SVCC affiliates with Cycling Australia.......

In probably the most far reaching decision taken in its thirty three year history, the club last night (Monday 29th September) voted at a Special General Meeting to change its affiliation from the Australian Veteran Cycling Council (AVCC) to Cycling Australia (CA). The result of the poll was that 91% of members who voted decided to support the change of affiliation

The change of affiliation will not affect the manner in which Southern’s events are held. Races will still be held under the popular ability grading system, apart from the usual age categories at Club Championships

What will change are the opportunities for members to access more and varied racing with other CA clubs eg racing at Sandown.
SVCC members will be able to race at Sandown on Tuesdays and Thursdays, time trials at Kew Boulevard; CSV masters events and much more, all on your SVCC licence.

Current SVCC licence holders will be able to avail themselves of these new benefits from 1 October 2008

Unfortunately at this stage you will not be able to compete with other AVCC after 31 December 2008 on your current AVCC licence. At this time SVCC is the only MASTERS club in Victoria, a situation we all hope will change in the not too distant future

SVCC offer seven grades to compete in so there is a grade suitable for your ability, we can now also offer day permits, three ride permits and six month licence.

Further information can be obtained from

John Fox 0419396064 Bill Upston 0417148154