{"id":1828969,"date":"2026-03-15T16:04:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T13:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1828969"},"modified":"2026-03-15T16:04:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T13:04:31","slug":"trofeo-alfredo-binda-karlijn-swinkels-edges-anna-van-der-breggen-to-claim-first-worldtour-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1828969","title":{"rendered":"Trofeo Alfredo Binda: Karlijn Swinkels edges Anna van der Breggen to claim first WorldTour victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nWomen&#8217;s Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTrofeo Alfredo Binda-Comune di Cittiglio\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Trofeo Alfredo Binda: Karlijn Swinkels edges Anna van der Breggen to claim first WorldTour victory<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nRace Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nLukas Kn\u00f6fler <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:04:31Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n15 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Mie Bj\u00f8rndal Ottestad rounds out the podium as three-rider break makes it to the line<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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In a sprint of three, the 27-year-old Dutchwoman beat Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) and Mie Bj\u00f8rndal Ottestad (Uno-X Mobility).<\/p>\n<p>The three riders had been part of a group of six that got away on the descent into Cittiglio with just over one lap to go. Swinkels&#8217; teammates Silvia Persico and Eleonora Gasparrini pulled the group to the Casale climb, where Van der Breggen set a hard pace, dropping the two domestiques.<\/p>\n<p>The four remaining frontrunners started the Orino climb with an advantage of more than 30 seconds on a chasing group, and Van der Breggen&#8217;s pace made Pfeiffer Georgi (Picnic PostNL) lose contact.<\/p>\n<p>Another acceleration by Van der Breggen dropped Ottestad, but the Norwegian champion made her way back on the descent and tried to attack from behind.<\/p>\n<p id=\"a1ad793a-87b0-4c7d-a81c-5cac8be491e7-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Swinkels closed down this attack and a last attempt by Ottestad at the flamme rouge, and in the sprint, Swinkels was the strongest. 47 seconds behind, Blanka Vas (SD Worx-Protime) won the sprint for fourth place.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;The best we could achieve in the situation&#8217; &#8211; Anna van der Breggen after second place in Trofeo Binda<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Trofeo Binissalem-Andratx: Karlijn Swinkels outduels Liane Lippert for victory<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vt6Lrh6UnCAjUzhAkkuqcm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vt6Lrh6UnCAjUzhAkkuqcm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Trofeo Alfredo Binda serves up a race of attrition with a three rider group fighting for the win<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cActually, I wasn\u2019t supposed to go in a breakaway, I was supposed to be waiting for the sprint. But then we had this occasion that we attack with the three of us. Silvia and Gaspa kept pulling for me, and I felt quite confident on the climb. The girls worked really hard for me, they believed in me today, and it\u2019s really nice to be able to finish this off,\u201d said Swinkels after the race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was a little bit nervous for Anna because she\u2019s really strong on the climb, but when the climb was finished, I knew I had to pull. I asked her to pull with me, but it\u2019s normal she didn\u2019t. Then I was really happy that Mie came back, that was really good for me, she pulled a lot in the final. I said to her, \u2018I can pull a little bit\u2019, but I didn\u2019t want to pull too much because I knew that the gap was big enough with the pack, and I knew I had to sprint strong because it\u2019s still hard after a long race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"fa9f521f-6b59-4cb5-98df-41efa14957ea\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">2026 Trofeo Alfredo Binda podium (l-r): second place Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime), winner Karlijn Swinkels (UAE Team ADQ) and third place Mie Bj\u00f8rndal Ottestad (Uno-X Mobility). <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e104516d-dc95-439f-92aa-dd25330ff1cf\">Originally scheduled as 152.7km from Luino to Cittiglio, the race had to be shortened to 146km as the Masciago Primo climb on the first 30km was scrapped due to overnight snowfall.<\/p>\n<p>Hannah Ludwig (Cofidis) went on the breakaway and was up to two minutes ahead of the peloton, but the German was reeled in on the second of five 17.6km laps that included the short but steep climb to Casale and the more gradual 4km climb to Orino, cresting 7.5km from the finish line in Cittiglio.