With the 2016 UCI overall title standing on this run, there was a little added pressure for Atherton. Blasting through the speed trap at 73kph, it was clear from the start that she was riding on another level. As each split came up, she increased her winning advantage right up until she crossed the line with an 11-second lead. It’s been the perfect season for Rachel Atherton as she takes the 016 UCI women’s overall title, with one round left to go.
