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Elynor and Zoe Backstedt celebrated a stunning family double victory at the prestigious Gent-Wevelgem races in Belgium.
The teenagers, daughters of former Swedish pro rider Magnus and ex-Welsh and British champ Megan, have again shown why they are two of the hottest prospects in British cycling.
Pontyclun-based Elynor, 17, won the under 19 race after launching a solo attack before crossing the line 16 seconds ahead of the chasing pack.
And younger sister Zoe, 14, claimed an even more emphatic win of three minutes after also making a solo attack on the cobbles at the end of the first lap.
Gent-Wavelgem is one of the most important one-day races on the world calendar having been held annually since 1934.
For a family to dominate the junior races in such fashion is a huge achievement.
Cardiff’s Luke Rowe took part in the senior men’s race on Sunday finishing 18th for Team Sky after a typically gutsy display.
The duo have joined Storey Racing this season, the venture set-up by Britain’s multiple Paralympic champ Dame Sarah and her husband Barney.
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Elynor, who won time trial bronze at last year’s World Junior Championships, was competing for British Cycling in Belgium.
Zoe had lined-up for Storey Racing in an age category she is eligible to compete in for two more years.
The G-Force Pulling Elynor And Zoe Backstedt Towards More Welsh Cycling Glory
