News: Royal London 360′s Rider of the Month for May

Elizabeth Holden is Team Royal London 360′s rider of the month for May.

The fourteen year-old receives the coveted award for her impressive early season performances, especially her overall success in the Isle of Man Youth Tour, the opening round of British Cycling’s national youth series.

The talented teenager led the under 16′s girls category from start to finish, recording two stage wins and a second place to finish a comfortable 47 seconds ahead of her nearest rival.

Right: Elizabeth gets her award from Dot Tilbury

Prior to the Manx event “Lizzie” had an excellent ride in the North West circuit race championships in Southport, taking the silver medal behind Amy Gornall (Cycle Sport Pendle).

On the home front she leads the under 16 girls in her own club’s Tuesday night youth league, where, competing on equal terms with the boys , she rarely finishes outside the top ten.

In recognition of her achievements Elizabeth receives a commemorative trophy and £50 in cash.