Two PCC athletes crowned Provincial Champions
Holly on a prime lap. PCC photo.
It was a great day for PCC on Sunday when two athletes were crowned 2023 BC Provincial Criterium Champions. National Criterium Champion Holly Simonson won the elite women’s race and Kimberly Chen was the victor in the U19 race.
Kimberly (front left) in the second peloton in the final stages of the race. PCC photo
The 35 lap race, part of the Victoria Grand Prix, was held on a perfect sunny day in the Inner Harbour in Victoria. Holly, Kimberly and PCC teammate Brenna Pauly had strong races.
Brenna leading the peloton. PCC photo
Holly won most of the prime laps, Brenna led the pack for a good part of the race and Kimberly looked solid in front of the second peloton. In the final lap Holly sprinted to the finish and Brenna was just pipped to a podium and finished fourth.
At the start line. PCC Photo
Kimberly Chen – U19 BC Provincial Criterium Champion. Photo: Kevin Chen