Self-coached teenager comes out of retirement to win coveted Curlew Cup
19-year-old Nicola Quaye, who quit cycling for four years, returns to take victory in cat-A race, leading for almost the entirety of the event
Nicola Quaye, a self-coached teenager, returned to competitive racing after four years of absence and won the prestigious Curlew Cup. The 75-mile race was held in rainy conditions, but Quaye's early breakaway strategy paid off. She made her move halfway through the first lap, and by the second lap, her lead had grown to 90 seconds.
Despite the peloton trying to reel her in, Quaye managed to maintain her lead through two more laps. With one lap remaining, she received assistance from Arabella Blackburn and secured her victory by a couple of meters. This win marked Quaye's first National A victory and secured her win in the Queen of the Ryals competition. Quaye's decision to take a long break from racing was due to her taking a full-time job as a nail technician, but her return was reignited by a desire to see her improvement through data.
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