Results European Championships | Spain conquers two gold medals as junior and under-23 riders tackle road races

The European Championships have continued this afternoon in Drôme-Ardèche with the under-23 women's road race as well as the two junior events. Within these Spain has conquered two gold medals in both women's competition whilst Germany took a surprise victory in the men's junior event.

The 85-kilometer long race has finished with Paula Blasi taking the victory in the women's under-23 race, taking a solo victory with Italy's Eleonora Ciabocco and France's Julie Bego taking the remaining positions on the podium.

Roberto Capello looked to be on his way to conquer the men's junior title but a late surge from Germany's Karl Herzog saw him steal the European title in the final kilometers of the race. The two looked head and shoulders above the competition, with David Gaffney of Ireland completing the podium however finishing 43 seconds behind.

After titles at both World and European Championships, Spain's Paula Ostiz continues to impress and has net another title in her very young career. After succeeding in the time trial only a few days ago she has now also won the road race, beating Anja Grossmann in a sprint at the end of the race. Chantal Pegolo finished third on the day to take the bronze medal.