2016 Gent–Wevelgem (women's race)

The fifth edition of the Gent–Wevelgem women's race (also known as Gent-Wevelgem In Flanders Fields) was held on 27 March 2016. It was a one-day road women's cycling race in Belgium. It was included in the inaugural Women's World Tour, coming as the fourth round of the competition.[1] Dutch rider Chantal Blaak won the race after a solo attack.

2016 Gent–Wevelgem (women's race)
2016 UCI Women's World Tour, race 4 of 17
Chantal Blaak winning the race
Chantal Blaak winning the race
Race details
Dates27 March 2016
Stages1
Distance115 km (71.46 mi)
Winning time2h 56' 00"
Results
  Winner  Chantal Blaak (NED) (Boels–Dolmans)
  Second  Lisa Brennauer (GER) (Canyon–SRAM)
  Third  Lucinda Brand (NED) (Rabo–Liv)
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Route

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Kemmelberg

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The Kemmelberg was addressed by its toughest road, with slopes up to 23% gradient.

The Kemmelberg is the emotional centrepiece of the race. This edition, the second ascent of the Kemmelberg was addressed via its steepest road. The first ascent was via the traditional route with a maximum gradient of 17%, but the second was addressed via this steeper road, which has a maximum gradient of 23% near the top.[2][N 1] Race director Hans De Clercq stated that it is a tribute to the historical significance of the Kemmelberg, as it is that road being used the first time the Kemmelberg was included in the men's race, in 1955. According to COTACOL, a Belgian standard work that has examined and graded every climb in the country, the "new" Kemmelberg ascent is the toughest climb in all Flemish races. They have given it an overall score of 183 points, which is more than the Koppenberg, the Muur van Geraardsbergen or the traditional Kemmelberg road.[2]

Results

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Result
Rank Rider Team Time
1   Chantal Blaak (NED) Boels–Dolmans 2h 56' 00"
2   Lisa Brennauer (GER) Canyon–SRAM + 1' 24"
3   Lucinda Brand (NED) Rabo–Liv + 1' 24"
4   Amy Pieters (NED) Wiggle High5 + 1' 24"
5   Carmen Small (USA) Cervélo–Bigla Pro Cycling + 1' 24"
6   Annemiek van Vleuten (NED) Orica–AIS + 1' 24"
7   Leah Kirchmann (CAN) Team Liv–Plantur + 1' 24"
8   Ellen van Dijk (NED) Boels–Dolmans + 1' 24"
9   Emma Johansson (SWE) Wiggle High5 + 1' 27"
10   Romy Kasper (GER) Boels–Dolmans + 1' 32"
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Gent-Wevelgem In Flanders Fields WE 2016 One day race results".
  2. ^ a b Fletcher, Patrick. "Gent-Wevelgem to be revamped with steeper side of the Kemmelberg". Cyclingnews. Immediate Media Company. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  1. ^ The cyclingnews link states that the traditional ascent of Kemmelberg has a 17% average gradient over less than half a kilometer, but in fact, that is its maximum