The Vuelta Femenina 2025 kicks off with a team time trial in Barcelona covering a flat 8.1 km route. This opening stage is crucial for teams aiming to secure the initial red jersey and form the early general classification rankings. Lidl-Trek emerges as a strong contender, banking on powerful riders such as Ellen van Dijk, alongside other competitive teams like FDJ-Suez and Canyon-SRAM. Smaller teams, less practiced in this discipline, focus on completing the stage without significant time loss. Racing begins at 12:51 CEST, showcasing an exciting start to the week-long event.
The first red jersey of the race is up for grabs, motivating teams to win the traditional stage 1 team time trial in Barcelona.
Lidl-Trek is a strong favourite, leveraging the power of elite riders like Ellen van Dijk and Riejanne Markus to dominate the opener.
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