Melbourne Cycling League

We’re not ones to shout out every charitable endeavour being undertaken by the MCL family, but this one deserves a little special treatment. Blake doesn’t do things by halves and simply growing a mo’ wasn’t going to stretch him, so he invested time and effort into creating this bloody great event to support the awesome Movember cause. Even if you don’t know Blake, which is your loss, get behind the guy and onto a duck.

Hit this link for further details - https://saltysocial.club/collections/rubber-duck-party-wave

Club store closing midnight tomorrow for pre-Christmas delivery of MCL kit. Beautifully crafted kit, beautifully priced.

Get all over this link to buy - https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fapc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.champ-sys.com.au%252Fcollections%252Fmelbourne-cycling-league%26data%3D04%257C01%257C%257Ca93ae9982fe94031009b08d87edb2541%257C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%257C1%257C0%257C637398826972748574%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C1000%26sdata%3DRUPQ4UpUtMblMCqIc%252FX3tumYID998RgwTpBdAdkQx2E%253D%26reserved%3D0%26fbclid%3DIwAR12SD36KL1lyKWUXd9Qnw2wscYnKQzDhey-4-yG9EX3bQAXGprU65REXYA&h=AT3VffHD5lXpy7LdNc3olc3oxnpPzVjuK5AGEQRxUTuxbCTxrlt9f1CZR7TKPA1-iQksIDrgxHhXJGYFJ5hhpwmrImERl4kHRH4UjJ4C-zrPTk3LeXPpUS7rv2ZtPu0anzC23BU&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT07pccUdL5jR9Lug3zD82y_IywWpT6jHV3NcU7eAhWRrPO0KJipOeLrxbF3ybJvayEWGWLFQmRUXkqIaGulwmGlc5h6xIDicnvfU-zA_iVZlEMAtiHtSjiO9CXFNgpc4U2mFKQONvU_C5vqXrZbtyW98YkgsPp66xOXCYgVl8uqv2ZUn-8m-Z8_xTYxeYWJEag6EZDKGKgRvZonXkzkD1W21g

Our northern raider Nick Bladen managed a very respectable 4th in MMA in last weekend’s final round of the QCRS, which was enough to secure him the overall series win. Great to see him rocking the Hanna Racing kit one last time before the switch to the new togs.

GET YOUR GEAR BY CHRISTMAS - To celebrate lockdown easing in Melbourne, we’re throwing open the club shop doors again and the legends at Champion System Australia have slapped a big discount on the luxurious Performance jersey! The store will close on November 12 to ensure pre-Christmas delivery. Offer available to everyone, anywhere!

Buy here - https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.champ-sys.com.au%2Fcollections%2Fmelbourne-cycling-league&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca93ae9982fe94031009b08d87edb2541%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637398826972748574%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RUPQ4UpUtMblMCqIc%2FX3tumYID998RgwTpBdAdkQx2E%3D&reserved=0

Ignore the grammar etc, just heed the damn point.

We’re not surprised, but no less disappointed with this continued stance. And they continue to try to recruit new members via social media advertising, based on a pretty flimsy value proposition. Many membership and subscription based organisations, possibly most, across many industries, have suspended or reduced membership or subscription fees since restriction were put in place, including MCL who suspended ALL social membership fees in April. Whilst we think CA are being jerks, we totally respect you may not feel the same. Interested in your thoughts...

Indoor dreaming or dreaming of the outdoors? Either way, we've got you covered in style. Vests, jackets, vests, bibs and warmers are all in the club kit store but it will close at midnight tonight so if you want in, you better hit the link below...

https://www.champ-sys.com.au/collections/melbourne-cycling-league?fbclid=IwAR2Trf7c7At0dgQGZSzXuNinLP4KkOCmC6hkbmh7eC5N-rg4A8Q_CPQdO1U

Of course they’re looking smug, they already have this Thursday to get your order in.

We’ve restocked our supplies of caps and bidons. Hit this link if you want in - https://www.melbournecyclingleague.com.au/products

ON SALE NOW!
The ever popular MCL Club Kit is back with an updated design, and for the first time, we’re rocking the black bib. The minimalist design ensures it doesn’t scream CLUB KIT with the emphasis on stylish subtlety rather the sledgehammer branding. These threads will garner admiring looks on roads near and far.

Order window open until midnight April 30.

Get yours in here - https://www.champ-sys.com.au/collections/melbourne-cycling-league

The 2020 MCL Club Kit is nearly here. Had a bit of fun making the most of the great indoors for today’s little shoot. Stay tuned.

Advice from Bicycle Network released this afternoon. If you insist on riding with a mate, be honest with each other about your respective health situations, and remember, just because you or they are symptom free, doesn’t mean they or you are necessarily free of Coronavirus. Bottom line is, be smart about this, be responsible, don’t ignore rules as they are put in place, and don’t be a dick by putting other people’s health at risk!

MCL Member Night Postponement - https://mailchi.mp/5d4b3e5a4a5e/mcl-member-night-limited-availability-563439

MCL Member Night Postponement

A week from tomorrow, join us for serious coffee + social ride + giveaways.
Meet at Story So Far - 142 Bridport Street, Albert Park.
Coffee from 7:00am.
Rollout at 7:30am-ish.
Mordi return.
See you there!

