Annemiek Van Vleuten completes La Course victory with dominant solo performance on stage two

Van Vleuten comfortably holds off chasers in Marseille

Annemiek Van Vleuten won both stages of La Course,

(Image credit: ASO/Thomas Maheux)

Annemiek Van Vleuten (Orica-Scott) took victory on stage two of La Course, comfortably hold off a concerted chase by Lizzie Deignan and Megan Guarnier (Boels Dolmans), and Elisa Longo Borghini (Wiggle High5).

After winning stage one of La Course up the Col d'Izoard, Van Vleuten rolled off the start ramp with a 43-second lead over Lizzie Deignan, and 1-23 over Elisa Longo Borghini, the first woman across the line being declared the overall winner.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.