Greig Leach

Ever the professional, Marlen Reusser (SD Worx) had the wherewithal to unzip her rain jacket so her team's rather brightly colored jersey would be visible to fans and photographers alike. Equaling her professional finale was the way she was not only able to hold off the chasing peloton, but she continued to build on her lead. When she saluted the crowd at the finish she had to wait almost three minutes to see who would be joining her on the podium at the award ceremony.