2 stage wins and the points jersey secured - Elisa's 2025 season has officially begun.
Elisa Balsamo – the queen of Setmana Ciclista Valenciana?
7 stage wins across 4 participations….Mhhmm yeah, we think so.
After yesterday’s glorious win in Valencia, all eyes were most certainly on Elisa and Lidl-Trek on the last day of racing. With 132km on the menu from Elx to Alicante, with 3 categorised climbs early in the stage, It seemed like a bunch sprint would be inevitable. That wasn’t entirely the case..
Honestly, on the climbs it was not my best day today. I was really suffering but the team did another great job and were able to bring me back. Everyone was still believing in me for the sprint.
Spratty on the attack
” We were coming closer and closer to the breakaway, but the break for us was ok because we had Spratty in there covering any moves. “
Inside the final 2km’s, it was clear the breakaway would not make it to the line so it was time for Elisa to shine.
When we saw they only had 10 seconds the girls did a really good leadout and I could sprint. It was a really hard one because my legs were really pain but I was able to hold on for the win!
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