Allan Iacuone took out the inaugural Australian National Cyclocross Championship title in the men elite category.
After a great and exciting race under sunny skies, it is Allan Iacuone who gets to wear the green and gold jersey for the next twelve months. It was a fast and hard race on the grass of Cranwell Park in Melbourne’s western suburbs. After a great opening lap by Sid Taberlay – the only rider to bunny hop the barriers – it was Adrian Jackson that managed to break away from the rest of the field. Just as the very enthusiastic crowd was convinced that AJ was on his way to taking the title, it was Allan Iacuone that bridged the 20 seconds gap in only one lap. Adrian was able on to hang on to Alan’s wheel for another lap but ultimately had to let him go. Paul Van Der Ploeg completed the podium in third position.
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All photos: Roeland Suys
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Andrew Blair leads Paul Van Der Ploeg, Sid Taberlay and Adrian Jackson
Brunswick Cycling Club did a great job building the course for the nationals
Sid Taberlay jumps the barriers
Australian National Cyclocross Championship
Adrian Jackson breaks away from the rest of the field
The new Australian CX Champion Allan Iacuone
Paul Van Der Ploeg had to settle with third place
Lewis Rattray finished in 8th place at his comeback race after studying in Europe
Sid Taberlay was outstanding on the most technical part of the course
Paul Van Der Ploeg had to dig deep to secure his spot on the podium
Lewis Rattray was definatly a crowd favourite today
Andrew Blair jumps the barriers
Rider were exhausted after one hour of amazing cx racing