Like last year in Trent, Reusser capped the Dutch Ellen van Dijk, yet crowned world champion since.

All without having the slightest idea of ​​his pace along the 24 kilometers, completed in 30:59.90.

"My radio wasn't working," revealed the gold medalist who had removed the speedometer from her handlebars for aerodynamic reasons.

The wearer of the iridescent jersey was relegated to just over five seconds behind Reusser, winner of the white paths stage in the reborn Tour de France women, exactly three weeks earlier.

Another Dutchwoman, Riejanne Markus, completes the podium, just over 27 seconds behind.

The six-time French champion of the specialty, Audrey Cordon-Ragot, fails at the foot of the podium at 53 seconds.

The other French rider Juliette Labous finished sixth.

"I am super happy and very grateful to all those who have helped me aerodynamically", greeted the now double European champion, equipped with one of these hoods seen in the times of the men's Tour de France.

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