Congratulations to all those who rode the inaugural “Gentle Annie”.
We hope to grow this into a large and iconic event.
All of you will be recorded on a “role of honour” as the first cyclists to ride this event.
The ‘spot prize’ vouchers from Marewa Epic Cycles will be announced this Saturday at race briefing. These vouchers will be given to one male and one female rider who rode part or all of the Gentle Annie.
There was a shortage of “27s” in the Bay as riders anticipated the climbs and participants were not disappointed to have bought the gears – they soon realised that the pre-race information from race starter, Ken MacKenzie, was extremely accurate. There were long climbs. There steep climbs. And there were long, steep climbs.
Congratulations to Ashleigh Neave and Blair Heney, the first woman (3 hours 42 minutes) and man (3 hours 12 minutes) to reach the finish line.
Ride of the Day goes to Lantern Rouge, Fred Staples, whose determination proved this event is possible for riders from across the grades. Fred completed the ride in 5 hours 34 minutes.
Thank you again to our sponsors, Marewa Epic Cycles and Tour of the Bay.
Thank you also to RCC committee for organising the ‘after-match’ meal.
