Julie De Wilde from Fenix-Deceuninck claimed victory at the Ixina GP Oetingen after a strategic race that featured intense competition among 12 Women's WorldTour teams. Despite several early attacks, the peloton maintained cohesion until the races' later stages, particularly on challenging cobblestone sections. The decisive moment occurred on the penultimate climb of Zavelberg, where a breakaway allowed about 30 riders to pull ahead. De Wilde surged ahead in the final 200 meters, solidifying her win, followed closely by Sofia Bertizzolo and Chiara Consonni, marking a thrilling finish to the race.
Fenix-Deceuninck's Julie De Wilde opened the throttle with 200 metres to go and held on for the victory Wednesday at Ixina GP Oetingen p/b Lotto.
With 2.7km to go on the final ascent of Zavelberg, Fenix-Deceuninck had four riders in the lead group, showcasing their strength in numbers.
Despite several attacks, the main group stayed together through the early race, demonstrating the riders' strategy on the cobblestone sections.
The big split came on the penultimate climb of the Zavelberg, highlighting the intensity and tactical moves that defined the race.
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