Katy Curd, British National 4X Champion for the second year running!
Two top podiums in one weekend! A winning combo for Katy Curd as she takes the win at the 4X British National Championships and top place at the Schwalbe British National Series.
Saturday saw the fourth round of the Schwalbe British National Series taking place at Harthill, Cheshire. Many riders, including Katy, were treating this race as a ‘warm up’ and practice for the National Champs on the following day. Admittedly not racing to her full potential, to save herself for the following day, Rose rider Katy still walked away with the top podium spot- gaining a big confidence boost for the Champs on the following day.
Sunday saw a dramatic change to the track conditions, with heavy, persistent rain turning the sandy track into carnage, with many riders struggling with the slushy course. However, Katy was undeterred and enjoyed putting her 4X & DH skills to use tackling the track with confidence. When asked about the rain affecting the track conditions she said, “The rain made it interesting, made the racing more fun, I wasn't feeling that brilliant yesterday on the track but when it rained today I was loving it, so much fun sliding around.”
The Final saw Katy placed against Nichola Anderson, Suzanne Lacey and Cara Murray. Nichola got the snap and pulled across from lane 3 all the way into the inside blocking Katy’s line down the first straight. Into the first corner Nichola couldn’t quite hold it tight enough to the inside and left the door wide open for Katy to take the inside line and the lead. As soon as the lead was regained Katy put the power down and pulled away from the other girls to get a good lead and crossed the line in 1st place.
Katy was pleased with the win saying, "I'm really happy with the result. The track was challenging with the conditions and I knew it would be hard racing today against the other girls because they wanted the win as much as me.”
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