Results: Benwerrin - June 20th, 2009
26 riders braved the tough ascent of Benwerrin from Deans Marsh in the club inaugural hill climb TT. As the car indicated the course was 12.3 km that climbed to a maximum of 427metres above sea level. Local coach and cycling stalwart Donna Rae-Szalinski also had a training camp in town for the girl in the National Talent ID squad so it was great to see a number of girls racing as well.
Conditions ended up being perfect with a slight tail wind and no rain. (At least until we had finished). Some very slick time where posted with the top three in both the men and women only separated by less then 19 seconds.
As the last rider crossed the line the heavens opened which made the descent back to Deans Marsh less than enjoyable.
All in all and good enjoyable day was had by all. Thanks to the Marshalls, Donna and the girls for coming down and Simon for some great snaps.
Results:
Mens:
| Place | Name | Time | Ave Speed |
| 1 | Paul Blackborrow | 24.23 | 30.27 kph |
| 2 | James Stokie | 24.27 | 30.18 kph |
| 3 | Daniel Wilson | 24.30 | 30.13 kph |
| 4 | Steve Young | 25.13 | 29.27 kph |
| 5 | Greg Stewart | 25.18 | 29.17 kph |
| 6 | John McDonald HCC | 25.40 | 28.75 kph |
| 7 | Cameron Stewart | 25.45 | 28.66 kph |
| 8 | Rudy Schmidt | 25.48 | 28.64 kph |
| 9 | Brad Yound | 25.51 | 28.55 kph |
| 10 | James FitzGerald | 26.17 | 28.08 kph |
| 11 | John Burtt | 27.55 | 26.44 kph |
| 12 | William McConnell | 28.52 | 25.57 kph |
| 13 | Laurence Kop | 29.45 | 24.81 kph |
| 14 | Brian Happ | 30.37 | 24.10 kph |
| 15 | Vincent Glynn | 35.40 | 20.69 kph |
Womens:
| Place | Name | Time | Ave Speed |
| 1 | Carly Light | 25.30 | 28.94 kph |
| 2 | Bronwyn Ryan | 25.49 | 28.59 kph |
| 3 | Sarah Roy | 26.29 | 27.87 kph |
| 4 | Kendelle Hodges | 26.48 | 27.54 kph |
| 5 | Alex Carle | 26.50 | 27.53 kph |
| 6 | Anna Sutton | 27.00 | 27.33 kph |
| 7 | Susan Alway | 27.19 | 27.02 kph |
| 8 | Rebecca Halliday | 27.36 | 26.74 kph |
| 9 | Sally Robbins | 28.30 | 25.89 kph |
| 10 | Jessamy Hosking | 28.41 | 25.73 kph |
| 11 | Susan Norton (3 day permit) | 33.47 | 21.85 kp |
Numbers where down a little as a few of the club riders where saving their legs for the Country Championships that were due to take place the next day in Newstead. Geelong had some great success with the following club members achieve podium results :
Elite Womens
- Felicity Wilson – 2nd place
Womens U17
- Natasha Langedyk – 2nd place
Mens Masters (category 3)
- James Stokie – 2nd place
Mens Masters (category 5)
- Greg Stewart – 2nd place
Full results from the Country Champs aren’t available at the moment but I am also informed that Darren Gray finished in 4th place in his category. Others to attend James Langedyk who finished in the main pack of the elite race and Mark Bellew who performed at his usual high level.Full results and race report to follow.
Benwerrin TT Picture Gallery:
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