Genesys strong as Newell claims finale

Genesys Wealth Advisers dominated the final stage at the inaugural Tour of Toowoomba, taking four of the top six places including first and second with Dylan Newell and William Clarke respectively. Yet all eyes were on the battle for third place, which saw Patrick Shaw (Virgin Blue RBS Morgans) pip Dale Parker (National Junior Road Team) on the line.

Shaw’s narrow third place secured him a time bonus that bumped him into the general classification lead, giving the rider the race win. The pair had started the criterium finale separated by just two seconds after the morning’s stage, with Parker having the upper hand.

While Parker had the time advantage on the final stage, Shaw had the benefit of a full complement of teammates while his rival was alone in the peloton.

As the five leaders reached the finish line two seconds ahead of the next group, Shaw nabbed third place from Parker to win the tour. Kyle Marwood (Genesys Wealth Advisers) rounded out the group with fifth place while teammate Ben Grenda (Genesys Wealth Advisers) was first across the line of those that fell behind as the speed increased at the finish, just two second behind.

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