2008 Dutch National Track Championships – Women's scratch explained

Women's scratch
Series:2008 Dutch National Track Championships
Date:27–28 December 2008
Stages:1
Distance:7.5
Unit:km
Type:medals
First:Kirsten Wild
Second:Ellen van Dijk
Third:Elise van Hage
Previous:2007
Next:2009

The women's scratch at the 2008 Dutch National Track Championships in Alkmaar took place at Sportpaleis Alkmaar from 27 December to 28 December 2008.[1]

Kirsten Wild became for the first time in her career Dutch national track cycling champion. She won the final bunch sprint ahead of Ellen van Dijk and Elise van Hage.

Schedule

Saturday December 27
18:15 Qualification
Sunday December 28
15:10 Final match[2]

Competition format

The competition was run over 7.5 km. The competition started with a qualification round. In different heats riders could qualify for the gold medal match.[3]

Race

During the final match different rides tried to escape of whom Suzanne de Goede, Anne Eversdijk and Vera Koedooder. However, everyone was pulled back by the pack and the race ended with a bunch sprint. Kirsten Wild won the sprint ahead of Ellen van Dijk and Elise van Hage.

Final results

Final results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Results scratch. adelaar.cms.nederland.net. 27 October 2012.
  2. Web site: Nederlands kampioenschap Baan in Apeldoorn. verakoedooder.nl. 27 October 2012.
  3. Web site: Nederlands kampioene op de puntenkoers. verakoedooder.nl. 27 October 2012.