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Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club
TypeCycling club
Membership
~500
President
Doug Moody
Websitewww.carnegiecycling.com.au

Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club is an Australian cycling club based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Established in the early 1900s, it has a long history of road, criterium and track racing. Carnegie-Caufield riders have won multiple cycling premierships at both senior and junior level. Its members have gone on to win multiple national and world championships as well as participate at the Olympics.

Club history[edit]

Originally known as the Carnegie Amateur Cycling Club, the club traces its history back over 100 years.[1] Early races were typically handicap races over 10–60-mile road courses, often starting at the Rosstown Hotel before making their way along Dandenong Road.[2][3][4][5]

The club also played a big part in the local community, in particular through its support for the Oakleigh Carnival.[6][7] Around this time, the club formalised the first incarnation of its junior program recorded in 1931[8] after early success in the Victoria Club Premierships.[9] At the same time, Carnegie's senior team also won major races.[10]

During the 1950s, Carnegie track racing, held at its local track Packer Park,[11] drew crowds of up to 4000 spectators[12] watching some of Australia's best amateur and professional riders.[13] The quality of Carnegie's track racing was a key driver behind the push by the NSW Cycling Union to move the 1956 Melbourne Olympics track cycling programme to the Carnegie velodrome after delays in the resurfacing of the Olympic Park Velodrome.[14] Although the push did not succeed – the Olympic track program was held at Olympic Park – subsequent issues with the Olympic track created a second push to move the Australian Titles (to be held after the Olympics) to the Carnegie Velodrome.[15]

Club logo circa 1980

Carnegie's track racing program become even more popular during the 1960s and 1970s with the Caulfield Cup on Wheels being the leading race for amateur cyclists in Melbourne,[16][17] often being held on the same night as the Melbourne Cup on Wheels, an equivalent race for professional cyclists.

In 1984, Carnegie Amateurs Cycling Club merged with Brighton-South Caulfield Professional Cyclists Association to form Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club.[18]

More recently, the club's summer criterium racing has become very popular, attracting some of the best riders in the World and is regularly covered in leading cycling publications including Cyclingnews.com.[19] This success, however, did attract some unwanted attention in 2013.[20]

Racing[edit]

The club hosts a range of races over the course of the year. In summer, criterium races are held on Sunday mornings at Glenvale Crescent and Tuesday evenings at Sandown Raceway. The club also holds track racing and training during summer. Over winter, the club runs longer road races east of Melbourne.

Criterium racing[edit]

Between October and April each summer, Carnegie Caulfield holds weekly criterium races on Sunday mornings at Glenvale Crescent, Mulgrave and on Tuesday evenings at Sandown Raceway. Races are typically between 45 and 60 minutes and are conducted on circuits with little to no vehicle traffic. Racing caters for all levels of riders, from elite male and female professionals to juniors and novice riders. It is not uncommon for 300+ riders to attend a day's racing. At the elite end, A Grade has hosted some of the world's best riders, including:

Glenvale Crescent has also hosted some of the world's leading female riders, including:

For most of the season, women race alongside men, with prizes paid for the first ~3 women across the line in each grade (depending on overall numbers). There also 2–3 women's only races held over the course of the summer criterium racing season.

The club also conducts a cycling clinic for junior riders at both Glendale Crescent and Sandown each week. Riders are taught bunch riding and racing skills by Tokyo Olympian Mick Hollingworth for around 20 minutes before they are set free to race for 10 minutes.

Race entries are accepted on the day.

Carnegie Caulfield's summer criterium are internationally renowned and have been cited as some of the best racing in Australia.[31][32]

Multiple independent websites provided advice to new riders looking to get into racing with Carnegie Caulfield[33][34]

Track racing[edit]

Carnegie Caulfield offers track racing for riders of all levels. The club has also received significant support from state and federal government, most recently in relation to installing new flood lighting[35]

Winter road racing[edit]

Over winter, Carnegie Caulfield holds mass start and handicap races east of Melbourne. Races are typically between 80 km and 100 km. The club also holds a major race at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit each year in May.

