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Good results for locals in Yamba criterion

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Two grades of riders enjoyed plenty of tight racing at the Yamba criterion. Photo Sharon Mitchell Images

Byron Bay Cycling Club members shook up C-grade at the criterion racing held in Yamba last Sunday.

Conditions made for a great morning of cycling despite the high humidity that made the road surface challenging. All riders were able to make their way around the course safely, according to the Yamba Cycling Club report.

In C-grade racing there was a mix of experienced riders and two juniors. In the field of nine, three were from the BBCC.

In race one, the prime lap and first place were taken by BBCC rider Gianluca Morini from Brian Elvery (YCC). The finale came down to a photo finish. 

Lauren Ford (YCC) came third ahead of Gratian Punch (BBCC) in fourth.

Race two saw some different tactics used by the stronger riders. Lauren held after soloing away for first place. Brian took second from Gianluca, with David Fleming holding off a late surge from Gratian. 

Young BBCC member George Bloor had a great day on the bike. His attack, just before the prime lap, nearly saw him take some points from the adults. 

Byron’s Gianluca took out overall first place on 20 points from Lauren (15) and Brian (14).

Eight starters took part in the combined A and B grade racing including one from BBCC, Martin Bloor.

Race one was dominated by Yamba locals, with Dan Collard coming first, followed over the line by Derek Van Leest. Coffs Harbour’s Lauralee Moss snatched third.

Race two was again won by Dan, Scott Dinham (YCC) came second, and Derek took third. Lauralee finshed fourth, while Martin Bloor took fifth place.


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