Byron Bay Cycle Club (BBCC) has won the inaugural Northern NSW Inter Club Race Series after a strong showing on the final day of racing in Yamba two weeks ago.
The three-way series between Grafton, Yamba and Byron Bay cycling clubs was held over four race days across several months, and culminated in a day of racing dedicated to the team championship. Other race days let riders accrue points both individually and for their clubs.
The overall points tally in the club championship had Byron Bay on top with 256 points, followed by Grafton (190) and Yamba (98).
Grafton won the first race day, a road-race, in and out of Grafton, and race three in Yamba, but Byron had a relatively bigger win at home in race two, and again in race four.
Clubs accrued points for the overall success of their riders, but also for the number of riders participating.
‘Overall from an organiser’s perspective the Inter Club Series was very successful in terms of participation. We definitely proved the concept is viable,’ said BBCC secretary Mat Johnson.
‘And on top of that Byron Bay came away with the win because of a lot of good results by individuals’.
Open to beginners
BBCC will be hosting a special road racing event in Lismore on September 24.
The day will include four grades of experienced racing as well as one for beginners and one for e-bikes.
Roads will be closed for the race circuit.
‘We are trying to attract people to come and have a look,’ Mat said.
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