Elite team[edit]

Carnegie Caulfield's elite team has had a successful history over several decades. The team has raced at high-profile events such as the Bay Classic Series.[36] More recently, the club has partnered with Switzer to enter a team in the Victoria Racing Series.[37] The 2015 team was composed of

  • Jack Hickey
  • Adam Mulford
  • Stefan Imberger
  • Alex Holden
  • Matthew Bennett
  • Simon Frost
  • Jake Klajnblat

Junior development program[edit]

The club also offers a comprehensive training program for junior riders. The program, coached by Olympian Hilton Clarke Snr., has produced over 15 world and over 100 national champions.[38][39] Several riders going on to have a successful career on the World Tour Cycling circuit.[40]

Awards[edit]

Carnegie Caulfield has been awarded the Australian Club Premiership by Cycling Australia 7 times in the last 10 years[41][42][43]

Club members[edit]

Olympians and Paralympians[edit]

Club riders have represented Australia at 13 Olympic and Paralympics Games[44]

1956 – Melbourne
41st, Individual Road Race – John O'Sullivan
1964 – Tokyo
14th, Individual Road Race – Mick Hollingworth
Qtr Finals, Tandem – Daryl Perkins
1968 – Mexico City
14th, 1000m Time Trial – Hilton Clarke
10th, Tandem – Hilton Clarke
1984 – Los Angeles
14th, 1000m Time Trial – Max Rainsford
Repechage, Sprint – Max Rainsford
DNF, Individual Road Race – Gary Trowell
1998 – Calgary
14th, 1,500m Speed Skating – Danny Kah
10th, 5,000m Speed Skating – Danny Kah
1992 – Barcelona
12th, Team Time Trial – Robert Crowe
1992 – Albertville
34th, 1,000m Speed Skating – Danny Kah
23rd, 1,500m Speed Skating – Danny Kah
20th, 5,000m Speed Skating – Danny Kah
12th, 10,000m Speed Skating – Danny Kah
1994 – Lillehammer
25th, 1,500m Speed Skating – Danny Kah
25th, 5,000m Speed Skating – Danny Kah
1996 – Atlanta
Individual Road Race (CP4) – Peter Homann
Individual Time Trial (CP4) – Peter Homann
Omnium (LC2) – Paul Lake
17th, Individual Road Race – Anna Millward
10th, Individual Time Trial – Anna Millward
Semi-final, 5,000m (Athletics) – Julian Paynter
2000 – Sydney
Individual Road Race (CP4) – Peter Homann
Team Sprint (LC1-3) – Paul Lake
3,000m Individual Pursuit (LC2) – Paul Lake
Individual Time Trial (CP4) – Peter Homann
1,000m Individual Time Trial (LC2) – Paul Lake
2004 – Athens
Team Sprint (CP3-4) – Peter Homann
3,000m Individual Pursuit – Katie Mactier
Individual Road Race / Time Trial (CP Div 4) – Peter Homann
3,000m Individual Pursuit (CP Div 4) – Peter Homann
2008 – Beijing
3,000m Individual Pursuit LC1- Michael Gallagher
Individual Road Race LC1 – Michael Gallagher
7th, 3,000m Individual Pursuit – Katie Mactier
4th, Team Sprint – Mark French
Repechage, Sprint – Mark French
2012 – London
3,000m Individual Pursuit C5- Michael Gallagher
Individual Time Trial C5 – Michael Gallagher
Sprint – Shane Perkins
4th, Team Sprint – Shane Perkins

World Champions[edit]

Carnegie Caulfield riders have won 15 World Championships since 1988.

