In the Stage 1 Tour of the King Valley time trials on Friday morning, time trial specialist Avanti’s Joseph Cooper won the men’s race against the clock while Anna-Leeza Hull was victorious in the women’s event.
“The short course definitely suited my strengths, I have shown in the past three years at this level that anything around 10km is my bread and butter,” said Cooper.
“If there is an opportunity over a short time trial you know that you have to take it as the Series has so many bunch kicks, so when you get the chance to take a time trial, you have to make the most of it.”
Hull, riding as a NSWIS Scholarship holder and heading to the Junior World Championships in less than a month, was excited to get the stage win and early lead.
“This morning I knew I had really good legs and was really excited to get out there,” said the northern NSW cyclist. “It’s been a long time goal of mine to win an NRS stage so I am really happy.”
Text via Cycling Australia Media Release
