LISA BLACKLER/Stuff
Tasman Wheelers Junior Tour under-17 boys winner Noah Hollamby is flanked by Cycling South Canterbury clubmate Cameron Anderson, left, and Joshua Mulcahy after receiving the General Classification jersey.
Timaru teenager Noah Hollamby produced a dominant performance to win the under-17 boys section of the inaugural Tasman Wheelers Junior Tour in Nelson at the weekend. Hollamby’s dominance saw him claim all three jerseys (King of Mountains, sprint and General Classification) with strong wins in all three stages in the event which is part of Cycling New Zealand s National Road Series. Hollamby s overall time for the three stages was 3 hours 7 minutes 26 seconds with his Cycling South Canterbury clubmate, Cameron Anderson, taking second in 3:11.7 and Manawatu s Joshua Mulcahy third in 3:11.17.
“It’s a pretty technical and dangerous course, there were a couple of minor crashes.”
Bejon Haswell/Stuff Mitchell said he had been thinking of hosting such an event for quite some time. “I just knew it would offer something extra for cyclers and speed skaters, and I had heard of other towns doing something similar,” he said. “You’ve got a steep climb of four storeys that would test even the hardiest cyclist.” Cyclists had a standing start at the entrance, and then pedalled up the four storeys, with those who had some energy left having a sprint finish at the top.