Pearson triumphs in Warrnambool

Joel Pearson took an emotional victory in the 114th edition of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic on Saturday. The 25-year-old Savings & Loans rider claimed his victory after he spent almost 250 of the race's 261 kilometre course in a breakaway group. He was able to hold off fellow escapees Daniel Furmston (Praties) and 2007 Champion Tim Decker (Titans Race 2) in the final sprint for the line.

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Brief results
1Joel Pearson (Aus) Savings & Loans6:28:25
2Daniel Furmston (Aus) PratiesRow 1 - Cell 2
3Tim Decker (Aus)Titans Race 2Row 2 - Cell 2
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Womens race
1Kirsty Broun (Aus)6:55:25

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