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Paula Blasi takes Tour of the Pyrenees lead with solo attack on Tourmalet
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Paula Blasi takes Tour of the Pyrenees lead with solo attack on Tourmalet

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Spanish cyclist Paula Blasi won the second stage of the Tour of the Pyrenees, taking the leader's jersey with a solo attack on the Tourmalet.
  • Blasi's victory came after a planned tactic with her teammate Domi Wlodarczyk, though the attack's success surprised even Blasi.
  • She described the moment she found herself alone as the "key moment" to commit to the solo effort.

Paula Blasi of the UAE team has taken the lead in the Tour of the Pyrenees after a decisive solo victory in the second stage, conquering the iconic Tourmalet climb. Her powerful attack on the legendary French mountain went unanswered by her rivals, securing her the yellow jersey.

The winning move was part of a strategy discussed with her Polish teammate, Domi Wlodarczyk, who finished second. Blasi, the winner of the Vuelta a España, admitted she hadn't anticipated her attack would succeed so decisively so close to the summit. "Domi and I were among the best cyclists. We wanted to attack six kilometers from the summit, but there was no one left at the front and we didn't want to set a slow pace. We looked at each other and said it was time to attack," Blasi explained.

Domi and I were among the best cyclists. We wanted to attack six kilometers from the summit, but there was no one left at the front and we didn't want to set a slow pace. We looked at each other and said it was time to attack.

— Paula BlasiBlasi describes the tactical discussion with her teammate before launching her decisive attack.

The Catalan cyclist elaborated on the execution of their plan. "Our plan was to attack in turns. We didn't intend to go immediately. Suddenly I found myself alone and thought, well, now is the time to go," she recounted. This spontaneous decision led to her solo triumph and the overall lead in the race.

Blasi's performance on the Tourmalet marks a significant moment in the Tour of the Pyrenees, showcasing her strength and tactical acumen. Her solo effort has positioned her as the rider to watch as the race progresses through the challenging Pyrenean stages.

Our plan was to attack in turns. We didn't intend to go immediately. Suddenly I found myself alone and thought, well, now is the time to go.

— Paula BlasiBlasi explains the spontaneous decision that led to her solo victory on the Tourmalet climb.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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