A solo victory for the Scott – Sram rider, while Lucia Bramati takes the overall leader’s jersey.
Argentario (GR), 22nd March – Emilly Johnston (Scott – Sram) completed her solo ride by crossing the line first in the Argentario, 3’39” ahead of Adela Holubova (Rouvy), who finished second, and 4’16” ahead of Lucia Bramati (Trinx Factory Team), who finished third. The Canadian rider, who only a few days ago had expressed her excitement about competing in Italy because of the strong competition and the exciting tracks, proved to be in excellent shape and ready for the upcoming World Cup season.
Nicole Pesse, the only rider able to stay on the heels of today’s winner from the start, suffered a technical problem on lap four which caused her to drop several places and finish in fifth place.
“My strategy today was to stay at the front from the start because the course was slippery,” said Emilly Johnston after crossing the line. “I was able to set my own pace and it went really well. It was a fun race on a very technical course. I’m really happy to have won”.
