Bendigo & District Cycling Club

Huge win for Geelong Cycling Club 17 year old, Declan Pritchard Team Brennan in today’s Stage1 Profound Civil Construction, Merv Dean Memorial 3 Day Club Tour over 101km on the testing Sutton Grange, Metcalfe, Redesdale loop of 50.5km by 2 laps.
Pritchard put in a perfectly timed sprint coming over Jack Aitken/Warrnambool Cycling Club in the last 100 meters to snare a memorable victory with 3rd place going to Ronan Teese/BDCC & Mark O’Brien Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club 4th.
There was no mercy from when the red flag dropped in the Innes Motors Subaru Outback media car with the first up 3 Tier hill climb competition sprint after only 4.5km with the field shattering into 3 groups & a dangerous lead group of 8 including all the pre race favourites with the exception of last years 2nd place on GC, Brenton Ryan Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club - Road / Track
The group of 8 would never be seen again working well together & eventually building up a 3 minute gap by the 2nd lap hill climb competition sprint.
After the 2nd sprint before Redesdale & 76km raced saw again Aitken taking valuable first place 5 seconds time bonus’s giving him the consolation prize of the GC lead over Ronan Teese +8 & Stage winner, Declan Pritchard +10.
O’Brien would start with his expected attacks coming into Redesdale shedding 3 riders to leave 5 riders fighting it out for the stage win.
Tomorrow’s Queen Stage2 over a brutal 110km with nearly 2000meters of climbing finishing on the iconic South side of Mt Alexander will definitely suit the natural climbers, Mark O’Brien & Ronan Teese with Aitken also not giving up his leaders jersey without a fight.
Today’s Stage winner, Pritchard the AusCycling U19 Series Leader will be eyeing off the prestigious Allan Peiper U19 Future Star Award to add to his already impressive list of wins in 2026.
Full results link 🔗

https://6-v.org/bdct/2026_bdct_a_stage1_result.html

A Grade Men’s Results:
🥇Declan PRICHARD *(Geelong)
10 2h19:47
🥈Jack AITKEN (Warrnambool)
+0
🥉Ronan TEESE (Bendigo&District)
+2
4th Mark O’BRIEN (Carnegie Caulfield)
+2
5th Justin EVANS (Norwood)
+2
6th Max HOLGATE (Cobram Barooga)
+1:26
Aidan TEESE (Bendigo&District)
+1:26

📷 Jean Pierre Ronco

Today marked an incredible start to the BDCC Merv Dean memorial 2-day tour, with perfect weather and a fantastic turnout from our junior riders. Everyone showed tremendous spirit and skill.

Tomorrow's racing promises to be just as exciting, kicking off at 9:30am sharp, followed by presentations and a BBQ at the BDCC club rooms.

With numerous prizes up for grabs, we encourage all riders to push themselves, ride safely, and enjoy the experience.

A huge thank you to our dedicated helpers and organisers - your efforts are truly valued.

Photos 📸 Dion Jelbart Photography - djphotography.com.au

Results:

U13 boys
1st Quentin Ingham
2nd Jed Dempster (commissar relegation)
3rd Mo Gill

U13 Girls
1st Chloe Jackson
2nd Fleur Riley

U15
1st Adam Ouedraogo
2nd Austin Decker
3rd Noah Beazley

U17 boys
1st James Taylor
2nd Tobias Jelbart
3rd Lachlan Ermert

U17 Girls
1st Tari Baihaki

Junior Club Tour schedule -
This weekend's program is set to unlock your potential.
Safe riding, have fun, and make it a great ride 😉

The 2026 Profound Civil Construction, Merv Dean Memorial 3 Day Club Tour, Stage1 Sutton Grange Road Race information.

Stage1, Saturday 6th June:
📍Start at the Sutton Grange Hall,
921 Faraday Sutton Grange Road, Sutton Grange 3448.
📍Race numbers & transponders pick up from the Sutton Grange Hall by 12.30PM.
📍12.50 Pm Race Director, Garry Pontelandolfo meeting for ALL grades!
📍A Grade 1pm. 101.2KM including 2KM neutral (2 laps)
📍B Grade 1.10 pm 50.6KM (1 Lap)
📍C Grade and Women 1.15 pm 50.6KM (1 Lap)
📍Stage time bonus’s:
Stage Winner-10Sec, 2nd 6 Sec, 3rd 3Sec & 4th 1Sec.

