A field of 33 riders made the journey to Seymour to contest the handicap under mild but windy conditions on the 53 km undulating out and back course that contained a number of testing pinches.
This year the first 4 place getters came from the 8 and 11 min groups that managed to stay clear from a fast closing scratch bunch.
Congratulations to the winner and place getters below:
1st Place – Tommy McDonough (8 min)
2nd Place – Noel Said (11 min)
3rd Place – John McKinnon (8 min)
4th Place – Luke Poyser (11 min)
5th Place – Andrew Garrett (scratch)
6th Place – Aaron Christensen (scratch)
Fastest Time – Andrew Garrett (scratch – 37.7 km/h average speed )
1st Unplaced Lady – Raelene Lesniowska (11 min)
1st Unplaced over 65 – Agostino Giramondo (5 min – Not present in photo)
Left to Right – Aaron Christiensen, Andrew Garrett, Luke Poyser, Tom McDonough, John McKinnon, Noel Said, Raelene Lesniowska
(Agostino Giramondo – not present)
Full results https://results.sporthive.com/events/PC2771111
As usual many thanks to all the volunteers (Chooka), van driver (Dave), corner marshals, first aiders (Bill), referees (Albert) and especially Bruce Logan for the timing and handicapping. Last but not least Faye Logan for the ever present registration desk duties.
Also thanks once again to Gate Opening Systems for sponsoring the race named in honour of Harry and Mary Tams. Harry a regular visitor to National Boulevard was unfortunately unable to make it to the race today.
Shout out also to Tim Anderson for stepping in to take care of the presentation duties in Vinces absence.
** Note: Next week the usual Fathers Day Steel bike race will now be a regular crit at National Boulevard given there are a couple of the regular steel bike enthusiasts unavailable including the president Vince Sinni. This event will likely be rescheduled in place of a home crit in the near future.
