March 22, 2019 (Birmingham, AL) – Canadian Emily Flynn took her first win of the year during the preliminary event of the U.S national criterium series in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday. This marks a promising start to the season for the 25-year old Canuck as she begins her first year with the criterium-focused women’s race team LA Sweat.

The former member of The Cyclery Racing Team made the switch to LA Sweat this year after having spent numerous seasons with the Ottawa-based team, competing in events such as the Canadian National Road Championships and Joe Martin Stage Race.

Before the closing laps of the race, Flynn attacked the main peloton to take the final prime of the day, and continued to push on to try to take the overall win. Continual support from her teammates came as they covered attacks from chasing teams, helping Flynn stay away from the clutches of the main group. Crossing the finish line in first, Flynn was joined on the podium by teammate and fellow Canadian Sarah Coney in third place. LA Sweat capped off the day by winning the overall team prize after four riders finished in the top ten.