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PARA | Australian Team for 2020 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships

18/11/2019

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Cycling Australia is pleased to announce the riders selected to the Australian Team to contest the 2020 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships to be held in Milton, Canada, from 30 January to 2 February 2020. 

The Championships will provide the final opportunity to acquire qualification points towards the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with the Australian team to vie against 200 of the world’s best from 30 countries.

Australia enjoyed superb results at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships held last March, with the team finishing second on the medal standings with nine world titles in a glittering 17-medal haul.

The team for the 2020 World Championships is highlighted by reigning world champions Alistair Donohoe (VIC), Paige Greco (SA), Darren Hicks (SA), David Nicholas (QLD), Emily Petricola (VIC) and Amanda Reid (NSW). 

World Championships medallists Meg Lemon (SA) and Gordon Allan (NSW) round out the selections.  

“With the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in August, the World Championships in January in Canada will be a great test for the athletes and coaches as we look to build and peak for later in the year,” said Warren McDonald, Para-cycling Technical Director, Cycling Australia. 

“Our ‘What Will It Take To Win’ process has identified gaps that mean we can still improve on our success from 2019.”

Prior to January’s World Championships, Australia’s para-cycling stars will be in action on home soil at the 2019-2020 TISSOT UCI Track Cycling World Cup to be held at Brisbane’s Anna Meares Velodrome from December 13-15. 

Australian Team for 2020 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships 

Athlete (State) Classification - recent results

  • Gordon Allan (NSW) C2 - 2019 World Championship medalist
  • Alistair Donohoe (VIC) C5 - 2019 individual pursuit & scratch race world champion
  • Paige Greco (SA) C3 - 2019 individual pursuit & time trial world champion (world record holder in both events)
  • Darren Hicks (SA) C2 - 2019 individual pursuit world champion
  • Meg Lemon (SA) C4 - dual 2019 World Championship medalist
  • David Nicholas (QLD) C3 - 2019 individual pursuit & scratch race world champion
  • Emily Petricola (VIC) C4 - 2019 individual pursuit world champion (world record holder)
  • Amanda Reid (NSW) C2 - 2019 time trial world champion (world record holder)
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TRACK | Para world champions set to shine in Brisbane

15/11/2019

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Australia’s para-cycling stars will be chasing Tokyo 2020 glory at Brisbane’s Anna Meares Velodrome when it hosts the 2019-2020 TISSOT UCI Track Cycling World Cup from December 13-15. 
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Para-cycling will take centre stage across the three days with the event to include a UCI category 1 event for the time trial, individual pursuit and scratch race with critical qualifying points towards the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. 

Read more >>> brisbanetrackworldcup.com 
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PARA | Rainbows shine on Brisbane for Para TrackNats

31/10/2019

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Emily Petricola - Photo Casey Gibson.
Australia’s summer of track cycling begins on Friday 1 November when Brisbane’s Anna Meares Velodrome hosts the 2020 Para-cycling Track National Championships.

Australia’s para-cycling stars will be on show including reigning world champions Alistair Donohoe (VIC), Amanda Reid (NSW), Darren Hicks (SA), David Nicholas (QLD), Emily Petricola (VIC) and Paige Greco (SA).

Victoria’s reigning C4 individual pursuit world champion and world record holder Emily Petricola is eager to get back on the track to begin the build towards Tokyo 2020. 

“I really I want to go out and have a solid performance in the pursuit and I’m keen to see how my starts go, as generally, that is my weak spot due to my impairment,” said Petricola, who will line up in the rainbow on Saturday in the individual pursuit, while also contesting three other Championship events. 

“I would really like to do a good 500 (metre time trial). I love the 500 find it really fun, and I am having a crack at the team sprint with Paige (Greco) and Amanda (Reid) which will be fun.”
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Darren Hicks - Photo Casey Gibson.
South Australia’s Darren Hicks will sport his rainbow jersey in the C2 individual pursuit on Saturday, with the world champion looking to new ways to go even faster as he targets a maiden Paralympic selection. 

“It is important to do well at a National Championships, but it will be a bit of a testing event for me as we will be using it to learn a few things about myself and the bike,” said Hicks. “We have changed a few things we are hoping we can utilise further into next year and towards Tokyo.

“My main goal is to come out and do a ride similar to what I have done before, and if we run a reasonable time with different equipment, I will consider it a big success.”

The action begins on Friday afternoon with the Time Trial, followed by the Pursuits and sprint on Saturday morning.  The team sprint and scratch race will conclude the Championships on Sunday morning. 

The Championships provide a key racing opportunity for Australia’s para-cyclists as they continue their charge toward the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.  

Australia’s para-cyclists will also be in action at Brisbane’s Anna Meares Velodrome this December for a UCI Category 1 Para-cycling event which will be held in conjunction with the 2019-2020 TISSOT UCI Track Cycling World Cup. 

Para #TrackNats Quick Guide
  • What - Tandem Championships in the time trial, sprint and pursuit; ‘C’ Championships in the time trial, pursuit, team sprint and scratch race. 
  • Who - Australia’s best para-cyclists
  • When: 
    • Fri 1 November- Time Trials – 4pm-6pm 
    • Sat 2 November- Pursuits & Tandem Sprint – 10am-1.30pm
    • Sun 3 November- Team Sprint / Scratch Race – 9am-2pm 
  • Where - Brisbane’s Anna Meares Velodrome
  • Tickets - At the door
  • Follow - http://liveresults.cycling.org.au/ 
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Para | Australia finishes on top with nine gold at 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships

16/9/2019

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The Australian Cycling Team is celebrating after finishing on top of the gold medal tally at the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships in the Netherlands.

Australia won nine gold to finish one ahead of Germany and Italy, while the team’s fifteen medal haul ranked third on the nation’s ranking behind the USA (21) and Germany (19).

>>> Photo Gallery - Check out all the photos from Para Road Worlds courtesy of Casey Gibson. 


The team’s performances were highlighted by dual world titles to Carol Cooke (T2) and Emilie Miller (H1), while Darren Hicks (C2), Emily Petricola (C4), Paige Greco (C3), Alistair Donohoe (C5) and David Nicholas (C3) now boast dual road and track world crowns in 2019. 

Victoria's Cooke claimed her eighth and ninth career world titles as she raced to win the T2 (tricycle) time trial and road races. Read recap. 

Dual 2018 world champion Miller defended her H1 (handcycle) crowns in the time trial and the road race. Read recap. 

Kaitlyn Schurmann (VIC) and Meg Lemon (SA) claimed dual bronze in the C1 and C4 events respectively, while Stuart Jones (NSW) claimed silver in the T2 time trial. 

In a sign of the consistency of the entire team, Stuart Tripp (VIC) H5 and Hannah Macdougall (VIC) C4 finished inside the top five in both of their finals.

It has been a stellar 2019 international season for Australian para-cyclists which began with a 17-medal haul at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in March which saw them finish second overall.

On the road, the team claimed 29 medals across the three rounds of the 2019 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup season. 

“We have had great success at these championships,” said Australian Cycling Team Para-cycling Technical Director Warren McDonald. “Athletes, Coaches and support staff have worked incredibly hard together as a team to produce personal best performances. 

