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MELO VELO TEAM SERIES – RACE 3 – SUN OCT 28 – RIDE ON TOUR OF MR ROADS

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ToMR 2018 report

With a good mix of youth and masters, SWCC Racing set out with the intent to be competitive in Cat 3 and enjoy good company on and off the bikes.

Stage 1. Team Time Trial. Balingup - Nannup. 41k. 465m climbing.
Suspicions of sandbagging were dispatched as Bradley and Lowen set solid tempo up the numerous short climbs while the seniors found their legs. By midway, the machine was smoothly rolling and an honest ave speed of 39.85 was posted over the 41k with 465m of climbing. Times were so close across Cat 2 & 3, it was a lottery, but SWCC finished exactly as planned, high in Cat 3.

Stage 2. Nannup - Greenbushes. 51k. 835m climbing.
As the three senior squad members were planning an easier day, Leon was even seen unusually sporting gloves, purportedly to help grip his craft beer and avoid cigar burns.
Wide boys Iain and Jarred Helyt (BCC) rode tempo on the front to dissuade any early attacks on the initial 2.5k climb. As the gradient relented, the speed increased above 40kph, reeling in numerous Cat 2 riders.
Leon achieved a heart rate spike as two riders clashed in front, causing him to go bush for gravel riding at 45kph on tubular tyres. But with a big grin after the steep winding descent to Marranup Ford, Leon rejoined his team mates, and having already spilt his beer, set off with Lowen, Iain and Jaiden in case of problems for leader Bradley. The star rider showed his class by finishing second on the stage, swiftly followed by the others inside the top 20, averaging 34.5kph for the stage. Cold drinks at the race village duly served as appropriate to age.

Stage 3. Nannup - Nannup. 109k. 1062m climbing.
Leading the category into the final day, SWCC Racing were in good shape, but with so many points at stake, would have to be vigilant.
Cat 3 seemed reluctant to race until Suez Rd, but with all the team riding at the front of the peloton, SWCC continually covered all attacks with Bradley instigating things.
By the time rolling Mowen Rd was ending, the peloton was split and ragged, peppered with B grade riders and Bradley in the lead group. After the covering of so many attacks by Lowen and Jaiden, it was down to the three Diesels to charge over the final climb for the crucial 4th rider position.
At the corner of Vasse Highway, only a select group of 20 remained, with SWCC sporting 4 riders. Into the final corner Marten, Leon and Iain were lined up, but Leon's huge stomp on the pedals dislodged his chain. A helpful whack on the back from his teammate gave momentum to flick the chain back on, and although Midland had passed into the maximum fourth rider points, SWCC had done enough to finish ahead of all other teams averaging 37.5kph for the stage.
Combining Bradley's fourth place on the stage, and the teams second place, SWCC Racing had secured the Category win over Passmore Cycles by 8 points.

Many thanks to all at South West Cycle Club for your support, and of course our sponsors Bindi - Australia's Favourite Nutrition Full of Beanz Coffee Sokhyte and RIDE WA

A massive thank you to all at ToMR including Brendon, Rebecca and all the team.

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