After the first 3 events in the banks thargo South West Series, the leader board has widened out quite a bit.
Darren Earl from Mt Gambier has a 6 point lead from Richard Schilling also a Mt Gambier rider.
The Next Event In the South West Series will be the Soldiers Memorial on Anzac day at Mount Gambier.
As with the Frank long the race is around 40km and the prize pool exceeds $1000.
With 2 riders from Mt Gambier on the top of the leader board and the solders clashing with the Coleraine tour, it would be expected that the lead held by Earl will be widened.
CLICK ON COMMENTS BELOW FOR THE ENTIRE SOUTH WEST SERIES POINTS TABLE.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
The Maquarie Camperdown Classic
On Saturday 10th April 2010 Camperdown held its first event in the 2010 Banks Thargo South West Series, the Maquarie Camperdown Classic.
64 riders turned out on an overcast day with moderate winds, at the start of the race "ideal conditions"
The handicapper divided the field into 7 bunches and 1 lone limit rider with a 30 minute start on scratch.
The 4 middle bunches were large bunches with numbers between 10 & 16 riders in each.
Scratch with only 4 riders had a hard task chasing 2&1/2 minutes to block with 7 riders who inturn had an equally hard task chasing a 2 minute gap to a bunch of 13 riders.
The course was out to the Cobden loop for 3 laps of an undulating and trying course.
Scratch lost David Tozer (Puncture) early on, making the task of catching block almost impossible.
Block caught 3rd scratch about half way through the race then a bunch with around 20 riders were chasing the largest bunch of 16 (4th scratch) once this catch was made it looked as though the block bunch would take who ever could "hold on" to the finishline.
On the third lap of the race heavy rain and strong crosswind greeted the riders as they rode the fast downhill section, then sharp turn into Cobden.
The 18 minute bunch starting with 10 riders had combined well, only losing 3 riders well into the third lap still had quite a gap to the fast moving "block" bunch.
The 18 minute bunch lost 2 more riders on the uphill section just before the final turn to the home straight into the fast "down hill tail wind" finishline at Camperdown.
At the same time the block bunch was within 500 metres looking to catch.
The outmarkers with Darren Earl,Chris Odonnel, Monica Kelly, Steve Kelly and John Cranwell stayed organised and held out to the line.
Earl taking first to chris odonnel second then Monica Kelly in a close 3rd.
Xavier Gstrien crossed the line 12 seconds after the winners to once again take fastest time riding from block.
Once again a well organised and well attended race at Camperdown, Presentations were held post Race at the Hamden Hotel.
Final placings 1 D Earl Mtg, 2 C Odonnel mtg, 3 M kelly hor, 4 S Kelly hor, 5th & Fastest Xavier Gstrien Camperdown, 6 L Nolte ptl, 7 Cirian Conaught Blrt, 8 J Cranwell mtg, 9 R Boydle cpd, 10 Jason Smith cpd.
64 riders turned out on an overcast day with moderate winds, at the start of the race "ideal conditions"
The handicapper divided the field into 7 bunches and 1 lone limit rider with a 30 minute start on scratch.
The 4 middle bunches were large bunches with numbers between 10 & 16 riders in each.
Scratch with only 4 riders had a hard task chasing 2&1/2 minutes to block with 7 riders who inturn had an equally hard task chasing a 2 minute gap to a bunch of 13 riders.
The course was out to the Cobden loop for 3 laps of an undulating and trying course.
Scratch lost David Tozer (Puncture) early on, making the task of catching block almost impossible.
Block caught 3rd scratch about half way through the race then a bunch with around 20 riders were chasing the largest bunch of 16 (4th scratch) once this catch was made it looked as though the block bunch would take who ever could "hold on" to the finishline.
On the third lap of the race heavy rain and strong crosswind greeted the riders as they rode the fast downhill section, then sharp turn into Cobden.
The 18 minute bunch starting with 10 riders had combined well, only losing 3 riders well into the third lap still had quite a gap to the fast moving "block" bunch.
The 18 minute bunch lost 2 more riders on the uphill section just before the final turn to the home straight into the fast "down hill tail wind" finishline at Camperdown.
At the same time the block bunch was within 500 metres looking to catch.
