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The Associated Roof Tiling Alex Roberts 100 mile Classic is one of the longest running races in South Australia with 2010 being the 74th running of the event.
This race is name in honour of Alex Roberts who started this event in 1933. Mr Roberts passed away on March 8th, 2009 aged 104.
Apart from a break during the war years the 100 Mile has been held every year since.
The race is a handicapped event with club riders having the rare opportunity to race against some elite professionals.
Race distance is 160km and travels through the picturesque Limestone coast with a route covering various townships weaving a path through Mt Gambier-Tantanoola-Millicent-Glencoe-Mt Gambier-Pt MacDonnell-Mt Gambier.
Start time 10:00am at Frew Park
There is a minimum of $8,500 of prize money including: - $1,600 First Place Cash prizes paid to 12th place $ 850 Fastest time Sprint prizes of $100/$75/$50 for the 1st 3 riders, male and female, back to Mt Gambier on the way to Port Macdonnell (100km). Extra sprints in the first 70km. Other prizes TBA
Native Plant Wholesalers / National Bank womens division. $2,000 of prizes minimum.
Nomination fee $40.
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