QTOUR SBS Women's and SumUp Men's League Preview
Spanning four stages across 3 days of racing, the Q Tour winner will need to bring a wide range of skills to succeed. With two flat stages, a time trial and hilltop finish, expect to see riders with a traditional general classification skillset at the top of the standings. The Stage 2 time trial and Stage 3 climb to the finish line will be decisive. The Jacksons Road climb, 2.2km at 10%, will split the peloton and provide pure climbers with the opportunity to bring back time on the strong time trial engines as the race draws to a close.
In the SBS Women’s League, all eyes with be on the Praties Cycling Team duo of Sophie Marr and Talia Appleton. First and second in the overall standings they look well placed to take out the League, but we will have to wait until Sunday to see who it will be.
Alongside a formidable Praties line up, Meridian Blue p/b 99 Bikes also bring a powerful squad, boasting previous World Tour talent and some of the best up and coming riders. The Butterfields Ziptrak Racing team will also be in contention, with top all rounder Alli Anderson taking to the startline.
The SumUp Men’s League will see an explosive final showdown for the Jayco AlUla stagiaire contract between Jack Ward (Team Brennan p/b TP32) and Zac Marriage (Butterfields Ziptrak Racing). Separated by only 43 points heading into the final round and so much on the line, these two will be looking for every avenue to pull out an advantage.
CCACHE X BODYWRAP and local team Cobra9 X Leigh Surveyors have turned up in force for the final round and are expected to animate the stages. With talent spread across stage and general classification ambitions, we are sure to see a dynamic few days of racing from these top teams.
It is set to be an exciting final round, be sure to follow the race courtesy of the official broadcast partner SBS who will be streaming the Stage 1 South Bank Criterium and Stage 4 Queen stage live on SBS and SBS on demand!
Broadcast Times
Friday 21 March – 6:00pm – 9:00pm AEST | 7:00pm – 10:00pm AEDT
Sunday 23 March – 12:00pm – 3:00pm AEST | 1:00pm – 4:00pm AEDT
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