Cobcroft Takes an Inspired Win on Super Tuesday
Tuesday 5th February 2008
The red, white and blue was waved from east to west coast on Super Tuesday as Hillary took on Obama for the democratic nomination. On the other side of the earth David “Cobby” Cobcroft flew the red, white and blue for the eastern suburbs club by taking the club’s first Tuesday night victory for 2008.
Cobby was part of smooth C grade bunch that was able to keep its nose just ahead of a charging A and B grade group. On the pimple Cobby made his move and soloed in for a victory which he devoted to his friend and eastern suburbs team mate Paul Bours who collapsed last week and spent several days in a coma following respiratory troubles. Paul is now out of a coma and we wish him a speedy recovery.
A smaller bunch of riders took to start on a day that threatened rain but never delivered it. Like last week C grade worked well together and kept a steady and constant pace. A grade again rode like demons and picked up B grade with 5 laps to go. Some last minute fireworks from Liam Kelly was not enough to bridge the gap to C grade and some solid work from Dave Reed laid the platform for the first five places to be taken by C grade before the combined A and B grade group picked up the C grade back markers.
Andrew Mathews won the bunch sprint for 2nd place in front of Mathew Backhouse and Heffron Park war horse Roger Shackleton. Like a metronome, Kevin Black again topped the B grade podium and FRF speedster Robbie Cater was the first A grader home.
The results do not alter the overall point score with Peter Fitzpatrick topping the table on thirteen points followed by Tim Willing. Racing continues next Tuesday night and with luck Sydney’s wet weather will give the cycling community a break to get some racing in.
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Results
1. David Cobcroft (ESCC) 7
2. Andrew Matthews (RB) 5
3. Matthew Backhouse (ESCC) 3
4. Roger Shackleton (Waratah Vets) 2
5. Guilian Robertshawe (RB) 1
First A Grade over the line - Robert Cater - FRF/NSWIS
First B Grade over the line - Kevin Black - ESCC
Overall Pointscore Tally
Peter Fitzpatrick 13
Tim Willing 10
Shaune Higgerson 7
Brad McGarry 7
David Cobcroft 7
Luke Cridland 6
Anthony Spurgeon 6
Peter McDonald 5
Adam Goc 5
Andrew Matthews 5
Shane Howley 3
Matthew Backhouse 3
Brad Mills 2
John Ebeling 2
Chris Jory 2
Tim Rice 2
Rogert Shackleton 2
Stewart Campbell 1
Doug Hammond 1
Guilian Robertshawe 1
To view the progressive tally across the series click here.
The Cycling Projects Series continues every Tuesday at 6pm during day light savings. A 2008 racing license is required as is an Australian Standards approved helmet and some ticker. A Scapin frame is the major prize for the winner of the point score series.
Wet Weather Line
In the event of inclement weather please call 0424 824 959
For information on Tuesday night racing at Heffron Bike Track, Maroubra, visit the Cycling Projects Race Series page.
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Archived Reports
Robbie Cater is looking strong in 2008 and may be a dark horse for overall series victory
Series leader Peter Fitzpatrick
Aaron Richardson on the charge
Guilian Robertshawe had a good ride to take 5th place
David Cobcroft takes the win with time to sit up and enjoy the moment
The remainder of the C grade bunch sprint with A and B grade winding up in the background
Kevin Black takes another B grade win
