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The Border Watch : November 22nd 2013
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46 100 MILE CLASSIC Local army ready for onslaught Form guide for the ‘Classic’ MORRIS ROD rod.morris@tbw.com.au ROBERT MANN: No. 28, 22 minute handicap THE Mount Gambier Cycling Club would like nothing better than to produce a home grown winner of the biggest event on its calendar, the 100 Mile Classic. Tomorrow the 77th edition of the iconic race will be held, starting at 10am at West Gambier’s Malseed Park. Finding a local winner in the fi eld of 90 riders may be a tad diffi cult given the quality of cyclists coming from the state’s capital, particularly the powerful Norwood Cycling Club. There hasn’t been a local handicap winner of the race since Gordon Cram back in 1992 and the most recent Mount Gambier rider to register fastest time honours was Brian Tilley way back in 1977 when line honours went to the 34 minute handicapper, Robert Johnson. At the time, Tilley was only the second rider to break the four hour barrier, fi nishing his 100 mile journey in 3:54:13 which was a then record and stood until Terry Hammond stopped the clock at 3:42.51 in 1982. The MGCC will fi eld 20 riders in tomorrow’s race and the form guide on each provides interesting reading: MATTHEW OPPERMAN: No. 32, 22 minute handicap No. 28, Robert Mann: Endurance specialist with a wealth of 100 Mile experience. Had good early season form but has had limited racing in the latter half of the season. No. 32, Matthew Opperman: Experienced rider who has previously fi nished 2nd and 4th in home town classic. Will be looking to display strong form at 100 Mile after contesting multiple NRS races throughout the season. No. 33, Scott Waters: Lining up for his fi rst attempt in the 100 Mile classic. Has made rapid improvement in his debut season of racing. No surprise to see him record a high fi nishing place. No. 38, Stephen Jones: Current local club champion showing the benefi ts from an increased training work load. Rapid fi nisher who will be one of the leading local hopes. No. 41, Tim Koopman: A versatile and consistent rider returning to full fi tness after a mid season injury setback. Sure to be a major asset to his bunch. SCOTT WATERS: No. 33, 22 minute handicap 46 - The Border Watch, Friday, November 22, 2013 No. 44, Tim Donehue: Local scratch rider who produced a strong ride in last year’s race. Not quite in the same form this time around, but can feature from a favourable handicap. No. 56, Gerard Coote: Lightly raced Naracoorte based rider who has a knack of performing well in the 100 Mile. Likely to again feature strongly from the front marks. No. 58, Pat O’Donnell: Lightly raced rider who has prepared well for this year’s race. Will be in contention if the conditions favour the outmarkers. No. 62, Paul Brooker: Strong bunch worker coming into the race off a limited preparation. Will be looking to capitalise on experience to get through. No. 63, Stuart McKinlay: Has an endurance training focus and will appreciate the race distance. Chances depend on handicap, but has the experience to capitalise on any opportunity. No. 65, Mark Brooksby: Has produced strong rides in the 100 Mile in recent years from the front marks. No surprise if he repeated the dose this year. No. 67, Melissa McKinlay: Talented multi-sport competitor who is a previous winner of the female division. Will be chasing a similar result again. No. 68, Tyler Walsgott: Improving rider who has been in good form in recent club races. Is capable of fi guring highly if the circumstances allow. No. 70, Stuart Miller: Local middle marker who is capable of producing a solid ride from a favourable handicap. No. 71, Tim Dwyer: MGGC president who has prepared well for this year’s race. Will be marshalling the troops in the front bunches. Should figure in the early intermediate sprints. No. 79, Trevor Edwards: Another with a wealth of racing experience. Has logged plenty of kilometres preparing for this year’s race. Can surprise from a front mark. No. 82, Mike Bakker: Local club middle marker who can be relied upon to contribute to the bunch effort. Another who can feature if the race falls the way of the front markers. No. 83, Jim Moorhouse: Another Naracoorte based rider who is a recent addition to the club racing ranks. Likely to be on the front marks and is one to watch. No. 88, Lawrence “Spek” Peake: Popular local cycling icon who will bring plenty of grunt to the front bunches. No. 90, Gordon Cram: Previous winner who is well into the twilight of a distinguished career. No doubt he will have a lot of local support along the roadside. STEPHEN JONES: No. 38, 27 minute handicap VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au TIM KOOPMAN: No. 41, 27 minute handicap TIM DONEHUE: No. 44, 27 minute handicap
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