Ruby Roseman-Gannon (Liv-AlUla-Jayco) won the women’s elite and under 23 criterium at the Westbridge Funds Road National Championships on Friday, claiming the elite title in Northbridge after launching from the break of five to cross the line solo.
Alexandra Manly (AG Insurance-Soudal) set out in pursuit but couldn’t quite close the gap, settling for second in the criterium while Roseman-Gannon’s teammate Josie talbot took the final podium spot in the race of 60 minutes plus three laps of the 1.2km course.
“A lot of pressure on the shoulders when you have such good riders, with Georgia Baker back in the peloton so yeah, I had a few nervous moments there. But I had Gene [Bates], my DS saying find a way, and I did.”
There were plenty of attacks early, with one of the riders from among the strong Liv-AlUla-Jayco contingent – from both the WorldTour and Continental development squad – ever present and 2025 U23 women’s criterium champion Keira Will (Red Cat Cycling) was also out front on multiple occasions.
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