Carter & Hill sprinting for the win
Ben Hill opened the teams account for the 2009 season on Saturday with a 2nd place finish in Saturdays Newcastle City Council and Orica Kermesse. The Canberra based rider was involved in a four man break away that formed early into the 90km race around the 8km Kooragang Island circuit. Hill could not overcome Team Panasonic rider Robbie Carter in a head to head sprint. Fellow breakaway rider Jim Moore punctured with 2 laps remaining and Mace rider Andrew Crawley settled for 3rd place. The peleton mistimed the catch and finished within 10 seconds of the breakaway.
The result is promising for the 18 year old rider, who is hoping for big results in 2009.
| Place | Competitor | Category | Club / Sponsors | Time |
| 1 | CATER, Robert | Elite Men | Randwick Botany CC | |
| 2 | HILL, Benjamin | U/23 | Muswellbrook CC | |
| 3 | CRAWLEY, Andrew | Elite Men | Northern Sydney CC | |
| 4 | PETERSON, Cameron | Elite Men | Peloton Sports Inc. Turramurra Cyclery |
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