O Canada played nice and loud as Ava Holmgren celebrated her first UCI World Cup win in Besançon, France. Her sister Isabella took third and both riders are heavy favourites for the world cyclocross championships on Feb. 4. The race for the rainbow jersey takes place in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands.
Ava Holmgren earns first junior World Cup triumph in Besançon
The Holmgrens have had an incredible ‘cross season and the big win capped a great run of races. In the junior men’s race, Ian Ackert is also a big favourite for the win.
Why this cyclocross worlds is more important than ever for Canadians
Sidney McGill took a video of the incredible sight and sound of the national anthem being played with the two sisters on the podium. Check it out below.
— Matt Hansen (@mattiojelly) January 30, 2023
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