Leading into the first feed, the cross winds started to play their role, with many teams trying to take advantage of the wind. For several kilometres the cross winds meant that the race for many was cut short. Through this section, the team rode well to stay at the front and ensure a full team was present for the second half of the race.
After the first feed, there was 30km of head wind, that allowed a break of two riders get away. With TDU controlling the race, the break never gained more than 2 minutes, and were brought back once we turned for home.
As the race turned towards home, with 70km to go, the real attacks began. James Miller started to get amongst the action, but the group didn't want to let anything go. However, for more than 30km there were constant attacks, but still nothing got away.
Coming into the final 40km, the race headed east, and the wind had picked up. For almost 20km, the cross winds battered the field, and finally a break of 4 riders broke clear. Thankfully, our form rider Ben Cook made the split and allowed the rest of the team to wait for the finale.
As the front group came into the finish, Ben had an attack on the final hill of the day, 2km from home. Despite his best efforts, his break away companions counter attacked, where Ben held on to take 4th place. Anthony Collins had the power to take a great win.
Again with 2km to go, Matt counter attacked the moves being made in the chase group, and managed to slip off the front with Jayden Copp. The two stayed away, where Matt out sprinted Jayden to take 5th.
The team showed great patience to wait until the right time, to make our moves, where we we rewarded with some great results.
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