Michael Hale – Men’s CCCC Criterium Champion

Congratulations to Michael Hale who finished 2nd in the A grade criterium at Sandown yesterday.  First place went to Alex Morgan from Blackburn Club, with Michael being the first Carnegie rider across the line, only half a wheel from taking the win.  The club criterium win gives Micky the honor of racing with the Number 1 racing number for the next 12 months.  Awesome achievement Micky, and for someone who trains so hard, it is a well deserved victory.

Several Belgium track riders preparing for the upcoming World Track Championships came out to play at Sandown, so this win is even more impressive for this up and coming 17 year old.

And coach Helen, shook a few cobwebs out of her legs to get into the break in the Women’s criterium championships.  With 2 of the riders in the break being Belgium enduro’s preparing for the Track World Champs, along with reigning crit champ, Nicole Whitburn, Helen had her work cut out for her, just staying in the break and following the counter-attacks.

The Belgiums took the top 2 podium places.  Helen ended up 2nd in the club champs with Nicole retaining her title for another season.  Well done girls!

Also congratulations to Sean McIver who was promoted to A grade last night.  A great achievement since stepping up from C grade at the start of the season, Sean.