Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Great Britain women’s team for World Championships 2020 in Imola



After the Worlds in Switzerland were dropped due to Covid guidelines, the UCI had to locate another scene in a short space of time, with Imola in Italy later being declared as the new host. 


Occurring from September 24 to September 27, the Imola Worlds will at present element an extreme climbing course like the one anticipated Switzerland. 

Lizzie Deignan will be driving the ladies' street race group, as she has been on surprising structure as of late with triumph in the GP Plouay and La Course inside the space of a couple of days. 


The previous title holder will be upheld by a solid cast of riders – Lizzy Banks, Alice and Hannah Barnes, Anna Henderson and Anna Shackley. 


English Cycling execution chief Stephen Park stated: "In light of what we think about the course, I am sure of a solid presentation by our ladies' group at the current year's street universes. 


"Regardless of being misfortune by various accidents this season, Lizzie is in splendid structure as we have found in her ongoing triumphs in the UCI Women's WorldTour occasions, and also it was fabulous to watch Lizzy Banks in the split away with Lizzie Deignan in the GP Plouay completing in runner up for a British one-two. I'm additionally truly satisfied to see foundation rider Anna Shackley step into this first class crew, it will be an extraordinary advancement opportunity in front of her turning proficient in the new year." 


In the world class ladies' time preliminary, British expectations will be conveyed by Alice Barnes and Lizzy Banks


The current year's Worlds will just component the first class level races for the two people, with the lesser and under-23 occasions being held in 2021. 


Park stated: "I know there is dissatisfaction among our under-23 and junior riders who can't seek a rainbow pullover this year, however this was the correct choice for the UCI to make and they realize their opportunity will come." 


He included: "It dazzles me how the quantity of capable British female street riders we need to choose from keeps on developing year on year. While there is still work to be done, it exhibits a major advance forward in the ascent of ladies' cycling in this nation."