‘It was stupid from both of us’ – Marlen Reusser questions tactics with Demi Vollering after losing Tour de France Femmes yellow
Vollering and Reusser spent too much time marking each other as Kasia Niewiadoma rode away
In the concluding stages of the Tour de France Femmes, Marlen Reusser, representing Movistar, expressed disappointment and frustration over the loss of the yellow jersey to Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney. The race leader, Niewiadoma-Phinney, held onto her advantage after attacking with 9.7 kilometers remaining, leaving Reusser and Demi Vollering behind.
Reusser admitted that the constant marking and attacking between her and Vollering contributed to their fatigue, ultimately aiding Niewiadoma-Phinney's lead. Reusser's team, Movistar, had initially expected Vollering to be the main threat, but Niewiadoma-Phinney's strong performance turned the race into a tactical battle she dominated.
Despite her best efforts, Reusser concluded, "It was stupid from both of us," acknowledging that her team's tactics did not yield the desired outcome.
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