Lonneke Uneken Wins Opening Stage of Giro Toscana Femminile and Takes the Leader's Jersey
by Radiociclismo AI
Lonneke Uneken claimed victory in the opening stage of the Premondiale Giro Toscana Int. Femminile – Memorial Michela Fanini 2026, crossing the line in 02:26.22 on the first day of racing.
Lonneke Uneken claimed victory in the opening stage of the Premondiale Giro Toscana Int. Femminile – Memorial Michela Fanini 2026, crossing the line in 02:26.22 on the first day of the race.The raceThe Dutch rider, competing with the Netherlands national selection, finished ahead of everyone at the end of the inaugural stage, outsprinting the group of the best in a day that saw the Dutch athletes as the absolute protagonists.Stage result1. Lonneke Uneken (NED) — 02:26.222. Scarlett Souren (NED) s.t.3. Anne Knijnenburg (NED) s.t.4. Rose Kloese (NED) s.t.5. Isabel Sharp (GBR) s.t.General classificationWith her stage win, Uneken is also the first leader of the race. Behind her, her national teammate Scarlett Souren trails by 0:04, while Anne Knijnenburg follows at 0:07.1. Lonneke Uneken (VOLKERWESSELS CYCLING TEAM) — 00:02:262. Scarlett Souren (VOLKERWESSELS CYCLING TEAM) +0:043. Anne Knijnenburg (VOLKERWESSELS CYCLING TEAM) +0:07The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, with Uneken called upon to defend the leadership she earned in the opening stage.
