Markus beats Vollering, Van Vleuten to win women's Dutch time trial title
Jumbo-Visma rider covers 42km course in winning time of 53:42
Riejanne Markus (Jumbo-Visma) won the elite women's time trial title at the Dutch Championships for the first time in her career.
"Last winter, I told the team that winning the Dutch time trial championship was my biggest dream because it is simply the most enjoyable discipline for me," Markus said.
"They gave me their full support. Everything had to come together, but we did everything we could in preparation. When I return from the training camp, I can ride an optimal time trial. That's why I skipped some road races. Fortunately, it was a success despite the hot and challenging conditions. I am very proud."
The 28-year-old rider covered the 42km course in Elspeet at an average speed of 46.9km/h and finished with a winning time of 53:42.
In what was a dominant performance of the day, Markus beat runner-up Demi Vollering (SD Worx) by 55 seconds and third-placed Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar) by 1:13.
The reigning Dutch road champion, set to try and defend her road title this weekend, was one of the last riders to start the time trial. She rode a strong opening phase with a lead of over half a minute at the first checkpoint and continued to increase her lead through to the finish line.
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Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.
Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.
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