2010 UCI Road World Championships – Women's road race

Women's road race
2010 UCI Road World Championships
Rainbow jersey
Rainbow jersey
Race details
Dates2 October 2010
Stages1 in Australia Melbourne (AUS)
Distance127.2 km (79.04 mi)
Winning time3h 32' 01"
Medalists
   Gold Italy Giorgia Bronzini (ITA)
   Silver Netherlands Marianne Vos (NED)
   Bronze Sweden Emma Johansson (SWE)
Events at the 2010 UCI
Road World Championships
Participating nations
Elite events
Elite road racemenwomen
Elite time trialmenwomen
Under-23 events
Under-23 road racemen
Under-23 time trialmen

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

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.