2022 RideLondon Classique
Cycling race
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The 2022 RideLondon Classique was the eighth edition of the RideLondon Classique, part of the UCI Women's World Tour. The race was part of the RideLondon cycling festival.[1] The race took place from 27 to 29 May 2022.[2] It was won by Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes, who also won all three stages.[3]
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| Dates | 27–29 May | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stages | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 363.4 km (225.8 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Winning time | 9h 10' 02" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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It was the first time that the Classique took place over multiple days, having previously been a one-day race in central London. The Classique was last held in 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4][5]
Compared to previous editions of the Classique, there was a reduced prize pot of €60,000 spread out over the three stages.[6]
The race was criticised for not providing live TV coverage for all three stages - with only the final stage in central London broadcast live.[7] The UCI subsequently warned that the 2023 event would be demoted to the UCI ProSeries if stages were not broadcast on live television.[8]
Teams
In April 2022, organisers announced that 21 teams had been invited to take part, with 12 UCI Women's WorldTeams and 9 UCI Women's Continental Teams.[9]
UCI Women's WorldTeams
UCI Women's Continental Teams
Route and stages
Revealed in February 2022, the route used two stages in Essex, with the third stage using a central London circuit similar to previous editions of the RideLondon Classique.[10]
| Stage | Date | Course | Distance | Type | Winner | |
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| 1 | 27 May | Maldon to Maldon | 137.1 km (85.2 mi) |  |
Hilly stage |  Lorena Wiebes (NED) |
| 2 | 28 May | Chelmsford to Epping | 141 km (88 mi) | |
Hilly stage | Lorena Wiebes (NED) |
| 3 | 29 May | London to London | 85.3 km (53.0 mi) |  |
Flat stage | Lorena Wiebes (NED) |
| Total | 363.4 km (225.8 mi) | |||||
Classification leadership table
| Stage | Winner | General classification |
Points classification |
Mountains classification |
Young rider classification |
British rider classification |
Team classification |
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| 1 | Lorena Wiebes | Lorena Wiebes | Lorena Wiebes | Anna Henderson | Vittoria Guazzini | Alice Barnes | Valcar–Travel & Service |
| 2 | Lorena Wiebes | Anna Henderson | |||||
| 3 | Lorena Wiebes | Julia Borgström | |||||
| Final | Lorena Wiebes | Lorena Wiebes | Anna Henderson | Julia Borgström | Anna Henderson | Valcar–Travel & Service | |