Thank you all so very much for racing, helping, encouraging etc for the Nundah Race series.
I am so immensely grateful to have the support of the people that have your qualities and passion for the sport of Cycling, plus the ability to listen to me on the Mega Phone- un real !!!!!!
To single a few people out
David Roughley thanks you for providing your time – I have had the pleasure of knowing Dave and working with Dave on a few projects now and you are sensational
Team Merida and Advance Traders This event was run under the Merida Banner and the riders of the team represented this fantastically- Thank you and thank you to Mark Jackson Dooley of Advance Traders
Brother Espresso, ZIPP Australia contributed greatly to the prizes and exposure of this great series, Websites and primes, thank you to Chris Langdon and Luke Gowty
Volunteers- Simply the best- you are just great!!
Monday, 29 October 2007
Nundah Cycle Series Race 4
Results- Nundah Cycle Series Race 4
Albert Bishop Park, Sunday 28th October 2007
1st Grant Irwin Ord Minnett
2nd Jack Anderson Ord Minnett
3rd Matt Smith 2XU- Bike Sales
4th Steven George Wilson HTM
Sprint Primes
1 Tony Wood Ffast
2 Stephen Handerick Triple Play
3 Stephen Handerick Triple PLay
4 Ashman H.I.T Racing
5 Chris White Wilson HTM
Mark Ledgerwood Honour Sprint Grant Irwin Ord Minnett
Most Aggressive
Nathan Waddell Life Cycle
Women
1st Jesse
Albert Bishop Park, Sunday 28th October 2007
1st Grant Irwin Ord Minnett
2nd Jack Anderson Ord Minnett
3rd Matt Smith 2XU- Bike Sales
4th Steven George Wilson HTM
Sprint Primes
1 Tony Wood Ffast
2 Stephen Handerick Triple Play
3 Stephen Handerick Triple PLay
4 Ashman H.I.T Racing
5 Chris White Wilson HTM
Mark Ledgerwood Honour Sprint Grant Irwin Ord Minnett
Most Aggressive
Nathan Waddell Life Cycle
Women
1st Jesse
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
Team Wilson HTM, this time it’s Roland.
Former professional Cyclist, Mark Roland, has taken out the 3rd installment of the Nundah Cycle Series, edging out hosts club’s Chris Williams of Victor Bronco’s for the victory in strong winds and high speeds. The duo broke clear in the closing stages of today’s race that had 5 riders of Wilson dominate the entire race and coming up with 3 wins from 3 starts from the impressive racing squad
47 riders set to the start line this day in the 1 hour + 4 lap affair. The race was punctuated with 5 sprint primes provided by the Victor Bronco’s club. Today’s format would see the A graders having to catch their B grade competitors twice if they were to contest for the victory. The pace was very high in both fields and B grade was working very hard to stay away, much faster than in previous races. B Grade would enjoy 37 minutes without the A graders ramping the pace up to a point where 9 riders would be eligible to win.
The wind was a huge factor today; it was blustery from the start and only ever increased through out the 60 minutes + 4 lap event.
The first sprint went to Chris Kelly (Team Triple Play) showing some good form after a good block of training, with the B grade field just re-composing and getting on with keeping the A grade field at bay. After just 15 minutes of racing, a charging A grade field made their first contact with B. With rules commanding the B field to allow the pass, A grade would then be off in search of absorbing the group again. With A grade moving clear, the second of 5 primes would be taken out by Stephen Handerick also of Team Triple Play.
Team Wilson HTM really turned the screws around the 20 minute mark reducing the field to around 15. Mark Ledgerwood really put the hurt on as he stretched the entire A elite field, then stepping off the front taking a rider with him. At this point, counter attack after counter attack played out with the A field diminishing due to wind and high speeds.
Jake Schelberg (MB Coaching) would take out the 3rd sprint prime ahead of 4 riders with the B field still holding good tempo. A grade would be again too strong and at the 37 minute mark and the call for sprint number 4, A grade made contact with the B field, swelling the group size to around 30 riders.
Chris White (Wilson HTM) took out the 4th sprint showing good form coming into the “Dash for Cash” slated for November 3, Team Wilson enjoying a numerical advantage over Ord Minnett, Merida, Triple Play, MB Coaching and other sundry riders. The 45 minute mark would see the field split into 3 distinct groups.
Group 1 had Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Steven George, Greg Campbell and Chris White (Wilson HTM), Gavin Nichol (Ord Minnett) Matthew Smith (2XU-Bike Sales) Martin Pearce, Chris Williams (Team Merida).
Group 2 was a mixture of teams represented in the break, but notably Chris Kelly and Stephen Handerick had missed the break for Triple Play. Carly Hibberd and Imogen Smith were in this group also.
Group 3 where the remnants of B grade that missed the split due to the sudden increase in speed A grade injected into the field.
