Torckler

According to something called Public Domain Works, Mrs Fred Reynolds was nee Torckler, which led me on a merry chase as it's not true.

Amy Dora Reynolds [Mrs. Fred Reynolds] Steve 2010

Torckler took the yellow jersey from McDonald in the second stage of the race after a sprint finish up the notorious Admiral's Hill climb and defended the lead in the following two stages.

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Torckler battled leg cramps on the steep climb up Admiral Hill, near Gladstone, yesterday to win in 3hr 3min 55sec.

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However, Torckler isn't expected to hold his advantage.

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After Australian riders Travis Meyer and Peter McDonald secured the classic's yellow jersey in 2008 and 2009 respectively, Torckler brought it back across the Tasman today, despite the fifth and final stage of the race being cancelled.

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Torckler also had other international cycling events in his sites, with the Commonwealth Games at the forefront.

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However, he remains more than a minute and a half behind Torckler in third place while Lachlan Norris of Australia's Drapac Porsche is second, still 5sec down.

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Torckler, 22 said winning the race had not been in his mind at the start of the week, but that he gained confidence from his second-stage win.

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Torckler now heads for Europe to ride with Spanish team Azysa for the year, and said he was not sure whether he would be back to defend his title next year.

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The result is an important one for Torckler, who acknowledged he was somewhat of a rookie champion.

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