1988
Sprint (Pro) – Stephen Pate
2001
Sprint (U/19) – Mark French
Team Sprint (U/19) – Mark French
2004
Sprint (U/19) – Shane Perkins
4km Team Pursuit (U/19) – Simon Clarke
4 km Individual Pursuit (U/19) – Michael Ford
4 km Team Pursuit (U/19) – Michael Ford
2009
500m Time Trial (Masters 60–64) – John Hunt
2011
Kieren – Shane Perkins
4km Team Pursuit (U/19) – Jack Cummings
2012
Team Sprint – Shane Perkins
Sprint (U/19) – Jacob Schmid
Kieren (U/19) – Jacob Schmid
4km Team Pursuit (U/19) – Jack Cummings
2014
Sprint (U/19) – Courtney Field
2015
4km Team Pursuit (U/19) – James Tickner

National Champions[edit]

Club members have won over 100 Australian Champions[45]

1938
10 Mile Scratch Race (Amateur) – Fred Ashby
1939
1 Mile Scratch Race (Amateur) – Fred Ashby
1940
2-mile Team Pursuit (Amateur) – Fred Ashby
1962
Tandem (Amateur) – Bill Bowker
1963
4km Team Pursuit (Amateur) – Paul Bowker
1966
1000m Time Trial (Amateur) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
4km Team Pursuit (Amateur) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
1967
1000m Time Trial (Amateur) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
10-mile Scratch Race (Amateur) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
4km Team Pursuit (Amateur) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
1968
1000m Time Trial (Amateur) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
4km Team Pursuit (Amateur) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
1969
4km Team Pursuit (Pro) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
1970
1 mile Scratch Race (Pro) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
5-mile Scratch Race (Pro) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
1971
5-mile Scratch Race (Pro) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
1972
5-mile Scratch Race (Pro) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
1974
1000m Time Trial (Pro) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
Madison (Pro) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
1975
4km Team Pursuit (Pro) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
1976
10km Scratch Race (Pro) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
4km Team Pursuit (Pro) – Hilton Clarke Snr.
1983
1000m Time Trial – Max Rainsford
1984
1000m Time Trial – Max Rainsford
20km Scratch Race (Amateur) – Stephen Pate
1985
20km Scratch Race (Amateur) – Stephen Pate
1000m Time Trial (U/19) – Darren King
4km Pursuit – Randall McGregor
1986
20km Scratch Race (Amateur) – Stephen Pate
1986
Sprint (Pro) – Stephen Pate
Keiren (Pro) – Stephen Pate
20km Scratch Race (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1987
4km Team Pursuit (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1988
Sprint (Pro) – Stephen Pate
Keirin (Pro) – Stephen Pate
20km Scratch Race (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1 Mile Scratch Race (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1989
Sprint (Pro) – Stephen Pate
Keirin (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1 Mile Scratch Race (Pro) – Stephen Pate
20km Scratch Race (Pro) – Stephen Pate
4km Team Pursuit (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1990
Sprint (Pro) – Stephen Pate
Keirin (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1 Mile Scratch Race (Pro) – Stephen Pate
Elimination (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1991
Keirin (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1 Mile Scratch Race (Pro) – Stephen Pate
20km Scratch Race (Pro) – Stephen Pate
Elimination (Pro) – Stephen Pate
4km Team Pursuit (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1992
Keirin (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1993
Sprint (Pro) – Stephen Pate
