For the third time in four years, the Women’s CiCLE Classic was won by a world champion rider as Emma Nelson won a thrilling sprint for the line in Melton.
Five days on we look back on a dramatic fourth edition of this fast-growing race, which started with a 40-rider crash, through the eyes of the camera.
Emily Nelson outsprints 2016 winner Rebecca Durrell to become the news Womens CiCLE Classic champion
The field rolls out through Burton Lazars just before the crash which halted the race. EMN-191006-083113002
Riders wait for the re-start following the 40-rider crash. Picture: Colin Clews EMN-191106-132235002
Eventual runner-up Rebecca Durrell leads the climb up Somerberg. EMN-191106-132246002
