Mobius Future Racing’s Ben Dyball avenged past disappointment at the Spirit of Tasmania Tour of Tasmania on Saturday, launching a stunning solo attack on the final climb to win stage 3 and move into the yellow jersey.
Dyball narrowly finished second overall at the 2014 edition of the race, and is now just one stage away from adding his name to an honour roll which includes Australian cycling greats Sir Hubert ‘Oppy’ Opperman, Cadel Evans and Richie Porte.
Dyball made his decisive move under beautiful blue skies in the final stanza of the 103.8-kilometre road race from Launceston to Poatina, effortlessly passing the peloton and quickly establishing an insurmountable gap. The Sydneysider crossed the line almost a minute and a half ahead of fellow place-getters Angus Lyons (Jayco/John West VIS) and Dylan Sunderland (State of Matter/MAAP) to take the overall tour lead.
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“To move into yellow is just amazing,” exclaimed Dyball following the race. “I was aiming to win the stage, but did not think I could take enough time to get the overall lead.”
Dyball now holds a seemingly unassailable 41 second advantage heading into Sunday’s final stage, where – barring a crash – the 27-year-old will be crowned 2016 Spirit of Tasmania Tour of Tasmania general classification winner. After finishing second at the 2014 edition of the race, Dyball was excited about the prospect of going one better this year.
“This is the most prestigious tour in Subaru National Road Series,” the 2011 U23 Australian road champion said. “Ever since I started riding I wanted to win this tour. It is not over until tomorrow, but I am feeling pretty comfortable.”
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