📍Hillclimb Competition:
Top of 3 Tier Hill (4.3KM from race start)
📍Sprint Competition:
Redesdale township (before the service station)
📍A grade will have 2 Sprints & 2 Hillclimbs.
📍B, C & Women’s Divisions, 1 Sprint & 1 Hillclimb.
📍Hill climb & Sprint Competition time bonus’s:
1st 5 Sec, 2nd 3 Sec, 3rd 1 Sec.

Stage1 Presentations for Top3 place getters in the 3 grades after the completion on A Grade at the Sutton Grange Hall.

📍Start list 🔗
https://6-v.org/bdct/
📍 EntryBoss Tour information 🔗
https://entryboss.cc/races/30480
📍Tour photography by Jean Pierre Ronco Image Writer A grade 📷 🔗

https://australiacyclingphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/76f12cf7-ebf7-4fbf-9d38-717ea5d68287/

There will be also daily pictures 🔗 by Richard Bailey on all 3 grades.

Sponsors:
📍Pete & Julie Sens, Profound Civil Construction.
📍Scott Innes, Innes Motors Subaru Bendigo.
📍Jacob Lea, Chartered Accountants.
📍Allan Peiper, U19 Future Star Award.

The BDCC are excited to bring an even class field over the 4 race divisions for the 2026 Profound Civil Construction, Merv Dean Memorial 3 Day Club Tour:
Start field link 🔗

https://6-v.org/bdct/2026_bdct_stage1_startlist.html

Entries are extended until 12.00pm this coming Friday so please get your entries in now for this weekends Junior 2 Day Tour.

1st, 2nd & 3rd places both for Male & Female riders.
So seize this opportunity to submit your entries and make your mark.
Get ready for an exhilarating experience as the BDCC Merv Dean Memorial Junior Club 2 day tour returning in 2026 over the King's birthday weekend, 6th -7th June.
Entry via: https://entryboss.cc/races/30706
We invite you to be a part of this exciting event and encourage you to spread the word to your friends, wishing you all safe travels.
Two day, 2 stage tour – 1 Road races (Scratch races) and 1 Kermesse - proudly presented by Bendigo & District Cycling Club.
About Merv Dean:
Merv Dean was a member of the Bendigo and District Cycling Club for 50 years. He was successful in both track and road cycling. He was highly regarded for his achievements in the Wangaratta Wheel and Road Races and in the Midlands Road Race. After retiring, Merv stayed very involved in in the club, serving as Secretary for 14 years and being a Club and State Commissaire. He was awarded a Life Membership of the Bendigo and District Cycling Club and VCI.
Merv was passionate about junior cycling. He along with other officials from Bendigo, formulated and introduced a training program to educate and develop junior cyclists. This was accepted by the ACF and is what we now know as the J Cycle Program.
Merv’s wife, Ruth is honoured to have this Club Tour named in memory of Merv as he enjoyed planning this tour and the courses to make them challenging. He won the Senior tour in 1966. Thank you to Ruth and Dean family for supporting this weekend.
Blackburn Cycling Club
Echuca Moama Cycling Club
Shepparton Cycling Club
Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club - Road / Track
Brunswick Cycling Club
Geelong Cycling Club
Northern Combine Cycling - Official
Hawthorn Cycling Club
Norwood Cycling Club
Coburg Cycling Club
Castlemaine Cycling Club
Balmoral Cycling Club Junior & Women's Tour
Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club - MMBCC
Leongatha Cycling Club Inc.
Preston Cycling Club
Seymour Broadford Cycling Club
Latrobe City Cycling Club

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ONLY DAYS TO GO ....
So please get your entries in asap.
Entries closing Wednesday 3rd June @ 5:59 PM

1st, 2nd & 3rd places both for Male & Female riders.
So seize this opportunity to submit your entries and make your mark.

Get ready for an exhilarating experience as the BDCC Merv Dean Memorial Junior Club 2 day tour returning in 2026 over the King's birthday weekend, 6th -7th June.

