SBS Bank Tour of Southland Night 9 Live Text Commentary
Date: Thursday 5th Nov 0201 |
Start at 1:30 pm |
Finish 3:00 pm (approx)
Winton - Springhills - Grove Bush - Myross Bush - Invercargill (Gala Street)
Please note: The content and frequency of updates on this LIVE TEXT COMMENTARY service is ependent on the information provided on the race radio channel, the quality of the Cellular Coverage and the atmospheric conditions. As we are passing through many rural areas in a time of the year when the weather can be changeable, there may be long periods of time when it is not possible to update the web site. In bad weather or on a stage with a lot of activity, radio priority is give to the safety of the riders and sometimes updates on the race are not possible.
Ascot Park Hotel
15:14
Stage Presentation
Barry Harcourt receives a special award for his contribution to cycling from Graham Sycamore and Bruce Ross.
15:13
Joseph Cooper from Subway-Avanti wins the Hydraulink/Jesco Kind of the Mountains
15:12
Roman van Uden from Pure Black racing wins the Harcourts Sprint Ace jersey
15:12
Hayden Roulston for Calder Stewart BikeNZ National wins the PowerNet Tour of Southland
15:07
Unofficial
9 Jack Bauer (STR) gets a 2 second time bonus for finishing 3rd but 1 Hayden Roulston (CSB) finishes in the main bunch to get the same time to win the 2010 PowerNet Tour of Southland by 2 seconds.
This is the 4th PowerNet Tour win for Hayden Roulston (CSB).
15:05
1 Hayden Roulston (CSB) takes out the PowerNet Tour of Southland
15:05
15:04
Finishing order for stage 9
2 Greg Henderson (CSB)
39 Shane Archbold (PNT)
9 Jack Bauer (STR)
67 Joseph Chapman (CSU)
14 Mike Northey (PBR)
22 Alex Ray (OVM)
101 James Northey (MXC)
38 Myron Simpson (PNT)
15:00
1 2 Greg Henderson (CSB)
2 39 Shane Archbold (PNT)
3 9 Jack Bauer (STR)
Unofficial results!!
14:59
The lead car has just turned down into the finishing straight
14:57
They shouldn't be too far away now from the finish...
14:56
Just came around for the bell lap.43 Michael Olheiser (JPW) was leading, the whole bunch together. It was single file as they came down the finishing straight
14:54
Is this going to be Rolly's fourth Tour win?
14:54
14:54
Great to see so many people here supporting cycling
14:53
Hundreds of people here waiting for the finish...
14:52
Assuming that the peloton have caught the three leaders although we won't know until they come back around very shortly...
14:50
Lead three just came around, peloton about 10 seconds behind them
14:49
10th December, Auckland - 2011 RaboDirect Criterium National Championships. Fast paced racing with NZ's top riders - don't miss it.
www.smartsport.co.nz for more info
14:47
Riders are all on the circuit now
14:44
Onto Gala Street now. We are going to pull over onto the Gala Street reserve ready for the finish. Big crowd gathered .
14:43
Gap closing down to 20 seconds
14:42
38 second gap at the Herbert Street.
Onto Kelvin Street now.
14:41
50.1 Km Windsor New World (Herbert Street) Sprint
50 George Bennett (SVS)
15 Shem Rodger (PBR)
12 Jason Allen (STR)
14:41
38 seconds
14:41
Onto Herbert Street now with about 3.5 laps to go.
14:40
58 seconds at Queens Drive.
14:37
There are a lot of people at the roundabout as we turn onto Queens Drive at 47.7km.
14:34
We have just passed the 20km sign. The gap was 1:11.
14:33
APH Ascot Park Hotel leading the peloton
14:32
20km to go...
14:32
The gap at Bainfield Road was 1:17.
14:29
The race distance is now 43 km as we turn into Bainfield Road.
14:28
You have to check out at the action at the ILT Festival of Speed, 7-9 December. With international competition and the inclusion of the 2011 RaboDirect Madison National Champs it is an event not to be missed.
For more information head to www.cyclingsouth.org.nz
14:27
The gap at Mill Road North was 1:24.
14:26
12 Jason Allen (STR)15 Shem Rodger (PBR) 50 George Bennett (SVS) has just turned onto Mill Road North.
14:25
The three leaders are still looking pretty good as we progress along the Lorneville-Dacre Road towards the turn off to Mill Road North.
