Women race at Amy’s Otway Tour

Kelly Cycle Coaching had several riders compete in Lorne over the weekend at Amy’s Otway Tour and Amy’s Gran Fondo.

Bec Stephens and Fiona MacMillan competed in the NRS event, held in memory of Amy Gillett.  The crit was a hotdog (up and back) along the main street of Lorne.  Both ladies did well to hold their own against top NRS riders.

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Bec was with the front group until 8km to go in the road race, when she was unhinged.  A great effort given she was racing with a fractured rib from a fall at King Valley NRS.

Amy’s UCI Gran Fondo – qualification event for the UCWT Championships, France 2017

Riders who competed in the Gran Fondo included Peter Quibell, Rob Mitchell, Nicole Butler, Glen Hutchinson, Damian Bovalino, and Paul Scouller.  Our major sponsor, Michael Hay (Pitcher Partners) also completed the event.

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Nic Butler looking a bit weiry after finishing 7th in her age group

Man and hound enjoying the festive kids ride

Man and hound enjoying the festive kids ride

Thousands of riders waiting to start

Thousands of riders waiting to start

"Hutchie" nervously smiling before the 2,000m of climbing started

“Hutchie” nervously smiling before the 2,000m of climbing started