VC Londres Deux Jours de Cyclopark, 10-11 Apr 2021

Over the weekend I completed a 2 day, 4 stage race at the Cyclopark in Kent. Each stage was 30 minutes long and had 2 prime sprints - a chance to earn extra points and boost your position on the GC. The first stage wasn’t my greatest as it was my first race for 6 months! There were lots of attacks and it was so cold and windy! Stage 2 was my best stage as I finished 8th in the sprint finish (my weakest area) and 6th in the prime sprint (just missing out from the bonus points).

On day 2, Stage 3, again wasn’t my greatest, due to underestimating how much I should have eaten before the race. Also we rode in the opposite direction - something I’ve not done at that circuit before. Also it started snowing (in April!!). Stage 4 was slightly better - it was even more windy and there were constant attacks. However, I was able to work with another rider to keep away from the bunch and managed to win the sprint out of our pair. Overall I didn’t have the best GC result due to a poor race in Stage 3 but I was given an insight into junior racing and what I need to improve on (corners!!!).

Amy Harvey