Crisp spring weather greeted almost 2,000 passionate cyclists as they tackled both 70km & 120km courses in some of Victoria’s most pristine riding country. The day started with the Mayor of Whittlesea, CR Elizabeth Nealy sending riders off in style.
Grouping riders by estimated finish times and sending them off in regular waves meant that the likelihood of large packs developing was reduced and thereby made the course safer. The on course mobile mechanical support provided by SRAM were kept busy attending to a wide range of problems, from derailers, to the usual punctures. Thanks to the SRAM team for all of their assistance.
Cyclists wound their way through the picturesque towns of Yan Yean,
Arthurs Creek and St Andrews, before taking on the daunting 7.2km
Kinglake climb where times were tested against professional cyclist
Will Walker. This was one of the highlights of the course!
The feedback we’ve received from the post-event survey has a number of
people concerned with the rough road surface of Humevale Rd (the last
decent). When finalizing the course months ago, SuperSprint were
directed by Vic Roads, Police and Council to use Humevale Road instead
of Whittlesea-Yea Road due to it being a notorious accident Black Spot.
The safety of competitors is always a very high priority with
SuperSprint, highlighted by the thorough and responsive support with
Ambulance Victoria and Medical Support Vehicles on course.
Although the day started with perfect spring weather, high winds in the
afternoon caused us to take down the finish arch as a safety precaution
for cyclist finishing the ride. Apologies to those riders who were not
greeted with the finish arch.
A steady stream of riders arrived back to the Whittlesea Showgrounds to
enjoy the entertainment, refreshments and massage, with the last rider
crossing the finish line just after 4pm.
Thank you to all participants, staff, sponsors and volunteers who
helped deliver yet another first class SuperSprint event. We look
forward to seeing you again in 2009.
Crisp spring weather greeted almost 2,000 passionate cyclists as they tackled both 70km & 120km courses in some of Victoria’s most pristine riding country. The day started with the Mayor of Whittlesea, CR Elizabeth Nealy sending riders off in style.
