Team SD Worx (Belgium) - Press Release: The World Tour Womens 2021 in Flanders has started with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. The opening classic, known for its cobblestone sections and famous hills, with start in Ghent and finish in Ninove.
After more than 50 kilometers and with the first cobblestone section in sight, the riders of Team SD Worx took control and made the race hard. On the Tiegemberg, with more than thirty kilometers to race, Demi Vollering attacked on behalf of Team SD Worx. She managed to build up a gap of about 25 seconds and drove alone towards the Kapelmuur in Geraadsbergen. Behind her, rivals like Lotte Kopecky and Elisa Longo-Borghini try to chase her. A few kilometers past the Kapelmuur, Vollering was caught by a group of ten riders.
A few kilometers further on on the last climb of the day, the Bosberg, Anna van der Breggen placed a successful attack. In the remaining 13 kilometers to Meerbeke, she proved herself to be a time trial World Champion and managed to steadily build up her lead to 35 seconds. She managed to achieve her 53rd victory tin her career through a solo. Amy Pieters completed the success of Team SD Worx in the sprint of the pursuers behind Emma Jørgensen with a third place.
Photo credt: Getty Sport.
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