Mirre triumphs in the second stage of the Gracia Orlova

Mirre Knaven of AG Insurance - Soudal clinched the second stage of the Gracia Orlova, securing her victory in the final sprint. This win came after a challenging 101,5 kilometer ride around Lichnov, where riders faced over 1900 meters of elevation gain, despite a relatively flat finish.

This victory marks Mirre's first win of the season and highlights the strong presence of AG Insurance - Soudal in this multi-day cycling event, achieving podium places on two consecutive days. Yesterday, Lore De Schepper earned an impressive second place in the first stage from Orlová to Štramberk, giving the team a strong start.

"The race began a bit nervously for me; I wasn't sure how I would perform on the longer climbs," reflected a proud Mirre Knaven. "But I quickly realized that I actually felt really good. After the longest climb, we broke away with a group of about 15 riders. I felt strong throughout the race and was quite confident I could win the sprint finish. I'm really happy with this win; it’s also my first real road victory. We rode incredibly well as a team, and that effort was ultimately rewarded."