Over the fold:
20km
1st Hayden Freeman
2nd Freya Weston
3rd Gavin Wilson
Fastest time: Gavin Wilson
40km
1st Kieran Lewis
2nd Gill Burgess
3rd Harrison Munday
100km
1st Peter Creagan
2nd Mark Haydon
3rd Charles Russell
20km Results
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40km Results
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100km Results
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A big thanks to all the helpers and I’d like to say a special thanks to Andrew Swan who was the puppet master and driver for the whole event, organising the organising meetings and all the necessary jobs. He warmed up for the race by putting out the road signs, organising the SES helpers and more yet put in a sterling effort in the race and was in for a chance of some money until he cramped at the start of the drag to the finish line. Thanks Swannie and a great race. Bad luck Wilko, you were looking good until the bomb started ticking! Thanks also to Sam and Creighton from Inverell who were in our 10 min group. We had a great working group and that’s what makes the difference in these group handicap races.
The Armidale Cycling Club has now managed to run two fantastic events in 2011. I have been involved in many clubs over the years and I have never been part of one where so many people are willing to give their time and energy to make these events work. Thanks very much to all of those who helped make these events so successful.
Yes, thanks to Mitch Bullen and Jock for running a perfect race. It was good to see Ayllie having a go she rode superbly, was the ride of the day if you ask me.
Great race – fantastic day. Well done Mitch for running the event and thanks to all others involved in marshalling, cooking, driving, turning etc. Even thanks to the handicappers, you got it pretty much spot on (no one knew about Pete’s secret intensive training!).
Full results now posted. Race report coming soon.