MARK LEDO, ROBERT LABBÉ ON THE PODIUM AT PARA-CYCLING WORLD CUP IN ROME
(Rome, ITA – May 26, 2012) The 2012 UCI Para-cycling World Cup continued today in Rome, Italy and two Canadian para-cyclists stepped on the podium as the road races were held for the hand cyclists.
Ontario’s Mark Ledo (Maple, ON), a two-time bronze medallist at UCI Road World Championships, sprinted to the victory in the men’s H2 race, edging his closest competitor at the finish line.
“It was a good race today. I tried my best to create opportunities, but I wasn’t able to break away,” said Ledo. “I then relied on my sprinting abilities, and it worked! I am very happy with this result.”
Robert Labbé, the 2009 World Time Trial Champion, took the silver medal in the H1 race, crossing the line only three seconds behind winner Christophe Hindriq of Belgium. Labbé finished fourth in yesterday’s time trial.
Labbé was pleased with his efforts, despite the mechanical issues: “I started really well, but I had a loss of energy. I was able to manage my efforts to continue, especially since the Irael rider was not far behind. I gave all I had in me, and held on to the end. I started the race with confidence, and was expecting a strong result. I am very pleased.»
Labbé spent most of the day in a breakaway with Koby Lion of Israel, but was eventually chased down by Hindricq of Belgium. In the last kilometers, both Labbé and Hindricq attacked and made for an exciting sprint finish, which Hindrik won. Labbé could have been a strong contender for the victory, but had no brakes left in the last two laps, on a very technical course.
The competition in Rome ends Sunday, with the remaining road races. For more information on this World Cup event in Rome, please visit www.uci.ch.
MARK LEDO, ROBERT LABBÉ ON THE PODIUM AT PARA-CYCLING WORLD CUP IN ROME
(Rome, ITA – May 26, 2012) The 2012 UCI Para-cycling World Cup continued today in Rome, Italy and two Canadian para-cyclists stepped on the podium as the road races were held for the hand cyclists.
Ontario’s Mark Ledo (Maple, ON), a two-time bronze medallist at UCI Road World Championships, sprinted to the victory in the men’s H2 race, edging his closest competitor at the finish line.
“It was a good race today. I tried my best to create opportunities, but I wasn’t able to break away,” said Ledo. “I then relied on my sprinting abilities, and it worked! I am very happy with this result.”
Robert Labbé, the 2009 World Time Trial Champion, took the silver medal in the H1 race, crossing the line only three seconds behind winner Christophe Hindriq of Belgium. Labbé finished fourth in yesterday’s time trial.
Labbé was pleased with his efforts, despite the mechanical issues: “I started really well, but I had a loss of energy. I was able to manage my efforts to continue, especially since the Irael rider was not far behind. I gave all I had in me, and held on to the end. I started the race with confidence, and was expecting a strong result. I am very pleased.»
Labbé spent most of the day in a breakaway with Koby Lion of Israel, but was eventually chased down by Hindricq of Belgium. In the last kilometers, both Labbé and Hindricq attacked and made for an exciting sprint finish, which Hindrik won. Labbé could have been a strong contender for the victory, but had no brakes left in the last two laps, on a very technical course.
The competition in Rome ends Sunday, with the remaining road races. For more information on this World Cup event in Rome, please visit www.uci.ch.
