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McCauley takes out the 2nd Merdia Bikes Ruapehu Cycle Classic11 February 2008Auckland’s Gordon McCauley showed he is in great form, taking over 20 minutes off the course record and shaking a tough challenge from Aaron Strong to win the Merida Bikes Ruapehu Cycle Classic on Saturday. Over 400 cyclists enjoyed calm, clear conditions on Saturday as they tackled the 160km lap of Tongariro National Park. Starting and finishing in Ohakune, the course climbs to over 1,000 metres above sea level across the Central Plateau’s Desert Road, then descends towards Lake Taupo before turning left and climbing up to National Park, and on to the finish. While Strong and McCauley spent the first 50km in the peleton, an early break stretched out to over 2 minutes before being reeled in. Having reached the highest point on the course – with a section of short climbs known as ‘the three sisters’ to come – Strong eased away from the lead bunch, but by the half way point at the end of a 12km descent, the leaders were all back together. Turning left onto SH48 the riders got to work on the second long climb of the day, and by the time they reached National Park, Strong and McCauley were alone at the head of the field. With just under 9km to go, a steady 2km climb was Strong’s best chance to attack McCauley, but instead it was McCauley who made the decisive move on this climb, holding a 50 metre gap over the crest of the hill and eventually winning by 14 seconds in a new record time of 4:11.44. Megan Witehead won the women’s event for a second year in a row, taking over 20 minutes off her own record, setting a new fastest time of 4:57.05. There was virtually no wind all day, and the field was treated to some spectacular views around the course. Team and individual riders continued to arrive in Ohakune until 4pm, and over $20,000 in cash and prizes was given out at the prize giving. Many thanks to Merida Bikes, Limar Helmets, Leppin Sport, Fuelme.co.nz, Oxygen Eyewear, Endurance Sport Magazine, Orca, Bike Albany, the Ohakune Club and all of the local marshals and volunteers who helped make the event such a great success. For results and the event video highlights, please visit www.cycleclassic.com |
NewsCountdown to 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic19 January 2010 Saturday, 6 February, 2010 marks the date for the event touted as "the great little race", the 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic. Back to work in 2010 10 January 2010 Happy New Year to everyone out there from the team at Media Unlimited! 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic 2009 24 February 2009 It was another great weekend on the North Island's Central Plateau as 400 cyclists converged on the alpine village of Ohakune for the 3rd 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic. Top Kiwi Cyclists join the field 20 January 2009 NZ Women's rep Toni Bradshaw and top male Aaron Strong will take the start at the 2009 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic Happy New Year!! 5 January 2009 We'd like to extend you a warm welcome to 2009, and with just over 4 weeks until the 3rd 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic, we have 3 more winners of $100 of 2XU gear to announce. |
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