NZ Classic Womens – Day 1 ITT
Photos thanks to Kirsty Kaihau
Simon Van Velthooven takes cup
Palmerston North cyclist Simon van Velthooven won the overall World Cup title in the kilo time trial at the UCI World Cup in London Saturday.
He finished third in the time trial but it was enough to win the overall honours after his second place in Cali, Columbia, his win at Beijing and third in London. He was 16th fastest in the opening lap but the fastest in the field over the middle 500m and came home solidly.
In the final of his preferred Keirin event however, van Velthooven slumped to sixth place with Great Britian’s Chris Hoy winning it.
Steve Stannard wins Wellington-to-Auckland Cycle Challenge
From the Manawatu Standard:
Fresh off a gruelling week in the New Zealand Cycle Classic in Manawatu last month, Massey University’s Steve Stannard won the Wellington-to-Auckland Cycle Challenge, which finished in Pukekohe on Saturday.
After taking the yellow leader’s jersey on the first day, Stannard relinquished it for only one day before he got it back and kept it for the rest of the tour. He finished in the bunch in the final stage, more than a minute ahead of the second-placed rider. To top off his successful week, he won the King of the Mountains category, which had been his original target.
Apparently Steve was doing it by himself with no help, having to ride from start to finish and then in between to the next start point. Quite an amazing ride for him!
la Femme Fun Ride – Late fee applies from tomorrow
A reminder to our female members, the late entry fee applies from Tuesday.
On a quick tally up the race entry pack and lunch come to more than what your entry fee is so definitely a good value event.
Entries can be done online.
Club ITT 15 Feb 2012
Photos thanks to Kirsty Kaihau