Marlen Reusser’s hopes of World Championships success in the elite women’s time trial ended mid-race after she eased up and then stopped her ride.
The Swiss rider, arguably the favourite for the world title, was timed at 33 seconds slower than eventual winner Chloé Dygert of the USA at the first intermediate time check after 12.6km. She did not reach the second time check at the 23.1km point in the 36.2km race.
