Thursday, September 21, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Marwood Wins Micallef Shield

The Mackay Cycling Club’s Micallef Shield unfolded on the challenging Wollingford course earlier this month, on September 10. The 60-kilometer circuit race proved to be a gruelling test, with harsh winds wreaking havoc on the riders. Newcomers to the club added a fresh dimension to the competition.

The race was won by Kyle Marwood, riding from scratch giving a 20-minute handicap to the front bunch. He was first and fastest in a time of 1:26:18. Tracy Falbo is showing her great form, coming 7th overall emerging as the fastest woman in a time of 1:38:08

Results:

1st place: Kyle Marwood

2nd place: Tim Ffrost

3rd place: Angus Wicks

4th place: Glen McDermott

5th place: Geoff Bennett

6th place: Michael Novikov

7th place: Tracy Falbo

8th place: Craig Larsen

9th place: Peter Ransome

10th place: Zac Schwarzrock

Podium L-R: Tracy Falbo (first woman), Tim Ffrost, Kyle Marwood (fastest man), Angus Wicks

Kyle Marwood

Tracy Falbo

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