“The year ahead to Tokyo will be challenging in the planning and timing to repeat the success of both our Track and Road World Championships of this year.”

Medal Tally
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  • Emilie Miller (NSW) H1 - TT Gold, RR ️‍Gold
  • Stuart Tripp (VIC) H5 - TT 5th, RR 5th 
  • Kaitlyn Schurmann (VIC) C1 - TT🥉, RR🥉 
  • Darren Hicks (SA) C2 - TT ️‍Gold, RR DNF
  • Paige Greco (SA) C3 - TT ️‍Gold, RR 5th
  • David Nicholas (QLD) C3 - TT Gold, RR 10th 
  • Emily Petricola (VIC) C4 - ️‍TT Gold, RR 5th 
  • Meg Lemon (SA) C4 - TT🥉, RR 🥉
  • Hannah Macdougall (VIC) C4 - TT 4th, RR 5th 
  • Alistair Donohoe (VIC) C5 - TT Gold ️, RR 🥉
  • Carol Cooke (VIC) T2 - TT ️‍Gold, RR ️‍Gold
  • Stuart Jones (NSW) T2 - TT🥈, RR DNF
  • Alex Welsh (VIC) H3 - TT 18th, RR 20th 

TT=Time Trial; RR=Road Race
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PARA | Cooke claims ninth world title

16/9/2019

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Victoria's Cooke claimed her eighth and ninth career world titles as she raced to win the T2 (tricycle) time trial and road races. 

“I can’t believe that I’ve done the double. But I came into this year with no expectations, to enjoy racing and have fun. It’s turned out to be the best year ever,” said Cooke, who won four gold and two silver during the 2019 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup to be crowned series champion. 

“I’ve learned a lot this year in regards to tactics and learning how to race (yes even after doing this for eight years) and that all comes from being open to trying new things with my coach Rebecca DiCello and my sports scientist Nick Owen. Those tactics certainly came into play today and helped me win this race.” 

Cooke will head to the 2019 UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire this week to contest a UCI Para road race before the triple Paralympic champion takes a well-earned break. 

“For the first time at the able-bodied World Championships there will be a para race, so I am looking forward to helping make history by racing there! Then it’s home to have a short break, re-connect with my husband, dog and family as it has been such a big year. 

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“But I’ll be back in training soon as 2020 is a big one with the Tokyo Paralympics. So I’ll have to pick it up, even more, to firstly make the team and then if I do try and replicate Rio,” Cooke added. 

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​The Australian Cycling Team finished on top of the gold medal tally with nine gold to finish one ahead of Germany and Italy, while the team’s fifteen medal haul ranked third on the nation’s ranking behind the USA (21) and Germany (19).

PHOTOS CASEY GIBSON

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PARA | Miller does the double

16/9/2019

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Dual 2018 world champion Miller defended her H1 (handcycle) crowns in the time trial and the road race. 

“Getting to stand on the podium wearing the green and gold is always a proud moment, so it was exciting to be able to do that twice this week in what has been an incredible week for the whole team,” said Bathurst's Miller, who like Cooke, was crowned World Cup series winner in 2019. 

“Winning dual rainbows and the World Cup series in 2019 sums up the hard work both myself and my support team have put in this year. I showed some good form at the World Cup in Belgium, and we built on it again this week at Worlds, so it’s a great feeling knowing I’m continually improving and becoming a better athlete.”

Miller will take an extended break before embarking on her 2020 campaign which begins with the 2020 Federation University Road National Championships in Ballarat.
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“I’ll have a few weeks off before I turn my attention to the Federation University Road National Championships in January. I'm looking forward to racing on the new time trial course in rainbows to see what I can produce there.”

The Australian Cycling Team finished  on top of the gold medal tally with nine gold to finish one ahead of Germany and Italy, while the team’s fifteen medal haul ranked third on the nation’s ranking behind the USA (21) and Germany (19).


"I would like to take the opportunity to thank my huge support network. The Australian Cycling Team staff have been incredible over the past few weeks as always, my home coaches who keep me going in the right direction, and my amazing family and friends."

PHOTOS - CASEY GIBSON

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PARA | Miller goes back to back

14/9/2019

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Following a five-world title haul on day one, Australia has added more rainbows at the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships in the Netherlands with Carol Cooke (VIC) and Emilie Miller (NSW) winning the time trial.

Dual 2018 world champion Miller defended her H1 (handcycle) crown to claim her third career rainbow jersey. 

"I’m very proud to have won back to back world Championships in the ITT," said Bathurst's Miller. "I believe it reflects the consistency, improvements and good form I’ve shown over the past twelve months.

Miller averaged 14km/hour over the 10.4-kilometre course, clocking a winning time of 43mins 42secs. 

"I was very happy with my ride, we set a plan to build into it and I feel like I did that really well. I was fast in the first half and stayed strong through the wind to finish well."

Miller's win was Team Australia's seventh in two days ​after Darren Hicks (C2), Emily Petricola (C4), Paige Greco (C3) Alistair Donohoe (C5) and David Nicholas (C3) won the time trial on Thursday and Cooke and Miller on Friday. 

"The team has been incredibly successful on both days of the ITT so the atmosphere within the team is really positive. Everyone is able to celebrate each other success, which makes us stronger as a team," Miller said. 

Miller and Team Australia will look to add more medals in the road races on Saturday and Sunday. 

About 
  • 🏳️‍🌈 2019 UCI Para Cycling Road Worlds
  • 🌍 Netherlands  
  • 🗓 11-15 September 2019
  • 💻 Website cyclingdrenthe.nl 
  • ⏱ Results www.votrecourse.com
  • 📹 Live Stream www.nyaistartv.com
  • 🇦🇺 Team Australia www.australiancyclingteam.com
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PARA | Cooke claims more rainbows for AustralIa

14/9/2019

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Following a five-world title haul on day one, Australia has added more rainbows at the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships in the Netherlands with Carol Cooke (VIC) and Emilie Miller (NSW) winning the time trial.

Cooke claimed her eighth career world title as she raced to win the T2 (tricycle) time trial by more than one minute to her nearest rival. 

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I’m absolutely stoked to have won my eighth title, it actually feels surreal!," remarked Cooke, the dual reigning Paralympic time trial champion. "I think from now on Friday the 13th will be a good luck day for me!"

Cooke clocked 38mins 11:66secs across the 20.8-kilometre course to take the gold over longtime rival Jill Walsh (USA). 

"I wanted to make sure I had something in the tank for the second lap so tried to not take it out too hard," Cooke detailed her ride. "After the first lap I knew I was up on the American but wanted a bigger buffer so really tried to dig deep on the second lap."

Team Australia now boasts seven gold in two days ​after Darren Hicks (C2), Emily Petricola (C4), Paige Greco (C3) Alistair Donohoe (C5) and David Nicholas (C3) won the time trial on Thursday. 

"The team is defining a high. We are such a close knit team, athletes and staff, so it’s great to see every doing so well," added Cooke.