<\/p>\n<p>On the third lap, Carlotta Cipressi (Human Powered Health) went off the front on the Orino climb, but she was caught on the descent, and a peloton of 26 riders started the penultimate lap with a 27-second lead on a chasing peloton of about 30 riders.<\/p>\n<p>Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto) set a hard pace on the Casale climb, then world champion Magdeleine Vallieres (EF Education-Oatly) led down the descent where gaps appeared in the group, but there was a general regrouping afterwards that also saw most of the riders from the second peloton come back.<\/p>\n<p>Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) attacked on the last kilometre of the Orino climb and was followed by Niewiadoma-Phinney and Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech), with C\u00e9lia Gery (FDJ United-Suez) bridging to them and Shirin van Anrooij (Lidl-Trek) also making it across before the top.<\/p>\n<p>More riders returned to the front on the descent, where Longo Borghini kept the pressure on, stringing the group out in single file. Gasparrini launched an attack at the end of the descent, 22km from the finish, and got a gap on the others.<\/p>\n<p>Van der Breggen closed to Gasparrini with Persico, Georgi, Ottestad, and Swinkels to form a front group of six that was only a few seconds ahead of the next group. Soon, Persico and Gasparrini went to work at the front of the group to extend their advantage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d2a0d666-e221-41f7-8628-7ff02e0e2231\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) and Silvia Persico (UAE Team ADQ) push the pace <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"eb56bbc7-565d-409e-8380-0ed694b6871a\">Crossing the finish line at the start of the final lap, they were 11 seconds ahead of a group of 17 riders, with another group of 17 riders at 35 seconds. Persico and Gasparrini kept the gap stable at 11-12 seconds to the foot of the climb to Casale where Van der Breggen pushed on, reducing the group to four riders.<\/p>\n<p>Van der Breggen, Swinkels, Ottestad, and Georgi were 20 seconds ahead at the top and increased their gap further on the flat, starting the final climb to Orino 35 seconds ahead. Georgi had to let go early on the climb, and Van der Breggen\u2019s attack on the hairpins before the top shook off Ottestad as well.<\/p>\n<p>The Norwegian champion was eight seconds behind at the top of the climb while the peloton \u2013 where Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease a Bike) had unsuccessfully tried to get away \u2013 was 48 seconds down.<\/p>\n<p>With Van der Breggen not taking turns anymore on the descent, Ottestad came back with 4.5km to go and immediately went past the other two, trying to surprise them with an attack from behind, but Swinkels closed the gap. Ottestad then did most of the work on the run-in to the final kilometre and launched a last attack just after the flamme rouge to anticipate a sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Swinkels closed the gap again, and Ottestad then led the trio onto the finishing straight where Swinkels and Van der Breggen went past her to launch their sprint 150 metres from the line, and Swinkels was the strongest to take the victory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b280058d-ec28-4d0b-9691-2db0180025c0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Winner Karlijn Swinkels celebrates her victory with her UAE Team ADQ teammates <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"702b4ae9-21a5-4525-a165-d7388a2a4818\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-izZuSNUQ9jzhWn3ceFX2Ri\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-izZuSNUQ9jzhWn3ceFX2Ri slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-izZuSNUQ9jzhWn3ceFX2Ri\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-izZuSNUQ9jzhWn3ceFX2Ri slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Lukas Kn\u00f6fler<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Lukas\u00a0Kn\u00f6fler started working in cycling communications in 2013 and has seen the inside of the scene from many angles. Having worked as press officer for teams and races and written for several online and print publications, he has been Cyclingnews\u2019 Women\u2019s WorldTour correspondent since 2018.