If there was any doubt who the best rider in the women's peloton is these days, Marianne Vos' (Stichting Rabo Women) victory in Montecatini went along way in settling any arguments. It is not to say that Vos is unbeatable, but with all things being equal, she is the most complete rider amongst a plethora of talented women.
On Stage 4 from Montecatini Terme to Montecatini Alto, Vos, who by her own admission struggled on the uphill portions of the 98 kilometer stage, used her superior descending skills on the final descent to out distance those competitors, who had forged ahead of her moments earlier on the ascent, to the finish line.
She would comfortably cross the line solo and reclaim the maglia rosa as the overall race leader. Emma Johansson (Hitec Products - Mistral Home Cycling Team) and Tatiana Guderzo (MCipollini Giambenini) would finish a distant second and third, respectively, on the day over one minute is arrears.
With her resounding victory, the Dutch rider now sits one minute and thirty seconds ahead of second placed Evelyn Stevens (Team Specialized - Lululemon), and 2:07 in front of Emma Pooley (AA Drink - Leontien.nl).
Results - Stage 4 - Montecatini Terme - Montecatini Alto (98km)
1. Marianne Vos (Ned) Stichting Rabo Women Cycling Team - 2:44:59
2. Emma Johansson (Swe) Hitec Products - Mistral Home Cycling Team - 0:01:26
3. Tatiana Guderzo (Ita) MCipollini Giambenini - 0:01:33
General Classification After Stage 4
1. Marianne Vos (Ned) Stichting Rabo Women Cycling Team - 10:16:54
2. Evelyn Stevens (USA) Team Specialized - Lululemon - 0:01:31
3. Emma Pooley (GBr) AA Drink - Leontien.nl Cycling Team - 0:02:07
4. Fabiana Luperini (Ita) Faren Honda Team - 0:02:37
5. Tatiana Guderzo (Ita) MCipollini Giambenini - 0:04:08
6. Claudia Hausler (Ger) Orica-AIS - 0:04:15
7. Judith Arndt (Ger) Orica-AIS - 0:04:25
8. Elisa Longo Borghini (Ita) Hitec Products - Mistral Home Cycling Team - 0:05:00
9. Ashleigh Moolman (RSA) Lotto Belisol Ladies
10. Emma Johansson (Swe) Hitec Products - Mistral Home Cycling Team - 0:06:52
Other Notables
11. Annemiek Van Vleuten (Ned) Stichting Rabo Women Cycling Team - 0:09:44
14. Rasa Leleivyte (Ltu) Vaiano Tepso - 0:11:52
16. Tiffany Cromwell (Aus) Orica-AIS - 0:12:29
18. Clara Hughes (Can) Team Specialized - Lululemon - 0:15:33
34. Shelley Olds (USA) AA Drink - Leontien.nl Cycling Team - 0:26:13
55. Ina Yoko Teutenberg (Ger) Team Specialized - Lululemon - 0:42:37
56. Chloe Hosking (Aus) Team Specialized - Lululemon - 0:42:44
61. Rochelle Gilmore (Aus) Faren Honda Team - 0:44:11
74. Elizabeth Armitstead (GBr) AA Drink - Leontien.nl Cycling Team - 0:49:45
78. Giorgia Bronzini (Ita) Diadora - Pasta Zara - 0:49:54
91. Nicole Cooke (GBr) Faren Honda Team - 0:50:32
92. Ally Stacher (USA) Team Specialized - Lululemon - 0:50:36
95. Liza Rachetto (USA) Forno d'Asolo Colavita - 0:50:53
100. Amber Pierce (USA) Diadora - Pasta Zara - 0:51:13
101. Whitney Gaggioli (USA) Forno d'Asolo Colavita - 0:51:26
Jersey Leaders After Stage 4
Pasta Zara Leader's Jersey (pink) - Marianne Vos (Stichting Rabobank)
Rock No War Onlus Points Jersey (yellow) - Marianne Vos (Stichting Rabobank)
Epiù Energia - Gruppo Iseni Queen of the Mountains Jersey (green) - Emma Pooley (AA Drink Leontien.nl)
Servetto Best Young Rider Jersey (white) - Elisa Longo Borghini (Hitec Products Mistral Home)
Santero Best Italian Rider Jersey (blue) - Fabiana Luperini (Faren Honda Team)
Next: Stage 5 - Polesella - Molinella (118.7km)
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