Race Report Tour Coleraine

The Tour of Coleraine is a 4 Stage Tour held over two days and is known for it's undulating terrain (better know as HILLS).

The Stage details:Day1Stage 1 – 9.2km Time Trial

Stage 2 – 97km Road Race for A & B Grade – 72km Road Race Women

Day 2 Stage 3 – 66km Road Race All Grade

Stage 4 – Criterium 1.9km CircuitA Grade - 25 Laps

B Grade - 20 Laps

Women - 10 Laps

We had our full Elite Team all riding A Grade:Leigh Egan

Trent Stevenson

Todd Huggard

Ricky Peoples

Brendan Schultz

David Tozer

Josh Gundry

With Michael Hill in B Grade with a field of 60 riders and Radelle Berriman in the women's with a field of 18 riders.

Stage 1:

The weather conditions contributed to make the 9.2 km Time Trial a little tougher, as the teams had to contest with the gusting cross winds.The stage was approx 3km of down hill, with the last 6km a steady climb with a kick up towards the finish line.

A Grade results:

Min:sec

Brendan 10^th13:30

Trent 11^th13.35

Leigh13:44

Ricky13:53

Todd13:54

David14:08

Josh15:54

B Grade saw Michael place in the top 20

Michael 14:46

Women's had Radelle in 15^th

Radelle17:36

Stage 2:

The 97km Road Race for both A & B grade consisted of two loops of a 48 km circuit, with 2 King of the Mountains (KOM) per loop, the 1^st KOM being a very steep 1.6km climb, approx 10km into the race, followed by the next KOM at 18km for 3km, both climbs repeated on second lap at 58km and 66km mark.

A Grade saw a break of two riders before the 1^st climb, but the main bunch keep them at arms length and tried to keep the pace steady until the second lap.The second laps saw things start to break up on the 1^st climbs,but wemanaged to have Trent in the front group of 7 riders, who stayed away until it came to down to a sprint finish, in which Trent ran second.Our other rider mostly finished in the second group, 1.09 minutes down. Todd had an unfortunate clipping of wheels, causing him to drop from the bunch and seek repairs, but he still managed a strong recovery.

The afternoon saw us with Trent holding 6^th Position on General Classification

A Grade results:

hr:min:sec

Trent 2^nd2:27:20 6^th on GC

Leigh2:28:29

David2:28:29

Ricky2:34:14

Todd2:34:14

Brendan2:39:00

Michael continue his good form with retaining his position in the top 20 in B Grade, managing to finish in the main bunch, completed the same circuit as our A Grade riders

B Grade results:

Michael 2:39:08

The women's stage was a slightly altered course of 72km with only two climbs at 34km and 42km marks, Radelle managed to hold ground until the 1st climb, which saw the bunch split with the VIS, Drapac and Kathy Watt managing to get way.The lead bunch stayed clear with Radelle finishing in the second bunch, approx 5 minutes behind the leaders.

Women's results:

Radelle2:18:41

Stage 3:

66km Road Race with one marked hill climb at 14km and one at 56km which was left off the course mocha.

A grade saw a break early with two riders up the road, both of which played no threat to the over GC standings. As the race progress 5 other rider managed to get across and take the chasing gap out to 1 minute 43 seconds, David managed to make it across with the second group, who continue with this break until the finish. David managed to run 6^th overall in the stage and moved into 8^th position on GC, with Trent moving back to 9^th on GC.

A Grade results

Hr:min:sec

David 6^th1:41:178^th on GC 4:23:54

Trent1:43:009^th on GC 4:23.55

Leigh1:43:00GC 4:25:13

Ricky1:43:00GC 4:31:07

Todd1:43:00GC 4:31:08

Brendan1:43:00GC 4:35:30

B Grade had Michael continue with another bunch finish and continue to hold his top 20 ranking, noting that Michael completed the course 1 second behind the bunch time for A Grade.

B Grade Results:

Michael1:43:01

The women took to the course with a different approach with all 5 top GC riders sitting in the bunch and letting the others take the front and control the pace.The race was a bunch finish with Radelle finishing in the top 10.

Women's results:

Radelle2:04:30

Stage 4:

1.9km Criterium Circuit

A Grade started off with the TITANS lining the front for the 1^st 5 laps, having the race in their total control. After the first sprint the race settled with a few breaks getting away but being wheeled back.At the ½ way mark two rides managed a break, which was joint by two more riders in the coming laps, this continue out to a 55sec gap,with 5 laps go the chasing bunch lifted and brought gap back to 10sec on the line.

The overall Tour Winner was David Pell with the Titans retaining 2 riders in the Top Ten on General Classification

B Grade was a very similar event with Michael taking the front with 3 Laps to go, the bunch was quick to respond to Michael's attack and it came down to a bunch sprint with Michael hanging in there to take bunch time and retain his overall top 20 placing.

The women's race set a different pace with 8 riders managing to make a clear break early in the pieces and leaving the rest of the bunch to chase.Radelle missed the break but continue in fighting form, working hard to try and bring it back.The 8 rider break managed to stay clear, with Radelle finishing strong in the second bunch.

Our TITANS had a positive and fun weekend with some outstanding results.The whole Team really rode well, with a lot of personal goals for the Tour being achieved.

