Anna Albalat Wins Memorial Ivan Graït Criterium in Ivars de Noguera
Andorran rider Anna Albalat triumphed for Andona Club on a tough urban circuit featuring a steep cobblestone ascent in the Copa Catalana de Fèmines round. Her teammates dominated the under-23 category.
Key Points
- Albalat finished 6 seconds ahead of Naylen Velázquez on 1.2km urban loop with 10% cobblestone climb.
- Laia Bosch took third, 1:40 behind winner.
- Andona Club swept U23 podium: Nora Sales 2nd, Daianne Morais 3rd overall.
- Victory boosts Andona Club's Copa Catalana de Fèmines standings.
Andorran cyclist Anna Albalat secured victory in the Memorial Ivan Graït Criterium in Ivars de Noguera, a round of the Copa Catalana de Fèmines, while riding for Andona Club.
Competing on a demanding 1.2-kilometre urban loop that included a 200-metre cobblestone climb averaging 10% gradient—with peaks up to 16.5%—Albalat finished six seconds clear of Naylen Velázquez of EC Mataró. Laia Bosch from Massi Baix Ter placed third, 1 minute and 40 seconds behind the winner.
Andona Club dominated the under-23 category as well. Nora Sales took second and Daianne Morais earned third in that group after overall finishes of fifth and sixth. Teammate Ona Ferrando rounded out the team's effort in 12th place.
The performance strengthens Andona Club's standing in the series.
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