Last weekend, Kelly Cycle Coaching took 6 CharterMason team riders to the Mersey Valley Tour.

Conditions were dismal to say the least with rain, hail and wind making it tough for the riders.

It was a tough hilly tour with two road stages and an 18km time trial held over two days.  This was one of the National selection event for the U19’s so the competition was tough with many riders fighting to be recognised by the Australian selectors in the hope of earning a spot in the Australian Team to compete in the World Road Championships later this year.

Our riders earned some top 20 finishes and most importantly gained invaluable race experience to help them develop and step up to become national level competition.