Gina Ricardo from the Praties team achieved victory in the SBS Women's Mt Mitchell to Inverell, marking the fifth round of the ProVelo Super League. The race was fiercely contested, with Rachael Wales from Butterfields Ziptrak finishing just behind. Rhylee Akeroyd secured third place, followed by teammates Aberdeen McLain and Tully Schweitzer, who provided crucial support. Sophie Marr maintains her lead in the overall and U23 standings, ahead of teammate Talia Appleton. The series culminates at the Q Tour in Queensland, with significant points affecting overall rankings.
Stoked to take the win,” said Ricardo in a post on her Instagram story. “Big thanks to the Praties Cycling team for believing in me and giving me the opportunity and Tully Schweitzer for her hard work in the last 20km.
The series, which will offer a spot on the Liv-AlUla-Jayco continental team to the U23 winner, will conclude at Queensland's four-stage Q Tour from March 21-23.
There are 100 points up for grabs for the overall general classification winner, 24 points on offer for the rider who claims the mountains, points, U19 and U23 classification and 20 points for the winner of each stage.
That leaves Praties teammates Marr and Appleton in the box seat, with 496 and 423 points. Their closest rival is Alli Anderson (Butterfields Ziptrak) in third at 342 points.
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