The outmarkers with Darren Earl,Chris Odonnel, Monica Kelly, Steve Kelly and John Cranwell stayed organised and held out to the line.
Earl taking first to chris odonnel second then Monica Kelly in a close 3rd.
Xavier Gstrien crossed the line 12 seconds after the winners to once again take fastest time riding from block.
Once again a well organised and well attended race at Camperdown, Presentations were held post Race at the Hamden Hotel.
Final placings 1 D Earl Mtg, 2 C Odonnel mtg, 3 M kelly hor, 4 S Kelly hor, 5th & Fastest Xavier Gstrien Camperdown, 6 L Nolte ptl, 7 Cirian Conaught Blrt, 8 J Cranwell mtg, 9 R Boydle cpd, 10 Jason Smith cpd.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Banks Thargo Leader Board
After the first 2 of the Banks Thargo South West series races .
Laurie Paltrgidge from Port Fairy currently holds the leaders jersey as Laurie place highest on both days for his 29 points.
TO SEE LEADER BOARD CLICK ON 1 COMMENTS BELOW THIS POST.
The winners from each race both did not finish the other event relegating them to equal 5th with 25 points.
As the board shows it will take a few more events to break up the leaders, currently there is 29 in the top 10, that will change as we progress into the 15 events.
Unfortunatelly we have only had 2 female competitors at this stage, anne hocking wears the leaders jersey in the females section just by completeing her respective event.
To get the jersey consistency is the key, and as the "Travelling" Starts it will be interesting to see
how things pan out.
Cheers & See you all at the Camperdown Classic on April 10th
**WITH 13 MORE SOUTH WEST SERIES EVENTS THERE IS STILL PLENTY OF EVENTS TO CATCH UP WITH THE CURRENT LEADERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Laurie Paltrgidge from Port Fairy currently holds the leaders jersey as Laurie place highest on both days for his 29 points.
TO SEE LEADER BOARD CLICK ON 1 COMMENTS BELOW THIS POST.
The winners from each race both did not finish the other event relegating them to equal 5th with 25 points.
As the board shows it will take a few more events to break up the leaders, currently there is 29 in the top 10, that will change as we progress into the 15 events.
Unfortunatelly we have only had 2 female competitors at this stage, anne hocking wears the leaders jersey in the females section just by completeing her respective event.
To get the jersey consistency is the key, and as the "Travelling" Starts it will be interesting to see
how things pan out.
Cheers & See you all at the Camperdown Classic on April 10th
**WITH 13 MORE SOUTH WEST SERIES EVENTS THERE IS STILL PLENTY OF EVENTS TO CATCH UP WITH THE CURRENT LEADERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glen Cook & Greg Gleeson
A successful start to the Banks thargo South west series was held at Warrnambool on the weekend.
With Fine weather mid 20's and slight winds conditions were ideal for good racing.
The Glen cook held on saturday the 13th of March saw a field of 57 starters.
The field was divided into 5 large bunches and a smaller bunch of 3 on limit.
The course Framlingham Forrest then 4 laps of the falls circuit.
in the early stages of the race it looked as though the fourth scratch bunch or the 3rd scratch bunch would get up.
Both Bunches were working well and holding good speeds, as were the back markers.
Third Scratch caught the 4th scratch bunch and held the rest of the field off for the win.
Matt Lane (WRN) took line honours closely followed by Richard Schilling (MTG)
Scratch crossed the line soon after with David tozer (PTF) taking fastest time.
final placings; 1 Matt Lane wrn, 2 Richard Schilling mtg, 3 Roland Evans ham, 4Larry McArthy wrn, 5 Wayne hately cpd, 6 Mark Hyland wrn, 7 Nick Lee, 8 Clive Coomber wrn, 9 Laurie paltridge ptf, 10 Geoff Mclaren wrn. Fastest David tozer ptf.
With Fine weather mid 20's and slight winds conditions were ideal for good racing.
The Glen cook held on saturday the 13th of March saw a field of 57 starters.
The field was divided into 5 large bunches and a smaller bunch of 3 on limit.
The course Framlingham Forrest then 4 laps of the falls circuit.
in the early stages of the race it looked as though the fourth scratch bunch or the 3rd scratch bunch would get up.
Both Bunches were working well and holding good speeds, as were the back markers.
