The starting round of the national championship in criterium brought four victories to Minsk Cycling Club.

The representative of Minsk Cycling Club Palina Konrad was the best among juniors at intermediate finishes, ahead of Dziyana Laveika (Polotsk) and Darya Gorodok (Grodno).

Pavel Valuiko, the racer of Minsk Cycling Club, also became the best among juniors. His teammate Uladzislau Kandratsenka finished second. And Uladzislau Yarash from Minsk closed the top three.

In the women's races, Anhelina Krasko, the racer of Minsk Cycling Club, won a confident victory, scoring 28 points at 6 intermediate finishes. Silver medal winner Tatsiana Kushchankova from Brest region finished with 13 points. Bronze medalist Katsiaryna Rusak (Minsk Cycling Club) - 12 points.

The men fought hard for victory. The major players were the racers of Minsk Cycling Club, who eventually took all the prizes. Brest resident Dzianis Marchuk won with 17 points. The second place was taken by Vasili Strokau (13), the third - by Siarhei Shauchenka (12).

BELARUS CHAMPIONSHIP 2023, STAGE 1 - CRITERIUM (WOMEN, MEN)