Lotte Kopecky powers to victory on Vuelta Femenina stage 4
The Belgian also took the overall lead
Lotte Kopecky (SDWorx-Protime) powered to victory on the long, uphill drag to take the win on stage four of the Vuelta Femenina.
The bonus seconds also enabled her to take the overall race from Franziska Koch (FDJ United-SUEZ), who is now the runner-up, six seconds in arrears.
The stage was held on a short, hilly day between Monforte de Lemos and Antas de Ulla, and was tailor-made for the powerful Belgian.
Article continues belowKopecky has already finished second on two occasions in this race, but now she has the win – and the leader's red jersey.
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