Two-time world champion Giorgia Bronzini (Wiggle High5) said her stage win on Saturday during the hilly 105km third stage of Euskal Emakumeen XXIX Bira shows that she would be a worthy choice for Italy’s team at the upcoming Olympics in Rio.
“I’m trying to be selected for the Olympic Games,” Bronzini said. “So for sure I need to show that I can be able to climb and not lose my sprint, so I’m happy for that.”
Swedish Champion and overall race leader Emma Johansson led Bronzini through the final two corners as the Italian beat Carmen Small (Cervélo-Bigla) Rossella Ratto (Cylance) to the line.
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“It was a really, really amazing job from all the girls,” Bronzini said. “They did everything, and I was so, so happy because there was so much work on the day and then we had a win. I’m really proud.”
Wiggle High5 was forced to chase down an escape from Carol Ann Kanuel (Boels Dolmans), who was caught with just a few kilometres remaining.
‘“It was a hard day, and obviously we had the responsibility to keep the yellow,” Bronzini explained. “So on the first lap all the girls were in the front to keep a good speed and stop the other teams attacking. Then we also pulled until the first bonus sprint, and Emma took some seconds.
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