Jenny Rissveds (Team 31 Ibis Cycles Continental) claimed a strong victory on the Mairiporã spherical of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup on Sunday, surging away within the remaining lap of the elite ladies’s Cross-country Olympic (XCO) to cross the road solo.
Haley Batten (Specialized Factory Racing) and Savilia Blunk (Decathlon Ford Racing Team) had shaped a number one duo in lap two however the riders from the United States have been quickly joined by Rissveds. Batten’s assault on the finish of the fourth lap of 5 put the stress on Blunk however Rissveds held agency. Then within the remaining lap the Swedish Olympic gold medallist got here excessive of Batten and stretched the hole to take a transparent solo victory.
“It felt actually good, I raced final weekend on the very same course, and I used to be just a little bit too excited,” stated Rissveds. “My objective was to really feel the stream on the paths and to remain affected person, so I had that in thoughts the entire race. Then Haley tried to assault me a number of occasions on the final lap, however I nonetheless felt actually sturdy and knew I nonetheless had some energy left in my legs.
Rissveds completed 27 seconds forward of Blunk in second. Batten crashed closely after the Swedish rider handed, permitting Blunk to leap forward, however Batten nonetheless held on for third place.
“Honestly, I feel I used to be one of many strongest at this time, and I didn’t race like I ought to have,” stated Batten. “I feel I obtained just a little too keen and excited. You can’t simply trip away from one of the best riders on the planet. I realized so much at this time, it’s good to know I’m sturdy and it’s simply ensuring I truly execute the way in which I must.”
The second spherical of the collection will even happen in Brazil, happening in Araxá from April 19-21.