacobson Laurie Noonan 7.

BMX BMXV implemented a number of initiatives and programs this year with an aim to increase total membership numbers, event entries, coach and official numbers and grassroots BMX participation. 34 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

It is my pleasure to present mitment to planning each event a sport, it’s our responsibility to the Cycling Victoria com- and the annual calendar have to ensure that at all events and munity the annual report for been first class. Additionally, club activities we uphold a high BMX Victoria for 2017. Firstly, I the support BMXV receives standard of behaviour so every- would like to thank all members from volunteers from clubs and one can feel safe and enjoy the of the Board for your tireless the BMX community is unpar- time they spend at a track. efforts and dedication behind alleled. At every BMX race or the scenes which goes largely event in Victoria, a countless Finally, a big thank you must unnoticed. Your professional number of volunteers are giving be reserved for all the par- governance and the time you up their time to perform a vari- ents, family and support staff dedicate to the sport ensures ety of roles and to ensure each who make it possible for our that BMX in Victoria continues event runs smoothly. Thank you junior riders to participate in to move in the right direction. for your continued support and events and who help inspire efforts. our younger generation to get Big thanks must also be ex- involved in our great sport! tended to our Event Manage- To all the clubs who provide ment Group (EMG) which is opportunities for riders to learn, As an organization, BMXV is comprised of a number of dif- practice and develop their BMX continually striving for growth ferent member club representa- skills on a weekly basis, we and as our Registrar report tives. With more events added thank you for helping provide regularly suggests, we have a to the calendar this year, it was a safe, fun and family-friendly significant capacity to attract always going to be a busy year, environment for our riders, new riders and members to our but your expertise and com- volunteers and spectators. As clubs. With this in mind, BMXV imple- mented a number of initiatives and programs this year with an aim to increase total member- ship numbers, event entries, coach and official numbers and grassroots BMX participa- tion. This includes scheduling additional Come and Try days for clubs, development of a club development model that equips clubs with resources to engage in their own community exposure activities, provision of additional coaching and official courses and the delivery of the Victorian Schools Cycling Championships (VSCC) and our grassroots participation pro- gram, Pumped.

2017 has been an exciting and eventful year for BMX in Victo- ria. We have welcomed Casey Fields BMX Club as our latest affiliated club. The club is the first BMX racing facility in the City of Casey and will provide infrastructure that will enable 35

State and National competi- Pumped. The program which is Looking forward to the remain- tions. We look forward to to be rolled out from October der of this year we have our holding race days and events onwards aims to introduce as marquee event, the 2017 Plan- at the new facilities. In Febru- many kids to the sport of BMX ett BMXV State Championships ary, we ran the 2017 Interclub and in turn introduce them to at Wyndham BMX club. With Challenge at Ballarat with all local clubs and membership hundreds of riders expected proceeds going to the Royal options. to attend and the return of the Children’s Hospital. It was a big screen with live streaming fantastic event and BMXV were This year BMXV was very it promises to be a great event. very proud to donate $3000 to excited to throw our support Once again, thank you all for the Royal Children’s Hospital behind the State Governments your support over the last year Foundation. BMXV would like #ChangeOurGame Initiative, and I look forward to continuing to thank everyone involved in which encourages girls and working closing with you all to the RCH Interclub Challenge for women to participate in sport further strengthen all aspects of their generous support of this and to ensure that all sports BMX in Victoria. worthy cause. are inclusive, equal and re- spected. As an organization, Yours sincerely, An important aspect of BMXV’s we are exploring ways that we strategic plan is to increase can increase female participa- Tom Whiting grassroots participation in tion in our sport and increase Manager – BMX Victoria the sport of BMX and to drive the number of female BMX novice membership growth. coaches and officials, which is We have been lucky enough to an exciting step. again gain funding from Vi- cHealth to support our grass- roots participation program, 8. Finance Cycling Victoria continues to act responsibly and prudently with respect to annual budgets, the resultant operational surplus indicating meeting of this objective. 38 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

Cycling Victoria Finance Surplus for the year Report as at June 30, 2017 $63,771 Cycling Victoria continues to act responsibly and pru- Retained Earnings dently with respect to annual budgets, the resultant operational surplus indicating meeting of this objec- $1,024,414 tive. Turnover Financial Objectives $1,8 97,419 of the CV Board Quick Ratio

The current key financial strategies of the CV Board are to: 3.87as at June 30 ƒƒ budget for, and achieve, a surplus in each financial year Debt Ratio ƒƒ continue to cash reserves at the rate of a minimum of $25k per annum ƒƒ achieve surpluses and an increase in cash reserves whilst 0.22as at June 30 limiting membership fee increases ƒƒ replace obsolete assets and purchase new assets to ensure highest standards of membership servicing ƒƒ invest in assets and activities that supports the strategy and growth of the organisation.

