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Shari Bossuyt clinches victory in a thrilling stage 2 of the Vuelta Femenina, outpacing Franziska Koch and Évita Muzic in a dramatic sprint finish. This stage reshapes the general classification, as Koch takes the overall lead following the abandonment of overnight leader Noemi Rüegg due to a crash.
The race heats up as Katrine Aalerud makes a bold move, gaining a 21-second lead after attacking on a short climb. However, Juliette Berthet's acceleration quickly neutralizes Aalerud's advantage. In a nail-biting finish, Paula Blasi and a group of cyclists attempt to break away, but poor cooperation sees them caught just before the final kilometer.
Cédrine Kerbaol tries to steal the sprint with a late attack but inadvertently sets the stage for others. As Lotte Kopecky prepares to sprint for victory, a mechanical failure derails her chances, allowing Bossuyt to surge forward and secure the win.
“I was really far in the back on the climb but made up places on the downhill,” Bossuyt reflects. This unexpected twist in the race not only highlights Bossuyt's resilience but also sets the tone for the remaining stages of the competition.
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