At the 50 minute mark, Mark Roland took out the sprint allowing the field to bring him back and start chopping off. The pace was very high and the break was now out of sight, establishing 45 seconds and ever increasing the gap. With 5 minutes remaining the ever aggressive Chris Williams hit it off the front only to be tagged by Mark Roland. With Wilson having 5 of the 9 riders in the break, it would be up to Smith, Pearce and Nichol to sacrifice.
With a combination of great strength from the escapees and a lack of co-operation in the break, it would be Williams and Roland contesting the win. They would not have it all their own way as with 3 laps to go, Mark Ledgerwood hit off the front with Gavin Nichol and these were then joined by George and Smith. White and Pearce followed in the wheels but with the counter attacking back in the break, Williams and Roland would enjoy a 25 second gap on the last lap and with lap times around the 130-140 mark, the winner would come from these two.
Last lap and Chris Williams ignites affairs with a strong move into the head wind of the back part of the course. Roland keeps him in check and simply rolls through, not intimidated by Williams obvious form. The pair came into the tail wind finish together with 300 metres to race, with Williams on the front and going full gas, he is now out of the saddle with Roland stuck to his rear wheel. Roland finds the left hand side of the straight and is head down throwing every watt into his machine- it is a bike length and he is the winner with Williams conceding before the line, sitting up “allowing” Roland to take the spoils.
Back on to the finishing straight and it is Steven George and Matthew Smith dicing it out for the final 2 spots, George on the front in an attempt to muscle out Smith, the track and road champion pushing Smith to the line with Smith getting it in the throw.
Carly Hibberd took out the female category ahead of Jesse and Imogen Smith
Most aggressive was awarded to a very deserving Chris Williams for an outstanding show of Cycling.
Steven George is currently leading the vote for best and fairest with 2 wins and a fourth. Place your votes for your best and fairest at sign in.
Results
1st Mark Roland Wilson HTM
2nd Chris Williams Merida
3rd Matt Smith 2XU- Bike Sales
4th Steven George Wilson HTM
Sprint Primes
1 Chris Kelly Triple Play
2 Stephen Handerick Triple Play
3 Jake Schelberg MB Coaching
4 Chris White Wilson HTM
5 Mark Roland Wilson HTM
Most Aggressive
Chris Williams Merida
Women
1st Carly Hibberd
2nd Jesse
3rd Imogen Smith
47 riders set to the start line this day in the 1 hour + 4 lap affair. The race was punctuated with 5 sprint primes provided by the Victor Bronco’s club. Today’s format would see the A graders having to catch their B grade competitors twice if they were to contest for the victory. The pace was very high in both fields and B grade was working very hard to stay away, much faster than in previous races. B Grade would enjoy 37 minutes without the A graders ramping the pace up to a point where 9 riders would be eligible to win.
The wind was a huge factor today; it was blustery from the start and only ever increased through out the 60 minutes + 4 lap event.
The first sprint went to Chris Kelly (Team Triple Play) showing some good form after a good block of training, with the B grade field just re-composing and getting on with keeping the A grade field at bay. After just 15 minutes of racing, a charging A grade field made their first contact with B. With rules commanding the B field to allow the pass, A grade would then be off in search of absorbing the group again. With A grade moving clear, the second of 5 primes would be taken out by Stephen Handerick also of Team Triple Play.
Team Wilson HTM really turned the screws around the 20 minute mark reducing the field to around 15. Mark Ledgerwood really put the hurt on as he stretched the entire A elite field, then stepping off the front taking a rider with him. At this point, counter attack after counter attack played out with the A field diminishing due to wind and high speeds.
Jake Schelberg (MB Coaching) would take out the 3rd sprint prime ahead of 4 riders with the B field still holding good tempo. A grade would be again too strong and at the 37 minute mark and the call for sprint number 4, A grade made contact with the B field, swelling the group size to around 30 riders.
Chris White (Wilson HTM) took out the 4th sprint showing good form coming into the “Dash for Cash” slated for November 3, Team Wilson enjoying a numerical advantage over Ord Minnett, Merida, Triple Play, MB Coaching and other sundry riders. The 45 minute mark would see the field split into 3 distinct groups.
Group 1 had Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Steven George, Greg Campbell and Chris White (Wilson HTM), Gavin Nichol (Ord Minnett) Matthew Smith (2XU-Bike Sales) Martin Pearce, Chris Williams (Team Merida).
Group 2 was a mixture of teams represented in the break, but notably Chris Kelly and Stephen Handerick had missed the break for Triple Play. Carly Hibberd and Imogen Smith were in this group also.
Group 3 where the remnants of B grade that missed the split due to the sudden increase in speed A grade injected into the field.
