Dominant Jess Makes It Two From Two In Motherwell

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Jess Roberts maintained her domination of the OVO Energy Tour series as she powered to victory in Motherwell. Wales’ British Road Race champion followed up her win in Redditch last week to make it two wins from two. Carmarthen ace Roberts triumphed ahead of Scotland’s Commonwealth Games rider Neah Evans and Elizabeth Bennett of Campinense […]

Jess Roberts maintained her domination of the OVO Energy Tour series as she powered to victory in Motherwell.

Wales’ British Road Race champion followed up her win in Redditch last week to make it two wins from two.

Carmarthen ace Roberts triumphed ahead of Scotland’s Commonwealth Games rider Neah Evans and Elizabeth Bennett of Campinense Velo Performance.

Jess Roberts on the podium in Motherwell. Pic: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

The 20-year-old prospect won by 0.2 secs from Evans with Bennett crossing the line almost two seconds back.

In the men’s race Newport’s 2018 Commonwealth Games Road Race silver medallist Jon Mould was 12th for his Madison Gnesis team.

The race was won by Jacob Hennessy who took his first-ever OVO Energy Tour Series victory.

The third round takes place in Aberdeen on Thursday (May 16).

 

 

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