AG Insurance - Soudal shines on the third day of Gracia Orlova

The third stage of Gracia Orlova, which was divided into two parts, saw AG Insurance - Soudal once again stand on the podium. The morning kicked off with a time trial covering 13,5 kilometers, followed by a road race of 71,9 kilometers around Havířov, where the sprinters seized their opportunity.

Julia Kopecky of AG Insurance - Soudal delivered an impressive performance in the time trial, securing the fastest time amongst the team. With a stunning average speed of 45,167 kilometers per hour, she finished in sixth place, just 31 seconds behind the leader Tabea Huys.

In the road race on the ring road of Bohumín, Mirre Knaven of AG Insurance - Soudal once again found herself on the podium, claiming a magnificent second place after the sprint.

The overall standings showcase the dominance of AG Insurance - Soudal, with Mirre Knaven currently in second place and Lore De Schepper in a strong fifth place, followed by Julia Kopecky in sixth. These impressive performances place three riders from the team in the top ten of the overall standings.

Furthermore, Lore De Schepper continues to shine in her jerseys, currently holding both the green jersey and the mountain jersey. Earlier, Lore De Schepper secured a second place in the first stage, while Mirre Knaven clinched victory yesterday and achieved an impressive second place today.

"The race went fantastic today. After the time trial, there was some disappointment for me, but we were all eager to get back out there together. We gave it our all to break away, but unfortunately, it didn't happen. So, we decided to go for the sprint, which ultimately just missed out on a win. Nevertheless, I'm really pleased with how we felt and how we rode as a team today. I'm super proud of us," said a delighted Mirre.