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Independent Singapore
2 days ago
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- Independent Singapore
'I now look forward to the next stages' — Kim Le Court takes victory in the first stage of the Women's Tour of Britain
Photo: GLASGOW: Kim Le Court won the sprint race against Kristen Faulkner on the first stage of the Tour of Britain Women as the two riders broke away on the final major climb of the race day. Le Court, riding for AG Insurance-Soudal, and Faulkner, riding for EF Education-Oatly, gained their lead on Langburn's Bank, which is about 37 km from the finish line in Redcar. With her win, Le Court expressed: 'I am very happy, not just with this victory, but also with being back here… We came into this stage with a plan and executed it perfectly. I attacked, had Kristen come with me, and we managed to hold off the chasers, both of us being strong engines.' The athlete added: 'It was pretty close at the finish, but I am delighted I could pull it off. I now look forward to the next stages, where we want to fight for some more good results.' With the recent outcomes, Kim Le Court now leads the four-stage Tour of Britain Women by five seconds. In a social media post shared by Lloyds Tour of Britain, it stated: 'Your Lloyds Tour of Britain Women Stage 1 winner… Kim Le Court 💚🇬🇧 #ToBW' Netizens commented on the post and remarked: ' Bravo Kim 👏🔥,' 'Congrats 🥳 well done 👏,' and ' Dang, girl is on FIRE 🔥this season 🙌.' Highlights of the race Stage one of the 82-km Tour of Britain Women began in Dalby Forest and ended in Redcar, and the route has two classified climbs. The race came alive on the descent before the second climb, Langburn's Bank. Kim Le Court (AG Insurance-Soudal) attacked with 37 km to go and was later joined by Kristen Faulkner (EF Education-Oatly) and Anna Henderson (Lidl-Trek). Le Court went on the climb alone, winning the Queen of the Mountains points. Faulkner then rejoined her on the descent, and the pair gained about 30 seconds on the chasing group. The peloton couldn't close the gap despite the efforts from FDJ-Suez and Movistar. Faulkner almost crashed into a traffic island with 15 km to go, but Le Court waited for her break partner, knowing she needed the help. The breakaway duo worked together to reach the finish line. Le Court launched the sprint first and held off Faulkner for the win. Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) placed third from the peloton. Here are the final rankings after the stage one race: Kim Le Court (MRI) AG Insurance-Soudal, in 1:59:05 Kristen Faulkner (USA) EF Education-Oatly, at same time Lorena Wiebes (Ned) SD Worx-Protime, +5s Linda Zanetti (Sui) Uno-X Mobility Cat Ferguson (GBr) Movistar Millie Couzens (GBr) Great Britain Megan Jastrab (USA) Picnic PostNL Ally Wollaston (NZl) FDJ-Suez Quinty Ton (Ned) Liv AlUla Jayco Sarah Van Dam (Can) CERATIZIT, all at same time Here is the general classification list after stage one: Kim Le Court (MRI) AG Insurance-Soudal, in 1:59:05 Kristen Faulkner (USA) EF Education-Oatly, +5s Lorena Wiebes (Ned) SD Worx-Protime, +14s Karlijn Swinkels (Ned) UAE Team ADQ, +17s Linda Zanetti (Sui) Uno-X Mobility, +18s Cat Ferguson (GBr) Movistar Millie Couzens (GBr) Great Britain Megan Jastrab (USA) Picnic PostNL Ally Wollaston (NZl) FDJ-Suez Quinty Ton (Ned) Liv AlUla Jayco, all at same time See also Singapore's Jason Teh advances into Thailand Masters semi-finals
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Roldan wins Tour of Britain stage two in Saltburn as Faulkner takes overall lead
