Race Report for May 2 GP Brossard Crit
Forecast called for thundershowers but the sun was out and it was very warm - a good start to a fun race!

It went fast right from the gun as Annick, who had been called ahead to the start line as the 2009 Provincial Masters Champion, went to the front and pushed the pace. She even attacked from the front on the first lap.

As soon as Annick got caught, Sarah went. This turned out to be the decisive move when five other riders covered Sarah's attack. The group worked well together and quickly managed to establish a solid lead over the main pack. In the peloton, Michelle, Annick and I monitored any bridging attempts but unfortunately missed one from two riders who, after a long battle, caught up to Sarah's group with 4 laps to go. We also each tried to get to the two riders but got covered every time.

Sarah came 3rd in a sprint finish and Michelle broke away from the main pack with one lap to go to come across the finish line alone in 7th place. Annick and I kept the pace high through the last lap to avoid any other attacks and finished in the top 10.

Another great team effort and another podium for Stevens Racing p/b The Cyclery!
-- Soph