Elisa Balsamo displayed incredible speed and strategy in the uphill sprint, surpassing world champion Lotte Kopecky in a thrilling finish at stage 1.
The stage began with a significant breakaway of 17 riders, showcasing the competitive nature of the race, but they couldn’t maintain their lead crucially.
Christine Majerus and Lizzie Holden made a valiant effort to break away with 15km left, demonstrating strong teamwork and resilience before being caught.
In a decisive moment of the race, Balsamo took advantage of her positioning in the last 100 meters to clinch victory, proving her prowess as a sprinter.
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