CORSHAM cyclist Josh Price insists his win at Prudential RideLondon 2016 is one of the most important of his young career, after going on the attack at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Now in its fourth year, Prudential RideLondon is a three-day festival of cycling that sees thousands of riders take to the streets of the capital, as well as some of the biggest names in the sport.

For the first time in RideLondon history, there were races taking place on a third day, with Price among many taking to the Lee Valley VeloPark at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Friday.

Price was selected to ride in London for Wales, finishing first in the Grand Prix Youth A Boys following a frantic bunch sprint at the end of the race.

But the 16-year-old Corsham School student was left delighted with his efforts, and hopes the RideLondon experience can be a stepping stone for future success.

“It was a big bunch when we went around. A lot of people tried to attack but because it was a head wind and it was a long race, no one broke away,” he said.

“I positioned myself quite well into the final corner and then went for it, and won it. It was an amazing feeling; I threw my hands in the air and went crazy.

“It is a great event to win and one that looks good on a cycling CV because it is such a prestigious race and has such a great name.

“To ride in the Olympic Park was amazing. It is great to know all the famous Olympians were here nice.”

As well as hundreds of pro cyclists, RideLondon also attracts thousands of amateurs who take to the roads in the annual London-Surrey 100 and FreeCycle events, while the London-Surrey 46 was introduced for the first time this year.

And Price said having the confidence of his team around him, enabled him to enjoy the experience of letting his racing instinct flourish against a high quality field.

“Next week I am at the Track Nationals in Derby and so this is a great confidence boost,” he said.

“Then I hope to become a pro and so my aim now is to climb up the rankings, work hard and go from there.

“My favourite part was throwing my hands in the air at the end. I have taken so much confidence from this. I know I have it in me to go far.”

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