sponsored by REED Australia
The third Anthony Spurgeon (Snr) Memorial Race sponsored by Reed Constructions Australia, in aid of the Leukaemia Foundation, is scheduled for late 2009. Date to be confirmed mid year.
Read about the 2008 event below
With Gary Sutton and Rick Fulcher commentating there was no shortage of information on the state of the race right down to the last sprint. Jenny Spurgeon, her sons and their respective families were present on the day, some having flown in especially for the occassion.
Mr Glen Robinson of REED Australia presented a cheque of $3,435.00 to Mr David Giles of the Leukaemia Foundation. Thank you to both gentleman for your presence on the day.
With a field of great riders participating both the Handicap and Main Event races, spectators were treat to an exhilerating morning of racing. Read the results below:
In Memory of Anthony Spurgeon (Snr)
As many will recall Anthony Spurgeon (Snr), late husband to Jenny Spurgeon and Father to King of Heffron Anthony Spurgeon, was a track side fixture at not only his sons races but many of Sydney's cycling events. Volunteering his time and effort to the cycling community made him a most familiar face to Sydney cycling and when Mr Spurgeon sadly lost his fight with Leukaemia in 2000 he left a void in the cycling community that is now honored by ESCC with this event.
ESCC would like to thank Mrs Jenny Spurgeon and the Spurgeon family for allowing us to stage this event in his honor.
Our Sponsors
REED Australia yet again pledged their support for the Anthony Spurgeon (Snr) Memorial Race 2008. REED are a familiar name to the cycling community being one of the main sponsors of the Eastern Suburbs Junior Sports Academy. Our sincere thanks go to REED Australia for their unfailing enthusiasm and support.
ESCC would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the sponsors appearing to the right of this page who kindly donated fantastic prizes to our winners of the day.
The winners of the 2008 Anthony Spurgeon (Snr) Memorial Race sponsored by Reed Australia
Handicap
1st Kevin Nichols - St George CC
2nd Stephen Griffith - St George CC
3rd Matthew Lucas - Randwick Botany CC
4th John Peppard - Eastern Suburbs CC
5th Julian Hammill - Eastern Suburbs CC
Main Event
1st Stewart Campbell - Eastern Suburbs CC
2nd Richard Lang - Lidcombe Auburn CC
3rd Anthony Spurgron - Caravello CC
4th Aaron Donnelly - Illawarra CC
5th Luis Trueba - Macarthur CC
Images of the Day
Use the links below to view images of the day:
Main Event
Kidz Ride
Handicap
Presentation
Donations
Please help to support the Leukaemia Foundation by visiting their website to find out how you can donate prior to the event.
Help to make it a great day!
Whether you are racing, organising, contributing a prize or supporting someone in a race, your presence on the day always helps to create a lively atmosphere. Thank you to all who joined us at Heffron Bike Track Sunday 7th December for the 2008 Anthony Spurgeon (Snr) Memorial Race together with the great cycling community of Sydney.
Official Rules of the Anthony Spurgeon (Snr) Memorial Race
Grading
Riders compete in the grade set by their club ranking.
Equipment and Safety
Please take the time to read the section of CNSW Technical Regulations document pertaining to bicycle equipment. This document will be at the registration desk when you sign on. Signing the registration sheet is an indication that you have read the document and agree to ensure you bike meets the requirements set out.
Campagnolo, as part of their sponsorship, provide replacement wheels to be used throughout the duration of the race in the event of a puncture. It is a condition of use that you leave your punctured wheel at the tent and pick it up when you return the borrowed wheel. If you are not prepared to leave your wheel please do not ask to use this service.
Helmets
Only ASA approved helmets are permitted to be worn during the race as stipulated by Cycling NSW.
Complaints
All complaints are to be made directly to Helen Vella or Colin Iremonger.
Wet Weather Line
In the event of inclement weather you can call the ESCC Weather Line on 0424 824 959 on the day of the race. Please do not leave a message as calls will not be returned. Recorded message only.
Disciplinary Procedures
Please refer to the 'Members', 'Disciplinary Procedures' section on the Cycling NSW website for all matters pertaining to conduct before, during and after the race.
Established in 1987, Hillbrick Racing Frames began specialising in made to measure hand crafted bicycles and frames designed with performance in mind. Since then Hillbrick has built frames for performance orientated cyclists be they recreational or competive, including World champions and paralypians.
With a range of bicycles for Elite riders or the up and coming cyclist Hillbrick have all options covered contining to offer a range of bicycles for the cyclist that appreciates a correct fitting and well balanced bicycle.
Hillbrick Racing Frames are also importers and distributors of many of your high quality cycling components ensuring that you are able to get only the best running gear for your bicycle. Whether it be Track, Road or Mountain Bikes, Hillbrick Racing Frames will assist you in getting the perfect bicycle and advise you what to look for in a bicycle.
Hillbrick have donated a Spirit Road Bike as the First Prize for the Main Event.
Velo-Vita and its subsidiary TMO Sports are the Australian distributors for a range of quality cycling, surf, snow and outdoor recreation products from Europe and the USA. The companys' directors are passionate about integrating a love for an active lifestyle into the every day working routine offering a combined experience of just under 100 years in the cycling industry alone. Velo-Vita have donated the prize for the Handicap Event - Time Pedals and Shoes valued at $800.00
Mercure Rafferty's Resort have kindly donated a two night stay at their luxurious Lake Macquarie Resort which includes breakfast for two in one of their Tree Top Terrace Apartments valued at $600.00.
Read more about the resort here
Red Lantern Restaurant of Surry Hills have once again kindly donated dinner for two as one of our race prizes. ESCC would like to express their sincere gratitude to Pauline, Mark and Luke for their continuing support.
Therapeutic Massage Consultations have been kindly donated by Nelson Santos. The Nelson Santos Massage Therapy Clinic can be found L1, Suite 4, 82-86 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham. Tel (02) 9564 5568.
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Visit the official website of the Leukaemia Foundation and find out how you can donate to this charitable cause.
ESCC would like to thank our participating sponsors for their invaluable support without which the launch of the Eastern Suburbs Junior Sports Academy would not have been possible.
Read about our sponsors and their areas of industry by visiting our dedicated sponsors page.
