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Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club
Glenvale Crescent, November 16, 2003
Visiting pro Lademann too strong after breakaway
By Mal Sawford
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After a 40 degree day on Saturday, the cool morning was more than welcome for most. The forecast drizzle held off, but the northerly wind made things tough for the riders.
As usual, A Grade fought out an attacking race, with small groups constantly going clear. The Team MG-ZT pair of Rob Young and Paul Richards made sure they were represented in every move, while Dean Johnstone (O'Mara Cycles) showed he is rapidly returning to form by powering a number of the moves.
The big hitters in the bunch, including Robert Crowe (BikeNOW) and Australian Under 21 Team member Jonathan Clarke kept quiet in the bunch in the early stages, content for the lesser lights to tire themselves out. Visiting German Pro Christian Lademann (ZVVZ - Ed System) was another pre race favorite happy to follow wheels.
The field briefly regrouped with around ten minutes remaining, but a surge from Agostino Giramondo saw Lademann, Martin Bole and Jeremy Childs (Croydon Cycleworks) slip clear while the bunch looked at each other.
At three laps to go, the break was still clear, and big gaps were starting to open in the main bunch as the pace took its toll. Dylan Boone (Fitzroy Cycles) made a big effort to bridge, and it seemed the winner would come from the break away. Big Crowey had other ideas, bringing it all back together on bell lap.
Crowe, who lost the Mazda Café Race International Criterium the week before by celebrating too early didn't make the same mistake this time round. He led out strongly and powered all the way to the line, but had other fast finishers in tow, and saw Lademann pass on his left to take the win, and Boone squeeze past in the gutter to pinch second. Warren Knevitt (O'Mara Cycles) continued his consistent form, claiming fourth - the local trackie has been in the points every race this season!
After seeing break away succeed for the past few weeks, the big B Grade bunch were much more vigilant this week. All the early breaks were quickly chased down, and a bunch sprint looked on the cards.
At the fifty minute mark, however, too many started to worry about the sprint, and a late attack slipped away. Paul Kelly (SBR), Danny Kah and John Mackenzie were joined by Leongatha youngster Gerard Murphy, and working well, the quartet held an advantage of around ten seconds to the line.
Murphy was quickest in the dash to the line, followed by Kah, Kelly and Mackenzie. Big Peter Ballas led the frustrated bunch in to claim the last of the team Alex Series points on offer, while Vanessa Crawford (Mainline Cyclesport) rode a strong race to claim the premier Women's prize.
Michael Bailey returned to winning form in only his second race back since his world tour as AIS women's mechanic, taking out the C Grade race with a well timed attack in the final lap. Simon Prentice (Le Tour Cycles) lead the bunch home ahead of Series Leader Simon Lancaster, whose third place extended his lead in the season long competition.
In a hard fought Women's division, Cheryl Walker (Victorian State Homeloans) sprinted best, leading home Rachel Rademaker (Cycle Link) and Catherine Allen (Giramondo).
A much improved Chris Dann dominated the D Grade race, escaping midway with three riders. The pace proved too hot, and with ten minutes to travel, only Steve Leishman could stay with the determined Dann. At three to go, Dann lifted the pace again, and rode his companion off his wheel, powering home to his maiden win from three seasons.
Leishman kept the bunch at bay to hold onto second, while Pete Johnson led the rest home. Tess Downing (Le Tour Cycles) took out the Women's division ahead of elder sister Erin, and moved into striking distance behind Women's Series leader Ferne Walklate.
The $7000 Team Alex Series Leader remains young Simon Lancaster on 54, ahead of Michael Downing (47) and Renato Liucci (46). Dylan Boone leads the A Grade riders with 38, just ahead of Rob Crowe and Warren Knevitt on 37. Women's leader Walklate (28), holds a narrow lead over Cheryl Walker (26) and Tess Downing (24).
Carnegie Caulfield Criteriums continue every Sunday at Glenvale Crescent (Melways map 80B2). Twilight races are held on Tuesday evenings at Sandown racecourse, on the car racing circuit, with all grades starting at 6.30pm. Entry is via Sandown Rd, from 5.30pm. All holders of 2003 Cycling Australia licenses are welcome (don't forget to bring your license or receipt!) and non-members can have a go by taking out a day license for $20. 2004 licenses are also now available. For first time competitors and the younger juniors, Tokyo Olympian Mick Hollingsworth conducts racing clinics in E Grade. For further details, including information and standings for the Team Alex series, check out www.carnegiecycling.com.au.
Results
A Grade, 1 hour + 3 laps, 30 starters 1 Christian Lademann (Germany) 2 Dylan Boone (Carnegie Caulfield) 3 Robert Crowe (Carnegie Caulfield) 4 Warren Knevitt (Carnegie Caulfield) 5 Agostino Giramondo (Footscray) 6 Simon Walker (Carnegie Caulfield) B Grade, 1 hour + 3 laps, 50 starters 1 Gerard Murphy (Leongatha) 2 Danny Kah (Carnegie Caulfield) 3 Paul Kelly (Carnegie Caulfield) 4 John Mackenzie (Latrobe Valley) 5 Peter Ballas (Carnegie Caulfield) Women 1 Vanessa Crawford (Carnegie Caulfield) C Grade, 50 minutes + 3 laps, 43 starters 1 Michael Bailey (Carnegie Caulfield) 2 Simon Prentice (Blackburn) 3 Simon Lancaster (Carnegie Caulfield) 4 Thomas Hubbert (St Kilda) Women 1 Cheryl Walker (Carnegie Caulfield) 2 Rachel Rademaker (Blackburn) D Grade, 45 minutes + 3 laps, 32 starters 1 Chris Dann (Carnegie Caulfield) 2 Steve Leishman (Carnegie Caulfield) 3 Pete Johnson (Carnegie Caulfield) 4 John Jones (Carnegie Caulfield) Women 1 Tess Downing (Carnegie Caulfield) 2 Erin Downing (Carnegie Caulfield) E Grade, 45 minutes + 3 laps 1 Daniel Liberman (Carnegie Caulfield) 2 Simon Radolnik (Carnegie Caulfield)
