UCI Road World Championships Day Four

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22:  Elizabeth Armitstead of Great Britain rides with her GB team mates during training ahead of the UCI Road World Championships on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22: Elizabeth Armitstead of Great Britain rides with her GB team mates during training ahead of the UCI Road World Championships on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22:  Elizabeth Armitstead of Great Britain rides with her GB team mates during training ahead of the UCI Road World Championships on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22: Elizabeth Armitstead of Great Britain rides with her GB team mates during training ahead of the UCI Road World Championships on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22:  Elizabeth Armitstead of Great Britain (c) rides alongside Nicole Cooke (l) and her GB team mates during training ahead of the UCI Road World Championships on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22: Elizabeth Armitstead of Great Britain (c) rides alongside Nicole Cooke (l) and her GB team mates during training ahead of the UCI Road World Championships on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22:  Elizabeth Armitstead of Great Britain (r) rides alongside Nicole Cooke (l) and her GB team mates during training ahead of the UCI Road World Championships on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22: Elizabeth Armitstead of Great Britain (r) rides alongside Nicole Cooke (l) and her GB team mates during training ahead of the UCI Road World Championships on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22:  Mark Cavendish of Great Britain looks back at Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas as they ride up the finishing straight of the UCI Road World Championships course on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22: Mark Cavendish of Great Britain looks back at Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas as they ride up the finishing straight of the UCI Road World Championships course on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22:  Mark Cavendish of Great Britain leads team mate Bradley Wiggins (r) up the finishing straight of the UCI Road World Championships course on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22: Mark Cavendish of Great Britain leads team mate Bradley Wiggins (r) up the finishing straight of the UCI Road World Championships course on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22:  Mark Cavendish of Great Britain rides up the finishing straight of the UCI Road World Championships course on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22: Mark Cavendish of Great Britain rides up the finishing straight of the UCI Road World Championships course on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22: Team GB ride up the finishing straight of the UCI Road World Championships course on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22: Team GB ride up the finishing straight of the UCI Road World Championships course on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22:  Marianne Vos of The Netherlands leads her team mates during training ahead of the UCI Road World Championships on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 22: Marianne Vos of The Netherlands leads her team mates during training ahead of the UCI Road World Championships on September 22, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton ride past the harbour during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton ride past the harbour during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton ride past the harbour during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton ride past the harbour during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her team mates during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her team mates during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her team mates during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her team mates during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Marianne Vos of the Netherlands, Giorgia Bronzini of Italy and Emma Johansson of Sweden pose with their medals during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Marianne Vos of the Netherlands, Giorgia Bronzini of Italy and Emma Johansson of Sweden pose with their medals during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Marianne Vos of the Netherlands lies on the ground after finishing the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Marianne Vos of the Netherlands lies on the ground after finishing the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Marianne Vos of the Netherlands lies on the ground after finishing the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Marianne Vos of the Netherlands lies on the ground after finishing the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton ride past the harbour during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton ride past the harbour during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Emma Johansson of Sweden celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Emma Johansson of Sweden celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Giorgia Bronzini of Italy celebrates with her medal during the medal presentation for the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02:  The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)</span>

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The peloton comes down the hill during the Women's Elite Road Race on day four of the UCI Road World Championships on October 2, 2010 in Geelong, Australia.

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Nicole Cooke of Great Britain rides in front of team mate Katie Colclough in the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Nicole Cooke of Great Britain rides in front of team mate Katie Colclough in the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Nicole Cooke of Great Britain rides in front of team mate Katie Colclough in the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Nicole Cooke of Great Britain rides in front of team mate Katie Colclough in the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Nicole Cooke of Great Britain rides in the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Nicole Cooke of Great Britain rides in the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Elizabeth Armitstead (L) and Nicole Cooke (C) of Great Britain and Martine Bras (R) of the Netherlands wait on the start line of the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Elizabeth Armitstead (L) and Nicole Cooke (C) of Great Britain and Martine Bras (R) of the Netherlands wait on the start line of the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Tatiana Guderzo of Italy celebrates winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Tatiana Guderzo of Italy celebrates winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Tatiana Guderzo of Italy celebrates winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Tatiana Guderzo of Italy celebrates winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Nicole Cooke of Great Britain arrives at the start line of at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Nicole Cooke of Great Britain arrives at the start line of at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Nicole Cooke of Great Britain arrives at the start line of at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Nicole Cooke of Great Britain arrives at the start line of at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Tatiana Guderzo of Italy celebrates winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Tatiana Guderzo of Italy celebrates winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Tatiana Guderzo of Italy celebrates winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Tatiana Guderzo of Italy celebrates winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Elizabeth Armitstead (L) chats to team mate Nicole Cooke (R) of Great Britain as they wait for start of the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Elizabeth Armitstead (L) chats to team mate Nicole Cooke (R) of Great Britain as they wait for start of the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Tatiana Guderzo of Italy stands on the podium with her medal after winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Tatiana Guderzo of Italy stands on the podium with her medal after winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Tatiana Guderzo of Italy stands on the podium with her medal after winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Tatiana Guderzo of Italy stands on the podium with her medal after winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Marianne Vos of The Netherlands stands on the podium after finishing second in the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Marianne Vos of The Netherlands stands on the podium after finishing second in the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  (L-R) Marianne Vos of The Netherlands (2nd), Tatiana Guderzo of Italy (1st) and Noemi Cantele of Italy (3rd) stand on the podium with her medals after the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: (L-R) Marianne Vos of The Netherlands (2nd), Tatiana Guderzo of Italy (1st) and Noemi Cantele of Italy (3rd) stand on the podium with her medals after the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Tatiana Guderzo of Italy smiles after winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Tatiana Guderzo of Italy smiles after winning the Elite Women's Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Emma Pooley of Great Britain rides in the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Emma Pooley of Great Britain rides in the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Emma Pooley of Great Britain rides in the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Emma Pooley of Great Britain rides in the Elite Women's Road Race on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Romain Sicard of France crosses the line to win the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Romain Sicard of France crosses the line to win the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Peter Kennaugh of Great Britain crosses the line to finish 4th in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Peter Kennaugh of Great Britain crosses the line to finish 4th in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Peter Kennaugh of Great Britain crosses the line to finish 4th in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Peter Kennaugh of Great Britain crosses the line to finish 4th in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Romain Sicard of France crosses the line to win the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Romain Sicard of France crosses the line to win the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Romain Sicard of France holds up his gold medal after winning the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Romain Sicard of France holds up his gold medal after winning the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Romain Sicard of France holds up his gold medal after winning the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Romain Sicard of France holds up his gold medal after winning the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: (l to r) Betancur Gomez Carlos Alberto of Colombia, Romain Sicard of France and Egor Silin of Russian stand on the podium after the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: (l to r) Betancur Gomez Carlos Alberto of Colombia, Romain Sicard of France and Egor Silin of Russian stand on the podium after the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Luke Rowe of Great Britain in action in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Luke Rowe of Great Britain in action in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Darwin Atapuma Hurtado of Colombia leads the breakaway group in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Darwin Atapuma Hurtado of Colombia leads the breakaway group in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Peter Stetina of the USA in action in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Peter Stetina of the USA in action in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Egor Silin of Russia stands on the podium after finishing 3rd in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)</span>

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Egor Silin of Russia stands on the podium after finishing 3rd in the Men's Under 23 Road Race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 26, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

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