Emma Pooley Wins World Cup in Montreal

Story posted June 1st, 2009

Pooley wins in Canada -- Photo: PhotoSport International (CJ Farquharson)

Britain's Emma Pooley used a tried and trusted method on a hilly course to see off the worlds best in Canada to win her second Women's Road World Cup event. Attacking after only 400 metres of the race, round 6 of the 10 race series, Pooley was never seen again and won by a minute and half with the Olympic Silver medallist using her Time Trialling ability to hold off a star studded chase group. Sweden's Emma Johansson won the sprint for second place with Germany's Trixi Worrak in third.

"Even though it was so difficult to ride alone, I succeeded thanks to the support of my team, my director and the many fans cheering me along the way," said Pooley to CyclingNews.  During her ride, Pooley managed to open up a gap of four minutes on her rivals but there was more action at the back of the race than in the front with the speed of the chase, especially on the last lap, seeing over half the field dropped and either retiring or being eliminated due to the time lost.

1. Emma Pooley (GBr) Cervélo TestTeam                             3.09.09  (35.1 km/h)
2. Emma Johansson (Swe) Swedish National Team                        1.14
3. Trixi Worrack (Ger) Equipe Nuernberger Versicherung                  

29. Leda Cox (GBr) ESGL93-GSD Gestion                                   

Podium for the Montreal World Cup -- Photo: PhotoSport International (CJ Farquharson)

Emma Pooley on the type of terrain she loves -- hills! Photo: PhotoSport International (CJ Farquharson)

Sprint for second place won by new world cup leader, Emma Johansson. Photo: PhotoSport International (CJ Farquharson)

Canadian champion for Columbia Alex_Wrubleski. Photo: PhotoSport International (CJ Farquharson)

Columbia giving it full gas on the climb. Photo: PhotoSport International (CJ Farquharson)