04 Feb TESSA KORTEKASS WINS 4 STAGE Lanzarote
Tessa Kortekaas dominates Lanzarote with a flawless performance
Tessa Kortekaas, rider for Cannondale ISB Sport, returned to Lanzarote with a clear goal: to defend her title. And she did it in the most dominant way possible, winning every stage and leaving no room for doubt. From the very first day, Kortekaas showed she was the one to beat. Her steady pace and strategic effort management made her untouchable. Puck Pinx tried to keep up during the early stages, staying within reach on the leaderboard, but as the days went by, the gap grew wider.
The third stage proved to be the turning point. The relentless climb up La Presa de Mala, nearly 8 km of demanding ascent, became the battleground where Kortekaas sealed her victory. While she powered ahead, Pinx struggled and ended up losing thirteen minutes, putting an end to any chance of challenging for the title. With such a lead, the final day was all about maintaining control.
A Perfect run to secure the title
espite having the overall victory locked in, Kortekaas pushed hard to win the final stage as well, achieving a flawless sweep. She crossed the finish line at Club La Santa as the undisputed champion, followed by Puck Pinx in second place and Slovakia’s Janka Keseg in third. A commanding performance that cements Kortekaas as the standout rider of the event.