CANADA CONTINUES PARA-CYCLING EXCELLENCE IN SEGOVIA

Both Molnar and Gauthier show great form in their first World Cup races of the season

(Segovia, ESP – June 16, 2013) Marie-Claude Molnar of the Canadian Para-Cycling team posted another stellar performance, winning the road race in the C4 category at a World Cup in Spain, while Shelley Gautier also raced to the top of the podium in the tricycle races.

Marie-Claude Molnar, of Ste-Agathe, QC, crossed the finish line of the 60-kilometer road race with a time of 1:49:50, lapping her competitor in the fouth of five laps.

In the Tricycle race, Canadian Shelley Gautier also raced to the top of the podium. She had an excellent race, posting her career best average speed, and even posting better times than some of the T2 men.

“Even though our riders had no depth in the peloton, they maintained excellent rhythm, matching some higher categories. As yesterday’s races, these performances allow us to best prepare our athletes for the World Championships in Baie-Comeau,” said Sébastien Travers, coach of the Canadian Para-Cycling team. “Marie-Claude showed she is great form, racing and holding on to some C5 wheels. As per Shelley, well, she posted her career best average speed.”

On Friday during the time trials, both Molnar and Gautier also stood on the top step of the podium, making this a perfect weekend for the two cyclists.

The Canadian Team was forced to withdraw in the team relay as a result of the crash by Mark Ledo in yesterday’s road race.

 RESULTS – ROAD RACES – UCI WORLD CUP, SEGOVIA (ESP)

Women, C4

1. MOLNAR, Marie-Claude (CANADA) 01:49:50

2. BURNS, Roxanne Mathieson (SOUTH AFRICA)

Women, T1

1. GAUTIER, Shelley (CANADA) 01:01:33

2. MATICKOVA, Simona (SLOVAKIA) -1 lap