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Simac Tour #5: 5th place Lara Gillespie

Simac Tour #5: 5th place Lara Gillespie

October 12, 2024

Races

UCI World Tour

A sprint finish wrapped up Stage 5 of the Simac Ladies Tour, covering 140 km around Doetinchem.

A sprint finish wrapped up Stage 5 of the Simac Ladies Tour, covering 140 km around Doetinchem. Supported by Sofia Bertizzolo, Ireland's Lara Gillespie powered to a strong fifth place, showcasing her determination and resilience.

The finale was also characterised by a crash involving several riders in the last kilometre, including Karlijn Swinkels. This left only Bertizzolo and Gillespie to fight for the final sprint. 

Dutchwoman Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx - Protime) won again. 

Germany's Franziska Koch (Team dsm-firmenich PostNL) remains in the yellow jersey of general classification leader. 

 

TOMORROW STAGE: 

13/10/2024 - Stage 6 | Arnhem – Arnhem (145.8‎ km)

Start: 14:00 - Finish: 17:36 CET

Live on discovery+/Eurosport from 16:00 CET

 

(ph. Sprint Cycling Agency)