The Craziest Finish to a Time Trial I have Ever Seen | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 Stage 1 with Lanterne Rouge
Video The Craziest Finish to a Time Trial I have Ever Seen | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 Stage 1 with Lanterne Rouge
Video The Craziest Finish to a Time Trial I have Ever Seen | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 Stage 1 with Lanterne Rouge YouTube Channel.
The Craziest Finish to a Time Trial I have Ever Seen | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 Stage 1
Lanterne Rouge: A Dramatic Team Time Trial Finish
The adrenaline was high as the peloton geared up for the team time trial in Valencia, marking the start of the Lav Wela Feminina. With star riders like Longo Borghini, Spratt, and Gia riini on the start list, the competition was fierce from the get-go. EF Education Cannondale set the pace early on, putting in a strong performance and setting the best provisional time of 19:29.
AG Insurance Sutdal and FDJ Suez also put up commendable performances, but it was Team Visma Lisa Bike that stole the show with their sleek jro helmets and powerful lineup. Marianne Vos, locked in and ready to make her mark, was determined to take the red jersey for at least a few stages with a strong showing in the time trial.
Canyon Shram faced an early setback with NE Bradbury unable to start, leaving them with just five riders for the team time trial. Despite the handicap, they put in a cracking time, coming in just seven or 8 seconds behind Team Visma Lisa Bike. With their eyes set on supporting Nieve do for the GC, Canyon Shram showed their resilience and determination.
As the race progressed, it was evident that Longo Borghini, Little Tre, and their teammates were the ones to watch. Led out by Ellen Van Dyk, with support from Brody Chapman, the team aimed to beat Team Visma Lisa Bike’s intermediate time, setting themselves up as strong contenders for the stage win. With Rianne Marcus leading the charge, Little Tre looked poised for victory.
However, as the team approached the final right-hand corner with just 400m to go, disaster struck. Van Dyk, the third rider in the line, lost balance and went down hard, causing chaos among the team. Despite the setback, the riders rallied together, with Chapman and Longo Borghini trying to maintain their pace. Riini, the sweeper for the team, sprinted back into contention, shouting encouragement as she closed the gap.
In an incredible display of teamwork and determination, Little Tre managed to cross the finish line just 0.2 seconds ahead of Team Visma Lisa Bike, securing the stage win in the narrowest victory margin seen in a team time trial in recent memory. Despite the crash and the chaos, the team came out on top, with Riini kushu clinching the red jersey and setting the stage for an exciting race ahead.
Ellen Van Dyk’s resilience and the team’s unwavering spirit were evident in their post-race interviews, with the Italian superstar expressing mixed emotions about the outcome. While thrilled with the team’s success, she couldn’t help but feel for her teammates who had fallen in the final moments of the race. Looking ahead to the next stage, she remained focused and determined to continue their success in the Lav Wela Feminina.
As the race continued, the competition heated up, with the sprint stages promising fierce battles and unpredictable outcomes. With so many teams closely packed on the GC leaderboard, the race was far from over. The breakaway riders and contenders for the overall title were all poised for a fight, setting the stage for an exciting and unpredictable tour ahead.
In the world of competitive cycling, every second counts, and every twist and turn can change the course of a race. The team time trial in Valencia was a testament to the unpredictability and drama that unfolds on the road, showcasing the resilience, teamwork, and spirit of the riders who push themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory. As the Lav Wela Feminina continued on its thrilling journey, fans and riders alike were treated to a display of skill, determination, and heart-stopping moments that define the sport of cycling.
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