I wanted to race the Australian events for several reasons: the courses suit me, the discovery of new landscapes, and the fact that I wanted to start my season as soon as possible, because the last one was shortened. I want to get a result before I go home, so that I can come back full of confidence and get on with the European programme.
We have a strong team with several cards to play, which is an advantage. Finucane dominated her quarter-final. Starting from the fourth position, she quickly moved to the front with three laps to go, holding off the pack to sneak across the line first and into the semi-finals. Marchant came from fifth position, accelerating throughout the race and moving over the top with one lap to go.
Creating space between her and the rest of the group with a final push on the home straight, she too moved into the next round. An epic test of endurance and strength awaits registered riders from over 40 nations as they prepare to take to take to the start line of the prestigious Haute Route Alpes from Sunday, August 25 to Saturday, August Whether multiple podium finisher or first-timer, riders will be able to take advantage of services such as mechanical assistance, support cars and feed stations on the road, to the all-important post-stage massage, meals and logistical assistance.
The 12 athletes announced include seven Olympic medallists and five debutants from the BMX racing, BMX freestyle park, track and road disciplines, with parity in the number of male and female riders representing Team GB across the full squad.
World Champion Kieran Reilly will take his trademark flair and awe-inspiring tricks to the park in Paris, having secured his individual spot to the Games through two third place performances in the new Olympic Qualifying Series OQS.