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Trofeo Binissalem-Andratx: Karlijn Swinkels outduels Liane Lippert for victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vt6Lrh6UnCAjUzhAkkuqcm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vt6Lrh6UnCAjUzhAkkuqcm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vt6Lrh6UnCAjUzhAkkuqcm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vt6Lrh6UnCAjUzhAkkuqcm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vt6Lrh6UnCAjUzhAkkuqcm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Trofeo Alfredo Binda serves up a race of attrition with a three rider group fighting for the win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HfBVU5BFKQnhjmzHEMw26M-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HfBVU5BFKQnhjmzHEMw26M-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HfBVU5BFKQnhjmzHEMw26M-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HfBVU5BFKQnhjmzHEMw26M-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HfBVU5BFKQnhjmzHEMw26M-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Trofeo Oro in Euro: Elisa Longo Borghini solos for second career victory into Cinquale as UAE Team ADQ sweeps podium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VQwk2ENFkHD669kdkF6jhN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VQwk2ENFkHD669kdkF6jhN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VQwk2ENFkHD669kdkF6jhN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VQwk2ENFkHD669kdkF6jhN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VQwk2ENFkHD669kdkF6jhN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Strade Bianche Women: Elise Chabbey lands surprise victory in electric conclusion to a thriller in Tuscany<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PV8zLPhtVqDkGVgeHo9ZiV-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PV8zLPhtVqDkGVgeHo9ZiV-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PV8zLPhtVqDkGVgeHo9ZiV-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PV8zLPhtVqDkGVgeHo9ZiV-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PV8zLPhtVqDkGVgeHo9ZiV-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Trofeo Alfredo Binda contenders \u2013 Will it be a repeat victor or a new protagonist celebrating in Cittiglio?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed 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840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Puck Pieterse to make surprise start at Trofeo Alfredo Binda <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The best we could achieve in the situation&#8217; &#8211; Anna van der Breggen after second place in Trofeo Binda<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UwXaTaxhbSnvYbDrZ8m2A4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UwXaTaxhbSnvYbDrZ8m2A4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UwXaTaxhbSnvYbDrZ8m2A4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UwXaTaxhbSnvYbDrZ8m2A4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UwXaTaxhbSnvYbDrZ8m2A4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, 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custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It is always too soon to quit&#8217; \u2013 Kate Courtney revives Cape Epic challenge with last minute recruitment of Greta Seiwald after Melisa Rollins crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid 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In a sprint of three, the 27-year-old Dutchwoman beat Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) and Mie Bj\u00f8rndal Ottestad (Uno-X Mobility).<\/p>\n<p>The three riders had been part of a group of six that got away on the descent into Cittiglio with just over one lap to go. Swinkels&#8217; teammates Silvia Persico and Eleonora Gasparrini pulled the group to the Casale climb, where Van der Breggen set a hard pace, dropping the two domestiques.<\/p>\n<p>The four remaining frontrunners started the Orino climb with an advantage of more than 30 seconds on a chasing group, and Van der Breggen&#8217;s pace made Pfeiffer Georgi (Picnic PostNL) lose contact.<\/p>\n<p>Another acceleration by Van der Breggen dropped Ottestad, but the Norwegian champion made her way back on the descent and tried to attack from behind.<\/p>\n<p id=\"a1ad793a-87b0-4c7d-a81c-5cac8be491e7-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Swinkels closed down this attack and a last attempt by Ottestad at the flamme rouge, and in the sprint, Swinkels was the strongest. 47 seconds behind, Blanka Vas (SD Worx-Protime) won the sprint for fourth place.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;The best we could achieve in the situation&#8217; &#8211; Anna van der Breggen after second place in Trofeo Binda<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Trofeo Binissalem-Andratx: Karlijn Swinkels outduels Liane Lippert for victory<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vt6Lrh6UnCAjUzhAkkuqcm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vt6Lrh6UnCAjUzhAkkuqcm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Trofeo Alfredo Binda serves up a race of attrition with a three rider group fighting for the win<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cActually, I wasn\u2019t supposed to go in a breakaway, I was supposed to be waiting for the sprint. But then we had this occasion that we attack with the three of us. Silvia and Gaspa kept pulling for me, and I felt quite confident on the climb. The girls worked really hard for me, they believed in me today, and it\u2019s really nice to be able to finish this off,\u201d said Swinkels after the race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was a little bit nervous for Anna because