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New Zealand - NZCT Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2011
WCN quicklink >> Stages Start List Stage 1 Stage 1 Full Stage 2 Stage 2 Full Stage 3 Stage 3 Full Stage 4 Stage 4 Full Stage 5 Stage 5 Full Stage 6 Stage 6 Full
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Stage
Details Wellington area, North Island, New Zealand, February 23-27 Preview : 23
– 27
February 2011 The 2011 edition of the race follows the same format as 2010, although the time trial has been replaced by a criterium on Friday afternoon. Reigning Champion, Shelley Olds, returns to defend her crown, although not with the USA national team she rode with in 2010, but with her new professional team, Team Diadora-Pasta Zara. With only three team-mates, she might find the going tough, especially against full strength teams from Australia, New Zealand and HTC-High Road. With two flat, criterium stages, the sprinters should be happy. Ina-Yoko Teutenberg (HTC-High Road) returns to the race after a two year gap to challenge Olds. Neither of this pair has tested their legs in race conditions this year, whilst the Australians have already had a full block of racing, both domestically and in the recent Tour of Qatar. Australian criterium Champion, Lauren Kitchen (Jayco - AIS) will be one to watch. The climbers also get their share of race in the tour, in fact the climbs are likely to be where the overall classification is decided. Previous Champion, Judith Arndt (HTC High-Road) is on form, having spent time in Australia training prior to the beginning of the season, whilst Ruth Corset and Shara Gillow (Jayco - AIS) are also good climbers with race miles under their legs. Giant Pro Cycling team bring a squad including Chinese road Champion, Luo Xiaoling. The Kiwis will seek to make a good showing. Their National team includes experienced professionals, Catherine Cheately, Melissa Holt and Linda Villumsen in their numbers. The Japanese National team are regulars at this race, using it for development. There are domestic "mix" teams and Australian elite club and sponsored teams also on the list.
Stage
Details : 23
– 27
February 2011 Wednesday 23rd February 2011 Stage
One:
Martinborough to Masterton Distance:
95 km Start:
Martinborough Finish:
Masterton Start
Time: 2.30pm
Stage
Finish: 4.15pm
(approximate) Thursday
24th February 2011 Stage
Two:
M Distance;
114km
Start
Time:
10.00 am
Stage
Finish:
Palmerston North Friday
25th February
2011 Stage
Three:
Palmerston North Circuit Distance;
87km Start
Time:
10.00am Friday
25th February
2011 Stage
Four;
Palmerston North Criterium Distance:
35km Circuit
Start
Time:
5.00pm
Saturday
26th February
2011 Stage
Five;
Palmerton North - Masterton Distance;
112km Start
Time;
10.00am Finish: Masterton Sunday
27th February
2011 Start
Time;
2.30pm Distance: 35km
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