After this, Markus took her chance at the top of the Paardenveld climb. While the rain was pouring down, she managed to get free. She rode alone for a long time, with her platoon at her heels. Markus managed to hold on and succeeded the Belgian Lotte Kopecky as winner. From the peloton, the Italian Barbara Guarische sprinted to second place, the Belgian Marthe Truyen came third.
Cyclist Markus wins soaking wet Veenendaal – Veenendaal: ‘I was actually lucky with the weather’
