Marta Cavalli pounces on napping SD Worx and Annemiek van Vleuten to win Amstel Gold

Marta Cavalli (FDJ Nouvelle — Aquitaine Futuroscope) captured the biggest win of her career with a thrilling late attack at Amstel Gold. The race came back together with seven kilometres remaining as SD Worx dragged a large group packed with favourites back into contention.

Ad/> Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar) attempted to crack the fast finishers with a vicious move on the final ascent of the Cauberg, with only six others able to keep pace. Amstel Gold RaceAmstel Gold Race 2022 LIVE — Vos, Niewiadoma, Van den Broek-Blaak and Van Vleuten in action2 HOURS AGO One of those was Cavalli, who went for broke inside the final two kilometres as she chased a milestone win.

Inexplicably, those behind just gawped, each reluctant to sacrifice their own hopes to chase down the Italian. Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (SD Worx) belatedly fronted the chase in a bid to help team-mate Demi Vollering but it was all too late.

Cavalli came across the line unopposed for victory, with Vollering winning a tight sprint behind for second. Liane Lippert (DSM) edged Van Vleuten for the final spot on the podium.

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