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Lorena Wiebes settles scores in the Tour after Giro disqualification. Now her bike is heavy enough
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Lorena Wiebes settles scores in the Tour after Giro disqualification. Now her bike is heavy enough

From NRC Handelsblad · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lorena Wiebes won both opening weekend stages of the Tour de France Femmes, reclaiming her dominance.
  • She avenged her disqualification from the Giro Donne earlier this season, where she was removed for having a bike that was too light.
  • Wiebes's victories in the Tour de France put her back in the yellow leader's jersey and demonstrated her superior sprinting power.

Lorena Wiebes has made a powerful statement in the Tour de France Femmes, winning both stages of the opening weekend with commanding sprints. These victories not only mark her return to top form but also serve as a significant personal triumph after a controversial disqualification earlier in the season.

Wiebes was previously removed from the Giro Donne by cycling's governing body, the UCI, because her bike was found to be underweight. This decision cast a shadow over her earlier successes. Her dominant performances in the Tour de France, however, clearly demonstrate her exceptional sprinting ability and put the disqualification behind her.

Wearing the yellow leader's jersey, Wiebes has emphatically silenced any doubts about her capabilities. Her wins underscore her status as one of the world's premier sprinters and highlight the intense competition and scrutiny within professional cycling.

Now her bike is heavy enough.

— NRC HandelsbladThe Dutch newspaper highlights the irony of Wiebes's victory after her previous disqualification for a bike that was too light.
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Originally published by NRC Handelsblad in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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