“I really like to take part in this race and to support women’s cycling in Germany. It’s a great tour, always well organized and full of thrilling racing.”
"It's a big learning curve for me coming into these sprints, but I'm gaining more confidence with each opportunity."
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"It’s the best result I’ve had in a Women’s WorldTour race: my first top ten, even my first top five. But I’m hungry for a better result than fourth.”
"It had the type of climb where you needed to be in the first 10, maximum 15 riders, to be in contention for the win."
"I'm really pleased to get that result."
"We’re positive for the upcoming stages and we are definitely looking for more opportunities for our team.”
"There were a lot of big name sprinters here so to be able to sprint and win against them makes it even more satisfying."
Hannah Barnes (+36 seconds) is the best placed CANYON//SRAM rider on the general classification.
"We have a mixed team this year for the Giro Rosa. A mix of great experience and previous stage winners, combined with fresh faces."
"We have a mixed team this year for the Giro Rosa. A mix of great experience and previous stage winners, combined with fresh faces."
"On a positive side, time in the CANYON//SRAM colours will be very stimulating for me."
"I paced the first half of the course on the way out at around 90%. I gave everything on the way back to the finish and this is where I made up the time."
"I've said that I should write a book about this year with CANYON//SRAM Racing and I have a feeling this weekend will be a great chapter."
"To win either event would be a dream realised, an honour and a huge success on all fronts. I've been training hard and working on my weaknesses. A win would be confirmation that my efforts are not wasted."
"It's nice to see my progression from week to week"
"The special edition kit will bring a unique level of attention from the cycling community to an already-unique, high-profile women's race."