Kelly Cycle Coaching athlete Drew Morey, has been chasing a State title since he started with KCC in 2010.  As a athlete who was smaller in stature compared to his peers, it has taken him 4 years to develop the horsepower and ability to do what he did on Saturday.

Well done Drew Man!!!  Several of Drew’s Park Trent team mates also had fantastic rides, with Angus Lyons finishing only 2sec behind Drew in 2nd place.  Jayden “Coops” Cooper also had his best ever State Champs TT, finishing in 6th place.  New to cycling, Paddy Burt showed he is talent to finish 10th, only 2/100 of a second of 9th, whilst David Randall, finished just behind in 12th place.

Please find below Drew’s report:

After having had a rest week after racing Nationals a few weeks ago, Helen and I formulated a programme for the remaining few weeks till states to get my form back up. Everything was going along smoothing, getting in the right balance of intensity in on the time trial bike and road bike. The weekend before the start of the States, I twisted my back awkwardly and was unable to move the following morning due to the pain. I certainly attempted to get packed and ready to leave for the Melbourne to Ballarat handicap race that was planned, but couldn’t move my back in any direction without severe pain meaning I was unable to race.  The Melbourne to Ballarat was scheduled to be my last solid hit out.

After a visit to the physio, and a call to Helen, my back was bearable and a new lead up plan was thought out.  The next day my back improved enough to get on the ergo and do some high cadence efforts. Throughout the week we introduced a medium intensity day on Tuesday, and a tough intensity session for Wednesday, resting Thursday and opening the system on the Friday before the title.

The revised plan worked, with me feeling strong on the morning of the Time Trial.  I warmed up well, and felt strong at the start of the time trial. I ensured that my head was down and shoulders were in to be as aerodynamic as possible.

After a lengthy wait for results, I was really happy to see that all my and Helens hard work to plan out sessions and work around obstacle had worked, having won the race. It was awesome to know that after 4 years of trying, I was able to take out a state title. It was also great to have team mate Angus Lyons also on the podium in 2^nd place. Thanks to Bob and Helen for all the ongoing support.  Also a very special thanks to our main sponsors Park Trent Properties and Ventou clothing.

Essendon SKODA team rider, Mark Kelly is showing his all round ability with a 9th place in the TT.  Mark having recently finished 10th at the National U19 Road champs is now developing in all facets of cycling.

Eloise finished 3rd today in the TT	U19 riders warming up
"Coops" looking relaxed on the rollers	Vic concentrating at the task at hand

In the girls U19 event, Victoria Snibson finished 2nd behind Ruby Greg-Hurtig, whilst newcomer Eloise Vaughan finished 3rd, her first State medal and her first ever time trial event using aero bars.

Paddy Burt finished 10th	Mark Kelly was 9th in the TT
Two time Australian Uphill TT Champ, Angus finished 2nd	Drew looking aero as he takes the TT title
Angus congratulates his team mate Drew, on his performance	The podium, Oscar Stevenson 3rd, Drew Morey 1st, Angus Lyons 2nd