Mie Bjørndal Ottestad of Uno-X Mobility celebrated her most significant career victory by winning stage 2 of the Vuelta a Burgos Femina. In a thrilling finish, she outpaced Marlen Reusser of Movistar after both cyclists broke away from the peloton post-climb with 7km remaining. Their teamwork was crucial in maintaining their lead. As they approached the finish line, Ottestad executed a powerful sprint to claim victory. Lorena Wiebes finished third, 18 seconds later, while her teammate Lotte Kopecky suffered from a crash, ending her race significantly behind. Ottestad now leads in the general classification going into stage 3.
Mie Bjørndal Ottestad achieved a career milestone by winning stage 2 of Vuelta a Burgos Fémina, outpacing Marlen Reusser in a final sprint.
Ottestad and Reusser collaborated effectively after a joint attack 7km from the finish, ensuring they stayed ahead of the peloton.
After the climb, Ottestad surged ahead of Reusser in the finishing straight, marking a significant victory in her cycling career.
Ottestad's win positions her as the new general classification leader, highlighting her potential as a rising star in women's cycling.
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