"I saw an opportunity" - Rosita Reijnhout in disbelief after victory at Deakin University Elite Women's Road Race

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Saturday, 27 January 2024 at 12:30
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In the Deakin University Elite Women's Road Race, the women's version of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, there was a turn up for the books as Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Rosita Reijnhout took a shock victory.
"The plan was to attack on the first climb today," reflected the race winner to her team website afterwards. "It didn't quite work out, but I felt good. I went with my gut, and when Ludwig attacked, I went after her. When she slowed down, I saw an opportunity to attack. I quickly gained a few metres, and I gave everything for the win. It's great that it worked out, thanks to the good work of the team. I still can't believe it.”
Taking victory ahead of Dominika Włodarczyk and Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig, the victory caps off a brilliant first racing trip Down Under in Australia for Reijnhout.
"It has been a great experience. I learned a lot, and we grew closer as a team. We also did a great job in the races and came home with two wins. Although these have been great weeks, I am also looking forward to returning to the Netherlands soon to celebrate my victory with my family," she concludes.

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