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Pictured Josh Marden (top left), Robbie Cater (top centre),
Matt Lucas (top right in RBCC Elite black uniform). Pete "The Machine"
Macdonald pictured bottom. This report from Club Captain Matt Lucas:
35 riders lined up for the NSW Elite Men Criterium Champs at the fast and
technical Dunc Gray Criterium Circuit. As usual Clarence Street, FRF
Couriers and Marconi had strong contingents and from the outset were
attempting to get a break up the road by attacking and blocking. RBCC riders
included Chris Jenkins (FRF/RBCC), Peter McDonald, Josh Marden & myself
Whilst many breaks looked dangerous none were able to stay away and the
bunch was together for the prime at 25 minutes to go. The major teams
consistently kept attacking, but our RBCC riders were consistently going
with breaks or involved with chasing. Peter was unlucky a few times not to
go away but riders were too keen on chasing everything that was going off
the front. A spectacular fall mid race saw many top riders given a
lap out (why?).
With three laps to go Clarence street and FRF had riders on the front
driving hard which made it very difficult to move up to follow the top
sprinters wheels. In the end Spongee finished 10th overall, Josh 11th, Matt
13th and Pete sat up on the last lap when it was evident he wasn't going to
win the sprint from last in the bunch! Spongee's placing also gave him
Bronze in the U/23 division - Congratulations to Chris on winning another
State medal. |
