{"id":2003044,"date":"2026-06-20T10:47:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T07:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003044"},"modified":"2026-06-20T10:47:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T07:47:23","slug":"tour-de-suisse-women-world-champion-marlen-reusser-rides-sensational-time-trial-to-win-stage-4-and-power-into-race-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003044","title":{"rendered":"Tour de Suisse Women: World champion Marlen Reusser rides sensational time trial to win stage 4 and power into race lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/88QvHN8Up8iBrZAPEqJoGb-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/88QvHN8Up8iBrZAPEqJoGb-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar denies Mathieu van der Poel stage 4 victory and extends overall lead with 53.4 kph time trial\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xisUn85Yk4V72pHghbF7UC-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xisUn85Yk4V72pHghbF7UC-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: Surprise winner takes first pro win on the opening stage of Tour de Suisse Women 2026\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<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>\nTour de Suisse 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I went really hard from the start and I was suffering a lot. You go fast, but you don\u2019t really know if the others go faster. And this course feels fast anyway, even if you don\u2019t go fast. I didn\u2019t know anything until I arrived at the finish line,&#8221; said Reusser about her effort.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With one day to go, Reusser is now in the yellow jersey, but she maintained that anything could happen on Sunday\u2019s tough mountain stage.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s a day that is exceptionally hard, it really is a special course. I think one weak moment can change the whole GC, not only getting me out of the yellow, but for everybody. Tomorrow is going to be super tough.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-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\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: New yellow jersey as TT specialists shake up the GC on Tour de Suisse Women stage 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-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\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-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\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;This year I can&#8217;t really do TTs&#8217; \u2013 Elisa Longo Borghini admits weaknesses as she loses Tour de Suisse lead, but race remains open<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e79cfd03-627f-4048-bd38-1b8ec41d4457\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-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\">Reusser pulled on the yellow jersey in Aarburg <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-92bfb81e-ef1c-420f-b9ae-a1f6f43fe87a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 23.7km test against the clock started and finished in Aarburg. The first and last 4km were out-and-back on the same road, with the rest on an anit-clockwise loop that included a couple of short climbs.<\/p>\n<p>Brodie Chapman (UAE Team ADQ) was one of the first starters and already set a real benchmark with 30:45. When her compatriot Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek) finished three seconds slower, the Australian could get comfortable in the hot seat as nobody else came close to threatening her time for the next half-hour.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, B\u00e4ckstedt then beat Chapman&#8217;s intermediate time by 25 seconds and kept that pace to the finish. Crossing the line in 29:47, she took almost a minute off Chapman&#8217;s time, and a second consecutive stage win for stage 3 winner B\u00e4ckstedt was a very real possibility as only Marlen Reusser seemed capable of beating such a strong time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-5M5QgBdkcDkd3MgZY8ZBDE\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-5M5QgBdkcDkd3MgZY8ZBDE 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<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f64eb319-d23b-4837-ad14-9ae73cbde82f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-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\">B\u00e4ckstedt during her effort <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-1c67c044-febe-4924-ac5f-dce26fcf6658\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Adegeest finished 15 seconds faster than Chapman, a time that would be enough for third place in the end. Ma\u00ebva Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) was also on a very good ride but missed the turn onto the finishing straight. She lost several seconds but still managed to stop the clock after 30:47, finishing seventh in the end. Jasmin Liechti (Switzerland), Femke de Vries (Visma-Lease a Bike), and C\u00e9drine Kerbaol (EF Education-Oatly) also stayed below 31 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Marlen Reusser was five seconds faster than B\u00e4ckstedt at the intermediate time, putting the stage victory up in the air, and in front of a home crowd, the world ITT champion finished 11 seconds faster than B\u00e4ckstedt to win the stage.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Longo Borghini had lost 32 seconds to Reusser on the first 10.3km to the intermediate timing point, and when she finished in 30:41 minutes, it was clear that Reusser would take the yellow jersey in addition to the stage victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race concludes with stage 5 on Sunday, which will be the toughest stage yet as the peloton take on mountainous loops and two ascents of the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tour de Suisse coverage. 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Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>Join today.<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6a31f2a3-223d-4d72-8a08-0eeaed933af3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-5M5QgBdkcDkd3MgZY8ZBDE\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-5M5QgBdkcDkd3MgZY8ZBDE 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. 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(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\">Volta a Catalunya Feminas: Paula Blasi seals GC victory as Marianne Vos blasts to sprint win in Barcelona<\/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\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-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\">Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC 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\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-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\">US Road Championships: Katherine Sarkisov powers to under-23 women&#8217;s road race title in Charleston<\/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 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-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\">Human Powered Health go 1-2 as Marit Raaijmakers wins Lotto Th\u00fcringen Women Cycling Challenge<\/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\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-320-80.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\">Volta a Catalunya Feminas: Paula Blasi seals GC victory as Marianne Vos blasts to sprint win in Barcelona<\/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\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-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\">Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC 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\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-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\">US Road Championships: Ashlin Barry edges out Marcis Shelton to win under-23 men&#8217;s road race title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" 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(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\">US Road Championships: Katherine Sarkisov powers to under-23 women&#8217;s road race title in Charleston<\/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\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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Tomorrow is going to be super tough.