Masters, In this week’s Bleat;
- Sutton Super Series – Criterium Round 3 – Saturday 3 June
- Upcoming Race – Tonelli Handicap
“Every win is special, and I’m just grateful to be able to achieve this one”, he said, “and it’ll stay in my memories for the rest of my life.” – Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) – winner Giro d’Italia 2023
Sutton Super Series – Criterium Round 3
Round three of the super series will be held this Saturday. Weather will be dry, partly cloudy with the normal breeze blowing. The race will be a points race, which involves sprints on every second lap.Three points will be awarded for first, two for second and one for third with double points on the final sprint. The trick to riding a points race is not to let the leaders get away after the sprint, as that could lead to a race-defining gap. Even if you don’t consider yourself a sprinter, it’s important to get behind a strong rider on the straight so they can drag you along with little effort, then after crossing the line don’t back off but keep pushing on until up with the leaders. Of course, this is also a great time to launch a counter-attack. Riders with no numbers will get zero points so make sure you wear your race number.
Direction clockwise.
13.30 – C/D 40 mins + 1 lap
14.20 – E/F/G – 30 mins + 1 lap
15.00 – A/B – 50 mins + 1 lap
Here’s the point score so far for the top three in each grade. Remember that riders completing in all six races will get a bonus 12 points.
A grade
Tiffen, Gerrard 10
Griffiths, Stua 10
Bridge, John 9
B grade
Davies, Michael 10
Sowter, Todd 8
Tozer, Craig 8
C grade
McLenaghan, Toby 20 (Now B grade)
Jolly, Tim 16
Bryant, Krusty 8
D grade
Taylor, Mark 20
Hanbury, Mick 14
Taylor, Shirley 12
E grade
Morton, Ian 11
Stephens, Sarah 8
Powell, Sue 6
F grade
Lowe, Liz 12
Copeland, Chris 8
Calderwood, Col 6
Rob Langridge – Race committee
RACING – upcoming
Saturday 17 June, 1.30pm – Uriarra Homestead – Tonelli Handicap
Vacant – Race Director and x 3 ETCs – if you can assist the Club then please email the race.committee@actvets.cc
Format: Uriarra Homestead
Uriarra Homestead – Uphill to Short turn before the climb – downhill to top of Uriarra Crossing – back up to Homestead. 3 laps for a handicap.
Description: Tonelli Handicap
Directions: Assemble at Uriarra Rd / Brindabella Rd, T-Junction. From North Canberra slightly faster Coppins crossing & right onto Uriarra Road. From Sth Canberra follow Cotter Road down to bridge crossing, turn right onto Brindabella Road.
