Jeremy Yates (Mico Pro Train) pipped Paddy Bevin ( Bissell Pro Cycling) on the 130 km third stage in the Nelson Based Tour. The pair put 44 seconds on Sam Horgan and Jason Christie to average 49.9 km/hr. The main bunch was 2:14 from the leaders.
With the street circuit remaining it looks as though Paddy will take GC honors with Jeremy 2nd @ 48 secs and Jason Christie 3rd. Jeremy will also take the KOM.
Kate Chilcott won the women's event (39.9 km/hr) , Sharlotte Lucas and Karen Fulton 3rd. Serena Sheridan finished in the bunch and looks likely to finish 2nd on GC behind Teresa Adam (Tri NZ Women), Ashleigh Neave and Hannah Van Kampen also finished in the main bunch with Ashleigh likely to finish 9th GC.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Jeremy Yates takes third stage Tour de Vineyards
