For the Canberra Tour in July 2010
As part of the increasing commitment by BikeNZ Road and Track (BRT) to provide a development path for riders, it is planned to include an Under23 Women’s team in the squad that goes to the Canberra Tour in early July. This fits with the Cycling Australia move to improve women’s racing and include teams racing in the Canberra tour.
The team will travel with the development squads to Canberra. Accommodation has been arranged at the AIS, which provides excellent accommodation and meals. All transport will be coordinated through BikeNZ to ensure best value.
This trip is self funded and is currently expected to cost approx $2,600. Cost savings are being investigated
As part of the development of these teams we would also expect the riders to take part in the Queens Birthday tour of Taranaki. This tour has been used by the development squads as a pre Canberra camp, during which team riding is developed in a challenging event with excellent racing. Accommodation is arranged for the squad at St Mary’s boarding school which provides quality accommodation and meals at a very affordable price. The cost for the accommodation in Stratford is $200 for the 3 night’s bed and all meals.
A coach will be appointed shortly who will coordinate the team and work to develop a strong team racing structure, the desire to race as part of a team is a basic requirement for selection to the team.
BRT invites U23 women who are interested in being part of the team to race in Canberra and ride the Tour of Taranaki to submit their names for consideration. To be considered, please send a brief outline of your racing experience, notable results and your future cycling objectives. Be sure to include your contact details, age, and your cycling club.
Applications should to be sent to David Osten dosten@xtra.co.nz and cc’d so Sarah van Boheemen sarahvb@bikenz.org.nz by April 23rd.
Please note that invitations will only be issued to selected riders at the discretion of the selectors and coaches. The selection criteria will be around results, potential and the ability to work in a team environment. As this is by invitation no correspondence with unsuccessful applicants will be entered into once the invitations are issued.