#Emmen2019 □
World title #8 for @CazCooke □
Cooke claimed her eighth career world title as she raced to win the T2 (tricycle) time trial by more than one minute to her nearest rival. #auscyclingteam pic.twitter.com/Y98rD049d6

— AusCyclingTeam (@AusCyclingTeam) September 13, 2019
Australia will look to add more medals in the road races on Saturday and Sunday. 

Stuart Jones (NSW) claimed silver in the T2 final, while Stuart Tripp (VIC) came agonisingly close to a medal after finishing 0.4 of a second off the H5 podium in fourth. Alex Welsh (VIC) was 18th in the H3 time trial.

About 
  • ?️‍? 2019 UCI Para Cycling Road Worlds
  • ? Netherlands  
  • ? 11-15 September 2019
  • ? Website cyclingdrenthe.nl 
  • ⏱ Results www.votrecourse.com
  • ? Live Stream www.nyaistartv.com
  • ?? Team Australia www.australiancyclingteam.com​

PHOTOS Casey GIBSON

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PARA | Greco grabs road rainbows

13/9/2019

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​The sun shone on Team Australia on the opening day of the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships in the Netherlands with five world titles and two bronze medals won in the time trial. 

The Australian national anthem was on repeat in Emmen as Darren Hicks (C2), Emily Petricola (C4), Paige Greco (C3) Alistair Donohoe (C5) and David Nicholas (C3) took to the podium to celebrate. Significantly, the victories also secured dual 2019 track and road world crowns for the quintet after each soared to gold at the 2019 Track World Championships in March, also held in the Netherlands. 

In other day one time trial results, Kaitlyn Schurmann (C1) and Meg Lemon (C4) also celebrated on the podium with bronze in their respective events. 

Day 1 Medal Tally - Time Trial 

🏳️‍🌈 Darren Hicks 
🏳️‍🌈 Emily Petricola 
🏳️‍🌈 Paige Greco 
🏳️‍🌈 Alistair Donohoe 
🏳️‍🌈 David Nicholas 
🥉 Meg Lemon 
🥉 Kaitlyn Schurmann

🏳️‍🌈 Paige Greco 

Dual 2019 track champion Greco defended her H1 (handcycle) crown to claim her third career rainbow jersey. 

"I’m feeling great I didn’t know I’d won until a little after I had finished I was very happy," said Greco. "I can’t believe I’ve done it on the road and track definitely learnt a lot and I think it’s given me the motivation to keep training hard in the head into next year."

Miller covered 21-kilometre course in a winning time of 32mins 10.93secs. 
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"The course wasn’t very technical but it was very windy and racing.  Training in the wind is something I’ve had to work on. During the race I just had to stay aero on the long straights and focus on the power numbers, I was a little down on my competitors so I had to bring it home strong to get a lead on them.

"I really enjoyed the race."


Greco and Team Australia will look to add more medals in the road races on Saturday and Sunday. 

About 
  • 🏳️‍🌈 2019 UCI Para Cycling Road Worlds
  • 🌍 Netherlands  
  • 🗓 11-15 September 2019
  • 💻 Website cyclingdrenthe.nl 
  • ⏱ Results www.votrecourse.com
  • 📹 Live Stream www.nyaistartv.com
  • 🇦🇺 Team Australia www.australiancyclingteam.com
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PARA | Amazing Alistair grabs TT rainbows

13/9/2019

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The sun shone on Team Australia on the opening day of the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships in the Netherlands with five world titles and two bronze medals won in the time trial. 

The Australian national anthem was on repeat in Emmen as Darren Hicks (C2), Emily Petricola (C4), Paige Greco (C3) Alistair Donohoe (C5) and David Nicholas (C3) took to the podium to celebrate. Significantly, the victories also secured dual 2019 track and road world crowns for the quintet after each soared to gold at the 2019 Track World Championships in March, also held in the Netherlands. 

In other day one time trial results, Kaitlyn Schurmann (C1) and Meg Lemon (C4) also celebrated on the podium with bronze in their respective events. 

Day 1 Medal Tally - Time Trial 

🏳️‍🌈 Darren Hicks 
🏳️‍🌈 Emily Petricola 
🏳️‍🌈 Paige Greco 
🏳️‍🌈 Alistair Donohoe 
🏳️‍🌈 David Nicholas 
🥉 Meg Lemon 
🥉 Kaitlyn Schurmann

​🏳️‍🌈 Alistair Donohoe 

In a nail-biting final, Alistair Donohoe secured his maiden time trial world title by less than two seconds on the opening day of the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships in the Netherlands.  

Donohoe averaged 47km/hour across the 32km course to clock 39mins 22:52secs to dash the hopes of Dutch cyclist Daniel Abraham by mere centimetres in the C5 final. 

“I can’t quite believe it just yet, it’s pretty surreal to me. I’ve been chasing the time trial gold for a few years now and to snatch it by 1.7 seconds is just amazing.

“The course was pretty technical, with seven corners a lap for three laps, it was tough to find your rhythm for long periods of time. 

“We had a plan to go out conservatively because the back end of the race was really hurting people all day and I was fortunate enough to keep some gas in the tank for the last 15 kilometres and come home really well.”

The win was the third rainbow jersey of 2019 for Donohoe after the Victorian won two world titles in the C5 individual pursuit and scratch race at the 2019 Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, in March.

“Must be something in the Dutch water?”

Donohoe will now turn his focus to Saturday’s road race and as defending 

“It’s been a nice few months racing in Europe with ACA and I think it’s been perfect preparation. Going back to back always feels harder, feels like a bit more pressure with that invisible target painted on you, but that’s part of the fun.”

While he has his sights on the road race in twenty-four hours time, Donohoe also has one eye on a second Paralympic Games team. 

“Being a year out from Tokyo, it was a good chance to test some different preparation and training methods coming into the worlds to see what works best and what doesn’t. There is definitely room for improvement in all areas, which fills me with confidence heading forward to next year.”

​PhotoS - Casey Gibson

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PARA | Petricola powers to time trial world crown

13/9/2019

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The sun shone on Team Australia on the opening day of the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships in the Netherlands with five world titles and two bronze medals won in the time trial. 

The Australian national anthem was on repeat in Emmen as Darren Hicks (C2), Emily Petricola (C4), Paige Greco (C3) Alistair Donohoe (C5) and David Nicholas (C3) took to the podium to celebrate. 

Significantly, the victories also secured dual 2019 track and road world crowns for the quintet after each soared to gold at the 2019 Track World Championships in March, also held in the Netherlands. 

In other day one time trial results, Kaitlyn Schurmann (C1) and Meg Lemon (C4) also celebrated on the podium with bronze in their respective events. 

Day 1 Medal Tally - Time Trial 

🏳️‍🌈 Darren Hicks 
🏳️‍🌈 Emily Petricola 
🏳️‍🌈 Paige Greco 
🏳️‍🌈 Alistair Donohoe 
🏳️‍🌈 David Nicholas 
🥉 Meg Lemon 
🥉 Kaitlyn Schurmann​


🏳️‍🌈 Emily Petricola 

Emily Petricola claimed gold in the C4 time trial on the opening day of the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships in the Netherlands. 