14:22
At the Kennington-Rosslyn Bush Road the gap is 1:09.
14:21
Benchmark Homes boys are doing a lot of work on the front of the peloton.
14:19
The leaders have just turned off onto the Rakahouka - Hedgehope Road.
The time gap was missed.
Turning onto the Lorneville Dacre Road, the gap was missed as well.
At the Rakahouka Church the gap was 1:09.
14:19
Current time gap is 1.09
14:14
Planning to race the Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge? Make sure you check out the BikeNZ stand at the expo where you can have a go on a Watt bike, meet some of our top athletes and sign up for the RideStrong Recreational Ranking!!
14:11
Time gap from lead three to peloton is 1.12
14:09
1.19 is the time gap. The leaders have just completed the Hill Climb
50 George Bennett (SVS)
15 Shem Rodger (PBR)
10 Karl Murray (STR)
14:08
26.4 Km Southern Paints PPG Industrial Coatings (Grove Bush) Hill Climb
50 George Bennett (SVS)
15 Shem Rodger (PBR)
12 Jason Allen (STR)
14:06
The breakaway group are rolling along very nicely all contributing to the effort. The last time gap was 1:16.
14:04
At the turn off to Tussock Creek, the gap was 1:18. The wind has just got up.
14:03
1.18 from leaders to peloton
14:02
1:15 lead after 22km. There are a lot of people put watching on the route back to Invercargill.
14:00
If you are following this and want to challenge yourself like these guys then make sure you enter the RideStrong Ranking Series. It's an umbrella series that sits over the top of all of your favourite recreation events. It adds a competitive edge to your riding and allows you to track your progress over the season. Read more at http://ranking.ridestrong.org.nz/
13:58
1.12 is the time gap.
13:54
1.08 time gap now. We have done 17km
13:52
The gap has extended to 30 seconds after15 km.
13:51
Gap now 30 seconds
13:50
22 second gap at Springhills-Tussock Creek Road.
13:49
Who is your favourite rider? Is it Gordon McCauley, the 'people's champion' after his heroic ride in the road race at the Commonwealth Games? Or is it Jack Bauer for beating Roulston and Dean in a sprint to take the national title?
You can have the chance to vote for the People's Choice Award to be awarded at the BikeNZ Road and Track Rider of the Year awards. Nominations will open shortly, then you will have the chance to vote on the top five nominations
Check www.bikenz.org.nz and www.elitenationals.co.nz next week for more information
13:49
19 Floyd Landis (OVM) did not get across. We have travelled 12km and the leading 3 have a 12 second lead.
13:49
There have been some awesome rides this year by many kiwi cyclists. The BikeNZ Road and Track Rider of the Year awards will be held in conjunction with the 2011 RaboDirect Elite Road National championships in Christchurch, first weekend in January.
Finalists in each category will be announced later this month. Check www.bikenz.org.nz and www.elitenationals.co.nz in the next few weeks for more information.
13:47
CSB Calder Stewart Bike NZ National on the front of the peloton
13:47
22 Alex Ray (OVM) is trying to get across as well. He was unsuccessful.
A SAP Subway Avanti rider is also trying to bridge the gap. He failed.
12 Jason Allen (STR) 15 Shem Rodger (PBR) 50 George Bennett (SVS) are 12 seconds ahead with 19 Floyd Landis (OVM) in TT mode trying to join the leading 3 riders.
13:46
19 Floyd Landis (OVM) attempting to bridge across to the leaders
13:41
15 Shem Rodger (PBR) 105 Kevin Strongman (BSB) have joined the leading 2 approaching Browns.
13:40
13:40
13:40
13:40
The phone coverage has been a bit dodgy on this stage in previous years. Hopefully it may have improved these year.
12 Jason Allen (STR) 50 George Bennett (SVS) have gone off the front after 7km.
13:40
50 George Bennett (SVS) has joined Allen
13:39
12 Jason Allen (STR) has gone off the front
13:39
UNOFFICIAL
4.1 Km AB Lime Sprint
31 Fraser Birmingham (PMK)
61 Josh Atkins (BMH)
69 James Gibson (CSU)
13:37
Theres a group of about 10 riders trying to get away
13:35
100 Kevin O'Donnell (MXC) has a 50m lead
13:35
The race has just started on Florence Road in Winton. Overcast conditions with little wind.
