newcastlecycling

Thanks guys

Also I'm curious on the skill training I have been on some bunch rides for the Vikings club in canberra they are very goodand actually have an A or B grade supervising form etc

it doesn't seem to be any squads up here that take you from novice further on up the grades

any information on this ?

There is for juniors with the squad ran by Jarrett / Oneone etc. I am fairly sure the introduction of "skills training" is something that may be implemented if the offroad crit circuit gets the go ahead. If you want some decent skills training, head to the velodrome at Broadmeadow on Tuesdays. 6pm start, $5 entry and loan bikes are available for free. It will teach you many skills that you wont develop on the road and many that will benefit you greatly.