20/03/2004 Kim Spunner clenched his first ever race victory in an eventful D grade scratch race by holding off Bill Frew after an extended sprint finish. Earlier, the D grade race completely stopped when Brendan Pridmore fell at the 10km mark, sustaining gravel rash and an injured shoulder. In other …
28/02/2004 Warragul Cycling Club Race Director Staf Duncan was left stunned as an infallible C-grade stormed home 20 seconds clear of the chasing A and B grade field, despite ruthlessly shortening their handicap start for Saturday’s race. In conditions described as ‘beautiful’ – before the strong south-westerly wind reared its …
21/02/2004 Fifty Four cyclists descended upon the Burke St. circuit for the final crit of the season. The cool conditions and big numbers set the scene for a fast race. A head wind down the finishing straight would mean resisting the temptation for an early sprint while the undulating back …
14/02/2004 Forty Seven cyclists made their way to the Cloverlea circuit to compete in the inaugural Tim McArdle Memorial Handicap in perfect conditions. All entry money was donated to the foundation established in Tim’s honour and the event was well supported. A huge trophy provided inspiration for many riders and …
24/01/2004 Just on forty cyclists turned out to contest the Warragul Cycling Club handicap, a race where for many the hunter is also the hunted. Groups of varying ability are sent off at different intervals with the aim to catch the group in front but not be caught by the …
17/01/2004 The cool conditions and downpour just prior to the final of the three race crit series failed to keep a huge field of 55 riders from turning up. The large numbers, wet conditions and criterium format would challenge the skills and courage of most. The winner of the A-Grade …
13/12/2003 Midday rains in Warragul dampened the enthusiasm for the Warragul Cycling Club handicap race out in Gainsborough on Saturday afternoon. Fortunately for the fool-hardy, the skies cleared and the roads dried in time for some exciting afternoon racing. The handicap race is a unique opportunity for the entire club …
06/12/2003 Scott Keeble tore the A grade cycling field apart during Saturday’s criterium race at Burke Street, Warragul, winning comfortably after attacking mid-race and staying away to finish with a three-lap solo breakaway. With a large field of cyclists including plenty of new faces Saturday afternoon provided near-perfect conditions for …
29/11/2003 The hot weather and blustery south-westerly winds on Saturday afternoon did little to deter Warragul cyclists from competing at the Shady Creek circuit. For a refreshing change the circuit was not plagued by the rain, cold and sheets of hail that it has become renowned for in 2003. Twenty-four …
22/11/2003 Last week’s thirty-something temperatures and blasting hot northerly was a stark contrast to the cool and damp conditions served up for the start of the Burke St criteriums on Saturday. A little rain during the warm up put some doubt in the rider’s minds, with concerns about the state …
