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Record field of 200 riders to contest the 'Warrnambool'
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2008 Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic - Saturday October 25.
A record field of 200 riders will contest the Shotz Sports Nutrition Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic on Saturday, October 25.
The field size surpasses the previous best massed start total of 156 when the classic changed from a handicap format in 1996.
Race director John Craven said today the Warrnambool Citizens’ Road Race Committee was overwhelmed by the entry stating that the introduction of a teams format for the 2008 classic was a major contributing factor to the escalated field size.
“Obviously, it’s what the riders want,” he said adding, “There are a staggering 35 teams in the race.” (field attached).
But Decker will face an uphill battle to regain his title from a talented line-up of rivals. West Australian Benjamin King, runner-up to Decker last year, and reigning Victorian open road champion David Pell – second placegetter in the 2007 “Warrnambool,” will again seek overall glory.
Englishmen Kristian House and Tom Southam, and recent Tour of Tasmania winner Richie Porte are also top contenders for victory.
The “Warrnambool” will start at 7.30 a.m. at Sanctuary Lakes Resort and is expected to finish around 3 p.m. in Warrnambool’s Raglan Parade.
It is the fifth and final event on Cycling Australia’s National teams competition and the second last event in Victoria's 2008 Super Teams Series.
The Total prizemoney is $17,000, plus trophies.
Further info:
John Craven
Race Director Caribou Publications
Ph: 03 5224 2466 Mob: 0408 558 469
Madeleine Brialey
Event Coordinator Caribou Publications
Mob: 0421 352 014 madeleine@caribou.net.au
Ron Smith
Media Communications and Public Relations LinksLiving
Ph: 03 9818 5700 Mob: 0417 329 201
ronsmith@medialaunch.com.au
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