Northern Life Members Handicap at Glenaroua on Sun 31st May

Around 30 riders turned up for this years rescheduled Life Members handicap at the tough Glenaroua circuit that tested out the riders in cool 8-10degC with variable sunny or grey misty conditions. Amazingly a handful or riders backed up racing on the same circuit the day prior with Northern Combine so chapeau to Michael K, Stephen S, Kaz M, Tommy M and anyone else not mentioned.

8 groups set off from the CFA start line at 10am with the scratch bunch of 3 away 44mins later under the control of Faye Logan for 2 x 32.5 km laps with around 850m of total elevation.

The day though belonged to scratch as they set about reeling in all the other groups to take 1st and 2nd by Steven Drake and Aaron Christiansen respectively. From the 12 min group Luke Markof continued his recent good form and powered to the finish line to take 3rd place ahead of scratch rider Stephen Kilpatrick and Mr consistent Garry Clively (6:30 bunch). Tom McDonough (12 min) who seems to reserve his best form for the handicaps rounded out the top 6 places.

Big thanks to handicapper & timing Bruce and Faye Logan on rego. Albert Rain (commissaire / lead car) and David Halliday (Van & Setup) for arriving at 8am for a course inspection. Chooka for flag and post ride refreshment duties. Big thanks to our corner marshals and volunteers for todays race namely Paul Wilson, David Drew, Colin Morris, Ian Buckingham. Thanks also to Kon Kakris wife Annette for taking on the first aid duties . The club can’t put on these races without the support of our members and supporters so please make a point of thanking them next time you cross paths.

Congrats to the days winners and place getters:

6th – Tom McDonough (12 min)

First unplaced over 65 – Richard McCorkell (18 min)