Lizzie Deignan’s audacious attempt to regain her world road race title three weeks after appendix surgery came to a predictable end in Norway as the Briton faded on the final lap to finish 41st as the Dutch cyclist Chantal Blaak claimed a surprise victory. Cycling World Championships: Chantal Blaak wins women's road race – as it happened Read moreAt the finish in Bergen, the 27-year-old Blaak burst into tears, although whether they were from shock or joy no one could be sure. “When I crashed I was in a lot of pain and I thought my race is over. “There were three Dutch cyclists in the group of seven so we knew we should attack and not wait for the sprint. “Leading up to the race the group really bonded,” said Barnes.

Source: The Guardian September 23, 2017 17:06 UTC