{"id":1861047,"date":"2026-04-01T17:47:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1861047"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:47:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:47:32","slug":"for-me-it-was-perfect-marlen-reusser-profits-from-demi-vollering-breakaway-and-post-injury-strength-to-grab-dwars-door-vlaanderen-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1861047","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;For me it was perfect&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser profits from Demi Vollering breakaway and post-injury strength to grab Dwars door Vlaanderen victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DUyVFyZQHFfw4JrZh8xkQL-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>\nDwars door Vlaanderen Women\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;For me it was perfect&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser profits from Demi Vollering breakaway and post-injury strength to grab Dwars door Vlaanderen victory<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nMatilda Price <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T17:47:32Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n1 April 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;I knew when there was a chance to try, I would try, and the chance came quite quick&#8217; says Swiss rider<\/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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\u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/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\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-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\">Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Marlen Reusser edges out Demi Vollering in thrilling photo-finish sprint to claim 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\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-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;I have mixed feelings&#8217; &#8211; Late-race gamble falls short for Demi Vollering at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Legs-wise, it&#8217;s always super difficult to say, and I just know you shouldn&#8217;t judge your legs, you shouldn&#8217;t think they&#8217;re good or bad,&#8221; Reusser said about how she felt starting the race on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;But I felt really hard to position, it&#8217;s so nervous, I know this, but it&#8217;s really hard if you didn&#8217;t race for a while, especially if you come back to these races. I had real trouble finding my teammates and organising, but I knew you have to keep going.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Those nerves and teething issues didn&#8217;t last long, however, as Reusser was soon on the front foot, attacking with 24km to go after a cobbled section, only joined by Vollering.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I really felt good also in the harder parts, I felt I had something left, so I knew when there was a chance to try, I would try,&#8221; he said. &#8220;And the chance came quite quick actually then, and I thought I&#8217;ll give it a go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-dfJpxPQmGTVfm2J4ehgvFh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-dfJpxPQmGTVfm2J4ehgvFh 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<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Going away with Demi Vollering, winner of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad already this season from a similar two-rider move, is clearly still a very challenging situation, but Reusser played it smart, testing her rival and then working with her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I tried to attack her just when she came back. There was this kicker, I went again, then the downhill came too early, and I couldn&#8217;t drop her,&#8221; she explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the finale, the gap was never enormous, coming down to close to 10 seconds thanks to effort from UAE Team ADQ and AG Insurance-Soudal behind, but a decision to work together clearly helped the two leaders. For Reusser, there was also the added benefit of having cards to play in the chasing group, which perhaps gave her the edge in the finale.<\/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            What to read next<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-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-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 &#8211; Late attackers hold off the chase group in thrilling finale in Dwars door Vlaanderen Women<\/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-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-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;It almost went wrong&#8217; \u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/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-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-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;A perfect race&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering cheers teammates as Strade Bianche goes from nightmare to &#8216;amazing&#8217; reality for FDJ-United-SUEZ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Then we agreed, or we felt, I think, that we wouldn&#8217;t attack for a moment. But then later she also tried. I think she knew that&#8217;s their shot because I had Cat [Ferguson] and Liane [Lippert] behind, but she had nobody as fast in the group behind, so she really had to keep riding with me, and this was a good situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There was still the question of the sprint, with Vollering and Reusser fairly evenly matched in such an effort, and the Swiss rider still riding with depleted strength in one leg after her injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the end, a later flyer from Lieke Nooijen (Visma-Lease a Bike), who came flying past the leaders in the final kilometre, proved fruitful for Reusser. Leading out the sprint, it was Vollering who had to latch onto the Visma rider, allowing Reusser to start her sprint from behind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;That was really a surprise. My radio said it, but she was already gone. They said, &#8216;She&#8217;s coming really fast, the Visma rider&#8217;, and I was like, &#8216;Yeah, I can see her, she&#8217;s gone already,&#8217; the winner laughed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;But I just knew I had to gamble, and Demi was in the front, and she went behind [Nooijen], and I