At the 50 minute mark, Mark Roland took out the sprint allowing the field to bring him back and start chopping off. The pace was very high and the break was now out of sight, establishing 45 seconds and ever increasing the gap. With 5 minutes remaining the ever aggressive Chris Williams hit it off the front only to be tagged by Mark Roland. With Wilson having 5 of the 9 riders in the break, it would be up to Smith, Pearce and Nichol to sacrifice.
With a combination of great strength from the escapees and a lack of co-operation in the break, it would be Williams and Roland contesting the win. They would not have it all their own way as with 3 laps to go, Mark Ledgerwood hit off the front with Gavin Nichol and these were then joined by George and Smith. White and Pearce followed in the wheels but with the counter attacking back in the break, Williams and Roland would enjoy a 25 second gap on the last lap and with lap times around the 130-140 mark, the winner would come from these two.
Last lap and Chris Williams ignites affairs with a strong move into the head wind of the back part of the course. Roland keeps him in check and simply rolls through, not intimidated by Williams obvious form. The pair came into the tail wind finish together with 300 metres to race, with Williams on the front and going full gas, he is now out of the saddle with Roland stuck to his rear wheel. Roland finds the left hand side of the straight and is head down throwing every watt into his machine- it is a bike length and he is the winner with Williams conceding before the line, sitting up “allowing” Roland to take the spoils.
Back on to the finishing straight and it is Steven George and Matthew Smith dicing it out for the final 2 spots, George on the front in an attempt to muscle out Smith, the track and road champion pushing Smith to the line with Smith getting it in the throw.
Carly Hibberd took out the female category ahead of Jesse and Imogen Smith
Most aggressive was awarded to a very deserving Chris Williams for an outstanding show of Cycling.
Steven George is currently leading the vote for best and fairest with 2 wins and a fourth. Place your votes for your best and fairest at sign in.
Results
1st Mark Roland Wilson HTM
2nd Chris Williams Merida
3rd Matt Smith 2XU- Bike Sales
4th Steven George Wilson HTM
Sprint Primes
1 Chris Kelly Triple Play
2 Stephen Handerick Triple Play
3 Jake Schelberg MB Coaching
4 Chris White Wilson HTM
5 Mark Roland Wilson HTM
Most Aggressive
Chris Williams Merida
Women
1st Carly Hibberd
2nd Jesse
3rd Imogen Smith
By George, you’ve done it again!
Steven George of the Wilson HTM Cycling team has once again demonstrated his peak form in race 2 of the Nundah Cycle Series, edging out Gilbert Gutowski of Team Ord Minnett. The duo broke clear in the final lap and in an ultimate display of brute strength; it was George that was victorious in the ever increasing winds of Albert Bishop Park, Nundah.
49 riders set to the start line this day in the 1 hour + 4 lap affair. The race was punctuated with 3 sprint primes provided by Chris Langdon of Zipp Australia. The pace was much faster from the beginning in both the A and B grades, each group setting a firm tempo for the first 10 minutes. After the first sprint which would see Matthew Hobbs victorious, as in race2, B grade switched off allowing the A grade field to take huge chunks of time away and ultimately catching them within 17 of the 60 minutes carded for the event.
Liam McCarthey (MB Coaching) was ever present at the front of B grade, without the help of his fellow competitors, his attempts to hold off a charging A field would be without reward.
A grade caught B at around 17 minutes, just in time for sprint 2. Michael Hepburn (Yellow Jersey) would be successful in taking the reward and had to catch his breath as A grade upped the pace immediately after tagging the B Elite field.
At the front of affairs now team Wilson HTM flexed their strength along with Ord Minnett, having a total of 12 riders out of the 28 strong A grade field. Greg Campbell, Steven George and ever present Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM) shared the work with Cameron Hughes- recent winner of Australia’s premier 1 day event, The Grafton Inverell- and his Ord Minnett partners in Chris Pryor, Gavin Nicholls and Gilbert Gutowski.
The race was dominated with attack after attack until a group of 10 were established of the front. A neutral was called due to a crash and with an ambulance required, the groups were asked to remain “neutral” until the Ambulance had cleared the rider. Bringing the race to a stop, the riders of the front break were allowed their 10 second gap, with the chasing bunch sent off 10 seconds later so to ensure the break was allowed their gap in sports and fairness. The break quickly reestablished its gap and with little or no co-operation in the chase, the gap went from 10-15-35 seconds.
This break consisted of Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Steven George and Greg Campbell (Wilson HTM) Cameron Hughes, Chris Pryor and Gilbert Gutowski (Ord Minnett) Brendan Kay (Healthworks) Matthew Smith (2XU- Bike Sales) Matthew Williams (Peleton Cycles).
