Incorporates InformatIon on the endeavour challenge communItY rIde

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:H Four day event packed with activities

H See some of Australia’s best cyclists in the 3rd FKG Tour of Toowoomba

H Sports Luncheon with SBS Cycling Central Host, Mike Tomalaris

H Criterium racing for all age groups

JUNE 2012thursdaY 14 - sundaY 17

2 0 1 2 O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M

SPECIAL GUESTMike Tomalaris

SBS Cycling Central Host

www.touroftoowoomba.com.au

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Welcome

Tickets ONLY available at the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce & Industry.$65 Cycle Club and Chamber Members $95 for non Members

Email info@toowoombachamber.com.au Telephone 07 4637 9276 www.toowoombachamber.com.au

FKG Tour of Toowoomba and The Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce and Industry

LUnCh wITh MIkE ToMALArISAward winning SBS Journalist Michael Tomalaris will share his

experiences covering cycling after sixteen Tour de France.

wEdnESdAy 13Th JUnE Luncheon 11.45am for 12 noon start to 2pm

Picnic Point Function Centre | Unique Auction | Lucky Door Prizes

The FKG Tour of Toowoomba Subaru National Road Series event is on a spectacular roll.

Entering its third year, the event is a top drawcard for emerging Australian and international professional cyclists.

Its stature on the Subaru National Road Series calendar has sparked heightened media interest across Australia.

The 2012 FKG Tour of Toowoomba is extending to a four-day event with the addition of a team time trial.

For the purists, the Tour now boasts all four elements of traditional road racing.

This is a welcome improvement for riders who are looking to progress to elite competition on the world stage.

Foundation sponsor F.K. Gardner and Sons Group deserves credit for seeing this potential in the early days.

Fellow sponsors, police, the Department of Transport and Main Roads, SES personnel and community volunteers play an important part in preparations and during each stage.

Council is proud to support the Tour’s growth and promotion as well as providing sponsorship through the Community Support Grant Program.

Good luck and safe racing to all competitors.

cr paul antonio, Mayor, Toowoomba Regional Council

HONOURROLL OF

2010WINNER

PATRICK SHAWGenesys Wealth Team

2011WINNER

PATRICK SHAWGenesys Wealth Team

2012WINNER

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SUPPORTING SPONSOR

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at a glanceprogramWednesdaY 13th June

teams arrive - Managers Meeting 5.30pm

12 noon - skytrans luncheon with Mike Tomalaris at Toowoomba’s famous Picnic Point. See page 12 for details

thursdaY 14th June

stage 1 stonestreet’s coaches 125km road race memorial to tim francis (See page 6)

11am start Bull and Barley Inn, Cambooya

2.30pm approx finish Bull and Barley Inn, Cambooya.

frIdaY 15th June stage 2 highfields village road race

11am start Highfields Shopping Village Highfields

2.15pm approx finish Hilltop finish at Mount Mowbullan TV Towers, Bunya Mountains.

saturdaY 16th June stage 3 new hope group teams time trial

9.30am start Kingsthorpe Village Green

9:50am approx finish. Community Cultural Centre, McDonald Street, Oakey.

stage 4 new hope group road race oakey - mt.tyson - toowoomba

1.30pm start McDonald Street, Oakey

3.45pm approx. finish Toowoomba Criterium Circuit, Harvey Road.

sundaY 17th June

7.00am to 11.30am approx. Queensland open crIterIum racIng Open to all age groups, Queens Park Circuit – entries via Cycling Queensland Website.

endeavour challenge communItY rIdeendeavour challenge community ride 8.00am start Toowoomba Criterium Track, Harvey Road (Gate 6), Glenvale, Family Fun Ride, Mini (30k), Challenge (80k), Ultimate (125k)

finish Family Fun Ride and Mini (30k) – Toowoomba Criterium Track

finish Challenge (80k) and Ultimate (125k) – Queen’s Park

Endeavour Foundation is the charity of choice for the Tour of Toowoomba. For more information visit http://challenge.endeavour.com.au

the chronIcle communItY faIr presented by endeavour foundation

10am – 3pm Queens Park, Lindsay St section

stage 5 capilano honey shotz 50km criterium

1.15pm start Lindsay Street Toowoomba

2.15pm approx finish at Lindsay Street Toowoomba

presentations to the Stage winner, Jersey Winners and Overall winner of the 2012 FKG Tour of Toowoomba will follow. Please note times all subject to change without further notice.

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From humble beginnings in 2010 the FKG Tour of Toowoomba has quickly earned a reputation within cycling ranks, Australia wide, as being one of the best on the Subaru National Road Series calendar.

The tour helped put Queensland on the NRS map with a highly acclaimed debut featuring three days of racing over four stages contested by 15 teams.

Last year’s field grew to 20 teams with the New Zealand junior national team adding an international flavour to the event.

This year’s tour has been expanded to four days and five stages with the addition of a Team Time Trial on the Saturday, June 16.

The Tour of Toowoomba’s rapid acceptance and growth has been attributed to several features.