could profit from a really long sprint and come out of the wheel. I think for me it was perfect because I had this injury, my leg is still maybe not full power, so my sprint is maybe not [the best], so I was lucky with the sprint like this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Reusser&#8217;s victory marked perhaps the best return she could have had from injury, and a positive confirmation of how fast form can return, even if it takes some time to get used to the nerves of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I know that you&#8217;re not going to get your top shape like this, but to get at your quite good shape, you don&#8217;t need so long for this,&#8221; she explained. &#8220;Every time I&#8217;m surprised again. If you keep patience and you keep trust and you just build up slowly but steady, if you once were fit you&#8217;re not losing it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s ominous words for Reusser to suggest that that was only &#8220;quite good shape&#8221; and not her top level, and certainly positive signs for Movistar as they head into the Tour of Flanders and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><em><strong>Get unlimited access to our unrivalled 2026 Spring Classics coverage with a Cyclingnews subscription. We&#8217;ll bring you breaking news, reports, and analysis from some of the biggest races on the calendar, including Milan-San Remo, Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-dfJpxPQmGTVfm2J4ehgvFh\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-dfJpxPQmGTVfm2J4ehgvFh 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\">Matilda Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Assistant Features Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Matilda is an NCTJ-qualified journalist based in the UK who joined <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>in March 2025. Prior to that, she worked as the Racing News Editor at <em>GCN<\/em>, and extensively as a freelancer contributing to <em>Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Velo, Rouleur, Escape Collective, Red Bull <\/em>and more. She has reported on the ground at all of the biggest events on the calendar, including the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tours de France, the Giro d&#8217;Italia, the Vuelta a Espana, the Spring Classics and the World Championships. She has particular experience and expertise in women&#8217;s cycling, and women&#8217;s sport in general. She is a graduate of modern languages and sports journalism.<\/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\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;She&#8217;ll be one of our big cards to play&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/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\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Marlen Reusser edges out Demi Vollering in thrilling photo-finish sprint to claim 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\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I have mixed feelings&#8217; &#8211; Late-race gamble falls short for Demi Vollering at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/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\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it Happened &#8211; Late attackers hold off the chase group in thrilling finale in Dwars door Vlaanderen Women<\/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\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It almost went wrong&#8217; \u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/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\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A perfect race&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering cheers teammates as Strade Bianche goes from nightmare to &#8216;amazing&#8217; reality for FDJ-United-SUEZ<\/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-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/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\/ik3zkfcMqVF82P3Tgv3UoJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ik3zkfcMqVF82P3Tgv3UoJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ik3zkfcMqVF82P3Tgv3UoJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ik3zkfcMqVF82P3Tgv3UoJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ik3zkfcMqVF82P3Tgv3UoJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I just don&#8217;t feel the best&#8217; \u2013 Lingering illness continues to disrupt Elisa Longo Borghini with time running out to recover fully for Tour of Flanders<\/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\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I have mixed feelings&#8217; &#8211; Late-race gamble falls short for Demi Vollering at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/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\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Marlen Reusser edges out Demi Vollering in thrilling photo-finish sprint to claim 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\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it Happened &#8211; Late attackers hold off the chase group in thrilling finale in Dwars door Vlaanderen Women<\/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\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;She&#8217;ll be one of our big cards to play&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/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\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s cycling (races)<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Wiebes is an absolute animal&#8217; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Sticky situation for Filippo Ganna resolved with 200 CHF fine after taking victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/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\/rvJ5YSwVaD8FcdVZnz3TcD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rvJ5YSwVaD8FcdVZnz3TcD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rvJ5YSwVaD8FcdVZnz3TcD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rvJ5YSwVaD8FcdVZnz3TcD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rvJ5YSwVaD8FcdVZnz3TcD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mads Pedersen definitely on the up but his sprint is  &#8216;the part missing from the injury&#8217; 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\u2013 Marlen Reusser profits from Demi Vollering breakaway and post-injury strength to grab Dwars door Vlaanderen victory<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nMatilda Price <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T17:47:32Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n1 April 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;I knew when there was a chance to try, I would try, and the chance came quite quick&#8217; says Swiss rider<\/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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\u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/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\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-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\">Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Marlen Reusser edges out Demi Vollering in thrilling photo-finish sprint to claim 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\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-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;I have mixed feelings&#8217; &#8211; Late-race gamble falls short for Demi Vollering at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Legs-wise, it&#8217;s always super difficult to say, and I just know you shouldn&#8217;t judge your legs, you shouldn&#8217;t think they&#8217;re good or bad,&#8221; Reusser said about how she felt starting the race on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;But I felt really hard to position, it&#8217;s so nervous, I know this, but it&#8217;s really hard if you didn&#8217;t race for a while, especially if you come back to these races. I had real trouble finding my teammates and organising, but I knew you have to keep going.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Those nerves and teething issues didn&#8217;t last long, however, as Reusser was soon on the front foot, attacking with 24km to go after a cobbled section, only joined by Vollering.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I really felt good also in the harder parts, I felt I had something left, so I knew when there was a chance to try, I would try,&#8221; he said. &#8220;And the chance came quite quick actually then, and I thought I&#8217;ll give it a go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-dfJpxPQmGTVfm2J4ehgvFh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-dfJpxPQmGTVfm2J4ehgvFh 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<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Going away with Demi Vollering, winner of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad already this season from a similar two-rider move, is clearly still a very challenging situation, but Reusser played it smart, testing her rival and then working with her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I tried to attack her just when she came back. There was this kicker, I went again, then the downhill came too early, and I couldn&#8217;t drop her,&#8221; she explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the finale, the gap was never enormous, coming down to close to 10 seconds thanks to effort from UAE Team ADQ and AG Insurance-Soudal behind, but a decision to work together clearly helped the two leaders. For Reusser, there was also the added benefit of having cards to play in the chasing group, which perhaps gave her the edge in the finale.<\/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            What to read next<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-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-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 &#8211; Late attackers hold off the chase group in thrilling finale in Dwars door Vlaanderen Women<\/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-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-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;It almost went wrong&#8217; \u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/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-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-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;A perfect race&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering cheers teammates as Strade Bianche goes from nightmare to &#8216;amazing&#8217; reality for FDJ-United-SUEZ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Then we agreed, or we felt, I think, that we wouldn&#8217;t attack for a moment. But then later she also tried. I think she knew that&#8217;s their shot because I had Cat [Ferguson] and Liane [Lippert] behind, but she had nobody as fast in the group behind, so she really had to keep riding with me, and this was a good situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There was still the question of the sprint, with Vollering and Reusser fairly evenly matched in such an effort, and the Swiss rider still riding with depleted strength in one leg after her injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the end, a later flyer from Lieke Nooijen (Visma-Lease a Bike), who came flying past the leaders in the final kilometre, proved fruitful for Reusser. Leading out the sprint, it was Vollering who had to latch onto the Visma rider, allowing Reusser to start her sprint from behind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;That was really a surprise. My radio said it, but she was already gone. They said, &#8216;She&#8217;s coming really fast, the Visma rider&#8217;, and I was like, &#8216;Yeah, I can see her, she&#8217;s gone already,&#8217; the winner laughed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;But I just knew I had to gamble, and Demi was in the front, and she went behind [Nooijen], and I could profit from a really long sprint and come out of the wheel. I think for me it was perfect because I had this injury, my leg is still maybe not full power, so my sprint is maybe not [the best], so I was lucky with the sprint like this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Reusser&#8217;s victory marked perhaps the best return she could have had from injury, and a positive confirmation of how fast form can return, even if it takes some time to get used to the nerves of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I know that you&#8217;re not going to get your top shape like this, but to get at your quite good shape, you don&#8217;t need so long for this,&#8221; she explained. &#8220;Every time I&#8217;m surprised again. If you keep patience and you keep trust and you just build up slowly but steady, if you once were fit you&#8217;re not losing it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s ominous words for Reusser to suggest that that was only &#8220;quite good shape&#8221; and not her top level, and certainly positive signs for Movistar as they head into the Tour of Flanders and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><em><strong>Get