Third Scratch caught the 4th scratch bunch and held the rest of the field off for the win.
Matt Lane (WRN) took line honours closely followed by Richard Schilling (MTG)
Scratch crossed the line soon after with David tozer (PTF) taking fastest time.
final placings; 1 Matt Lane wrn, 2 Richard Schilling mtg, 3 Roland Evans ham, 4Larry McArthy wrn, 5 Wayne hately cpd, 6 Mark Hyland wrn, 7 Nick Lee, 8 Clive Coomber wrn, 9 Laurie paltridge ptf, 10 Geoff Mclaren wrn. Fastest David tozer ptf.
Greg Gleeson
Sunday March 14th the "Greg Gleeson" was held once again with favourable conditions.
41 riders turned out for this event and the field was divided once again into 6 bunches.
The course Wangoom-Warrumyea-Falls-Wurrumyea-Wangoom.
Things looked very similar to theprevious days racing with the exception of the 4th scratch bunch gaining strength with the inclusion of Scot Noonan.
once again the 4th scratch bunch & 3rd scratch bunch looked like the two most likely bunches to get up.
3rd scratch picked up the next bunch about the same time second scartch and 3rd scratch came together, however the outmarkers had held enough time to take the win.
Cris Jehu from colac was the form sprinter in this bunch and took line honours.
Placings, 1 Cris Jehu clc, 2 wayne collins wrn, 3 Scot noonan Mt Gambier, 4 Laurie paltridge ptf, 5 Robert Boydel wrn, 6 Darren earl mtg, 7 Goeff Mclaren wrn, 8 clive coomber cpd, 9 darren Sheldon ham, 10 Barry Warren wrn
fastest time went to Brian mcnamara from warrnambool.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
2010 Banks Thargo South West Series
The 2010 banks thargo South West Series will be kicking off on March 13th At Warrnambool.
Warrnambool is holding a double header on that weekend.
Saturday 13th march the "Glenn Cook" Approximatelly 68km. Starting at the Wangoom reserve at 2.00pm Vic. Time.
Sunday The "Greg Gleeson" 57km 11.00 am start Vic. time.
Junior Racing will be held on both Days.
Noms to Seniors mhyland@sjwbool.balrt.catholic.edu.au
Juniors deslane@hotmail.com
As soon as all participating clubs set their South West Series dates I will post a Callender on this spot.
Cheers
Good luck to all participating in this years events
Warrnambool is holding a double header on that weekend.
Saturday 13th march the "Glenn Cook" Approximatelly 68km. Starting at the Wangoom reserve at 2.00pm Vic. Time.
Sunday The "Greg Gleeson" 57km 11.00 am start Vic. time.
Junior Racing will be held on both Days.
Noms to Seniors mhyland@sjwbool.balrt.catholic.edu.au
Juniors deslane@hotmail.com
As soon as all participating clubs set their South West Series dates I will post a Callender on this spot.
Cheers
Good luck to all participating in this years events
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Banks Thargo Wines South West Series Summary
The 2009 Banks Thargo South West Series has been an outstanding success this year.
With 195 different Riders from over 12 clubs participating through out the season.
Stuart Robinson has emerged the outright winner of the series with 285 points in total.
Stuart a fitting jersey holder in his return year has been the most consistent performer of the year.
His win came down to the line with Matty Gstrien from camperdown finishing just a few points behind after the final race.
Monica Kelly from Horsham also a worthy winner of the females jersey coming 12th overall in the series as well.
The Most successful club was Mount Gambier having 47 club members participating throughout the series, Hamilton came a close second only 32 points behind, while Hamilton had a smaller amount of competitors they had a very successful year with 6 of their riders finishing in the top 10, Port Fairy came 3rdthen camperdown came in 4th.
Next year we need to get a few more Mount riders and Camperdown riders to travel and we will have quite large fields at each event!
With over 195 participants there is a large pool of riders to draw from for any club promoting an event.
I can see no reason at all why there couldnt be over 100 riders at a few of next years events, perhaps the 1 casterton 40, 2 june long weekend or 3 anzac day where there is 1 hard race, 2 good weekend 3 good prizemoney along with the frank long.
Any way thats a thaught for individual clubs to keep in mind for next year each event in the South West series has been a good event, all for different reasons.
