Czech rider Nash, who lives in the USA, has narrowly missed out on a major victory time and time again. In Canada, at the age of 35, it was finally enough for her: she took the lead of the race on the last lap and was able to pull away from Wloszcowksa decisively. The Slovenian Zakelj was at times unable to make any headway in the battle for victory. During the race, however, it looked like France's Julie Bresset would win. The world champion has not yet taken part in the race this year due to injury and surprised everyone in Mont-Sainte-Anne with a surprisingly strong comeback. However, her high pace took its toll on her in the penultimate lap and she ultimately had to make do with fourth place.

"It was a good race for me. I didn't have a slump, but was able to ride my rhythm from start to finish," explained Jolanda Neff at the finish. The 20-year-old is in seventh place in the overall World Cup standings in the elite class - to which she has voluntarily moved up - and within touching distance of a podium place.

Katrin Leumann is the only Swiss athlete at the start alongside Neff. Things did not go to plan for her right from the start. The Swiss champion battled for 15th position, but then also reported a front wheel defect, which dropped her another two places to 17th. Apart from Leumann and Neff, no other Swiss riders were at the start.