'I wasn't expecting to come so fast into it' – Kim Le Court seizes lead with blistering attack on Tour of Britain Women stage three
The Mauritian rider took over the top spot from Lorena Wiebes in the North Wales stage
Kim Le Court, riding for AG Insurance-Soudal, seized the lead on stage three of the Tour of Britain Women with a blistering attack on the Great Orme climb. The stage saw a first-time winner as Le Court outpaced the field, including former leader Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Pro Time). Second place went to Liane Lippert (Movistar) and third to Caroline Andersson (Liv-AlUla-Jayco).
Despite finishing 10th overall, 37 seconds behind, Le Court expressed surprise at the speed of her attack, attributing it to a well-executed plan and a timely leadout by teammate Letizia Borghesi. She also mourned the absence of teammate Gladys Verhulst-Wild, who crashed out earlier in the race. Le Court expressed confidence in her ability to maintain her lead over the final two stages, acknowledging the need to stay positive and fight till the end.
The next stage, four, will take riders on a 138km route through mid-Wales, with a predominantly hilly finish.
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