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Stage 1
24| Elisa LONGO BORGHINI
Elisa Longo Borghini (Lidl-Trek): “Kasia launched her sprint in the perfect spot”
Our leader today was Gaia Realini, but she was struggling due to the cold weather and she eventually told me to take my chance. It was a very hard day because of the tough weather conditions. I was very lucky to have teammates to take care of me by providing me with warm clothes and warm tea. I am happy with today’s result. It adds up with the great season I’ve had so far.
‘Kasia’ Niewiadoma launched her move in the perfect spot. If you look back at the last editions of La Flèche Wallonne, both men’s and women’s, the differences...
Stage 1
1| Demi VOLLERING
Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime): “The Mur de Huy never lies”
I tried find my own rhythm in the final climb to the Mur de Huy, as I did last year. I wanted to ride at the front for as long as possible and as hard as possible. My goal was to be in first position from the bottom to the top, yet Kasia had the power to come around me and win. I was hoping her legs would explode and I could come back, but she did hold on. It was nice to see her win – she is a very strong rider who is always up there.
I am happy about my shape. I can still improve, of course, but keeping in mind that the biggest goals are a little bit further...
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