Guderzo Solos To Victory For Italy In Women’s Road-Race

Podium, World Championships 2009, women's road race

Italy's Tatiana Guderzo soloed to victory in the women's road-race on Saturday, whilst Great Britain's best performer, Emma Pooley, finished fourteenth. Nicole Cooke abandoned mid-way through the race.

Guderzo's victory came after an attack over the tougher of the two climbs, shattering a 17 rider front group.

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