Mara Roldan pulled off a successful late breakaway on the steep approach to Saltburn-by-the-Sea, winning the second stage of the Tour of Britain Women by 12 seconds. The 21-year-old, who rides for Picnic-PostNL, made a push for victory with 14km to go and held on to win ahead of Riejanne Markus (Lidl-Trek). British teenager Cat Ferguson (Movistar) finished fifth for the second stage in a row, just behind third-placed Ally Wollaston (FDJ-Suez) and Roldan's teammate Megan Jastrab. Also in the chasing group was Kristen Faulkner (EF Education-Oatly), who finished ninth but did enough to take the overall leader's green jersey. Faulkner, the Olympic road race champion in Paris, leads a frustrated Markus by just four seconds. Ferguson is fourth behind Wollaston, 14 seconds off Faulkner's mark, with two stages to go. The day began at Hartlepool docks in wet conditions, with stage one winner and overall leader Kim Le Court (AG Insurance-Soudal) falling early to all but end her GC chances. Le Court sits 21st overall after stage two, while the two-times former winner, Lizzie Deignan (Lidl-Trek) is down in 16th place. Stage three on Saturday will start and end in Kelso as riders take a circuitous 148.7km route through the Scottish Borders. The race concludes with a 10-lap circuit around Glasgow city centre on Sunday.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roldan wins stage two as Faulkner takes overall lead
Canada's Mara Roldan won stage two of the Lloyd's Tour of Britain Women as Kristen Faulkner of the United States took the leader's green jersey. Roldan, 21, of Team Picnic-Post NL broke away with 14km to go on the short steep climbs into Saltburn. Advertisement Britain's 19-year-old Cat Ferguson finished fifth for the second day in a row to move up to fourth in the general classification, just 14 seconds down. Ferguson, who rides for the Movistar World Tour team, and is considered one of the brightest talents in the sport, remains in the white young rider's jersey. Rolden finished the stage just ahead of pursuer Riejanne Markus of Lidl-Trek and a small group, including Ferguson, after the peloton split on the final circuit, which included the gruelling category one climbs on Saltburn bank. Olympic road race champion Faulkner, of EF Education-Oatly, leads Markus by four seconds overall. Advertisement Two-time Tour of Britain winner Lizzie Deignan of Lidl-Trek is 16th - two minutes seven seconds down in the GC. Drama right from the off After just one kilometre of a frantic official start in sodden conditions at Hartlepool Docks, the green jersey wearer Kim le Court of AG Insurance-Soudal hit the tarmac with two other riders, and took several minutes to gingerly return to the peloton. Thursday's winner of stage one now sits 21st in the GC after finishing nearly three minutes down in Saltburn. There were several sketchy moments as the weather started to improve as the race moved down the coast, including a busy day for the British continental CJ O'Shea team, who experienced a bike change, and separate front and rear punctures for their riders. Advertisement A miserable day was capped for AG Insurance-Soudal by the retirement of Gladys Verhulst-Wild of the Netherlands, who vaulted off her bike and landed deep in the undergrowth late in the stage following a high-speed downhill crash with Liv AlUla-Jayco's Josie Talbot of Australia. Stage two result 1. Mara Roldan (Can/Team Picnic-PostNL) 2hrs 57mins 38secs 2. Riejanne Markus (Ned/Lidl-Trek) +12secs 3. Ally Wollaston (Aus/FDJ-Suez) +18secs 4. Megan Jastrab (USA/Team Picnic-PostNL) Same time 5. Cat Ferguson (GB/Movistar Team) 6. Karlijn Swinkels (Ned/UAE-Team ADQ) 7. Cecilie Uttrup-Ludwig (Den/Canyon Sram-Zondacrypto) Advertisement 8. Sarah Van Dam (Can/Ceratizit) 9. Kristen Faulkner (USA/EF Education-Oatly) 10, Quinty Ton (Ned/Liv AlUla-Jayco) +22secs General classification after stage two 1. Kristen Faulkner (USA/EF Education-Oatly) 4hrs 57mins 3secs 2. Riejanne Markus (Ned/Lidl-Trek) +4secs 3. Ally Wollaston (Aus/FDJ-Suez) +12secs 4. Cat Ferguson (GB/Movistar Team) +14secs 5. Karlijn Swinkels (Ned/UAE Team ADQ) +14secs 6. Megan Jastrab (USA/Team Picnic-PostNL) +16secs 7. Sarah Van Dam (Can/Ceratizit) Same time 8. Cecilie Uttrup-Ludwig (Den/Canyon Sram-Zondacrypto) 9. Quinty Ton (Ned/Liv AlUla-Jayco) +20secs 10. Anna Henderson (GB/Lidl-Trek) Same time
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Roldan wins stage two as Faulkner takes overall lead
