The under-17 girls grind it out during Saturday's stage 2 on the Ohiti circuit. Photo / Duncan Brown
Hawke's Bay cyclist Hannah van Kampen was shouting some mates a feed of fish and chips last night.
Van Kampen, 21, could afford to - she'd just collected $680 in prizemoney for winning the open women's title in The Hub Three-Day Tour which ended yesterday. The rest of the money
would be spent on paying off the balance owed on a new bike.
The Heinz Wattie's Ltd worker had to wait until yesterday's final two laps on the three-lap 78km Ngatarawa Wines stage 3 to secure her second tour title in as many years.
"I rode away from the bunch at the start of the second lap and rode the final two laps by myself. I gave it my all and some self belief worked for me," van Kampen said as she reflected on her 7m 24s victory on the stage and 7m 13s victory over workmate Kerri-anne Page for overall honours. Page was aiming for a fourth and second consecutive title.
A fifth year rider, van Kampen pointed out she and Page were one of three Hawke's Bay riders to have turns with the yellow jersey during the weekend. Jo Holdaway, who finished 8m 20s behind van Kampen, completed the trifecta for the host province.
