Paula BLASI. 10 with honors. She wins with full merit and with a class that we have come to know and recognize in her since her under-23 days. A well-deserved victory, without ifs or buts, that leaves everyone speechless. First Spanish victory in the beer race, with a girl of pure class who celebrates with full merit. She is only 23 years old, with a GP della Liberazione in her palmares, and a rosy future in high-level cycling. She has a name that sounds familiar to us, but she is Spanish: it's their turn to celebrate.
Kasia NIEWIADOMA. 10. The 31-year-old Polish athlete returns to competition after the devastating crash at Sanremo. She races with absolute personality, and demonstrates to the world her talent and determination. She is one of the great athletes sought after on the market: Lidl-Trek is definitely giving her serious consideration.
Demi VOLLERING. 5.5. She races on home roads, she is the great favorite, but in the end she is surprised first by Blasi and then by Niewiadoma who beats her at the photo finish. For her, who is a winner, third place is nothing but a defeat.
Letizia PATERNOSTER. 7.5. The 26-year-old from Trentino races with great attention and sacrifice. A fourth-place finish with strong legs but also with a sharp mind, confirming that the girl from Cles of Team Jayco AlUla is a talent who only lacks a bit more consistency.
Noemi RÜEGG. 7. The 25-year-old Swiss rider from EF stays in the group of the best, with Vollering, and in the end brings home a gold-standard placement.
Karlijn SWINKELS. 8. The 28-year-old Dutch rider from UAE Team ADQ stays there, because she has her teammate ahead of her. She works for the cause, breaking rhythm and forcing changes. She does what she needs to do, with excellent results.
Sarah VAN DAM. 6. The 24-year-old Canadian from Team Visma Lease a Bike brings home a top-ten finish, although the team perhaps hoped for something more.
Riejanne MARKUS. 5.5. The 31-year-old Dutch rider from Lidl-Trek races with difficulty, always struggling.
Anna VAN DER BREGGEN. 5. She is 36 years old, the Dutch rider. She has experience and talent to spare, but today it's hard to see it.