Kelly Cycle Coaching athlete, Victoria Snibson, finished 10th in the womens criterium at the U19 Nationals on Sunday in Noosa, Queensland.

The course was only 900m with a long gradual climb each lap to the finish line, as well as a narrow chicane midway around the back section of the course.

There was one dangerous break that formed about 10mins into the race but this was quickly shut down within 2 laps as several states had missed the move.  The pace remained high for the remainder of the race, which didn’t allow any women to get away.  A group of 25 riders were all together on the final lap as they jossled for position for the sprint.  Being in the top 10 before bell lap was crucial as the course was too narrow to easily move up.

Victoria sprinted strongly to finish 10th and take out her highest finish ever at a National championship. Congratulations!

Vic - in the road race on Saturday	Vic - up the climb during the criterium
Vic in action in the criterium	Vic looking focused and gritting her teeth during an attack