she\u2019s really strong on the climb, but when the climb was finished, I knew I had to pull. I asked her to pull with me, but it\u2019s normal she didn\u2019t. Then I was really happy that Mie came back, that was really good for me, she pulled a lot in the final. I said to her, \u2018I can pull a little bit\u2019, but I didn\u2019t want to pull too much because I knew that the gap was big enough with the pack, and I knew I had to sprint strong because it\u2019s still hard after a long race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"fa9f521f-6b59-4cb5-98df-41efa14957ea\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">2026 Trofeo Alfredo Binda podium (l-r): second place Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime), winner Karlijn Swinkels (UAE Team ADQ) and third place Mie Bj\u00f8rndal Ottestad (Uno-X Mobility). <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e104516d-dc95-439f-92aa-dd25330ff1cf\">Originally scheduled as 152.7km from Luino to Cittiglio, the race had to be shortened to 146km as the Masciago Primo climb on the first 30km was scrapped due to overnight snowfall.<\/p>\n<p>Hannah Ludwig (Cofidis) went on the breakaway and was up to two minutes ahead of the peloton, but the German was reeled in on the second of five 17.6km laps that included the short but steep climb to Casale and the more gradual 4km climb to Orino, cresting 7.5km from the finish line in Cittiglio.<\/p>\n<p>On the third lap, Carlotta Cipressi (Human Powered Health) went off the front on the Orino climb, but she was caught on the descent, and a peloton of 26 riders started the penultimate lap with a 27-second lead on a chasing peloton of about 30 riders.<\/p>\n<p>Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto) set a hard pace on the Casale climb, then world champion Magdeleine Vallieres (EF Education-Oatly) led down the descent where gaps appeared in the group, but there was a general regrouping afterwards that also saw most of the riders from the second peloton come back.<\/p>\n<p>Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) attacked on the last kilometre of the Orino climb and was followed by Niewiadoma-Phinney and Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech), with C\u00e9lia Gery (FDJ United-Suez) bridging to them and Shirin van Anrooij (Lidl-Trek) also making it across before the top.<\/p>\n<p>More riders returned to the front on the descent, where Longo Borghini kept the pressure on, stringing the group out in single file. Gasparrini launched an attack at the end of the descent, 22km from the finish, and got a gap on the others.<\/p>\n<p>Van der Breggen closed to Gasparrini with Persico, Georgi, Ottestad, and Swinkels to form a front group of six that was only a few seconds ahead of the next group. Soon, Persico and Gasparrini went to work at the front of the group to extend their advantage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d2a0d666-e221-41f7-8628-7ff02e0e2231\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) and Silvia Persico (UAE Team ADQ) push the pace <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"eb56bbc7-565d-409e-8380-0ed694b6871a\">Crossing the finish line at the start of the final lap, they were 11 seconds ahead of a group of 17 riders, with another group of 17 riders at 35 seconds. Persico and Gasparrini kept the gap stable at 11-12 seconds to the foot of the climb to Casale where Van der Breggen pushed on, reducing the group to four riders.<\/p>\n<p>Van der Breggen, Swinkels, Ottestad, and Georgi were 20 seconds ahead at the top and increased their gap further on the flat, starting the final climb to Orino 35 seconds ahead. Georgi had to let go early on the climb, and Van der Breggen\u2019s attack on the hairpins before the top shook off Ottestad as well.<\/p>\n<p>The Norwegian champion was eight seconds behind at the top of the climb while the peloton \u2013 where Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease a Bike) had unsuccessfully tried to get away \u2013 was 48 seconds down.<\/p>\n<p>With Van der Breggen not taking turns anymore on the descent, Ottestad came back with 4.5km to go and immediately went past the other two, trying to surprise them with an attack from behind, but Swinkels closed the gap. Ottestad then did most of the work on the run-in to the final kilometre and launched a last attack just after the flamme rouge to anticipate a sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Swinkels closed the gap again, and Ottestad then led the trio onto the finishing straight where Swinkels and Van der Breggen went past her to launch their sprint 150 metres from the line, and Swinkels was the strongest to take the victory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b280058d-ec28-4d0b-9691-2db0180025c0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Winner Karlijn Swinkels celebrates her victory with her UAE Team ADQ teammates <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"702b4ae9-21a5-4525-a165-d7388a2a4818\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-izZuSNUQ9jzhWn3ceFX2Ri\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-izZuSNUQ9jzhWn3ceFX2Ri slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-izZuSNUQ9jzhWn3ceFX2Ri\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-izZuSNUQ9jzhWn3ceFX2Ri slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Lukas Kn\u00f6fler<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Lukas\u00a0Kn\u00f6fler started working in cycling communications in 2013 and has seen the inside of the scene from many angles. Having worked as press officer for teams and races and written for several online and print publications, he has been Cyclingnews\u2019 Women\u2019s WorldTour correspondent since 2018.