Mark Ledgerwood took out the last prime in fine sprinting form ahead of his fellow break aways. From this point the group was smooth and fast, holding their significant lead to the chase. Gavin Nichols (Ord Minnett) was incredibly strong in bridging across to the break with fellow rider Michael Hepburn. Hepburn paying for his efforts and being dropped on the final lap.
The last lap was littered with attacks with the strongest from Gilbert Gutowski. With only 800 metres to go he was tagged by recently awarded Track Cyclist of the Year Steven George. George is enjoying the benefits of his hard training with some fantastic form, easily out sprinting his competitor for 2 wins from 2 starts in the series. Team mate Mark Ledgerwood came in for 3rd with Matthew Smith of 2XU- Bike Sales taking the remaining money.
Based on his many attacks and fantastic bridging efforts, Gavin Nichol was awarded Most Aggressive with Jianna Hobbs taking out the women’s event.
Results1 Steven George (Wilson HTM)2 Gilbert Gutowski (Ord Minnet)3 Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM)4 Matthew Smith (2XU-Bike Sales) Most Aggressive: Gavin Nichols (Ord Minnet)Women: Jianna Hobbs ZIPP Sprint Primes 1 Matthew Hobbs2 Michael Hepburn3 Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM)
49 riders set to the start line this day in the 1 hour + 4 lap affair. The race was punctuated with 3 sprint primes provided by Chris Langdon of Zipp Australia. The pace was much faster from the beginning in both the A and B grades, each group setting a firm tempo for the first 10 minutes. After the first sprint which would see Matthew Hobbs victorious, as in race2, B grade switched off allowing the A grade field to take huge chunks of time away and ultimately catching them within 17 of the 60 minutes carded for the event.
Liam McCarthey (MB Coaching) was ever present at the front of B grade, without the help of his fellow competitors, his attempts to hold off a charging A field would be without reward.
A grade caught B at around 17 minutes, just in time for sprint 2. Michael Hepburn (Yellow Jersey) would be successful in taking the reward and had to catch his breath as A grade upped the pace immediately after tagging the B Elite field.
At the front of affairs now team Wilson HTM flexed their strength along with Ord Minnett, having a total of 12 riders out of the 28 strong A grade field. Greg Campbell, Steven George and ever present Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM) shared the work with Cameron Hughes- recent winner of Australia’s premier 1 day event, The Grafton Inverell- and his Ord Minnett partners in Chris Pryor, Gavin Nicholls and Gilbert Gutowski.
The race was dominated with attack after attack until a group of 10 were established of the front. A neutral was called due to a crash and with an ambulance required, the groups were asked to remain “neutral” until the Ambulance had cleared the rider. Bringing the race to a stop, the riders of the front break were allowed their 10 second gap, with the chasing bunch sent off 10 seconds later so to ensure the break was allowed their gap in sports and fairness. The break quickly reestablished its gap and with little or no co-operation in the chase, the gap went from 10-15-35 seconds.
This break consisted of Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Steven George and Greg Campbell (Wilson HTM) Cameron Hughes, Chris Pryor and Gilbert Gutowski (Ord Minnett) Brendan Kay (Healthworks) Matthew Smith (2XU- Bike Sales) Matthew Williams (Peleton Cycles).
Mark Ledgerwood took out the last prime in fine sprinting form ahead of his fellow break aways. From this point the group was smooth and fast, holding their significant lead to the chase. Gavin Nichols (Ord Minnett) was incredibly strong in bridging across to the break with fellow rider Michael Hepburn. Hepburn paying for his efforts and being dropped on the final lap.
The last lap was littered with attacks with the strongest from Gilbert Gutowski. With only 800 metres to go he was tagged by recently awarded Track Cyclist of the Year Steven George. George is enjoying the benefits of his hard training with some fantastic form, easily out sprinting his competitor for 2 wins from 2 starts in the series. Team mate Mark Ledgerwood came in for 3rd with Matthew Smith of 2XU- Bike Sales taking the remaining money.
Based on his many attacks and fantastic bridging efforts, Gavin Nichol was awarded Most Aggressive with Jianna Hobbs taking out the women’s event.
Results1 Steven George (Wilson HTM)2 Gilbert Gutowski (Ord Minnet)3 Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM)4 Matthew Smith (2XU-Bike Sales) Most Aggressive: Gavin Nichols (Ord Minnet)Women: Jianna Hobbs ZIPP Sprint Primes 1 Matthew Hobbs2 Michael Hepburn3 Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM)
Saturday, 20 October 2007
Racing Format
Thank you to all input for the racing format.
We have taken on board what many have suggested and we have come up with the following:As of this Sunday the 21st October, the changes are made with regard to B grade able to be more competitive and have more incentive to come, to have A grade work a little harder and to have more than 2 women come and race.
Start time is still 10am! with sign on from around 930am.
