Nicole Steigenga Wins the 2026 Picto en Nouvelle-Aquitaine
by Radiociclismo Reporter
Nicole Steigenga of AG Insurance - Soudal Team claimed victory at the 2026 Picto en Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a UCI women's classic held in France, covering the 3:39:24 race distance by winning a reduced bunch sprint at the end of a selective race.
Nicole Steigenga claimed victory in the 2026 Picto en Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a UCI women's classic held in France. The rider of AG Insurance - Soudal Team covered the 3:39:24 race distance by winning a reduced bunch sprint at the end of a selective race.The RaceThe French event saw a reduced group battle for the win, with the top five all finishing with the same time as the winner. The finale remained uncertain until the very last meter, with several riders capable of aiming for success.Final Classification1. Nicole Steigenga (AG Insurance - Soudal Team) — 3:39:242. Josie Talbot (Liv-Alula-Jayco) — s.t.3. Anneke Dijkstra (VolkerWessels Cycling Team) — s.t.4. Maria Apolonia Van 't Geloof (Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi) — s.t.5. Maeva Squiban (UAE Team ADQ) — s.t.For Steigenga, a 26-year-old Dutch rider, this is a prestigious success in a race that confirms the strong form of her team. The Picto en Nouvelle-Aquitaine thus confirms itself as an event suited to resilient sprinters, capable of delivering compact and spectacular finishes.
