Former Australian national criterium champion Anthony Giacoppo (Avanti Racing) has won the 2015 University of Tasmania Stan Siejka Launceston Cycling Classic, outsprinting Nathan Earle (Team Sky) to claim victory under sunny Tasmanian skies.
Giacoppo led a small attack with only four laps to go, enjoying a several second lead from the fast-chasing peloton as they climbed Lawrence Street for the final time. Giacoppo then burst away to enter the final turn at the front, besting Earle on the final straight with team-mate Neil van der Ploeg rounding out the podium.
"2015 has been a relatively slow year on the bike for me due to a few injuries, so to come back on top is fantastic," exclaimed Giacoppo after his win. "I knew that I needed to go into the last turn in front, because whoever did that would be hard to get past. That was all I was concentrating on, and it worked!"
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The 29-year-old from Perth hailed the many spectators who packed the streets surrounding Launceston City Park. The criterium moved from its traditional flat city centre circuit home to a more challenging course in 2015, and the decision appeared to pay dividends for riders and fans alike.
"It is awesome to have so many spectators, they created a great atmosphere," said Giacoppo. "I really like the new course, and it suits me well."
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