More than 60 riders braved the hot windy conditions on the challenging 65 km course for this years race with the winner this year Steve White coming from the 22 min group.
The club would again like to thank all the members, Angelos family and friends who helped make this a great day by entering, assisting on the day and or providing sponsorship moneys to help make this such a special event.
It takes a big effort to run these races so huge thanks also to those involved in the behind the scenes planning, race permits, handicapping, registration, volunteering, marshalling etc.
Congratulations to the winner and place getters below:
1st – Steve White (22 min) Eastern CC
2nd – David O’Keeffe (12 min) Footscray CC
3rd – Stephen Saunders (22 min) Northern CC
4th – Andrew Gannon (12 min) Brunswick CC
5th – Ash Leone (3 min) Geelong CC
6th – Garry Clivelly (7:30 min) Northern CC
7th – Trevor Coulter (7:30 min) Northern CC
8th – Stephen Kilpatrick (3 min) SKCC
9th – Emilio Romano (3 min) Northern CC
10th – Fergus Fitzwater (7:30 min) Brunswick CC
Fastest Time – Jesse Cropley (scratch) Geelong Surf Coast
1st Unplaced Lady – Kathryn Kennedy (34 min) Northern CC
1st Unplaced Rider> 65 – Robert Castellani (34 min) Northern CC
Top 10 place getters and fastest time incl. 1st unplaced lady and 1st unplaced rider over 65
Club president Vince Sinni flanked by 1st unplaced lady – Kathryn Kennedy & 1st unplaced rider over 65 – Robert Castellani
Special guest Danielle De Francesco – pro rider with Arkea and granddaughter of Angelo alongside ex-pro Garry Clively
Danielle assisting Stephanie Young with the post race raffle which proved popular with some great prizes donated by Cyclehouse, Omega creative and others
Main winners with Danielle
Big thanks to Luke Markof for assisting with catering and manning the bbq after race
Post race bbq prior to the awards ceremony
Awards table set up ready to go.
