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04/02/2008: "Kaimai Cycles Twilight Series - Final Points Tally"

After 22 races throughout this season we finally can announce the winners & place getters of the Kaimai Cycles Twilight Series. Thank you again to Kaimai Cycles for your generous sponsorship of this series, riders appreciate your support (vouchers) and encouragement throughout the season.

U13

The U13 Grade was dominated by Theo Wright early on in the season but gradually as more and more riders came along we had 13 riders trying to catch up. Joshua Collins proved a tough competitor winning some fastest times, which made Theo (8 yrs old) work even harder. Fuad & Achmid Sedick have also proven to be great competitors placing very well since they started in week 9. It is great to see so many riders in this young age group coming through. Keep up the great work.

Results

1 Theo Wright 109
2 Christian Smith 99
3 Julia Williams 77
4 Michael Smith 74
5 Fuad Sedick 60
6 Joshua Collins 50
7 Achmid Sedid 42
8 Ben Pulman 29
9 Therese Williams 30
10 Shane Wolfe 21
11 Amiee Russell 10
12 Katie Murrell 8
13 Kelly Wolfe 6


U15
Six riders contended for the U15 title this year. Charlie Murrell has ridden consistently and forced his way into fastest spot on a number of races. His ability to sit in with the adult bunches as they passed have helped him improve throughout the season. Liam Aberhart has made the transition from U13 to U15 quite well, and is starting to improve his times as he gets used to the longer distances. Competition from Tauranga by means of Georgina Read and Megan Burrows has also helped, these girls are proving to be great competitors, let's hope we see them more in the winter season.

Results

1 Charlie Murrell 76
2 Liam Aberhart 63
3 Georgina Read 24
4 Megan Burrows 18
5 Aliesha Thorn 14
6 Ryan van de pas 11


U17

Louis Wright dominated this grade purely because he has fantastic leg speed and ability to stay with the scratch bunches. However, sometimes it was difficult on the downhill sections of races. Gemma Murrell rode nearly every event and secured good placings each week. She has stepped up to the mark recently and is recording faster times which is impressive. New comers to cycling are Gavin Wolfe, Scott Jackson, Joe O'Connor, Patrick Burrows, Samual Marnethrust and Zac Smith - these guys were pushing Gemma along and gave each other fierce competition. A bit more training and they too will be up there with Louis!

Results

1 Louis Wright 96
2 Gemma Murrell 79
3 Gavin Wolfe 75
4 Scott Jackson 72
5 Zac Smith 50
6 Joe O'Connor 34
7 Samuel Marnethrust 20
8 Patrick Burrows 14


Open

Sandra Ginever has taken out the coveted crown of Morrinsville Cycling - the Kaimai Cycles Twlight Series Trophy. From beginnings in middle to front groups Sandra's improved efforts have led to to start in the break bunch. Consistent efforts and only missing one race when she was at the track nationals ensured consistent points adding to her tally. It helps that she has a reasonable sprint at the finish, however as bunches got quicker she had to work much harder to maintain her position. She is the first woman to win this series!! one for the girls!!

Rex Thorley again is in 2nd place (always the bridesmaid having positioned himself 2nd for about 3 seasons of this competition). Ben Olesen worked his scratch group really hard and secured third with his powerful sprinting ability with Evan Smith in tow. Paul Doelman rode consistently and attended every event (as did Rex Thorley) and gained points all the time to maintain his 4th position.

It has been a fantastic competition with 75 riders having a go. Many new riders are enjoying the club atmosphere. Kaye & Roger Wolfe started at the very front bunches and progressively have moved back along with Aimee Sheldon (first year Junior) and Terry Semmens. The main improvers are those who have turned up regularly to compete. Wayne Aberhart is well on the way to achieve his personal goals, he has taken 15 minutes off his personal best for Hangawera circuit. Some riders unfortunately after crashes dipped out of the points race, but we are glad to say are on the way to recovery.


Results

1 Sandra Ginever 432
2 Rex Thorley 418
3 Ben Olesen 396
4 Evan Smith 363
5 Paul Doelman 362
6 Shane Robinson 329
7 Bob Puru 327
8 Quentin Ginever 313
9 Lindsay Williams 290
10 Ken O'Connor 278
11 John Marnethrust 251
12 Dave May 250
13 Pete Hansen 247
14 Mary van Huysen 246
15 Roz Reekie May 245
16 Mark May 243
17 Anthony van de pas 235
18 Bruce Robinson 226
19 John Cottingham 217
20 Adrian Smith 212
21 Adrian McCabe 205
22 Sam O'Connor 191
23 Wayne Aberhart 182
24 Tony Wright 180
25 Vickie Burr 179
26 Robin Stafford 177
27 Rod Wells 177
28 Erik Harrewijn 174
29 Terry Semmens 172
30 Roger Wolfe 140
31 Tom Kaverman 138
32 Aimee Sheldon 137
33 Kay Wolfe 133
34 Andrew Weatherly 131
35 Darren Donnelly 114
36 Bruce Timmings 110
37 Robbie Mazziola 96
38 Eileen (From Scotland) 91
39 Matthew Luckie 86
40 Bevan Mason 85
41 Graham Picknell 83
42 Rob Russell 83
43 Henry van Mill 75
44 Graham Smith 71
45 Paul Burrows 62
46 Annette Harris 57
47 Lynn Irvine 50
48 Rebecca Kingsford 50
49 Greg Hampton 46
50 Mike Jones 46
51 Vaughn Madsen 43
52 Chris Douie 40
53 Stephe Crowther 33
54 Mike Jensen 28
55 Claire Williams 25
56 Kerin (not sure ??) 24
57 James Robinson 23
58 Gary Jackson 21
59 Andrew Hughes 21
60 Vic (From Scotland) 19
61 Darren Jackson 15
62 Nathan Krozier 14
63 Terry Beach 12
64 David Mayall 11
65 Nathan (Denmark) 11
66 Heather Harris 11
67 Vanessa Green 9
68 Don Laurie 9
69 Rebecca Hurcomb 8
70 Norman Murrell 6
71 Don Chapman 4
72 William 3
73 Jay (USA) 3
74 Donna Crowther 3
75 Jacob Lim 3