Round Lake Taupo Cycling Classic match report

(Dramatic and taut)

-- LABC's McGechie reports

In a dramatic and taut finish, Gnarls pipped McGechie on the line at last weekend’s Round Lake Taupo Cycling Classic.

Overall victory on the day however went to Trade Tools team member Simon “Calves” Mcleay who saw off the challenge of both Ricochet and Missingham.

Mad Dog Muzza rode gamely on to snatch (is that like a mirkin?) a gallant third place, closely followed by Whizzer Wilson, Wily Webster, and then the Flying Finch, with the Cable Bay kid close on his heels.

Fighting through a haze of cramp induced pain came Mikey Pee, lamenting his lack of performance enhancing substances carried on the day.

As the two teams gathered together in the afternoon to discuss the race and partake of suitable post race refreshments every pedal stroke was relived and considered.

Later in the evening, as the Pinot flowed like the Ganges, a truce was declared and the conversation then turned to plans for next year’s assault on the Taupo ride.

Photo gallery

(Not mine. I'll stake my ball on that)

(When he's not cycling McKelvie is a concert pianist)

(Look, Vino, this steak is fine. I know the butcher)

(Mmmm, burnt sausage head)