13:32
They're racing!!
13:31
9 Jack Bauer (STR) is four seconds behind 1 Hayden Roulston (CSB)
13:31
This is going to be a fast stage from Winton into Invercargill
13:27
Welcome to the last stage of the PowerNet Tour of Southland
12:22
Welcome to the live text commentary for stage 9 of the 2010 PowerNet Tour of Southland. This 64.40 km stage is sponsored by Ascot Park Hotel and starts in Winton at 13:30 (1:30 pm).
The live text commentary today is being provided by Tony Corkill (PowerNet) and Sarah van Boheemen (Bike NZ).
The riders will pass though the following places today: Winton - Springhills - Grove Bush - Myross Bush - Invercargill (Gala Street)
Romain Fondard won this stage last year with a time of 1:35:38, ahead of Jack Bauer and Patrick Bevin.
Previous Stage Winners
2002 1:21.59 Scott Guyton
2003 1:35.46 Fraser MacMaster
2004 1:20.33 Greg Henderson
2005 1:31.46 Greg Henderson
2006 1:30.41 Kristian House
2007 1:29.54 Thomas Zirbel
2008 1:26.07 Dominique Rollin
2009 1:35.38 Romain Fondard
Sprints and Climbs
4.1 Km AB Lime Sprint
7.8 Km Central Southland Tab Sprint
26.4 Km Southern Paints PPG Industrial Coatings (Grove Bush) Hill Climb
50.1 Km Windsor New World (Herbert Street) Sprint
52.1 Km Hewat Galt (Gala Street) Sprint
54.2 Km Prohealth Physiotherapy (Herbert Street) Sprint
56.2 Km Henderson Construction Ltd Sprint (Bonus)
60.3 Km Pgg Wrightson AON Insurance Brokers Sprint
64.4 Km Ascot Park Hotel Stage Finish
Jerseys
1 Hayden Roulston (CSB) will wear the yellow PowerNet Tour Leader's jersey.
16 Roman van Uden (PBR) is in the green Harcourts Sprint Ace jersey.
55 Joe Cooper (SAP) is wearing the Hydraulink/Jesco King of the Mountains polka dot jersey.
61 Josh Atkins (BMH) is still in the PSIS Under 23 leader in the pink jersey.
STR Share the Road continue to lead the Wensley's Cycles Teams Classification.
SBS Bank Tour of Southland Night 9 Live Text Commentary
Date: Thursday 5th Nov 0201 | Start at 1:30 pm | Finish 3:00 pm (approx)Winton - Springhills - Grove Bush - Myross Bush - Invercargill (Gala Street)
Please note: The content and frequency of updates on this LIVE TEXT COMMENTARY service is ependent on the information provided on the race radio channel, the quality of the Cellular Coverage and the atmospheric conditions. As we are passing through many rural areas in a time of the year when the weather can be changeable, there may be long periods of time when it is not possible to update the web site. In bad weather or on a stage with a lot of activity, radio priority is give to the safety of the riders and sometimes updates on the race are not possible.
Ascot Park Hotel
Stage Presentation
Barry Harcourt receives a special award for his contribution to cycling from Graham Sycamore and Bruce Ross.
Joseph Cooper from Subway-Avanti wins the Hydraulink/Jesco Kind of the Mountains
Roman van Uden from Pure Black racing wins the Harcourts Sprint Ace jersey
Hayden Roulston for Calder Stewart BikeNZ National wins the PowerNet Tour of Southland
Unofficial
9 Jack Bauer (STR) gets a 2 second time bonus for finishing 3rd but 1 Hayden Roulston (CSB) finishes in the main bunch to get the same time to win the 2010 PowerNet Tour of Southland by 2 seconds.
This is the 4th PowerNet Tour win for Hayden Roulston (CSB).
1 Hayden Roulston (CSB) takes out the PowerNet Tour of Southland
Finishing order for stage 9
2 Greg Henderson (CSB)
39 Shane Archbold (PNT)
9 Jack Bauer (STR)
67 Joseph Chapman (CSU)
14 Mike Northey (PBR)
22 Alex Ray (OVM)
101 James Northey (MXC)
38 Myron Simpson (PNT)
1 2 Greg Henderson (CSB)
2 39 Shane Archbold (PNT)
3 9 Jack Bauer (STR)
Unofficial results!!
