{"id":2006235,"date":"2026-06-22T10:32:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2006235"},"modified":"2026-06-22T10:32:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:32:02","slug":"ill-just-be-there-to-help-the-team-2026-breakout-rider-paula-blasi-plays-down-expectations-for-first-tour-de-france-femmes-participation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2006235","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I&#8217;ll just be there to help the team&#8217; \u2013 2026 breakout rider Paula Blasi plays down expectations for first Tour de France Femmes participation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tj5oYG69yfeoG3ZZq8ykCd-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\" 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-4 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\">1<\/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=\"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 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\/iemamTjEsJtjARAiDGwUDD-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iemamTjEsJtjARAiDGwUDD-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                                    Wide open Tour de Suisse Women as Demi Vollering skips race to prepare for Tour de France Femmes &#8211; 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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\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-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\">Where do the Tour de France Femmes contenders stand after the Vuelta and Giro? Analysing the yellow jersey favourites<\/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\/nisDa35PmBuTk4Ync7Yo79-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nisDa35PmBuTk4Ync7Yo79-150-80.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;It&#8217;s a huge step for me&#8217; \u2013 Paula Blasi and Marion Bunel usher in new generation of Grand Tour stars at La Vuelta Femenina<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The Tour is a very big deal, I&#8217;ve never done anything like that before, so I will help the team leaders.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Blasi&#8217;s performance in the Tour des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es, forged with a dramatic victory in a stage over the Tourmalet, only added to the already considerable interest created by her win in La Vuelta F\u00e9minina.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-yHJ2fZvt4zG84NckGAyYMe\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-yHJ2fZvt4zG84NckGAyYMe 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\">As for Catalunya, her standout highlight was a climbing stage victory by nearly 90 seconds over up-and-coming French racer C\u00e9lia Gery (FDJ United-SUEZ) at La Molina in the Pyrenees. Having rounded off that success with the overall win on Sunday, setbacks such as having her bike stolen after stage 1 were completely forgotten.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even before this Sunday, Blasi had already put down her remarkable jump in performance levels to a major change in mindset from one year to the next.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Physically, I&#8217;m the same that competed in this race last year I did it as a debutant,&#8221; Blasi said after the Tour de Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es, in a statement reported by <em>El Pa\u00eds<\/em>. &#8220;Mentally, I&#8217;m somebody else. My experience is something different.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I needed to learn how to move in the bunch, how to stay calm when you have to, not waste energy. I think I&#8217;m more confident about what I can do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It remains to be seen what Blasi can achieve in the biggest race of them all when she heads for the Tour start line in Lausanne on August 1st. But right now, the omens are nothing less than very promising.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce13a1de-7287-47b8-9cb0-d8a6c7e780f8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s race coverage. Don&#8217;t miss any of the breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight as the riders make their final preparations for Le Tour. 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He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, he has also written for <em>The Independent<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>The Guardian<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>ProCycling<\/em>, <em>The Express<\/em> and <em>Reuters<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&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 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-320-80.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\">Paula Blasi with &#8216;bittersweet feeling&#8217; after second place on Vuelta Femenina stage 6<\/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\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-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\">Where do the Tour de France Femmes contenders stand after the Vuelta and Giro? 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-320-80.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 conquers Queen stage climbs to take domineering victory on stage 2 and leader&#8217;s jersey<\/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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He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, he has also written for <em>The Independent<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>The Guardian<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>ProCycling<\/em>, <em>The Express<\/em> and <em>Reuters<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&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 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tb3FsFiYGHSouuq5XnHxH5-320-80.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\">Paula Blasi with &#8216;bittersweet feeling&#8217; after second place on Vuelta Femenina stage 6<\/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\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NVkQGNYqCXmiVPUMyY5qsF-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\">Where do the Tour de France Femmes contenders stand after the Vuelta and Giro? Analysing the yellow jersey favourites<\/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\/nisDa35PmBuTk4Ync7Yo79-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nisDa35PmBuTk4Ync7Yo79-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nisDa35PmBuTk4Ync7Yo79-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nisDa35PmBuTk4Ync7Yo79-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nisDa35PmBuTk4Ync7Yo79-320-80.