“I was honestly ecstatic to win! I've had a pretty tough prep with a lot of disruption and I knew it would take a really good performance to win today. I'm glad that despite everything going on in the lead-up, I could get the result for the coaches and our team.” 

Petricola covered the technical 21-kilometre course in a time of 30mins 55.57 seconds, 32 seconds ahead of Shawn Morelli (USA). Petricola was able to celebrate with compatriot Meg Lemon (32:23:64) after she raced to win the bronze. 

“The course was a bit deceptive. Even though the course was flat it was pretty windy out there. It all went by pretty fast, although it doesn't feel like that when you are doing it!”

The win continues Petricola’s stunning 2019 season after the Victorian won the track world title in the C4 individual pursuit, in world record time, at the 2019 Track World Championships in the Netherlands, in March. 

“It is incredible! I've been really stubborn about wanting to improve on the road and do well there. It is amazing to think that this country has delivered me my maiden world titles on both the track and the road - it will definitely always hold a special place in my heart as a result.”

With Petricola targeting her maiden Paralympic Games team for Tokyo 2020, the result provides a perfect platform from which to build. 

“It is a really important measuring stick in terms of where we are at in relation to the rest of the world ahead of Tokyo. It certainly gives us a great opportunity to see our strengths and weaknesses and start to plot a strategy for training to make sure we maximize our achievements there next year. It is a really exciting time for our team - we are strong in terms of both performances on the bike as well as our support off it.”

PHOTOS - Casey Gibson

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PARA | Darren does the double with road world title

13/9/2019

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The sun shone on Team Australia on the opening day of the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships in the Netherlands with five world titles and two bronze medals won in the time trial. 

The Australian national anthem was on repeat in Emmen as Darren Hicks (C2), Emily Petricola (C4), Paige Greco (C3) Alistair Donohoe (C5) and David Nicholas (C3) took to the podium to celebrate. 

Significantly, the victories also secured dual 2019 track and road world crowns for the quintet after each soared to gold at the 2019 Track World Championships in March, also held in the Netherlands. 

In other day one time trial results, Kaitlyn Schurmann (C1) and Meg Lemon (C4) also celebrated on the podium with bronze in their respective events. 

Day 1 Medal Tally - Time Trial 

🏳️‍🌈 Darren Hicks 
🏳️‍🌈 Emily Petricola 
🏳️‍🌈 Paige Greco 
🏳️‍🌈 Alistair Donohoe 
🏳️‍🌈 David Nicholas 
🥉 Meg Lemon 
🥉 Kaitlyn Schurmann

🏳️‍🌈 Darren Hicks 

Darren Hicks celebrated his second world title of 2019 after soaring to victory in the C2 time trial on the opening day of the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships in the Netherlands. 

“The Road Time Trial has been the title I've been chasing for three years. My classification is always one of the biggest and closest, so to finally get the win, and do it by 22 seconds, is just unreal!”

Hicks scorched the course in a time of 28mins 24.55 seconds to take the win in a strong 25-rider field by 22 seconds over Belgium’s Ewoud Vromant. 

“We knew it would all come down to hitting my projected power and speed numbers which were daunting since they were both higher than I'd ever ridden before! That's what I love about racing though, pushing yourself farther than you ever felt you could, and in my opinion, that's what it should take to win a World Championship!”

The win came after months of hard work on the road bike after winning his first track world title in the individual pursuit at the 2019 World Championships held in the Netherlands, in March. 

“Up until late last year I only ever saw myself as a championship contender on the road, the track was never really a target. But after making some changes to the way I rode my Pursuit we found nearly 11 seconds and I was suddenly a big chance!”

With one rainbow jersey in his suitcase and the road race to come on Saturday, Hicks is still looking for ways to improve as he chases Paralympic selection. 

“Everyone on this team is looking towards Tokyo, but the truth is there is so much racing to be done between now and then that a good performance now could still leave you short in a years time. So I'll take some time to process and enjoy this, then it's back home and straight back into building so that Paralympic dream can become a reality."

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PARA | Para Road Worlds Guide

12/9/2019

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The Australian Team will open its 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships campaign on Thursday evening (Australian Time) in Emmen, the Netherlands.

It has been a stellar 2019 international road season for the Australian para-cyclists with twenty-nine medals claimed across the three rounds of the 2019 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup in Belgium, Italy and Canada in May and August.

At the 2019 Para-cycling Road Worlds, to be held September 12-15, a team of 13 athletes will battle against 200 of the world's best from 30 countries in the road races and time trials.


About the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships
  • 🏳️‍🌈 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships
  • 🏢 Emmen, The Netherlands
  • 🗓 11-15 September 2019
  • 💻 Website cyclingdrenthe.nl
  • 📹 Live Stream nyaistartv.com
  • ⏱Results www.votrecourse.com
  • 🇦🇺Team Australia Hub australiancyclingteam.com/pararoadworlds19
  • #Emmen2019 #AusCyclingTeam

Australian Team - 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships
  • ​Alex Welsh (VIC) H3
  • Emilie Miller (NSW) H1
  • Stuart Tripp (VIC) H5
  • Kaitlyn Schurmann (VIC) C1
  • Darren Hicks (SA) C2
  • Paige Greco (SA) C3
  • David Nicholas (QLD) C3
  • Emily Petricola (VIC) C4
  • Meg Lemon (SA) C4
  • Hannah Macdougall (VIC) C4
  • Alistair Donohoe (VIC) C5
  • Carol Cooke (VIC) T2
  • Stuart Jones (NSW) T2

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PARA | McDonald eyeing ultimate prize

9/9/2019

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The Australian Team has arrived in the Netherlands ahead of the 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships which will be held from 12-15 September in Emmen, the Netherlands. 
 
We sat down with Para-cycling Technical Director Warren McDonald as he eyes this week's Championships and next year's Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. 

"It's been a little while, but it's been fantastic, the athletes are athletes, and they're giving 100%," said McDonald, who took the helm of the Australian Cycling Team's Para-cycling program in early 2018 after previously holding the role of National Women's Road Coach from 2004-2008. 

"Whether it is training, on or off the bike, it's fantastic to be involved with the athletes. We have an excellent team of coaches and sports and performance support behind the athletes."

It has been a stellar opening to the 2019 international road season for Australian para-cyclists with a 24-medal haul, including eight gold, captured across the first two rounds of the 2019 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup season in May before taking five in the final round in Canada in August. 

Australia also finished second in the overall standings behind Great Britain with nine gold and a glittering 17-medal haul at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in March.

"The Track World Championships was a great success, coming away with nine world championships was fantastic," said McDonald. "We're looking at some great new talent but also some talent that's been in the system consistently, David Nicholas, for example, is a world champion again and Darren Hicks' first world title."
At the 2019 Para-cycling Road Worlds, McDonald will lead a team of 13 athletes as they battle against 200 of the world's best from 30 countries in the road races and time trials. 

The team is littered with stars including reigning world champion Emilie Miller (NSW), seven-time world champion Carol Cooke (VIC) and newcomer Paige Greco (SA) who each won their respective 2019 World Cup seasons. 

