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Combativity jersey for Audrey De Keersmaeker in the 5th stage of the Simac Ladies Tour

In the Simac Ladies Tour, Audrey De Keersmaeker claimed the combativity prize. De Keersmaeker attacked at kilometer 63 and rode solo for more than 60 kilometers. "A good day for the team," she said.
Race 13 October 2024
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The Simac Ladies Tour started and finished in Doetinchem, Netherlands, on Saturday. "The peloton didn't really push the pace at the start," De Keersmaeker recounted. "There were a few attack attempts, but none of them really stuck. After 63 kilometers, I was told from the car to give it a try myself. Katrijn (De Clercq) brought me to the front, I made a move, and managed to stay away."

Audrey De Keersmaeker was eventually caught at kilometer 125, around 15 kilometers from the finish. "I tried to maintain a strong pace throughout, though I must say it was a lonely day, being out front alone (laughs). It was tough, but in the end, the effort paid off. I was able to take the red jersey for combativity. Katrijn, with the help of Alberte (Greve), still sprinted to a ninth place finish. It was a good day for the team."

 

Picture: Simac Ladies Tour