1. A grade will still start first, with a 15 second time gap until B grade start. The difference with this race, and the last one on 28th October, is that when A grade catch B, A grade will still be considered a lap behind. With this dynamic, B Grade still have more chances to get primes and if organised, have better chance of going for the win. A should be a little more tired after having to catch you twice.
2. With the above, B grade will not be allowed to integrate into the A field just this time and will be expected to allow A to pass. Just play it cool and exercise a bit of etiquette. This does not mean you cannot "pace" off the A grade field, just keep your distance- we would allow about 10 metres like in a TTT. If it is a point when or if A grade catch B again, this will be a time when you will all be considered a single bunch and integration is fine. You will all be going for the win
3. A grade, can you just play it cool and go pass the B graders exercising etiqutte and safety. Just announce yourselves in the way you do and pass on the safest passage available
4. There will still be atleast 4 sprints, most of which will be contested in the first 40 minutes although we could have up to 6 sprints. Will let you all know on the day. Any bike shops want to contribute??? Let me know
5. Females- firstly you are very welcome to come. As an initiative to have you come to these races, if we have around 10 female athletes, you will be given your own start. The way this will work is the following.
A grade will start first with a 15 second gap to the start of B, from here you will be sent off 10 seconds after this. So what we have created is that you are 1 full lap in front of B, B is a full lap in front of A.
ATTENTION ALL FEMALE CYCLISTS- PLEASE COME AND RACE. B graders, A big open invitation to QSM riders, Triple Play, Balmoral, HPRW, amongst this group there is near 60-80 riders, come out and enjoy yourselves.
I hope that this is all clear but any comments and input is very welcome so just get into contact with me (Boothy) aka Mokky via this site or come and see me.
Spread the word adn for all of those who come out, The Victor Broncos club hope you are enjoying yourself and look forward to more racing in the new year. In the meantime, lets get into it!!!!
We have taken on board what many have suggested and we have come up with the following:As of this Sunday the 21st October, the changes are made with regard to B grade able to be more competitive and have more incentive to come, to have A grade work a little harder and to have more than 2 women come and race.
Start time is still 10am! with sign on from around 930am.
1. A grade will still start first, with a 15 second time gap until B grade start. The difference with this race, and the last one on 28th October, is that when A grade catch B, A grade will still be considered a lap behind. With this dynamic, B Grade still have more chances to get primes and if organised, have better chance of going for the win. A should be a little more tired after having to catch you twice.
2. With the above, B grade will not be allowed to integrate into the A field just this time and will be expected to allow A to pass. Just play it cool and exercise a bit of etiquette. This does not mean you cannot "pace" off the A grade field, just keep your distance- we would allow about 10 metres like in a TTT. If it is a point when or if A grade catch B again, this will be a time when you will all be considered a single bunch and integration is fine. You will all be going for the win
3. A grade, can you just play it cool and go pass the B graders exercising etiqutte and safety. Just announce yourselves in the way you do and pass on the safest passage available
4. There will still be atleast 4 sprints, most of which will be contested in the first 40 minutes although we could have up to 6 sprints. Will let you all know on the day. Any bike shops want to contribute??? Let me know
5. Females- firstly you are very welcome to come. As an initiative to have you come to these races, if we have around 10 female athletes, you will be given your own start. The way this will work is the following.
A grade will start first with a 15 second gap to the start of B, from here you will be sent off 10 seconds after this. So what we have created is that you are 1 full lap in front of B, B is a full lap in front of A.
ATTENTION ALL FEMALE CYCLISTS- PLEASE COME AND RACE. B graders, A big open invitation to QSM riders, Triple Play, Balmoral, HPRW, amongst this group there is near 60-80 riders, come out and enjoy yourselves.
I hope that this is all clear but any comments and input is very welcome so just get into contact with me (Boothy) aka Mokky via this site or come and see me.
Spread the word adn for all of those who come out, The Victor Broncos club hope you are enjoying yourself and look forward to more racing in the new year. In the meantime, lets get into it!!!!
Monday, 24 September 2007
Nundah Cycle Series Race 1
The first of a 4 race series, Albert Bishop Park would host a coming together of Elite A/B Men and Elite Women. The format is fairly standard, a 1 hour plus 4 lap event held at Nundah, Queensland, with riders being challenged with the signature blustery conditions made all the more harder by the race being punctuated with 5 sprint primes provided by Zipp Australia. In describing the circuit, the entire course is flat and around 1.2km in length. There is always wind on this circuit and starts with a hairpin turn then moves into the “S” bends. This is a right then left and another right then left again. Just to make things fun the riders are then met with a sweeping hairpin around to the right, dropping you off for a clear, straight and open 300 metres toward the finish line. It is all hot mix and is super fast.
This circuit has been made available by the Honorable Kim Flesser MP and the huge amount of effort from him and his team.
