Amy Roberts facts for kids
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Roberts in 2016.
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| Full name | Amy Rose Roberts |
| Born | 24 December 1994 Llanelli, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Height | 1.74 m |
| Weight | 61 kg |
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| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Endurance |
Amy Rose Roberts (born on December 24, 1994) is a talented Welsh racing cyclist. She was a professional rider for the PHV team in 2018. Amy is known for her skills in both road and track cycling.
Amy's Cycling Journey
Amy Roberts was born in Llanelli, Wales. She grew up in a town called Pontyberem. Amy went to Queen Elizabeth High School in Carmarthen. When she was 14, Amy started doing triathlon, which combines swimming, cycling, and running.
To get better at cycling, she joined the Towy Riders cycling club. It didn't take long for her to show how good she was. Within just one year, she became the Under-16 Welsh National Cyclo-cross Champion! Amy was also part of British Cycling's Olympic Talent Team. This team helps young athletes who show promise for future Olympic Games.
Representing Wales
Amy had the honor of representing Wales at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2014. At these games, she competed in several exciting cycling events. These included the time trial, individual pursuit, scratch race, and points race.
Amy's Family Life
Amy Roberts has a younger sister named Jessica Roberts. Jessica is also a professional cyclist, just like Amy! In 2018, Jessica won the British National Road Race Championships, showing that cycling talent runs in their family.
Major Achievements
Amy Roberts has achieved many great results throughout her cycling career. Here are some of her most important wins and top finishes:
- 2010
- National Track Championships
- 1st place in the Youth Points race
- 3rd place in the Junior Scratch race
- 3rd place in the Youth Individual pursuit
- 3rd place in the Youth 500m time trial
- 2011
- 3rd place in the Junior National Cyclo-cross Championships
- 2012
- 1st place in the Team pursuit at the UEC European Junior Track Championships. She won this with her teammates Elinor Barker and Lucy Garner.
- 1st place Overall at the Surf & Turf Weekend, including winning Stage 2.
- 2nd place in the Team pursuit at the 2012–13 UCI Track World Cup in Cali.
- UCI Junior Track World Championships
- 3rd place in the Points race
- 3rd place in the Team pursuit with Hayley Jones and Elinor Barker.
- 2013
- 3rd place in the Team pursuit at the 2012–13 UCI Track World Cup in Aguascalientes. She raced with Ciara Horne and Elinor Barker.
- 2014
- 1st place in the Team pursuit at the 2014–15 UCI Track World Cup in Guadalajara. Her team included Laura Trott, Elinor Barker, and Ciara Horne.
- 1st place in Round 4 – Redditch, Matrix Fitness Grand Prix Series.
- 2nd place in the Omnium at the Open des Nations sur Piste de Roubaix.
- 2nd place in the National Criterium Championships.
- 2015
- 2nd place in the Points race at the Irish International Track GP.
- 3rd place in the National Criterium Championships.
See also
In Spanish: Amy Roberts para niños
