The day after the Belgian’s victory Margot Vanpachtenbeke (VolkerWessels Women’s Pro Cycling Team), the 2nd stage of theInternational LOTTO Tour of Thuringia Women was won by Martina Fidanza ! Despite the attack of six runners in the final, and in particular of Mischa Bredewold (Team SD Worx-Protime) et Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Canyon // SRAM Racing), this second day of racing ended with a sprint. The fastest in the tortuous final of Gera was therefore the Italian of the CERATIZIT-WNT Pro Cycling Teamvictorious for the second time this season after her success on the GP Mazda Schelkens a few weeks ago.
Video – Martina Fidanza is Cédrine Kerbaol’s teammate
The commissioners’ decision regarding the 1st stage
The Transalpine is ahead of its compatriots Barbara Guarischi (Team SD Worx-Protime) et Maria Giulia Confalonieri (Uno-X Mobility). The Australian Tiffany Cromwell (Canyon // SRAM Racing) and the Dutch Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek) completed the top 5 of the day. No change in the general classification, with Margot Vanpachtenbeke which remains yellow and Ruth Edwards (Human Powered Health) which is still its runner-up. It should still be noted that the marshals modified the gaps for the 1st stage following the episode of the closed level crossing which had delayed the peloton. This is how, instead of 5 minutes and 34 seconds, the peloton’s delay on the two breakaways was increased to 2’34”, which revives interest in the final victory.
