Karlijn Swinkels and Dominika Wlodarczyk were among the key riders in the first chase group during Stage 1 of the Tour of Britain Women. The Dutch rider came close to a top-10 finish, showing strong form from the opening day.
The 81.5 km stage took the peloton from Dalby Forest to Redcar, with the decisive move coming in the final kilometers. Kimberley Le Court Pienaar (AG Insurance – Soudal Team) and Kristen Faulkner (EF Education–Oatly) broke away and managed to stay clear, crossing the line in first and second place respectively.
Behind them, a group of 21 chasers followed, including both Swinkels and Wlodarczyk, who played an active role in the pursuit.
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