Dutch cyclist Ellen van Dijk has become the first leader of the Women's Vuelta a España after her team, Lidl-Trek, won the team time trial that marked the start of the competition. The first stage took place on the streets of Barcelona and covered a distance of 8.1 kilometers.
Lidl-Trek, which also claimed victory the previous year, demonstrated its strength and teamwork by winning this initial time trial. Thanks to their performance, Ellen van Dijk is wearing the leader’s jersey of the race, highlighting her excellent performance in the competition.
In statements after the race, Ellen van Dijk expressed her excitement and gratitude for her team's performance. The Dutch cyclist emphasized the importance of starting the Women's Vuelta a España on the right foot and expressed her motivation to maintain the lead in the upcoming stages.
Lidl-Trek's triumph in the inaugural time trial has marked a solid start for the team in the competition, showcasing their capability and coordination in this type of event. With Ellen van Dijk as the leader, the team will seek to continue excelling in the upcoming stages of the Women's Vuelta a España.
