Mischa Bredewold won The Third Stage of the Tour of Ardèche on Thursday. Earlier in the Day, Her Teammate, Overall Lotte Lotte Kopecky, had to Abandon the Race After a Crash.
The Tour of Ardèche Continued on Thursday with the third stage, Although It was only the second day of racing. Wednesday’s Second Stage was Canceled Due to Large-Scal Protests in France Against Planned Austerity Measures.
The Peloton Continued the Stage Race with a Ride from Avignon to Pernes-les-Fontaines. Along the way, the riders had to conquer three categorized climbs.
Kopecky crashed early in the 119-kilometer internship. The World Champion Got Back On Her Bike But had to Abandon the Race Shortly Afterward. It is not clear how she is doing. Kopecky was not Scheduled to Compete at the World Championships in Rwanda later this Month Anyway.
Bredewold Still Brought a Smile to SD Worx-Protime by Sprinting to Victory. Amber Kraak Secured a Dutch One-Two. Marta Lach, Bredewold’s Teammate at SD Worx-Protime, finished third.
Bredewold is second in the standings
Kopecky won the first stage and was Therefore the Leader in the General Classification. Eleonora Ciabocco is the new overall leader. Bredewold is Second, Four Seconds Behind.
The Tour of Ardèche Continues on Friday with a 20-kilometer time trial starting and finishing in Vals-les-Bains. The French Stage Race Lasts Until Sunday.