Moolman-Pasio Wins National Title

Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio followed her performance in the individual time trial to win her national road race in South Africa. The 29 year old retained her title making it four wins in the road race in as many years. The race took place on a 14 kilometre circuit which was negotiated 8 times. Each time on the climb she accelerated to reduce the group. With two laps to go, the group was down to just nine riders with Moolman-Pasio leading them across the finish line.

The group shrunk to eight riders and during the last lap she accelerated up the climb in a move that no one was able to follow. A jubilant Moolman-Pasio came into the finish straight with arms in the air to win in a time of 3 hours 18 min. Photo credit: www.craigdutton.com