Heading towards spring like weather, and with prospects of post-race drinks at The Great Hops Brewery, 18 riders turned out to tackle the demanding Boorolong parcours. The club also welcomed two new members: Kath Latter and John Costello, and Wilko volunteered to shepherd them for their first competitive outing.
Kath had a bit of a taster to set her up for future races whilst John committed himself to solo the whole
course. Welcome to the club John & Kath!

With new riders kicking off proceedings, the usual GO group started on 2m15s with Jo Wauch licking her lips anticipating her obligatory attacks as soon as the road went upwards. Jacqui King, Richard Blake, and Adam Edwards made up the rest of this group. Next off was a seven strong B grade bunch consisting of Abbott White, Phil Thomas, Tinny, Swanny, Christian Girard, and the Clint & Dene Bourke; they headed off at 7mins, 5m45s after Jo’s group, and six minutes ahead of the “awesome foursome” A grade quarter of Houlty, John Kenny, Pat Ferris and Toby Inglis.

B grade split into two groups over twisty climbs before the turn, and the trio of Abbott, Swanny and Phil
motored home picking up the disassembled front riders while holding off the fast-charging A grade scratchies. With Phil driving it over the final 10km, Abbott timed his sprint to perfection to take out line honours on the day…well done Abbott! Toby lead home the chasing A grade to cross the linne with fastest time less than a minute behind.

Thanks to Wilf for running the race and providing the race report; next week racing returns to Long Swamp.