Despite the fact that Matthew Goss hasn't scored any points since Milano-San Remo, he still keeps the leaders position of the men's Aussie Cup. Heinrich Haussler is closing the gap slowly and after taking few points in the Belgian classics, he's still 8 points down. Also Mark Renshaw only took some points inthe 3 days of De Panne. and kept the third spot in the ranking. The biggest jump forwards comes evantual from the continental riders of the Drapac team. No less then 3 guys of the Reds nestle in the top 15. That thanks to a awesome performance in the Tour de Taiwan.
But if we look back to the West European Spring Classics, one name comes back in as well the Ronde van Vlaanderen, Gent-Wevelgem as in Paris-Roubaix. What a performance of the 24 year old Victorian Mitch Docker (see picture). Lots of questions by Belgian television-commentator when he saw Mitch in the break. But he look trough his notes and found out that Mitch was already seen last year at the 3 days of West Vlaanderen. Less was his surprise when few days later he saw the Aussie sprinting for a podiumspot in Wevelgem. Sixth in a bunchsprint with Tom Boonen as the winner. And then the rememberable Paris to Roubaix, where he rode to the track in company of people like Hushovd, Cancellara and other Ballan's. A 15th place was his trophee. But i bet ya, we will see MD back next year and the tear after.... Man to follow.
Aussie Cup ranking:
1. Goss Matthew - 120pts
2.Haussler Heinrich - 112pts
3.Renshaw Mark - 99pts
7.Semple Adam - 64pts (first continental rider)
21.Sulzberger Wesley - 46pts (first pro continental rider)
38.Jory Chris - 27pts (first elite rider)
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