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Montreal World Cup (CDM)

Canada, June 1, 2002

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A climber's showdown

Today's round of the Women's World Cup, in Montreal Canada, looks likely to be a showdown among the climbing specialists. The course's main challenge is the climb of the city's almost-eponymous hill, Mont Royal, which the riders will tackle 12 times.

German rider Petra Rossner (Saturn) will be trying to hang on to the overall World Cup lead she acquired at Valladolid in April. But she faces stiff competition from local heroes Lyne Bessette (Quebec regional team) and Genevieve 'the Destroyer' Jeanson (RONA) who will have the home-town advantage.

Jeanson plans to repeat last year's exploit where she escaped early and won by over 7 minutes. However, the Destroyer won't have it all her own way this year. "She will be watched this time and and I am 90 percent sure that she won't be able to do it again," said Bessette at a press conference on Thursday.

Other contenders include 2000 winner Pia Sundsted and Flèche Wallonne winner Fabiana Luperini.