Ruby Roseman-Gannon wins criterium national Championship
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Written by Henry Yates | 6ft8photographer
Australian cyclist Ruby Roseman-Gannon solos her win in the 2024 Federation University Road National Championships Criterium in Ballarat, Victoria.
Ruby Roseman-Gannon embraces the winning moment on finish straight, Sturt St.Image by Henry Yates| 6ft8photographer
Camera: Sony A7R4 | G-MASTER 400mm | 1/2000sec, F - 5.6, ISO 160
The 2024 Federation University Road National Championships was off to a great start for the (Liv-AlUla-Jayco) team with Ruby Roseman-Gannon winning the Road Race National Championships at Mount Buninyong.
The 25 year old again took first in the criterium after riding alone for the last few laps managing to create a 14 second gap from the peloton where teammates Georgia Baker and Alexandra Manly finished second and third respectively.
Georgia Baker and Alexandra Manly of (Liv-AlUla-Jayco) finished second and third respectively. Image by Henry Yates| 6ft8photographer
Camera: Sony A7R4 | G-MASTER 100mm | 1/2000sec, F - 4.5, ISO 160
Roseman-Gannon mentioned in an interview with AusCycling that in the initial 20 minutes of racing ‘[her] legs [were] actually hurting, like maybe [she’s] on a bad day’.
As the criterium played out, on the original Sturt Street hot dog course, Roseman-Gannon saw an opportunity for a break with Gina Ricardo (Team Bridgelane).
The 1.1 kilometer course consisted of two tight corners at either end, hence the ‘Hot Dog’ name with a gradual asset and decent making for a very fast course once the riders got up to speed.
Ruby Roseman-Gannon (Liv-AlUla-Jayco) and Gina Ricardo (Team Bridgelane) working together in a two rider break off the front of the peloton. Image by Henry Yates| 6ft8photographer
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Roseman-Gannon and Ricardo launched their offensive out of the peloton and managed to initially stay away. Together they worked on maintaining their speed and distance off the front.
As the laps ticked past Ricardo began to lose steam and was dropped by Roseman-Gannon leading into the remaining few laps. This was when Roseman-Gannon kicked it into gear giving it everything she had finishing with a huge 14 second lead over the next riders.
Georgia Baker (left) and Ruby Roseman-Gannon (right) celebrating their results with a full team podium for (Liv-AlUla-Jayco). Image by Henry Yates| 6ft8photographer
Camera: Sony A7R4 | G-MASTER 100mm | 1/350sec, F - 5.6, ISO 160
It was a bunch sprint for the remainder of the field, which saw Georgia Baker and Alexandra Many fill the remaining podium spots. It was an amazing start to the Australian Liv-AlUla-Jayco and Jayco AlUla teams leading into the Tour Down Under.
Results: Elite Women Criterium
Ruby ROSEMAN-GANNON (Liv AlUla Jayco)
Georgia BAKER (Liv AlUla Jayco) +14
Alexandra Manly (Liv AlUla Jayco) +14
Sarah ROY (Cofidis) +14
Keely BENNETT* (Team BridgeLane) +14
Lucie FITYUS (ARA Skip Capital) +14
Peta MULLENS (Roxsolt Liv SRAM) +14
Keira WILL* (ARA Skip Capital) +14
Neve BRADBURY* (Canyon//SRAM) +14
Maeve PLOUFFE (Team dsm–firmenich PostNL) +14