Race organisers have placed a strong emphasis on race variety which includes.-

• Selection of different courses each year;

• Selective stages to suit sprinters and climbers;

• Testing stages and a reputation for it’s testing hill-top finishes.

An event priority has also been placed on securing the best Commissaires available – a factor well appreciated by the cyclists as well as team officials.

Louise Jones was at the helm of the inaugural tour while Toowoomba local Greg Vincent was in charge of last year’s event.

Events Queensland has recognised the potential of the FKG Tour of Toowoomba and has considerably boosted funding through their Regional Events Development Program.

Toowoomba Regional Council also continues its heavy involvement with the tour, lending valuable support.

Sponsors remain solidly behind the tour with local, state-wide civil construction company FK Gardner extending its naming rights sponsorship.

Other major sponsors include Mark and Heidi Ward’s McDonalds Restaurants, Highfields Village Shopping Centre, Triple Play Cycle Wear, The Chronicle and Temporary Fence Hire.

They have been joined this year by Capilano Honey Shotz (sponsor of the Queen’s Park Criterium), New Hope Group (sponsor of Stages 3 and 4) Arrow Energy (sponsor of the King of the Mountain jersey) and WIN News (sponsor of the Most Aggressive Rider jersey).

With an increase in sponsorship, team participation and tour stages the future of the Tour of Toowoomba looks bright.

The Tour is an initiative of the Toowoomba Cycling Club with club life member and Cycling Queensland board member John Osborne filling the role as event director. Cycling Queensland president Mike Victor also plays a prominent tour role as its technical director.

Osborne said the progression of the tour to four days helps bring it in line with traditional tours on the world stage.

“The tour is entering another exciting stage after only three years and some of this year’s additions have a real traditional flavour,” Osborne said.

“The introduction of a tour leader’s jersey, I think, will add a lot to the event.

“The addition of the team time trial also helps round off the tour, based on tradition.”

The inaugural tour was won by Patrick Shaw from the Virgin Blue RBS Morgan team.

Shaw pulled off a stunning back-to-back tour double last year with another brilliant ride for the Genysys Wealth Advisers team.

The question now on everyone’s lips is can Patrick Shaw make it three out of three?

Be part of the great bike race – get out and cheer for your favourites.

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Awarded to the overall leader at the end of each stage, with the fastest cumulative time.

This mauve jersey is also awarded to the FKG Tour of Toowoomba’s overall winner.

Awarded at the end of each stage to the rider who leads the cumulative mountain points tally.

Points are awarded to the first five riders over the summit of designated climbs throughout the race.

Awarded to the rider aged under 23 with the fastest cumulative time at the end of each stage.

Awarded to the rider who leads the sprint points tally after each stage.

Points are awarded to the first three Riders to cross the line at the designated sprints along the route.

Awarded to the rider who is judged to have instigated the most attacks, breakaways or assisted their team mates to best advantage during each stage.

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Awarded to the team with the fastest cumulative time at the conclusion of the FKG Tour of Toowoomba. The winning team is determined by adding together the times of the team’s first four riders across the line for each stage of the race.

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stage route maps courtesy of cycling profiles

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dIstance: 125km

start tIme: 11am locatIon: Bull and Barley Inn, Cambooya

fInIsh tIme: 2.30pm approx locatIon: Bull and Barley Inn, Cambooya

thursdaY 14th June 2012

stonestreet’s coaches 125Km road race IncorporatIng the tIm francIs memorIal

stage oneTOUR OF TOOWOOMBA 2011TOUR OF TOOWOOMBA 2012

125km Road Race in the Cambooya/Clifton area of the Darling Downs. On rural roads passing through several areas of undulation. Can be buffeted by strong South Westerly winds.

*All stage routes subject to change without notice

Tim Francis one of the finest and most respected commissaires in Australia was tragically killed in an accident involving his motor scooter and another motorcycle at Advancetown near the Gold Coast on Sunday 22nd April.

Tim had been appointed as the chief Commissaire for the 2012 FKG Tour of Toowoomba. His wife, Robyn, Tim’s pillion passenger on the 22nd April, was also to officiate at this years Tour.

Robyn suffered multiple injuries and was in ICU for some days. Thankfully Robyn is making steady progress but still has a long journey ahead of her.

In recognition of Tim’s years of service to cycling and the prominent role he has played on the FKG Tour of Toowoomba the management committee decided to name the first stage of this years Tour in Tim’s honour.

Tim’s tragic death will leave an enormous gap within cycling circles at a local, state, national and international level.

Our thoughts and prayers are very much with Robyn and her family.

mr John e osborne oam Director FKG Tour of Toowoomba

vale tim francis

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Toowoomba& Darling Downs Come ride

today!

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For more information contact:

Toowoomba, home of the FKG Tour of Toowoomba, has a wide range of cycling options

available for the cycling enthusiast. With an expansive network of scenic country roads,

challenging mountain bike trails, BMX track and the international standard Toowoomba

Criterium Track, Toowoomba and Darling Downs has all bases covered.

Relax in crisp country air and discover the delights of the region with pleasures, not

pressures. Embrace four distinct seasons and indulge the senses with locally-harvested

fresh produce to tease the tastebuds. Unearth boutique providores, unique cellar doors

and experience the character of true-blue country pubs.

