Career Best for Fahlin

April 05, 2008

CAREER BEST FOR FAHLIN

High Road’s youngest rider, Emilia Fahlin (19) from Sweden has taken the biggest win of her career winning stage three of the Redlands Classic in California today.

The win came inadvertently as Fahlin’s aim for the day was to protect the lead of Mara Abbott and take time bonus seconds away from the opposing GC riders.

“It wasn't really our plan to go for a stage win as we were more concerned about the time bonuses and keeping Mara [Abbott] in a good position going into the final stage,” explained Fahlin. “But it ended up in a bunch sprint so I had to go for it to try to take the bonus seconds. For me it’s really exciting. It’s my biggest win so far.”

Fahlin has spent the last two months in California taking advantage of the good weather and heads back to Sweden on Monday with four victories to her name.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time here. I don’t want to leave,” said Fahlin. “We’ve done some great racing and I’ve learnt a lot. I think it’s been a really good experience for me.”

The race was fast from the start leaving no room for breaks to stay away. Fahlin took the time bonus sprint at the half way mark and then again at the finish. High Road’s Mara Abbott still holds the overall lead going into tomorrow’s final stage.

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