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6 Apr 2012	Mitchell Lovelock-Fay wins the Tour of Thailand
2 Apr 2012	Expressions of Interest U15/U17 National Championships
16 Mar 2012	2012 ACT Track Championships
17 Feb 2012	ACT Criterium Championships for 2012
28 Jan 2012	Birdman swoops on Gold
20 Dec 2011	Cycling ACT Junior & Senior Track Team
15 Oct 2011	Hass brilliant on Arthurs Seat
10 Sep 2011	2011 Commonwealth Youth Games Results
9 Sep 2011	Sue Powell 2011 C4 World Champion ITT
2 Sep 2011	Amelia Crane Gold in the U15W ITT National Championship
8 Jul 2011	Rice and Bain on top in the Time Trial
11 Jun 2011	Allison Rice - Bronze U19 National RR
9 Jun 2011	Allison Rice - U19 Australian ITT Champion
4 Apr 2011	Adam Phelan wins White Jersey - 2011 Tour of Taiwan
1 Oct 2010	'Bling' for 'Bling' as he bags gold at 2010 UCI Road World Championships

Mitchell Lovelock-Fay wins the Tour of Thailand

Mark Phelan, Friday, 6 April 2012

Mitchell Lovelock-Fay wins the Tour of Thailand

Riding for the Australian National Team, Mitchell won the 5 stage UCI 2.2 Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhon’s Cup Tour of Thailand 2012 that concluded today.

Mitchell set up the Tour with 4^th place in the Prologue and then a strong win in the 111km long Stage 2. Breaking away on the long climb with John Ebsen from Denmark the pair set about building a 1min 49sec lead on a small chase group of 7 with the rest of the peloton in pieces. After Stage 2 there were only 9 riders that had a realistic chance of the tour victory.

Going into Stage 3 Mitchell sat in 2^nd place on GC, 1min 14 adrift of the Tour Leader John Ebsen. It was to be this stage however that would prove to be decisive in the fight for Yellow. John Ebsen lost touch with the group Mitchell was in dropping 2min 25 leaving Mitchell to ride through to the yellow jersey.

The next 2 stages were controlled by the Australians, keeping an eye on Mitchell’s closest competition they allowed non threatening breaks go up the road whilst covering anything dangerous, ensuring Mitchell had a safe ride to the finish.

This is an excellent result, congratulations Mitchell.

Expressions of Interest U15/U17 National Championships

Mark Phelan, Monday, 2 April 2012

Expressions of Interest are sought from Cycling ACT U15 and U17 Women and Men to be considered for selection in the State Road Team to contest the 2012 National Junior Road Championships.

Please View the Selection Document HERE.

The 2012 National U15/U17 National Road Championships will be held : Fri 7 – Sun 9 September 2012, Canberra ACT

All interested U15 & U17 Cycling ACT Members are encouraged to express their interest in representing the ACT at these championships.

There is an EOI form to be completed at the end of the Selection document and this must be completed and received back in the CACT office by Monday 16 April 2012

Note : It is not a requirement to represent your State to compete at the Junior Road Championships and all Cycling ACT U15 & U17 members are encouraged to enter and compete for your respective Clubs if unsuccessful in an application for State representation. The experience you will gain is worth the entry.

2012 ACT Track Championships

Mark Phelan, Friday, 16 March 2012

Inaugural ACT Track Omnium Championships on Dunc Gray Velodrome

The Inaugural ACT Track Omnium Championships were held at Dunc Gray Velodrome on 3^rd and 4^th March 2012 comprising of the Time Trial, Individual Pursuit, Scratch race and Sprint. This event was made possible through a joint venture arrangement between Cycling ACT and Cycling NSW utilising both their staff and resources. Such an event would not be possible without the many willing skilled volunteers, commissaires and support staff (first aid, commentary/announcer, photography, sky box to name a few) and sponsors Spectrum Graphics and Vie 13 Kustom Clothing.

