Joining Our Club

What is the Club?

Southern Districts Veteran & Ladies Cycling Club was formed in 1978 and has over 150 active members.

Who is it for?

It caters for the fun loving "older" cyclists (35+ for males, 30+ for females) who still enjoy a bit of competition and mixing with people of their own age with a similar passion for cycling

What will you get out of it?

You will gain a very high level of fitness along with a new interest. The members are all very friendly and helpful with a vast array of cycling knowledge. Many members also meet for more social and training rides other than the Sunday race and form strong friendships through these.

Where and when are the races?

Races are held near McLaren Flat, on most Sundays of the year, commencing at 9 am. It must be noted that the majority of races are from the clubrooms in the McLaren Flat Recreation Centre (see map below), however not all, so it is advisable to ring one of the officials mentioned below before travelling down.

How far and hard are the races?

Races average around 50 km, on public roads over a variety of courses in the Southern Vales area. Difficulty ranges from fairly flat to quite hilly. Will you be able to keep up? The club caters for a wide variety of standards from near elite racers to the "weekend warrior". However you will need to be confident and competent on your bike on public roads with above average bike handling skills. You will also need a moderate level of fitness, sufficient fitness to be able to ride 50 km at a reasonable average speed (say above 22 kph). However most races are handicap events and you would start with a small group of people at about your standard.

Come 'N' Try

If y ou would like to come 'N' try bike racing, we will allow you two free races before asking you to join the club. Just ring our handicapper (Serge Doublet, Phone: 85563939) before 9 pm on the Wednesday preceding the race you are interested in and turn up ready to ride. The clubrooms are open about 1 hour before the start of racing for race registration.

What to do if you want to join?

Contact the Membership Registrar, Brian Dey on 83813472, or come to the club on a Sunday morning (but ring one of the numbers below to check we are racing there that week). Alternatively, download the registration form below and follow the instructions (on the form or the home page) to join on line.

How much does it cost?

Full membership is only $15 per year but you will need to be insured and this currently runs at $80 per year. Races cost $7 to enter.

Who to call for more information?

Call one of the officials listed below before travelling down, to check that we will be there that day. Club President: Geoff Bate, Phone: 83250128; Secretary: Bob Seymour, Phone: 8381-6218; Handicapper: Serge Doublet, Phone: 85563939