Anna van der Breggen solos to brilliant Tour of California stage one victory
Anna van der Breggen took a stranglehold of the Women’s Tour of California, comfortably winning stage one.
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Arrival / Celebration / Anna van der Breggen of The Netherlands riding for Boels Dolmans Cycling Team smiles after her firstp lace finish during the Amgen Tour Of California Women's Race 2019, Stage 1 a 96,5km stage from Ventura to Ventura / #AmgenTOCWomen / @AmgenTOC / on May 16, 2019 in Ventura, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)The reigning world champion attacked on the last climb of the day and soloed to victory, finishing 18 seconds ahead of chasing group of seven led by Elisa Balsamo (Valcar Cylance). Collecting bonus seconds on the line, Van der Breggen has a healthy lead of 25 seconds on GC to Balsamo ahead of Friday’s Queen […]
