10 May 2003


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The following are results for Randwick Botany Cycling Club Saturday racing at Heffron Park, Maroubra held on Sat 10 May 2003.

SENIORS

A Grade 36km

1 Matthew Lucas, 0:54:49

2 Jerzy Sowa (Poland)

3 Robert Cater

B Grade, 32km

1 David McHugh, (Sydney), 0:53:35

2 Michael Murdoch

3 Frank Fortuna

4 John Buckton

C Grade, 28km

1 Mark Deaves (Manly Warringah), 0:47:22

2 Kevin Black (Sydney)

3 Mark Taylor

D Grade, 20km

1 Dominic Kennedy , 0:35:06

2 Andy Matthews

3 Alec Lazich, (Waratah Veterans)

4 Chris Federspiel

Note: 2nd place Andy Matthews not pictured

E Grade, 12km

1 Joe Gatt, ):31:57, 27kph

2 Norman Jew

3 Ross Fullerton

4 Kevin Blanchfield

Note: Winner Joe Gatt not pictured

(Randwick Botany Cycling Club riders unless otherwise noted.)

JUNIORS

A Grade 2km Time Trial

1 Nick Hall, 3.24

2 Thomas Murdoch, 0.02

3 Mark Woodhouse, 0.06

4 Pita Vea, 0.10

5 Belinda Angwin, 0.18

B Grade 2km Time Trial

1 Tom Patton, 3.52

2 Adriano Maradini, 0.07

3 Sam Buckland, 0.16

C Grade 2km Time Trial

1 Patrick Jenna, 4.36

2 Emma Jones, 0.07

3 Spenser Bartlett, 0.12

A Grade 10km Scratch Race

1 Thomas Murdoch

2 Mark Woodhouse

3 Pita Vea

4 Nick Hall

5 Pita Vea

B Grade 8km Scratch Race

1 Tom Patton

2 Adriano Maradini

3 Daniel Dalrymple-Hay

4 Sam Buckland

C Grade 6km Scratch Race

1 Emma Jones

2 Spenser Bartlett

3 Patrick Jenner

B Grade 400 metre sprint

1 Tom Patton

2 Adriano Maradini

3 Sam Buckland

THANK YOU:

Thanks to Helen Vella our Chief Commissaire on the day, and Principal Commissaire Joanne Buckton. Thanks to our safety marshals, Ben Still and Colin Jenkins-Flint. Thanks to Richard who also deployed and retrieved all the safety equipment. Thanks to Tony Horneman who blew all the glass, debris off the track. Thanks to Roy, RJ and Chris Underhill of the St John Ambulance. Thanks to Fred Vella who manned the canteen.

REPORT

A fantastic turn out and a glorious day saw eighty two riders (including Juniors) compete in the days events. All the grades were well represented with E Grade having the most riders that I have ever seen competing in that grade.

A Grade was won by Matthew Lucas. Matthew, pictured left, was able to hold off Jerzy Sowa in the sprint. Robbie Cater was content to role in for the "Bronze". These three riders broke away early and spent most of the race working together or rather trying to stay with Robbie. Right hand top in this picture we can see Phil Chippindale and his lovely better half Camille. You might remember that classic pose of Phil's in the 29 March report. I know Camille loved it. Click here for those who missed it

Sydney rider, David McHugh tried on numerous occasions to break from the bunch and was brought back on every occasion. His perseverance paid off however as he was able to hold off fast finishing RBCC junior Michael Murdoch and Frank Fortuna in the final sprint.

The Murdoch Sun Lounge has been very popular. Here the two Murdoch brothers Tom and Michael kick back and enjoy the glorious afternoon. Reason they don't look tired is that they didn't do anything the whole B grade race and left it to us old blokes to do all the work out the front. Apologies to our sponsor, The Newington Inn hotel, someone has left a bike leaned up in front of your banner. However I must say it is a magnificent looking machine.

The Sun Lounge was very popular and it wasn't long before the chairs and tables began to fill. Joining the Murdochs is our old mate, "The Slapper" and young Lauren Ballesty.

Sorry, C, D & E grade, no story on your action packed events. You are going to have to inform me of the action details if you want the story published.

We'd like to welcome our old mate Jason Webb back to the fold. Jason has been living in Canberra for a while but yesterday rejoined with Randwick Botany. Time has obviously been good to Jason. He is still as handsome as ever.

RADIO COVERAGE

Coverage of local cycling results can be heard on Sydney’s Eastside Radio 89.7FM “GAME ON” program, hosted by Brad Cooke, each Saturday morning from 10am to 12noon.

MORE INFORMATION

Randwick Botany Cycling Club conducts racing at Heffron Park, Maroubra NSW each Saturday throughout the year. Juniors start at 1.00pm and Seniors 2.30pm. For more information please contact the club secretary Helen Vella on 02 9667 3307 or email secretary@randwickbotanycc.com

Race report prepared by:
John Buckton
Photos by Tony Horneman & Will Gray

Web page layout & editing

by John Buckton

Webmaster
Randwick Botany Cycling Club
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