TNN Kicks Off Jayco Herald Sun Tour
03 February 2016
Race: Jayco Herald Sun Tour, Prologue
Start/Finish: Melbourne/ Melbourne, Australia
Distance: 2.1-kilometers
On Wednesday, Team Novo Nordisk took on the prologue at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour around Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia. Riders saw various conditions, including sun, wind and rain, as they tackled the 2.1-kilometer race against the clock. William Clarke (Drapac Professional Cycling) laid down the fastest time on the technical course in 2 minutes 34 seconds.
“We kicked off Sun Tour with a short prologue along the bike paths through inner Melbourne,” New Zealander Scott Ambrose says, “These short races are like kryptonite to me sometimes, and I just can’t seem to get going fast enough. But I’m look forward to the upcoming days!“
Results:
- 1st: William Clarke (Drapac Professional Cycling)
- 2nd: Caleb Ewan (ORICA-GreenEDGE)
- 3rd: Neil Van Der Ploeg (Avanti IsoWhey Sports)
Team Novo Nordisk Results:
- James Glasspool: 55, 0:11 behind Clarke
- Chris Williams: 65, 0:13 behind Clarke
- Brian Kamstra: 79, 0:17 behind Clarke
- Scott Ambrose: 88, 0:22 behind Clarke
- Corentin Cherhal: 89, 0:22 behind Clarke
- Gerd de Keijzer: 95, 0:27 behind Clarke