Tas Gas Launceston to New Norfolk Classic 2009

Tas Gas Launceston to New Norfolk Classic Photos

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  Bernard Sulzberger (Fly V Australia), the Tas Gas Launceston to New Norfolk One-Day Classic winner for 2009.

• The field leave Launceston in the 200km one-day classic to New Norfolk in Tasmania's south.
• Ben Day (left) and Fly V Australia teammate Benjamin King work hard at the front of the leading group.
• Bernard Sulzberger (Fly V Australia) from Tasmania takes out the shortened inaugural Launceston to New Norfolk One-Day Classic.
• Oh my god that was tough: Race winner Bernard Sulzberger (Fly V Australia) was glad to get to New Norfolk after spending more than five hours in the saddle.
• The podium spray (l-r): Rhys Pollock (2nd,Drapac Porsche), Bernard Sulzberger (1st,Fly V Australia), and Dylan Newell (3rd,Praties) on the podium in New Norfolk.
• Drapac Porsche's Rhys Pollock clowns around with a local radio personality's cut-out in New Norfolk.
• Bernard Sulzberger (Fly V Australia) was the overall King of the Mountains winner in the race.
• Gene Bates (Drapac Porsche) from South Australia won the King of Poatina jersey after his solo ride to the top of the category one climb.
• Riders pass canola fields near Cressy on the outskirts of Launceston.
• Stormy weather brewing: the lead group head for the hills in the background and the climb up Poatina.
• Strong cross winds was making life difficult for riders in the lead group.
• Riders were blown off the road when strong cross-winds hit near the base of the category one climb at Poatina.
• Gene Bates (Drapac Porsche) wins the climb up Poatina in strong winds and freezing conditions.
• Fly V Australia's Bernard Sulzberger (left) and Ben Day control the lead group on the snow lined roads above Poatina.

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