Kim le Court secured a stage victory with a powerful sprint finish in a race that featured multiple attacks and tactical maneuvering. The Mauritian champion demonstrated the same energy and speed that brought her victory in Lieja last year. syntagm.co.za
The stage, held before the crucial Ventoux showdown, saw aggressive racing with Paula Blasi and Elisa Longo Borghini making notable moves. A six-rider group formed during the stage, with le Court proving strongest in the final stretch as the race approached the Rhône valley vineyards.