What makes this event really stand out is the “For the Riders” mentality of the prize structure. First place is 50% of all line entries, then 25% for 2nd and 10% for 3rd. There is a $75 Most Aggressive Rider Award provided by Merida and there is also points accrued for a Best and Fairest over the 4 races. This is a $200 award across all 4 races again provided by Merida
Today, 46 riders took to the start in what would be a fantastic battle for the $230 win. Not bad for a club race. Riders/Teams of note are the Merida Team, Wilson HTM, Ord Minnett, MB coaching, Velo Cycles and Triple Play. Amongst this group, Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Steven George, Jack Anderson, Chris Williams, Thomas Richards, Matthew Smith and Matthew Woods would all grace the start line. Former professional’s and current and former state champions amongst this group would ensure an animated affair plus a great show for the massed spectators.
At 10am the riders set off under the banner of David Roughley, commissaire for the event. A grade set off first with B grade/Women a further 15 seconds behind, effectively putting A grade a lap behind plus making them work for the victory. There was a first lap dash of $30 dollars on offer for the A graders to ensure a fast start and hopefully have momentum to build from here. It was Chris Williams of Team Merida that took this, some 5 seconds ahead of a charging A grade field. From the go, A grade was taking precious seconds away from B/ Womens field grade.
A series of attacks and counter attacks accurately describes A grades behavior over the first 15 minutes, with B grade being as aggressive with Liam McCarthy (MB Coaching) moving away with Steven Handericks (Tripleplay) working together and ultimately coming into the first Prime together. It was won by Handericks, winner of the 2007 Metropolitan titles. At this point B grade seemed to hit cruise mode with A grade now taking chunks of time away from the depleted field.
The second sprint prime would also be the coming together of both grades with B grade really easing off after the first sprint. At this moment, Chris Pryor (Ord Minnett) took out the sprint ahead of the now one Peleton.
The Wilson HTM team took full advantage of their numbers and launched Mark Roland. Close on his wheel would be Matthew Smith (2XU) and Matt Williams (Peleton Cycles). A flurry of attacks by Chris Williams, Liam McCarthy and UNI-Pensar rider Peter Garrone ensured the pace remained quite high. The conditions and speed of the event had already put 30% of the field out of the race. The strong riders of the group started to make the presence known with former ITT champion Nathan Waddell upping the pace, his efforts matched by riders like Mark Ledgerwood and Matthew Smith, Steven George and Chris Pryor. The moment presented itself for Mark Roland to again launch an attack, taking with him young riding sensation Tom Richards. Tom is a 15y.o machine, still on restricted gearing. He matched attacks with counter attacks and when he was brought back, he would launch again stretching his lead in the Most Aggressive rider award.
With hard fought racing, the race had come down to 3 groups. A break of 3 that included Steven George (Wilson HTM) Jack Anderson (Ord Minnett) and one other rider, 10 seconds down was a group containing Nathan Waddell, Martin Pearce, Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Peter Garrone, Tom Richards, Ben Hitchens, Matthew Woods and Tom Richards. Another 45 seconds down was a group of 5 that was destined to be consumed by the remaining rider high pace.
In an attempt to keep rhythm and the gap increasing, Jack Anderson would take the 3rd prime unchallenged by his compatriots, tapping out a good rhythm and hungry to keep things together the 2 forward groups would merge at around the 38 minute mark due mainly in part to Tom Richards and his ever aggressive racing style. Attacks and counter attacks took the group to the 4th prime with Mark Roland taking it out. At this point, knowing that the eventual winner would come from this group, things were somewhat calm and the riders seemed happy to tap it out for at least a few more laps until Steven George launched a signature attack down the finishing straight. Fortunate to catch his wheel, Jack Anderson latched on and the 2 quickly moved ahead. These two riders representing Wilson (George) and Ord Minnett (Anderson) would not be seen again as each rider had riders back in the remaining field of 9 that would counter any attempt to bring them back.
The 50 minute mark would see Steven George take the sprint prime as the two riders tapped out an incredible pace in the ever increasing wind. The goings on behind them was sporadic and un-organized, helping the 2 opportunists build on their lead. Lap by lap, George and Anderson increased their lead by 4 to 7 seconds per lap and ultimately built it to around 25-30 seconds- this is where it stayed. Tom Richards, not phased by the way tactics had conspired against him continued his ever aggressive riding and was aided by Peter Garrone and Matthew Smith, but no dice as Team Wilson and Ord Minnett marked them out of contention. The remnants of the group were to sprint for 3rd place.
George and Anderson tapped out a great rhythm. Between the two, George was the known sprinter, winning the prestigious Cunningham Classic in 2006 whilst Anderson is known for his strong TT that saw him place 6th at the 2007 Nationals. It was a question of whether the 2 came into a sprint, in this case George with the advantage or if Anderson would launch a last lap dash and hold of his competitor.
