More medals at the time trial championships

We celebrate another national time trial champion! Nela Kaňkovská of the AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step junior team won the title in the Czech Republic. Febe Jooris and Marthe Goossens stepped onto the podium in Belgium with a silver and a bronze medal in the elite category.

“The national championship was held in Slovakia, in Timčice,” says Nela. “We had a course of 11,55 kilometers long. Winning this title means a lot to me. I didn’t feel super good because of the extremely high temperatures so I am happy I managed to win after all. It was a great day because my dad followed me in the car and he supported me all the way.”

In Belgium the temperatures were high as well but it was the rain that really made it a rough day on the bike. Justie Ghekiere sadly crashed but the other four AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step riders stayed upright and all finished their 20,8-kilometer-long race. Jade Linthoudt was 15^th.

Britt Knaven raced to a fifth place while Marthe Goossens and Febe Jooris ended up on the podium. After her U23-title Jooris continued her form with a silver medal in the elite category, only 18 years old.

“I am really happy I didn’t crash,” says Febe relieved. “Technically I am not the best rider so for me that was something to be proud of. We were all supported perfectly by the team here in Herzele. I didn’t feel super strong in the race but I knew I needed to push on, especially when I heard some riders had crashed. I had hoped for a podium place today and maybe also expected it from myself. For me this is a nice confirmation I can not only do this in the U23 category but also in the elite.”

This weekend the championship week continues with road races across the continent for our junior, U23 and elite riders. We wish them the best of luck!