Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Women
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New Zealand’s Ally Wollaston made history as the first back‑to‑back winner of the Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Women, powering to victory after a tactical and hard‑fought 142.4km battle. Despite early attacks, crashes, and major splits on Challambra Crescent, Wollaston—supported brilliantly by her FDJ–SUEZ teammates—fought back into contention before outsprinting Josie Nelson and Mireia Benito from a select lead group. Entering the race in top form, Ally delivered under pressure, showcasing exceptional resilience and racecraft. Her triumph marks a dream start to the season and solidifies her status as one of cycling’s rising stars.
2026 RESULTS
- Ally WOLLASTON (TFS)
- Josie NELSON (TPP)
- Mireia BENITO (AGS)
Gerry Ryan Best Young Rider
Mackenzie Coupland (LIV)
Queen of the Mountain
Mavi Garcia (UAD)
Mapei Most Combative Rider
Petra Stiasny (HPH)
WHAT THEY SAY
“I knew this would be a really good race for me, and I’ve tried really hard in previous years to not pigeonhole myself into being just a sprinter… I think today proves that I’m not just a sprinter!”
Ally Wollaston (FDJ – SUEZ), 2025 winner
“When I was at the finish, I asked everyone – ‘Did I win? Did I win?’ – I’m really happy and I still don’t believe it… I really like to race and it’s beautiful around here.”
Rosita Reijnhout (Team Visma | Lease a Bike), 2024 winner
“This is a really good course for Zwift racers I think. Effort, rest and then go again… I knew this course suited me and that there was a chance, but I didn’t expect this!”
Loes Adegeest (FDJ–Suez), 2023 winner
“It’s amazing, I still can’t believe it. I’ve just won my first WorldTour race and I’m now in this jersey!”
Liane Lippert (Team DSM), 2020 winner
“I decided to risk all or nothing and it worked out. I’m very happy with the victory.”
Arlenis Sierra (Movistar Team), 2019 winner
“It’s the first race I’ve targeted and won. I was really nervous I’d get jumped from behind, but I tried to channel Caleb Ewan and put my head down low.”
Chloe Hosking (Trek–Segafredo), 2018 winner
“The skill, endurance and attitude of these female athletes is truly inspirational.”
Professor Iain Martin – Vice-Chancellor, Deakin University
“Staging Men’s and Women’s UCI WorldTour events will attract a stronger field of elite teams and riders.”
Tracey Gaudry, President of the UCI Women’s Commission, UCI Oceania Federation and CEO of Respect Victoria
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