LOTTE KOPECKY WINS STAGE 3 AND BECOMES THE NEW RED JERSEY
Jabel Hafeet, 10 February 2024 – Lotte Kopecky (Team SD Worx) has won Stage 3, the Presight Stage, of the second edition of the UAE Tour Women, ahead of Neve Bradbury (Canyon//Sram Racing) and Margarita Victoria Garcia Canellas (Liv-AlUla-Jayco).
The World Champion, and stage winner, is also the new Red Jersey.
PROVISIONAL STAGE RESULTS
1 – Lotte Kopecky (Team SD Worx), 126.5km in 3h22’15”, average speed 37.527 km/h
2 – Neve Bradbury (Canyon//Sram Racing) at 3″
3 – Margarita Victoria Garcia Canellas (Liv-AlUla-Jayco) at 32″
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 – Lotte Kopecky (Team SD Worx)
2 – Neve Bradbury (Canyon//Sram Racing) at 13″
3 – Margarita Victoria Garcia Canellas (Liv-AlUla-Jayco) at 44″
THE OFFICIAL JERSEYS
The leader jerseys of the UAE Tour Women are provided by ALÉ
- Red Jersey, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by Al Ain Water – Lotte Kopecky (Team SD Worx)
- Green Jersey, leader of the Points Classification, sponsored by Tadweer – Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx)
- White Jersey, Best Young Rider, sponsored by Burjeel Holdings – Neve Bradbury (Canyon//Sram Racing)
- Black Jersey, leader of the Intermediate Sprint Classification, sponsored by ALDAR – Lotte Kopecky (Team SD Worx)
Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner and new Red Jersey Lotte Kopecky said: “This is my first mountain top finish victory. It’s crazy. I was very motivated for this stage. I dreamed of this and I hoped for it but I first had to see how deep I could go. I went kilometre by kilometre, knowing that legs hurt on this climb. In a few seconds it could turn from having it into blowing up. I was in a little bit of panic when the Canyon girl [Neve Bradbury] attacked. But I found my rhythm. I came closer and I was confident I could make it. I came here for preparation for the Spring classics. It’s important for my confidence to get to know that the shape is already good enough for winning a stage race.”.
Press conference interviews and further details to follow.
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Photo Credits: Sprint Cycling Agency