unlimited access to our unrivalled 2026 Spring Classics coverage with a Cyclingnews subscription. We&#8217;ll bring you breaking news, reports, and analysis from some of the biggest races on the calendar, including Milan-San Remo, Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-dfJpxPQmGTVfm2J4ehgvFh\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-dfJpxPQmGTVfm2J4ehgvFh 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\">Matilda Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Assistant Features Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Matilda is an NCTJ-qualified journalist based in the UK who joined <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>in March 2025. Prior to that, she worked as the Racing News Editor at <em>GCN<\/em>, and extensively as a freelancer contributing to <em>Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Velo, Rouleur, Escape Collective, Red Bull <\/em>and more. She has reported on the ground at all of the biggest events on the calendar, including the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tours de France, the Giro d&#8217;Italia, the Vuelta a Espana, the Spring Classics and the World Championships. She has particular experience and expertise in women&#8217;s cycling, and women&#8217;s sport in general. She is a graduate of modern languages and sports journalism.<\/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\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;She&#8217;ll be one of our big cards to play&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/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\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Marlen Reusser edges out Demi Vollering in thrilling photo-finish sprint to claim 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\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I have mixed feelings&#8217; &#8211; Late-race gamble falls short for Demi Vollering at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/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\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it Happened &#8211; Late attackers hold off the chase group in thrilling finale in Dwars door Vlaanderen Women<\/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\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It almost went wrong&#8217; \u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/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\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A perfect race&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering cheers teammates as Strade Bianche goes from nightmare to &#8216;amazing&#8217; reality for FDJ-United-SUEZ<\/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-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/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\/ik3zkfcMqVF82P3Tgv3UoJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ik3zkfcMqVF82P3Tgv3UoJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ik3zkfcMqVF82P3Tgv3UoJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ik3zkfcMqVF82P3Tgv3UoJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ik3zkfcMqVF82P3Tgv3UoJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I just don&#8217;t feel the best&#8217; \u2013 Lingering illness continues to disrupt Elisa Longo Borghini with time running out to recover fully for Tour of Flanders<\/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\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I have mixed feelings&#8217; &#8211; Late-race gamble falls short for Demi Vollering at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/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\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Marlen Reusser edges out Demi Vollering in thrilling photo-finish sprint to claim 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\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it Happened &#8211; Late attackers hold off the chase group in thrilling finale in Dwars door Vlaanderen Women<\/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\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;She&#8217;ll be one of our big cards to play&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/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\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s cycling (races)<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Wiebes is an absolute animal&#8217; 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\u2013 Lingering illness continues to disrupt Elisa Longo Borghini with time running out to recover fully for Tour of Flanders<\/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\/xWfeX2yNpSsweaciMeFruR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xWfeX2yNpSsweaciMeFruR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xWfeX2yNpSsweaciMeFruR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xWfeX2yNpSsweaciMeFruR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xWfeX2yNpSsweaciMeFruR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Sticky situation for Filippo Ganna resolved with 200 CHF fine after taking victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/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\/rvJ5YSwVaD8FcdVZnz3TcD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rvJ5YSwVaD8FcdVZnz3TcD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rvJ5YSwVaD8FcdVZnz3TcD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rvJ5YSwVaD8FcdVZnz3TcD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rvJ5YSwVaD8FcdVZnz3TcD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mads Pedersen definitely on the up but his sprint is  &#8216;the part missing from the injury&#8217; ahead of Tour of Flanders<\/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\/zce5G3DYsHjGfsRMTdjQpF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zce5G3DYsHjGfsRMTdjQpF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zce5G3DYsHjGfsRMTdjQpF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zce5G3DYsHjGfsRMTdjQpF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zce5G3DYsHjGfsRMTdjQpF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I told him for so many years to do it, and he didn&#8217;t&#8217; 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\u2013 Marlen Reusser profits from Demi Vollering breakaway and post-injury strength to grab Dwars door Vlaanderen victory<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\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>\nDwars door Vlaanderen Women\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;For me