Festival of Cycling Criterium

Festival of Cycling Criterium

Just back from the crit, Mike took 2nd, me 5th, Jimmy 6th and fig 8th. I wasn't quick enough to get a podium photo but here is a team photo from afterwards. Mike was strong in the road race yesterday too, taking second behind Tom Scully. I had a tough day yesterday but it's good to be back training and racing after a bit of time off! From Dan...
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  • Dec 05 2011
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Michael Torckler solos to another victory

Michael Torckler solos to another victory

Taupo 26 November 2011 – Michael Torckler continued his impressive form as he continued his come back from injury to add the Taupo Cycle Challenge to his recent victory in the K2. He was followed home by teammate Mike Northey who took 2nd to go with his 3rd place in the Criterium last night. Alex Ray won the Criterium in a sprint finish last nigh...
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  • Nov 26 2011
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Snow hits Southland on the final day of the Tour

Snow hits Southland on the final day of the Tour

Invercargill 5 November 2011 – Extreme Southland weather had a big hand in the shape of the final days racing of this year’s Tour of Southland. The highly anticipated Individual Time Trial or “race of truth” was cancelled when the riders arose to 3 inches of snow on the ground. Realistically this was the last real chance for PureBlack’s T...
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  • Nov 05 2011
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A miserable day of weather brings out the best in PureBlack as Tim Gudsell wins the stage and rides back into GC contention

A miserable day of weather brings out the best in PureBlack as Tim Gudsell wins the stage and rides back into GC contention

Invercargill 3 November 2011 – “The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall. ” - Vince Lombardi. After a tough day out yesterday the foundation that has been built slowly and at time painfully over a week of tough fast racing finally bore some fruit as Tim Gudsell (Guddy) soloed off the front with 2...
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  • Nov 05 2011
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