Laporte rushes to third place in Tour of Holland time trial, Lemmen finishes eighth

# Laporte Secures Third Place in Tour of Holland Time Trial; Lemmen Finishes Eighth

Following an impressive prologue on Tuesday, cyclists faced another round of timed trials in Etten-Leur during the NIBC Tour of Holland. Christophe Laporte from Team Visma | Lease a Bike showcased remarkable skill, hitting the first intermediate point with the fastest time. Ultimately, Laporte completed the time trial in 17 minutes and 11 seconds, placing third overall, with Ethan Hayter (16:56) and Jakob Söderqvist (16:59) finishing ahead of him.

Reflecting on his performance, Laporte stated, “I can be satisfied with the performance I delivered. I went full gas to the finish, so I have no regrets. I’m still in a strong position overall. There are some tough stages ahead, so we’ll see how the race unfolds.”

Team Visma’s sports director, Arthur van Dongen, expressed confidence in the team’s performance: “We finished third and eighth today. That gives us confidence for the tough days to come. It’s not up to us to control or dictate the race, but we’ll try to strike at the right moments. Our goal remains to aim for a strong general classification and to try to win a stage. We’ve finished second, third, and fourth so far, which shows we’re right up there. Tomorrow, we’ll definitely go for the best possible result again.”

In addition to Laporte’s commendable effort, his teammate Bart Lemmen completed the time trial in eighth place, clocking in at 17 minutes and 39 seconds. The team’s consistent performances position them favorably ahead as the race progresses.

### Results Recap:
1. Ethan Hayter (Soudal Quick-Step) – 16:55
2. Jakob Söderqvist (Lidl – Trek) – +00:04
3. Christophe Laporte (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:16
8. Bart Lemmen (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:28

The collective talent of Team Visma | Lease a Bike continues to stand out in the competition, as they prepare for the challenges that lie ahead in the Tour of Holland.