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Trofeo Binissalem-Andratx: Karlijn Swinkels outduels Liane Lippert for victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 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custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It is always too soon to quit&#8217; \u2013 Kate Courtney revives Cape Epic challenge with last minute recruitment of Greta Seiwald after Melisa Rollins crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid 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In a sprint of three, the 27-year-old Dutchwoman beat Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) and Mie Bj\u00f8rndal Ottestad (Uno-X Mobility).<\/p>\n<p>The three riders had been part of a group of six that got away on the descent into Cittiglio with just over one lap to go. Swinkels&#8217; teammates Silvia Persico and Eleonora Gasparrini pulled the group to the Casale climb, where Van der Breggen set a hard pace, dropping the two domestiques.<\/p>\n<p>The four remaining frontrunners started the Orino climb with an advantage of more than 30 seconds on a chasing group, and Van der Breggen&#8217;s pace made Pfeiffer Georgi (Picnic PostNL) lose contact.<\/p>\n<p>Another acceleration by Van der Breggen dropped Ottestad, but the Norwegian champion made her way back on the descent and tried to attack from behind.<\/p>\n<p id=\"a1ad793a-87b0-4c7d-a81c-5cac8be491e7-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Swinkels closed down this attack and a last attempt by Ottestad at the flamme rouge, and in the sprint, Swinkels was the strongest. 47 seconds behind, Blanka Vas (SD Worx-Protime) won the sprint for fourth place.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GBQdttu2vFdaDCVWwjoXYB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;The best we could achieve in the situation&#8217; &#8211; Anna van der Breggen after second place in Trofeo Binda<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mG9mKM4beyRcshYNwBXSCT-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Trofeo Binissalem-Andratx: Karlijn Swinkels outduels Liane Lippert for victory<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vt6Lrh6UnCAjUzhAkkuqcm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vt6Lrh6UnCAjUzhAkkuqcm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Trofeo Alfredo Binda serves up a race of attrition with a three rider group fighting for the win<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cActually, I wasn\u2019t supposed to go in a breakaway, I was supposed to be waiting for the sprint. But then we had this occasion that we attack with the three of us. Silvia and Gaspa kept pulling for me, and I felt quite confident on the climb. The girls worked really hard for me, they believed in me today, and it\u2019s really nice to be able to finish this off,\u201d said Swinkels after the race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was a little bit nervous for Anna because she\u2019s really strong on the climb, but when the climb was finished, I knew I had to pull. I asked her to pull with me, but it\u2019s normal she didn\u2019t. Then I was really happy that Mie came back, that was really good for me, she pulled a lot in the final. I said to her, \u2018I can pull a little bit\u2019, but I didn\u2019t want to pull too much because I knew that the gap was big enough with the pack, and I knew I had to sprint strong because it\u2019s still hard after a long race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"fa9f521f-6b59-4cb5-98df-41efa14957ea\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYdpobwepUWo6dZoVhBct7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">2026 Trofeo Alfredo Binda podium (l-r): second place Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime), winner Karlijn Swinkels (UAE Team ADQ) and third place Mie Bj\u00f8rndal Ottestad (Uno-X Mobility). <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e104516d-dc95-439f-92aa-dd25330ff1cf\">Originally scheduled as 152.7km from Luino to Cittiglio, the race had to be shortened to 146km as the Masciago Primo climb on the first 30km was scrapped due to overnight snowfall.