March 9/06 8:06 am - Canadians at Volta Ciclistica do Porto Alegre

Posted by Editor on 03/9/06
 

Volta Ciclistica do Porto Alegre - Brazil
Courtesy Brett Boniface

Ryan Anderson, Fraser Hayes Brett Boniface and Daniel Gonçalves racing for IRC Cameron Law are currently taking part in the Volta Ciclistica do Porto Alegre a UCI 2.2 stage race in the south of Brazil.

After a crash filled stage one, (148.5km), with temperatures nearing 40 degrees celcius, Ryan Anderson and Fraser Hayes managed to stay safe and make the final split with Ryan taking 6th overall obtaining the U23 young riders jersey. Fraser placed 30th, while Brett and Daniel came 69th, and 92nd respectively after battling hard to make up some lost time after a few mishaps.

Tomorrow (9th) holds two stages - a flat 90km run into the next town and a 10km hilly TT in the afternoon. IRC Cameron Law intend to protect the young rider classification by keeping both Ryan and Fraser safe for the next few days.