Torq Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic.

[2beeDammed]

http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/news/17697/Pollock-breaks-through-to-win-Warrnambool

Strong head wind and nine degrees and rain at the finish, this year was a hard cold wet day for those that finished. Mark O'brien, Rhys Pollock and Tom Robinson broke away around Camperdown. O'brien constantly attacked trying to drop the other two to avoid the sprint but got a rear puncture 12 km out. Battled hard and got back on, then went clear with Rhys. Rhys raced smart and out sprinted O'brien with 100m to go. Great effort guys !

 

[Tuarts]

Now for G-I!

 

[brianf7]

That is normal for Melbourne to Warrnambool Victoria in Spring Like the Audax250 km ride around the bay today it threw everything at us Rain Hail wind and sunshine. all in 7 hours.

 

[klmorgan]

great to see a good positive result for the race - a true australian wonder, and here is hoping that it continues to be around for many more years to come (and retain its title as the oldest one day race in the Southern Hemisphere).

 

[craig1985]

I know I'm going to do this race one day. Just a gut feeling.

 

[DAOTEC]

Since CyclingNews has no pictures with it's report, thought to post a view race pictures of this huge 30 year old happy TERMINATOR.

Look at those legs WoW

Honor Roll: 2003 Simon Gerrans

The race was first held in 1895. 50 riders entered, and only 7 finished.

The first race was won by Andrew Calder who received 2 hours’ start on the scratchmen. He took 11 hours, 44 minutes, 30 seconds for the 165-mile trip, and was reported to have “got through on eggs, milk, and beef extract".

95 years later, Olympic gold medallist Dean Woods clocked a stunningly-fast 5hours, 12 minutes, 26 seconds to set the course record.

 

[2beeDammed]

Ha laugh ! that's my daughter with the painted yellow tiger face in the bottom picture, my head must be behind his arm

 

[Sasquatch]

Steele Von Hoff is a name to look for in the future. Kid will be a pro in two years time.

 

[2beeDammed]

pdf of full results can be found here:

http://www.melbournetowarrnambool.com/cyclingclassic/documents/m2w-classic-results-2010.pdf




Classic Results
THE TORQ MELBOURNE TO WARRNAMBOOL CYCLING CLASSIC 2010
FINAL RESULTS

Final results for the Torq Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic have become available:


THE TORQ MELBOURNE TO WARRNAMBOOL CYCLING CLASSIC 2010
Saturday, 16 October 2010

TOP TEN RESULTS

1. POLLOCK, Rhys
Rider Number: 9
Team: Drapac Professional Cycling
State: New South Wales
Grade: A
Time: 7.49.40

2. O’BRIEN, Mark
Rider Number: 32
Team: RACE Fenton Green
State: Victoria
Grade: A
Time: 7.49.43

3. ROBINSON, Thomas
Rider Number: 5
Team: Genesys Wealth Advisors
State: Tasmania
Grade: A
Time: 7.49.57

4. LEWIS, Joseph
Rider Number: 11
Team: Drapac Professional Cycling
State: New South Wales
Grade: A
Time: 7.53.15

5. McLEOD, Brian
Rider Number: 20
Team: Team Budget Forklifts
State: Queensland
Grade: A
Time: 7.53.25

6. PELL, David
Rider Number: 8
Team: Drapac Professional Cycling
State: Victoria
Grade: A
Time: 7.53.26

7. MALONE, Alexander
Rider Number: 47
Team: Team Torq
State: New South Wales
Grade: A
Time: 7.53.26

8. TEHAN, Will
Rider Number: 123
Team: 882 3YB Radio
State: Victoria
Grade: B
Time: 7.53.29

9. VON HOFF, Steele
Rider Number: 4
Team: Genesys Wealth Advisors
State: Victoria
Grade: A
Time: 7.53.36

10. MITCHELL, Nicholas
Rider Number: 64
Team: Sew Eurodrive
State: Victoria
Grade: A
Time: 7.53.36

King of the Mountains: David Pell VIC

Sprint Championship: Thomas Palmer ACT

First Warrnambool Rider: Luke Aggett VIC

B Grade: Joel Stearnes TAS

C Grade: Scott Keating VIC

D Grade: Russell Leary QLD

200km Victorian Championship: Mark O’Brien VIC

 

[craig1985]

Steele von Hoff is a fantastic name IMO.