Nat Bromhead
Brodie Chapman of the KordaMentha Real Estate Australian National team enjoyed an upset win at Stage 1 of the Women’s Herald Sun Tour, today, the 26yo powering to a stunning solo victory to beat world number one Annemiek van Vleuten (Mitchelton-SCOTT) and in-form sprinter Chloe Hosking (Ale Cipollini) to the line.
UCI Sanctioned Event
The first time the Women’s Herald Sun Tour has been UCI sanctioned, Chapman was thrilled with the high-profile win.
”It is so good – victory tastes so sweet,” she said.
“I had a rough 2017, and have been trying to get back on the bike and do something satisfying. Today was that day. A huge thanks to the KordaMentha Real Estate – Australia national team for giving me a go, my employer for giving me days off work, and everyone in the team who were so good to me today.”
All Eyes On Garfoot & Van Vleuten For Stage 2 Time Trial
The women’s Herald Sun Tour concludes on Wednesday with an 1.6-kilometre time trial in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Food trucks and entertainment will be present at Alexandra Gardens from midday.
The women begin rolling out from 4pm, while the men’s prologue – the opener of the 65th edition of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour – starts at 5.45pm.
Top 3 – Women’s Herald Sun Tour Stage 1
1 – Brodie Chapman (KordaMentha Australia)
2 – Annemiek van Vleuten (Mitchelton-SCOTT)
3 – Chloe Hosking (Ale Cipollini)
