Blake Agnolettto jumped up a step in the U23 men's criterium at the Federation University Australian Road National Championships on Friday, crossing the line in Sturt St with a roar to claim the title.
The rider, who came second in 2023, had put himself in prime position, out in front in a break of six where his ARA Skip Capital team dominated, then powered away in the sprint ahead of Matthew Fox and John Carter. Time trial winner, Jackson Medway (Team BridgeLane), just missed out on making a second trip to the podium in fourth.
“We had a plan and we executed it perfectly. A big up to Declan Trezise and Oli Bleddyn; I owe them big time," said Agnoletto of his two teammates who helped drive the move which went with eight laps to go.
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