Reigning road champion Alistair Donohoe (VIC), dual Paralympic champion David Nicholas (QLD) and Darren Hicks (SA) will all be eager to add a road world title to the rainbow jerseys claimed at the 2019 Track World Championships in March. 

"We're hoping the Netherlands will be great for us again during the Road World Championships," added McDonald. "Looking forward to seeing Darren at the world road titles in Holland, and Paige is also crossing over from track to road. She was very competitive in the individual time trial and being quite young we're hoping the road race will be an opportunity for her as well." 

While rainbow jerseys are on offer, valuable qualification points towards the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games is on McDonald's agenda. 

"Twelve months away from the Paralympic Games, and we still have to qualify positions for our team for the athletes, so a lot is going on," McDonald added. "The World Championships are fantastic, and are a reward for the riders and for the system, but we are looking at what it will take to be on top of the podium in Tokyo." 

Australian Team - 2019 UCI Para Road World Championships

  • Alex Welsh (VIC) H3
  • Emilie Miller (NSW) H1
  • Stuart Tripp (VIC) H5
  • Kaitlyn Schurmann (VIC) C1
  • Darren Hicks (SA) C2
  • Paige Greco (SA) C3
  • David Nicholas (QLD) C3
  • Emily Petricola (VIC) C4
  • Meg Lemon (SA) C4
  • Hannah Macdougall (VIC) C4
  • Alistair Donohoe (VIC) C5
  • Carol Cooke (VIC) T2
  • Stuart Jones (NSW) T2

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PARA | Jessica Gallagher switches from cycling to rowing

28/8/2019

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Cycling Australia would like to wish Jessica Gallagher the very best as she transitions from the sport of cycling to rowing. 

A former para alpine skier, Gallagher made history in 2010 by becoming the first female athlete from Australia to win a medal at the Paralympic Winter Games when she claimed bronze in the slalom, a feat she would equal in 2014.

Gallagher’s ability to transfer athletic skills across sports was evident in 2011 when she claimed two World Para Athletics Championship medals before representing Australia at the London 2012 Paralympic Games in the long jump and javelin. 

Switching to cycling in 2015, Gallagher then became the first Australian to win a medal at both the Paralympic Summer and Winter Games after winning the track cycling time trial bronze at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

In a glittering cycling career, Gallagher claimed the 2016 sprint world title plus three silver and bronze medals with partner Madison Janssen at the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships. The pairing also secured two second-place finishes at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. 

“I have really enjoyed cycling however I am now also incredibly excited about the opportunity for the transfer to rowing,” said Gallagher.  

Warren McDonald, Cycling Australia’s Para-cycling Technical Director, recognised Gallagher’s career and legacy in the sport. 

“Jess has a tremendous athletic ability which has been highlighted by success at the highest level across multiple (winter and summer games) in sports such as alpine skiing, athletics and cycling,” said McDonald.
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“Jess has been a terrific ambassador for cycling, para-cycling and female athletes and we wish her the very best in her future sporting endeavours.”
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PARA | Cooke & Greco top World Cup standings

20/8/2019

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Australia’s Carol Cooke (T2) and Paige Greco (C3) were crowned 2019 UCI Para World Cup Series champions following the third and final round of the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup season in Canada. 
 
After netting twelve medals at each of the first two rounds in Belgium and Italy in May, the Australian Team ended the season with five medals in Baie-Comeau, through Cooke, Greco, plus Darren Hicks (C2) and Grant Allen (H4). 

For the Series, Cooke won four gold and two silver in the time trial and road races held across the three World Cups including dual gold in Canada to cap her 2019 Series. 
 
“I came into this year deciding to just have fun racing and have no expectations of myself and I think that has worked,” said Cooke. “Winning the World Cup series was never on my radar for this year but it’s nice to have done it again.”

Rising star Greco claimed three gold, a bronze and a fifth place across her debut World Cup season. 
“I’ve loved being apart of the Australian team going to the world cups this year,” said Greco. “I’ve learned and gain so much knowledge and taken things away from each race. 

“Coming away with the series win was awesome and has given me the drive to keep improving! Thanks again to the staff on all the trips I couldn’t have achieved it without them.”

#UCIParaWC Time Trial Day 2:
□Darren Hicks MC2 - Clocked 27mins 22secs for the 19 course to finish 11 seconds clear on top.
□Paige Greco WC3 - Posted 31mins 10secs to win bronze, just 45secs behind Sugiura of Japan. #AusCyclingTeam pic.twitter.com/oO0j8Upp0o

— AusCyclingTeam (@AusCyclingTeam) August 10, 2019
Darren Hicks (C2) finished second overall after finishing inside the top four in all six races in the season, including dual time trial gold. 

Grant Allen (H4) ended his season on a high with silver in the road race to finish sixth overall, while Stu Tripp (H5) finished fifth on the standings.     

In the women's C4 classification, Hannah Macdougall and Meg Lemon ended the season in third and fourth respectively despite only contesting the first two rounds. 

The Australian Team has now settled in Italy before heading to Emmen for the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships from September 12-15. 

“I love training in this area and feel very much at home here,” said Cooke, who has used the area as a training base for the last few years. “It’s great because I don’t have to worry about getting over jet lag for Worlds in the Netherlands. 

“It’s amazing to think that the Paralympics are only just over a year away. But first stop is Worlds and it will be tough. 

“There are a number of women who weren’t in Canada so anything can happen! I’ll just continue to do what I’ve done this year...have fun and do the best I can on the day."
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PARA | Aussies in Canada for World Cup finale

8/8/2019

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The 2019 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup season wraps up in Baie-Comeau, Canada, August 8-11. 

The Australian Team netted twelve medals at each of the the first two rounds in Belgium and Italy in May.

The Australians in action in Canada includes Carol Cooke (T2) and Paige Greco (C3) who boast the World Cup leader's jersey, plus Darren Hicks (C2), Stuart Tripp (H5) and Grant Allen (H4). 
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  • WATCH LIVE at paracyclismebaiecomeau.com 
  • RESULTS via uci.org/para-cycling/events
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Team Announcement - 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships

5/6/2019

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Cycling Australia is pleased to announce the 14 athletes selected to the Australian Team for the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships to be held from 12-15 September in Emmen, the Netherlands.

It has been a stellar opening to the 2019 international season for Australian para-cyclists with a 24-medal haul, including eight gold, captured across the first two rounds of the 2019 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup season in May.

Seven-time world champion Carol Cooke (VIC), reigning world champion Emilie Miller (NSW), and newcomer Paige Greco (SA) have been selected following their superb start to 2019 which sees them wearing the World Cup leader's jerseys in their respective categories.

2019 world champion on the track Emily Petricola (VIC) receives her first road team selection, with 2018 Road World Championship medallists Kaitlyn Schurmann (VIC), Hannah Macdougall (VIC) and Meg Lemon (SA) also selected.

Reigning road champion Alistair Donohoe (VIC), dual Paralympic champion David Nicholas (QLD) and Darren Hicks (SA) will all be eager to add a road world title to the rainbow jerseys claimed at the 2019 Track World Championships in March.

