THE Wal Smith weekend of cycling was met with clear and sunny conditions which ensured a large numbers of cyclists and fast finishing times, over the two days of competitive, handicapped racing at Casterton.
Race organisers were pleased with the results and the popularity this historical event has held for many years.
A major highlight for the Mount Gambier Cycling Club was Angus Maddern’s 100km Victorian Championship.
Meanwhile, in the junior races club rider Jack Opperman challenged the front groups with the fastest time in the Kelpie Classic Junior Race.
The club thanks the committee of the Wal Smith Cycling Foundation and their work in staging a unique country carnival.
Club member Doug Issell was a big contributor to the successful event this year.
Wal Smith’s weekend of cycling at Casterton results
Day 1 – Wal Smith Memorial Casterton 50 mile: Jack Sutton, Luke Plapp, Connor Sens, Julian Thompson, Ryan Evans. Fastest time: Jack Sutton (1 hour 52 mins 58 sec). First woman: Catalina Soto.
Day 2 – The Victorian 100km Championship: Angus Maddern, Daniel Braunsteins, Connor Sens, Luke Plapp, Jack Sutton. First woman: Tania Launder. First Under 19: Luke Plapp. Masters: Sam Pickering, Trent Stevenson, Russle Gill.
Day 2 – Kelpie Classic 55km (part of the South West Victorian series): Pat Ruggles (1hr 27 min 28 sec), Andrew McGrath, Greg Hogan, Wesley Nagtzaam, Scott Kruger. Fastest time: Daniel Lehman (1 hour 22 minutes 23 sec).
Junior races – Under 15/17: Angus Vander, Cadel Howie, Tegan Menzel. Fastest time: Jack Opperman.
Under 11/13: Millie Kruger, Toby Watkinson, Miles Riley. Fastest time: Toby Watkinson.
