Australia launch into UCI U23 Nations' Cup season at Course de la Paix

The Australian Cycling Team began its 2022 UCI Under 23 Nations' Cup campaign overnight at Course de la Paix U23 – Grand Prix Jeseníky in the Czech Republic.

A 3.4km prologue in Jeseník proved to be a positive start for the six-man team, with Matthew Dinham Australia’s best finisher in 11th at +3 seconds.

Three further stages take place over the coming days, including a predicted decisive Stage 2 hilltop finish at Dlouhe Strane following a final 12.5km climb.

Nasajte atmosféru dnešního dne a těšíme se zítra na první plnotučnou etapu, která nám ukáže krásy Jeseníků! 😎

Soak up today's atmosphere, and we are looking forward to the first full stage tomorrow, which will show us the beauties of the Jeseníky Mountains! #coursedelapaix pic.twitter.com/BKvmlo0CvQ

— coursedelapaixu23 (@coursedelapaix) June 2, 2022

Australian Cycling Team U23 Men squad for 2022 Course de la Paix U23 – Grand Prix Jeseníky

• Dylan George (NSW/Team BridgeLane)
• Dylan Hopkins (ACT/Ljubljana Gusto Santic)
• Matthew Dinham (NSW/Team BridgeLane)
• Rudy Porter (VIC/Trinity Racing and InForm TMX MAKE)
• Carter Turnbull (VIC/Trinity Racing and InForm TMX MAKE)
• Jensen Plowright (VIC/Equipe Continentale Groupama-FDJ)

AusCycling’s Australian Cycling Team Elite Road Coordinator, Rory Sutherland, is the team’s directeur sportif.

What is the UCI Under 23 Nations' Cup?

The UCI Under 23 Nations' Cup is an annual, season-long competition for under 23 male road cyclists.

It is an umbrella series encompassing four established events that include Gent–Wevelgem in Belgium, Orlen Nations Grand Prix in Poland, Course de la Paix U23 – Grand Prix Jeseníky in the Czech Republic and Tour de l'Avenir in France.

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Picture: Russ Ellis (Cycling Images)