The Australian Team will contest the third round of the World Cup in Canada in August ahead of September's World Championships.

Offering valuable qualification points towards the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the Championships will see the Australian Team vie against 200 of the world's best from 30 countries in the road races and time trials.

Australian Team
  • Alex Welsh (VIC) H3
  • Emilie Miller (NSW) H1
  • Stuart Tripp (VIC) H5
  • Kaitlyn Schurmann (VIC) C1
  • Darren Hicks (SA) C2
  • Paige Greco (SA) C3
  • David Nicholas (QLD) C3
  • Emily Petricola (VIC) C4
  • Meg Lemon (SA) C4
  • Hannah Macdougall (VIC) C4
  • Alistair Donohoe (VIC) C5
  • Carol Cooke (VIC) T2
  • Stuart Jones (NSW) T2
  • Gabrielle Vassallo* (NSW) T1
​* Selection dependent upon further medical signoff
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PARA | Cooke & Miller strike dual gold in Belgium

20/5/2019

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Carol Cooke celebrates dual gold in Belgium.
The Australian team continued its superb start to the 2019 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup season with a twelve medal haul in Belgium's second round, equalling the team's opening round performance in Italy. 

In another stellar display, the team netted six gold for the round with Carol Cooke (T2) and Emilie Miller (H1) winning dual gold and the World Cup leader's jerseys in their respective categories.

"I'm extremely proud of my start to the international season here in Ostend. I am incredibly humbled and surprised to receive the World Cup leaders jersey, and two golds tops off a great week," said the dual reigning world champion Miller.

"I am pleased with the execution of my technical skills throughout the time trial, which has been a major focus for this early part of the season, and my road race was my best result for this competition and my best ever road race performance.

"I believe I exceeded where we thought I would be at in this early part of the year and it's great to see I'm just building on the form I found at the 2018 World Champs.

"A massive thanks to all the Australian Cycling Team staff and my home coaches who make the magic happen."
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#uciparawc Following a twelve medal haul in Italy last weekend at the opening round of the 2019 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup season, the Australian team was back in action in Belgium for round two. The time trials netted gold to 2018 World Cup winner Carol Cooke (T2) and dual reigning world champion Emilie Miller (H1). Paige Greco (C3), who claimed dual gold in the opening round of the World Cup last weekend, add a third gold to her haul, with Darren Hicks winning the C2 event. Stuart Tripp (MH5) claimed silver, while a heroic effort from Stuart Jones (MT2) saw him win bronze after breaking his collarbone in a mid-race crash. Em Petricola (C4) won her maiden World Cup road medal with silver, while Meg Lemon (C4) shared the podium after winning bronze. Results http://www.votrecourse.com/en/index.html Series Info https://www.uci.org/road/events/uci-para-cycling-road-world-cup #auscyclingteam

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"I came into this season with no expectations, really wanting to have fun racing and just do the best that I could. It is such an important year for us to gain points for Tokyo so I’m happy to have been able to do my part," said Cooke, the 2018 T2 World Cup champion, who claimed dual silver in last week's opening round in Italy.

"I always knew it would be difficult in Italy due to the climbing involved and my German competitor, Jana, being an amazing climber. So I was just happy to come away with the two silvers.

"In round two in Belgium, I knew it was a good time trial course for me and I’m happy racing in the wind. The road race was probably one of the best our category has ever had, everyone picking it up a year out from Paralympic Games. With four of us sprinting to the line I just had to dig deep and go for it."
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Not a bad haul for 2 World Cups. 2 silver, 2 gold and the Leaders World Cup jersey! It’s a great start to the year. I’m now off to Austria for 4 races in 2 weeks time. But thanks to @johnsonbicycleshq for the awesome frame. Thanks also to @vicinstsport @skcc1 @australiancyclingteam @dicellorebecca @cyclingaustralia @cyclingvictoria @bontcycling @kask_cycling @wheelscience @clarefgidd @ausparalympics Without all your assistance I wouldn’t be doing what I am. #uciparacyclingworldcup #cycling #trikelife #paralympian #ridelikeagirl

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Paige Greco (C3), who claimed dual gold in the opening round of the World Cup in Italy, added a third gold to her haul with victory in the time trial, while Darren Hicks won the C2 race against the clock. 

Greco also claimed bronze in the road race which secured her the World Cup leader's jersey. Hannah MacDougall (C4) claimed road race silver. 

In other time trial results, Stuart Tripp (MH5) claimed silver, while a heroic effort from Stuart Jones (MT2) saw him win bronze after breaking his collarbone in a mid-race crash.

Emily Petricola (C4) won her maiden World Cup road medal with time trial silver, while Meg Lemon (C4) shared the podium after winning bronze.  

The Australian Team for September's 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships will be announced by Cycling Australia on June 5. 

The third round of the World Cup will be held in Baie-Comeau, Canada, in August. 

Results 

  • Results votrecourse.com
  • Series Info uci.org
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PARA | Greco grabs dual World Cup gold in Italy

13/5/2019

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The Australian Team commenced its 2019 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup campaign with a twelve medal haul highlighted by dual gold to Adelaide’s Paige Greco.

The picturesque town of Corridonia, Italy, hosted the opening round of the 2019 season which promises to be hotly contested with valuable Paralympic Games qualification points on offer at each round.

All rounds include time trials and road races for all classes, with Greco claiming gold in both events in the C3 classification.

2019 T2 UCI World Cup champion Carol Cooke collected dual silver, 2019 track world champion Darren Hicks won dual bronze, while Meg Lemon and Hannah Macdougall found the podium twice across the weekend.

Grant Allen and Stuart Jones also collected medals during the round.

The team will now head to Ostend, Belgium for the second round of the UCI Para World Cup next weekend.

Results

Time Trial
  • H4 Grant Allen 4th
  • C2 Darren Hicks - Bronze
  • T2 Stuart Jones - Bronze
  • H5 Stuart Tripp - 12th     
  • T2 Carol Cooke - Silver
  • C3 Paige Greco - Gold
  • C4 Meg Lemon - Bronze
  • C4 Hannah Macdougall - Silver

Road Race
  • H4 Grant Allen - Bronze
  • C2 Darren Hicks - Bronze
  • T2 Stuart Jones - 5th
  • H5 Stuart Tripp - 8th         
  • T2 Carol Cooke - Silver
  • C3 Paige Greco - Gold
  • C4 Meg Lemon - Silver
  • C4 Hannah Macdougall - Bronze

Results http://www.votrecourse.com/en/index.html

Series Info https://www.uci.org/road/events/uci-para-cycling-road-world-cup
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Australian Cycling Team Para-cycling Track & Road Athlete Membership for 2019

18/4/2019

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The Australian Cycling Team is pleased to announce categorisation of athlete membership to the Para-cycling road and track program for 2019.

The categorisation follows the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships at which Australia finished second on the medal standings with a total haul of 17 medals including nine gold.

"I am very pleased to announce the Para-cycling Athlete Membership to the Australian Cycling Team for 2019," said Para-cycling Technical Director Warren McDonald.