4 laps to go, 3, 2, and final lap the 2 were together, backing off the pace and ultimately coming into the final 300 together. George in front with Anderson attempting to get the jump on his rival, “Jacko” with grimace on his face and on the far right of the course opens up the affair hitting the 14, then 13, 12, 11 with George in tow it looks as though Andeson has his measure but George opens up and gaps his competitor. With Anderson coming back it is now a drag race with 100 to go. With the bit in his teeth driving to the line, Steven George drives it for the win, 3 bike lengths on the fading Anderson.
1st and 2nd finalized, the sprint for 3rd is between Mark Ledgerwood, Matthew Smith and an ever present Peter Garrone. Smith drops to the right and into the 11 with Ledgerwood in tow, with Smith too strong and taking the final step onto the podium, Ledgerwood in 4th and Garrone 5th.
Points for the most aggressive rider totaled in Favour of Young Tom Richards showing outstanding talent and determination.
Onto race 2 on the 14th of October, 10am for the 2nd installment of the series. It was definitely a hard fought race today and this was made possible by the Volunteers, Riders and spectators giving up their time to support a great event.
Results
1st Steven George (Wilson HTM)
2nd Jack Anderson (Ord Minnett)
3rd Matt Smith (2XU)
4th Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM)
5th Peter Garrone (UNI-Pensar)
Most Aggressive- Tom Richards
Women- Wendy Haberfield
First Lap Dash- Chris Williams
Primes
1 Steven Handericks (TriplePlay)
2 Chris Pryor (Ord Minnett)
3 Jack Anderson (Ord Minnett)
4 Mark Roland (Wilson HTM)
5 Steven George (Wilson HTM)
This circuit has been made available by the Honorable Kim Flesser MP and the huge amount of effort from him and his team.
What makes this event really stand out is the “For the Riders” mentality of the prize structure. First place is 50% of all line entries, then 25% for 2nd and 10% for 3rd. There is a $75 Most Aggressive Rider Award provided by Merida and there is also points accrued for a Best and Fairest over the 4 races. This is a $200 award across all 4 races again provided by Merida
Today, 46 riders took to the start in what would be a fantastic battle for the $230 win. Not bad for a club race. Riders/Teams of note are the Merida Team, Wilson HTM, Ord Minnett, MB coaching, Velo Cycles and Triple Play. Amongst this group, Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Steven George, Jack Anderson, Chris Williams, Thomas Richards, Matthew Smith and Matthew Woods would all grace the start line. Former professional’s and current and former state champions amongst this group would ensure an animated affair plus a great show for the massed spectators.
At 10am the riders set off under the banner of David Roughley, commissaire for the event. A grade set off first with B grade/Women a further 15 seconds behind, effectively putting A grade a lap behind plus making them work for the victory. There was a first lap dash of $30 dollars on offer for the A graders to ensure a fast start and hopefully have momentum to build from here. It was Chris Williams of Team Merida that took this, some 5 seconds ahead of a charging A grade field. From the go, A grade was taking precious seconds away from B/ Womens field grade.
A series of attacks and counter attacks accurately describes A grades behavior over the first 15 minutes, with B grade being as aggressive with Liam McCarthy (MB Coaching) moving away with Steven Handericks (Tripleplay) working together and ultimately coming into the first Prime together. It was won by Handericks, winner of the 2007 Metropolitan titles. At this point B grade seemed to hit cruise mode with A grade now taking chunks of time away from the depleted field.
The second sprint prime would also be the coming together of both grades with B grade really easing off after the first sprint. At this moment, Chris Pryor (Ord Minnett) took out the sprint ahead of the now one Peleton.
The Wilson HTM team took full advantage of their numbers and launched Mark Roland. Close on his wheel would be Matthew Smith (2XU) and Matt Williams (Peleton Cycles). A flurry of attacks by Chris Williams, Liam McCarthy and UNI-Pensar rider Peter Garrone ensured the pace remained quite high. The conditions and speed of the event had already put 30% of the field out of the race. The strong riders of the group started to make the presence known with former ITT champion Nathan Waddell upping the pace, his efforts matched by riders like Mark Ledgerwood and Matthew Smith, Steven George and Chris Pryor. The moment presented itself for Mark Roland to again launch an attack, taking with him young riding sensation Tom Richards. Tom is a 15y.o machine, still on restricted gearing. He matched attacks with counter attacks and when he was brought back, he would launch again stretching his lead in the Most Aggressive rider award.
With hard fought racing, the race had come down to 3 groups. A break of 3 that included Steven George (Wilson HTM) Jack Anderson (Ord Minnett) and one other rider, 10 seconds down was a group containing Nathan Waddell, Martin Pearce, Mark Roland, Mark Ledgerwood, Peter Garrone, Tom Richards, Ben Hitchens, Matthew Woods and Tom Richards. Another 45 seconds down was a group of 5 that was destined to be consumed by the remaining rider high pace.
