[2] Lizzie Deignan was the defending champion, having won the world title in 2015.

[7] She finished ahead of Kirsten Wild of the Netherlands, while the bronze medal went to Finland's Lotta Lepistö.

[8] The race started at the Qatar Foundation in Education City before the race made its way towards The Pearl Island, with 27.7 kilometres (17.2 miles) being completed before the first passage of the finish line.

[9] 146 cyclists from 46 nations were entered in the women's road race, with 142 riders taking the start.

[10] Of the race's 146 entrants, 103 riders completed the full distance of 134.1 km (83.3 mi).