Masters cycling returns to Moruya

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“The weekend should be every bit as successful as last year’s superb event,” race director Graeme Marsh said.

“The entry lists are high, and last year’s champions are coming back to defend.

“In the Masters 9 category, we have Martin Peters coming from Melbourne. He is the highest credentialled rider we have. He is a multiple world record holder, and multiple Australian champion.

“Our own Graham Meek has New South Wales medals to his credit, but will have his work cut out with Martin in the field. We look forward to fierce competition.”

Local hopes rest on John Vaughan and Dominique Rideaux in Masters 6. Both performed well at the recent Canberra Tour, and John won the time trial on day one of the masters tour at Gunning last weekend.

“Unfortunately, he has come down with the flu, and we just hope he can get well by Saturday,” Marsh said.

In the women’s races, Gail Pearson of Moruya is among the favourites in Masters 3. She is in strong form.

Kirsti McVeigh and Cynthia Trevallian lead the Eurobodalla push in Masters 4, and both are suited to the tough Kia Ora course on Yarragee and Eurobodalla Roads.

Traffic control measures will be in place from 8am on Saturday.

“I appeal to motorists to be alert for cyclists up until 4pm,” Marsh said.

“There will be traffic controllers and advisors on all intersection, and escort vehicles with warning lights and plenty of signs on the roads.”

On Sunday, the races move to the North Moruya industrial estate on Shelley Road, part of which will be closed for the day.

Racing on the 900m circuit should once again be fast and furious, favouring the sprinters. The road race course favours stamina and hill climbing ability, and different faces can be expected to come to the fore on Sunday.