Fighting to the Finish at the Maltese Road Race National Championship Finale

The curtain closed on the Maltese Road Race National Championship yesterday at Fleur de Lys, and our team left it all out on the road in a final showdown. With Jacob sitting 2nd and John 3rd in the overall standings going into the race, we knew the odds were stacked against us for a last-minute grab at the championship title. But that didn’t stop our riders from giving everything in pursuit of that slim chance.

Our race plan was clear, keep things under control and aim for a bunch sprint. And that’s exactly what the team executed to perfection. From the gun, our riders worked tirelessly to shut down every attack, including a dangerous two-man breakaway that was reeled back in thanks to relentless work from our guys.

In the closing stages, Matthew and Daniel guided Jacob into prime position for the sprint and he powered across the line in 2nd place after an all-out effort, capping off a great season so far in his first year in our colours. Daniel still managed to finish in 6th, while John’s solid 7th-place finish on the day was enough to secure his top-three standing in the overall championship.

Unfortunately, our designated sprinter Pierre Borg was involved in a crash that dashed his hopes of contesting the finale, something which we all loved to see. We wish him and all those affected a full and speedy recovery. He still fought through to make it to the end of the race.

In the Masters categories, Malcolm Aber finished 6th in the 40+ category, while David Cushing extended his flawless streak with another commanding win in the 50+ race, securing the National Championship title in style.

With the road race series wrapped up, our focus now shifts to the final two rounds of the Time Trial Championship. Our goal remains the same, get our riders into the top three of the National Championship standings and finish our first season together as good as possible. Next up, a time trial back at Fleur de Lys this Sunday.