The first running of the women's event of the Three Days of Bruges–De Panne was held on 22 March 2018. It started in Bruges and finished in De Panne with two 15 km (9.3 mi) loops between De Panne and Koksijde, totaling 151.7 km (94.3 mi). It was the fourth leg of the 2018 UCI Women's World Tour. Belgian Jolien D'Hoore, who was unaware she was sprinting for victory, won the race in a sprint.[2]

Teams

Twenty-four teams entered the race. Each team had a maximum of six riders:[3][4]

Professional women's teams

Result

Final general classification[2][5]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Jolien D'Hoore (BEL) Mitchelton–Scott 3h 52' 23"
2  Chloe Hosking (AUS) Alé–Cipollini s.t.
3  Christine Majerus (LUX) Boels–Dolmans s.t.
4  Lorena Wiebes (NED) Parkhotel Valkenburg s.t.
5  Lisa Brennauer (GER) Wiggle High5 s.t.
6  Maria Giulia Confalonieri (ITA) Valcar–PBM s.t.
7  Sheyla GutiĂ©rrez (ESP) Cylance Pro Cycling s.t.
8  Jeanne Korevaar (NED) WaowDeals Pro Cycling s.t.
9  Tiffany Cromwell (AUS) Canyon–SRAM s.t.
10  Christina Siggaard (DEN) Team Virtu Cycling s.t.

References

  1. ^ Frattini, Kirsten (20 March 2018). "Driedaagse De Panne-Koksijde Women - Preview". Cycling News. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  2. ^ a b Knöfler, Lukas. "D'hoore unaware she was sprinting for Driedaagse De Panne victory". Cyclingnews. Immediate Media Company. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Driedaagse De Panne-Koksijde Women 2018 - Start List". Cycling News. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  4. ^ "2018 Driedaagse De Panne-Koksijde Womens". FirstCycling. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  5. ^ "2018 Driedaagse De Panne-Koksijde Womens". FirstCycling. Retrieved 5 March 2019.