In an attempt to keep rhythm and the gap increasing, Jack Anderson would take the 3rd prime unchallenged by his compatriots, tapping out a good rhythm and hungry to keep things together the 2 forward groups would merge at around the 38 minute mark due mainly in part to Tom Richards and his ever aggressive racing style. Attacks and counter attacks took the group to the 4th prime with Mark Roland taking it out. At this point, knowing that the eventual winner would come from this group, things were somewhat calm and the riders seemed happy to tap it out for at least a few more laps until Steven George launched a signature attack down the finishing straight. Fortunate to catch his wheel, Jack Anderson latched on and the 2 quickly moved ahead. These two riders representing Wilson (George) and Ord Minnett (Anderson) would not be seen again as each rider had riders back in the remaining field of 9 that would counter any attempt to bring them back.
The 50 minute mark would see Steven George take the sprint prime as the two riders tapped out an incredible pace in the ever increasing wind. The goings on behind them was sporadic and un-organized, helping the 2 opportunists build on their lead. Lap by lap, George and Anderson increased their lead by 4 to 7 seconds per lap and ultimately built it to around 25-30 seconds- this is where it stayed. Tom Richards, not phased by the way tactics had conspired against him continued his ever aggressive riding and was aided by Peter Garrone and Matthew Smith, but no dice as Team Wilson and Ord Minnett marked them out of contention. The remnants of the group were to sprint for 3rd place.
George and Anderson tapped out a great rhythm. Between the two, George was the known sprinter, winning the prestigious Cunningham Classic in 2006 whilst Anderson is known for his strong TT that saw him place 6th at the 2007 Nationals. It was a question of whether the 2 came into a sprint, in this case George with the advantage or if Anderson would launch a last lap dash and hold of his competitor.
4 laps to go, 3, 2, and final lap the 2 were together, backing off the pace and ultimately coming into the final 300 together. George in front with Anderson attempting to get the jump on his rival, “Jacko” with grimace on his face and on the far right of the course opens up the affair hitting the 14, then 13, 12, 11 with George in tow it looks as though Andeson has his measure but George opens up and gaps his competitor. With Anderson coming back it is now a drag race with 100 to go. With the bit in his teeth driving to the line, Steven George drives it for the win, 3 bike lengths on the fading Anderson.
1st and 2nd finalized, the sprint for 3rd is between Mark Ledgerwood, Matthew Smith and an ever present Peter Garrone. Smith drops to the right and into the 11 with Ledgerwood in tow, with Smith too strong and taking the final step onto the podium, Ledgerwood in 4th and Garrone 5th.
Points for the most aggressive rider totaled in Favour of Young Tom Richards showing outstanding talent and determination.
Onto race 2 on the 14th of October, 10am for the 2nd installment of the series. It was definitely a hard fought race today and this was made possible by the Volunteers, Riders and spectators giving up their time to support a great event.
Results
1st Steven George (Wilson HTM)
2nd Jack Anderson (Ord Minnett)
3rd Matt Smith (2XU)
4th Mark Ledgerwood (Wilson HTM)
5th Peter Garrone (UNI-Pensar)
Most Aggressive- Tom Richards
Women- Wendy Haberfield
First Lap Dash- Chris Williams
Primes
1 Steven Handericks (TriplePlay)
2 Chris Pryor (Ord Minnett)
3 Jack Anderson (Ord Minnett)
4 Mark Roland (Wilson HTM)
5 Steven George (Wilson HTM)
Wednesday, 12 September 2007
Chivalry is not dead!!!!!!!
This award carries with it the most prestige. This is an as voted by your peers award to the person, male or female, who you feel embodies everything you love about Cycling and Racing. This award is for the Gent, The Lady- the person you feel is fair, sportsman or sportswoman like whom you feel is the “fairest and best” over the racing series. The award is a $200 cash prize to be awarded to the individual that is deemed the “best and fairest” over the 4 race Super Cycle series.
Voting will be via the http:// nundahcycleseries.blogspot.com and polling will commence the day after race 1. Everyone is eligible to be counted for this event, however, you must race every event to be eligible to claim at the presentation after race number 4
This prize money is also made available by Advance Traders, suppliers of Merida bicycles to the cycling public of Brisbane and Australia!
Voting will be via the http:// nundahcycleseries.blogspot.com and polling will commence the day after race 1. Everyone is eligible to be counted for this event, however, you must race every event to be eligible to claim at the presentation after race number 4
This prize money is also made available by Advance Traders, suppliers of Merida bicycles to the cycling public of Brisbane and Australia!
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