The lead car has just turned down into the finishing straight
They shouldn't be too far away now from the finish...
Just came around for the bell lap.43 Michael Olheiser (JPW) was leading, the whole bunch together. It was single file as they came down the finishing straight
Is this going to be Rolly's fourth Tour win?
Great to see so many people here supporting cycling
Hundreds of people here waiting for the finish...
Assuming that the peloton have caught the three leaders although we won't know until they come back around very shortly...
Lead three just came around, peloton about 10 seconds behind them
10th December, Auckland - 2011 RaboDirect Criterium National Championships. Fast paced racing with NZ's top riders - don't miss it.
www.smartsport.co.nz for more info
Riders are all on the circuit now
Onto Gala Street now. We are going to pull over onto the Gala Street reserve ready for the finish. Big crowd gathered .
Gap closing down to 20 seconds
38 second gap at the Herbert Street.
Onto Kelvin Street now.
50.1 Km Windsor New World (Herbert Street) Sprint
50 George Bennett (SVS)
15 Shem Rodger (PBR)
12 Jason Allen (STR)
38 seconds
Onto Herbert Street now with about 3.5 laps to go.
58 seconds at Queens Drive.
There are a lot of people at the roundabout as we turn onto Queens Drive at 47.7km.
We have just passed the 20km sign. The gap was 1:11.
APH Ascot Park Hotel leading the peloton
20km to go...
The gap at Bainfield Road was 1:17.
The race distance is now 43 km as we turn into Bainfield Road.
You have to check out at the action at the ILT Festival of Speed, 7-9 December. With international competition and the inclusion of the 2011 RaboDirect Madison National Champs it is an event not to be missed.
For more information head to www.cyclingsouth.org.nz
The gap at Mill Road North was 1:24.
12 Jason Allen (STR)15 Shem Rodger (PBR) 50 George Bennett (SVS) has just turned onto Mill Road North.
The three leaders are still looking pretty good as we progress along the Lorneville-Dacre Road towards the turn off to Mill Road North.
At the Kennington-Rosslyn Bush Road the gap is 1:09.
Benchmark Homes boys are doing a lot of work on the front of the peloton.
The leaders have just turned off onto the Rakahouka - Hedgehope Road.
The time gap was missed.
Turning onto the Lorneville Dacre Road, the gap was missed as well.
At the Rakahouka Church the gap was 1:09.
Current time gap is 1.09
Planning to race the Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge? Make sure you check out the BikeNZ stand at the expo where you can have a go on a Watt bike, meet some of our top athletes and sign up for the RideStrong Recreational Ranking!!
Time gap from lead three to peloton is 1.12
1.19 is the time gap. The leaders have just completed the Hill Climb
50 George Bennett (SVS)
15 Shem Rodger (PBR)
10 Karl Murray (STR)
26.4 Km Southern Paints PPG Industrial Coatings (Grove Bush) Hill Climb
50 George Bennett (SVS)
15 Shem Rodger (PBR)
12 Jason Allen (STR)
The breakaway group are rolling along very nicely all contributing to the effort. The last time gap was 1:16.
At the turn off to Tussock Creek, the gap was 1:18. The wind has just got up.
1.18 from leaders to peloton
1:15 lead after 22km. There are a lot of people put watching on the route back to Invercargill.
If you are following this and want to challenge yourself like these guys then make sure you enter the RideStrong Ranking Series. It's an umbrella series that sits over the top of all of your favourite recreation events. It adds a competitive edge to your riding and allows you to track your progress over the season. Read more at http://ranking.ridestrong.org.nz/
1.12 is the time gap.
1.08 time gap now. We have done 17km
The gap has extended to 30 seconds after15 km.
Gap now 30 seconds
22 second gap at Springhills-Tussock Creek Road.
Who is your favourite rider? Is it Gordon McCauley, the 'people's champion' after his heroic ride in the road race at the Commonwealth Games? Or is it Jack Bauer for beating Roulston and Dean in a sprint to take the national title?
