{"id":2003048,"date":"2026-06-20T12:09:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003048"},"modified":"2026-06-20T12:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:09:52","slug":"volta-a-catalunya-feminas-paula-blasi-conquers-queen-stage-climbs-to-take-domineering-victory-on-stage-2-and-leaders-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003048","title":{"rendered":"Volta a Catalunya Feminas: Paula Blasi conquers Queen stage climbs to take domineering victory on stage 2 and leader&#8217;s jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-1024-80.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 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                                Ast it happened: Italian National Champion goes for broke in hilly finale of Tour de Suisse Women stage 2\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>\nVolta Ciclista a Catalunya Feminas\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Volta a Catalunya Feminas: Paula Blasi conquers Queen stage climbs to take domineering victory on stage 2 and leader&#8217;s jersey<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nRace Results<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nMatilda Price <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-20T12:09:52Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n20 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">C\u00e9lia Gery second, Sidney Swierenga third at La Molina ski station<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 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-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 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So I had to fight quite a lot mentally, because even when there were four girls left, and I was just with Gery, I was even scared because I knew if I went with her to the finish line, probably she would beat me in the sprint, so I gave it all in the climb.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The second stage in Catalunya offered a big climbing day, with the stage finishing just over the top of the HC Coll de la Creueta, with the 11.6km Coll de la Batallola preceding that for a really challenging day.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2XN9A2LPrq23M8eEcouHcS\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2XN9A2LPrq23M8eEcouHcS 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A two-rider break went early in the day, comprising Sheyla Guti\u00e9rrez (Movistar) and Victoire Joncheray (Team Abadie Magnan), but they were kept close and caught early before the top of the Batallola with 46km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With 35km to go, there was a brief neutralisation due to an unsafe section of road. The riders continued riding, just slow with no attacks, and the situation was resolved quickly and the neutralisation lifted.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Soon the final climb quickly began to string the peloton out. With 25km to go, fewer than 30 riders remained in the front of the race. The base of the climb saw attack after attack, with many riders putting in little accelerations but not actually wanting to show their cards and go all-out too soon.<\/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            What to read next<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-2-1\" 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\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-150-80.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\">Paula Blasi with &#8216;bittersweet feeling&#8217; after second place on Vuelta Femenina stage 6<\/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-2-2\" 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\/jUUsbmHJnRTcbFQb2KW9ye-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUUsbmHJnRTcbFQb2KW9ye-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\">Durango-Durango: Paula Blasi impresses with solo 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-2-3\" 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\/F7x9kMZTjz3PM5tzYTQh8E-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F7x9kMZTjz3PM5tzYTQh8E-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\">Vuelta Femenina: Anna van der Breggen routs rivals on steep slopes of Les Praeres for stage 6 victory and moves into GC lead<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Julie Van de Velde (AG Insurance-Soudal) was the first to get a decent gap in the final 20km, with less than 15 riders remaining in the group of favourites, where Paula Blasi was the rider to watch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Blasi slowly started ramping up her efforts, building off the help of her teammates early on the climb, and once Van de Velde was caught, the Catalonian rider set off alone with just under 14km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Expectedly, Blasi quickly built up a really solid lead as the race split apart behind her. Swierenga was in pursuit but soon already a minute down, with G\u00e9ry chasing even further back as Blasi soloed over the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">From there, there was just the run to the line in La Molina left, and Blasi&#8217;s lead was untouchable as she powered to the win.<\/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-2XN9A2LPrq23M8eEcouHcS\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-2XN9A2LPrq23M8eEcouHcS 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. 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custom-text-styles\">&#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><\/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\/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 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\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-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;Serious incidents continue to occur&#8217; \u2013 CPA Women calls for &#8216;substantial 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-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: World champion Marlen Reusser rides sensational time trial to win stage 4 and power into race lead<\/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 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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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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 data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div 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custom-text-styles\">Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar denies Mathieu van der Poel stage 4 victory and extends overall lead with 53.4 kph time trial<\/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\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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So I had to fight quite a lot mentally, because even when there were four girls left, and I was just with Gery, I was even scared because I knew if I went with her to the finish line, probably she would beat me in the sprint, so I gave it all in the climb.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The second stage in Catalunya offered a big climbing day, with the stage finishing just over the top of the HC Coll de la Creueta, with the 11.6km Coll de la Batallola preceding that for a really challenging day.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2XN9A2LPrq23M8eEcouHcS\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2XN9A2LPrq23M8eEcouHcS 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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A two-rider break went early in the day, comprising Sheyla Guti\u00e9rrez (Movistar) and Victoire Joncheray (Team Abadie Magnan), but they were kept close and caught early before the top of the Batallola with 46km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With 35km to go, there was a brief neutralisation due to an unsafe section of road. The riders continued riding, just slow with no attacks, and the situation was resolved quickly and the neutralisation lifted.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Soon the final climb quickly began to string the peloton out. With 25km to go, fewer than 30 riders remained in the front of the race. The base of the climb saw attack after attack, with many riders putting in little accelerations but not actually wanting to show their cards and go all-out too soon.<\/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            What to read next<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-2-1\" 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\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-150-80.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\">Paula Blasi with &#8216;bittersweet feeling&#8217; after second place on Vuelta Femenina stage 6<\/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-2-2\" 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\/jUUsbmHJnRTcbFQb2KW9ye-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUUsbmHJnRTcbFQb2KW9ye-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\">Durango-Durango: Paula Blasi impresses with solo 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-2-3\" 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\/F7x9kMZTjz3PM5tzYTQh8E-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F7x9kMZTjz3PM5tzYTQh8E-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\">Vuelta Femenina: Anna van der Breggen routs rivals on steep slopes of Les Praeres for stage 6 victory and moves into GC lead<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Julie Van de Velde (AG Insurance-Soudal) was the first to get a decent gap in the final 20km, with less than 15 riders remaining in the group of favourites, where Paula Blasi was the rider to watch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Blasi slowly started ramping up her efforts, building off the help of her teammates early on the climb, and once Van de Velde was caught, the Catalonian rider set off alone with just under 14km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Expectedly, Blasi quickly built up a really solid lead as the race split apart behind her. Swierenga was in pursuit but soon already a minute down, with G\u00e9ry chasing even further back as Blasi soloed over the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">From there, there was just the run to the line in La Molina left, and Blasi&#8217;s lead was untouchable as she powered to the win.<\/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-2XN9A2LPrq23M8eEcouHcS\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-2XN9A2LPrq23M8eEcouHcS 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. 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custom-text-styles\">&#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><\/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\/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 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\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v3VbWozZsMWsjmbVCxGKmi-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;Serious incidents continue to occur&#8217; \u2013 CPA Women calls for &#8216;substantial 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r3tQSuQaBbfi29xLMHbY9g-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: World champion Marlen Reusser rides sensational time trial to win stage 4 and power into race lead<\/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 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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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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 data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div 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custom-text-styles\">Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar denies Mathieu van der Poel stage 4 victory and extends overall lead with 53.4 kph time trial<\/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\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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The riders continued riding, just slow with no attacks, and the situation was resolved quickly and the neutralisation lifted.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Soon the final climb quickly began to string the peloton out. With 25km to go, fewer than 30 riders remained in the front of the race. 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