Cyclist of the Year finalists announced

Cycling Australia has announced the finalists for the Jayco 2009 Australian Cyclist of the Year Awards.

The Awards will be presented at a gala celebrationat the Plaza Ballroom Melbourne on Sunday 22 November. Thenight will culminate with the announcement of the Scody 2009 People'sChoice Cyclist of the Year and the presentation of the Sir Hubert'Oppy' Opperman Medal and Trophy to the year's best cyclist.

"Australian cycling has enjoyed a stellar year both at home and onthe international stage," said Mike Victor OAM, President of CyclingAustralia. "Forty five Australians have been crowned World Champions in2009 across every discipline and category.

"Australia topped the medal table at the UCI Track and Road World Championships this year which is a clearindication of the depth of talent in our sport.

"From juniors to masters, in road, track, BMX, mountainbike and Para-cycling Australians continue to make an impact and the Jayco 2009 Australian Cyclist of the Year Awards is an opportunity to recognise the hard work and effort put in by everyone involved in Australian cycling."
For the complete list of finalists and information on how they got there, check out the Cycling Australia website.