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BikeNZ's leading women's track pursuit team of Lauren Ellis, Jaime Nielsen and Alison Shanks filled the podium positions in the women's contest over 25kms, with Ellis, competing for Mid South Canterbury, winning the bragging rights over her team pursuit colleagues with the day's fastest time.
The 123km women's road race tomorrow comprising eight laps around the Hoon Hay circuit starting at noon with the winner expected by 3.30pm.
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| # | Rider Name (Country) Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauren Ellis (Mid South Canterburty) | 0:35:21 |
| 2 | Jaime Nielsen (Waikato Bay of Plenty) | 0:35:48 |
| 3 | Alison Shanks (Otago) | 0:35:50 |
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