Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes continued her stunning 2022 by winning the women’s road race at the European Championships in a photo finish.
Wiebes edged out Elisa Balsamo to win the event on a tight street-circuit in Munich, ahead of bronze medallist Rachele Barbieri and Lisa Brennauer, who finished her final-ever cycling race in fourth, just outside of the medals.
Ad Wiebes went early in the bunch sprint and just held off Balsamo by half a wheel to follow up compatriot Fabio Jakobsen’s gold from last Sunday in the men’s road race.
Nokere Koerse'Very convincing' Wiebes sprints to Nokere Koerse victory16/03/2022 AT 15:08 The Netherlands controlled the majority of the 130km race with defending champion Ellen van Dijk playing a big domestique role, bringing the breakaway back in the closing kilometres.