PORT Fairy cyclist Nathan McLaren modestly describes his efforts at the South West District Track Titles at Hamilton as “alright”.
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Predominantly a road cyclist, McLaren won a scratch race, finished runner-up to Warrnambool’s Sam Lane in the pursuit, and was third in the 10-mile on the weekend.
“I was pretty happy with how I went,” McLaren said.
“I was really just going there to make up numbers, I don’t rate myself as a track rider – I hadn’t ridden my track bike in a year.”
McLaren said the titles attracted up to 50 senior riders and 30-40 junior riders.
Competitors came from across the south-west region, with representatives from Warrnambool, Port Fairy, Mount Gambier, Hamilton, Camperdown, Colac and Ballarat, among other clubs.
I was happy with how I went ... I don't rate myself as a track rider.
- Nathan McLaren
They had to contend with hot, windy conditions as the mercury rose to about 35 degrees for the weekend event.
Matt and Sam Lane finished second in the madison on Saturday night, while McLaren and Greg Hogan finished third.
In the wheel race, Hamilton’s Chris Kennett finished runner-up to McLaren, while Mount Gambier’s Jack Patzel was third and Todd Satchell was fourth.
Satchell took out the 16km scratch race ahead of Matt Lane and McLaren.
