Matt takes second in Lakeside Kermis

The Hamilton Pine Rivers Wheelers always ensure the local racing scene is well serviced by excellent racing. The regular Lakeside Kermis (Kermesse) at the Lakeside Raceway is one regular event that always draws a crowd.

On a warm spring morning the race was well attended and the action started from the gun with numerous attacks. After 10 minutes, Matt worked his way into a significant break of 7 riders, who worked well to create a good gap on the group.

The break worked hard and the whistle for the intermediate sprint sounded. Matt attacked up the backside of the course to cause a split in the break and caused 3 riders to ease off the front. Matt was in second wheel for the sprint but couldn't come past his rival for the Prime.

The break reformed and continued to stay away. However, with 15 minutes to go, two riders broke off the front and gained a good gap on the breakaway. Matt soon tried to bridge across, but couldn't get across, with the bunch now about to bring the break back. Matt sat up and allowed the bunch to work towards bringing the two breakaway riders back.

With 2 laps to go, there was only one rider left on the front and Matt waited for the group to bring him back. Up the final climb, the solo rider was within touching distance, and up the final climb, Matt attacked hard out of the group in an attempt to get across to the solo rider. He wasn't able to bridge, but did enough to ride solo across the line for second place.

Qld Teams Series - Finale

The final Teams Series race was held at Murarrie for a 60min criterium. The team was ready to lay it all on the line and make the race as hard as possible. Once again, the wind was going to play a big part with big gusts causing havoc across Brisbane.
At the start, Matt went immediately on the attack in the attempt to cause a split. A small group formed, howver it was shut down soon after. Then it was the turn of Taylor and Tom to do some one-two attacking to again try to cause a split - but again no luck.Callum was then able to spend two laps off the front in a solo bid to take the prime. Callum rode strong to hold off the pack, but team Budget was keen to contest the Prime and brought Callum back.

Condy and Matt then got themselves into a small break. All of the leaders were in the break and it looked like this might be the move. But again the bunch came back together.

Soon after the break was brought back, the peleton split in the cross winds and caught many by surprise. Unfortunately none of the boys made it across and a chase ensued. The break was too good and stayed away.

Condy was fast enough to take the sprint from the chasing group.

Next stop: Ipswich Open