Financial Summary

In summary, the financial position of Cycling Victoria as at 30 June 2017 is healthy.

FY’17 was another solid year for Cycling Victoria, producing a sound profit of $63,771in a year full of new initiatives. We are proud of the responsible end of-year financial position and will continue to place our efforts and resources to fulfil our vision of greater involvement in racing, riding and watching. 39

Operating Performance

Annual turnover (revenues) Summary of Revenue, Expenses and Net Profit was just under $1.9 million which was in line with forecast for the year ended 30 June 2017 of $1,890,750, but some 7% lower than turnover for FY’16. 2017 2016 Receipts from racing and re- Operating Revenue $1,897,419 $2,045,144 lated activities (e.g. velodrome) Other Revenue $19,939 $23,362 remains our biggest revenue Operating Expenses $1,853,587 $1,913,144.00 driver. Revenues from mem- Net Profit $63,771 $155,362.00 berships and racing licences fell by 8% - future growth of revenue in this area can Revenue Analysis FY’17 only be driven by increased The following chart shows a breakdown of revenues in FY’17 membership numbers or by lifting individual subscription fees which Cycling Victoria has not done for some years now. Income received through Grants and Sponsorships was up again from FY’16 enabling

Cycling Victoria to invest in more programs and services for Victorian members. Expense Analysis FY’17

While operating expenses for The following charts show a breakdown of expenses in FY’17 FY’17 were lower than for the same period in FY’16, rising costs in areas such as people and employments, general op- erating expenses and staging of our racing program means that cost control will become an important discipline as this trend looks set to continue. Quick Ratio ie Ability to meeting Short Term Obligations as at June 30 of 3.87. A quick ratio of 1 or more indicates fiscal robustness.

Debt Ratio ie Proportion of Debt Relative to Assets as at June 30 of 0.37. A debt ratio of 1 or less is good and the CV ratio denotes the majority of assets are financed through equity; a strength for CV. 40 Cycling Victoria // Annual Report 2016 - 2017

Financial Position

Cycling Victoria’s balance re- Summary of Balance Sheet mains strong and is managed conservatively. Cycling Victo- as at ended 30 June 2017 ria has no bank debt. FY’17 FY’16 As at 30 June 2017, Cycling Current Assets $1,050,889 $1,123,330 Victoria has net assets of Non current Assets $262,118 $288,708 $1,024,414 – an increase of $63,771 (being net profit for Total Assets $1,313,007 $1,412,038 FY’17). Current Liabilities $268,185 $430,052 Non-current Liabilities $20,408 $21,343 Total Liabilities $288,593 $451,395 Net Assets $1,024,414 $960,643 Retained earnings $1,024,414 $960,643

Financial Ratios

3.87 4.0 3.5 3.0

2.5 Quick Debt 2.0 Ratio Ratio 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.22 0.0 June 2017

Quick Ratio ie Ability to meeting Short Term Obligations as at June 30 of 3.87. A quick ratio of 1 or more indicates fiscal robustness.

Debt Ratio ie Proportion of Debt Relative to Assets as at June 30 of 0.22. A debt ratio of 1 or less is good and the CV ratio denotes the majority of assets are financed through equity; a strength for CV. 41

Loan to Cycling Australia

As reported in last year’s ƒƒ The remaining terms and financials, the Australia Sports amounts of the loan were Commission (ASC) along with restructured in late June a number of other State cycling 2017, as part of a joint agree- bodies lent funds totalling $2 ment between the Australian million to Cycling Australia in Sports Commission and the 2014, of which $150,000 was States aimed at providing CA provided by Cycling Victoria. with increased financial flex- Key developments on the loans ibility over the next 12 to 18 include that: months.

ƒƒ Cycling Australia has repaid Cycling Victoria continues to principal of $50,000 reducing monitor the financial position the outstanding balance to of Cycling Australia and the or- $100,000; and ganisation’s ability to honour its obligations associated with the loan from Cycling Victoria.

Acknowledgements

In closing, we acknowledge the Finally, our thanks go to Lisa support, guidance and assis- Byrne who retired as Finance tance provided by Kipp Kauf- Director during the year and mann, Paul Jane and Peter Qui- who has provided valuable bell. The ongoing evolution and input and oversight in sup- improvement of the financial porting the Board’s monitoring capability of the organisation is of Cycling Victoria’s financial made possible by the contribu- position. tion and effort of this team.

Price Waterhouse Coopers was engaged for the FY’17 audit after a tender process con- ducted last year and we thank them for their time and efforts in completing the audit process for this year.