61 riders, age groups from U11 to MMAS7 and representing 15 clubs, attended. For many, it was their first ride on Dunc Gray Velodrome and also their first time using starting gates, electronic countdown and timing. Chief Commissaire John Stewart expressed the desire to create a supportive atmosphere and an enjoyable experience for all, ensuring smooth-running and plenty of events for all riders. Concensus amongst the competitors and their support crews confirmed that this goal was achieved. Positive feedback has continued to flow in.

Some highlights were:

· Seeing the young competitors bolting from the start gate on their first try.

· The mixture of apprehension and sheer excitement creating an atmosphere in which the newer riders overcame any fears to achieve many personal best times.

· It was good to see the young riders transfer of finely honed ‘Bundadome’ skills to the smooth Baltic pine boards of DGV enabled skilful, strategic and safe racing.

· Sunday’s racing continued the spirit of camaraderie and spirited competition in the Elite and Masters divisions.

· Kerry Knowler WMAS4 broke both the All-Comers and Australian records for the 2km Pursuit event.

· Dan Ellis competing in all events with awe inspiring displays of power and strength. Dan impressed us all with his sportsmanship, friendly manner and his rapport with the young kids who were present on Sunday.

By the end of the championships many riders expressed satisfaction with the Omnium format and were surprised at how well they performed overall and are eager to have a similar format next time around.

Feedback from junior and senior riders, parents and supporters has indicated strong enthusiasm to repeat these championships next track season

We would like to acknowledge the generous sponsorship of Bill Liang and Gary Ryan. Bill from Spectrum Graphics who designed our current ACT kit also designed the event program and banner. Gary from Vie 13 Kustom Clothing, our team kit supplier also produced and supplied the banner which formed the back drop for our medal presentations. We would also like to thank Barry and Debbie Lind, Trendsetting Pty Ltd for their support in the printing of the programs.

Our thanks also go to the Track Championships event sub-committee, especially Ray Gorrell, who put in a tremendous amount of time and effort to ensure the success of the weekend. As well as fine tuning as we went along, Ray managed some great times in his events.

Junior results can be found at: http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/default.asp?Page=45813

Senior results can be found at: http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/default.asp?Page=45814

Jim Veal

President

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ACT Criterium Championships for 2012

Mark Phelan, Friday, 17 February 2012

ACT Criterium Championships for 2012

The ACT Criterium Championships for 2012 will be held on the Stromlo Forest Park circuit over the evenings of the Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th of February. As a state championship this event will run on the standard age-based Cycling Australia categories: u19, u23, elite, masters etc. Racing will be in the clockwise direction with registration opening at 5pm on each evening. If you have a permanent race number, please bring it. We look forward to seeing you at Stromlo Forest Park for two exciting evenings of racing.

REGISTRATION: On the day at Stromlo Forest Park from 5pm
COST: $10
COURSE: Stromlo Forest Park Criterium track, run in a clockwise direction
RACE DIRECTOR: Jeremy Rhind, jeremy.rhind@finance.gov.au
COMMISSAIRE: TBA

THURSDAY 23rd February 2012 SCHEDULE:

Masters Women 5 – 7 plus, Masters Men 6, 7 & 8 - 5:20pm for 20 mins + 3 laps
Masters Men 4 - 5:50pm for 30mins + 3 laps
Masters Women 1, 2, 3 & 4 - 6:35pm for 20 mins + 3 laps
Masters Men 5 - 7:10pm for 30mins + 3 laps

FRIDAY 24th February 2012 SCHEDULE:

Masters Men 1, 2 & 3 - 5:20pm for 30mins + 3 laps
Women, Elite & U19 - 6:05pm for 30 mins + 3 laps
Men Elite, U23 & U19 - 6:50pm for 50mins + 3 laps
NOTE:

The race will be run under the control of the Race Commissaire.
A five minute warm up period will be provided on the track immediately prior to each race. At other times, the only people on permitted on the track are officials and competitors.
Race times may be shortened subject to light condidtions. Sunset will be at 7:48pm
To compete at this championship event you must have a 2012 GOLD licence, e.g. you can't race on a three ride permit or day licence.
All riders must have an AS/NZ 2063 standard helmet WITH sticker. No sticker, no ride
Handle bar ends must be plugged and bikes in mechanically sound condition as per the Cycling Australia Technical Regulations
Junior grades under 17 are not included in these events. The ACT Criterium Championship for these age groups will be held in conjunction with the DBR Women's and Juniors Tour in July.