The last event the Camperdown Classic has the best finish of any event in the South West Series! the finish alone is reason enough to put it on next years must do list!
To all Clubs that have hosted races well done and to all participants in the events well done.
I know there are a few more mount Gambier Riders that are keen to travel to quite a few more events next year.
If any one can think of a way to get all 195 riders at the same place on the same day let us know, then we will have a race!
I will post the final points table for both riders and clubs soon.
With 195 different Riders from over 12 clubs participating through out the season.
Stuart Robinson has emerged the outright winner of the series with 285 points in total.
Stuart a fitting jersey holder in his return year has been the most consistent performer of the year.
His win came down to the line with Matty Gstrien from camperdown finishing just a few points behind after the final race.
Monica Kelly from Horsham also a worthy winner of the females jersey coming 12th overall in the series as well.
The Most successful club was Mount Gambier having 47 club members participating throughout the series, Hamilton came a close second only 32 points behind, while Hamilton had a smaller amount of competitors they had a very successful year with 6 of their riders finishing in the top 10, Port Fairy came 3rdthen camperdown came in 4th.
Next year we need to get a few more Mount riders and Camperdown riders to travel and we will have quite large fields at each event!
With over 195 participants there is a large pool of riders to draw from for any club promoting an event.
I can see no reason at all why there couldnt be over 100 riders at a few of next years events, perhaps the 1 casterton 40, 2 june long weekend or 3 anzac day where there is 1 hard race, 2 good weekend 3 good prizemoney along with the frank long.
Any way thats a thaught for individual clubs to keep in mind for next year each event in the South West series has been a good event, all for different reasons.
The last event the Camperdown Classic has the best finish of any event in the South West Series! the finish alone is reason enough to put it on next years must do list!
To all Clubs that have hosted races well done and to all participants in the events well done.
I know there are a few more mount Gambier Riders that are keen to travel to quite a few more events next year.
If any one can think of a way to get all 195 riders at the same place on the same day let us know, then we will have a race!
I will post the final points table for both riders and clubs soon.
Camperdown Classic
The final event in the South West series, the "Camperdown Classic" was held on the 3rd of october 2009.
The event a fitting final for the South West Series, a demanding course with a finish more suited to the Climbers and stronger riders.
The climbs ath the final few km's of the event up Sadlers road and Caravan park hills decided the placings for the event and ensured if there were to be a sprint it would be only a very select few contesting the win.
The field was divided into 5 bunches, and as with all of this years South West Series events the marks set by the handicapper were well set.
Although the outmarkers broke up the remaining bunches stayed together and worked well
The entire field had not come together with only 5km to go but scratch and second scratch had the leading bunch of 4 riders in their sight.
Dispite a gallant effort from these outmarkers including series leader Stuart Robinson second scratch had the strength to close that gap and Luke Agget from Port Fairy took line honours just catching in the final climb.
Placings, 1st Luke Agget Port Fairy, 2nd Travis Greening , 3rd Rohan Creed, 4th Roland Evans, 5th Stuart Robinson, 6th Laurie Peak, 7th Grant Oats, 8th David Tozer, 9th Simon Walsh, 10th Laurie Paltridge.
The event a fitting final for the South West Series, a demanding course with a finish more suited to the Climbers and stronger riders.
The climbs ath the final few km's of the event up Sadlers road and Caravan park hills decided the placings for the event and ensured if there were to be a sprint it would be only a very select few contesting the win.
The field was divided into 5 bunches, and as with all of this years South West Series events the marks set by the handicapper were well set.
Although the outmarkers broke up the remaining bunches stayed together and worked well
The entire field had not come together with only 5km to go but scratch and second scratch had the leading bunch of 4 riders in their sight.
Dispite a gallant effort from these outmarkers including series leader Stuart Robinson second scratch had the strength to close that gap and Luke Agget from Port Fairy took line honours just catching in the final climb.
Placings, 1st Luke Agget Port Fairy, 2nd Travis Greening , 3rd Rohan Creed, 4th Roland Evans, 5th Stuart Robinson, 6th Laurie Peak, 7th Grant Oats, 8th David Tozer, 9th Simon Walsh, 10th Laurie Paltridge.
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