Louise Mahé wins Tour de Yorkshire women's race

Ikon-Mazda's Louise Mahé pips national crit champion Eileen Roe (Wiggle-Honda) and Katie Curtis (Pearl-Izumi)

2015 Tour de Yorkshire women's race podium

2015 Tour de Yorkshire women's race podium

(Image credit: Richard Abraham)

With a fast sprint finish that was just enough to pip Eileen Roe by six inches, Louise Mahé (Ikon-Mazada) has won the inaugural women's road race at this weekend's Tour de Yorkshire in York.

Mahé beat Wiggle-Honda's national criterium champion and Pearl Izumi rider Katie Curtis after two hours of racing that saw the average pace nudge 40kmh.

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Richard Abraham is an award-winning writer, based in New Zealand. He has reported from major sporting events including the Tour de France and Olympic Games, and is also a part-time travel guide who has delivered luxury cycle tours and events across Europe. In 2019 he was awarded Writer of the Year at the PPA Awards.