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] 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-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-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\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: New yellow jersey as TT specialists shake up the GC on Tour de Suisse Women stage 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-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\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-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\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;This year I can&#8217;t really do TTs&#8217; \u2013 Elisa Longo Borghini admits weaknesses as she loses Tour de Suisse lead, but race remains open<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e79cfd03-627f-4048-bd38-1b8ec41d4457\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o5FsDDSpe4FXvj53QU8MsR-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\">Reusser pulled on the yellow jersey in Aarburg <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-92bfb81e-ef1c-420f-b9ae-a1f6f43fe87a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 23.7km test against the clock started and finished in Aarburg. The first and last 4km were out-and-back on the same road, with the rest on an anit-clockwise loop that included a couple of short climbs.<\/p>\n<p>Brodie Chapman (UAE Team ADQ) was one of the first starters and already set a real benchmark with 30:45. When her compatriot Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek) finished three seconds slower, the Australian could get comfortable in the hot seat as nobody else came close to threatening her time for the next half-hour.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, B\u00e4ckstedt then beat Chapman&#8217;s intermediate time by 25 seconds and kept that pace to the finish. Crossing the line in 29:47, she took almost a minute off Chapman&#8217;s time, and a second consecutive stage win for stage 3 winner B\u00e4ckstedt was a very real possibility as only Marlen Reusser seemed capable of beating such a strong time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-5M5QgBdkcDkd3MgZY8ZBDE\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-5M5QgBdkcDkd3MgZY8ZBDE 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<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f64eb319-d23b-4837-ad14-9ae73cbde82f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\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\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f5884qz2WbECtuqB3YkwDD-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\">B\u00e4ckstedt during her effort <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-1c67c044-febe-4924-ac5f-dce26fcf6658\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Adegeest finished 15 seconds faster than Chapman, a time that would be enough for third place in the end. Ma\u00ebva Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) was also on a very good ride but missed the turn onto the finishing straight. She lost several seconds but still managed to stop the clock after 30:47, finishing seventh in the end. Jasmin Liechti (Switzerland), Femke de Vries (Visma-Lease a Bike), and C\u00e9drine Kerbaol (EF Education-Oatly) also stayed below 31 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Marlen Reusser was five seconds faster than B\u00e4ckstedt at the intermediate time, putting the stage victory up in the air, and in front of a home crowd, the world ITT champion finished 11 seconds faster than B\u00e4ckstedt to win the stage.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Longo Borghini had lost 32 seconds to Reusser on the first 10.3km to the intermediate timing point, and when she finished in 30:41 minutes, it was clear that Reusser would take the yellow jersey in addition to the stage victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race concludes with stage 5 on Sunday, which will be the toughest stage yet as the peloton take on mountainous loops and two ascents of the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tour de Suisse coverage. 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Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>Join today.<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6a31f2a3-223d-4d72-8a08-0eeaed933af3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-5M5QgBdkcDkd3MgZY8ZBDE\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-5M5QgBdkcDkd3MgZY8ZBDE 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. 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(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\">Volta a Catalunya Feminas: Paula Blasi seals GC victory as Marianne Vos blasts to sprint win in Barcelona<\/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\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-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\">Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC 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\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-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\">US Road Championships: Katherine Sarkisov powers to under-23 women&#8217;s road race title in Charleston<\/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 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ABLpsvixPU32RviGU9qjHZ-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\">Human Powered Health go 1-2 as Marit Raaijmakers wins Lotto Th\u00fcringen Women Cycling Challenge<\/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\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9tsFyg8zhynzc9poB8YR5-320-80.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\">Volta a Catalunya Feminas: Paula Blasi seals GC victory as Marianne Vos blasts to sprint win in Barcelona<\/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\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-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\">Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC 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\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-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\">US Road Championships: Ashlin Barry edges out Marcis Shelton to win under-23 men&#8217;s road race title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" 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(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\">US Road Championships: Katherine Sarkisov powers to under-23 women&#8217;s road race title in Charleston<\/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\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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The first and last 4km were out-and-back on the same road, with the rest on an anit-clockwise loop that included a couple of short climbs.<\/p>\n<p>Brodie Chapman (UAE Team ADQ) was one of the first starters and already set a real benchmark with 30:45. When her compatriot Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek) finished three seconds slower, the Australian could get comfortable in the hot seat as nobody else came close to threatening her time for the next half-hour.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, B\u00e4ckstedt then beat Chapman&#8217;s intermediate time by 25 seconds and kept that pace to the finish. 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Ma\u00ebva Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) was also on a very good ride but missed the turn onto the finishing straight. She lost several seconds but still managed to stop the clock after 30:47, finishing seventh in the end. Jasmin Liechti (Switzerland), Femke de Vries (Visma-Lease a Bike), and C\u00e9drine Kerbaol (EF Education-Oatly) also stayed below 31 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Marlen Reusser was five seconds faster than B\u00e4ckstedt at the intermediate time, putting the stage victory up in the air, and in front of a home crowd, the world ITT champion finished 11 seconds faster than B\u00e4ckstedt to win the stage.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Longo Borghini had lost 32 seconds to Reusser on the first 10.3km to the intermediate timing point, and when she finished in 30:41 minutes, it was clear that Reusser would take the yellow jersey in addition to the stage victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race concludes with stage 5 on Sunday, which will be the toughest stage yet as the peloton take on mountainous loops and two ascents of the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tour de Suisse coverage. 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