REDLANDS cyclists have come away from the Queensland State Criterium Championships in April with six medals.
The championships, held on April 28, saw athletes from across the state competing at Albert Bishop Park in Nundah.
Redlands Cycling and Multi Sports Club's Case Scholtes said local cyclists were outnumbered but performed well, coming away with three bronze medals, one silver and two gold.
The Masters Men's 6 race saw local cyclist Rob Cain battling to a first place win in a sprint finish ahead of Anthony Wood from Balmoral and Lewis MacLennan from Brisbane.
Cain said he had been trying to win the race for years.
"Today was a tough race with a very strong field but I rode well and can now can proudly call myself a state champion," he said.
Cycle racing newcomer Sally McLean raced in the Women's Masters 7, settling into the bunch early in the race.
As the race unfolded, McLean chased a group that broke away from the front of the pack before out-sprinting the group as they rounded the final bend to take out the gold medal.
In the Men's Masters 8, Terry Fraser took out second place, while Joe Maartens won bronze in the Men's Masters 7.
Gary Howell and Scott Matheson took out bronze in the Men's Masters 5 and Men's Masters 2 categories respectively.
