Power Surge Collects Third Win in Ten Days

WAIS road cyclist Robert Power has extended his recent winning streak to three races, after claiming an impressive win in the GP Capodarco in Italy, in the led up to Europe’s biggest amateur race, the Tour de l’Avenir.

Entering the race with a hot streak of form that has also seen the Kalamunda resident take victories at the GP Poggiana and Trofeo Briga Novarese, Power enjoyed the support of his four Australian teammates in the Jayco World Tour Academy squad before launching a well timed surge to the finish line to collect the most impressive win of his burgeoning career.

Jayco team director James Victor praised Power and the support he recived from his Australian teammates.

“With 500 metres to go, and after 180km of racing, Robert attacked and rode away over an 18% kick-up through to the finish village,” Victor said.

“This last deviation is at the top of a four kilometre climb that was completed every 18 kilometres with the steep kick-up on the final two laps.”

“The result is a memorable win, to give Rob three victories in just 10 days.”

“There was also some solid work with Jack (Haig) on the final 4km climb to set-up Rob’s final attack. Jack rode well to only just miss the podium in fourth.”

“Great teamwork all round, staff included, to set up these wins,” he said.

The Tour de l’Avenir starts this Saturday in Saint Flour, France with an opening 4.5km prologue followed by seven gruelling stages that includes four mountain top finishes across the final four days.

* Footage of Rob Power’s ride to victory is available from the 1:10min mark.