Jolanda Neff struggled to find her rhythm at times this season, but a fourth-place finish in Mont-Sainte-Anne — her second straight XCO podium, after taking fifth in Snowshoe — showed that the reigning Olympic Champion knows how to close strong.
She took the podium with a powerful performance to overcome a slow start. After the first full lap, she was in 16th place in the field, 1:26 behind then-leader Puck Pieterse. Over the course of four additional laps, she gradually plucked her way up to the leading group, finishing fourth at 1:18 behind winner Loana Lecomte.
Neff has called Mont-Sainte-Anne her favorite course. On Sunday she showed why. Everyone who watched was treated to a stunning demonstration of why Neff is one of the most technically skilled cyclists in the world.
Mont-Sainte-Anne was the perfect finale for Jolanda Neff as she showcased her technical skills and closed the season with a strong fourth-place finish. Despite struggling to find her rhythm at times this season, Neff’s podium positions in Mont-Sainte-Anne and Snowshoe highlight her ability to perform when it matters most.
