Rochelle, Rochelle – 2011 Ladies Tour of Qatar, Stage 1
Fast, talented and fearless, Rochelle Gilmore (Lotto Honda Team) is considered one of best sprinters in today's peloton. But like the mysterious Rochelle, Rochelle, the much talked about but never seen movie of Seinfeld lore, its a mystery as to why the real-life Rochelle has not found the top of podium with more consistency as watching her race is certainly worth the price of admission.
On Stage 1 of the 2011 edition of the Ladies Tour of Qatar, a 104.5km trek from the Camel Race Track to Dukhan, the Australian would break through in a big way by besting Italy's Giorgia Bronzini, a former multiple stage winner at Qatar, and compatriot Chloe Hosking (HTC-Highroad Women) at the line.
"I picked Giorgia's wheel and just gave it everything in the final 100 meters," an ecstatic Gilmore would tell Cyclingnews afterward.
The victory was her first at the Ladies Tour of Qatar, which in its 3rd year has fast become an early season destination.
Results - Stage 1
1. Rochelle Gilmore (Lotto Honda Team)
2. Giorgia Bronzini (Italy)
3. Chloe Hosking (HTC Highroad Women)
Another strong contingent of American women once again lined up for the event. They would be paced by Jacquelyn Crowell (United States of America), who finished in 27th place on the day.
Other Notables
6. Martine Bras (Netherlands)
10. Noemi Cantele (Garmin - Cervelo)
11. Nicole Cooke (SC Mcipollini Giordana)
15. Ruth Corset (Australia)
18. Loes Gunnewijk (Nederland Bloeit)
19. Sarah Düster (Nederland Bloeit)
22. Alexis Rhodes (Garmin - Cervelo)
27. Jacquelyn Crowell (United States of America)
28. Emma Mackie (Australia)
31. Alison Testroete (Skil-Koga Cycling Team)
34. Rasa Leleivyte (Vaiano Solaristech0
35. Tiffany Cromwell (Lotto Honda Team)
44. Coryn Rivera (United States of America)
49. Emilia Fahlin (HTC Highroad Women)
65. Megan Guarnier (United States of America)
70. Kendall Ryan (United States of America)
82. Evelyn Stevens (HTC Highroad Women)
84. Alison Starnes (United States of America)
89. Carmen Small (United States of America)
General Classification After Stage 1
1. Rochelle Gilmore (Lotto Honda Team)
2. Giorgia Bronzini (Italy)
3. Chloe Hosking (HTC Highroad Women)
4. Martine Bras (Netherlands)
5. Suzanne de Goede (Skil-Koga Cycling Team)
6. Ellen Van Dijk (HTC Highroad Women)
7. Lucy Martin (Garmin - Cervelo)
8. Rossella Callovi (SC Mcipollini Giordana)
9. Charlotte Becker (HTC Highroad Women)
10. Noemi Cantele (Garmin - Cervelo)
Photo: Qatar Cycling Federation
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