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.
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