Kelly Cycle Coaching took a strong ParkTrent men’s and women’s team to Phillip Island, in conjunction with an Essendon SKODA team that included Rob Tigello (former Australian Road champion).

An early break in the Men’s A grade field featured Rob Tigello, Alistair Crameri, James Cummings, Angus Lyons and Cyrus Monk.  This break last 6-7 laps and as it was caught Tommy Nankervis, Cyrus Monk and two others went clear.  This group of 4 stayed clear and eventually split into two groups, with Tommy and Cyrus ahead by 30sec.

Cyrus finished 2nd about 10sec behind the solo finisher of Tommy Nankervis.

In the combined men’s B and masters category, Ewen Carter was our highest finisher in 12th place in a fast bunch kick.

The women had some success in the team trials with them winning their B and C grade events, respectively and 4th in the A grade.  Josie also sprinted to a top 10 in the road race held in wintery wet conditions, an hour after their time trial.  The women’s race had many attacks by Kara Richards, Harriet Smith and Bec Stephens (ParkTrent) but nothing stuck and it came down to a fast finishing sprint, won by Lisa Hanley (Hampton Cycles).

Well done to all riders who competed in very cold and damp conditions.

Below are some links to photos taken by Jim Morey.

Mens A grade are at: https://plus.google.com/photos/100217999354378425148/albums/6012519073281977889

Mens B & Masters:

https://plus.google.com/photos/100217999354378425148/albums/6012522706153051425

Womens:

https://plus.google.com/photos/100217999354378425148/albums/6012523548530190401

Club races:

https://plus.google.com/photos/100217999354378425148/albums/6012528694136610577