"GO TITANS"

Full race details can be view on www.colerainetour.com



Welcome Team Members Racing Calendar Results Coleraine Tour Mt Gambier 100 Mile Country Championships Sponsors Contact us Gallery	Race Report Tour Coleraine The Tour of Coleraine is a 4 Stage Tour held over two days and is known for it's undulating terrain (better know as HILLS). The Stage details:Day1Stage 1 – 9.2km Time Trial Stage 2 – 97km Road Race for A & B Grade – 72km Road Race Women Day 2 Stage 3 – 66km Road Race All Grade Stage 4 – Criterium 1.9km CircuitA Grade - 25 Laps B Grade - 20 Laps Women - 10 Laps We had our full Elite Team all riding A Grade:Leigh Egan Trent Stevenson Todd Huggard Ricky Peoples Brendan Schultz David Tozer Josh Gundry With Michael Hill in B Grade with a field of 60 riders and Radelle Berriman in the women's with a field of 18 riders. *Stage 1:* The weather conditions contributed to make the 9.2 km Time Trial a little tougher, as the teams had to contest with the gusting cross winds.The stage was approx 3km of down hill, with the last 6km a steady climb with a kick up towards the finish line. A Grade results: Min:sec Brendan 10^th13:30 Trent 11^th13.35 Leigh13:44 Ricky13:53 Todd13:54 David14:08 Josh15:54 B Grade saw Michael place in the top 20 Michael 14:46 Women's had Radelle in 15^th Radelle17:36 *Stage 2:* The 97km Road Race for both A & B grade consisted of two loops of a 48 km circuit, with 2 King of the Mountains (KOM) per loop, the 1^st KOM being a very steep 1.6km climb, approx 10km into the race, followed by the next KOM at 18km for 3km, both climbs repeated on second lap at 58km and 66km mark. A Grade saw a break of two riders before the 1^st climb, but the main bunch keep them at arms length and tried to keep the pace steady until the second lap.The second laps saw things start to break up on the 1^st climbs,but wemanaged to have Trent in the front group of 7 riders, who stayed away until it came to down to a sprint finish, in which Trent ran second.Our other rider mostly finished in the second group, 1.09 minutes down. Todd had an unfortunate clipping of wheels, causing him to drop from the bunch and seek repairs, but he still managed a strong recovery. The afternoon saw us with Trent holding 6^th Position on General Classification A Grade results: hr:min:sec Trent 2^nd2:27:20 6^th on GC Leigh2:28:29 David2:28:29 Ricky2:34:14 Todd2:34:14 Brendan2:39:00 Michael continue his good form with retaining his position in the top 20 in B Grade, managing to finish in the main bunch, completed the same circuit as our A Grade riders B Grade results: Michael 2:39:08 The women's stage was a slightly altered course of 72km with only two climbs at 34km and 42km marks, Radelle managed to hold ground until the 1st climb, which saw the bunch split with the VIS, Drapac and Kathy Watt managing to get way.The lead bunch stayed clear with Radelle finishing in the second bunch, approx 5 minutes behind the leaders. Women's results: Radelle2:18:41 *Stage 3:* 66km Road Race with one marked hill climb at 14km and one at 56km which was left off the course mocha. A grade saw a break early with two riders up the road, both of which played no threat to the over GC standings. As the race progress 5 other rider managed to get across and take the chasing gap out to 1 minute 43 seconds, David managed to make it across with the second group, who continue with this break until the finish. David managed to run 6^th overall in the stage and moved into 8^th position on GC, with Trent moving back to 9^th on GC. A Grade results Hr:min:sec David 6^th1:41:178^th on GC 4:23:54 Trent1:43:009^th on GC 4:23.55 Leigh1:43:00GC 4:25:13 Ricky1:43:00GC 4:31:07 Todd1:43:00GC 4:31:08 Brendan1:43:00GC 4:35:30 B Grade had Michael continue with another bunch finish and continue to hold his top 20 ranking, noting that Michael completed the course 1 second behind the bunch time for A Grade. B Grade Results: Michael1:43:01 The women took to the course with a different approach with all 5 top GC riders sitting in the bunch and letting the others take the front and control the pace.The race was a bunch finish with Radelle finishing in the top 10. Women's results: Radelle2:04:30 *Stage 4:* 1.9km Criterium Circuit A Grade started off with the TITANS lining the front for the 1^st 5 laps, having the race in their total control. After the first sprint the race settled with a few breaks getting away but being wheeled back.At the ½ way mark two rides managed a break, which was joint by two more riders in the coming laps, this continue out to a 55sec gap,with 5 laps go the chasing bunch lifted and brought gap back to 10sec on the line. The overall Tour Winner was David Pell with the Titans retaining 2 riders in the Top Ten on General Classification B Grade was a very similar event with Michael taking the front with 3 Laps to go, the bunch was quick to respond to Michael's attack and it came down to a bunch sprint with Michael hanging in there to take bunch time and retain his overall top 20 placing. The women's race set a different pace with 8 riders managing to make a clear break early in the pieces and leaving the rest of the bunch to chase.Radelle missed the break but continue in fighting form, working hard to try and bring it back.The 8 rider break managed to stay clear, with Radelle finishing strong in the second bunch. Our TITANS had a positive and fun weekend with some outstanding results.The whole Team really rode well, with a lot of personal goals for the Tour being achieved. *"GO TITANS"* Full race details can be view on www.colerainetour.com
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