Australian awards announce finalists

Cycling Australia has announced the finalists in the 2008 Cyclist of the Year Awards, which will be held at a gala celebration on Sunday, November 23. The night will culminate with the presentation of the Sir Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman Medal and Trophy to the 2008 Australian Cyclist of the Year.

In the category of male road cyclist of the year, the jury will choose between Cadel Evans, Simon Gerrans and Robbie McEwen. In the women's category, Rochelle Gilmore, Vicki Whitelaw and retiring Oenone Wood are the athletes chosen for the finale.

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