"The depth across both disciplines of para-cycling is very promising for our campaign ahead of Tokyo 2020."


Members of the road program will depart Australian shores later this month for the opening two rounds of the UCI Road World Cup Series to be held in Italy and Belgium in May.

The team for the 2019 UCI Road World Championships, to be held in the Netherlands in September, will be announced on June 5. 
Athlete Membership for 2019

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Podium

  • Gordon Allan - Track
  • Carol Cooke - Road
  • Alistair Donohoe - Track/Road
  • Paige Greco - Track/Road
  • Darren Hicks - Track/Road
  • Meg Lemon - Track/Road
  • Hannah Macdougall - Road
  • Emilie Miller - Road
  • David Nicholas - Track/Road
  • Emily Petricola - Track
  • Amanda Reid - Track
  • Kaitlyn Schurmann - Road
 
Podium Ready

  • Stuart Tripp - Road
  • Jessica Gallagher - Track
  • Madison Janssen - Track
  • Brad Henderson - Track
  • Luke Zaccaria - Track
  • Kieran Murphy - Track/Road
  • Lachlan Glasspool - Track/Road
 
Podium Potential

  • Grant Allen - Road
  • Stuart Jones - Road
  • Michael Shippley - Track
  • Darcy Thompson - Track
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PARA | Nine gold, 17 medals for Australia at 2019 Para Track WorldS

18/3/2019

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Australia has finished second on the overall standings behind Great Britain with nine gold and a glittering 17-medal haul at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in the Netherlands.

The Australian team’s results were highlighted by dual gold to David Nicholas (QLD), Alistair Donohoe (VIC) and outstanding debutant Paige Greco (SA), who broke two world records.

Emily Petricola (VIC) and Amanda Reid (NSW) also celebrated victories and world records, while Darren Hicks (SA) claimed an emotional maiden world title.
Paige Greco, a former athletics stand out who has been cycling for little more than twelve months, dominated the individual pursuit and the time trial on the opening two days of competition.

“I am very happy, two good rides, I still can’t believe it," said Greco, 22. "I’ve only been in the sport for a short time but this has given me the determination to keep training and working on the things I need to improve on.

"I’m already looking forward to getting back into training and keep working at it.”

Victoria's Alistair Donohoe claimed his fifth and sixth career world titles victories in the C5 individual pursuit and scratch race.

"This team is backing each other so much and creating such a positive environment I think it's really bringing the most of all the riders,” said Donohoe, 24. ‘It is one of the most relaxed and constructive teams I've been amongst.”

“Thank you to the Cycling Australia coaches on this trip for putting in the finishing touches and ironing out the wrinkles to allow me to stand on the top step today. The support around me is second to none and it feels as though I've had the easiest job out of them all!"

Like Donohoe, David Nicholas pulled on rainbow jerseys in both the individual pursuit and scratch race.

“It feels so awesome, I can't explain the feeling,” said Nicholas, 27, after claiming a third straight world crown in C3 individual pursuit. “It takes a lot of effort to stay on top, but it is all worth it to get the rainbow jersey!

“Thanks so much to Cycling Australia for all the help and support this year. Thanks to my coach Nick Formosa for everything he has done for me.”

Darren Hicks was in disbelief after claiming his maiden world title in the individual pursuit.

“Right now I think I’m feeling every emotion possible. I am excited and relieved, I can't quite comprehend that I've finally got my first world championship and rainbow jersey... it's crazy!” The World Championship victory capped off a difficult year for Hicks, who in January, had charges against him dropped for a 2014 freeway truck crash that killed two people, the same accident in which he lost his right leg.

“It has been a full on year, it was a long, agonising, very expensive road but it's behind me now, and I can finally focus on my racing.

“I would like to say thanks to everyone that's helped me get to where I am today. I'm very grateful for all the opportunities I have been given and am glad I could bring home the chocolates for the first time on the big stage!”

Melbourne's Emily Petricola took both the world record and world title in the C4 individual pursuit and revealed the meticulous planning undertaken since winning silver at 2018 World Championships after also breaking the world record in qualifying.

"I spent a lot of time over the course of the last twelve months identifying exactly what went wrong last year and what I needed to change so I didn't have the same outcome this year," said Petricola, 38. "I worked hard with both Shane Kelly and Cameron Jennings on controlling my riding in qualifying, as I do tend to get a bit excited on race day. But I did my best to follow the instructions being given to me throughout and, thankfully, we executed two good, fast rides to get the rainbows."

Sydney's Amanda Reid broke the world record in the C2 time trial on her way to winning a third career world title.

"It took a while to sink in, I couldn’t believe the time I had just ridden,” said Reid, 22.  "Now that it has all sunk in, the feeling is unbelievable, a world title is amazing and the world record on top of that is like a dream come true for me.

"I am truly fortunate to be surrounded by an amazing support system and without them, this wouldn’t be possible."

Cycling Australia Para-cycling Technical Director Warren McDonald paid tribute to his predecessor and also the state-based programs for the platform for the successful World Championships.

“I would firstly like to thank Peter Day for building such a strong Para-cycling program,” said McDonald, who assumed the role from Day last September. “We have worked hard with staff and team coaches to provide a fantastic team environment for these Championships.

“The rider’s domestic coaches have delivered their athletes to the national program in fantastic condition and need to be commended on this preparation which has resulted in such a successful World Championships.”

Australian Team Medals (17)

Gold (9)
  • Paige Greco (SA): 2 gold: C3 Individual Pursuit & Time Trial; world records in each event
  • David Nicholas (QLD): 2 gold: C3 Individual Pursuit & Scratch Race
  • Alistair Donohoe (VIC): 2 gold: C5 Individual Pursuit & Scratch Race
  • Emily Petricola (VIC): C4 Individual Pursuit & world record
  • Amanda Reid (NSW): C2 Time Trial & world record
  • Darren Hicks (SA): C2 Individual Pursuit

Silver (5)
  • Paige Greco (SA): C3 Scratch Race
  • Meg Lemon (SA): C4 Scratch Race
  • Amanda Reid (NSW): C2 Scratch Race
  • Jessica Gallagher (VIC) + Madison Janssen (VIC/Pilot): Tandem Sprint
  • Gordon Allan (NSW): C2 Time Trial

Bronze (3)
  • Emily Petricola (VIC): C4 Scratch Race
  • Meg Lemon (SA): C4 Individual Pursuit
  • Darcy Thompson C1 (SA): Scratch Race​
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PARA | Amazing Alistair - Donohoe wins pursuit world crown

17/3/2019

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Victoria's Alistair Donohoe claimed a fifth career world title with stirring victory in the C5 individual pursuit at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in the Netherlands. 

In a near personal best ride (4:27.456) to top the afternoon qualifying session, Donohoe overtook his Ukrainian opponent Yehor Dementyev in the final to take the world title. 

Alistair Donohoe â–¡â–¡ becomes UCI World Champion â–¡ in the MC5 Ind Pursuit!

