STAGE WINS IN FRANCE AND THE US
It has been once of the most successful weeks in 2012 for Canberra cyclists. It all started when Chloe Hosking won Stage 5 of La Route De France. The Stage win kept her into second place on the young rider classification and 13th overall (after 5 stages).
Across the Atlantic, two Canberra riders also enjoyed success at the Tour of Utah. UnitedHealthcare's Rory Sutherland won the opening stage and with it the yellow jersey. Young Canberra rider Michael Matthews, refusing to be outdone, won Stage 3. He managed to hang on after his 5 rider breakaway got caught on the final climb. That is Michael Matthew's second win for the season.
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| Chloe Hosking - Stage 5 win |
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| Rory being interviewed after winning first stage |
NO LUCK FOR CAROLINE BUCHANAN OR REBECCA HENDERSON
There was a huge expectation on Caroline Buchanan to win a medal. She was one of the favourites. The whole of Canberra was talking about her chances of winning gold. Unfortunately, after strong run of results in the qualifiying races and the semi-final, Caroline has a nightmare final. She ended up finishing 5th. After the race Buchanan said "My house has burnt down, my brother has broken his neck, I've had setbacks in my life before but nothing compares to this."
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| Caroline Buchanan reflecting on what could have been |
Lets hope were see Buchanan climb back on the BMX bike and heads for Rio in 2016.
Rebecca Henderson did not start with women's mountain biking race with any aspirations of winning a medal. She was the youngest rider in the field. Just competing in the event was a real achievement. But in the end, it was all about the Olympic experience. Rio 2016 is where Rebeccca will be setting her sights for Olympic success.
The 20 year old was dropped from the start and struggled to keep up with the elite women riders. She came in 25th place. After crossing the line, Henderson said that "This is only the beginning for me."
WEEKLY UPDATE OF RACES AND RESULTS
Rory Sutherland (UnitedHealthcare) - Continuing in the Tour of Utah. Did not have a good stage 5 race and slipped from 19th spot to 51st after 5 stages. Winner of the first stage and second in the sprint jersey competition.
Michael Matthews (Rabobank) - Sitting in 65th spot in the Tour of Utah. Currently leading the sprint classification with one stage win and a fourth place in Stage 4.
Nathan Haas (Garmin-Sharp) - Not having the best time at the Tour of Utah. Sitting in 101st spot after five stages.
Chloe Hosking (Team Specialized-Lululemon) - Unfortunately did not start Stage 7 of La Route De France. Had a successful race after winning Stage 5 brunch sprint.
Michael Rogers (Team Sky) - Expected to start the Clasica Ciclista San Sebastian on 14 August after a short break due to the Olympics and TDF campaign.
Fabio Calabria (Team Type 1-Sanofi ) - Raced in Italy at the G.P. Citta di Camaiore but with no success. Managed to get a Team Type 1-Sanofi rider into the top 10.
Adam Phelan (u23 Australian National Team) - No success at the Trofeo Internazionale Bastianelli last week. Although he helped teams Freiberg and McCarthy into 3nd and 4rd spots.
The Tour of the Great South Coast starts on 15 August 2012 in the Victorian town of Portland. Canberra cyclists (or linked to Canberra team) racing in the event include:
Stuart Shaw - Drapac Professional Cycling
Ben Hill - RBS Morgans
Joe Lewis - RBS Morgans
Marc Williams - Team Budget Forklifts
William Lind - Suzuki-Trek
Tim Cameron - Suzuki-Trek
Ivan Michelin-Beard - Suzuki-Trek
Damien Wright - Suzuki-Trek
Mitchell Pearson - Suzuki-Trek
Mitchell Flynn - Suzuki-Trek
Brendan Johnston - Suzuki-Trek
Jamie Lacey - Suzuki-Trek
Etienne Blumstein-Jones - Glenelg Shire
LOCAL RACING
Yesterday Canberra Cycling Club held the 2012 edition of the Iron Mike race. The CCC publicised the widely in the press and media. Unfortunately, the race was greeted with some criticism on local website Riot-ACT because of reduced speed limits that were in place for the race.
While it was a sunny day, the winds was blowing at up to 40kms at times. A real challenge for cyclists.
Results have not been updated. Once updated, they should be found here.
http://www.canberracyclingclub.org.au/events/details.asp?IntContId=1680&IntCatId=33
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