"It's definitely a boost to the confidence it's coming at a really good time," Polites said, beaming in the post-race interview. "I just really enjoyed the atmosphere on the home roads. I had a bit of a crack and it worked out OK."
"I knew it was really early. I had the finish line right on the QOM," Polites said, reflecting on her strategic climb. The ascent was a tactical move that paid off with both the mountains jersey and the young rider white jersey.
When asked about her brief stint in the WorldTour, Polites explained that before she could even join the team, she suffered her first serious setback. She caught COVID-19 in June while building up for the Commonwealth Games of 2022 and ended up with long COVID.
"I had a really serious accident towards the end of my first year as a neo-pro," she explained. This described the physical challenges she faced after initially entering the competitive cycling scene.
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