The Subaru National Road Series continued yesterday with the Spirit of Tasmania Cycling Tour prologue held on Launceston’s picturesque, yet formidable, Brisbane St West.

Cameron Ivory (GPM-Stulz / Hunter District CC) blew away Tristan Ward’s time by two seconds with a sizzling time of 1 minute 32 over the punchy 670-metre, 10% gradient, prologue.

“It went pretty well, I managed to get the stage win today” said Ivory.

“It was a short little prologue course which suited me as being a mountain biker.

“I just went flat out and it worked out pretty well.”

The steep uphill climb favoured the rider who has just finished up a strong mountain bike season, representing Australia and the World Championships in September and a 2nd place at the Oceania MTB Champs in March.

 

The action continues today with a 115.9km road race from George Town to Grindelwald with Cam Ivory to wear the yellow leader’s jersey.

 

LIVE RESULTS 

  1. Cameron IVORY (GPM STULZ) 1:32.40
  2. Tristan WARD* (TINELLI POWERSTREAM / TEAM ULTRA RACING)  +3
  3. James WHELAN*  (U23) +5
  4. Ryan STANDISH (AMR RENAULT RACING)  +5
  5. Michael POTTER* (TINELLI POWERSTREAM / TEAM ULTRA RACING ) + 5V

RACE SCHEDULE

  • Tue 7/11 -Stage 1 –115.9km Road Race George Town to Grindelwald
  • Wednesday 8/11 -Stage 2 -103.8km Road Race Launceston to Poatina
  • Thursday 9/11 – Stage 3 – Ulverstone to Penguin 
  • Friday 10/11 – Stage 4 – Criterium Devonport

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