Annemiek van Vleuten retains La Course title after thrilling finish
17 July 2018 12:30
• Dutch rider pips compatriot Anna van der Breggen by 1sec• Van Vleuten: ‘I had something, somewhere left’The Giro Rosa champion Annemiek van Vleuten overcame her fatigue from winning the Italian stage race last weekend to win the fifth edition of La Course, the women’s race organised by the Tour de France, in Le Grand Bornand.In what was the most exciting edition of La Course to date, the Dutch rider chased down Olympic champion and compatriot Anna van der Breggen, on the 14km descent of the Col de la Colombière and stole past her in the final 100m to take her second win in La Course. Related: Annemiek van Vleuten pips Van der Breggen to win La Course 2018 – live! Continue readingread full article