Birdman swoops on Gold

Mark Phelan, Saturday, 28 January 2012

Birdman swoops on Gold

Alex Bird had the ride of his life tonight winning the Australian Championship in the Sprint over the current Keirin World Champion Shane Perkins from Victoria.

Alex qualified 4^th and had no trouble reaching the ¼ Finals were he came up against the incredibly talented top qualifier, 19 year old Matthew Glaetzer from South Australia. In a classic sprint match Alex calmly dispatched Matthew in two straight heats.

Extremely pleased with his win Alex now faced the prospect of having to beat the current Keirin World Champion Shane Perkins for that coveted Green and Gold Australian Championship Jersey.

The first heat in the best of three was a physical affair that almost saw Alex hit the deck after a heavy clash with Perkins with a lap to go. Undeterred Alex kept the power going and in a photo finish took the first heat. Alex was now only 1 win away from realizing his dream.

Heat 2 and Alex looked confident on the line. In what was a tactical battle Shane looked to get a jump on Alex a lap and a half from home, Alex however knew what he need to do and got a good run on Perkins wheel and pulled out to pass, however Perkins kicked again and held Alex on his hip, through turn 1, then turn 2, into turn 3 and through turn 4 it looked like it may go to a 3^rd heat. Alex however hit another gear and powering out of turn 4 had a perfect run to the line and in another close finish took the win in straight heats.

Congratulations Birdman, it has been a long time coming but a much deserved win.

(Qualified in a State record 10.230)

Watch SBS Video of the Final - HERE

Watch SBS Video of the U19M Final - HERE

In other Championship news the ACT has once again ridden exceptionally well with lots of podiums and several State Records being set at these Championships.

Catherine Culvenor won Silver in the EW 500mtr Time Trial. (35.616 State Record)

EW Team Pursuit won Silver - Rebecca Wiasak, Ailie McDonald, Allison Rice (3.36.061 State Record)

Thomas Clarke won Bronze in the U19M Keirin

Rebecca Wiasak won Bronze in the EW Points

Catherine Culvenor finished 4^th in the EW Sprint (11.880 State Record)

Daniel Ellis finished 4^th in the EM Sprint

Rebecca Wiasak finished 6^th in the EW Individual Pursuit (3.38.747 State Record)

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Rebecca Waisak Bronze Points 2012 Aust Champs

Cycling ACT Junior & Senior Track Team

Mark Phelan, Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Cycling ACT is pleased to release it's 2012 Junior (U15/U17), U19 and Elite Track Championship representative Teams.

Junior Team:

U15M

Jordan LOUIS

U17W

Amelia CRANE

Emily NICHOLLS

JM17

Michael RICE

Junior Management Team:

Coach:

Michael AISBITT

Team Manager/Mechanic:

Ed RICE

U19/Elite Team

U19 Women

Emily CLARK

Lucy KIRK

Allison RICE

U19 Men

Tom CLARKE

Elite Women

Catherine CULVENOR
Rebecca DOOLAN

Sorelle BOWMAN

Ailie MCDONALD

Rebecca WISIAK

Elite Men

Alex BIRD

Daniel ELLIS

Nathan HART

Team Management:

Head Coach Glenn Doney
Assist Coach                              John Forrest
Assist Coach Brian Simpson
Mechanic                                     Darren Clarke
Team Manager                           Braham Hart

Hass brilliant on Arthurs Seat

Mark Phelan, Saturday, 15 October 2011

Hass brilliant on Arthurs Seat

Nathan Hass may have finished second on today’s queen stage of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour to Katusha’s Igor Silin but Nathan rode brilliantly into the yellow Jersey.