Entry via: https://entryboss.cc/races/30706

We invite you to be a part of this exciting event and encourage you to spread the word to your friends, wishing you all safe travels.
Two day, 2 stage tour – 1 Road races (Scratch races) and 1 Kermesse - proudly presented by Bendigo & District Cycling Club.

About Merv Dean:
Merv Dean was a member of the Bendigo and District Cycling Club for 50 years. He was successful in both track and road cycling. He was highly regarded for his achievements in the Wangaratta Wheel and Road Races and in the Midlands Road Race. After retiring, Merv stayed very involved in in the club, serving as Secretary for 14 years and being a Club and State Commissaire. He was awarded a Life Membership of the Bendigo and District Cycling Club and VCI.
Merv was passionate about junior cycling. He along with other officials from Bendigo, formulated and introduced a training program to educate and develop junior cyclists. This was accepted by the ACF and is what we now know as the J Cycle Program.
Merv’s wife, Ruth is honoured to have this Club Tour named in memory of Merv as he enjoyed planning this tour and the courses to make them challenging. He won the Senior tour in 1966. Thank you to Ruth and Dean family for supporting this weekend.

Blackburn Cycling Club
Echuca Moama Cycling Club
Shepparton Cycling Club
Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club - Road / Track
Brunswick Cycling Club
Geelong Cycling Club
Northern Combine Cycling - Official
Hawthorn Cycling Club
Norwood Cycling Club
Coburg Cycling Club
Castlemaine Cycling Club
Balmoral Cycling Club Junior & Women's Tour
Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club - MMBCC
Leongatha Cycling Club Inc.
Preston Cycling Club
Seymour Broadford Cycling Club
Latrobe City Cycling Club

Today's Senior & Junior Criterium racing with the BDCC was an outstanding success, with near-perfect conditions and an impressive turnout.

The competition was fierce yet exhilarating across all grades, and huge congratulations are in order for all the place getters. A massive thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event so memorable.

Don't forget to secure your spot in next weekend's Club Tour - entries close this Wednesday, so act quickly.
Once again, a huge thank you to the organisers and helpers for their tireless efforts.

Junior Results:

Junior C Grade
1st Fleur Riley
2nd Allegra Griffiths
3rd Dom Leske

Junior B Grade
1st Mo Gill
2nd Tari Baihaki
3rd Raff Griffiths
4th Marcus Leske
5th Vincenzo Penno

Junior A Grade
1st Austin Decker
2nd Adam Dellar
3rd Arie Riley
4th Adam Gale

Senior Results:

A Grade
1st Josh Clarke
2nd Josh Powell
3rd Chase Hadden
4th Harry Hartley
5th Jack McNamara
6th Belinda Bailey

B Grade
1st Nic Woods
2nd Matt Jones
3rd Kris Gill
4th Jack Lowe

C Grade
1st Ty Hall
2nd Andrew James
3rd Rob Griffiths
4th Toni Abbisogni

Future Crit Race dates are:
21st June
12th July
26th July
2nd August
16th August
20th September
4th October

The Profound Civil Construction-Merv Dean Memorial 3 Day Club Tour is fast approaching on next weekends Kings birthday long weekend of Saturday June 6th-Monday June 8th.
This year’s event is like everything atm has gone up greatly in cost but one key point the BDCC Race Committee is committed to is offering very generous prize money especially in these difficult financial times to support our competitors especially coming from out of town & South Australia.
The Tour offers equal prize money over the 4 Divisions & with a total prize pool of $7500.

Prize Pool breakdown in ALL 4 Grades:
📍 $500 GC winners
📍 $150 per Stage wins
📍 AFS Hillclimb & Sprint Competition $250 to win.
📍 Allan Peiper U19 Male & Female Future Star Award $250 each.

Thanks again to our valuable sponsors
📍 Pete & Julie Sens-Profound Civil Construction.
📍 Scott Innes - Innes Motors Subaru
📍 Jacob Lea- AFS Charted Accountants

Entries & Tour information 🔗

https://entryboss.cc/races/30480

Volunteer sign up 🔗

https://volunteersignup.org/C7RPY