4th Trofeo "Guareschi" Prodotti Ittici - NE

Sala Baganza, Italy, May 11, 2003

Results

katie Mactier takes the win
Photo: © James Victor

Photography

Images by James Victor

The Aussies were out-in-force today
Natalie Bates and Christine Riakos focusing before the start
Mechanic Denis Mungoven preparing the bikes
The Australian team pre-race with the sponsor of the event
Australian Champion Olivia Gollan was all smiles about the new uniform for today
And they're off - the race gets underway
The bunch all together early in the race, with Hayley Rutherford always prominent
The Aussies taking charge - Hayley Rutherford and Katie Mactier leading the breakaway group
In the feed zone
Katie Mactier takes the win from fellow Australian Hayley Rutherford, and Youlia Matissova in third
The bunch sprint for seventh was won by Regina Schleicher from Alison Wright
Aussies Katie Mactier and Hayley Rutherford (left) enjoying the celebratory champagne shower
Katie Mactier and Hayley Rutherford Australian first and second
Katie Mactier had prosciutto and smiles all-round at the presentation
The podium: Hayley Rutherford 2nd, Katie Mactier 1st, Youlia Matissova 3rd

Results, 83km

1 Katie Mactier (Aus) A.I.S./Australian National team    2.10.35 (38.137km/h)
2 Hayley Rutherford (Aus) Road Runner - Guerciotti  
3 Youlia Martissova (Rus) Prato Marathon Bike 
4 Volha Hayeva (Blr) Velodames - Colnago 
5 Natalia Kachalka (Ukr) Team 2002 Aurora RSM 
6 Susanne Ljungskog (Swe) Catalunya - Aliverti Kookai
7 Regina Schleicher (Ger) USC Chirio - Forno d'Asolo       1.15
8 Alison Wright (Aus) Road Runner - Guerciotti
9 Tania Belvederesi (Ita) Conero Team Valenti Argenti - Energia
10 Zinaida Stahurskaia (Blr) USC Chirio - Forno d'Asolo
...
14 Oenone Wood (AUS) A.I.S./Australian national team
18 Lorian Graham (AUS) A.I.S./Australian national team