Zoe Bäckstedt claimed her second elite World Cup podium spot in three weekends on Sunday.
The Canyon-SR AM rider was third in the elite women’s race, under a minute down on winner Lucinda Brand (Baloise Trek Lions).
Bäckstedt, who still leads the under-23 competition, swiftly slotted into third place on the course after a strong start from the front row and held off a challenge from fourth-place finisher Marie Schreiber (SD Worx) in the closing stages. Overall World Cup leader Ceylin Alvarado (Alpecin-Deceuninick) finished second.
Bäckstedt said: “I feel like I managed the course pretty well. It changed completely from recon to the race due to the rain but I had that in mind already before we arrived at the course on race day. I made the decision on tyres while I was on the rollers warming up and I’m happy I did so.
“I’m really happy with how I paced the race. The last lap-and-a-half was a little stressful with the Luxembourg rider coming back a little bit to me but I think overall I managed it pretty well. The gaps were small but I didn’t really realise that until a lap to go.”
The Bäckstedt family was in full attendance with Zoe’s mum, grandparents and coach all over in Dublin at the weekend. “It was incredible racing in front of so many of my family,” Bäckstedt said.
Bu hikaye Cycling Weekly dergisinin November 30, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Cycling Weekly dergisinin November 30, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
UK SCENE WILSON WINS AT CLAYTON SPRING CLASSIC HANDICAP
Junior rider Atkins wins North Road CC 25
"I'm Geraint Thomas," he said politely."And I'm a bike rider"
The Doc salutes the Welshman's staying power and charm
AN EXPERT'S TAKE ON...STRENGTH TRAINING
The need-to-know essentials for cyclists lifting weights - Rob Kemp asks an expert
NOURISH TO FLOURISH
The nutrition you need to age-proof your performance
THE WORLD'S FASTEST DESCENDER
DOWNHILL MAESTRO SAFA BRIAN TELLS MARIA DAVID HOW HE MASTERED THE ART OF DESCENDING TO BECOME FASTER THAN EVERYONE EXCEPT, PERHAPS, TOM PIDCOCK
VISION METRON SL 60
Super-stiff, responsive race wheels that hold their line when the wind whips up
RIDDEN AND REVIEWED GIANT TCR ADVANCED O £3,699
Lively all-rounder that offers pro bike pedigree without the premium price tag
Six days of Paris
This is one of those images that makes you feel almost as though you're there in it, soaking up an atmosphere heavy with embrocation and cigarette smoke, those hanging lamps creating a ghostly glow across the arena.
Alberto Dainese's BMC Teammachine R
We take a close look at the Italian sprinter's Tudor Pro Cycling team bike
Pogačar has fun in the desert
World champion wins UAE Tour overall, with some chaos on the way
