‘I’d rather try everything and come last’ – Kim Le Court-Pienaar criticises ‘stupid’ lack of cooperation in World Championships road race

Despite looking like one of the strongest riders on the day, Kim Le Court-Pienaar (Mauritius) had to settle for eighth in the women’s road race at the World Championships, after “stupid” tactics saw the favourites mark themselves out of the race.

Magdeleine Vallieres (Canada) took a surprise world title after a late-race breakaway survived to the line in Kigali, partly influenced by the fact that the group of bigger names, including the likes of Le Court-Pienaar, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Demi Vollering failed to close the gap to the leaders.