by Rob Monk LaTrobe Valley hardman Chris Joustra usually complains at the end of Warragul Cycling club races that they are too short. “Real bike races are at least 100 kilometers long,” he says. We grew tired of his objections and decided to grant his wish. Sure that others would …
By Rob Monk 27/09/2019 The major handicap race of the year for the Warragul Cycling Club is the Tim McArdle Handicap. This was the 16th running of the trophy race. Some riders target the race, hiding their form under a bushel in the weeks leading up to race in the …
Clear skies and nasty winds By Peter MacDonald Saturday saw the 3rd race of the WCC Frankie’s Handicap series return to the Darnum circuit. Once again an excellent field with close to 30 starters handing their fate somewhat to the handicapper. Fine weather greeted the riders, but a nasty 25-35km …
WCC Individual Time Trial Champs was run and won this weekend!! Congratulations Jason Laird!! 🏆🏆 It was a close race with Paul Yeatman in the hot-seat for a bit. He got rolled by 3 seconds. Our overall Champ and winner of M123. Results M123 🥇Jason Laird 0:37:21 – …
16 riders braved the bad weather on Saturday for Race 1 of 3 in the Mini Series. It was good to see so many racers being bike smart by using a front flashing light while racing, as from a spectators point of view it was very easy to see them …
Race reporter De Mac 20/01/2019 A perfect morning for a bicycle race! Twenty-eight starters lined up, champing at the bit for the second handicap race of the season. In stark contrast to last Sunday, the morning was absolutely picture-perfect, with nary a hint of a breeze. Warragul was certainly turning …
Race reporter De Mac 13/01/2019 The first race of the 2019 season had twenty starters who experienced galeforce winds for five laps around the fantastic Darnum circuit. The Handicap format would prove optimal for some, less so for others. The Limit group consisted of solo rider, Annie Pryjmak, who is …
14/05/2018 The Tim McArdle Handicap was 5 of a 24 race (best of 15) Gippsland Combine Series presented by Warragul City Motors.
By Jason Tubnor Shane Stiles became only the second rider to win two Tim McArdle Handicaps. Starting 1min in front of lone scratch man Stefan Michalicka, Stiles, Brett Rollinson, Leigh Hauxwell and Matt Parkinson made sure Stefan did not catch them. This eliminated his main danger in the sprint and …
01/10/2017 by Rob Monk Results of Race 3 of the Warragul City Motors Gippsland Combine Series Results of the final race of the Warragul City Motors Series. A Grade Stefan Michalicka Slovakia Daniel Furmston Latrobe City Brian Sing South Perth Harry McLean Leongatha The others got smashed. Quality race. …
