2021 Toireasa Gallagher Women's Trophy Race 18km
The Gallagher Women’s Handicap officially started in 2008 after race sponsor Toireasa Gallagher returned from the Beijing Paralympic Games, but the event does connect to the National Level All-Female events run by the Bathurst Cycling Club in the early 2000s; and boosts an impressive list winners.
This year 3 former winners where on the starting line for the 14th running of the prestigious trophy race - Kirsten Howard, Fran Walker and Cathy Adams
HOW IT HAPPENED -
Tracey Robinson Kate Yeo and Kristy Crump where the early leaders with the trio chased by Robyn Partridge and mother and daughter duo Cathy and Erin Adams. Behind them the middle markers included Candice Falconer, Trudy O'Connor, Amanda Robinson and Bec O'Connor who were hoping to form a strong working bunch in the windy conditions; but Brigette Evans and Jette McKellar lifted the pace and only Lara Allen could go with the pair.
Behind them the backmarkers where split into 4 groups with two times winner Kirsten Howard the lone scratchmarker; she had 1 minute between her and strong riding pair of Toireasa Gallagher Claire Scott who were in turn chase young local stars Charlotte Lovett and Ebony Robinson who just medalled at the NSW Junior Champs. While trying to hold them all a bay was former NSW rep rider Kate Tallentire and 2019 winner Fran Walker.
Up front Jette McKellar Brigette Evans and Lara Allen had caught the leaders and had a race winning lead, on the final climb Lara Allen jumping away to take the win in 40 mins 22 sec, with Jette McKellar second and 3rd place Brigette Evans.
Fourth place with to Robyn Partridge in front of Erin Adams and Cathy Adams, while Kate Yeo won the sprint for 7th in front of Kristy Crump, nice ride by Fran Walker and Ebony Robinson to round out the top ten.
Next in Charlotte Lovett Tracey Robinson Trudy O'Connor and Kirsten Howard who recorded fastest time in the event. Then Kate Tallentire Toireasa Gallagher Candice Falconer Bec O’Conner and Amanda Robinson with Claire Scott rounding out the top 20 on Handicap; with the 5th fastest time in the race behind Kirsten Howard Toireasa Gallagher Ebony Robinson and Charlotte Lovett.
14 Nov 2021 – Toireasa Gallagher Women’s Handicap & Men Screamer Scratch Race
Toireasa Gallagher Women’s Handicap - 1Lara Allen 11min 2Jette McKellar 11min 3Brigette Evans 11min 4Robyn Partridge 16min 5Erin Adams 16min 6Cathy Adams 7Kate Yeo 20min 8Kristy Crump 20min 9Fran Walker 7min 10Ebony Robinson (3min) -- Fastest Fastest Time - 1Kirsten Howard 33:06 2Toireasa Gallagher 3Ebony Robinson
Men's 18km Screamer scratch races