We started with just our 'lead out team' with the goal of setting up our fastest
rider Gina Grain for the win. It was decided I was the 2nd fastest so our lead
out went Katheryn Curi Mattis, Alexis Rhodes, me, then Gina.
Our plan was to have one in every break (which we did exceptionally well) but
not work too hard in any of them since we thought Gina was a very good chance in
the finish. Tiffany Cromwell (another Aussie riding for Colavita) was very
active along with all the Colavita girls here.
It was a slight up hill leading into the last corner and a downhill, headwind
200m stretch into the finish line. Alexis did and amazing job leading into 'my
part' with another Australian Emma Rickards on her wheel effectively
blocking...... there was a little lull and I just went as hard as I could into
that last turn. Gina was right on my wheel and my jump created quite a gap
behind Gina....coming into the finish it was obvious we had 1-2 and Gina decided
not to come around me effectively handing me the win.
Photo: Mitch Clinton
A great job by the whole team, really enjoying riding with these girls. Makes a
big difference to moral being part of a well organized, well managed,
professional team, especially when I look forward to seeing my team mates each
time we go away.