GP Euromat was a flat race and it was expected to be one for the sprinters. After 121.5km it ended up in the predicted bunch sprint where Lorena Wiebes took victory. After a powerful sprint Amber van der Hulst came in fourth and just missed out on the podium.
The team was aiming for the win today and they did a great job in keeping Amber well positioned in the front towards the finish.
โI knew that if I wanted to have a good shot at winning, I would have to be the first to take the second last corner.โโ โ Amber van der Hulst
โThe legs felt good and the girls were doing a great job, so I also wanted to win for the teamโ, Amber said. โUnfortunately, I came in fifth through the last corner, sprinted past Lotte Kopecky, but I wasnโt able to reach for the podium anymore. Iโm a bit disappointed, I should have been more at the front. Still, Iโm happy about the good shape and grateful to the team for their trust in me.โ
1 Lorena Wiebes
2 Charlotte Kool
3 Susanne Andersen
4 Amber van der Hulst
16 Femke Markus
31 Anouska Koster
37 Ann-Sophie Duyck
44 Sylvie Swinkels
47 Esther van Veen
Photo by Velofocus