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 …
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 …
08/11/2003 While local rider Joel Pearson was winning the green sprinters jersey in the Tour of the South Island NZ, the rest of the Warragul cyclists were preparing to get their own piece of weekend glory in Saturday’s handicap race at Lillico. The fine weather meant the numbers were up …
11/10/2003 Place Name Time Grade 1 Glenn Fisher 1:03:52 C- 2 Steve Evans C- 3 Darren Williams C- 4 John Salton 1:04:02 A 5 Scott Keeble A 6 Geoff Thomson A 7 Thomas Sandner A 8 Tim Lee B 9 Michael Pridmore C+ 10 Ross Henry 1:04:19 B 11 Peter …
16/08/2003 It was always going to be a fast race with weather conditions proving to be a spectacular contrast to last week. As the sunshine bathed the gathering swarm of cyclists, the ever-reliable handicapper, Staff Duncan developed an itch. Perhaps this was going to be a day for the scratchies. …
11/12/1993 In hot blustery conditions, Warragul Cycling Club members completed their spring series competition with an open 30 km handicap last Saturday. Nineteen riders took part in the race which was run over the small Burke and Wills Streets Criterium course with another “smokey” leading all the way for victory. …
13/11/1993 Warragul Cycling club’s handicap event on Saturday went down to the wire with two bunches combining and only just holding off the scratchmen. Another great turnout of strong riders and newcomers competed in an exciting 36 kilometers handicap. John Pettingill, off seven minutes took the event after combining strongly …
