2004 CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels

Queensland, Australia, January 16-17, 2004

Photos

Day 2 - Saturday, January 17

Images by Brett Ruff

• Darryl Newsome presenting to Chris Hendy (Broncos, 1st), Alex McKay (Broncos, 2nd), Sam Moore (Rockhampton, 3rd) and Blayne Wallace (Balmoral, 4th).
• Tony and Marilyn Meares presenting to Brodie Stewart (Broncos, 1st), Ashleigh Vaggs (Broncos, 2nd), Alexandra O'Dea (Rockhampton, 3rd) and Melanie Plane (Rockhampton, 4th).
• Certificates and life member keyrings from Rockhampton Cycling Club Inc presented to Kerrie and Anna Meares; Anna's was accepted by her father, Tony Meares.
• Kerrie Meares lining up for a round of the women's round robin promotional sprint series.
• Kerrie and Haley Wright roll off. Kerrie won the sprint.
• Wayne Litherland of Herron Todd White accepts a certificate of appreciation from president Owen Ronalds for their support over the last 18 years, our longest standing sponsor.
• HTW representative presenting to Kerrie Meares (Rockhampton, 1st), Haley Wright (Balmoral, 2nd), Alex Bright (Rockhampton, 3rd) and Courtney LeLay (Broncos, 4th)
• Kerrie and Haley Wright line up for the final round of the HotFM women's sprint.
• The podium of the CQ Crane Hire U/15 Wheelrace, won by Phillipa Hindmarsh.
• Tony Callaghan presenting to Hayden Josefski (Broncos, 1st), Byron Davis (Broncos, 2nd), Josh Edwards (Rockhampton, 3rd) and Jeremy Hogg (Rockhampton, 4th).
• Ryan Van Halen of WIN TV presenting to Emma-Louise Tiechmann (1st), Clayton Plane (2nd), Chloe Hogg (3rd) and Jackson Higgins (4th).
• The podium of The Central Queensland University Rockhampton Cup on Wheels, won by Grant Irwin.
• Steven Neilsen showing some stress during the Madison.
• Steven Neilsen back into the field
• Miles Olman and Michael Ford having a practice throw before the madison.
• Miles Olman looking a little shocked at the flash.
• Michael Ford back in.
• Mark Chadwick and Grant Irwin with a quick practice throw before the race.
• Kerrie Meares presents a framed jersey to winner Jackson Higgins and sister Francesca. The jersey was donated by Anna Meares and was signed by the 2003 Australian track team from the World's.
• Rider Cameron Ward enjoys a coldie as he watches the guys go around in the madison. The madison finished at 1am due to rain earlier in the evening.
• Grant Irwin rolling a lap.
• Evan Corey on the fence.
• Evan Corey rolls off to be thrown in.
• Clint Johnson and Nathan Seage discuss the event. It was the first time Clint had riden a madison.
• Cameron Jennings and Damian Harris with a quick change.
• Michael Ford and Miles Olman doing a victory lap after a very convincing win.

Practice session

Images by Brett Ruff

• Kerrie Meares (AIS) home on a break from the AIS warms up behind the motorbike at her final track session before the CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels.
• Steven Neilsen (Rockhampton) gives the cameraman a cheery face at his final training run at the Kenrick Tucker Velodrome in Rockhampton.
• Cameron Jennings (TDU) and Kerrie Meares warming up at their last track session before the CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels.
• From L to R: Katie Smith, Anouska Edwards, Alexandra Bright and Kerrie Meares show long time sponsors Tony Callaghan (DC Motors) and Darryl Newsome (Newsomes Tyre and Mechanical) a few things about bikes.
• Byron Tucker (Townsville Cycle Club) left and Gavin Hopes (Rockhampton Cycle Club) right show Stuart Brennen from WIN Television how light the track bike really is.
• Sarah Edwards (Rockhampton) finalises her preparation for the CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels where she will compete in the U15 women’s division.
• Tyler Wright (Rockhampton) grins for the camera as he flies by in his final training session at the Kenrick Tucker Velodrome in Rockhampton in preparation for the Cup.
• Tyler Wright and Neil Teichmann (Rockhampton) provide a little competition for each other in their effort at the Kenrick Tucker Velodrome in Rockhampton.
• Josh Edwards (Rockhampton) will be looking to perform well in the jam packed U17 men’s division at the CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels.
• (L to R) Josh James, Pete from the Berserker Tavern, Neil Teichmann, Sarah Edwards , Jeremy Hogg, Wayne Litherland from Herron Todd White Valuers and Josh Edwards get a feel for the Kenrick Tucker Velodrome's finish line.
• Sponsors of the CQU Rockhampton Cup on Wheels, proudly supporting local cycling talent
• Central Queensland University and Queensland Academy of Sports Talent Identification Program for young cycling talent in Rockhampton is proving to be successful.