He caught his opponent after only 1500m! â–¡ #Apeldoorn2019 pic.twitter.com/XFB0XBfboj

— UCI Para-Cycling (@UCI_paracycling) March 16, 2019
"I was a bit nervous and unsure going into today's rides really," said Donohoe. "I knew I was in really good shape from the summer of racing I've had, just wasn't sure how that would translate into times today!

"I knew going in I just had to really control the start and not go out too hot, I'd seen a lot of people earlier on going out really quickly and paying for it in the tail end of their pursuit. Being round seven of nine, I still had three really good riders coming up behind me to I just had to put them out of my mind and try to execute the best ride I could and be happy with that. 

"Happy, surprised, pumped, shocked, that's probably how I was feeling after the qualifying time. I didn't think I had that time in me but the coaches believed in me and I believed in them so it worked!

"Heading into the final, I had the same thoughts again, just go out and ride your ride for the first half of the four kilometres, then worry about racing him. I was lucky enough to put some good time into him early and get the catch so it made for a short and sweet final round.

"Overwhelmed and happy as Larry I am!"
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I’m Speechless.. An incredibly special win tonight □ this one was all for my big brother @patrickdonohoe8 , special sister in law, and their new & amazing son Jasper. A boy who is putting up the fight of his life and I cannot wait meet him in person □ A huge thank you to the wizard @nickowen5 for what he puts up with & what he’s done to get me here, to @aca_cycling for the support (and form) they’ve given me and my family at @vicinstsport ❤️

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After claiming his fifth career world title - second on the track - Donohoe paid tribute to the team and his support staff. "This team is backing each other so much and creating such a positive environment I think it's really bringing the most out of all the riders. One of the most relaxed and constructive teams I've been amongst.

"I'd love to thank my family for all their love, support and encouragement that makes doing what I do so much easier!

"To my coach Nick Owen for backing me and giving me the confidence and ability to get out there and rip it and have fun.  To the CA coaches on this trip for putting in the finishing touches and ironing out the wrinkles to allow me to stand on the top step today.

"The support around me is second to none and it feels as though I've had the easiest job out of them all!"
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□□□ □ @cbgphoto | The @australiancyclingteam is on top of the world at the 2019 Para Track World Championships in the Netherlands. @alistairdonohoe celebrates the team’s seventh world title in three days - with one day to come! #auscyclingteam #apeldoorn2019 #paracycling

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​The 2019 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships will be held in the Netherlands from 14-17 March and offers valuable qualification points towards the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with the Australian team to vie against 200 of the world's best from 30 countries.

Qualification points towards the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games are on offer, with 16 of Australia's best set to vie against 200 of the world's best from 30 countries. 

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PARA | Pursuit perfection - Petricola on top of the world

17/3/2019

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Victoria's Emily Petricola is celebrating after claiming both the world record and world title in the C4 individual pursuit at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in the Netherlands. 

In a stunning afternoon qualifying ride, Petricola broke her own world record with a time of 3mins 53.297secs for the three-kilometre event.  In the final, Canada's Kelly Shaw was no match with Petricola overtaking her opponent before the finish line to take the gold. 

We have a NEW WORLD RECORD as Emily Petricola clocks 3:53.297 □ □

She’ll face Shaw □□ again in the Final who goes 3:57.490 □#Apeldoorn2019 pic.twitter.com/yPfmYMwker

— UCI Para-Cycling (@UCI_paracycling) March 16, 2019
"The world record was very unexpected and unplanned, so it is hard describe or articulate exactly how I felt," said Petricola, however the Victorian could detail the meticulous planning involved since winning silver at 2018 World Championships after also breaking the world record in qualifying. 

"I spent a lot of time over the course of the last twelve months identifying exactly what went wrong last year and what I needed to change so I didn't have the same outcome this year," she said. "I've worked really hard with both Shane Kelly and Cameron Jennings on controlling my riding so I can go faster in a second pursuit ride than in qualifying.

"This is difficult for me as I do tend to get a bit excited on race day, but I really did my best to follow the instructions being given to me throughout and, thankfully, today we executed two good, fast rides to get the rainbows."

Relocating from Melbourne to the Australian Cycling Team headquarters in Adelaide earlier this year, Petricola was quick to thank coaches in both cities.

"I have to thank first and foremost Cam Jennings for his coaching guidance and support. Shane Kelly who until my recent relocation spent a huge amount of time and energy teaching me so much; Harry Brennan for his expertise and support I in more areas than he is obliged to provide.

"But to all CA staff that are here with us - they have been beyond incredible including Warren McDonald, Keren Faulkner, Eliza Smythe, Nick Formosa, Mikey Winter, Jade Lean, Nathan Jennings and Louise Marvin.

​"All my friends and family that have provided unending patience in their support of me doing this."

Later in the sessions, Petricola backed up her gold medal performance with a bronze in the C4 scratch race. 

Team mate Meg Lemon took silver in the scratch race, while also taking bronze in the individual pursuit. 

#Apeldoorn2019 □World Record □
Congrats to @emily_petricola who has clocked 3:53.297 in the C4 IP!
A happy coach @CamJenningsCC #AusCyclingTeam pic.twitter.com/0rxFSodJY1

— AusCyclingTeam (@AusCyclingTeam) March 16, 2019
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Qualification points towards the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games are on offer, with 16 of Australia's best set to vie against 200 of the world’s best from 30 countries.
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PARA | Allan's silver lining in time trial

16/3/2019

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Sydney's Gordon Allan celebrated his maiden World Championship medal with silver in the C2 1km time trial final at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling World Championships in the Netherlands on Friday. 

In amazing scenes, Allan covered the four laps in just a tick under fifty kilometres per hour to set a new world record with a superb time of 1min 12.873secs.

However in the very next ride, the final competitor to take to the track in Colombia’s Alejandro Perea just pipped the Australian's new mark by 0.005secs (1min12.838secs). 

â–¡â–¡â–¡â–¡ What do you do when you break a world record, which is broken moments later by the final rider?
You go straight to congratulate the winner, that’s what! □ Congrats @Gordon_98 on TT silver □
What a ride â–¡â–¡ What a star â–¡
â–¡ Casey Gibson#AusCyclingTeam #Apeldoorn2019 pic.twitter.com/YIcfSHoznU

— AusCyclingTeam (@AusCyclingTeam) March 16, 2019
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Stoked with a 2nd place in the C2 1km TT today. Broke the World Record but unfortunately so did 1st place with only 0.05 seconds separating us in the end. A bit of a bitter-sweet moment but glad to make my first podium at a world championships. □ @cbgphoto The @AustralianCyclingTeam is proudly supported by: ▫️CyclingAustralia @cyclingaustralia ▫️ AIS @australian_institute_of_sport ▫️ Santini @santini_cycling ▫️ Argon18 @argon18bike ▫️ ScienceInSport @scienceinsport ▫️ Kask @kask_cycling ▫️ Bont @bontcycling ▫️ Vittoria @vittoria_australia ▫️ Elite @elite_cycling ▫️ Shimano @shimanoaustralia ▫️ NoPinz @nopinz ▫️ SingaporeAirlines @singaporeair ▫️FlightCentre @flightcentreau ▫️TrainingPeaks @trainingpeaks ▫️Premax @premax #auscyclingteam

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