You can have the chance to vote for the People's Choice Award to be awarded at the BikeNZ Road and Track Rider of the Year awards. Nominations will open shortly, then you will have the chance to vote on the top five nominations
Check www.bikenz.org.nz and www.elitenationals.co.nz next week for more information
19 Floyd Landis (OVM) did not get across. We have travelled 12km and the leading 3 have a 12 second lead.
There have been some awesome rides this year by many kiwi cyclists. The BikeNZ Road and Track Rider of the Year awards will be held in conjunction with the 2011 RaboDirect Elite Road National championships in Christchurch, first weekend in January.
Finalists in each category will be announced later this month. Check www.bikenz.org.nz and www.elitenationals.co.nz in the next few weeks for more information.
CSB Calder Stewart Bike NZ National on the front of the peloton
22 Alex Ray (OVM) is trying to get across as well. He was unsuccessful.
A SAP Subway Avanti rider is also trying to bridge the gap. He failed.
12 Jason Allen (STR) 15 Shem Rodger (PBR) 50 George Bennett (SVS) are 12 seconds ahead with 19 Floyd Landis (OVM) in TT mode trying to join the leading 3 riders.
19 Floyd Landis (OVM) attempting to bridge across to the leaders
15 Shem Rodger (PBR) 105 Kevin Strongman (BSB) have joined the leading 2 approaching Browns.
The phone coverage has been a bit dodgy on this stage in previous years. Hopefully it may have improved these year.
12 Jason Allen (STR) 50 George Bennett (SVS) have gone off the front after 7km.
50 George Bennett (SVS) has joined Allen
12 Jason Allen (STR) has gone off the front
UNOFFICIAL
4.1 Km AB Lime Sprint
31 Fraser Birmingham (PMK)
61 Josh Atkins (BMH)
69 James Gibson (CSU)
Theres a group of about 10 riders trying to get away
100 Kevin O'Donnell (MXC) has a 50m lead
The race has just started on Florence Road in Winton. Overcast conditions with little wind.
They're racing!!
9 Jack Bauer (STR) is four seconds behind 1 Hayden Roulston (CSB)
This is going to be a fast stage from Winton into Invercargill
Welcome to the last stage of the PowerNet Tour of Southland
Welcome to the live text commentary for stage 9 of the 2010 PowerNet Tour of Southland. This 64.40 km stage is sponsored by Ascot Park Hotel and starts in Winton at 13:30 (1:30 pm).
The live text commentary today is being provided by Tony Corkill (PowerNet) and Sarah van Boheemen (Bike NZ).
The riders will pass though the following places today: Winton - Springhills - Grove Bush - Myross Bush - Invercargill (Gala Street)
Romain Fondard won this stage last year with a time of 1:35:38, ahead of Jack Bauer and Patrick Bevin.
Previous Stage Winners
2002 1:21.59 Scott Guyton
2003 1:35.46 Fraser MacMaster
2004 1:20.33 Greg Henderson
2005 1:31.46 Greg Henderson
2006 1:30.41 Kristian House
2007 1:29.54 Thomas Zirbel
2008 1:26.07 Dominique Rollin
2009 1:35.38 Romain Fondard
Sprints and Climbs
4.1 Km AB Lime Sprint
7.8 Km Central Southland Tab Sprint
26.4 Km Southern Paints PPG Industrial Coatings (Grove Bush) Hill Climb
50.1 Km Windsor New World (Herbert Street) Sprint
52.1 Km Hewat Galt (Gala Street) Sprint
54.2 Km Prohealth Physiotherapy (Herbert Street) Sprint
56.2 Km Henderson Construction Ltd Sprint (Bonus)
60.3 Km Pgg Wrightson AON Insurance Brokers Sprint
64.4 Km Ascot Park Hotel Stage Finish
Jerseys
1 Hayden Roulston (CSB) will wear the yellow PowerNet Tour Leader's jersey.
16 Roman van Uden (PBR) is in the green Harcourts Sprint Ace jersey.
55 Joe Cooper (SAP) is wearing the Hydraulink/Jesco King of the Mountains polka dot jersey.
61 Josh Atkins (BMH) is still in the PSIS Under 23 leader in the pink jersey.
STR Share the Road continue to lead the Wensley's Cycles Teams Classification.
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