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&#8217;s a huge step for me&#8217; \u2013 Paula Blasi and Marion Bunel usher in new generation of Grand Tour stars at La Vuelta Femenina<\/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\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-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 F\u00e9minin des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es: Paula Blasi tames the Tourmalet to take stage 2 victory and commanding overall 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 \/>\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\/9LWguYJbs8FTVqVoJnBBRU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LWguYJbs8FTVqVoJnBBRU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LWguYJbs8FTVqVoJnBBRU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LWguYJbs8FTVqVoJnBBRU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9LWguYJbs8FTVqVoJnBBRU-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;This week changed my life&#8217; &#8211; Paula Blasi completes whirlwind Ardennes Classics debut on a high and aiming for even bigger opportunities<\/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\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PT9SLeLkdEpuoS9msQhqQ8-320-80.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 conquers Queen stage climbs to take domineering victory on stage 2 and leader&#8217;s jersey<\/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>\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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-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;Sometimes it seems the harder things get, the more fun I find it&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering reflects on back-to-the-wall Giro d&#8217;Italia 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\/J9Lj3NWLwdiWzuFEA2E2hh-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J9Lj3NWLwdiWzuFEA2E2hh-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J9Lj3NWLwdiWzuFEA2E2hh-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J9Lj3NWLwdiWzuFEA2E2hh-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J9Lj3NWLwdiWzuFEA2E2hh-320-80.png.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\">Belgian Waffle Ride: Hayden Christian secures Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel with victory in Montana while C\u00e9cile Lejeune wraps up women&#8217;s overall title with runner-up finish<\/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\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-320-80.png.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\">Why a resurgent Marlen Reusser should be a real worry for Demi Vollering and Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot at the Tour de France Femmes \u2013 Analysis<\/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\/zkdkJAP4Y8UEpSpwv9wjpa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkdkJAP4Y8UEpSpwv9wjpa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkdkJAP4Y8UEpSpwv9wjpa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkdkJAP4Y8UEpSpwv9wjpa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkdkJAP4Y8UEpSpwv9wjpa-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;My year of radical experimentation&#8217; \u2013 Kate Courtney&#8217;s first US Road Nationals is one to remember, so will we see her on the tarmac more?<\/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\/i7dBaMC36M3HRHCA2TcDba-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i7dBaMC36M3HRHCA2TcDba-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i7dBaMC36M3HRHCA2TcDba-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i7dBaMC36M3HRHCA2TcDba-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i7dBaMC36M3HRHCA2TcDba-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\">Jenny Rissveds wins again in Lenzerheide as Luca Martin scores first Mountain Bike World Series victory of year<\/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\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-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\">Overcoming injury, Reusser\u2019s third Tour de Suisse Women victory leads to renewed confidence ahead of Tour de France Femmes<\/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>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\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\/MckhUicBCQLrhqVa4tdPDD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MckhUicBCQLrhqVa4tdPDD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MckhUicBCQLrhqVa4tdPDD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MckhUicBCQLrhqVa4tdPDD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MckhUicBCQLrhqVa4tdPDD-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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s final Tour de France altitude camp on hold as family comes first<\/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\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-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;Sometimes it seems the harder things get, the more fun I find it&#8217; 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Analysing the yellow jersey favourites<\/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\/nisDa35PmBuTk4Ync7Yo79-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nisDa35PmBuTk4Ync7Yo79-150-80.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;It&#8217;s a huge step for me&#8217; \u2013 Paula Blasi and Marion Bunel usher in new generation of Grand Tour stars at La Vuelta Femenina<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The Tour is a very big deal, I&#8217;ve never done anything like that before, so I will help the team leaders.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Blasi&#8217;s performance in the Tour des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es, forged with a dramatic victory in a stage over the Tourmalet, only added to the already considerable interest created by her win in La Vuelta F\u00e9minina.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-yHJ2fZvt4zG84NckGAyYMe\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-yHJ2fZvt4zG84NckGAyYMe 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\">As for Catalunya, her standout highlight was a climbing stage victory by nearly 90 seconds over up-and-coming French racer C\u00e9lia Gery (FDJ United-SUEZ) at La Molina in the Pyrenees. Having rounded off that success with the overall win on Sunday, setbacks such as having her bike stolen after stage 1 were completely forgotten.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even before this Sunday, Blasi had already put down her remarkable jump in performance levels to a major change in mindset from one year to the next.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Physically, I&#8217;m the same that competed in this race last year I did it as a debutant,&#8221; Blasi said after the Tour de Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es, in a statement reported by <em>El Pa\u00eds<\/em>. &#8220;Mentally, I&#8217;m somebody else. My experience is something different.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I needed to learn how to move in the bunch, how to stay calm when you have to, not waste energy. 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