Ian Bibby wins Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic race in Geelong.

Ian Bibby's (Great Britain) wins stage 1 of Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic in Geelong. Defending Champion Caleb Ewan crash.

How it unfolded from 2017 Day 1 Three Days of Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic Race.

First Cycling Race of the season which started in Australia as the usaul for many cyclist before the Pro Tour Race kicks in called Tour Down Under in Australia.
The crash put an end to two-time Bay Crits winner Caleb Ewan’s chances, as the 22-year-old Australian found himself on the tarmac along with number of other pre-race favourites after his Orica-Scott closed down solo break from Cameron Bayly (Isowhey Sports-SwissWellness), who led for nearly half an hour.
We were working for Brenton [Jones] to be honest,” Bibby told media after the win. “I did a good turn, got in position and sort of sat up and there was only six or seven left in the final lap. “And then they all went really hot into that corner and they all went down. Come out, and I thought is best get my head down. It was a bit of luck — it’s a shame they all crashed but I suppose that’s bike racing.

Top ten results from stage 1

Ian Bibby (Great Britain) JLT Condor, Jesse Kerrison (Australia) Isowhey Sports Swisswellness   3 Mathew Gibson (Great Britain) Condor, Defending Champion Caleb Ewan (Australia) Orica Scott Finish 5th.