Canada's Mara Roldan won stage two of the Lloyd's Tour of Britain Women as Kristen Faulkner of the United States took the leader's green jersey. Roldan, 21, of Team Picnic-Post NL broke away with 14km to go on the short steep climbs into 19-year-old Cat Ferguson finished fifth for the second day in a row to move up to fourth in the general classification, just 14 seconds who rides for the Movistar World Tour team, and is considered one of the brightest talents in the sport, remains in the white young rider's jersey. Rolden finished the stage just ahead of pursuer Riejanne Markus of Lidl-Trek and a small group, including Ferguson, after the peloton split on the final circuit, which included the gruelling category one climbs on Saltburn road race champion Faulkner, of EF Education-Oatly, leads Markus by four seconds Tour of Britain winner Lizzie Deignan of Lidl-Trek is 16th - two minutes seven seconds down in the GC. Drama right from the off After just one kilometre of a frantic official start in sodden conditions at Hartlepool Docks, the green jersey wearer Kim le Court of AG Insurance-Soudal hit the tarmac with two other riders, and took several minutes to gingerly return to the peloton. Thursday's winner of stage one now sits 21st in the GC after finishing nearly three minutes down in Saltburn. There were several sketchy moments as the weather started to improve as the race moved down the coast, including a busy day for the British continental CJ O'Shea team, who experienced a bike change, and separate front and rear punctures for their riders.A miserable day was capped for AG Insurance-Soudal by the retirement of Gladys Verhulst-Wild of the Netherlands, who vaulted off her bike and landed deep in the undergrowth late in the stage following a high-speed downhill crash with Liv AlUla-Jayco's Josie Talbot of Australia. Stage two result1. Mara Roldan (Can/Team Picnic-PostNL) 2hrs 57mins 38secs2. Riejanne Markus (Ned/Lidl-Trek) +12secs3. Ally Wollaston (Aus/FDJ-Suez) +18secs4. Megan Jastrab (USA/Team Picnic-PostNL) Same time5. Cat Ferguson (GB/Movistar Team)6. Karlijn Swinkels (Ned/UAE-Team ADQ)7. Cecilie Uttrup-Ludwig (Den/Canyon Sram-Zondacrypto)8. Sarah Van Dam (Can/Ceratizit)9. Kristen Faulkner (USA/EF Education-Oatly)10, Quinty Ton (Ned/Liv AlUla-Jayco) +22secsGeneral classification after stage two1. Kristen Faulkner (USA/EF Education-Oatly) 4hrs 57mins 3secs2. Riejanne Markus (Ned/Lidl-Trek) +4secs3. Ally Wollaston (Aus/FDJ-Suez) +12secs4. Cat Ferguson (GB/Movistar Team) +14secs5. Karlijn Swinkels (Ned/UAE Team ADQ) +14secs6. Megan Jastrab (USA/Team Picnic-PostNL) +16secs7. Sarah Van Dam (Can/Ceratizit) Same time8. Cecilie Uttrup-Ludwig (Den/Canyon Sram-Zondacrypto)9. Quinty Ton (Ned/Liv AlUla-Jayco) +20secs10. Anna Henderson (GB/Lidl-Trek) Same time
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Le Court wins stage one of Tour of Britain Women
Kim le Court got the better of Kristen Faulkner in a two-up sprint finish to win the first stage of the Tour of Britain pair attacked and went clear of the peloton with 30km to go and then held off the chasing Le Court, 29, launched her sprint from the front with just over 200m to go and outlasted the American Olympic road race champion to the Wiebes led home a much-reduced bunch in third, five seconds behind, while British riders Cat Ferguson and Millie Couzens finished fifth and champion Lizzie Deignan finished 20th as she races in Britain for the final time before retiring. Last year Le Court became the first Mauritian rider to compete in the World Tour, and she won the prestigious Liege-Bastogne-Liege one-day race in April. The four-day Tour of Britain Women began with an 81.5km stage in North Yorkshire between Dalby Forest and riders faced two classified climbs, at Blakey Ridge and Langburn's Bank, with Le Court starting her attack at the bottom of the latter, with Faulkner in the lead pair the peloton split, with FDJ-Suez and Movistar leading the chase from a reduced group which was 34 seconds behind with 28km to almost crashed out of the race with 15km to go, misjudging a corner and narrowly avoiding a traffic island. Le Court waited for her to regain momentum and the two continued with their break until the finish, before winning the sprint to take the leader's second stage is over a 114.3km route between Hartlepool and Saltburn-by-the-sea.
