2010 UCI Road World Championships – Women's road race

The Women's road race of the 2010 UCI Road World Championships cycling event took place on 2 October in Melbourne, Australia.

Women's road race
2010 UCI Road World Championships
Race details
Dates2 October 2010
Stages1
Distance127.2 km (79.04 mi)
Winning time3h 32' 01"
Medalists
   Gold  Giorgia Bronzini (Italy)
   Silver  Marianne Vos (Netherlands)
   Bronze  Emma Johansson (Sweden)

For the third time in four years, an Italian rider claimed the gold medal, with Giorgia Bronzini edging out her rivals in a sprint finish. Dutch rider Marianne Vos finished second for her fourth consecutive silver medal in the event, with Emma Johansson of Sweden taking the bronze.[1]

Route

The race covered 127.2 km.[2]

Final classification

References

  1. Gallagher, Brendan (2 October 2010). "Nicole Cooke's bid for glory dashed as Giorgia Bronzini wins". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
  2. "Men's under-23 road race course". melbourne2010. melbourne2010.com. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
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