The Yellow Jersey slipped off Drapacs Rhys Pollock’s shoulders today and landed firmly on the shoulders of an impressive Nathan Hass. Pollock faltered the second time up Arthurs Seat but a determined chase from the Drapac team brought Pollock back from a 1:15 deficit at the top of Arthurs Seat to the front bunch inside 8km. Pollock however lost contact early on the last accent of Arthurs Seat and it was obvious it would come down to a battle between Jack Bobridge and Nathan Hass as to who would take the Yellow Jersey and probably the entire tour.

Nathan showed excellent judgement and strong climbing legs in the final climb to the top of Arthurs Seat following Jack Bobridge’s wheel until the final 30mts when Nathan had enough strength to get around Jack and seal the Yellow Jersey with a stunning 2^nd place, with Just a criterium to finish of the tour tomorrow the Yellow looks solid on Nathans back.

I have been quite impressed with Nathan and the entire Genesys team at this Jayco Herald Sun tour, Nathan has been brilliant and his team superb, congratulations.

2011 Commonwealth Youth Games Results

Mark Phelan, Saturday, 10 September 2011

The 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games cycling program kicked off last night at the Isle of Man with our own Allison Rice coming 5^th in the Individual Time Trial and winning a BRONZE Medal in the Teams Time Trial (time of the top 2 finishers added together to rank the team)

Congratulations on a great ride Allison and all the best for the Road Race and then Junior World Championships.

Full Results HERE

Road Race

Allison Rice road a perfect support role to help her Australian Team mate Emily Roper to the Silver Medal in todays Road Race. In what was a great team effort by the Australian Girls Emily Roper - Siver, Jess Mundy - 4th, Jess Allen - 10th and Allison Rice - 12th was enough to secure the Silver Medal in the Teams Road Race category. Congratulations Girls

The Junior Mens Team again won the Gold in both the Road Race and the Teams category with Caleb Ewen winning the Road Race and Jack Beckinsale taking the Bronze. That is a cleen sweep of the Gold medal for the boys so far.

Cycling

- Time Trial Women

Final

Position	Competitor	Country	Result	Medal
1st	Hannah Barnes	England	10:13	Gold
2nd	Jess Allen	Australia	10:30	Silver
3rd	Elinor Barker	Wales	10:34	Bronze
4th	Amy Roberts	Wales	10:37
5th	Allison Rice	Australia	10:44
6th	Lucy Garner	England	10:45
7th	Emily Roper	Australia	10:51
8th	Harriet Owen	England	10:57
9th	Jess Mundy	Australia	10:57
10th	Ciara Mulholland	Northern Ireland	11:03
11th	Vera Adrian	Namibia	11:14
12th	Allyson Gillard	Canada	11:44
13th	Tennessee Mayer	Canada	11:45
14th	Claire Oakley	Northern Ireland	11:48
15th	Janie Rioux-Coulombe	Canada	11:50
16th	Ju pha Som net	Malaysia	12:32
17th	Nurul Nadia Mohamad Fauzi	Malaysia	12:42

Cycling

- Time Trial Team Women

Final

Position

Team

Members

Result

Medal

1st

20.58

Gold

2nd

Wales

Elinor Barker

Amy Roberts

21.11

Silver

3rd

21.14

Bronze

4th

Northern Ireland

Ciara Mulholland

Claire Oakley

22.51

5th

23.29

6th

Malaysia

Nurul Nadia Mohamad Fauzi

Ju pha Som net

25.14

Sue Powell 2011 C4 World Champion ITT

Mark Phelan, Friday, 9 September 2011

Sue Powell wins the 2011 Individual Time Trial at the Para Cycling World Championionships being staged in Roskilde, Denmark.

