Troy Hutchins: "1 year ago today..."

As Troy 'Chomper' Hutchins boards the Storeys' Bus to Murray Bridge to help our Bendigo Senior SC at this year's Australian International Pedal Prix, he couldn't help but reflecting what we were up to 1 year ago...

"On this day 2009, 8 primed riders, a few pit crew and an epic trike took a trek to a um, arr, a great town(?). It feels like only yesterday."

Of course this day last year was also the day we bogged our bus!

A number of former Bendigo Youth Racing team members will be about as spectators this weekend.

Most notably Daryl King, who now teaches at Bendigo Senior SC, will be team managing and seeking a win in the Secondary category.

We wish all the teams safe travels to the hallowed track at Murray Bridge and clean, fast and competitive racing... it'd be great to be out there - but we're happy to have hung up the wheels too.

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BY-09 Sold

We're happy to report that our 2009 vehicle: "BY-09 has been sold.
Thanks to those of you who got in touch or spread the word.
We hope it enjoys it's new local home.

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BY-09 : For Sale

We have decided to sell our beloved 2009 Australian International Pedal Prix (AIPP) winning vehicle: 'BY-09'.

Having claimed line honours at the AIPP in 2003, 2004 and 2009, we've decided to hang up the tools and offer other teams a chance to participate in a top class vehicle. We rode this vehicle a total of 1001 kilometres during the interrupted 24-hour event last September.

Prior to purchase, the vehicle will be returned to original pre-race condition including a full strip down inspection with any worn or damaged parts replaced. 
The rebuild will also include a respray in undercoat ready for the next recipient to paint in whatever colour they desire.

The team will also provide a team member to perform pre-race preparation of the vehicle on the Friday night prior to a 24 hour event. 
(ie. AIPP / RACV EB / Wonthaggi)

BY-09 Vehicle Features:

• Full carbon fibre chassis
• Full carbon fibre and Kevlar canopy
• Carbon fibre seat
• Carbon fibre rollover bars
• Carbon fibre steering arms
• Carbon fibre steering linkages
• SRAM Red Cranks
• SRAM Red Derailleur
• SRAM Red Gear shifter (flat bar)
• Shimano hollow pin chain
• Shimano Ultegra rear hubs
• Custom 7075 alloy toothed rollers
• Custom modified Sturmey Archer backing plates
• Custom 7075 alloy narrow-spec front hubs
• 4340 kingpins

Learn more about how we built BY-09 here...

Spares package:

• Rear wheel
• Two spare fronts
• King pins
• Steering Linkages
• Wind screen

Price: $7,000
Contact: Daryl King
[m] 0400 052 596 [After hours]
[e] king.daryl[at]bssc.edu.au

Video of BY-09 in Action:

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