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Finalists announced for the Jayco 2011 Australian Cyclist of the Year Awards

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Written by Tony Scott

"Ninety years ago 'Oppy' won his first race, a ten miler in Victoria, and then went on to win hundreds of road and track events both in Australia and abroad," said Cycling Australia CEO, Graham Fredericks. "I think if he was here today he'd be pretty impressed with how far we've come.

"2011 has been a phenomenal year for Australian cycling across all ages and disciplines," said Mr Fredericks. "The 'Cyclones' claimed 35 world titles and they weren't topping medal tables at world championships they were on podiums at World Cups and international calendar events from the boards to the bitumen and onto the dirt.

The list of finalists includes track sprint Queen, Anna Meares, who is one of four riders to claim three world titles in 2011. Seven Australians celebrated double gold and Australia's 2011 world championship medal hail totalled 36 gold, 23 silver and 18 bronze medals.

"The Jayco 2011 Australian Cyclist of the Year Awards is a celebration but it's also an opportunity for us to acknowledge those who have made our success possible," said Mr Fredericks. "I congratulate all the cyclists, coaches and staff for their outstanding efforts and thank all our sponsors and fans for their support.

"We look forward to the momentum continuing in 2012."

The winners of the Jayco 2011 Australian Cyclist of the Year Awards will be announced at a sold-out gala event being staged in the Ivy Room, Sydney on Friday 11 November.

The finalists for the awards are listed below. For detailed citations please go to the Cycling Australia website. (*** denotes triple 2011 world champion ** denotes dual 2011 world champion * denotes 2011 world champion) Download Australia's World Championship medal summary.

Scody 2011 People's Choice Cyclist of the Year

• Cadel Evans
• Matthew Goss
• Anna Meares OAM ***
• Stuart O'Grady
• Mark Renshaw
• Steele Von Hoff

Mavic Track Cyclist of the Year - Male

• Jack Bobridge **
• Michael Freiberg *
• Shane Perkins *

Mavic Elite Track Cyclist of the Year - Female

• Katherine Bates
• Kaarle McCulloch *
• Anna Meares OAM ***

Cycling Central Elite Road Cyclist of the Year - Male

• Luke Durbridge **
• Cadel Evans
• Matthew Goss
• Christopher Sutton

Cycling Central Elite Road Cyclist of the Year - Female

• Shara Gillow
• Rochelle Gilmore
• Chloe Hosking

SBS Television Elite Mountain Bike Cyclist of the Year - Male

• Jared Graves
• Michael Hannah
• Chris Jongewaard

SBS Television Elite Mountain Bike Cyclist of the Year - Female

• Rebecca Henderson
• Katherine O'Shea
• Leonie Picton

Singapore Airlines Elite BMX Cyclist of the Year - Male

• Brian Kirkham
• Sam Willoughby
• Khalen Young

Singapore Airlines Elite BMX Cyclist of the Year - Female

• Caroline Buchanan
• Melinda McLeod **
• Lauren Reynolds

Jetset Glynde Elite Para-cyclist of the Year - Male

• Michael Gallagher OAM *
• Kieran Modra OAM * & pilot Scott McPhee *
• David Nicholas *

Jetset Glynde Elite Para-cyclist of the Year - Female

• Carole Cooke *
• Felicity Johnson * & pilot Stephanie Morton*
• Susan Powell ***

Jetset Glynde Masters Cyclist of the Year - Male

• David Stevens **
• Geoff Stoker ***
• Gavin White ***

Jetset Glynde Masters Cyclist of the Year - Female

• Lise Benjamin *
• Sandra Bletchly
• Linda White

Junior Track Cyclist of the Year - Male

• Alexander Edmondson **
• Caleb Ewan *
• Jackson Law **

Junior Track Cyclist of the Year - Female

• Georgia Baker *
• Taylah Jennings **
• Emily Roper *

Junior Road Cyclist of the Year - Male

• David Edwards
• Bradley Linfield
• Calvin Watson

Junior Road Cyclist of the Year - Female

• Jessica Allen *
• Jessica Mundy
• Emily Roper *

Junior Mountain Bike Cyclist of the Year - Male

• Troy Brosnan *
• Connor Fearon
• Billy Sewell

Junior BMX Cyclist of the Year - Male

• Corey Frieswyk
• Darryn Goodwin *
• Bodi Turner

Junior BMX Cyclist of the Year - Female

• Madison Janssen
• Melinda McLeod **
• Molly Nichols - Pavy

Cycling Australia Coaching Award

• Hilton Clarke
• Andrew Jackson
• Siân Mulholland

Coaching Program of the Year

• Cycling Australia / Australian Institute of Sport High Performance - Men's Track Endurance
• Cycling Australia / Australian Institute of Sport High Performance - Para-cycling
• Cycling Australia / Australian Institute of Sport High Performance - Sprint

The following awards & trophies will also be presented on the night.

• Cycling Australia Media Award
• Keith Esson Award
• Cycling Australia National Road Series Champions (individuals and teams)
• Australian Club Premiership Norm Gailey Trophy - Champion State
• Australian Sports Commission Volunteers of the Year Awards

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