Keirin (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1km Scratch Race (Pro) – Stephen Pate
20km Scratch Race (Pro) – Stephen Pate
Elimination (Pro) – Stephen Pate
4km Team Pursuit (Pro) – Stephen Pate
1995
20km Scratch Race – Stephen Pate
Keiren – Stephen Pate
1996
40km Points Score – Stephen Pate
Madison – Stephen Pate
1997
Criterium – Stephen Pate
Madison – Stephen Pate
1998
Madison – Stephen Pate
2000
Madison – Stephen Pate
500m Time Trial (U/17) – Mark French
10km Scratch Race (U/17) – Mark French
Flying 200m Time Trial (U/15) – Shane Perkins
500m Time Trial (U/15) – Shane Perkins
Sprint (U/15) – Shane Perkins
10km Scratch Race (U/15) – Michael Ford
Road Race (U/15) – Michael Ford
Criterium (U/15) – Michael Ford
2001
Road Time Trial – Kristjan Snorrason
Flying 200m Time Trial (U/19) – Mark French
1000m Time Trial (U/19) – Mark French
Sprint (U/19) – Mark French
Kierin (U/19) – Mark French
Flying 200m Time Trial (U/17) – Shane Perkins
Sprint (U/17) – Shane Perkins
2002
3km Team Pursuit (U/17) – Simon Clarke
Flying 200m Time Trial (U/19) – Mark French
1000m Time Trial (U/19) – Mark French
Sprint (U/19) – Mark French
Kierin (U/19) – Mark French
Flying 200m Time Trial (U/17) – Shane Perkins
500m Time Trial (U/17) – Shane Perkins
4km Team Pursuit (U/19) – Jonny Clarke
2003
4km Team Pursuit (U/19) – Simon Clarke
Flying 200m Time Trial (U/19) – Shane Perkins
1000m Time Trial (U/19) – Shane Perkins
Sprint (U/19) – Shane Perkins
Madison (U/19) – Michael Ford
2004
Flying 200m Time Trial (U/19) – Shane Perkins
Sprint (U/19) – Shane Perkins
4km Team Pursuit (U/19) – Simon Clarke
4km Individual Pursuit (U/19) – Michael Ford
4km Team Pursuit (U/19) – Michael Ford
Madison (U/19) – Michael Ford
2007
4km Team Pursuit – Michael Ford
2010
2km Individual Pursuit (U/15) – Jack Hickey
Hill Climb (U/15) – Courtney Field
Sprint (U/15) – Courtney Field
500m Time Trial (U/15) – Courtney Field
2km Individual Pursuit (U/17) – Jack Cummings
2km Team Pursuit (U/17) – Jack Cummings / Evan Hull / Tom Hamilton
750m Team Sprint (U/17) – Jack Cummings / Evan Hull
10km Scratch Race (U/17) – Evan Hull
2011
Hill Climb (U/15) – Courtney Field
Sprint (U/15) – Courtney Field
500m Time Trial (U/15) – Courtney Field
Scratch Race (U/15) – Courtney Field
Road Race (U/15) – Courtney Field
Criterium (U/15) – Courtney Field
3km Team Pursuit (U/17) – Jack Hickey
3km Team Pursuit (U/17) – Matt Ross
500m Time Trial (U/17) – Ruby Greig
500m Time Trial (U/19) – Adele Sylvester
Sprint (U/19) – Adele Sylvester
2012
Sprint (U/17) – Courtney Field
500m Time Trial (U/17) – Courtney Field
Team Sprint (U/17) – Courtney Field
Sprint (U/19) – Jacob Schmid
Kieren (U/19) – Jacob Schmid
2013
Cyclo-cross – Lisa Jacob
Sprint (U/17) – Courtney Field
Team Sprint (U/17) – Courtney Field
Scratch Race (U/17) – Courtney Field
500m Time Trial (U/17) – Courtney Field
Criterium (U/15) – Alana Field
2014
Cyclo-cross – Lisa Jacob
Sprint (U/19) – Courtney Field
Team Sprint (U/19) – Courtney Field
Kieren (U/19) – Courtney Field
2km Individual Pursuit (U/15) – Georgia Cummings
Points Race (U/15) – Georgia Cummings
3km Team Pursuit (U/17) – Ryan Koroknai
2km Team Pursuit (U/17) – Alana Field
Team Sprint (U/19) – David Koroknai
2015
Cyclo-cross – Lisa Jacob

Club champions[edit]

1999
Road, Elite Men – Kristjan Snorrason
2000
Track, Elite Men – Nick Groves
Road, Elite Men – Kristjan Snorrason
2001
Road, Elite Men – Kristjan Snorrason
2013
Road, Elite Men – Trent Morey
2014
Road, Elite Men – Tim Jamieson
Road, Elite Women – Amber Saunders

2015 Road, Elite Men – Adam Mulford

References[edit]

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External links[edit]

Official website

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