<\/p>\n<p>Hannah Ludwig (Cofidis) went on the breakaway and was up to two minutes ahead of the peloton, but the German was reeled in on the second of five 17.6km laps that included the short but steep climb to Casale and the more gradual 4km climb to Orino, cresting 7.5km from the finish line in Cittiglio.<\/p>\n<p>On the third lap, Carlotta Cipressi (Human Powered Health) went off the front on the Orino climb, but she was caught on the descent, and a peloton of 26 riders started the penultimate lap with a 27-second lead on a chasing peloton of about 30 riders.<\/p>\n<p>Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto) set a hard pace on the Casale climb, then world champion Magdeleine Vallieres (EF Education-Oatly) led down the descent where gaps appeared in the group, but there was a general regrouping afterwards that also saw most of the riders from the second peloton come back.<\/p>\n<p>Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) attacked on the last kilometre of the Orino climb and was followed by Niewiadoma-Phinney and Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech), with C\u00e9lia Gery (FDJ United-Suez) bridging to them and Shirin van Anrooij (Lidl-Trek) also making it across before the top.<\/p>\n<p>More riders returned to the front on the descent, where Longo Borghini kept the pressure on, stringing the group out in single file. Gasparrini launched an attack at the end of the descent, 22km from the finish, and got a gap on the others.<\/p>\n<p>Van der Breggen closed to Gasparrini with Persico, Georgi, Ottestad, and Swinkels to form a front group of six that was only a few seconds ahead of the next group. Soon, Persico and Gasparrini went to work at the front of the group to extend their advantage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d2a0d666-e221-41f7-8628-7ff02e0e2231\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NKQjh3rx4pE2q9NCiSeAQR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) and Silvia Persico (UAE Team ADQ) push the pace <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"eb56bbc7-565d-409e-8380-0ed694b6871a\">Crossing the finish line at the start of the final lap, they were 11 seconds ahead of a group of 17 riders, with another group of 17 riders at 35 seconds. Persico and Gasparrini kept the gap stable at 11-12 seconds to the foot of the climb to Casale where Van der Breggen pushed on, reducing the group to four riders.<\/p>\n<p>Van der Breggen, Swinkels, Ottestad, and Georgi were 20 seconds ahead at the top and increased their gap further on the flat, starting the final climb to Orino 35 seconds ahead. Georgi had to let go early on the climb, and Van der Breggen\u2019s attack on the hairpins before the top shook off Ottestad as well.<\/p>\n<p>The Norwegian champion was eight seconds behind at the top of the climb while the peloton \u2013 where Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease a Bike) had unsuccessfully tried to get away \u2013 was 48 seconds down.<\/p>\n<p>With Van der Breggen not taking turns anymore on the descent, Ottestad came back with 4.5km to go and immediately went past the other two, trying to surprise them with an attack from behind, but Swinkels closed the gap. Ottestad then did most of the work on the run-in to the final kilometre and launched a last attack just after the flamme rouge to anticipate a sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Swinkels closed the gap again, and Ottestad then led the trio onto the finishing straight where Swinkels and Van der Breggen went past her to launch their sprint 150 metres from the line, and Swinkels was the strongest to take the victory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b280058d-ec28-4d0b-9691-2db0180025c0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xC9z8kbAHewdpiENnFghW9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Winner Karlijn Swinkels celebrates her victory with her UAE Team ADQ teammates <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"702b4ae9-21a5-4525-a165-d7388a2a4818\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-izZuSNUQ9jzhWn3ceFX2Ri\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-izZuSNUQ9jzhWn3ceFX2Ri slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/trofeo-alfredo-binda-karlijn-swinkels-edges-anna-van-der-breggen-to-claim-first-worldtour-victory\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Women&#8217;s Cycling Road Trofeo Alfredo Binda-Comune di Cittiglio Trofeo Alfredo Binda: Karlijn Swinkels edges Anna van der Breggen to claim first WorldTour victory Race Results By Lukas Kn\u00f6fler published 15 March 2026 Mie Bj\u00f8rndal Ottestad rounds out the podium as three-rider break makes it to the line When you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1828969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1828969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1828969"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1828969\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1828969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1828969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1828969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}