Sue Powell also won the Gold in the Road Race at the 2011 Para Cycling World Championionships being staged in Roskilde, Denmark.

Double World Champion! Congratulations Sue.

Full story on the Cycling Australia Web site.

Amelia Crane Gold in the U15W ITT National Championship

Mark Phelan, Friday, 2 September 2011

Amelia Crane - U15W National Champion in the ITT!!!!

The ACT Team got their National Championship campaign off to a perfect start today with talented Amelia Crane taking Gold in the U15 Women's Individual Time Trail.

The Championships being conducted in Dookie, which is around 30mins outside of Shepparton, Victoria put on perfect weather for the start of these championships.

The unseeded Amelia was the first to leave the start gate and posted a time everyone knew was good but Amelia had to wait for 24 of her fellow competitors to finish, each rider falling short of Amelia's time.

Congratulations Amelia, you did yourself, your parents and the State proud today.

Solid results from the rest of the state team today has set the foundation for an exciting next few days, all the best to the team.

Terrific results in the Road Race with Maddy Marshal the best of the ACT crew with Lucy Kirk putting in a power of work for the team helping Maddy to 9^th and Alexandria to 12^th. Michael Rice and Amelia Crane in 11^th place were also great results.

Micheal Rice was a bit unlucky in the Criterium with a rider pulling a foot in the final sprint just in front of Michael disrupting his run to the line, Michael had to be content with 4^th place on the day. Amelia (6^th) and Maddy (8^th) again showed constant strength to finish high in the placing.

With a National Championship from Amelia and a swag of top 10’s from our riders it has been a very successful campaign, congratulations to all our riders.

All ACT riders results

Individual Time Trial.

U15 Women

Amelia Crane - GOLD

Emily Nicholls - 9th

U17 Women

Alexandria Nicholls - 6th

Lucy Kirk - 7th

Maddy Marshall - 14th

U17 Men

Michael Rice - 10th

Joshua Lind - 20th

Sean Whitfield - 39th

Road Race.

U15 Women

Amelia Crane - 11th

Emily Nicholls - 21st

U17 Women

Maddy Marshall - 9th

Alexandria Nicholls - 12th

Lucy Kirk - 21st

U17 Men

Michael Rice - 11th

Sean Whitfield - 41st

Thomas Clarke - 47th

Joshua Lind - 60th

Criterium.

U15 Women

Amelia Crane - 6th

Emily Nicholls - 12th

U17 Women

Maddy Marshall - 8th

Alexandria Nicholls - 21st

Lucy Kirk - 27th

U17 Men

Michael Rice - 4th

Sean Whitfield - 25th

Thomas Clarke - 51st

Joshua Lind - DNF

Rice and Bain on top in the Time Trial

Mark Phelan, Friday, 8 July 2011

Allison Rice and Nick Bain are on top of the time sheets after the Time Trial at the 2011 DBR Canberra Junior and Women's Tour.

Elite and U19 Women

Allison Rice (U19) continued her incredible form in the Individual Time Trial today edging out her Suzuki team mate Bec Wiasak (EW) by 8 seconds to lead the tour after the first stage, Jessica Mundy (U19) rounding out the podium in third place.

U19 Men

Nick Bain produced a flawless time trial just heading Jack Beckinsale with Jake McMahon taking 3rd place.

The racing continues tomorrow when the U11 to U17 also start their Junior Tour.

Full Results HERE

Photo's HERE

Allison Rice - Bronze U19 National RR

Mark Phelan, Saturday, 11 June 2011

Congratulations again Allison!

Allison Rice won the Bronze Medal in the U19W Road Race at the 2011 Australian Championship today being held in Queensland.

On top of her Gold winning performace in the National ITT this is once again a fantastic result from Allison, with a National Gold and Bronze medal Alison's odds of being selected in the Australian Team have shortend considerably to contest the 2011 Junior Road World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark on the 19-25th September 2011 and perhaps the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games 7-13th September, Isle of Man.

