Switzerland preceded 12 “Kopecky and Longo Borghini of 16:” Since the announcement of the route I was very enthusiastic about the fact that the Giro started with a time trial “
Marlen Reusser, Switzerland of the Movistar Team, won the first stage of the Giro d’Italia Women, Bergamo (Choruslife) -Bergamo (Sentierone) Tudor Itt of 14.2 km, conquering the first rose shirt of the leader of the general classification. In the second and third place, Lotte Kopacky and Elisa Longo Borghini were classified respectively. “Since the announcement of the route I was very enthusiastic about the fact that the Giro started with a time trial – said the winner – and today’s result confirms that my expectations were right. I still have to realize the fact that I will wear the pink jersey, it was really a great day”.
order of arrival
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1. Marlen Reusser (Movistar Team), 14.2 km in 17’22 “, average of 49.059; 2. Lotte Kopacky (Team SD World – Protime) at 12”; 3. Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team Adq) at 16 “.