U19-Male-Sean Joyce competed well in the days 104km stage placing 6th
Jeremy Stevens and Rory MacKenzie also finished in the front bunch .
Female- Ashleigh Neave first year U19 finished in the open women/u19 bunch in the 88km stage won by Rachel Mercer after a strong 20km plus solo break .
Sarah Watson finished down in a strong field with the likes of Emma Crum and Sonia Waddell .
U17-Male- Duncan MacKenzie had a successful morning stage finishing 4th.
Fraser Gough and Sam Clarke finished in the front bunch with Tim Lutter, Logan Bean and Lance Welsh closely following in the 2nd bunch.
In the afternoon stage 2 North Habour riders got away 10km out and put about 15 seconds on the field. Fraser looked strong getting out to 25 secs in a solo burst in the first lap Duncan MacKenzie and Tim Lutter had good rides to finish in the main bunch. First year riders Logan Bean and Lance Welsh paid dearly for a small gap on the hill sprint quickly getting extended when out of the leading group.
U17 -Females
Megan Watson the only Rambler rider in this class field finished bunch time after the 23km morning stage and about 7th in the afternoons 55km stage when the bunch was blown to bits with about 20 out of 35 in the finish.
U15 - Mens
Ramblers had a good first 23km race with Regan Gough, William Green, James Fulford, James Lochhead, Tobias Robertshawe finishing in the front bunch.
In the afternoon a crash near the finish put Tobias on the ground but he got up to finish. Other Ramblers missed out on the sprint but should get bunch time.
The Weather alternated all day from hot to cool and windy with the odd spell of drizzle. Tomorrow has some long stages and the rolling hills will surely sap some legs so watch this space for further news.