Get your MCL Bidon on!!! It’s important to stay hydrated in style.

You can buy ‘em here - https://www.melbournecyclingleague.com.au/products

PLEASE READ - PLEASE GIVE - PLEASE SHARE

It's impossible to escape the devastation being caused by bushfires across the country. As cyclists, we know and love many of the regions that have been destroyed or are currently being threatened.

The people of these places welcome us with open arms to their beautiful parts of the world, and we should never take for granted the generosity they show cyclists, no matter what kind of bike we ride.

We have to do something to give something back, so we ask you to put your hand in your pocket and donate to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

So our ask of you - make a donation and share this page to keep the momentum going. The human toll will last a lot longer than the fires.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/vre3y8-a-cause-i-care-about-needs-help?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

MCL wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas, and if Christmas isn’t your bag, we hope you have a great day regardless.

A special shout out to all the men and women out there who continue to fight bushfires raging all over this great, hot land of ours. You’re remarkable Australians, remarkable human beings. We hope you get to spend some time with your families today. Stay safe out there.

What do we want for Christmas? Health and happiness for all, oh, and real action on climate change the world over would be fu***ng nice too!

Please sign this! St Kilda Cycling Club crits have been a staple of the Melbourne cycling scene (hands down the worlds greatest cycling city, in no small part due to SKCC!) for over a decade. Let’s rally around to help keep the party going!!

And be sure to share 👊🏼

https://www.change.org/p/city-of-port-phillip-save-the-skcc-crits?recruiter=904069791&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_medium=whatsapp&utm_content=washarecopy_19553276_en-AU%3Av1&recruited_by_id=c42a9880-cad9-11e8-8b87-e15daa6bb351&share_bandit_exp=initial-19553276-en-AU&share_bandit_var=v3

Sign the Petition Save the SKCC Crits

Our Trucker Hats are back in stock! Order now for pre-Christmas delivery. Hit the following link to order yours 🧢

https://www.melbournecyclingleague.com.au/products

DISCOUNTED & DELIVERED! Only a few more days to get your pre-Christmas MCL kit delivery.

Buy it here - https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faucustom.champ-sys.com%2Fteamstore%2F%3FMCLNOV19&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cf7a35931bc7f4bf2054908d76c779807%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637097133214095734&sdata=IVeabDFFOaOCaZtNC%2FedqR6rdmRFbiCcLDKGXI4K2HA%3D&reserved=0

Very interesting read. Nice to see Caleb’s move to Lotto proved to be a success and realised his potential.

Ranking the top 10 sprinters of 2019 Who was the best sprinter this season?

November special pricing, and pre Christmas delivery for the MCL kit. Order window closes November 29. Follow this link to order - https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faucustom.champ-sys.com%2Fteamstore%2F%3FMCLNOV19&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cf7a35931bc7f4bf2054908d76c779807%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637097133214095734&sdata=IVeabDFFOaOCaZtNC%2FedqR6rdmRFbiCcLDKGXI4K2HA%3D&reserved=0

Magic Jered Gruber via Castello Cycling.

Don’t race but want to be part of the MCL posse? Become a Social Member! All Racing and Social Members as at midnight November 30, 2019 go into the draw to win a custom Ace frame. Got this link for details 🤘🏼 https://www.melbournecyclingleague.com.au

And we don’t have sh*tty lockout laws!

It seems most of you are protecting your partners from the truth and that’s totally ok, yeah? Our audience survey closes tonight, there’s still time to participate.

Hit this link to participate - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSsnNSWeak7zD9RRuen3PNy20MGXLDg235CEVDam-m0B9trw/viewform

Seems plenty of our audience have a problem! Still time to get in the survey mix and go into the draw to win an MCL Social Membership or an MCL Truckers Cap.

Hit up this link to participate - safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2PHOxXz&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7a444bf4872c4a37300508d75fda1d53%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637083262749071089&sdata=eQsAW2p9SFZUu8NHHpKawbcd70FbUx%2FpxQl58wyU43Q%3D&reserved=0

We need your help!

We're trying to better understand the MCL social media community, and what makes you tick when it comes to cycling stuff.

Fill out the survey via the link in our bio – it’ll take you 10 minutes tops – and you’ll go into the draw to win your choice of an MCL Social Membership (for you or a friend) or a cracking MCL Trucker Cap.

Hit this link to help us out - https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScSsnNSWeak7zD9RRuen3PNy20MGXLDg235CEVDam-m0B9trw%2Fviewform&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7a444bf4872c4a37300508d75fda1d53%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637083262749081100&sdata=K3HURVKm4zwIe%2BXjiqw1yJYswOolMMMScqggvjLAMGc%3D&reserved=0

MCL Travel invites you to join us un Bali in February 2020 for a week of cycling, wellness activities, healthy eating and, ummm, probably a few beers too.

The package includes six nights accommodation located on the world-famous Keramas surf break, 3 freshly cooked meals a day, 5 fully supported rides including a fat bike volcano tour, two 1 hour massages, a bunch of wellness classes and plenty of good times.

Non-riding partners are absolutely welcome to come along too.

Limited to 20 riders!

Hit this link for all the details -https://www.melbournecyclingleague.com.au/mcl-travel