Strong team performance earns Vos impressive second place in Milano-Sanremo Donne

In the Italian one-day race, the peloton remained together for a long time. Despite several attack attempts, it wasn’t until 70 kilometers to go that three riders made their move. The breakaway created a gap of up to three minutes, but 45 kilometers from the finish, the last rider was caught.

The pace increased on the Cipressa, with Vos and Ferrand-Prévot positioning themselves near the front. However, a large group formed again as they approached the Poggio. On the final climb, there were some serious attacks, which led to a small group — including Vos and Ferrand-Prévot — heading toward Via Roma. In the streets of Sanremo, Vos sprinted to a strong second place, while Ferrand-Prévot finished in twelfth.

“It was a beautiful race, and I’m glad I was part of it”

Marianne Vos

“When you’re sprinting against Lorena Wiebes, you know it’s going to be tough”, Vos reflects realistically. “The plan was to go for the sprint, and I feel like I gave everything I had, so I’m definitely happy with my second place. It was a beautiful race, and I’m glad I was part of it. Hopefully, this is just the start of many more great editions.”

But the 37-year-old Dutch rider is not only satisfied with her own performance; she also has high praise for her teammates. “In the finale, it was incredibly hectic and nerve-wracking in the peloton, but my teammates did an amazing job. It’s great to see that we could be competitive in the finale. I have no regrets.”

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Cycling – Women’s Team

Marianne Vos