it was perfect&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser profits from Demi Vollering breakaway and post-injury strength to grab Dwars door Vlaanderen victory<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nMatilda Price <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T17:47:32Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n1 April 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;I knew when there was a chance to try, I would try, and the chance came quite quick&#8217; 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\u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/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\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63L3htuUa26CQRAaaaUESB-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\">Dwars door Vlaanderen Women: Marlen Reusser edges out Demi Vollering in thrilling photo-finish sprint to claim 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\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kkBVa5xY7v7FGodaUXSuoc-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;I have mixed feelings&#8217; &#8211; Late-race gamble falls short for Demi Vollering at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Legs-wise, it&#8217;s always super difficult to say, and I just know you shouldn&#8217;t judge your legs, you shouldn&#8217;t think they&#8217;re good or bad,&#8221; Reusser said about how she felt starting the race on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;But I felt really hard to position, it&#8217;s so nervous, I know this, but it&#8217;s really hard if you didn&#8217;t race for a while, especially if you come back to these races. I had real trouble finding my teammates and organising, but I knew you have to keep going.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Those nerves and teething issues didn&#8217;t last long, however, as Reusser was soon on the front foot, attacking with 24km to go after a cobbled section, only joined by Vollering.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I really felt good also in the harder parts, I felt I had something left, so I knew when there was a chance to try, I would try,&#8221; he said. &#8220;And the chance came quite quick actually then, and I thought I&#8217;ll give it a go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-dfJpxPQmGTVfm2J4ehgvFh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-dfJpxPQmGTVfm2J4ehgvFh 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<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Going away with Demi Vollering, winner of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad already this season from a similar two-rider move, is clearly still a very challenging situation, but Reusser played it smart, testing her rival and then working with her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I tried to attack her just when she came back. There was this kicker, I went again, then the downhill came too early, and I couldn&#8217;t drop her,&#8221; she explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the finale, the gap was never enormous, coming down to close to 10 seconds thanks to effort from UAE Team ADQ and AG Insurance-Soudal behind, but a decision to work together clearly helped the two leaders. For Reusser, there was also the added benefit of having cards to play in the chasing group, which perhaps gave her the edge in the finale.<\/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            What to read next<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-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LTTuxdtcpQFiKYge8AYwDd-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 &#8211; Late attackers hold off the chase group in thrilling finale in Dwars door Vlaanderen Women<\/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-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HLjg3mBRtkfqrQFpKDiwzj-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;It almost went wrong&#8217; \u2013 Despite sprint scare, Lorena Wiebes took one of her most impressive wins yet at In Flanders Fields<\/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-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Mdat7cvNBjhzm4Kxx3EYH-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;A perfect race&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering cheers teammates as Strade Bianche goes from nightmare to &#8216;amazing&#8217; reality for FDJ-United-SUEZ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Then we agreed, or we felt, I think, that we wouldn&#8217;t attack for a moment. But then later she also tried. I think she knew that&#8217;s their shot because I had Cat [Ferguson] and Liane [Lippert] behind, but she had nobody as fast in the group behind, so she really had to keep riding with me, and this was a good situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There was still the question of the sprint, with Vollering and Reusser fairly evenly matched in such an effort, and the Swiss rider still riding with depleted strength in one leg after her injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the end, a later flyer from Lieke Nooijen (Visma-Lease a Bike), who came flying past the leaders in the final kilometre, proved fruitful for Reusser. Leading out the sprint, it was Vollering who had to latch onto the Visma rider, allowing Reusser to start her sprint from behind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;That was really a surprise. My radio said it, but she was already gone. They said, &#8216;She&#8217;s coming really fast, the Visma rider&#8217;, and I was like, &#8216;Yeah, I can see her, she&#8217;s gone already,&#8217; the winner laughed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;But I just knew I had to gamble, and Demi was in the front, and she went behind [Nooijen], and I could profit from a really long sprint and come out of the wheel. I think for me it was perfect because I had this injury, my leg is still maybe not full power, so my sprint is maybe not [the best], so I was lucky with the sprint like this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Reusser&#8217;s victory marked perhaps the best return she could have had from injury, and a positive confirmation of how fast form can return, even if it takes some time to get used to the nerves of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I know that you&#8217;re not going to get your top shape like this, but to get at your quite good shape, you don&#8217;t need so long for this,&#8221; she explained. &#8220;Every time I&#8217;m surprised again. 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