Toowoomba & Darling Downs is an emerging destination for your next cycling getaway.

Whatever you’re looking for, come ride today ‘round Toowoomba & Darling Downs!

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dIstance: 126km

start tIme: 11am locatIon: Highfields Shopping Village, Highfields

fInIsh tIme: 2.15pm approx locatIon: Mount Mowbullan TV Towers, Bunya Mountains

frIdaY 15th June 2012

hIghfIelds shoppIng vIllage road race

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This will be a day for the climbers culminating in a hill top finish that will be talked about for years to come.

under new managementfully renovated

open for breakfast, lunch & dinneropen public holidaysà la carte & children’s menu availablefull table servicefamily friendly

breakfast & lunch 7 days open 7 amà la carte dinner wed - sat open til late92 margaret st tmba qld 435007 4638 2211

*All stage routes subject to change without notice

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The third year is set to be a charm for Endeavour Foundation’s Toowoomba cycling event – The Endeavour Challenge. With the successes of the 2010 and 2011 events, Endeavour Foundation has taken the Challenge that one step further this year with new additional courses and new ways to participate.

In 2012, entrants will have a choice of a 30km, 80km and 125km rides that meander through the regional centre of Toowoomba and the picturesque Darling Downs. This year families can also get involved in the appropriately named Family Ride around the newly opened Toowoomba Cycling Criterium Track. At 8am on Sunday, the 17th June, cycling enthusiasts will once again put on their cycling kit and head off on their choice of challenges.

All lengths are new courses and offer new challenges for 2012 entrants. As part of the registration kits every entrant will also receive Endeavour Foundation’s retro cycling jersey!

The Endeavour Foundation is the Charity of Choice for the FKG Tour of Toowoomba National Road Series Event. The 80 and 125km riders will be finishing at the site of the Tour’s Criterium races and the Endeavour Challenge free Community Fair at Queens Park.

Endeavour Foundation CEO and avid cyclist David Barbagallo, said the 2012 Endeavour Challenge will have something to offer amateur cyclists of every level.

“We are proud to once again to be a part of Toowoomba’s premiere cycling event and are always humbled by the generous support we receive from Tour of Toowoomba participants.”

This event raises vital funds for the Endeavour Foundation who is one of the largest non-government disability service providers in Australia. We support more than 3,350 people with a disability, from 230 locations across Queensland and in New South Wales.

To register go to http://challenge.endeavour.com.au

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Distance: 12km

start time: 9.30am Location: Kingsthorpe Village Green

Finish time: 9.50am (first team) Location: Community and Cultural Centre, McDonald St Oakey

satUrDaY 16th JUne 2012

neW hoPe GroUP time triaL

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*All stage routes subject to change without notice

New Hope Group 12km Team Time Trial. This will be held in the Kingsthorpe/Oakey region on a good quality rural road.

official carriers to the FKG tour of toowoomba

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dIstance: 100km

start tIme: 1.30pm locatIon: McDonald St, Oakey

fInIsh tIme: 3.45pm approx locatIon: Toowoomba Criterium Circuit Harvey Rd, Glenvale

saturdaY 16th June 2012

neW hope group road race

stage fourTOUR OF TOOWOOMBA 2011TOUR OF TOOWOOMBA 2012

*All stage routes subject to change without notice

New Hope Group Road Race of 100km in the Oakey/Mt Tyson area of the Darling Downs. This stage will finish on the new $3 million Criterium Circuit – developed jointly by the Queensland Government, Toowoomba Regional Council and the Royal Queensland Agricultural Society.

Immerse yourself and your guests in the excitement of the 2012 Tour of Toowoomba from one of the best vantage points while enjoying exclusive hospitality.

Toast the start of the final race in the FKG Tour of Toowoomba!

Limited Tickets available $60 per person

THis is a priVaTe fUnCTion from 11.30am to 1pm

Ticket price includes:- H Official Race merchandise H Mix with the VIP’s and Sponsors H Starters and complimentary drink on arrival.

Stay on for lunch when the Park House re-opens to the public from 1pm.

To discuss corporate hospitality opportunities further, please

contact Tina on 0427 588 635

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For further information on the FKG Tour of Toowoomba contact: John osborne, Event Director

phone: 0419 650 459 fax: 07 4635 7741 email: johneosborne@bigpond.com

www.touroftoowoomba.com.au* Details contained in this publication are correct at the

time of printing and are subject to change.

dIstance: 50km = 21 laps

start tIme: 1.15pm locatIon: Lindsay Street, Toowoomba

fInIsh tIme: 3.15pm approx. locatIon: Lindsay Street, Toowoomba

sundaY 17th June 2012

capIlano honeY shotz Queens parK crIterIum

*All stage routes subject to change without notice

stage fIveTOUR OF TOOWOOMBA 2011TOUR OF TOOWOOMBA 2012

Presentation to winners of the FKG Tour of Toowoomba 2012 at Start/Finish line, Lindsay Street near the intersection of Arthur Street.

free parking off Bridge Street in Lindsay St

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