Footbike Race Results Feb 2010
Thumbs up for the Criterium Track at Murarrie by the entire contingent of competitors of the Short Course Footbike Races on the weekend. It was less windy than the route at Nundah – and easier for spectators to see the riders on the course.
A shower of rain greeted the start, leaving puddles on the track, and a stiff breeze kept the day cool for riders. Despite these conditions records still fell.
Due to course restraints and in anticipation of the World Championships in August this year, a 400m sprint was chosen over the regular 1km time trial. Records for the 10km race were broken by reigning champions in the men and women’s divisions – Alan Stewart bettered his time by 37 seconds and Sharon Simmons improved her performance by 24. And young Ali Hassan blasted his previous 5km record by almost 2 minutes.
The day’s results:
Female 400m sprint – Open
Sharon Simmons – 53.48secs
Karen Toll – 1min 09.43secs
Female 400m Sprint – Vet
Lyn Armstrong – 1min 03.72secs
Male 400m Sprint – Cadet
Ali Hassan – 1min 02.97secs
Male 400m Sprint – Open
Alan Stewart – 47.07secs (also 1st place in Vet Division)
Bruce Cook – 52.66secs
Male 5km – Cadet
Ali Hassan – 14min 0.63secs
Female 10km – Open
Sharon Simmons – 25min 35.36secs
Karen Toll – 33min 56.14secs
Male 10km – Open
Alan Stewart – 22min 54.14secs (also 1st place in Vet Division)
Bruce Cook – 24min 51.97secs
Thanks to family and friends for their support on the day.