Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney to take support role at La Vuelta Femenina after 'intense and tumultuous' spring
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Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, the reigning Tour de France Femmes champion, will adopt a supportive role at the upcoming Vuelta Femenina, allowing Neve Bradbury to lead the Canyon-SRAM team. After an intense spring racing period where she finished top 10 in notable Classics without wins, Niewiadoma-Phinney expressed a desire for satisfaction during La Vuelta. She believes focusing on long mountain stages is key for success compared to the Classics, and hopes her experience can aid her teammates in their goals during this Grand Tour.
Despite being the reigning Tour de France Femmes champion, Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney will take on a supportive role at Vuelta, focusing on sharing her experience.
Niewiadoma-Phinney expressed a sense of lack of satisfaction after spring racing but hopes to achieve a rewarding experience during La Vuelta.
She acknowledged that La Vuelta requires training adjustments compared to the Classics, emphasizing the importance of preparing for long mountain stages.
Taking on a supportive role, Niewiadoma-Phinney aims to help teammates in the General Classification fight during the upcoming Grand Tour.
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