The first Anthony Spurgeon (Snr) Memorial Race sponsored by Reed Constructions Australia, in aid of the Leukaemia Foundation, kicked off to a great start in 2007 and we now looks forward to another great day of racing scheduled for Sunday 7th December 2008 (preliminary date - to be confirmed).
Will Britains Time Trial Champion Stuart Dangerfield return to defend his title?
The 2007 Event
In Sincere Appreciation
Held at Heffron Bike Track, the home ground of Eastern Suburbs Cycling Club, the race attracted some of cyclings finest, though without the help of our sponsors and individuals the event could not have happened.
We would like to recognise our primary sponsor, Reed Constructions Australia for always opening their door to our requests for support both with this event and our junior cycling programme.
Velo-Vita for their most generous contribution of a Time Edge Pulse frame which was first prize for our Main Event. We also recognise the support and appearance of our additional sponsors who appear to the right of this page. Both their contributions of prizes and efforts in setting up their displays on the day, helped to create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Our sincere thanks to the Spurgeon Family for allowing us to associate the race with the name of Anthony Spurgeon (Snr) and to his sons for making the journey from out of town to be there for the event.
Our Donation
The days events raised $3,000.00 which have been donated to the Leukaemia Foundation.
The Crocodile and The Spurgeon Report
In keeping with his appearance each week in writing the Heffron Race Report, The Crocodile has kindly donated his time and cycling expertise to give us the low down on racing with some of cyclings elite.
Read race reports for the Main Event, Graded and Veterans races by clicking on the respective image
Images of the Event
We would like to thank Brad Hooker for appearing as our official photographer for the day. You can purchase images from the Anthony Spurgeon (Snr) Memorial race directly from cyclingimaginesonline.com.au
Kidz Ride
Stuart Dangerfields thunder was definitely in danger of being stolen by the appearance of the ES Junior Sports Academy! Decked out in the junior version of the ESCC club gear there were smiles all around as they raced for their first cycling award. Happily, all participants took home a medal which undoubtedly appeared first thing Monday morning for class news! Images of the junior cycling ride can also be found by visiting cyclingimagesonline.com.au. Thank you to the children and their parents for taking time out of their family day to participate in the Kidz Ride.
ESCC Members
A great sense of camaraderie was present when a high number of ESCC members turned up at the crack of dawn to assist in the 'setting up' part of the day. Members contributed their time not only in setting up but also in Marshalling each event and taking entries at the registration tent. Our thanks to all volunteers of ESCC and their family members who showed up to make up our body of spectators.
Commentators
Phil Bates, Gary Sutton and 'Tank' did a great job in keeping us alert and feeding us the intricate details and predictions of the days racing.
Entrants
Without entrants there is of course, no race. A nod of thanks to the cyclists of Sydney who turned up to show their support for the first Anthony Spurgeon (Snr) Memorial Race and its beneficiary the Leukaemia Foundation.
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 Main Event - a Time Pulse frame, retail value $4,500.00.
Campagnolo continue to support events hosted by ESCC each year by providing the use of both the registration tent and trackside assistance offering race participants spare wheels when puncturing during the race.
JetBlack Products is a cycling products distributor, supplying both Road and MTB Products, representing the following brands - Token (high quality bicycle accessories). NiteRider (bicycling lighting solution range). Weldtite (bicycle cleaning and maintenance). Fibrax (High end braking and cable solutions). SweatGUTR (the ultimate sweatband). JetBlack (lock on grips, saddle bags, gloves and pumps). Click on the JetBlack logo to visit their official website.
In 1958 Kinji Shimizu founded Japan's first cycle clothing brand. Pearl Izumi has since remained the benchmark in performance cycle apparel worldwide. Pearl Izumi create their own unique fabrics and designs to suit all cycling conditions.
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 Mark and Pauline Jensen for their continuing support.
RLC sport came to life with Australian cross country champions Paul Rowney and Aiden Lefmann joining forces to bring a new and innovative range of products to the Australian market which includes the Yeti Cycles and the ever growing range of Amoeba Scud products.
Other products that will be offered in the near future will be our Cyclinic riding schools, teaming up with the Paul and Aiden will be Rob Eva who will be ever present at our one day riding clinics.
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.