Other ACT Riders in Road Race action at this Championships.

U19W Alice Wallett - 14th @ 13.31

U19M Ivan Michelin-Beard - 29th @ 0.40 (Solid ride from Ivan finishing on the same time as 5th place! Well done)

U19M Philip Jermyn - 45th @ 7.00

U19M Karl Michelin-Beard - DNF

U19M Laurent Groom - DNF

Congratulations again to all the ACT Riders, some excellent results and the State is very proud of you all, best of luck for the 2nd Road Race tomorrow (Selection Race - non championship) and the National Criterium Championships on Monday.

Results from the Selection Race held on the 12th June 2011

U19W Allison Rice - 5th

U19W Alice Wallett - DNF

U19M Ivan Michelin-Beard - DNF

U19M Karl Michelin-Beard - DNF

U19M Laurent Groom - DNF

U19M Philip Jermyn - DNF

National Criterium 13th June 2011

Only U19W Alice Wallett along with U19M Ivan and Karl Michelin-Beard with Laurent Groom fronted the Starter in the Criterium, Philip Jermyn was a DNS and Allison was not entered.

Alice Wallett finished 10th in the U19W and Ivan Michelin-Beard was the only one to get through the heats of the U19M and finished 28th in the final.

If anyone has photo's of the event please forward them to me.

Link to full results HERE

Allison Rice - U19 Australian ITT Champion

Mark Phelan, Thursday, 9 June 2011

Congratulations Allison!

Allison Rice won the 2011 Australian Championship today in the Individual Time Trial at the National U19 Championships being held in Queensland.

A remarkable result from Allison as a first year U19, a result that hopefully will see Allison selected in the Australian Team to contest the 2011 Junior Road World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark on the 19-25th September 2011 and perhaps the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games 7-13th September, Isle of Man, UK.

Other ACT Riders in Individual Time Trial action at this Championships.

U19W Alice Wallett - 13th

U19M Philip Jermyn - 22nd (very solid result from a first year U19)

U19M Ivan Michelin-Beard - 32nd

U19M Laurent Groom - 37th

Congratulations to all the ACT Riders, you have all done very well and best of luck for the Road Races and Criterium.

If anyone has photo's of the event please forward them to me.

Link to full Results HERE

Adam Phelan wins White Jersey - 2011 Tour of Taiwan

Mark Phelan, Monday, 4 April 2011

2011 Tour of Taiwan UCI 2.2

At just 19 years of age Adam Phelan had a tour to remember at the 2011 Tour of Taiwan. With the 2011 edition of the Tour of Taiwan expanding from it's traditional 7 day format to 10 days celebrating the 100th anniversary of democracy in the Republic of China, with the Peloton traversing from one end of the country to another for a total of 1137.65km, the 2011 Tour organisers designed a very demanding race to make this anniversary race something special.

Adam Phelan of the Drapac Professional Cycling Team won the prologue and in doing so took command of the Yellow jersey as well as the White Jersey for the best U23 rider. Over the next 9 days Adam had the Yellow Jersey for 2 days, held the White Jersey for all stages winning the White Jersey Competition, had 2 further 5th places and only placed outside the top 20 on one Stage. Adam finished 6th on General Classification while providing support to his team in every stage.

Drapac Professional Cycling Team had a massive Tour with 4 stage wins (Adam Phelan, Floris Goesinnen and Adam Semple x 2) many top 5 places, Drapac Professional Cycling Team won the Teams competition, finished General Classification with Lochie Norris in 4th, Adam Phelan in 6th and Adam Semple in 12th and Adam winning the U23 competition with Adam Semple in 2nd in that competition.

Congratulations to Adam and the Drapac Professional Cycling Team, commanding results in a very tough Tour.

