Big teams miss out Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

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The big teams took to the front to apply some pressure. (Image credit: Mark Gunter)

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Rachel Neylan leads the winning break. (Image credit: Mark Gunter)

The elite women’s event at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race was billed as a showdown between the big guns, Wiggle Down Under and Orica-AIS. Some days, the numbers game just doesn’t play out.

Neylan wins inaugural women's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

Without a team, Neylan's courage rewarded with maiden victory