Opperman scores summer series victory

Opperman scores summer series victory

Race three of the Mount Gambier Cycling Club Kidman Law Co Spring/Summer series was held at the usual Yahl Road where 14 senior riders and two juniors braced the cold, blustery weather for a 25km stroll along the Caves Road recently.

The two junior riders, Kira Harpham and Molly Opperman, rode 10km with Kira starting two minutes ahead of her team mate.

Kira rode really well according to her senior chaperone, the wind not affecting her ride.

After the turn, Kira still had a significant lead over Molly and this enabled her to cross the line in first spot with Molly coming in 43 seconds later.

The club always welcome our Victorian friends and Portland rider, Louise Abraham, made the trek to SA and was the first to start today’s race.

Following her five minutes later was the MGCC Junior Development Officer, Damian Buckley, Del and Mike Bakker.

Louise gained a great lead on this bunch and was not in sight of them until after the turn.

Next up was John Cranwell, Harry Opperman and Paddy Langsmith. With kilometres up their sleeve, Langsmith and Cranwell left Opperman early, who has just finished his year of football.

The two continued together, working turns and looked in contention of taking the win.

The second limit bunch consisted of new comer to the club, Craig Andre, Phil Stasiw and Bruce McLaughlin.

This bunch, strong in mind and body, powered together skilfully with the hope of not getting caught by the final bunch of Matthew Opperman, Jami Buckley and Riley Hill.

The scratch bunch worked hard together to close that three minute gap and had caught McLaughlin and Opperman jnr by the term.

After the turn, the boys still held on together but lost Hill five kilometres to go.

But it was Stasiw who used his strength to cross the line first (47.03) with Spek a close second and John Cranwell in third spot.

Approximately two kilometres to go, Buckley dropped off too leaving the fastest time honours to Matthew Opperman in 45 minutes and 15 seconds.

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