'Bling' for 'Bling' as he bags gold at 2010 UCI Road World Championships

Mathews takes the rainbow jersey

Friday, 1 October 2010

Canberra's Michael Matthews delivered a perfectly timed sprint to claim the gold medal in the under 23 road race at the UCI World Championships today in Geelong.

Matthews who turned 20 on Sunday and is known by the nickname of 'Bling' due to his fondness for flash jewellery, burst from the bunch in the final 100 metres and left his rivals in his wake crossing the line several bike lengths clear of second placed John Degenkolb of Germany at the end of the 159km race. Third place was a dead heat between Wednesday's time trial winner Taylor Phinney (USA) and Canadian Guillaume Boivin.

"Actually I can't really say anything, I am over the moon, this is a dream come true," said Matthews after becoming Australia's first U23 road race World Champion. "Dreams don't usually come true, it's unbelievable."

The early pace was set by American Ben King, who launched a solo attack in the first of ten laps of the15.9km circuit and, in a confusing twist for spectators, was soon being chased by West Australian Ben King.

The American's lead reached almost six and a half minutes and he remained in front alone for more than half the race but he was eventually reeled in by the peloton due largely to some great work by Matthew's teammates who did the work to bring the race back together.

They also helped control numerous attacks in the last two laps and in the final lap Matthews held his nerve to put himself in prime position amongst the 40 strong final group that turned right onto the uphill drag to the finish.

Degenkolb shot to the front at around the 200m to go marker while Matthews sat on the wheel of Phinney and bided his time before powering around both his rivals. His winning time was 4hr1min23sec.

"I just sat in there on the final lap and ignored those breaks as I knew all the big sprinters were back in the bunch so as long as they were in there I wasn't going anyway," said Matthews, who was mobbed by his ecstatic teammates and family after the win.

"It was unbelievable, I hit out with my sprint with 75 metres to go like I practiced in training and it paid off in the end.

"With 50 metres to go I turned around a little bit and realised I had it, so I had my salute going from there. It was amazing doing it in front of a home crowd with everyone cheering, it was just amazing."

Matthews paid tribute to his team mates who joined him on the podium for a special post ceremony celebration.

"All the boys worked so well for me today, making sure I had enough food and water, that I was in the right position in the bunch and wasn't using too much energy," added Matthews.

West Australian Luke Durbridge, who claimed silver in Wednesday's time trial, was overjoyed at Matthews' success.

"Full credit to Michael, it was just an unbelievable ride, everyone is blown away, at a home worlds, it doesn't get much better than that," said Durbridge. "I think everything, the team, just rode so well for each other, it was selfless stuff out there and I guess that's what wins it.

"The crowd was unbelievable on every hill and even when I was out the back, they were screaming, so to reward the crowd with something like that, Australia has never done before, it is the things dreams are made of."

Ben King, who worked tirelessly early in the race, echoed Durbridge's sentiments.

"The plan was to get me up the road and save the boys' legs, and then when the bunch caught us, jump on the front and absolutely drill it on the last climb.

"When he crossed the line for the win, I was one of the first to hug him, it was fantastic. This is one of the most memorable moments on my life,"

Like King, Queensland's Malcolm Rudolph and New South Wales' Joe Lewis were also delighted to be able to share in the moment.

"Feels like I have won the rainbow jersey, so it's great for Bling and the team to pull it off," said Rudolph.

"This is probably one of my greatest moments of my life, Michael being one of my best mates," said Lewis. "We have ridden at heaps of race, we have done it, we knew we could do it, we just had to have faith that we could pull it off in the end and we did."

Canberra's Michael Matthews claims the under 23 road race world championship	West Australia's Ben King on a solo break during the M23 road race world championship	Rohan Dennis and Malcolm Rudolph working hard at the front	Rudolph leads the peloton around the Geelong circuit
Matthews shows his medal to the photographers	Matthews celebrates as he crosses the line to to victory in the M23 road race	Michael Matthews - the 2010 M23 Road World Champion	Michael Matthews is joined by his M23 team mates

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